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Evenstar · 02-28-2006, 05:14 PM

"Collisions between boats are one of the most dangerous and frequently occurring mishaps on our nations waters. In 1996, 5174 boat collisions occurred nationwide. These collisions not only resulted in vessel damage but often resulted in serious personal injury or death. Often the collision will result in people on board being thrown overboard by the force of the impact.

Avoiding collisions on the water differs in many ways from avoiding collisions while driving in your car. The one contributing factor which is similar between boats as compared to automobiles is SPEED. It has been statistically proven that the number of collisions between vehicles, be they of the marine or roadway type, are reduced as speed is reduced."

Source: Rules of the Road Summarized - By Chief Warrant Officer Jim Krzenski - Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce. http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/122098tip.htm

02-28-2006, 05:14 PM	#1
Evenstar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Littleton, NH Posts: 382 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Collisions and Speed "Collisions between boats are one of the most dangerous and frequently occurring mishaps on our nations waters. In 1996, 5174 boat collisions occurred nationwide. These collisions not only resulted in vessel damage but often resulted in serious personal injury or death. Often the collision will result in people on board being thrown overboard by the force of the impact. Avoiding collisions on the water differs in many ways from avoiding collisions while driving in your car. The one contributing factor which is similar between boats as compared to automobiles is SPEED. It has been statistically proven that the number of collisions between vehicles, be they of the marine or roadway type, are reduced as speed is reduced." Source: Rules of the Road Summarized - By Chief Warrant Officer Jim Krzenski - Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce. http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/122098tip.htm __________________ "Boaters love boats . . . Kayakers love water."