| Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. | | | | - Keep your curtains closed so that no one can look |
| Don't make yourself an easy target. Always follow | | | | in. |
| these simple steps. | | | | - Keep unused ropes, fenders, and other items out |
| - Never leave anything valuable on display, however | | | | of sight in your cockpit, lockers, and cupboards - and |
| small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first | | | | always lock them. |
| and think about value later. | | | | - Make sure that your life raft and outboard motor |
| - Don't leave anything loose in the cockpit or on deck. | | | | are secure as these are valuable and attractive to |
| - Don't leave your engine key in the ignition - always | | | | boat thieves. |
| take it with you. | | | | - When you go ashore from a dinghy, always |
| - Keep your boat keys separate from your engine | | | | remove your oars or paddles, rowlocks, or pump, |
| keys. | | | | and secure the dinghy with a strong chain and |
| - Always keep your boat locked when no one is on | | | | padlock. |
| board, even for a short time. | | | | - If you are the victim of boat theft, call the police |
| - Use strong padlocks or rim locks on all your | | | | immediately and tell the harbormaster or boatyard |
| hatches, entry points, and cockpit lockers. | | | | manager. Check to make sure that your boat is still |
| - Constantly check and improve the security on your | | | | seaworthy and hasn't been badly damaged. |
| boat. It's a good idea to fit an alarm and use a visible | | | | - If you can, check that neighboring boats haven't |
| sticker to say that one is fitted. | | | | been broken into as well. |
| - Make sure your cockpit lockers can be properly | | | | - Get to know other boat owners in your marina and |
| locked and check that your main hatch and | | | | work together to keep the marina secure. |
| fore-hatch are strong. | | | | You Can Do The Following: |
| - Think about having a strong box down below. If | | | | - Keep an eye on other boats, as well as your own. |
| you don't think something is secure, get it fixed. | | | | - Report any strangers at the marina to the |
| IMPROVE YOUR SECURITY | | | | harbormaster or yardmaster. |
| Once you've tied up alongside, always do a quick | | | | - Don't give your marina access card or key to other |
| security check before going ashore. | | | | people. |
| Always: | | | | - Never tell anyone else the access code to the |
| - Lock anything valuable out of sight in a strong | | | | marina. |
| locker secured by a strong padlock. | | | | - Don't let strangers into the marina, however |
| - Lock up emergency money away from other | | | | genuine they may seem. |
| valuables. | | | | - Keep the marina gate closed at all times. |