Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Really, Power?

Phil 'The Power' Taylor beaten by 14-year-old

A 14-year-old boy has become an overnight darts sensation – after beating legendary world champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor. Talented Josh McCarthy claimed the scalp of the world number one in a shock victory in front of 300 cheering fans.

The plucky youngster threw a 15-dart leg to secure a win over his hero, out-pointing the current world champ with scores of 118, 100 and 140.  He finished off the 15-time world champion with a ‘double 2′ for the leg and match.


I guess it's true that Twos Can't Lose.  Even for a little whippersnapper, upstart, against the Legend.  For the record, Josh McCarthy can apply to play for The Ship any day.  Drop me a line, Josh, and we'll put you on our waiting list.


Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Live Blogging Week 6

Whew!  What a week of darts.  Not only did we have a full week, followed by legs, but we had more of The Ship attend the NYDO Singles / Doubles tournament than ever before.  And, with The Ship bringing home a piece of the title, that meant a lot of darts were thrown this week.  See how we respond by following all the action here.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Live Blogging the Tourney

It is a beautiful Saturday, as The Ship pulls in to a dark, dingy bar for the day. Follow all the action here, while we sit inside Flannery's.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Live Blogging Week 5

Let me discuss, for a moment, the concept of "home field advantage".  In most sports, home field advantage is consistently cited as a real benefit, despite the fact that it is rarely show to exist.  As Hoosiers so aptly depicted, the benefit in basketball should be minimal, since the court dimensions are exactly the same (and there are no weather effects).  Football fields are also the same dimensions, and both sides are subject to whatever the weather is.  Of course baseball fields differ in each stadium, as does grass length, but even then it is certainly not a given that the home team can overcome a disparity in talent.

And then there's darts.  It would seem unlikely that a home field could offer an advantage.  Standard board height, standard distance for the oche, usually similar noise in all bars, no weather effects, etc.  In fact, for the NYDO, it is a huge benefit to be on the road, because you don't need to do all the score-keeping.

But every once in a while, there is a night like last night.  Where the dart gods smile on the home team.  Where the board is just friendly enough with its bounces to make us happy, and where the lighting is just right.  Where the friendly confines of Ship of Fools play to our strengths and frustrate the hell out of our opponents.

I won't go in to it too deeply, except to say that if you want to hit a bull on OUR board, you better man up and stick one in the Hootie, or our board will shove it right back in your Blowfish.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Twos Can't Lose!

Going into the BYE week, The Ship holds onto a share of second place.  With a restful week, we should be ready to tear it up next week.

Saturday, October 09, 2010

Live Blogging the Wedding

A beautiful day in Tahoe as we prepare for Jen and Turner's big day. Follow all the festivities here.
Sunset Over Lake Tahoe
(Dock / Paddle Boat)
Mr. and Mrs. Turner
The First Dance

Sunset over Lake Tahoe




Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Live Blogging Week 3

Dah Dum De-Dum. Dah Dum De-Duuuum.

Welcome to Week 3, where both love and darts are in the air.  Although Turner is out this week, we don't look at it like we are missing a player, but more like we are gaining a ShipWreck.

As always, follow all the action right here, while you are getting action.

Sunday, October 03, 2010

Ship Slides In to Second Place


With a solid outing, The Ship slides up in to second place after Week 2.  Looking forward to continuing the move next week.   We need arms, as Braley will be making bank in AC, and Turner will be packin' up his game and headin' out West.