31/08/07
It was reported to me that on the 30th August night some people where seen on and around the pontoon.
The police were called, but they had dispersed when they got there.
Some oars were found to be missing and a dinghy trolley was found in mud by the pontoon.
We have not been able to tell if a dinghy was stolen or not, but it was noted that several tenders were not locked and oars left in others.
This, as pointed out by Jerry, leaves it open for people to gain easy access to the water and our main boats.
Murray Marchant
21/08/2006
I have been told today by the Harbour Master at Queenborough that we need to be very careful when leaving dinghies tied to the pontoon.
He said we should take chain to fasten them to the pontoon as there are "bad lads" around there who have broken the gate and are stealing/tampering with the dinghies.
Forewarned is forearmed, I guess.
Marilyn Campbell
02/05/2006
Dinghies in spaces 1 and 2 in the dinghy park were disturbed (they were both untied) but the would-be thieves were unable to remove them because they were also padlocked.
Presumably the culprits must have been disturbed or just gave up when they realised that they could not easily get a free dinghy without wrecking it first.
Happy sailing
J-P
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Medway Marine Watch have launched the new sign.
19/03/2006
You will be pleased to hear that because of the recent spate of break-ins and thefts on the river the Kent Police Marine Unit will be patrolling for three nights this week and at future dates.
Also, because Medway Ports were reluctant to give chase to jetskis the KPMU are seconding a man (when available) to Medway Ports' harbour patrol launch at weekends. PC Steve Elliott has extended his yachtmaster sailing qualification to power boats to enable this.
You may be aware, from recent television news reports that the Police are clamping down on the improper use of jetskis all round the Kent coast. It was good to see a Police car on the Strand at Gillingham on Sunday (a favourite jetski launching site).
If you are intimidated by jetskiers at any time, try and get the registration number and a description and report it to me. I will pass it on. The Police are very keen to prosecute this offensive behaviour but they do need witnesses.
Happy sailing
Jean-Pierre
26/07/05
There have been a number of thefts recently and it has been reported to me that two youths were seen checking the padlocks on our dinghies and testing them for security. Probably not for our benefit.
So please be careful to make doubly sure that your dinghy is well secured and please report to me anything dodgy, however insignificant it may seem. It all helps to build an overall picture which may get us increased police surveillance.
Jean-Pierre Declémy - Rear Commodore
18/07/05
Crimewave Hits Upnor Sailing Club
Last week two yachts were broken into and electronic equipment was stolen, one inflatable dinghy was stolen and a fuel tank was stolen from another dinghy.
If anyone saw anything suspicious please let us know.
In the meantime make sure all electronic gear is postcoded and that you have all the serial numbers of items on your boats.
J-P Declémy - Rear Commodore
26/06/05
Medway Marine Watch - At a meeting today of officials and river users it was agreed to establish a scheme similar to Neighbourhood Watch.
J-P Declémy - Rear Commodore
10/03/05
press release:
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The name of the vessel involved in the taking of an outboard motor, oars and rowlocks from a dinghy tied alongside a yacht on the MYC moorings is Lady Selise. She is a small white hulled vessel with a cuddy.
If you see this vessel please report it to Medway Port Control on Channel 74 or by phone on: 01795 580 003. They will be particularly interested in where she is moored. Do not approach any persons on board the vessel.
You are advised not to leave your outboard attached to your dinghy, even if you are sleeping on your yacht with the dinghy alongside, unless the outboard is locked to the dinghy and the dinghy is locked to the yacht. Ropes are cut.
Happy sailing
J-P Declémy - Rear Commodore
02/09/04
Roger Griffiths of the Medway Yacht Club has advised me that there have been two incidences of attempted dinghy thefts overnight from alongside craft on the river. In one incident chase was given but the police were not able to provide backup.
Please advise all members that it may be necessary to lock their dinghies to their yachts whilst sleeping aboard overnight. I am surprised that the thieves have not taken the easier option of stealing dinghies left on moorings while we are away cruising. Do not leave your outboard on an unattended dinghy while you are away, even if it is padlocked - they will take the whole lot.
Be on the lookout for suspicious characters in a small fishing boat with a cuddy.
I will let you have more information if I receive it.
Happy sailing
J-P Declémy - Rear Commodore
01/09/04
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