Yacht Valerie Jean Stolen From Marmaris

Created by doina. Last modified on 2005-06-27 13:26:00
Topic: YACHT SEARCH
Countries: Greece, Turkey

This message is being sent by Toucan Tango on behalf of our friend and fellow cruiser, Roger Brett. As you will see from Roger's message, his vessel, the classic Valerie Jean, was stolen from Orhaniye Bay (also known as Keci Buku) Turkey. Keci Buku is not far from Marmaris, and is an easy jumping off point for Greece, so boats in Eastern Greece should be especially on the lookout. All help in recovering Roger's boat would be greatly appreciated.

Dear Friends from Yacht Marine

I am sorry to report to you that my yacht, Valerie Jean, was stolen yesterday (Saturday, May 21) from Orhaniye, near Marmaris. So I am hoping you will help in the recovery by looking out for her, and telling the authorities if you see her.

Description

SY Valerie Jean

Wooden 12 metre sloop (1955).

Elegant classic shape with attractive counter.

White hull with blue waterline and 3 rust marks on either side (Chainplate bolts coming degalvanised)

Varnished wooden cabin with cream coach roof.

One white mast with blue boom cover.

She has new sails from UK which feature a LARGE black cat on each. New Admiral furling system with white UV strip on foresail. Also large sail no 1014 on each sail.

She was carrying a bright yellow canoe on deck and towing a disgusting tatty wooden dinghy.

Please contact Turkish coastguard on tel 158 if you see her, or the Greek Coastguard, or the Jandarma or call me on Mobile (+90) 0537 708 0580 or email me on rogerbrett45@hotmail or rogiatsea@yahoo.co.uk

Alternatively, contact C C Claims Adjusters, cclaimsuk@aol.com

One of the men seen stealing her was Shoýhida Turnova who I briefly met in March in Yacht Marine.

Roger Brett