How to Prevent Boating Accidents and Injuries
According to the US Coastguard, in 2013, 4,062 boating accidents occurred in the United States and of these, 560 of them resulted in fatalities. Additionally, these accidents injured more than 2,600 individuals who were on or near the vessel. Although that number has lowered by about 12% compared to 2012, the figures are still very high. Recreational boating accidents also cost roughly $39 million in property damage. Tips to Prevent Boating Accidents Here is a list of the common causes of injuries caused by boating accidents and how to prevent them: Capsizing β This is the leading cause of boating-related deaths. Many accidents take place