Yearly Fatalities of Boaters, 1995-2000:

What’s the typical sportsman boating fatality?

• 88% fatalities are from drowning.
• 40% of fatalities come from vessel capsizing.
• Cold water and strong current were reported in a high percentage of accidents.
• Most accidents happen in open motorboats 16 feet or less.
• Men ages 30-50 were the most common victims.