Author: secondwindboating

Every year, the US Coast Guard releases updated boating accident data that reveals patterns behind incidents on American waterways. While headlines often focus on dramatic rescues or severe storms, the data consistently tells a different story. Most boating accidents are preventable. They are tied to behavior, training gaps, and decision-making.   According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report, there were 3,887 reported recreational boating accidents nationwide, resulting in 556 deaths and 2,170 injuries. Property damage exceeded $88 million. The fatality rate was 4.8 deaths per 100,000 registered vessels.  Here is what the numbers consistently reveal and what boaters can learn from…