Injuries and Fatalities on Sailboats in the United States 2000–2011: An Analysis of US Coast Guard Data

Conclusions The calculated fatality rate is similar to that of alpine skiing. Falls overboard and capsizing were the most common fatal accidents. Operator inattention, inexperience, and alcohol use were common preventable factors contributing to fatal and nonfatal injury.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research