Alcohol and drugs
Alcohol/ drugs continue to be a significant contributing factor in boating fatalities.
Project goals
To better inform the boating community of the tragic link between alcohol/ drugs and on-water incidents, injuries and fatalities.
Project lead
NSW
Key messages
Go easy on the drink
Boaters Fatigue – the combination of wind, waves and sun can multiply the effects of alcohol
Excess alcohol is a significant factor in fatal and serious injuries
Excess alcohol impairs coordination, judgement, vision, balance and reaction times, greatly increasing the risk of having an incident. The effects of alcohol can be intensified by conditions on the water such as sun, waves and glare.
Resources
Stay Under .05