We have passed Memorial Day Weekend and there are is a lot of boat traffic now. Just a quick reminder to my fellow Florida sailboat enthusiasts to check your boat thoroughly before an afternoon or weekend sail for potential safety issues. This week a news release came out of the Bahamas:

Four people are confirmed dead aboard a capsized sailboat found off the Bahamas during the weekend.

The Coast Guard told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel its planes were searching for an overdue sailboat out of Fort Lauderdale when it spotted the overturned hull Sunday.

A nearby civilian dive boat went to the scene and discovered the victims in and around the boat.

The local Coast Guard Auxillary will come out and do a vessel safety check for free and make recommendations if needed. Contact your local auxillary or check out the Vessel Safety check website for more information.