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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Recreation Management
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

Background:

Increasing recreational boating populations and vessel numbers on inland waterways raise concerns about crowding.
Boater expectations regarding setting density significantly influence perceptions of safety and overall experience.
Understanding the relationship between crowding, safety, enjoyment, and satisfaction is crucial for effective water resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore a recreational boating crowding-satisfaction model with safety and enjoyment as mediating variables.
To test the developed crowding-satisfaction model for both day and overnight recreational boaters.
To identify how boater expectations and crowding perceptions impact their experience and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

Utilized a recreational boating crowding-satisfaction model derived from previous research.
Incorporated safety and enjoyment as mediating variables within the model.
Compared model relationships between day users and overnight users, finding no significant differences.

Main Results:

Increased expectations for seeing fewer people and higher perceived crowding led to perceptions of unsafe conditions.
Higher numbers of people observed on the water detracted from the overall boating experience.
Boater satisfaction was directly linked to crowding perceptions, mediated by safety and enjoyment.

Conclusions:

When actual numbers of boaters exceed expectations, perceptions of safety and enjoyment decrease, lowering satisfaction.
Managing boater expectations through communication is vital for enhancing safety and satisfaction on inland lakes.
Findings provide valuable insights for managing recreational boating use and ensuring positive experiences on crowded waterways.