Sailboat capsizes during rough water conditions near Marco Island
Published: December 9, 2020 4:23 PM EST
Updated: December 9, 2020 10:21 PM EST
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A married couple were setting sail to follow their dream when they ran into trouble by Sand Dollar Island near Marco Island overnight. A rescue tow boat responded to help them out, and things went from bad to worse when both boats capsized.
The 42-foot, $250,000 sailboat was stuck about a mile out in the water and ended up on its side with a hole in it on Marco Wednesday.
Paul van Gils and his wife, Claudia, were ready to set sail around the country, but they’ve lost almost everything at this point.