Boating Under The Influence??

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by michaelrene

I asked a marine OPP (police) officer the rules regarding consumption of alcohol or other legal items(marijuana) on a boat. His reply was while at anchor or docked anyone can consume whatever they wish. However once underway no persons on board can consume any of those products. Yes the toilet and cooking appliances are also required. Then he proceeded to tell me they they mainly only hassle powerboats since we are “a pain in the ass to pull over. Too rolly “. Lol

I do think the water police go after powerboats more than sail. A case of criminal "profiling" no doubt .

[puffcard]

There are some anchorages near Miami, like Stadium. Where the fast Barbie boats party very hard and very long, close to daybreak. Less than 2 miles from USCG Miami, where is the justice.