Operation Dry Water

• Police, RCMP cracking down on impaired boating for Operation Dry Water

  Winnipeg police and Manitoba RCMP will be cruising the waterways throughout the August long weekend looking for impaired boaters.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2019
  
• Hamilton Marine Unit finds most boaters complied with law over long weekend

  Hamilton Police checked more than 150 boats over the long weekend, and issued only four tickets.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2018
  
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• RCMP boats keep Manitoba waters safe

  Operation Dry Water was in effect this long weekend on various Manitoba lakes. RCMP patrol the waters to ensure people are on the water in a safe manner.

  Aug 6, 2018
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• CSBC and OPP launch ‘Operation Dry Water’ for long weekend

  In an effort to raise awareness and reduce alcohol- and drug-related deaths, the CSBC and the OPP are launching "Operation Dry Water" for the sixth consecutive year.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2018
• Calgary police, safety group remind boaters of danger of being impaired on the water

  Operation Dry Water is launching ahead of the August Heritage Day long weekend, reminding boaters of the dangers of being impaired while on a vessel.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2018
• Hamilton Police to target impaired boaters during long weekend safety blitz

  Over the August long weekend, the marine unit will be actively stopping dozens of vessels travelling through the harbour and into Lake Ontario.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2018
• Most boating and drowning deaths involve drinking, says Lifesaving Society

  The majority of boaters who drown in Manitoba waterways saw alcohol contribute to their deaths, says the Lifesaving Society.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2018
• Winnipeg police crack down on drunk boating

  The Winnipeg Police Service will be out looking for drunk boaters this August long weekend.

  Crime

  Jul 30, 2015