| Taking a boat out on the water can be a great way | | | | have in your system. Alcohol can have a number of |
| to spend a holiday or just an average beautiful day. | | | | other influences on your ability to steer a boat. |
| Feeling the wind in your hair as you race the waves | | | | These include: |
| is a very unique and highly enjoyable experience. The | | | | · Impaired vision |
| carefree atmosphere that boating creates makes it a | | | | · Impaired reasoning skills |
| good venue for fun times, exciting outings and even | | | | · Decreased awareness of your surroundings |
| some energetic partying. However, partying often | | | | · Reduced reflexes |
| means the consumption of alcohol and when drinking | | | | · Poor judgment |
| and boating mix there can be tragic consequences. | | | | · More willing to be reckless or take risks |
| Thousands of people are injured or killed every year | | | | · Impaired hand-eye coordination and other |
| due to boating accidents caused influenced by drivers | | | | navigation skills |
| who have been drinking and boating. When people | | | | These are some of the affects that drinking can |
| drink their reaction times are diminished, making it | | | | have on your ability to guide a boat. If your |
| difficult for them to react to obstructions and other | | | | navigation skills are impacted you are less likely to be |
| surprises that can pop up in the road. | | | | able to prevent accidents and could even cause one |
| Why You Should Avoid Drinking and Boating | | | | yourself. If you plan on drinking during your fun day |
| Navigating a boat takes coordination and experience. | | | | out it might be a good idea to have someone else |
| As with any other vehicle it is important to look | | | | drive the boat. |
| ahead and maneuver your vehicle in a way that | | | | For More Information |
| keeps all passengers and the vehicles itself safe from | | | | By knowing what dangers are associated with an |
| harm or damage. This takes decision making and the | | | | activity you are better able to make decisions |
| ability to react to changes in conditions. | | | | accordingly. When you act with safety standards in |
| Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it slows down your | | | | mind you will not only be preventing accidents and |
| senses. If you are behind a steering wheel this means | | | | promoting your personal wellbeing, but you will also |
| your reaction time will be hindered and your ability to | | | | be working to keep the general public and public |
| think ahead will diminish with the more alcohol you | | | | areas safer. |