Alcohol impairs one's ability to swim. The drinker may be unable to swim at all, or may swim downward in the dark. Alcohol in the bloodstream shortens cold-water survival time.
Alcohol compounds the effects of wind, sun, and fatigue.
Alcohol affects the boat operating skills and reaction times just as it affects road vehicle operating skills. By visiting this and other City of Kent web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the City of Kent web site.