The Regina Rowing Club has experienced a significant increase in vandalism to its property in recent weeks, including cut dock lines, sunken on-water start towers, multiple attacks on its Pine Island Watch tower (broken windows, smashed monitors, defaced exterior), and a stolen vehicle. This unprecedented level of damage is disheartening for volunteers and adds stress as the club prepares to host team trials for the Canada Summer Games and its annual regatta, bringing guests from across Western Canada. Police have been notified and are discussing increased patrolling.
Regina Rowing Club faces string of vandalism ahead of peak summer season
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Regina Rowing Club has experienced a significant increase in vandalism to its property in recent weeks, including cut dock lines, sunken on-water start towers, multiple attacks on its Pine Island Watch tower (broken windows, smashed monitors, defaced exterior), and a stolen vehicle. This unprecedented level of damage is disheartening for volunteers and adds stress as the club prepares to host team trials for the Canada Summer Games and its annual regatta, bringing guests from across Western Canada. Police have been notified and are discussing increased patrolling.
- 1 Past few weeks: String of vandalism incidents occurred.
- 2 June 1: Volunteers spent over seven hours cleaning and repairing the watch tower.
- 3 Saturday (upcoming): Team trials for the Canada Summer Games.
- 4 Following weekend: Racing club's annual regatta.
- Significant property damage
- Financial cost for repairs
- Increased stress and strain on volunteers
- Disheartening for the community
- Potential disruption to upcoming major events (Canada Summer Games team trials, annual regatta)
What: The Regina Rowing Club has faced a string of vandalism incidents, including cut dock lines, sunken start towers, damage to the Pine Island Watch tower, and a stolen vehicle.
When: In the 'past few weeks,' with incidents ongoing. Cleaning and repair efforts on the morning of June 1.
Where: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, specifically the Regina Rowing Club property, including its boathouse, docks, on-water start towers, and Pine Island Watch tower.
Why: The motive is unclear, but the club's vice commodore, David Robertson, describes it as 'mischievous behaviour' and an unprecedented level of damage, not just curiosity.
How: Perpetrators cut lines, pushed and sunk towers, broke windows, smashed monitors, defaced property with eggs, and stole a vehicle. Volunteers are undertaking cleanup and repairs. Police have been contacted.