the inability to swim
There were over 5000 boating accidents in 2013. The leading contributing cause of fatal boating accidents was alcohol. Over seventy percent of fatal boating accident victims drowned.
There were over 5000 boating accidents in 2013. The leading contributing cause of fatal boating accidents was alcohol. Over seventy percent of fatal boating accident victims drowned.
Lack of experience and intoxication.
In 2011 the USCG reported that Alcohol was the leading contributor in recreational boating accidents. It accounted for 16% of the deaths.
Improperly or overloading the boat causes most boating accidents involving sportsmen.
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
Human Error
For the most recent year 2009, 736 people died in boating accidents.
Clear conditions
Most fatal car accidents happen on a Saturday.