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Venezuela, 10 miles from Puerto Santos – Attack on British Yacht
My parents, Peter and Betty Lee, were attacked on their yacht "Raven Eye" after leaving Puerto Santos on the 5th July 2008. A pirogue with 6 men ...

Published 16 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Venezuela, Off NE Coast – Armed Boarding and Robbery
At approximately 1500hrs (local time) on Tuesday 1st July 2008, the sailing yacht "Naxos" was boarded by six heavily armed pirates NNE of Cacao off ...

Published 16 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Venezuela, Margarita, Porlamar – Spate of Robberies
We were anchored at Porlamar for one week (first week in July 2008). We had 3 robberies here in the anchorage and there was another at Pampatar. ...

Published 16 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Nicaragua, Moskito Coast – Possible Piracy Problem
I wanted to let cruisers know of a potential problem of the Moskito Coast of Nicaragua. On June 14, 2008, my husband and I were approached by a ...

Published 16 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Red Sea, Eritrea – Yachts Pursued
The following is an account of the Sailing Vessel Tactical Directions being approached by a fishing boat off the coast of Eritrea. Below ...

Published 16 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Guatemala, Lake Izabal – Armed Boarding and Theft
We were sailing in the company of two other yachts and anchored just east of the village of El Estor. On our second night, April 2, 2008, four ...

Published 16 years ago, updated 6 years ago