Clear conditions
Most boating accidents occur when the weather is calm and clear and winds are light. The main cause of boating accidents is human error.
during calm, clear weather with light winds
Most of them happen on hot days during busy times of the day.
During calm, clear weatherwith light winds
During calm, clear weather with light winds
Clear conditions
Improperly or overloading the boat causes most boating accidents involving sportsmen.
Typically a sharp drop on the barometer and warm, moist air ahead of the storm front.
Human Error
For the most recent year 2009, 736 people died in boating accidents.
Most accidents occur on take-off.
Most accidents in urban areas occur at intersections.