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Yiddil posted 08-18-2009 12:31 PM ET (US)
From the US COast Guard "Wear It' Program...
"The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday the publication of the 2008 boating safety statistics, reporting a rise in recreational boating fatalities.
The fatality rate, a measure of the number of deaths against the number of registered recreational boats, increased from 5.3 in 2007 to 5.6 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational boats in 2008. During this time, the Coast Guard recorded 709 deaths, 3,331 injuries and approximately $54 million dollars in damage to property, stemming from 4,789 recreational boating accidents.
Operator inattention, careless or reckless operation, no proper lookout, operator inexperience and passenger or skier behavior rank as the top five contributing factors to recreational boating accidents.
Alcohol consumption continues to be of major concern in fatal boating accidents and is listed as the leading contributing factor in 17 percent of the deaths."
"Routine and consistent life jacket wear should be a part of all water activities. You can make a difference by choosing life jacket wear as the ”Number One Safety Measure” in the event of a boating accident."
Hope that opens some eyes up...
Don't become one of these statistics....
Henry

pglein posted 08-18-2009 12:41 PM ET (US)
I find it interesting that the numbers for alcohol related accidents are so low, yet seem to be treated as though they were far and away the highest by most policing authorities.
"a leading factor is 17% of accidents" indicates to me that in 17% of the cases, alcohol was only one of several contributing factors. That means that in 83% of accidents, no alcohol was involved, or it was not considered to be a significant contributing factor. And of those 17%, some percentage were probably primarily caused by some other factor, but to which alcohol is believed to have contributed.
That is a very different picture from what the local authorities would have you believe. If anything, it suggests to me that factors such as inexperience, overcrowding, and weather conditions are far greater concerns than intoxication.
I'd rather ride in a car with a 16 year old driver straight out of drivers-ed than a drunk with 40 years of experience behind the wheel. But in a boat, I'd rather ride with the drunk than the kid.
Yiddil posted 08-18-2009 04:13 PM ET (US)
I think when they talk to the issue of the 17 Percent, they are saying thats one of the biggest contributing factors...they don't break it out any other way, but I am sure it's out their somewhere. But If nearly 20 percent of fatalities have a contributing factor of alcohol...thats 20 out of 100 deaths..or in the case of 709 for 2008, its close to 140 people...thats a huge number no matter which way you look at it.
The biggest thing is to take note of what the causes are and apply good safe boating practices so that your not one of the statistics:)
Even the Boston Whaler community here with their unsinkable boats needs to be reminded of the boating safety issues from time to time...
I respect everyones opinion but I am not riding in anything, boat car, or trolly where the driver is drinking or getting high in any way shape or form. You might as well stick your hand in a lit toaster:)
I do think that wearing the right life vests, having a lock out or kill switch and some other things enhaces your chances of survival. I know that I and other i know have rulz on their boats that state flatly, if we are under way, your wearing a vest, if not, your free to get off:)
Yiddil posted 08-18-2009 04:24 PM ET (US)
Here's the report...Thnaks Phil T...
http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/Boating_Statistics_2008.pdf
Buckda posted 08-18-2009 04:30 PM ET (US)
I recently saw a phrase that I have not seen before that sums my position well:
Water on the water, beer on the pier.
Cheers.
Stevebaz posted 08-18-2009 05:59 PM ET (US)
You better worry about the $11,275.00 property loss per accident and wether you are properly covered for the loss. This doesn't count the sue happys.
Sheila posted 08-19-2009 02:27 AM ET (US)
Peter, it says, "THE leading contributing factor" not "a leading contributing factor." The definite article makes a difference.
In other words, those 17% or 140 people might be with their families today if someone hadn't been drinking at the helm.
Yiddil posted 08-19-2009 10:17 AM ET (US)
Sheila, your response is very much in tune with what I said in my previous posts..thats a lot of people who might not have been exposed...that 140 people where the ones who died...what about the ones who got hurt, lost property, hurt others, or hurt other property...
Being a Vessel Examiner for the CG Aux, I see lots of stuff people either have on their boats that are unsafe, or set conditions for unsafe boating. The reason we do vessel checks is to help people have a safer boating experience and not to become one of the statistics mentioned in these posts.
Education is the way to enhance boating safety. Safe boating courses, navigation courses, and just bringing these items to the forefront here and other places reminds people and teaches them to be safer in the marine environment.
Then it's up to the boaters to choose and practice safe boating.Choose wisly, could cost you and loved ones your lives.
Henry
cohasett73 posted 08-19-2009 11:09 AM ET (US)
I always drink beer on my CohassetII,all the water around me makes me thirsty.
Tom from Rubicon,WI

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Author	Topic: Don't become one of these statistics...
Yiddil	posted 08-18-2009 12:31 PM ET (US) From the US COast Guard "Wear It' Program... "The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday the publication of the 2008 boating safety statistics, reporting a rise in recreational boating fatalities. The fatality rate, a measure of the number of deaths against the number of registered recreational boats, increased from 5.3 in 2007 to 5.6 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational boats in 2008. During this time, the Coast Guard recorded 709 deaths, 3,331 injuries and approximately $54 million dollars in damage to property, stemming from 4,789 recreational boating accidents. Operator inattention, careless or reckless operation, no proper lookout, operator inexperience and passenger or skier behavior rank as the top five contributing factors to recreational boating accidents. Alcohol consumption continues to be of major concern in fatal boating accidents and is listed as the leading contributing factor in 17 percent of the deaths." "Routine and consistent life jacket wear should be a part of all water activities. You can make a difference by choosing life jacket wear as the ”Number One Safety Measure” in the event of a boating accident." Hope that opens some eyes up... Don't become one of these statistics.... Henry
pglein	posted 08-18-2009 12:41 PM ET (US) I find it interesting that the numbers for alcohol related accidents are so low, yet seem to be treated as though they were far and away the highest by most policing authorities. "a leading factor is 17% of accidents" indicates to me that in 17% of the cases, alcohol was only one of several contributing factors. That means that in 83% of accidents, no alcohol was involved, or it was not considered to be a significant contributing factor. And of those 17%, some percentage were probably primarily caused by some other factor, but to which alcohol is believed to have contributed. That is a very different picture from what the local authorities would have you believe. If anything, it suggests to me that factors such as inexperience, overcrowding, and weather conditions are far greater concerns than intoxication. I'd rather ride in a car with a 16 year old driver straight out of drivers-ed than a drunk with 40 years of experience behind the wheel. But in a boat, I'd rather ride with the drunk than the kid.
Yiddil	posted 08-18-2009 04:13 PM ET (US) I think when they talk to the issue of the 17 Percent, they are saying thats one of the biggest contributing factors...they don't break it out any other way, but I am sure it's out their somewhere. But If nearly 20 percent of fatalities have a contributing factor of alcohol...thats 20 out of 100 deaths..or in the case of 709 for 2008, its close to 140 people...thats a huge number no matter which way you look at it. The biggest thing is to take note of what the causes are and apply good safe boating practices so that your not one of the statistics:) Even the Boston Whaler community here with their unsinkable boats needs to be reminded of the boating safety issues from time to time... I respect everyones opinion but I am not riding in anything, boat car, or trolly where the driver is drinking or getting high in any way shape or form. You might as well stick your hand in a lit toaster:) I do think that wearing the right life vests, having a lock out or kill switch and some other things enhaces your chances of survival. I know that I and other i know have rulz on their boats that state flatly, if we are under way, your wearing a vest, if not, your free to get off:)
Yiddil	posted 08-18-2009 04:24 PM ET (US) Here's the report...Thnaks Phil T... http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/Boating_Statistics_2008.pdf
Buckda	posted 08-18-2009 04:30 PM ET (US) I recently saw a phrase that I have not seen before that sums my position well: Water on the water, beer on the pier. Cheers.
Stevebaz	posted 08-18-2009 05:59 PM ET (US) You better worry about the $11,275.00 property loss per accident and wether you are properly covered for the loss. This doesn't count the sue happys.
Sheila	posted 08-19-2009 02:27 AM ET (US) Peter, it says, "THE leading contributing factor" not "a leading contributing factor." The definite article makes a difference. In other words, those 17% or 140 people might be with their families today if someone hadn't been drinking at the helm.
Yiddil	posted 08-19-2009 10:17 AM ET (US) Sheila, your response is very much in tune with what I said in my previous posts..thats a lot of people who might not have been exposed...that 140 people where the ones who died...what about the ones who got hurt, lost property, hurt others, or hurt other property... Being a Vessel Examiner for the CG Aux, I see lots of stuff people either have on their boats that are unsafe, or set conditions for unsafe boating. The reason we do vessel checks is to help people have a safer boating experience and not to become one of the statistics mentioned in these posts. Education is the way to enhance boating safety. Safe boating courses, navigation courses, and just bringing these items to the forefront here and other places reminds people and teaches them to be safer in the marine environment. Then it's up to the boaters to choose and practice safe boating.Choose wisly, could cost you and loved ones your lives. Henry
cohasett73	posted 08-19-2009 11:09 AM ET (US) I always drink beer on my CohassetII,all the water around me makes me thirsty. Tom from Rubicon,WI