Landing on boats that are in water from moderate distances produces water particles

The Bug:

Landing on boats that are in water from moderate distances produces water particles.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Place a boat in some water.
2. Fall and land on the boat from at least four blocks high.
3. Take note as to whether or not landing on boats that are in water from moderate distances produces water particles.

Observed Behavior:

Water particles are produced.

Expected Behavior:

Particles in correlation to the boat type would produced.