Running the paper route has long been a summer job of choice for youths around the country. It’s easy, close to home, and gets you paid and out of the house. But if you live around Lake Geneva Wisconsin, working the mail means something completely different. For that, you need speed, agility, swimming competency, and tons of energy. 


June 13 was the 2023 US Mailboat Tryouts, where young prospective mail boys and girls competed to see if they have what it takes to jump off of a boat, deliver mail, and jump back on before it sails away.


@cruiselakegeneva The 2023 US Mailboat Tryouts took place on Tuesday, June 13th and we are so excited to start delivering mail to our Lake Geneva residents. #mailboat #usmailboat #mailboatjumper #mailboatjumpers #jumpers #lakegeneva #lakegenevawisconsin #wisconsin ♬ Warm Nights - LAKEY INSPIRED


But while that girl, Emma, looked like a pro on her first run, not every delivery is so straightforward, or dry.


@cruiselakegeneva They dont ALWAYS make it back on the boat in time! #mailboat #usmailboat #lakegeneva #genevalake #mailboatjumper #mailjumper #mail #mailcarrier #wisconsin ♬ I Think I Like When It Rains - WILLIS


@cruiselakegeneva Replying to @Gina Ouch! (She’s okay, don’t worry!!) #mail #mailboat #mailboatjumpers #mailboatjumper #mailjumping #mailman #lakegeneva #wisconsin #lakegenevawisconsin #cruiselakegeneva ♬ original sound - Coach


According to the Lake Geneva Cruise Line TikTok page, the boat delivers mail to over 70 homes and has only 2.5 hours to do it as part of their US Mailboat Tour.


“Brilliant, put the mailbox halfway up the dock instead of near the boat,” Boaz Durkin commented. Other viewers also felt like there has to be a better system.


But really, the answer to every logistical question can be answered in the same way: “Where’s the fun in that?”


@cruiselakegeneva We make it back onto the boat (most of the time!) Have you seen our Mail Boat Jumpers? ✉️ #mailboat #mailboatjumpers #cruiselakegeneva #lakegeneva #lakegenevacruiseline #lakegenevawisconsin #wisconsin #usmailboat ♬ Aesthetic - Tollan Kim


@cruiselakegeneva Replying to @user7343384608722 We have to turn around and pick them up! No biggie! #mailboat #usmailboat #mail #mailjumper #lakegeneva #lakegenevawisconsin #wisconsin #lakegenevacruiseline #mailcarrier #mail ♬ original sound - kardashianshulu