LongIsland.com reports that a press conference held Wednesday highlighted the dangers caused by a wave of inexperienced boaters taking to the waters surrounding Long Island. A recent tsunami of accidents, causing injuries and even fatalities, has been reported this summer as families buy boats and jet skis with vacation funds, searching for local recreational opportunities …
Southampton Boat Accident Leaves Teenager Dead
Yahoo! News reported Sunday on a boat mishap in the waters near Southampton that led to the tragic death of a teenage girl, propelling the investigation into what happened during the deadly incident. A Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (known as a RIB) carrying twelve passengers apparently collided with a buoy between Hythe Pier and Netley …
Two Children Hurt In Boating Accident, Plus Update On North Patchogue Accident
In upstate New York, two children were seriously injured in a boating accident on Fourth Lake near the town of Webb this weekend, according to WIBX 950 AM radio. New York State Police and the Town of Webb Police Department are investigating the incident, in which a boat driven by a 22-year-old man collided with …
Jet Ski Collides With Boat On Long Island
The production of personal watercraft began in 1960 with jet skis. Since their introduction into the world of watercraft caused the number of annual jet ski accidents to rise dramatically. This is particularly because jet skis are regularly available and often offered for rent at beaches and lakes. They are smaller and easier to operate …
Boating Accidents On The Rise Since 2018
New York State, with its many freshwater rivers and lakes as well as miles of coastline, has a thriving boating industry. Many of these boats are recreational vehicles, used by residents and visitors alike. In New York, recreational boating is a $2 billion-dollar industry and covers both powerboats and non-motorized boats. Motorized boats require registration, …