OLD SAYBROOK, CT. (WFSB) - Police are stepping up patrols on the water this Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, targeting boaters who are intoxicated. Officers will be on lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound looking for boating under the influence violations throughout the holiday weekend. New law ties BUI to driver’s license A new law that went into effect late last year connects boating under the influence to a person’s driver’s license.