One rule for the ferryman is to always give other boats the right of way. Never take any chances.

Usually, the boats sell shrimp right here on the dock. As you can see, there's no activity here right now. It's shut down. The only thing that's moving are people trying to get food, water, and clothing to the hurricane victims.

They all look good. They're coming right up to the boats.

The boats are extreme boats. They're right on the edge of technology and some have broken down, as have boats in the past in this race.

We put life jackets on the fourth floor of the EOC and tethered boats to the roof.

You would think it's not as dangerous as being out in the street. How could two boats out in the middle of nowhere collide with each other? Because boaters get distracted. They get lost in the feeling of wide openness, and they become careless.