Same with driving.

I know nobody wants to think about it, ask or say if they know something but was last weekends accident alcohol related? If it wasn't then I think we need to remove that notion. If it was I think it needs to be brought out front and center. We have seen far to many die boating in the last few years and as the boats get faster this will always be an issue for us and our hobby. I think each accident leaves us with a lesson. Years ago I was guilty of drinking through out the day and running the boat. I am thankful I never hurt anyone or myself. I stopped doing it a long time ago for many reasons, faster boat, older & wiser, more mature, family, more law enforcement presence, but most of all watching these tragedies. All accidents have a cause, it could mechanical, alcohol related, bad driving, conditions or speed. By removing the heavy alcohol use it prevents many accidents. Let someone else drive the boat, they'll love it! Stay were you are and keep the party going and if you do head back after a few don't let the beer muscles take over and drive like an idiot. Be safe out there. No disrespect meant in this post to anyone!

So you guys pull up to a bar and order a water or coke. That`s just weird

Actually, yes. The beer is in the boat! Like I said, I won't get drunk but I will sure as hell enjoy a couple cold ones on the water. My favorite is Alaskan Icy Bay IPA. :)

Let me ask you this, are you disciplined enough not to order a beer or mixed drinks while taking lunch during your work day?
Is that weird b/c it's not to me!

Every waterfront establishment I've been to also serves food. I order food and enjoy my food no different than any day I go out for lunch during the week.
Its that simple.

Back when I worked a real job my boss would buy the beers at lunch. He'd also light up a joint afterward which I passed on ... I will not smoke weed on the boat. I will not allow it on the boat since I boat on international waters. A beer every two hours does not affect my ability to drive.

There will always be exceptions but that doesn't make it right just means they occur.
If you owned your own business (and maybe you do) would you promote and condone the drinking and smoking during the work day?

Not allowing weed on your own boat b/c you boat across Int'l waters is like saying "I don't steal b/c I might get caught" but ultimately you see no wrong with it.

I guess you are too young to understand the 3 martini lunch?!

No I don't see anything wrong with smoking weed and actually think it should be legal. Not while driving though. I have a medical pot card and can legally smoke it at home. Not on the boat. Never. That would definitely impair my ability to drive.