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2017 Boating Accident Statistics Provide An Opportunity For Boating Safety Reminders FWC photo. With the release of the 2017 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages boaters to focus on simple, effective steps that make boating safer. “For 2017, the leading contributor to boating accidents was…
Coast Guard offering a winter boating course.
With new and used boat sales soaring to record highs in 2020, boating safety is a priority prior to the busy Memorial Day holiday
FWC Releases 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report With the release of the 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages boaters to focus on taking the necessary steps for a safer boating experience. “A leading contributor to boating accidents is the operator’s inattention or failure to maintain a proper lookout, said Lt. Seth Wagner, FWC Boating and Waterways Section. “Many operators believe they are looking around but they are not recognizing potential hazards or are distracted by dividing their attention between ...
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44% of Florida boating accidents in 2020 were due to operator error, stats show FWC said there were 16% more incidents last year than in 2019 News4Jax staff Tags: File photo of FWC investigating a boating accident. Of 836 boating accidents in Florida last year, 402 involved collisions and 44% of those were due to the operator’s inattention or failing to maintain a proper lookout, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 2020 statistical report. “A leading contributor to boating accidents is the operator’s inattention or failure to maintain a proper lookout,...