CBYA dinghy section suspended until further notice due to a malicious attack!
Those who turned up for Dinghy Day on Wednesday 9th May had an unpleasant surprise. All three dinghies had been holed, our inflatable safety boat had been slashed down both sides, and our latest replacement outboard had been stolen, despite being secured with a very strong chain, and being locked in our strongbox. There was no damage to any of the other boats on the El Portet beach, so obviously the objective was to put the CBYA Dinghy section out of action.
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It might not be a bad idea to inform the papers. If something is published the police might feel obliged to do something..
Good luck.
Maurice
Hi Maurice – yes we are preparing a story for the local newspapers and will try to get it published in English, German, Dutch & Spanish.
What a rotten thing to do. Were the dinghys maybe on a spot “used since donkey years” by someone’s grandfather or uncle or someone like that? Looks very much like someone might have a grudge against the CBYA?
Hugh, until October we have a trailer available, measures 1.20 m by 2.40 m. In case you need to haul stuff we can give a hand. Unfortunately our dinghy trailer collapsed.
Hi Hugh.
Sorry to hear this and say it in the papers today.
I dont have a trailer or towbar but can help.
You have my wassap number so you can contact me if u need assistance. Maybe duct tape the holes and sail to another spot.