Study Unveils the Safest and Most Dangerous States for Boating infographic

Published by Web Desk Tuesday, November 19, 2024

If you’re a boater, it pays to be cautious, follow safety rules, and pay attention to water conditions. Accidents can be deadly, as seen in this study from SI Yachts. They analyzed boating deaths since 2019, averaged by the number of boat registrations. They used this data to determine which states are the safest and most dangerous for boating.

Their findings also break down the most common causes of boating deaths, which were:Alcohol use

• Hazardous waters
• Operator inexperience
• Weather
• Operator inattention
• Improper lookout
• Excessive speed
• Improper loading
• Overloading
• Navigation rules violation

Overall, alcohol use causes the most boating deaths, especially on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., which is the most dangerous boating location with the most deaths in the U.S. As for the safest state, the land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota, proves that strong boating laws make a difference. They have the fewest boating deaths.

infographic by: www.siyachts.com

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