Recreational boating accidents often occur due to a myriad of causes. One of the most common causes include distracted boat operating. People often do not take operating a boat as seriously as they do driving a car. They tend to be more relaxed on their boats. They do not pay full attention to their surroundings or their duties as a boat operator. However, just as distracted driving can cause car accidents, distracted boat operating can cause boating accidents.
Additionally, alcohol and drug use can cause a severe crash. Boat operators often join in with their passengers to drink and use recreational drugs while they are on their boats because many people seem to believe that boating while under the influence is not as dangerous as drunk driving a car, yet it can lead to the same serious injuries and death. Speeding, inexperience, and mechanical failures are also known causes of boating collisions.