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2974 – Vandalism in Saint Lucia – Pitons

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Vandalism has been reported in Saint Lucia – Pitons.

Incident Date 2023-02-06 at 15:00
Event Type Vandalism
Stolen Items boat hook destroyed
Secured N/A
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A cruising yacht approached the SMMA moorings between the Pitons intending to practice mooring pickup and self-moor. They were intercepted by aggressive boat boys who demanded excessive payment for unwanted services, which were declined. When the yacht attempted to pickup the mooring their boat hook became entangled in the lines which had been tied off underwater. The boat boys immediately retrieved the boat hook and then maliciously bent it, making it unusable. The boat boys were paid a fee in excess of the customary $20ECD recommended by the SMMA park rangers, and they hung at the boat in a menacing manner demanding additional payment for sometime before departing.
2980 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Pigeon Island

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Pigeon Island.

Incident Date 2023-02-06 at 05:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Yacht owners awoke to find that their outboard engine that was locked to the stern pulpit had been stolen overnight. The dinghy which was left afloat and not locked was not taken. No police report was made and they left the next day.
3162 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Charlotte Amalie

Reported Incident Details from United States Virgin Islands (US)

An incident of Theft has been reported in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Charlotte Amalie.

Incident Date 2023-02-06 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 2020 Highfield 380 Classic w/ 25HP Yamaha outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A not locked, in-the-water dinghy/outboard was stolen overnight from an occupied catamaran in Pacquereau bay. Reports were made to the Coast Guard and the police.
2982 – Theft in Colombia – Punta Canoas

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Punta Canoas.

Incident Date 2023-02-03 at 23:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Genoa furling was cut and stolen
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners decided to anchor for the night at 2130HRS at Punto Canoa after a long and tiring sail from Cabo de la Velas. They were the only boat in the anchorage. The crew awoke at 2330HRS when they heard people talking just beside their boat and shining lights into the cockpit. The captain went out and found 5-6 men in a panga claiming to be fishermen who thought they had run aground, and the men began asking many questions. One of them boarded, and asked for food. The captain spoke spanish and provided some food and asked that they leave to avoid problems since the yacht had not yet cleared in. The panga departed.||The next morning the crew found that the genoa furling line had been cut, and removed. A report was made to the marina on their arrival later that day.
2972 – Theft in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Falmouth Harbor

Reported Incident Details from Antigua and Barbuda

An incident of Theft has been reported in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Falmouth Harbor.

Incident Date 2023-01-28 at 17:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy / 25HP Yamaha outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy/25HP engine was  stolen from the AYC marina dinghy dock. A report was made to the marina, Coast Guard and Port Captain.
2969 – Attempted Theft in Cayman Islands (UK) – Grand Cayman – Lobster Pot Area

Reported Incident Details from Cayman Islands (UK)

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Cayman Islands (UK) – Grand Cayman – Lobster Pot Area.

Incident Date 2023-01-24 at 04:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None, not successful
Secured N/A
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The captain of a yacht on a mooring was awakened by noise at 0400HRS, and investigated. Two men were outside his cockpit door and when challenged claimed to be "just fishing because they thought the boat was empty". They did not have any fishing gear, only backpacks. The men left immediately without incident in a small rowboat. ||A report was made the next day to the Coast Guard and Port Captain, who indicated they had suspects and that there had been boardings/theft on several local dive boats the same night.
2967 – Theft in Guadeloupe (France) – Ile des Saintes – Terre D’en Haut

Reported Incident Details from Guadeloupe (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Guadeloupe (France) – Ile des Saintes – Terre D’en Haut.

Incident Date 2023-01-22 at 16:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Two(2) dinghy anchors stolen, attempted theft of dinghy
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners locked and tied their tender to the dingy dock, and disabled the 25HP engine from starting. Thieves stole 2 dinghy anchors and then set the dinghy adrift. Another cruiser noticed the drifting dinghy and retrieved it, and returned it to the owners.
2966 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth)

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth).

Incident Date 2023-01-21 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 2 person inflatable kayak (blue/grey)
Secured Not Listed
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight an in-the-water and not locked inflatable 2 person (blue/grey) kayak was stolen from a yacht in the anchorage. A report was made on the VHF net.
2964 – Theft in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Reported Incident Details from Dominican Republic

An incident of Theft has been reported in Dominican Republic – Luperon.

Incident Date 2023-01-17 at 00:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 15HP Yamaha outboard, model E15DMH, SN 1143491
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners were not onboard when their 15HP Yamaha was stolen from the stern rail. The thief removed the bolts that held the wooden supports the engine was mounted on/locked to and stole the entire assembly. The theft was reported to the Coast Guard, Port Captain and on the local VHF net.
2962 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay.

Incident Date 2023-01-16 at 22:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, 3m grey aluminum rib with 15HP Yamaha outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An in-the-water and not locked dinghy/15HP Yamaha outboard was stolen from a yacht anchored in Tyrrel Bay between 2230 and 0130HRS on 16/17th January , 2023. A report was made on the VHF net and to the Coast Guard.