HUB International New England Reminds Massachusetts Boaters that Safety is Paramount This Summer

– Following Some Simple Tips From a Leading Area Insurance Brokerage Can Help Prevent Fatalities, Injuries and Damage –

WILMINGTON, Mass., July 14 /PRNewswire/ — Each weekend, upwards of 130,000 Bay Staters take their boats out on the water. While most consider boating a source of joy and entertainment, boating can be dangerous and even deadly if it is not done with care and precautions are not taken. Last year alone, nationally there were more than 700 boating-related fatalities, more than 3,400 boaters were injured and there was more than $44 million in property damage to recreational boats, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.