We have heard of more thefts recently from boats on the Medway. The latest is a report from Chrissie Peters of Segas SC:
“Our dinghy and outboard was stolen during the night while we were on board our boat. Please be aware there are thieves operating on the Medway. The dinghy is a 12 foot dark green plastic Pioner tender, which we would love back if anyone sees it. The outboard is a Tohatsu 6hp, we don’t expect we will see it again. Stolen from moorings opposite Segas and Gillingham Strand, on Hoo side.
Please look out for the dinghy.”
This is similar to a theft a year ago from the HNYC moorings, when the dinghy was found abandoned without the motor. It seems many of these thefts are not reported to the police, so please email us at info@msba.org.uk with any information.
Also had my tender stolen from this area two weeks ago. However it was stolen from our boat yard, referred to as the Anchorage. It was a standard white 10ft tender, in very poor condition, so why anyone would want to steal it is a mystery. The dinghy does have faded name the back “Scorpion” if anyone should find it for sale.
Alan