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alcohol/ blood test
To have a sample of your blood or breath tested for alcohol.
3 years
0.05% blood alcohol concentration
In accordance with Homeland Security, approaching a U.S. naval vessel within 100 yards should be avoided by recreational boaters. It is a felony offense to violate the Naval Vessel Protection Zone.
No alcohol was not a factor in conways deat he had a blood vessel burst in his stomach & his heart stopped twice on the operating table & he had a heart attack sincerely patricia hardy
Steer into the wind.
When operating a vessel at greater than idle speed, boaters must maintain safety practices such as keeping a proper lookout for other watercraft and obstacles, following the navigation rules, having all required safety equipment onboard, and being aware of the local regulations and speed limits. Additionally, it is important to have a designated sober operator and to be familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel at higher speeds.
Keeping his/her vessel and crew out of danger
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
N noise and vibration amplify drowsiness and dizziness, and can cause confusion, and disorientation while operating a vessel....distractions....