National sailor ‘disgusted’ with VI following thefts
Such was his frustration that Petrovic went as far to state that he was “disgusted with the BVI.”
According to the young sailor, he moved to Tortola in 1997 when he was a few days old and has lived here ever since.
“I am a Belonger. I sail for the BVI and represent the BVI worldwide, working my @$$ off to make sure the BVI gets a good reputation. I am such a supporter of where I come from my nickname even includes the word "tola" in it.”
According to him, this is why he is completely disgusted by the amounts of theft that has occurred to him alone in the past few weeks. “Because I love where I am from so much every penny I earn goes towards my sailing career to further get the BVI out there. This means at the beginning of the summer I had a total of $300 to my name. I then spent all that to buy a boyanciade (lifejacket) which is very expensive and very nice with BVI, the BVI flag, and my last name on it. Just weeks ago this was stolen.”
Outboard engine allegedly stolen
Further commenting on the public forum, BVI Community Board on June 20, 2016, Petrovic said: “Today I get home from working and my outboard motor is gone. This is the outboard motor that I have spent months looking for and only just two weeks ago finally found a suitable motor that I need to be able to train. The hull for the outboard was given to me for free and is falling apart, I removed the outboard and put it in my garden because I thought that would be safer, however this was not the case.”
Disgusted with VI
Petrovic said he has lived in the VI, the US Virgin Islands, and the USA and he has never been so disgusted with a country.
“I am appalled by how disgusting this act is. I now have no money, no engine, no way to remain safe on the water as I train and have essentially started over. Not very encouraging at all. I feel as if the BVI has never been such a sh*tty place as it is now.”
Petrovic concluded by stating that he hopes whoever is stealing from him reads his post “and realises I am not a privileged white kid, instead I am someone who has been working his @$$ off his entire life to try and give the BVI a good a name. This has to stop, I cannot believe that the time may come where I do not want to live in such a place anymore. Take me back to even as soon as ten years ago when I never even locked my house door.”
The Facebook post had received 236 likes as of 10: 00A.M. today, July 24, 2016 with many offering their support and sympathy to Petrovic’s plight.
While some said such acts occur in many other countries, others condemned the thefts and encouraged the young sailor to not be depressed but to continue working towards his goals in sailing.
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29 Responses to “National sailor ‘disgusted’ with VI following thefts”
The thiefs are usually one of your neighbors and friends. Cast a larger net & he may find who is targeting him.
But it's a shame because we have to do it with this useless police force we have here.
The truth reveals itself whether you notice it or not. HE could've said privileged kid BUT HE SAID PRIVILEGED WHITE KID.
Now wipe the muck off the tail that's between your legs and STFU.
EXCELLENT reply to Anti hypocrite. It seems some people cannot see dark hidden meanings behind innocent sounding statements and behaviors.
when was the last time a white person was caught stealing outboard motors, never. You must admit where the problem is before it can be solved.
the Virgin Islands is and will always be one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Your frustration should not be generalized. When you say $hit like that about Virgin Islanders and not belongers like yourself you are 4k**g rude bouy. Direct your anger at the lack of police investigation you are not received for your loses. Don't be make bullsh*t statements like that about my HOME!!!
That is quite a narcissistic attitude, is it not? Young man, we in BVI do not need self-appointed saviors.
My advice to you is to be humble and try to take better precautions with your belongings, no matter where you live.
We never asked you to do sailing for the bvi.... they have their born here own, putting them on the map. So don't come on here talking rubbish. Next thing ask your children or friends children they maybe stealing from you. Then you have the nerve to say youb disgusted with the bvi...okay...pack up and leave. No one asked you to love here since you talking negatives about big now.
I do not justify the theft of anyone's property. But I do not go on social media to say I am disgusted with an entire country because of a few bad experiences. I do not imply that based on my own perceived self-worth that bad things should not happen to me. Yes, Mr. White Savior is quite aware of his white privilege (or believes he should have it) because he went out of his way to mention white privilege. I advise him to learn from all of his experiences and move on and quit making a fuss. Did he report the matter to the Police?