Yacht chef kidnapped and murdered

http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090105160014ibinews.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iL3Azk9OxlT5JN3IbHzKrIj1swDQD9652MAO0

This is getting more attention lately, attacks in the Caribbean. Is it really increasing, or are we just getting more media attention?

Regardless, be aware of your surroundings, always planning ahead for the worst and hoping for the best.

I feel as we move into even more dire economic times, we will see more violence directed to yachtsmen and cruisers in formerly "safe" waters.