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- Operation Dry Water Heightened Alcohol Awareness and Enforcement Weekend is July 4-6. 2024.
- National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24, 2024
- 2023 Life Jacket Wear Rate Observation Study Report is now available
2023 RECREATIONAL BOATING STATISTICS
IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, THE COAST GUARD COUNTED 3,844 ACCIDENTS THAT INVOLVED 564 DEATHS, 2,126 INJURIES, AND APPROXIMATELY $63 MILLLION DOLLARS TO PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF RECREATIONAL BOATING ACCIDENTS.
Boating Safety Partners
Find information and links of the USCG Boating Saftey partners and other related resources that are important to boating safely and responsibly.
Recreational Boaters
Too often pleasure outings turn tragic. You, as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual, can make a difference.
Manufacturers
Is your boat safe? You can check for documented and alleged defects for all boats manufactured in or imported into the United States
