Monday, September 21, 2009

Drunk In Charge Of A Jet Ski?

By George Ross

Jet Skiing is an exhilarating sport. Breaking the waters in your extreme equipment, slicing through the surf while turning trick after trick is an exciting adventure. It is easy to picture loosing yourself in the excitement and fun. You can imagine what you could be like when you are under the influence of alcohol.

A lot of people are becoming more anxious concerning riders and drivers who have been drinking before taking a ride on their rigs. It is a common sight to see young people having drinks on the beach these days. Jet Ski rule violations have been linked to such incidents. It has been noticed that rule breakers had a round of shots before riding their machines and get dangerously close to the boats in local bays.

Responsible Jet Ski owners are quite adamant in banning alcohol from their machines. They particularly listen to concerns of other people as well. They also never allow anybody who has been drinking to ride much less drive their Jet Skis.

Most if not all Jet Skiing accidents are associated with not obeying safety precautions and rules. Several of this mishaps are also related to alcohol intoxication.

2 citizens were involved in a Jet Skiing accident in Kentucky. As another rig was passing behind him, a drunk driver suddenly made a turn to his left. A major factor was played by alcohol in this mishap dulling the concentration and judgment of the driver.

There are also people who voice concerns about the excessive noise Jet Skiers make at times claiming that riders may have been drunk or drinking, but most often than not, the riders are only enjoying themselves.

Everyone must remember that everybody needs to be sober when they are out in the water. It is even more important to bear in mind that we should never operate a watercraft when under the influence of alcohol. Not only do we endanger our own life but those of others as well.

I have read in a personal injury lawyer's site that drinking and water sports should never mix. Furthermore, anybody should never command any mode of transportation after consuming alcohol. Any mishap resulting from it will rest upon his shoulders.

While Jet Skiing is a fun and thrill packed sport, we must always learn by heart that not only are we responsible for our safety, but for the welfare of others as well.

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