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| Alcohol and Water - Do they mix? |
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| I know you're saying, "Here we go again". That's ok...being a smoker I fully understand! For a lot of boaters out there this topic is unnecessary but if we can prevent one accident on the water then it's not a waste of time. Boating and alcohol are a deadly mix. Alcohol is involved in approximately 50-70% of boating fatalities nationwide each year. Alcohol affects your ability to function in three ways. Your balance, good judgement, and reaction time is affected almost immediately with the first consumed drink. Because of the effects of the heat, sun, and wind, it takes only half as much alcohol to impair your ability to operate a boat as it does a car. For every 18-degree increase in air temperature (above normal room temperature) your body's absorption rate for alcohol doubles. Over 700 people die in boating related accidents each year. 90% of the alcohol related fatalities are from drowning. Alcohol should never be consumed with any type of depressant which is commonly found in allergy or cold medicines. The combination can result in an increased and exaggerated effect of the alcohol, particularly with motor skills. Pulse rates and breathing can also drop to dangerously low levels. Death can result from consumption of alcohol and prescription tranquilizers and pain killers. Purchasing alcohol at a local marina can be expensive. But, a few beers might cost you more than you could imagine. Boating under the influence is a Federal offense. It carries the possibility of a year in jail and a $1000. fine. Limit your alcohol consumption to one drink per hour or less. Always eat before you drink and sip your drinks instead of gulping them. All of us face a growing threat on the water. We have to work together to solve the problem. The speed and thrills of riding the waves is something that is hard to beat, but the tide can turn deadly if you go overboard. |
| The affects of alcohol are different from person to person depending on their tolerance. The following chart lists general effects based on blood-alcohol content (BAC as it is commonly referred to). The following information was researched from www.alcoholism.about.com BAC .02 to .04 mood is intensified slight memory and judgement impairment BAC .05 to .06 warm relaxed feeling emotions and mood become exaggerated slight balance and speech disturbance BAC .07 to .13 speech noticeably impaired significant reaction time loss feeling of mild depression or nervousness short term memory loss judgment is seriously impaired legal intoxification is .08 to .10 (even lower for Commercial Drivers) BAC .14 to .17 all physical and mental capabilities impaired balance disturbance resulting in standing or walking difficulties BAC .18 to .30 general confusion and haziness all cognitive abilities disrupted BAC .31 and above alcohol induced coma possible death Please think when you drink! |
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