Why do dolphins like to swim at the bow of boats?

[AndrewR]

Because it gives them a sense of porpoise!

 

[Ariel]

OK - I was getting ready to answer a serious question! Cute little joke...

 

[Dually]

cute I was ready to answer seriously to.

 

[snakesnfrogs]

punny...very punny

 

[Bignate603]

I was about to give a serious answer too

 

[emonkey]

okay. lets get a real answer then. the joke made my stomach ill...

 

[PullMyFinger]

Ha ha, suckered us in on that one. The real reason dolphins like to swim at the front of a boat is because there is what's called a bow wave or wake at the very leading edge of a boat's hull. This wave allows the dolphin to essentially "surf" without much effort. It's nice to see that humans aren't the only ones who like to have fun.