Florida marks National Safe Boating Week with release of FWC 2024 boating accident report

FWC Contributor As National Safe Boating Week concludes, boating safety advocates in Florida and nationwide are urging boaters to stay vigilant as the summer season begins. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released its 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report, highlighting a concerning rise in both accidents and fatalities on Florida’s waterways. With more than a million registered vessels, Florida is the “Boating Capital of the World.” However, high vessel numbers and a mild climate cause Florida to lead the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year. The vast size of Florida’s inland, coastal and offshore patrol areas, combined with a sig