Tragedy Strikes Miami Yacht Club Summer Sailing Program
WPLG Local 10August 5, 20252 min2,220 views
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- 💔 A tragic collision occurred Monday morning in Biscayne Bay when a sailboat carrying children collided with a barge near Hibiscus Island.
- 😔 A 19-year-old instructor and a 12-year-old girl were pulled from the water, with two children losing their lives and two others hospitalized in critical condition.
Miami Yacht Club Youth Sailing Foundation
- ⛵ The Miami Yacht Club Youth Sailing Foundation's summer program, for children aged 7 to 12, was in its final week when the incident happened.
- 📸 Photos from past years show children actively participating and enjoying the sailing program.
- 💬 Witnesses reported seeing the children out learning to sail daily, always with an instructor present.
Club Operations and Response
- ⏳ The Miami Yacht Club, founded in 1927 and operating for over 80 years, has closed its facilities until further notice.
- 🙏 The club expressed thoughts and prayers for the families, sailors, and instructors involved.
- ❓ Parents have been visiting the club seeking answers and trying to understand what went wrong.
- 🗣️ Efforts to reach the club for information on instructor requirements have so far yielded no response.
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