Cruising Resources: Self-defence and Deterring Attacks

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Panama, Portobello: Boarded, Assaulted & Robbed

A recent report from the Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN) details a serious assault incident in Portobello, Panama, in which a yacht was boarded...

Published 5 months ago
Updated 5 months ago

Papua New Guinea, New Ireland: Intruders Board and Threaten Crew of Yacht at Anchor

While seeking shelter from a storm in an unfamiliar anchorage on the north coast of the Papua New Guinea province of New Ireland, a cruising...

Published 5 months ago
Updated 5 months ago

Security: Tracking a Stolen Dinghy

Dinghy thefts are a regular occurrence in some of the more popular anchorages in and around the Caribbean Islands, so long-time Caribbean cruiser David Lyman,...

Published 2 years ago
Updated 1 year ago

INSIGHTS: Security for Cruisers - What can we do to keep ourselves safe?

After being robbed at gunpoint while at anchor in the Las Perlas Islands, Panama, almost 12 months ago, Michelle Shultz wrote this article for Noonsite...

Published 3 years ago
Updated 8 months ago

Dinghy Security for Cruisers: Lock It or Lose It!

An informative article by Ken Goodings for Caribbean Compass. As a liveaboard cruiser for nearly a decade, he shares some notes on how he secures...

Published 4 years ago
Updated 8 months ago

Piracy: New Guidance from RYA and World Sailing

The Royal Yachting Association and World Sailing have published new guidance for cruisers regarding piracy and safety abroad, particularly for yacht skippers who may be...

Published 4 years ago
Updated 8 months ago

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