Personal Watercraft Safety

Personal watercraft (PWC) are a type of recreational boat that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Although the overall number of recreational boating fatalities has been declining, the number of PWC-related fatalities has been increasing. This study examines fatalities & injuries in addition to accident characteristics associated with PWC accidents. Chapters: methods & accident results; PWC operations; injury analysis; boating safety standards; recommendations. Appendixes: U.S. Coast Guard Boating Accident Report Form; minimum age requirements of states for PWC operation; & state require. for wearing personal flotation devices.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Personal Watercraft Safety' with ISBN 9780788188701 and ISBN 0788188704.