Cape Verdes: Mindelo – Yacht Stolen
Published 15 years ago, updated 5 years ago
Posted on 2010-03-03
This 38 feet sail-boat was stolen during the night of January the 12th 2010 from in front of the marina of Mindelo, Cape Verde, where it was anchored. “ENEA” has a blue hull with a yellow line. It is registered in Switzerland. The details can be found on the families blog.
Update 2 March 2010
This yacht was found abandoned in Maranhão/Brasil. A few Cape Verdeans were taken into custody charged with stealing the yacht. Initial concerns about a murder taking place on the yacht are on-going since a piece of human bone was found on board. The boat was sacked by locals and found with blood in the interior.
See news story here
Related to following destinations: Cape Verdes, Mindelo (Sao Vicente), Northern (Barlavento) Group
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security