Puerto Rico, Salinas: Dinghy Vandalised at Marina Dock

Jan 19, 2024
Owners left their dinghy at the Marina Salinas dock on the south coast of the main island of Puerto Rico and when they returned found it had been intentionally damaged.
Published 2 years ago
, Updated 2 weeks ago

Source:  CSSN

DATE:  2024-01-16 13:24

LOCATION:  Puerto Rico (US) – Big Island – Salinas

EVENT:  Vandalism

HAND: 1

STOLEN ITEMS:   Dinghy intentionally damaged. Hole punctured through a tube completely from one side to the other.

SECURED: N/A

DETAILS:

With permission from the Marina de Salinas, owners left their dinghy at their dock at 0900HRS. At 1700HRS when they returned the bow chamber of their 11’AB was completely deflated.

They were able to return to their yacht and upon inspection found that there were matching/aligning holes on both sides of the tube that were also present in their reinforced chaps.
A report was made to the marina and the police.
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Related to following destinations: Main Island, Puerto Rico, Salinas
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security
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