Day: May 11, 2018 Archives

2253 – Theft in Puerto Rico (US) – Big Island – San Juan Club Nautico Marina


Incident Date: 2018-05-11 at 00:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: AB Dinghy and 8HP Yamaha engine

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Owners returning to their yacht berthed near the marina restaurant discovered that their dinghy/outboard had been stolen. The dinghy was lifted and well secured on davits, but was not locked to the yacht. A report was made to the marina, coast guard and the police.

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2227 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Nana Juana


Incident Date: 2018-05-11 at 23:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy , 15 HP outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored in front of the marina had its in-the-water but locked dinghy stolen overnight. The owners discovered that the painter and locking cable had both been cut . The dinghy (minus the outboard) was recovered in the mangroves, but the tubes had been slashed, and the fuel tank, fuel line, manual pump and oars had also been taken. A report was made to the marina and on the VHF net.

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