Author: WaterSportsFoundation

Wakeboarding

Photos showing various angles of a boat towing a wakeboarder

Photos: PWC with a Properly Fitting Life Jacket

Photos showing a rider on a Personal Watercraft (PWC), wearing a properly fitting Life Jacket

People Enjoying Boating

Photos showing the crew of a towboat enjoying being out on the water

Wake Surfing

Photos showing a boat with a wake surfer behind it

Photos: Boater with Handheld VHF Marine Band Radio

Photos showing boaters holding and speaking into a handheld VHF marine band radio

License-free Photos: Kids in Properly Fitting Life Jackets

Photos of a group of young girls on a boat, all wearing properly-fitting Life Jackets

Deaths Injuries Accidents by Year USCG 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics featured

Deaths, Injuries & Accidents by Year, 2000-2019

Boating deaths, injuries and accidents by year, from 2000 to 2019.

Percent Fatal Accidents by Month 2019 USCG Recreational Boating Statistics 8 feature

Percentage of 2019 Boating Accidents by Month

Chart and table showing the percentage of boating accidents that are fatal, by month, in 2019.

Vessel Registration by State 2019 USCG Recreational Boating Statistics 7 feature2

Distribution of 2019 Recreational Vessel Registration by State

Distribution of 2019 recreational vessel registrations by state.

Common River Hazards and Obstacles

Graphical guide to common river hazards and obstacles, and how to deal with each.

Dress for Immersion

If you’re going to be on the water, you need to be prepared to be in the water. Following best safety practices starts with the right equipment.

Always Check the Forecast

Some planning is necessary for any outdoor adventure. But often overlooked is one simple, yet critical checklist item: Check the weather forecast.

Being impaired by alcohol or drugs simply complicates any situation when it suddenly turns sideways. On a paddling excursion, the unpredictable nature of any body of water needs to be at the forefront of that clear mind.

Paddle with a Partner

When it comes to paddling in any body of water, it’s crucial to be mindful that no matter how calm and docile, conditions can change at any moment.

Photo Library

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Video: On the Road or On the Water You’re headed Nowhere Fast While Impaired

Whether you’re on the road or on the water, impaired operation will get you nowhere. Watch how this cleverly designed video compares impaired boating to impaired driving.

Video: Five Easy Boating Tips

This short video reminds boaters of five basic safety tips that can be implemented easily and with no delay. Watch as Boating Magazine’s Editor at Large, Randy Vance, quickly explains five things that every boater should know before going on the water.