Boating Under The Influence - Regal 3300 Owner's Manual

BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Never operate the boat under the influence of alcohol or other
drugs. Federal and state law prohibit operating a yacht under
the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Authorities actively
enforce these regulations.
Operating a vessel while intoxicated became a specific federal offense
effective in 1988. The ruling set federal standards for determining
when an individual is intoxicated. If the blood alcohol content (BAC)
is .10% (.08 in some states) or higher for operators of recreational
vessels being used only for pleasure are subject to a civil penalty up to
$1,000 or criminal penalty up to $5,000, one year imprisonment or both.
In some states the fines and imprisonment may increase significantly.
The effects of alcohol and drugs account for the highest single cause
of marine accidents and deaths. Most deaths in boating accidents occur
when someone falls into the water. Balance is one of the first things
you lose when drinking alcohol or under the influence of drugs. The
problem arises out of not knowing your balance is restricted.
Overall vision is reduced by alcohol especially at night, along with
double or blurred vision. Peripheral vision is lessened which restricts
seeing vessels or objects on the side. Also, color awareness decreases
especially with red and green which happen to be the colors of boat
navigation lights, buoys, and channel markers.
Alcohol will greatly increase your heat loss so it increases the effects
of hypothermia. Finally, your ability to make correct judgements in
emergency situations is greatly reduced. Alcohol takes away the brains
ability to process information quickly and delays a persons reaction
time. Don't drink and drive!
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