Race Day at Australia's CRAZIEST Tinny Race - Riverland Dinghy Derby 2024

[@doggonedk]

Anyone else unable to sit still watching this. I found myself leaning from left to right right along with her. Outstanding video!

[@theelmgren]

i ducked for some branches as well yes..

[@phillipzx3754]

I'd love to see a VR version. If they could record this in 3D from her view, holy crap!

[@textech4056]

I would get distracted watching her marvelous rear and run into something.😛

[@rherman9085]

I'm all over my chair. Wow the copilot really had to be in shape. This was cool!

[@theodoregunter]

Hahahahahahahahaha YEA same here

[@stephencragg4418]

That woman is absolutely fearless. What a team, great camera work too.

[@LocalMiataLover]

What about the driver?

[@Treeman1177]

Easy to be fearless when your IQ is 10

[@kojoefante]

@@LocalMiataLoverhe said team …

[@benoitnadeau5845]

The camera focuses a lot of the same passenger, so its normal to have comments like this one. Nothing wrong here.

[@barahng]

The adrenaline rush of hanging off the front of one of those boats in a high speed turn must be insane.

[@draintech87]

To have a partner who shares the same outdoors fun and is committed to it. That's a keeper 👏

[@hellraiser666666]

esp. when u have such a great view!!

[@firejumperbravo]

@@hellraiser666666 how does he focus on driving?!

[@gangoffour6690]

Bunz of steel.

[@officialWWM]

No way! The whole point of having outdoors fun is to get away from your Mrs!

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

And the shorts.

[@riverdragonmarineservice441]

The view is pleasent enough.

[@5161estel]

Yeah, I'd make a shit driver too😂

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Agreed.

[@FreeAsABirdSydneyAustralia]

I definitely would of snagged a tree

[@toptaz15]

How does he concentrate on racing with the bow rider's butt staring you in the face the whole time.... Bugger the race,, go find somewhere to moor up for "a bit". lol

[@jerryboics9550]

So that's a butt clenching ride..

[@davidnelson5381]

This is an impressive level of trust between driver and navigator!

[@rickyh2879]

Teamwork at its finest. That is one gutsy lady.

[@kerrycahill3105]

A great mix of skill, courage and insanity.

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

lol yep big on insanity i think, unreal and i would hate to see what a slip up would do,

[@GoofBallGuru]

Agreed one mistake and you take a branch right in the face... Scary stuff.

[@11tonytiger]

@@GoofBallGuru Well put

[@fhendsbee]

where is the line between insanity and crazy ?! :)

[@maddog1818]

Bro….mad respect for you and your swinger she was reading your mind that was some epic racing 🤙🍻🇦🇺

[@hinnmanfamily]

I don't know anything about this kind of racing, but as the one who can see the furthest ahead, I wonder if it's her job to navigate and the helmsman's job to follow her lead?

[@AlphaNerd132]

@@hinnmanfamily ...... its a course guys.. this is low lying swamp land and they just have a course setup. ether they get to circle it once before or there's a lead boat with a camera or something. they usualy know well in advance what course their supposed to take. Similar to rally racing or those skimmer jet boats got in places like Louisiana

[@ericl2969]

@@hinnmanfamily Yes! Look closely and you will see that there are several times when she gives the driver a definite signal about making a sudden correction - and that she does so a moment before the driver is able to see what she sees (perhaps this is sometimes because his view is partly blocked, but still, those signals were KEY factors a few times).

[@RWilco-fs2bu]

The only thing that should be changed is no bottom still A 10+

[@umop_apisdn]

Her job is to be movable "ballast". The boat goes fastest with the bow up out of the water, but it won't turn well like that. For the turns, the bow needs to be down into the water to keep the boat from spining out. Her job is to shift her weight around as needed for the best overall speed. You see this in motorcycle side car racing as well.

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Top tier mullet, fit missus and a tinny that goes hard. Living the dream.

[@MerJaMedia]

Yeah x3 on the sick mullet

[@mustangsupersnake7848]

This is a very skilled pilot... And Spidergirl balancing the boat at the front is... Amazing! The way she holds the boat, places her feet, her motion and position have such a level of precision that the execution simply is crisp. She even warns or reminds the pilot of places to pay extra attention on the track. These two make a FANTASTIC TEAM.

[@adamjdm4132]

That chick is absolutely mental, dude can steer too🤙👍

[@codylovelace2237]

Fun is what I would call it lol

[@larrydowling]

rear end looks tight enough for me ,to head up the dirt track

[@jonbrown7868]

Fuckin jammer bro. Jammers hard.

[@jonbrown7868]

​@@larrydowlingno...ya...no

[@Ericviking2019]

How many fatalities in this race?

[@JoshLeBlanc-l8t]

You Aussies are bad ass!!! That looks like some fun racing. Wonder if we have anything like that here in the states. Awesome teamwork and skill. Every time you'd fly by a log or stick pointing right at ya my stomach would tighten up. Nerves of steal!! Stay safe.

[@1998TDM]

This is the definition of steering by the seat of your pants. Looks like a brilliant rush, reminds me of the sidecars at the TT. Thanks for sharing, loved the vid.

[@rmil7691]

I do this by myself on the Waccamaw river for my own amusement. Most impressed by the copilot's feel for the boat. She is the boat.

[@colkellahan6676]

Awesome my hats off to you guys specially the navigator that sheela knows what she's doing

[@davidhall8874]

That has GOT to be the most dangerous wild badass form of racing there is! Huge respect and totally awesome!!! BTW, nice view!!

[@chipsterb4946]

I am seriously impressed by the teamwork! Adding to the old trope “*everything* in Australia is trying to kill you,” we can now add “and you’re trying to do yourselves in too!”

[@drewarmstrong7756]

Wait until you look up Aussie motorbike chariot racing

[@Flame-Bright-Cheer]

This stuff is completely awesome that young woman is fearless and that man is very skilled at driving his boat I've never seen such gnarly down under debauchery I love it

[@simonmarshman3856]

Best ever!!!

[@AlexsandrVoroshilov]

ну насчет молодости сомнительно судя по жопе и целлюлиту там 45-50 лет . а На счет доверия ...... мужик просто использует ее как авто трим ..при чем при первом же столкновении ему прийдеться искать новый авто трим

[@sungazer454]

No man should risk the life of his wife for his little sport events like that.

[@1TruePatriot]

@@sungazer454 I'm in agreement, considering the VERY high likelihood of head, neck and spinal injuries for the counterweight or "auto trim."

[@williamchandler6151]

Yall have any stats on injuries to support your concerns? Or just any risk is too great?

[@chindodawg]

Incredible team work! Smoking all the competition! This needs to be a VR video game!!

[@ohwell2790]

Watching these boats go around corners and leaning into them with the bow ridder. Fast and precise piloting. Great racing and the courage of the bow ridders trust is amazing. Thanks for the videos.

[@oldNavyJZ]

There were boats in the video? I was kinda fixated.

[@raeanker3078]

Reminds me of motorbike sidecar racing, except much more pleasant view, excellent skills to race at this level, congrats.

[@theoriginaldirtbikejoe7636]

That was great ! I was swaying back and forth in my own chair. I felt like I was there. Thanks for the fun.

[@Ozarkwild]

A lot of trust between that couple - And incredible skills! Much respect. Great video.

[@andysalewski8662]

Wow!! brings me back to my childhood in the early 90's I greatly miss Renmark and that muddy Murray River! Epic racing mad respect! Thank you! Keep it fair dinkum!😊

[@petemiller519]

Amazing racing, I just hope for the young ladies sake you never have an accident. I guess I am getting old for this stuff. When I was young in late 70's I used to race bikes, hanglide, and white water canoeing. Now I am just glad I have a beer beside me when chilling in the lazyboy. Cheers from Canada, drive safe.

[@darknes7800]

Confucius Say: As we age (me too) we transition from "participants" to "spectators". Its a FACT !!!!!!!!!!

[@6lu5ky86]

Aquatic Rallying, God bless the Australians. What an ab workout, I bet she could take a punch to the guts pretty well.

[@Dirtbiker-guy]

That is a race which requires unshakeable trust from both involved.

[@joshuabadzinski9793]

Have never watched this racing before. Wild stuff, kudos to the crew.

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

That was so cool, I have never heard of anything like this. Thank you for sharing.

[@Serge_QC]

Belle discipline et beau travail d'équipe ! Très spectaculaire!

[@blueman5924]

Mad respect to keep the hammer down through those mazes ! The bowperson must have some hella nerve too. 👍👍

[@davidwilliams579]

That was sensational . That was the most exciting race I have ever watched . 👌

[@dvx3700]

any racing you can do in shorts and a tee shirt is awesome in my books

[@williamray8000]

That is awesome badassery! Cool stuff...your bow crew is doing all the work and having most of the fun! Ya'll take care and be careful too!

[@charlesdennis2522]

Those ladies are bad asses! And the girl that was the star of the event really had quick reflexes and she's also very brave! Good job guys! Looks wicked fun! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@josephcalvosa8272]

i love everything about this, outboards, helmets ,speed, spandex, nearly dying, knee pads. how did you know . well done

[@garyhoward2490]

I have been a boat racing guy for decades, in the U.S.. This looks like So Much Fun!!! Great racing teamwork!!! 👍👍👍

[@Tatternackle208]

Wow never seen this before and that's some crazy racing for sure and a buttload of crazy respect for you and yours! Awesome stuff

[@marcm4268]

A butt load. Lol

[@mrgimpie]

Couldn't hardly stay in my chair. Amazing video, you two are certifiable.

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

What an exciting race thank you for sharing this video sharing with friends love you all in Australia all the way from California with love❤🇺🇸

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Thank you for the highlights seriously love you Australia I know your people are kind💙❤🌎✌💙👍🇺🇸

[@callummacleod1921]

Tahlia is badass, respect.

[@leosypher9993]

I absolutely love races like this where its a genuine team effort between two people who need to be able to synchronize there minds together and communicate without talking, its amazing to see how well teams like this work together under stress

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

I was stationed in Woomera SA from 1992-94 and will attest…the Aussies know how to have fun!!! Loved the Aussies and Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still can’t believe they only finished 2nd. Holy crap! Who was first? Flash Gordon and Aqua Man?

[@tomschrein417]

I’ve never seen anything like this before. Absolutely amazing!

[@Thepriest39]

You guys down there are crazy. Looks like fun.

[@robertmcneece403]

Great pilot flat out! And Tahlia did one hell of a job on all the corners. Awesome job to you both!

[@Hellionmasks]

awesome! i could watch this all day!

[@boltonky]

You two are awesome. This is sidecars mixed with sprint boats an can tell people do try to respect each other when racing which is how it should be :)

[@virginian7317]

Great Adventure, Six Flags, you only think you have the ultimate thrill ride! Man, that girls tough, brave....and trusting.

[@ennetttrue]

That was amazing..5 stars to counterweight driver such agility and strength..never seen anything like it.. thanks for sharing 👍..

[@Oldschool_car_nut-oo3ox]

Wow! Just found my new favorite sport. That is hardcore! big props to both driver and bow rider!

[@dazfromnz01]

They don’t all look like that mate 😎

[@badlandskid]

Big props for the boat

[@John-V8]

I love the fact that ole buddy is Rocking the Mullet!!

[@Fishing_Addiction_Vic]

That looks fun as anything, new thing on my bucket list. Build a race tinny!

[@larryjeffrey985]

Yall are an awesome team, great racing action, looks like a blast to do. Thanks for the video, from Texas

[@AlexA-nx9bf]

If I had the high potential of being yeeted into a tree like that I’d be wearing moto X body armour. Nice work.

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Yeah think I'd add some body armour, a neck brace at the least.

[@MyFamilyGathering]

Unbloody believable.😯 WOW.😲 Incredible.😳 Insane Race.😱 Insane boat speed and driving skill.🧐 I had to watch it 3 times because It was so intense. 😬Scary? Yes. 😱frightening ? Yes .😱 Your teamwork from you both was just so incredible.👌 Hat off to the co driver👏 with her spotting and balance application.👍 Unbelievable.👌

[@GunterYang]

Didn’t know about dinghy derby until this video. Good stuff!

[@paulhiakita251]

What a team, the connection was there with each other all the way. I've never watched this sport before but I'm going to watch that again.What a thrill to watch. Great win.

[@williamstrachan]

Jesus, 9:30 she got some airtime before taking the hit all in the ribs. Absolute heroics hanging on after that.

[@ericl2969]

Right? And never giving up on trying to hold the front of the boat down as best as possible so as not to lose speed in that rough water. I think I would have cried Uncle and collapsed on the floor of the boat right then.

[@RobbyV]

You all are insane! But Mad props to you both! Fantastic video, and victory! Congrats, and thanks for sharing this epic race!

[@Del350K4]

What a fantastic fun/cost ratio! I thought dirt bikes offered the most adrenaline for your buck till I saw this video.

[@decibellone696]

I love this_ this reminds me of my step father, in the day he use to race outboards on his knees in the 1960s (makes sence for the day, easy to shift weight on your knees)... he had to have them replaced in his older years. but here, theres a tandom team (for the weight shifting angle), i like that, It really gives each boat member a skill, how can you NOT love the team work here... just take care of your body please. those trees arent moving until you do and your counter weights are vunerable.

[@thetazva]

That girl has got some guts Absolutely No Fear!!. She's a definite keeper!!

[@backmarkerracing793]

Didn’t even know this sport existed, frig’n amazing! Back in the day was the monkey a few times in a racing sidecar. Very impressed by Tahlia’s skill & courage along with Andrew’s piloting. I would have been one of the back marker boats cheering you on 👍😀😎

[@RWilco-fs2bu]

That is my kind of race in in Florida I used to do similar race in different type of boat but I NEVER HAD A COPILOT THAT LOOKED SO FINE WHAT A VIEW ❤😊

[@MarlboromanCb]

Dude, that was freaking awesome. Great job by the two of you.

[@frmerjed]

woe ! had me ducking is several spots, wow this is awesome.

[@ZoomStranger]

Fantastic - stayed to the tail end. Great skill and what a blast!

[@altuck4x4]

I never knew this existed, it looks a right blast and great fun! 👍

[@G31mR]

The raw courage of this young woman is remarkable. She has a LOT of confidence in the pilot!

[@dalestoner2928]

Insane video. My heart was in my throat on every turn.

[@willshunting]

.... gotta love the 3 cylinder 30hp Yammies! I know I'd be hard pressed to ever part with my blue baby.

[@markrusk2870]

Very cool. Dude’s mullet is hilarious

[@bingbruce4865]

Many kudos to that driver. With a hood ornament like that I would have crashed into the first turn. This is really fun to watch on a big screen! Great video!

[@1allan2]

Woa just missing those logs and branches freeks me out. Imagine getting caught up in one of those 😮

[@RS-jv7jk]

Respect from the Northeast of USA. Amazing 🔥 work. Wow 🎉.

[@aproctor1968]

You guys are absolutely crazy. Great vid!

[@paulsawyer2326]

This was pretty cool to watch. These guys def know to fly thru the tight turns in the water. Kudos to the racers.

[@balforitown4274]

First time I’ve seen this heart in my mouth all the way serious skills both ,But the lady on the front OMG so close to some of those low branches much respect 👍

[@waltbrown8899]

That Was INTENSE!! OK sure, I had to admire Andrew's view...but Holy Smokes, once they got into those creeks, I could not believe the speed Andrew was maneuvering those turns! And Tahlia, OMG, she was all "one with the boat!" Hands, Feet, Up Front, Get Back! This is not the first time these two have navigated this course. Every turn, Every tree in the middle of the creek, Every half-submerged log or stump, Every low-hanging limb, They knew it was coming...Not their first rodeo!! Well Done!! I found myself shouting "Whoa...Whoa!! at every turn! "Repo Man's ALWAYS Intense!! C'mon, Let's go get us a drink!" 👍🤠

[@larryfisher5796]

Wow my hats off to that young lady . Great footage 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@OregonCrow]

all because you got to see flappy butt?

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

Wow you guys must know that Race Course really good because you went all out and knew exactly where to go and your mate ,she was amazing and fearless to be at the head so near to those trees. Someone needs to cut those tress back before anyone gets a head surgery! That was amazing and really fast! loved it and couldn't look away!!

[@irreccon]

Your partner deserves a medal. You got some driving skills. I thought for sure your were going to hit a few stumps 😂

[@timothymattson3680]

Nice video, I wish my kneel down hydro turned right like that . We run Top ‘o Michigan with Wood and glass runabouts , but Kevlar Sleeves and pants are required. Near Seattle, we locally run The Kenmore Cup hydroplane exhibition but now only a timed event anymore. Remember , this was 15:00 , they were on knees for 1:15:00 while doing all that body English. Try watching on your knees. You will “feel “other boats behind you with your foot . Bet the girls video had some great moments as she nosed those trees at key turns.

[@freedomfighter1000]

THAT IS BAD ASS....

[@webrunner2893]

Out standing!

[@scubaseppy]

Aussy women are just built different.

[@utoobuser206]

The ballast is AMAZING AND FEARLESS !! While both of them have an incredible view!

[@MeanderingMrJ]

Nice footage. Wishing they had interest in this in the US.

[@jimmy_flaps]

Crazy that they don't. Tinny bashing seems like the sort of thing that alot of southern state Americans would be in to

[@kountrygunz2032]

We do this every weekend during duck hunting season going to the best spots@@jimmy_flaps

[@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz]

@@jimmy_flapsWe have Jon boat races.

[@eugenelipe8846]

Never seen anything like this in the states! 😲😳 I would love a run at it 🤘🤘great skills for you two .

[@martyaustin6545]

Just wild as hell, awesome speed

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Thrilling ride, well deserved victory. Wish I knew about this when I lived in Adelaide.

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

2:55 You got to trust the old boy at the tiller ain't getting distracted.

[@douglasbarger563]

😮 You two are awesome! And you have mad skills.

[@Gruntking100]

And y’all think were crazy in Florida.

[@edog7059]

15 minutes of just watching this and I'm exhausted!

[@donaldgrant9067]

Beautiful that you have a race that the rich haven't started buy wins.

[@MrBlack656]

outstanding coordination, complete trust between the crew is the key to victory

[@reisfpv638]

You guys are amazing!

[@Tomffoolery]

Ok, this is my new favorite. This is crazier than anything, wing boarding, ski diving, thisnis awsome!