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 . Wearing a life jacket and taking boater education classes are good preventative measures , the Coast Guard says .