Posted: Tue, 19 May 2015 09:31 AM - 37,760 Readers

By: Amber Downing, KVUE

A break from the rain on Saturday made for a busy day on the water at Lake Austin.

However the unofficial start of summer is next weekend -- Memorial Day weekend -- which means boat owners must ensure their boats are set up for safety.

In 2013, Texas Parks and Wildlife reported there were 206 boating accidents in Texas.

Hoping to reduce that number each year, the Coast Guard Auxiliary inspects boats for free at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp.

On Saturday, they checked for safety basics: lights and life jackets. They also looked for electrical problems.