Annual Boat Related Deaths

Annual Boat Related Deaths Every year, the U.S. Coast Guard compiles statistics on reported recreational boating accidents. These statistics come from accident reports that are filed by the owners and/or operators of recreational vessels that are involved in occidents. This includes the 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. The following statistics ore the primary contributing foctor that ended with death. NBOA Marine Insurance wants to help educate our fellow boat-enthusiosts as to what they should stay away from so everyone returns home alive. 6% Excessive Speed 43% 17% Alcohol Use 11% Operator Inattention Operator Inexperience 6% Rules of the Road Infraction 3% Restricted Vision 1% 6% Starting in Gear Improper Lookout 2% 3% Failure to Sharp Ventilate 1% Turn Inadequate On Board Navigation Lights 1% Sponse Drug Use NBOA PARINE INURANCE "Recreational Booing Stakes 2011. 14 May. 2012