2003 California Boating Safety Report

Table of Contents

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Section 1 –
INTRODUCTION

A. Boating Accident Program

B. Boating Law Enforcement Programs

C. Boating Safety Education Programs

Section 2 –
BOATING ACCIDENT PROGRAM

A. Limitations of the Analysis

B. 2003 Accident Summary

C. Accidents Involving Personal Watercraft

D. Accidents Involving Water Skiing

E. Accidents Involving Youths

F. Fatal Boating Accidents

G. Alcohol Use and Fatal Boating Accidents

Section 3 –
BOATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS

A. Financial Aid Program (Subvention Program)

B. Marine Law Enforcement Training Program

Section 4 –
BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

A. Educational Outreach to School-Age Children

B. Educational Outreach to the General Public

C. Public Information Education through Pamphlets

D. Abandoned Watercraft Removal Program

Section 5 –
2003 PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS,
INITIATIVES, AND NEW LAWS

A. New Laws

B. Life Jacket Use

C. Personal Watercraft

D. Youth Operator Safety

E. Alcohol

F. Carbon Monoxide Education

G. Improved Internet Access

H. Other Safety Enhancements

Section 6 –
ACCIDENT DATA CHARTS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS