legal to drink beer in a kayak? - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bus kid · 09-27-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I am soooooo ready

Wrong forum, please move you ad to the classified section!

DanaPT · 09-27-2012, 05:07 PM

I can't imagine the type of attention one would have to bring to themselves to get a cop to stop a kayaker on the water cause of a beer in their hand.

I'd bet $1.54 that no one on this site has ever been given a DUI while paddeling or peddeling on the water. UNLESS of course you and your kayak ended up washed out to sea and the USCG and local law enforcement/public safety were out looking for your drunken passed out ass. Or you get hit by a boat (your fault or not).

IF I'm wrong, and someone has been busted for drinking while, going to or coming from fishing, I'll pay the $1.54. Cold hard cash and coin.

You'll just have to come up here are get it. OR if you are near la jolla, just call when me when the bite is WFO and I'll meet you on the water down there.

Redeyejedi · 09-27-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nitsuj

So if I'm reading the laws correctly I can drink a beer while piloting my seaplane*?

*I don't own a seaplane, but if I did I'd wear my beer helmet

that's how i read it too. all's i need to now, add some wings and a prop to the yak and i think we're golden.

roby · 09-27-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Just for the record I was not drunk and I was only "high" on camraderie.....

FlyFishinYakr · 09-27-2012, 10:17 PM

Careful, Seaplanes come under the FAA rules. My backround is from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. Coast Guard & Harbor Patrol usually don't worry about Kayakers cause you are not likely to ram and sink a boat or kill a swimmer. As previously mentioned, unless you get messed up and don't return when scheduled and someone reports you missing, cause your passed out in your yak, then you'll have a problem and a large SAR (search and rescue) bill from the Coast Guard not to mention a free stay @ the local jail overnight.
Drinking while operating a motorized vessel is a different thing. That's treated like a motor vehicle DUI violation. Boat registration suspended and possibly DMV License, depending on Judge and probation.
Just my .02
FFY.

09-27-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeyejedi

i rarely miss a chance to crack a cold one out there.

there is something about being out on a calm, sunny day....relax, watch the shore-circus, take in the coastline, and perhaps even

get some line in the water.

also, there is a difference between getting drunk and having a few brews over a day on the water.

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Originally Posted by nitsuj

Dunno if it's legal or not but I can say for sure that putting it in Nalgene bottles make it look less beer-y to anybody that may care

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Just Drink your beer and smoke your weeed...no big deal...just don't be stupid! That's my opinion!

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Originally Posted by GR6RR

daym. been breaking the law all this time...

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Originally Posted by wbrewski

it's not legal only if they catch you, been doing it for years, just be discreet, get a Starbucks on the way keep the cup and pour beer into it.

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Originally Posted by Redeyejedi

juth dthrink your weed anth schmoke yer beer.
andth donth be sthuped.

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Originally Posted by todd one

I go to a lot of concerts at Humphrey's By The Bay, on my kayak. I'm going to Crosby Stills and Nash Saturday night. I sit out there and have a few beers and enjoy the free show. I never thought I was braking the law. it's not a motor vehicle. If I am, 80% of the boats out there are too.

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YOU'RE ALL BUSTED. Hands behind your backs.
Now, for safety and LEGAL reasons.... I'll be commandeering your beer.

And, your

Sorry. It's my job, nothing you can do about it....

Now I know who to look for on the water. Didn't anyone ever teach you, be careful what you post on the interwebs!

tacmik · 09-27-2012, 11:14 PM

I'll be comendearing your beer.

And didn't anyone ever tell you to use spell check?
Guess I'll have to "commandeer" the B & B (beer and bugs) from you.

raffman55 · 09-28-2012, 10:47 AM

I spent many a day on the bay, cracked many a beer, drank scotch and tequila (at diferent times), while enjoying a cigar, paddling about. Polce boat passed me on many occasions, never an issue. Navy boats, the same. Not an issue for me any longer anyways, as I gave up drinking a year ago. Enjoy.

09-28-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by raffman55

I spent many a day on the bay, cracked many a beer, drank scotch and tequila (at diferent times), while enjoying a cigar, paddling about. Polce boat passed me on many occasions, never an issue. Navy boats, the same. Not an issue for me any longer anyways, as I gave up drinking a year ago. Enjoy.

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steveooo · 09-28-2012, 11:58 AM

There is no open container laws on a boat in the CA ocean. While it is not illegal to crack a cold one, it is illegal to operate the vessel while impaired or under the influence. Don't be drunk OTW, don't blow more than a .08, or act stupid enough to give them a reason to deem you "under the influence", and you will be fine.

Getting legal advice from strangers on the internet? #Winning!

09-28-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

There is no open container laws on a boat in the CA ocean. While it is not illegal to crack a cold one, it is illegal to operate the vessel while impaired or under the influence. Don't be drunk OTW, don't blow more than a .08, or act stupid enough to give them a reason to deem you "under the influence", and you will be fine.

Getting legal advice from strangers on the internet? #Winning!

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But you put me on my first WSB so I'll let you off with a warning

maui jim · 09-28-2012, 08:50 PM

Lets go Jeorge!!!!!

jorluivil · 09-29-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

Lets go Jeorge!!!!!

fo-shizzo-my-nizzo

Dannowar · 09-29-2012, 02:08 AM

Man, I was so stoned the first time I paddled out. Surf launch on an ocean 6 foot. Rods in scupper holes. Sittin in water. Didn't flip once.

09-27-2012, 11:14 PM	#27
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I'll be comendearing your beer. And didn't anyone ever tell you to use spell check? Guess I'll have to "commandeer" the B & B (beer and bugs) from you. __________________

09-28-2012, 10:47 AM	#28
raffman55 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 37	I spent many a day on the bay, cracked many a beer, drank scotch and tequila (at diferent times), while enjoying a cigar, paddling about. Polce boat passed me on many occasions, never an issue. Navy boats, the same. Not an issue for me any longer anyways, as I gave up drinking a year ago. Enjoy. __________________ Never eat anything bigger than your head

09-28-2012, 08:50 PM	#32
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Lets go Jeorge!!!!! __________________

09-27-2012, 05:07 PM	#22
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	I can't imagine the type of attention one would have to bring to themselves to get a cop to stop a kayaker on the water cause of a beer in their hand. I'd bet $1.54 that no one on this site has ever been given a DUI while paddeling or peddeling on the water. UNLESS of course you and your kayak ended up washed out to sea and the USCG and local law enforcement/public safety were out looking for your drunken passed out ass. Or you get hit by a boat (your fault or not). IF I'm wrong, and someone has been busted for drinking while, going to or coming from fishing, I'll pay the $1.54. Cold hard cash and coin. You'll just have to come up here are get it. OR if you are near la jolla, just call when me when the bite is WFO and I'll meet you on the water down there.

09-27-2012, 10:17 PM	#25
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Careful, Seaplanes come under the FAA rules. My backround is from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. Coast Guard & Harbor Patrol usually don't worry about Kayakers cause you are not likely to ram and sink a boat or kill a swimmer. As previously mentioned, unless you get messed up and don't return when scheduled and someone reports you missing, cause your passed out in your yak, then you'll have a problem and a large SAR (search and rescue) bill from the Coast Guard not to mention a free stay @ the local jail overnight. Drinking while operating a motorized vessel is a different thing. That's treated like a motor vehicle DUI violation. Boat registration suspended and possibly DMV License, depending on Judge and probation. Just my .02 FFY.

09-28-2012, 11:58 AM	#30
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	There is no open container laws on a boat in the CA ocean. While it is not illegal to crack a cold one, it is illegal to operate the vessel while impaired or under the influence. Don't be drunk OTW, don't blow more than a .08, or act stupid enough to give them a reason to deem you "under the influence", and you will be fine. Getting legal advice from strangers on the internet? #Winning!

09-29-2012, 02:08 AM	#34
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Man, I was so stoned the first time I paddled out. Surf launch on an ocean 6 foot. Rods in scupper holes. Sittin in water. Didn't flip once.