Few issues are as controversial as boating while intoxicated. Many people feel
like it’s not as difficult or dangerous to operate a boat while drinking as it
is a vehicle. Nothing could be further than the truth. Boating while intoxicated
is a serious issue and one that shouldn’t be ignored.
A lot of people liken a day on the boat with tossing back some beers or drinks.
After all, what tastes best on a hot summer day but a cold, cold drink? One or
two beers is probably fine, but ideally, you shouldn’t be drinking at all while
you are driving a boat.
Boating drunk is a crime on many waterways. Just like DUI laws, regulations vary
from state to state and from place to place. But in many places, the law taking
boating while intoxicated as a serious offense.
Why is drinking and boating so dangerous? Well, besides the fact that alcohol
impairs your judgment, a lot has to do with the vehicle you are driving. A boat
can go much, much faster than most cars plus boats don’t come with safety
restraints. If you should happen to hit something, the possibility of being
ejected into the water is nearly 100 percent.
There are no marked lanes on waterways, so you have a lot of leeway in steering.
It’s easy to become distracted when you are drunk and it’s even easier to
misjudge distances and where other boats are located.
Boats are controlled by both people and water. The waves can throw off even the
most experienced captain. When you have a drunk captain, it’s easy to lose
control of the water craft with dire circumstances.
Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body. Add the hot sun to an alcohol
mixture and you get a very tired captain. You run the risk of falling asleep at
the helm or being drowsy and inattentive.
Waterways do have police officers as well. They monitor the waters just as a
traffic cop would monitor the roads. If you are boating while intoxicated, you
can be “pulled over” and administered a field sobriety test. The water cop will
assess your physical condition and decide whether or not you should receive a
boating while intoxicated citation. If so, you risk losing both your boat and
your license.
Boating while intoxicated is a big no-no in the boating world. It really is
possible to have fun without alcoholic beverages. If you feel you just can’t be
on your boat without a drink, practice moderation and keep everyone safe!
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