The same way it does when you are driving a car
.08
Makes it more likely that you will have an accident
Slightly more when on a boat
Physical reactions become slower
A blood alcohol level as low as 0.1 has been shown to affect divided attention while driving.
Slightly more when on a boat
Slightly more when on a boat
Slightly more when on a boat
Slightly more when on a boat
Slightly more when on a boat
Alcohol impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction times, significantly increasing the risk of accidents while operating a boat. Even small amounts can affect your ability to navigate, respond to emergencies, and maintain balance, leading to unsafe situations. Additionally, legal limits for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while boating are often lower than for driving a car, and exceeding these limits can result in severe penalties. It's crucial to stay sober to ensure the safety of yourself and others on the water.
The increase in alcohol consumption, by the operator, is correlated with a decrease in operational safety of the vessel, its crew and its passengers. Or Physical reactions become slower.