As Alabamians are asked to keep their distance from one another, more are setting out on boats to pass the time.

But social distancing is necessary on the water too, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding residents. On March 19, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey closed beaches in the state and beginning Saturday, all non-work gatherings of 10 or more where it is not possible to keep six feet of distance between people are banned in Alabama.

“Marine Patrol Division Troopers have seen numbers spike during the past few days with COVID-19 closures. These Troopers are patrolling waterways daily,” the agency said in a press release issued Sunday.

ALEA is asking boaters to have a designated driver if there’s drinking aboard, familiarize themselves with boating rules, check safety equipment before taking off, and to not overload boats with passengers.

Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol remind boaters of social distancing, as well as water safety: