Just so you know, there is a huge difference between a boat and a car. It is not the same at all to drive these two vehicles no matter what you might think. First of all, the water can be dangerous if you do not know how to operate your vessel properly. In this slideshow, you will even find photos of people who failed to even bring the boat to the water! This list is all about boating fails and has everything from collisions to yacht fires to sunken boats. If you were thinking of starting boating as a hobby, you might want to think long and hard after this.
Not Everyone Should Helm A Boat And These Photos Prove It
Back To The Shore
Do you remember when you were little and lost your flip-flops to the sea? You probably stared at the water, hoping that it would return your precious footwear. This time, however, it happened to a boat. Maybe the owner was already out on the water but had to evacuate all of a sudden. It is also possible that it tipped over and left the riders out in the water as the water pulled the boat into the shore. There is no way to know which one it was.
Back To The Shore
How Not To Park
We might not be experts at boating, but even we know that this is not how to park at the marina. Did they hit something along the way that caused the boat to leak and tip to the side? It is impossible to tell what was going on when this was taken. However, there is something special about the guy that was just standing and staring at the boat. There comes a time when there is nothing else to do but to accept that you have messed up.
How Not To Park
Burning On The Water
You have probably never thought about something catching on fire while it is sitting above the water. We all know that fire is extinguished by water, right? It turns out that water vessels are as flammable as cars and other land vehicles. Allow us to explain if this does not make any sense to you. While the fire has been contained since it can’t spread, it did not stop the boat from being damaged. As you can see here, the flame spread across the entire thing first and foremost.
Burning On The Water
Boats Get Stuck Too
Nothing quite compares to the feeling of gliding along the water with not a single care in the world. This guy was probably enjoying the ride when everything stopped all of a sudden. What gives? Well, he found himself in the middle of a mud mound and ruined the experience. We love how he is just holding that fishing pole as if he were posing for a photo. We are sure that he is not going to catch anything in the thick mud. It is already challenging enough to get your car out of a muddy patch, so good luck doing the same thing with your boat. We sure hope that there was someone to help!
Boats Get Stuck Too
Too Perfect To Be Accidental
What on earth happened here? We have no idea how anyone could have driven their own boat straight into another one. This crash had been so perfect since they had been perpendicular to each other. Did they plan this collision? Maybe they had a grudge against the other person… At any rate, there is no denying which party had been at fault when this happened. We can just imagine the one on the left heading directly for the stationary boat at full speed. Why? We just do not know.
Too Perfect To Be Accidental
Right Into The Building
Here is another photo of a collision that we simply can’t explain. This boat had been going so fast that it skidded across the sand and right into a building. The photo must be the equivalent of those cars that fly into a wall after going too fast. What makes this photo even funnier is how unsure the guys in the photo seem to be about what to do next. One of them is scratching his head, while there is a guy on the boat staring at the distance.
Right Into The Building
Heading For The Highway
The boat in the photo looks like it had been crawling out of the water and into the highway. We are shocked but impressed that the nose did not collide into the rocks. It instead made its way up the rocky slope in a way that made the nose press against the highway guard rail. We wonder just how far it could have gone had it not been for the guard rail. Did you think that they installed those things to stop cars from heading into the water? It turns out that it works the other way around as well.
Heading For The Highway
Not Coming With You
The man had been trying to bring the boat back to the road by using a trailer. While he had been initially successful, the weight of the boat had been too much for the job. It ended up sliding off the carrier! The guy in the photo was puzzled and trying to figure out what to do next. Something tells us that he was not the most experienced person at linking a boat to the trailer. We hope it all worked out in the end.
Not Coming With You
Right Into The Rocks
Anyone who has ever swum at a rocky beach will know that it is not fun to be pulled toward the rocks. This is the reason people on yachts need to be super careful while navigating these tricky areas. The motor engine can generally help stay away from those dangerous spots. This is the reason the photo below does not make sense to us. We are at a loss for an explanation. We have no idea what happened here. Did the person driving it have a blindfold on? That is the only thing that could possibly explain this.
Right Into The Rocks
A Flying Boat
Fair enough, it does not seem right to call this one a “fail.” It looks more like a magic trick than anything else! How did the boat turn airborne while traveling above dry land? On top of that, it was also carrying two men on it. What a strange photo. We just hope that the landing had been just as fun. Otherwise, both the boat and the passengers would have been in for the shock of their lives.
A Flying Boat
The Other Way Around
Are you wondering how this could have happened? Well, we are right there with you. Did the person driving it lose control and somehow flew it up onto the slope? This is the only possible explanation, even though it does not sound all that likely. We are sure that it must have been super intense if it were the case. The captain thought that he was controlling this boat, but it was actually the other way around!
The Other Way Around
Not A Jumping Horse
The person who had been helming the boat was a horseback rider. This explains why they wanted to jump the boat like you would a horse! Sadly, a boat does not come equipped with the ability to leap over tall items such as ramps and bridges. We are relieved that no one had been using this ramp when the accident took place. This looked like it came from a movie that came with a speeding chase! The vast majority of people are aware that it is close to impossible to pull it off, but the pilot still wanted to try it.
Not A Jumping Horse
Leave The RV On Land
You have to be a big camper if you want to take the RV with you to the river. This could not have ended well. We see two huge canoes carrying an RV that seems to be on the verge of tipping over. Do you think there are rapids over there? We hope not. How crazy is it that there is one guy chilling above the RV? It does not look like he was at all concerned about what was going on.
Leave The RV On Land
Keep It In The Water
There are times when going too far works out for the better. However, the boat driver in the photo took it way too far. In the dock, you are supposed to leave your boat in the water and tie it from there. It is not supposed to make it to the wooden walkways. What makes it even more embarrassing is that this makes things inconvenient for the people who need to access their own boats. There is a silver lining here. After all, there is no chance that his yacht was going to get lost at sea.
Keep It In The Water
Somehow Stuck There
We have all been there. Somehow, we found ourselves in a spot that we can’t get out of. This was what happened to the yacht in the photo. It is a mystery how this even happened, but it looks like a huge mess. The boat did not only get lodged between two docks, but it was also wedged between wooden beams. Even we can tell which spot he needed to pull into, so we have no idea what went wrong here.
Somehow Stuck There
Happy As A Clam
Take a look at this photo and try not to be impressed by this guy! It is true that his boat was flooding with water. But this was not going to stop him from smiling and posing for a photo first! While he found himself in a difficult situation, he still kept a smile on his face and remained a calm demeanor. How admirable is that? We bet that he has great insurance to remain that unfazed by what was going on.
Happy As A Clam
Not A Car Like They Thought
There is nothing unusual about being locked in traffic because there was a car accident on the road. It is always interesting to pass by the site of the accident. Imagine the shock of the other drivers when they found out that the problem had nothing to do with another car. Nope, it was caused by a boat on the highway instead. It probably fell off the trailer as the driver tried to go over this small bump. Oops.
Not A Car Like They Thought
Please Dock Properly
This happened because the little boat had not been docked properly. In the end, it flipped upside-down. We hope that the owners did not forget anything important in the boat, because it would have been a goner by then. It is such a small boat that the sand around it is already burying it. If this goes on for long enough, the boat might even be totally buried. How funny would it be to watch the owners scrambling in the sand in search of a boat? Take better care of your boat if you do not want to be in that position.
Please Dock Properly
Sinking By The Dock
The boat in the photo made it to land, even though it was still tied to the dock. But why was it having problems remaining above the water? We hope that this problem started once the boat had been docked. If not, the riders would have been panicking as they tried to return to land. They must have been so relieved that the boat sank in the lake that they did not care if it was malfunctioning or not.
Sinking By The Dock
Forget About The Boat
How sad is that? You know what they say: a picture tells a thousand words. First of all, this boat likely flipped while in motion since it is in the middle of this body of water. The life jackets above it indicate that the riders tossed them and left them there. We wonder how they were able to get to safety. There are so many pokey branches in the water that we doubt it could have been pleasant to swim through it.
Forget About The Boat
Just Like The Titanic
The boat in the photo is following in the footsteps of the Titanic, by which we mean that it is sinking. There does not seem to be any way to save it. Well, someone took this photo, so we hope that the person who did was able to help in any way. Maybe the person who snapped it had been a part of the rescue team? We want to think that this was the case because it would be the best-case scenario.
Just Like The Titanic
Got It All Mixed Up
What makes this photo so amazing is that the owner was standing on the shore, looking unbothered. It was probably just an innocent mistake. He mistook his truck for his boat and his boat for his truck, which explains why the two vessels had been in reverse order. But we hope that someone let him know what was going on. After all, there would be no way for him to drive back if the truck stays there for too long.
Got It All Mixed Up
A Bit Too High
We are not going to lie – this actually makes for a really cool photo. However, what happened here was actually really quite unfortunate. We have no idea how this even happened in the first place. Did they go over the speed limit and somehow landed on the roof of the actual dock? There really is no other way to explain how this could have happened. The person who had been driving it was clearly unqualified.
A Bit Too High
It Is A Mystery
In all fairness to this guy, it takes a lot of skill to sink such a sturdy boat. Can someone explain how this happened? We truly have no idea, especially since it was going down a canal lined with tires. The tires are placed there to avoid scratching the boat. Aside from this, they also ensure that a boater does not crash into the wall and sink the boat. Props to him for going down with his ship at the very least.
It Is A Mystery
When You Realize Your Mistake
When you mess up, it is only a matter of time before you realize your mistake. For this guy, it was when he heard the truck bed crunch. He must have been super preoccupied if he forgot to lock the boat on the trailer! Let us cut him some slack because he must have been thinking a lot about something at the time. Oh well, he now has a new problem to worry about… We wonder what happened after this.
When You Realize Your Mistake
Sea Lions Took Over The Boat
Let us hope that the owner of the boat had not been too attached to the vessel. Based on the look of things, the giant sea lions did not plan to let go of it. It would be better if the former captain just handed it over and hoped that they would love it as much as he did. After all, we can’t imagine how he planned to separate the sea mammals and his boat. Let us keep our fingers crossed that no one was in there.
Sea Lions Took Over The Boat
The Worst Day Ever
If you are ever having a bad day, just be glad that you are not the captain of the cargo ship in the photo. We are sure that he got fired after this. This is nothing short of a disaster. All the cargo had been about to go into the water. The photo was taken right before it actually happened, but we can’t see any way to prevent the inevitable from happening. Looking at this photo is enough to give anyone anxiety!
The Worst Day Ever
The Boat And The Farmer
We can think of three possibilities to explain this photo. First, maybe the speedboat driver wanted to help the farmer. Second, perhaps they were evil and wanted to take him out by ramming the boat straight into him. Third, it is also possible that they wanted to park. Let us forget about the “why” and instead look at “how.” We have no idea how they pulled this off. Also, what is up with the spectators?
The Boat And The Farmer
A Good Parking Spot
When it comes to parking, a lot of people are terrible at parking. Who would have thought that people get shamed for parking their boats as well? Well, we can see why that happened to the person who left their boat on a cliff face. We shudder to think what it has done to the hull. At best, it got a lot of scratches. The captain had been a very lucky man since the rock did not puncture it!
A Good Parking Spot
Under The Hudson River
Everyone probably agrees with us when we say that this person should not be allowed to have a boat. Can someone tell them that Holland Tunnel is actually below the river? If they were looking for water, they will find it above a couple of layers of concrete, brick, and stone. Oh, let us not forget to mention that it is the Hudson River. No one wants to go on a boat ride there unless they’re tourists… which they probably are.
Under The Hudson River
The Most Ironic Boat Name
We admire them for trying to give the boat an inspirational name. However, it backfired on them since it was on its way to meet Davey Jones. This is the exact opposite of “No Worries.” The truth is that you never know what the sea has in store for you. There is no way to guarantee that you will be free of any and all worries. As a matter of fact, it might be better to prepare for the worst at all times instead.
The Most Ironic Boat Name
Reduce Trash In The Oceans
How sad is it that boats are too expensive for the vast majority of the population? But you know what they say: if there’s a will, there’s a way. This guy wanted to experience the fun that comes with the exploration of the open water. He was a creative guy who decided to go DIY. But you are better off getting a kayak instead of following in his footsteps. You should not try to add more trash to the oceans!
Reduce Trash In The Oceans
He Is A Thinker, Not A Doer
Over the course of this gallery, we have been blown away by all the people who stayed calm as their boats sank. This guy was in a league of his own! It is not easy to be in the mood for introspection and reflection. The man in the photo, however, was able to do this in a moment that would have other people panicking instead. Even though this is impressive, he should probably deal with his boat first.
He Is A Thinker, Not A Doer
Just Go To The Wading Pool
We do not know about you, but this is a pretty awesome photo. Wouldn’t you love to have a photo like this with your best friend? Well, we can understand if you would rather roll your eyes and shake your heads at them instead. If they wanted to lounge in the water, they could have just gone to a wading pool. After all, the way they did this must have cost them a lot more money than that.
Just Go To The Wading Pool
Too Fast And Furious
Do you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie? If this is the case, you probably think that the boat in the photo is the dream. Even though it looks cool, we want to bring your attention to the guy at the bottom of this photo. He fell from a speeding boat and right into the water! You do not have to be a rocket scientist to see that this was a risky activity. We are just glad that he had the sense to wear a life vest.
Too Fast And Furious
No Need For A Trailer
Even though we do not know the person driving the car, we have to hand it to them. It is clear that they are persistent! Why would you need a trailer for your boat when it can fit the trunk? They must be very practical and thrifty. They did not care if the boat was going to weight down the car like nothing else. Apart from that, it did not bother them that other drivers might crash right into it… Truly, some people lack even an ounce of consideration.
No Need For A Trailer
No One’s Fault But Theirs
Looking at this photo alone is enough to give us goosebumps! How painful must that have been? After the incident, we are sure that everyone in the area will always be on the lookout for marker three. Sadly, the owner had to pay a huge price for this lesson. Next time, we bet that they will avoid driving at ridiculous speeds and stay alert while at sea. After all, no one wants something like this to happen to their precious boat once let alone twice.
No One’s Fault But Theirs
Oh Well, They Tried
To be fair, this person tried their hardest. Unfortunately, this does not always mean that it is enough. We hope that you make sure to do your best when tying your boat to the dock. His boating friends probably teased him about this for a very long time. It is truly amazing to imagine that the boat somehow managed to totally sink even though it was tied to the boat. The boats beside it are doing just fine.
Oh Well, They Tried
Even Olympic Athletes Get Unlucky
The guy on the left would be us if we were on a sinking boat. It does not matter if he was at the Olympics, he was simply done with a capital D. With that said, the sailboat is on its side. We have no idea how such a thing happened when two Olympians are manning it. In the end, it turns out that no one in the world is immune to bad luck. At any rate, this guy definitely has impeccable form!
Even Olympic Athletes Get Unlucky
It’s The Thought That Counts
We have already seen a lot of boating fails, but this one takes the cake. This guy was a huge boating fan, but he could not practice his craft since there was no body of water nearby. In the end, he made up his mind that water was “not needed.” The spirit and the right outfit had been all that mattered to him. It would be a disservice to ignore the parrot that was sitting on the stern as well! Where did he even get the bird? If this was a Halloween prank, he deserves to win all the awards.
It’s The Thought That Counts