Never ever operate a boat under the influence of alcohol! This might be a common advice you hear, but sometimes, we need to be constantly informed and educated since this is an important part of all outdoor activities.
In 2007 Arizona watercraft law enforcement agencies arrested over 350 people who were operating watercraft under the influence (OUI) of alcohol.
Boating operating under the influence is just as complicated as driving a car. Alcohol affects the judgment. It makes one think he can function better than when he is sober. The legal limit for blood alcohol is .08 in both cases. The penalties are similar, too; like driving under the influence, operating a boat under the influence is a Class One misdemeanor. A sober operator should be designated.
However, unlike driving a car, boating safety education is not required to operate a boat in the state of Arizona. Educated boaters are 70 percent less likely to be involved in a boating accident. Arizona boating classes are offered in Arizona statewide, or can be taken online at Boating Education Online [www.azgfd.gov/boating]. In addition to learning about the effects of alcohol, a boating safety education course covers other "need to know" boating topics such as carbon monoxide poisoning, life jacket wear, required safety equipment, rules of navigation, and other boating safety laws and responsibilities.
Yes, the "the rules of the sea" should be followed. Don't operate a boat when you drink.
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Please remember to boat safe. It is advisable to take a boating education class in person or online first, before you head on for your summer trip.
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