LondonGuy Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hi, virgin boater here! I appreciate that it would be very foolish to get legless and try to pilot a boat on the broads. However can you actually be breathalysed in charge of a boat? Is it a crime? Has anyone ever been charged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 If they believe that driving a boat dangerously, they will breathalyser you.And take action if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, LondonGuy said: Has anyone ever been charged? Of course not - no forum member would ever drink too much to be incapable! 🤥 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 It is illegal to navigate a vessel on The Broads whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs , the police can arrest and prosecute if you are found to be so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey69 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Not to be a kill joy, worth remembering your surrounded by water, with ropes and possibly a fast flowing river so be careful if you bend one on and decide it’s a great idea to go out and check your mooring line ‘cos your captain Ahab😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 You can be charged for being drunk on a bicycle. Zero points on the licence though. Now there`s a thought, driving licence for boaters anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, vanessan said: Of course not - no forum member would ever drink too much to be incapable! 🤥 Incapable of what though Mrs V??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Jayfire said: Incapable of what though Mrs V??? Incapable of driving a boat Cap’n sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Not just driving the boat. Isn’t the Captain responsible for their crew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I think that also behooves crew members to remain sober. Working on the deck whilst inebriated can be fatal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceSwinger Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 6 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: It is illegal to navigate a vessel on The Broads whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs , the police can arrest and prosecute if you are found to be so . Not to split hairs, but the wording of the byelaw is slightly different. Byelaw 83 states "A person shall not navigate a vessel whilst under the influence of drink or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of taking proper control of the vessel." The difference to me being go ahead and have a couple, but really know your limits. And then stop a couple or more pints before you hit that limit! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 In either case , it is down to the interpreted appearance of being “under the influence” made by the relative authorities representative The abridged version i quoted from is as it appears in the Norfolk Constabulary guide , as opposed to the full quotation from the BA bylaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I always assumed every one was assumed drunk till proven otherwise. I was once congratulated by a reedham quay warden on a cracking mooring but he was a bit horrified by the reply of "yeah, not bad for 5 pints". .. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I always assumed that helming and drinking was compulsory. I’m quite good at it even though I say so myself. Had lots of practice Griff 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speleologist Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 The Railways and Transport Safety Act (2003) contains a provision for alcohol limits. These have not, to date, been enacted, but the Secretary of State could do so at any time. Section 80 is the relevant bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Oh bloody hell, here we go again. When the 'Holier than thou' brigade has quite finished its tirade of temperance, could its members perhaps answer a few questions. When under way, who is more likely to fall in and drown,(other methods of death are available) the drunken crew or the drunken helmsman? How would you word that in law? When moored, who is more likely to fall in and drown,(see above rider) the drunks returning from the pub or the drunks on board fishing? Word that one for the law. And finally, is it your intention to kill off once and for all, the broads as a holiday destination? Please don't come back at me saying "Many broads holiday makers don't drink" because if that were true ...a. there wouldn't be the problem you're discussing and b. the moorings close to pubs wouldn't be so busy. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 11 hours ago, YnysMon said: Not just driving the boat. Isn’t the Captain responsible for their crew? There might not be any crew, lots of solo helms about. And some of those like their wee drams! (Not thinking of anyone in particular of course......) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Agree MM, the whole pleasure is to be able to have a glass of your choice while going along. Not to get blathered. Take that away and most of us would not be best pleased. And quite to the contrary to what is said - people up here do like a tipple or two. You try and purchase any spirit when it is on offer in Beccles. The shelves are empty, but no one drinks up here. !! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: Please don't come back at me saying "Many broads holiday makers don't drink" because if that were true ...a. there wouldn't be the problem you're discussing and b. the moorings close to pubs wouldn't be so busy. I ruddy do I don't need a mooring close to a pub either, I'll walk for hours to get to a Broads pub and back before falling over and landing back into the boat Interestingly I find my mooring up improves with the increase in alcohol consumption. So much so I can't ever remember messing up a mooring when under the influence...or do I mean I just can't remember ever mooring up ..... As long as you are in a responsible state to control your boat to the best of your ability and stay safe whilst also remaining respectful of others and their property, then a beer or two along the way can only enhance the beautiful Broads experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, Jayfire said: As long as you are in a responsible state to control your boat to the best of your ability and stay safe whilst also remaining respectful of others and their property, then a beer or two along the way can only enhance the beautiful Broads experience. I'll drink to that. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, Jayfire said: As long as you are in a responsible state to control your boat to the best of your ability and stay safe whilst also remaining respectful of others and their property, then a beer or two along the way can only enhance the beautiful Broads experience. 'ere, 'ere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, Jayfire said: I'll walk for hours to get to a Broads pub and back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jayfire said: As long as you are in a responsible state to control your boat to the best of your ability and stay safe whilst also remaining respectful of others and their property, then a beer or two along the way can only enhance the beautiful Broads experience. Well said Cap’n although something tells me you haven’t had enough laughing juice today yet. Those words aren’t slurred enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, vanessan said: Well said Cap’n although something tells me you haven’t had enough laughing juice today yet. Those words aren’t slurred enough! Whaz yooooo sayin Mizzezzzz Veee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jayfire said: Whaz yooooo sayin Mizzezzzz Veee? That’s more like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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