Cmon the island is 400 klms away Im sure you could pick up a couple of AK47s to take along it would add to the adventure.
Seriously I cant see these boats being of any interest to pirates. In fact if you saw these guys from a distance what interest would there be,I cant see a fisherman rod being of any great significanse to them but I am interested to see the R2S poppers though.I would be more than willing to embark on a group trip if anyone else was willing
We all know they've hijacked many vessels and tanker for ramson already, might one day turn to kidnapping foreigner's when petrol security limit their souces.
Kidnapping foreigners/hijacking very small vessels have already occurred several times. A Danish sailor family including three children was taken as hostages last month.
Real time monitoring of pirate attacks can be seen here:
http://www.shipping.nato.int/CounterPirhttp://www.icc-ccs.org/home/piracy-reporting-centreEast of Socotra you have an Al Qaeda stronghold
West of Socotra you have the backyard of the Somali pirates
Many of the armed groups in this area carry much heavier weapons than e.g. AK47. A share of the profit generated from previous hostage takings has been invested in heavier weapons, better equipment etc. Anglers who decide to carry e.g. AK47s (and use them) are not likely to survive a meeting with Somali pirates. Staff/administration on tankers crossing through the gulf hesitates to carry weapons since they fear extreme levels of violence when the pirates eventually will hit the vessel. With all respect - this is not a playground for cowboys.
