United States Coast Guard | Boating Safety

2024 RECREATIONAL BOATING STATISTICS

IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, THE COAST GUARD VERIFIED 3,887 INCIDENTS THAT INVOLVED 556 DEATHS, 2,170 INJURIES AND APPROXIMATELY $88 MILLION OF DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF RECREATIONAL BOATING INCIDENTS.

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

The Official Website of the U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division

The U.S. Coast Guards Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries and property damage that occurs on U.S. Waterways by improving the knowledge, skill and abilities of recreational boaters.