“A mixture of high blood alcohol content, high speed, driving in the dark and lack of buoyancy equipment are often the cause of accidents in recreational boats. Even with a low blood alcohol level, you can have a poorer reactivity and you can become more risk-averse. If you stay sober behind the wheel, you do a lot to reduce your own risk and that of others.

Children imitate us adults. Be mindful of what your next generation of captains will learn from you.”

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