As pandemic-era interest in outdoor activities spiked, so too did water and boating accidents. (creativenature.nl/Adobe Stock) As pandemic-era interest in outdoor activities spiked, so too did water and boating accidents. (creativenature.nl/Adobe Stock)

Over the past couple of years, we saw a huge surge in demand for boat rentals and other outdoor water activities. During the pandemic, people itched to get out of their homes and head for the nearest beach or lake.

With this spike in demand came a very logical surge in accidents and deaths related to boating with boating accidents increasing about 25% between 2021 and 2022. Rental facilities were not immune to the fallout.

 

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