News: 24 April 2026, The Chesapeake Cowboys "extreme boat docking" circuit in the region/1st Event 6 June 2026 @ Reedville, VA

 
By Website Administrator Wes Simpkins
April 24, 2026
 

The Chesapeake Cowboys "extreme boat docking" circuit is the primary competitive docking series in the region, featuring watermen racing deadrise workboats into tight slips at high speeds. Known as the "Watermen's Rodeo," these events attract thousands of fans and feature cash prizes typically ranging from $3,000 to $4,000

https://www.xtremeboatdocking.com/

The first event is at Reedville, VA. on 6 June 2026
Time & Location:
Jun 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Reedville, 468 Buzzards Point Rd, Reedville, VA 22539, USA

About the event
Pig Pickin' on the Point is back! Saturday June 6th.
Gates open at 1:00 P.M. All you can eat and drink! Adults $60 Kids 8-12 $20 Under 8 Free.
Food served 4 P.M.-6:30 P.M.
Call 804.453.4100 Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. to purchase over the phone or arrange pickup.

The Challenge: Captains must navigate a course, lasso pilings, and back into a slip as quickly as possible without hitting the bulkhead.
The Boats: Competitors use traditional Chesapeake deadrises and charter boats, often reaching speeds up to 18 knots during the run.
Youth Involvement: A "young bucks" division features captains as young as 10 years old.
Atmosphere: Most events function as local festivals with live music, food vendors, and bleacher seating for fans.

 
Hyperlinks: Yankee Point Marina, Workboat Races
Extreme Boat Docking Video
Chesapeake Cowboys