Reports & Trends
PTC partners with multiple industry organizations and associations to curate a centralized hub of reports, research, and trend insights. These resources are designed to support awareness and informed decision-making across the industry.
USCG 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 2024 was released on 1 July, 2025. New reports are published in early summer using certified data from the previous year.
Life Jacket Wear Rate Observation Study: 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 2024 was released on 1 July, 2025. New reports are published in early summer using certified data from the previous year.
U.S. and International Inland Navigation Rules – Handbook
The International Rules in this book were formalized in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, and became
effective on July 15, 1977.