Charts & Infographics

Social Distancing When Boating

Enjoy your boat, the water and the fresh air; but enjoy it while boating responsibly.

Spread Awareness About Safe Boating

This one-sheet outlines the different safe boating programs from the Sea Tow Foundation.

Lightning Safety

Lightning is a serious concern when you’re out on the open water. Your best defense is preparedness!

Defensive Boating

This infographic from the ACA Safety Series explains defensive boating, including visibility, bright colors, environment and knowing the rules of the road.

Boat Capacity

The number of people allowed on a boat at any time is dictated by both the Coast Guard and the manufacturer specifications for each boat.

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Deaths, Injuries & Accidents by Year, 2000-2019

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

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Percentage of 2019 Boating Accidents by Month

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

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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.

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New Life Jacket Label Guide

A guide to the new life jacket label, including Performance Level, Turn Ability and Warning Symbols.

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Number of Deaths by Vessel Type 2019

Number of boating deaths by vessel type, in 2019.

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Distribution of 2019 Boating Deaths by State

2019 boating deaths distribution in the United States

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Fatal Boating Accidents by Location

Fatal boating accidents by location, in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Boating Deaths by Vessel Power (2019)

2019 Boating deaths, by vessel power, including human-power, motor, sail and others.

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Percent of Deaths by Vessel Type, 2005-2019

Graph of boating deaths showing percentage by vessel type, from 2005 to 2019.

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Annual Recreational Boating Fatality Rates 2000-2019

A graph and data table showing annual fatality rates, with motorized occurrences broken out.

Info-link: U.S. Large Cruiser Market Snapshot

Large Cruisers are fiberglass, inboard, stern drive and outboard boats that are between 27’ and 32’ in length. They typically offer extensive amenities, including the ability to take shelter from weather. They are common in both salt and larger freshwater environments and are usually used for general recreation and relaxation.

Info-link: U.S. Yacht Market Snapshot

Yachts are fiberglass stern drive, inboard, and more recently outboard powered boats 33’ and larger in length. They offer extensive amenities and comfortable living accommodations for extended cruising. They are found in both salt and larger freshwater environments. This segment includes trawler style boats but does not include houseboats or offshore fishing boats.