Dock hands play critical role

Dock hands are necessary to the smooth sailing for the marinas and harbors of the county.

“They range from the age 15 to 22,” Leland Harbormaster Jeremy Anderson said. “Our dock hands are responsible for fueling boats, greetings and departures, and keeping the place in tip-top shape as far as cleaning,” The dock hands hold a “pretty intricate role” to managing the popular harbors.

Dock hands start around Memorial Day every year and work until the fall. Most are high schoolers or college students.