theft is not a major problem at neah bay. i have had nothing stolen from my boat, and imo most of the thefts of tackle on the marina is by transient sport fishermen. i think this because the docks with more long-term moorage clients see next to no thefts, while short-term docks see the tiny bit of thievery that goes on. i feel more comfortable with my boat being moored at neah bay than either of the other ports mentioned.

as for the coolers, don't be stupid. i don't have much sympathy for those who fragrently disobey tribal law. show some respect, drink privately, and don't leave it out for young people to get at.

you know, i hear about problems people have with the locals at neah bay, and from my experience they are all by the types of people that have run ins regardless of where they are. i haven't had problems with the neah bay locals, or the clallam bay locals, or forks, etc.

i think most of the talk about theft comes from those who have a financial interest in people not fishing at neah bay and want them to fish elsewhere.

chris