legal to drink beer in a kayak?

[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.

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]

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.

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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