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July 08, 2025 3 min read
Whether you're racing every weekend or just heading out for a casual evening sail, chances are you've left your gear at the dinghy park at some point. And while we'd all love to trust that our kit will be exactly where we left it, the reality is ... Dinghy Park Items are stolen more than you'd think.
We recently posted a breakdown of the Most Stolen Dinghy Park Items, and it's packed with insights every sailor should know. Below, we've summarised the main points, and added in a few extra tips of our own.
If you'd rather watch than read, click to watch "Sailing's most stolen dinghy park items" below.
Small but essential, trolley wheel spring clips are one of the top Dinghy Park Items for casual thieves or desperate sailors who've lost one before a launch. They're easy to remove and often overlooked until it's too late.
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It sounds ridiculous until it happens to you - entire trolley wheels going missing. Because many are interchangeable, people often take them without asking, especially in busy clubs.
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Nothing ruins a launch quite like realising your bung has vanished. They're small, vital, and the number one cause of a frantic search before a race. Because they're universal on many boats, they're one of the easiest Dinghy Park Items to swipe.
KEEP THEM SAFE:
Perched right at the top of your mast, wind indicators often get broken, removed - or stolen. Lightweight and valuable, these staple Dinghy Park Items an easy target during regattas or while boats are stored overnight.
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While dinghy parks are normally full of friendly faces, having a few spares and marking your gear can save you time, money and frustration. If it's small, removable and essential, it's probably one of the most stolen Dinghy Park Items.
Use a cable lock for your launching trolley or trailer.
Take loose gear home - ropes, extensions, sails, etc.
Mark your equipment with your name, sail number or phone number.
Photograph your gear and record serial numbers for insurance.
Report any suspicious activity, and support your local sailing club's security policies.
If you suspect your Dinghy Park Items have gone missing, follow these steps to take action:
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