What's the law on alcohol and kayaking?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Loudog · 03-21-2014, 09:39 PM

I see guys having a beer or two and I do myself ... while fishing. So I was wondering what the law actually is... Is it like drinking and driving DUI or riding a bike and drinking a beer?? Because you can get a DUI riding a bike because it's considered a vehicle. Is a kayak considered a vehicle like a bike or a boat? not really sure... And is it different in the harbor than in open water? I know on a boat the passengers can drink but the driver cannot if you're the driver on kayak and is it like riding a bike in Huntington Beach with a beer in your hand on the strand.

YakDout · 03-21-2014, 09:42 PM

I would think no motor would allow you to have a couple beers. But in sure you would have to be a distance from shore since it's against the law on the beach. I'm sure someone will quote the law here .

jorluivil · 03-21-2014, 09:46 PM

Its gonna be a great weekend

Carp · 03-21-2014, 09:47 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...p/t-15341.html

octico · 03-21-2014, 10:05 PM

Carry a flask no one will know

alanw · 03-21-2014, 10:14 PM

If I see you drinking I may have to confiscate at least one of your beers

ful-rac · 03-21-2014, 10:17 PM

Just drink your beer and be happy...i wouldnt reccomend getting wasted out there though....bring enough for everybody while your at it

Rambo · 03-21-2014, 10:24 PM

Just what everyone stated.. Just drink and don't be stupid. They know Most people are drinking on their vessel.

alanw · 03-21-2014, 10:29 PM

That reminds me, I had my kayak searched last weekend by a DFW warden. I had empty beer cans in the foot area and he said nothing during his search for illegal fish.

Which also reminds me, never consent to a search.

Loudog · 03-21-2014, 10:30 PM

Hahaha. All good replays my only worry is the Coast Guard and the OC sheriff in Newport Harbor
@ yakdout bikes don't have motors either. And you can get a DUI on a bike So that's why I'm wondering... And Tony if I remember right Vodka good guy.
To be honest usually take three beers for the ride. No more for less. But just don't want to get busted for having a good time you know..?

Loudog · 03-21-2014, 10:42 PM

Not saying getting blasted just having a couple of beers, and maybe even a cigar... Come on sometimes on a boat by yourself it's just the freedom. Maybe you don't have a beer and you just have a coffee. That's cool too... But the whole idea is to have fun and I don't want the Coast Guard rolling up on me for a beer.

William Novotny · 03-21-2014, 10:49 PM

Just drink your beer and be responsible. I think everyone on this board that partakes has a few cold ones on the water. Shiiiit I've made a thermos full of ice cold Margarita to take out. Complete with plastic Margarita glass, lime and salt. That was a great day

sandydiego · 03-21-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Loudog

Not saying getting blasted just having a couple of beers, and maybe even a cigar... Come on sometimes on a boat by yourself it's just the freedom. Maybe you don't have a beer and you just have a coffee. That's cool too... But the whole idea is to have fun and I don't want the Coast Guard rolling up on me for a beer.

The coast guard is in the bay busting drunk powerboaters. Never seen one in LJ. Always have a sixer. I do. You make more friends that way.

Cheers

Steve

tacmik · 03-22-2014, 07:42 AM

Per Ca. Code 548245.42. Any person that is engaging in fishing out of a kayak in California waters that does not have beer on board. Will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the fisherman's code of conduct and such punishment shall be to be keelhauled under a Pa 14 until said fisherman has seen the error or his (or her) way and has bought beer for every fisherman on the water.

Deamon · 03-22-2014, 08:11 AM

[QUOTE=Loudog;187167]... And Tony if I remember right Vodka good guy.
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Loudog...we missed you at the last Sewer/Lake Irvine overnighter. Definitely way less vodka consumed by Tony but Caden went off on whatever he was drinking. He popped out some mini-speakers and hooked them up to his iphone. I just about threw it all into the fire...

Roby wet Matt's bed, word. Lots of very good food. Next time Holmes. Jim

Loudog · 03-22-2014, 03:28 PM

[QUOTE=Deamon;187185]

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Originally Posted by Loudog

... And Tony if I remember right Vodka good guy.
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Loudog...we missed you at the last Sewer/Lake Irvine overnighter. Definitely way less vodka consumed by Tony but Caden went off on whatever he was drinking. He popped out some mini-speakers and hooked them up to his iphone. I just about threw it all into the fire...

Roby wet Matt's bed, word. Lots of very good food. Next time Holmes. Jim

Cursed that damn voice to text. thanks Deamon I was already having a few brews last night when I posted that LOL.

FISH11 · 03-22-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

Per Ca. Code 548245.42. Any person that is engaging in fishing out of a kayak in California waters that does not have beer on board. Will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the fisherman's code of conduct and such punishment shall be to be keelhauled under a Pa 14 until said fisherman has seen the error or his (or her) way and has bought beer for every fisherman on the water.

I love it! I always take a six pac of Tecate (in cans of course). In the 9 to 12 hrs spend fishing and paddling my x-factor I never feel like I'm too drunk. The amount of time and work out lets my body process it so there's no ill effect. I like Will's idea of the thermos with margaritas, plastic glass and salt, might have to try that on a trip this summer. Tight Lines

alanw · 03-22-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

I love it! I always take a six pac of Tecate (in cans of course).

Should be a law against drinking Tecate

dorado50 · 03-22-2014, 10:28 PM

which is better for you, alcohol or weed?. would one or the other would help impair my judgment to the extreme ? need some rock solid info from you pros out there.

Cadillyak · 03-22-2014, 10:33 PM

Gotta have brews on board. I'm an IPA man myself, so with ballast point using cans now, I can bring bigeye and sculpin on the water with me.

03-21-2014, 09:39 PM	#1
Loudog Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 93	What's the law on alcohol and kayaking?? I see guys having a beer or two and I do myself ... while fishing. So I was wondering what the law actually is... Is it like drinking and driving DUI or riding a bike and drinking a beer?? Because you can get a DUI riding a bike because it's considered a vehicle. Is a kayak considered a vehicle like a bike or a boat? not really sure... And is it different in the harbor than in open water? I know on a boat the passengers can drink but the driver cannot if you're the driver on kayak and is it like riding a bike in Huntington Beach with a beer in your hand on the strand.

03-21-2014, 09:46 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Its gonna be a great weekend __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-21-2014, 09:47 PM	#4
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...p/t-15341.html __________________ "California.. If it's not illegal it's going to cost ya" -Bob Munden

03-21-2014, 10:05 PM	#5
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Carry a flask no one will know Last edited by octico; 03-21-2014 at 10:22 PM.

03-21-2014, 10:14 PM	#6
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	If I see you drinking I may have to confiscate at least one of your beers __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-21-2014, 09:42 PM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I would think no motor would allow you to have a couple beers. But in sure you would have to be a distance from shore since it's against the law on the beach. I'm sure someone will quote the law here .

03-21-2014, 10:17 PM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Just drink your beer and be happy...i wouldnt reccomend getting wasted out there though....bring enough for everybody while your at it __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-21-2014, 10:24 PM	#8
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Just what everyone stated.. Just drink and don't be stupid. They know Most people are drinking on their vessel.

03-21-2014, 10:29 PM	#9
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	That reminds me, I had my kayak searched last weekend by a DFW warden. I had empty beer cans in the foot area and he said nothing during his search for illegal fish. Which also reminds me, never consent to a search. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-21-2014, 10:30 PM	#10
Loudog Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 93	Hahaha. All good replays my only worry is the Coast Guard and the OC sheriff in Newport Harbor @ yakdout bikes don't have motors either. And you can get a DUI on a bike So that's why I'm wondering... And Tony if I remember right Vodka good guy. To be honest usually take three beers for the ride. No more for less. But just don't want to get busted for having a good time you know..?

03-21-2014, 10:42 PM	#11
Loudog Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 93	Not saying getting blasted just having a couple of beers, and maybe even a cigar... Come on sometimes on a boat by yourself it's just the freedom. Maybe you don't have a beer and you just have a coffee. That's cool too... But the whole idea is to have fun and I don't want the Coast Guard rolling up on me for a beer.

03-21-2014, 10:49 PM	#12
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Just drink your beer and be responsible. I think everyone on this board that partakes has a few cold ones on the water. Shiiiit I've made a thermos full of ice cold Margarita to take out. Complete with plastic Margarita glass, lime and salt. That was a great day __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-22-2014, 07:42 AM	#14
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Per Ca. Code 548245.42. Any person that is engaging in fishing out of a kayak in California waters that does not have beer on board. Will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the fisherman's code of conduct and such punishment shall be to be keelhauled under a Pa 14 until said fisherman has seen the error or his (or her) way and has bought beer for every fisherman on the water. __________________

03-22-2014, 08:11 AM	#15
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	[QUOTE=Loudog;187167]... And Tony if I remember right Vodka good guy. QUOTE] Loudog...we missed you at the last Sewer/Lake Irvine overnighter. Definitely way less vodka consumed by Tony but Caden went off on whatever he was drinking. He popped out some mini-speakers and hooked them up to his iphone. I just about threw it all into the fire... Roby wet Matt's bed, word. Lots of very good food. Next time Holmes. Jim __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

03-22-2014, 10:28 PM	#19
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	which is better for you, alcohol or weed?. would one or the other would help impair my judgment to the extreme ? need some rock solid info from you pros out there.

03-22-2014, 10:33 PM	#20
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Gotta have brews on board. I'm an IPA man myself, so with ballast point using cans now, I can bring bigeye and sculpin on the water with me. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback