To add to the problems here, another Grab occurred from snorklers in the BB. Items were taken from the cockpit of a boat whose owner wishes to remain unknown. This was unreported and occurred during the day last week. Most of the break in's occur at night around dusk and from items left in the cockpit or around the deck such as anchor and winch handles. One boater conveniently left them a hammer. They're used to break and pry thru hatches.

This brings us to 17 in BB in the last two years, but who is counting. Rewards, buy backs, police contact, discussions with prominent citizens, contacts with the mayor and or the tourist police bring all the sympathy a person can handle, but it's useless to expect help.

We've instituted a program that may be of some assistance. It's boat sitting. If you wish to stay out in the evening you can contact Tony Pacatte of Utila Land Company- 504 425 3132. He will provide you with a cockpit sitter. Lock up your boat, leave on a light in the cockpit, chips, cokes and nominal prices. This has proven satisfactory in several instances. Tony wont be available for the next couple of weeks.

Additionally, when you get up at night, and we all do, shine a light around the anchorage. It all helps.

Personally, We're sorry to see it come to this. We're no longer comfortable here and planning on going some where else.

Fred and Nan

s/v Isle