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August 28, 2019
Many boaters will be on the water this three-day Labor Day weekend. The Safe Boating Campaign, a program of the National Safe Boating Council, reminds all boaters of key tips to prevent a boating accident – always wear a life jacket, never boat under the influence, be alert and aware…
August 25, 2019
The following figures are from the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics, the latest record of reported boating accidents in the U.S. In 2018, the Coast Guard counted 4,145 accidents that involved 633 deaths, 2,511 injuries and approximately $46 million dollars of damage to property as a result of…