This thread drift reminds me of boating on the Thames, my wife and I were pulling into Sandford Lock (travelling up-river) and I steered and controlled the engine while she stood ready with a mooring rope near the stern. As Sandford Lock has the greatest rise in level on the Thames she had to stretch to reach a bollard, and only just managed to reach one with a slight jump. Unfortunately I had yet to bring the boat to a full stop, and it slid gently from beneath her feet.
I wasn't quick enough to get a picture of her hanging against the lock wall, as the lock keeper grabbed her wrists and hauled her to the bank. Apparently this is a regular occurance, and people come from miles for the entertainment Sandford Lock provides.

Nigel