Boating Accidents 2016
In 2016 the US Coast Guard recorded 4463 accidents involving recreational boats. These caused 701 deaths, 2903 injuries and damage of approximately $49m. 83% of those who drowned were not wearing a life jacket. The leading causes of accidents were collision with another boat, collision with a static object, flooding, swamping, grounding and capsizing. These are good reasons to stay …