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Recreational Boating Statistics 2024

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.

Recreational Boating Statistics 2023

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.

Recreational Boating Statistics 2022

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.

Recreational Boating Statistics 2021

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories. Recreational Boating Statistics 2020 was released on June 30, 2021. New reports are published in early summer using certified data from the previous year.

2020 Recreational Boating Statistics - Published June 2021

Recreational Boating Statistics 2020

Three young people in life jackets jump off a boat into a lake, smiling and holding hands. Text reads, “U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics, 2019 Data, Published June 2020.” Trees and blue sky are in the background.

Recreational Boating Statistics 2019

Boating Statistics 2019, the 61st annual report, contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and state vessel registration. This publication is a result of the coordinated effort of the Coast Guard and those states and territories that have Federally-approved boat numbering and casualty reporting systems.

Infographic on the U.S. small cruiser market, showing a map with red dots for boat locations, a photo of a small boat, and stats on fleet size, purchase trends, buyer demographics, and boat age as of 2019.

Info-link: U.S. Small Cruiser Market Snapshot

Small Cruisers are fiberglass, inboard, outboard and stern drive, boats that are between 22’ and 26’ in length. They typically have at least some creature comforts or amenities. They are common in both salt and freshwater environments and are usually used for general recreation and relaxation.

NRBSS Participation Survey Final Report, October 2020

This report delivers information about the number and profiles of persons that went out on the water in recreational boats and households with at least one member who boated in 2018.

RBFF Safe Boating Social Media Campaign

Graphics, photos and post content campaign from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.