In this first episode of the series, Alex Otte shares one of the key findings from the Boating Under the Influence Report and Dashboard. Research on boating under the influence clearly demonstrates that alcohol use by boat passengers presents danger regardless of the activity of the operator. Countermeasures to reduce alcohol consumption by all occupants of the boat, consistent with the mission of the Operation Dry Water campaign, are more likely to be effective in reducing boating fatalities. While sober car drivers may greatly reduce the risks to their passengers, the same is not true on the water. The finding that people are more likely to drink on the water than when driving a car also suggests that there is a need to develop improved strategies to reduce drinking on the water.