Accidents (9)

A boat in motion on the water, avoiding a boat accident concept.

Understanding the 6 Seconds Before a Boating Accident

Have you ever made a mistake and thought about the decisions leading up to it? It's almost like you're going through a movie frame by frame – dissecting how you could have done something differently. After a boating accident, participants, spectators, and investigators wonder what…

A person wearing a lifejacket jumping into the water, drowning prevention concept.

Drowning Prevention: The Common Causes of Drowning

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 445 people drowned in boating-related incidents in 2022. That's more than one person for every day of the year! A number of these deaths could have been prevented by taking proper safety precautions like wearing a life jacket, sailing sober, and…

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Accidents and Facts: A Closer Look at Paddlesports

Boating is a very inclusive activity, and depending on where you are in the country, boating can mean very different things. The average person likely thinks of boating as a recreational activity involving a powerboat, sailboat, or personal watercraft (PWC). However, anyone who's been around…

Three people kayaking on the water, paddlesports concept.

Staying Safe on the Water: 2019 Paddlesports Infographic

Boaters share the water with many different types of crafts and it's everyone's responsibility to keep our waterways safe. This means staying alert and looking out for other boaters and people enjoying different ways of being on or in the water. Paddlesport participation rates have…