Resource Library

Statistics

The following documents and resources pertain to various aspects of paddlesport and outdoor recreation statistics. They are provided as a resource, but the ACA does not endorse any particular document.

2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

2022 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

2021 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

2021 Special Report: New Outdoor Participant (COVID and Beyond)

Special Report on Paddlesports 2019

A Special Report on Paddlesports 2019 Video (YouTube)

COVID-19 & Responsible Paddling Infographic

Outdoor Participation Report 2019

Outdoor Participation Report 2018

A Special Report on Paddlesports 2015

Trends in Recreational Boating Fatalities – Recreational Boating Safety Directorates

USCG Recreational Boating Accident Statistics 2022

USCG Recreational Boating Accident Statistics 2021

USCG Recreational Boating Accident Statistics 2020

USCG Recreational Boating Accident Statistics 2019

USCG Recreational Boating Accident Statistics 2018

U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Accident Search Tool (by state, by year, by type, etc)

Find more historical accident statistics reports on the USCG Website.

Life Jacket Wear Rate Observation Study: 1999 – 2021

Find more historical life jacket wear rate reports on the USCG Website.

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