2006 California Boating Safety Report
California Department of Boating and Waterways

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. Findings

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 Abatement Program

Section 5:
2005-2006 Program Enhancements

A. Media Outreach

B. Other Outreach to the Public

Section 6:
Accident Data Charts