(DATE: 2013-04-26) After five months of no incidents, this month has seen a report of a burglary of a yacht at anchor in Vieux Fort. History indicates that this, like all past incidents, occurred during daylight hours while the captain and crew are ashore, indicating that someone is most likely watching from shore.
While Vieux Fort does not have the yachting population like Rodney Bay and Marigot, it has seen an upswing in traffic, due to proximity to the airport (much easier to drop off and collect crew and guests) and to the quiet anchorage. Cruisers are urged to take the appropriate precautions, possibly leaving someone on board at all times, to discourage potential incidents.