Islander, who says there has to be only one operator? Any one with a paddle is an operator.
In general, I'm on the fence with this. Yes, operating a canoe while drunk is dangerous for you, your passengers and rescuers, and it should be illegal. But, lumping this offense in with BWI and all ramifications that has on your automobile driving record and auto insurance is a punishment that doesn't fit the crime.
Paddling a canoe drunk just is not in the same league as driving a car or boat drunk.
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