1) Those "Collisions" with rocks is trending
'way down. Is that due to increased GPS use and Bizer's comprehensive charting of rocks?
2) The decline in boat registrations follows a national
trend away from boating (hence the
Discover Boating advertisements by the "marine trades"), so how many previously-existing registrants are discouraged by ethanol-related expenses?
3) Why do they separate "Accidents" from "Incidents"? Do "Incidents" cover the cases where the MPs are advised after 24-hours have passed or a third party reports the case?
When damage is less than $2000, or can't be determined at the time?
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Originally Posted by VtSteve
"...Are the accident stats reflective of the four drowning deaths as well..."
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Among us, we should be able to account for more than the two hypothermia fatalities on Lake Winnipesaukee and the one fisherman on Newfound Lake.
Whose jurisdiction would cover the article I found this morning about a 2009 submerged-car drowning?
Before this 195% increase in fatalities
, I remember seeing this appear repeatedly:
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"GILFORD, NH – New Hampshire has the lowest rate of recreational boating fatalities in New England, according to US Coast Guard statistics, and is among seven states that have the lowest rates in the country...David T. Barrett...said the low fatality rates reflect a combination of factors, such as mandatory boater education, aggressive patrol and a cooperative spirit and partnership between the marine trades and water-related tourist businesses."
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This year's NHMP "spin" ought to be One Classic Hum-dinger.
