In addition , a full 86 percent of boat operators involved in fatal accidents had not received boat safety instruction . Fatal accidents for recreational boaters increased by 3.8 percent in 2009 . Inattention , inexperience and alcohol consumption were common contributors to the accidents . Comment:
Fatal accidents for recreational boaters increased by 3.8 percent in 2009 . Inattention , inexperience and alcohol consumption were common contributors to the accidents . Comment: