Drinking and Boating

Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. Don't let drinking blow up your boating fun.

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Alcohol affects judgment, vision, balance and coordination. These impairments increase the likelihood of accidents afloat for both passengers and boat operators. In boating deaths involving alcohol use, over half the victims capsized their boats and/or fell overboard.

In this video, we visit with three highway patrolmen who are responsible for patrolling Lake of the Ozarks and keeping boaters safe. One thing we learned is that alcohol is a pervading cause of accidents and injury on the lake. Listen to how it not only affects boaters but also the troopers responsible for keeping them safe.

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As the captain of a boat, you are the person in charge, responsible for the lives of all those on your vessel. Responsible captains don't drink and boat. Stay dry on the water.

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Alcohol is #1 contributing cause to boating accidents and deaths.

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Life after 6.5 years in prison.

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Every year people are injured in boating accidents caused by drunk boat drivers.

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Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths. Stay safe, stay sober!

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Operation Drywater: What might happen if you drink and boat.

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This summer, law enforcement officials will be on the look-out for impaired drivers and boaters. Be Safe. Be Smart. Never Boat Under The Influence.

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