beer on the water...? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

robmandel · 03-02-2011, 02:35 PM

yes, but the thing with a kayak is it is not a motorized vehicle. I doubt it would classify as a vessel either. I mean, what if I took out a float tube, or an inner tube or a pool raft, how does that differ from a kayak. there are no CF numbers on a kayak.

even if you are under the limit, you can't drive a car and be drinking a beer. period. paddling under the influence, you're more a danger to yourself than anything

bubblehide · 03-02-2011, 03:33 PM

Rob that is some excellent logic, but from my understanding, a kayak would be classified as a vessel, under the "not otherwise documented" section of the USGS definition.

The bottom line is that many laws are written in such a way, that they can apply broadly, and are subject to the officers discretion.

jorluivil · 03-02-2011, 03:48 PM

Get a tandem and look for a buddy who doesn't drink.

T Bone · 03-02-2011, 04:01 PM

You can get a dui on a bicycle.A bicycle is considered a motorized vehicle (you are the motor)I know lots of people roll on bikes to go from Party to party(Newport and HB comes to mind)so they can drink profusely.I know they Issue DUI's but I heard they dont stick in court because you would have a hard time killing someone on a bike.

-scallywag- · 03-02-2011, 04:11 PM

I would NEVER drink or use drugs while kayaking....SAFETY FIRST !!!!!

surfnutnj · 03-02-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

I would NEVER drink or use drugs while kayaking....SAFETY FIRST !!!!!

IMO if you have a beer or two (depending on your tolerance i guess) and stay sober and functional and remember to be safe, there is nothing wrong with sipping a cold one while fishing.

bubblehide · 03-02-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by surfnutnj

IMO if you have a beer or two (depending on your tolerance i guess) and stay sober and functional and remember to be safe, there is nothing wrong with sipping a cold one while fishing.

Okay, next time out, I'm looking for you, please make sure you have an extra one

Nic D · 03-02-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

I would NEVER drink or use drugs while kayaking....SAFETY FIRST !!!!!

sarcasm at its finest!

fishsouthcounty · 03-02-2011, 06:16 PM

Haha wow thanks for all the advice. I just was lookin mostly for a yes or no. I save my heavy drinking for land always when I am the one who is in control.... I was just curious as to the regulations to bring out maybe a tall can or two to sip on throughout the day. Definitely would never take it to a level of intoxication that would even remotely be of question. Just a pleasure beer as I do enjoy beer quite a bit. Anyway thanks again for settin it straight for me.

Riskey Water · 03-03-2011, 10:11 AM

Heard of a guy in Norco that got a DUI on a horse ,he was passed out ,but the horse had been to and from the bar so many times it knew the way home ,the rider fought it and got charged instead for having a stray animal on the lose .What a world

StinkyMatt · 03-03-2011, 11:17 AM

Dude, put it in a flippin sippy cup if you must have your beer.

Don't make this a thinking sport.......use your melon, don't pound a 40 ouncer in front of the CG, patrol boat and you'll be OK.

dmrides · 03-02-2011, 07:07 PM

Did you guys ever see Floatopia in Mission Bay? There were some drunk ass people out on pool floats, rafts, surfboards, kayaks, canoes, etc.

Go for a paddle, have a beer, no one is going to bother you, unless you give them a reason to.

dsafety · 03-04-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrides

Go for a paddle, have a beer, no one is going to bother you, unless you give them a reason to.

This is the best advice from this thread. It says it all.

Bob

03-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#2
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Rob that is some excellent logic, but from my understanding, a kayak would be classified as a vessel, under the "not otherwise documented" section of the USGS definition. The bottom line is that many laws are written in such a way, that they can apply broadly, and are subject to the officers discretion. Last edited by bubblehide; 03-02-2011 at 03:35 PM. Reason: addition

03-02-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	You can get a dui on a bicycle.A bicycle is considered a motorized vehicle (you are the motor)I know lots of people roll on bikes to go from Party to party(Newport and HB comes to mind)so they can drink profusely.I know they Issue DUI's but I heard they dont stick in court because you would have a hard time killing someone on a bike. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-02-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
robmandel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 186	yes, but the thing with a kayak is it is not a motorized vehicle. I doubt it would classify as a vessel either. I mean, what if I took out a float tube, or an inner tube or a pool raft, how does that differ from a kayak. there are no CF numbers on a kayak. even if you are under the limit, you can't drive a car and be drinking a beer. period. paddling under the influence, you're more a danger to yourself than anything

03-02-2011, 03:48 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Get a tandem and look for a buddy who doesn't drink.

03-02-2011, 04:11 PM	#5
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	I would NEVER drink or use drugs while kayaking....SAFETY FIRST !!!!!

03-02-2011, 06:16 PM	#9
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Haha wow thanks for all the advice. I just was lookin mostly for a yes or no. I save my heavy drinking for land always when I am the one who is in control.... I was just curious as to the regulations to bring out maybe a tall can or two to sip on throughout the day. Definitely would never take it to a level of intoxication that would even remotely be of question. Just a pleasure beer as I do enjoy beer quite a bit. Anyway thanks again for settin it straight for me.

03-03-2011, 10:11 AM	#10
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	Heard of a guy in Norco that got a DUI on a horse ,he was passed out ,but the horse had been to and from the bar so many times it knew the way home ,the rider fought it and got charged instead for having a stray animal on the lose .What a world

03-03-2011, 11:17 AM	#11
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Dude, put it in a flippin sippy cup if you must have your beer. Don't make this a thinking sport.......use your melon, don't pound a 40 ouncer in front of the CG, patrol boat and you'll be OK.

03-02-2011, 07:07 PM	#12
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Did you guys ever see Floatopia in Mission Bay? There were some drunk ass people out on pool floats, rafts, surfboards, kayaks, canoes, etc. Go for a paddle, have a beer, no one is going to bother you, unless you give them a reason to.