letsgosailing said:
There are lots of things that could be done. The restaurants could get together, and pay for someone to man the dock, and take care of things, The authorities could be more active.. or perhaps just active!
The old saying, "Lock it or Lose It!" always applies.
You would not leave $7000 cash just sitting on the dock, so why leave a tender there, unsecured (Same value).
Also, Bring your own padlock from home. All Sunsail padlocks use the same key... Kinda scary fact...
Be safe!
You are dead on with the first line of your post, but I think a bit off with the third line.
Your point is taken, but I'm sorry, leaving $7K in cash unattended is NOT the same thing as leaving a dinghy tied up to a dinghy dock in full public view.
Appreciate the OP sharing his experience. The bottom line is that if a location gets a reputation for not being as safe as other locales, the businesses there will suffer.
Don't blame the victim.
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