Accidents (8)

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…

Accidents and Facts: A Closer Look at Paddlesports

Rebecca Collier was a veteran paddlesports enthusiast. She spent so much of her time on the water that her father used to call her his “little mermaid” when she was growing up. On all accounts, she was a professional at getting in and out of…

2013 Paddlesports Participation & Accidents 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. Paddlesport participation rates are growing and that means more people on the water who need to…