Engines Stolen

Overnight of Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd June four outboard engines were stolen from the TBC yard.
Three of the engines were from Safety Boats and one from a members boat parked nearby.

The loss to the club is considerable and although they were all insured it will take time to process claims and purchase and fit new engines.

The safety cover for the Cruiser and Day Boat Regatta on 28th/29th July became a serious issue and consideration whether to cancel the Dinghy Regatta on the 12th July was in the forefront of all our minds.
All Youth Sailing had to be cancelled with immediate effect but fortunatly after the generousity of a member loaning the use of a suitable engine for the orange safety boat, sailing can continue in a limited fashion until the replacements arrive.

Engines stolen were - Mariner 60hp EFI (almost brand new) from the back of the new RIB
plus a 15hp and 20hp Honda outboards.

Please be mindful if offered, or buying, second hand outboard engines to check the provenance. The serial numbers of all the clubs boats are recorded with the Police and as they all carry chips -in theory they cannot be serviced or maintained by a boni fide agent without it becoming aware they are stolen.

The Police operate a 'Boat Watch' scheme - the forms are available in the club so use them.