FLEET UPDATE 2022-02-13

Feb 13, 2022

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

 

TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

1) Dominican Republic’s Ocean World Marina announces Panama Posse Sponsorship
2) Panama Posse grows to 338 yachts from 25 flag states
3) Warning El Salvador Bar continues to challenge the fleet 

 

1) INTRODUCING OCEAN WORLD MARINA, 
🇩🇴  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 

OCEAN WORLD MARINA  🇩🇴  Sponsors de Panama Posse

08° 20.4933′ N 80° 09.0833′ W

We are excited to welcome the Panama Posse to the north coast of the
Dominican Republic. Enjoy our marina, services and amenities with our
special Panama Posse rates per foot.

• 1    day     $ 1.00  
• 7   days    $ 0.85  
• 30 days   $ 0.40 

Ocean World is located on Cofresi beach, near town of Puerto Plata. With an
abundance of hotel rooms and recreation opportunities that include,
golf, fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, and even white water
rafting, Puerto Plata is already celebrated as an affordable Caribbean
vacation playground. 
  

• Ocean World Adventure Park 
• Ocean World Casino
• Puerto Plata is the rum capital of the Caribbean
• A Cigar Experience in the Heart of the Caribbean! 
• Rhythm of the night dancing

Harbormaster Jorge M. Fernandez

 info@oceanworldmarina.com

Mobile.: 809-669-7660     

 

2)  PANAMA POSSE WELCOMES 
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO THE FLEET

#332 🇺🇸 SY THE REDEEMED  – Captain John – New Herizon Formosa 70 ‘

#333 🇺🇸 SY HALCYON   – Brit & Sandy  – New Herizon Formosa 70 ‘

#334 🇺🇸 SY ESCAPE VELOCITY – Greg & Lynda  – Bennett Brothers Sparkman & Stephens Design 48′

#335 🇺🇸 SY ONE RUNNIN  – Jerry & Larisa  – Maxim 38′

#336 🇺🇸 SY MOKEN  – Mary & Mark – Dufour 50′

#337 🇺🇸 SY WHITE WINGS  – Stuart & Sondra  – Leopard 48′

#338  🇺🇸 SY SILENT KNIGHT – Christopher & Thomas   – Beneteau 50′

Click  to see the full fleet listing >>

Panama Posse Fleet is tracking all across the Americas – Follow this link >>

3) MY RED ROVER REPORTS EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS WHEN CROSSINGS
THE BAR IN SALVADOR

This is MY Red Rover exiting the El Salvador Bar at slack tide. Many Panama Posse Boats have found extraordinary conditions.

The swell running up against the coast of central America can have adverse
effects on crossing the bar in El Salvador – especially anything larger
than  4 feet. Any primary swell can be amplified by deep ocean (
secondary ) swells coming across the whole pacific leading to the
“thirteenth wave” not actually # 13 but simply the largest one in a set. 
In surf lingo, a wave set is a series of waves that are generally larger
and often more powerful than the average for a given period of time or
day. For a fascinating insight into shallow water wave theory visit this
page http://www.coastalwiki.org/wiki/Shallow-water_wave_theory

Red Rover is set to leave El Salvador on the high slack tomorrow morning
after 8 nights here.  Want to give a shout out to Talleres
Moldtrok,  a machine shop in San Salvador, a referral from Bill and
Jean.  They rebuilt a hydraulic cylinder that had a seal beginning
to leak.  We’ve been told that the shop has fixed or built from
scratch many parts for cruising boats.  Our hydraulic cylinder was
done in 3 days and cost $90.  We picked it back up then spent the
night in San Salvador.  We provisioned at Super Selecto there and
found a huge selection of many items, including US products that we
haven’t seen for a while.   Rum was less than in Mexico but food
costs were more…  

Additionally,
forgive me if I mentioned it earlier,  we received our booster
vaccine here as well.  The clinic is located an 8 min drive away
(gives starter and booster  shots).  Ignacio the manager at
Hotel Bahia Del Sol can arrange a ride there and back.  He is great
to chat with.

Lastly,  the check in/out process happens here at the property.   No need to travel anywhere.   Very convenient.

Bill (above) and Jean(below)  from the El Salvador Rally and moorings ready to bring you across the bar 

MY RED ROVER – Kevin & Alison – Nordhavn 55′ 

4) MEET THE FLEET

SY ANIMAL CRACKER, SOUTHBOUND

WE MADE IT !!! in  Barrra de Navidad picking  up their burgee

SY ANIMAL CRACKER – Scott & Tami – Hunter 46′

MEET MY ONE LIFE 
CHECKING INTO COSTA RICA 

MY ONE LIFE – Doug & Mary – Nordhavn 46′

MEET SY ORA 2 
CROSSING THE BAR INTO EL SALVADOR

SY ORA 2 – Craig & Karen  – Privilege 43′

MEET SY MOKEN

En route from Panama to Chiapas

SY MOKEN – Mary & Mark – Dufour 50′

5)  THE BOATYARD 
(new section)

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS 

Call for Service provider data and fuel price data

Every
vessel has their own journey and along the way you have encountered
service providers – please let us know about what works and what doesn’t
we’ll publish this list and facts to the Panama Posse fleet
anonymously 

We
all want to know the good the bad and the ugly please provide your
feedback on service providers you have used with this simple form –
we’ll update the results as soon as we get this data from you – just
takes a few seconds and helps the next yacht !-> https://panamaposse.com/service-provider

Fuel prices are going up – here is Respite in  San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua taking on fuel – Please let us know the fees and prices you paid –>

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 

HOW TO KEEP CUPID ONBOARD YOUR VESSEL !

To
understand the difference between happy and unhappy couples,
researchers asked couples to solve a conflict in their relationship in
15 minutes. After carefully reviewing these sessions and following up
with couples almost a decade later, they were able to predict which
couples would stay together and which would break up with over 90%
accuracy.

Discovery.
The difference between happy and unhappy couples is the balance between
positive and negative interactions during conflict. There is a very
specific ratio that makes relationships last. And it’s easy to see how
this works on a boat as well.

That
magic ratio  is 1 : 5. This means that for every one
negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy relationship
has five (or more) positive interactions.

ONE NEGATIVE INTERACTION

Examples of negative interactions include yelling, dismissive actions or gestures  as well as feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Anger is a negative interaction and a natural reaction during conflict.
Anger only has negative effects in a relationship if it is expressed
along with criticism or contempt, or if it is defensive.

Negative
interactions during conflict include being emotionally dismissive or
critical, or becoming defensive. Body language such as eye-rolling can
be a powerful negative interaction, and it is important to remember that
negativity holds a great deal of emotional power, it takes five
positive interactions to overcome any one negative interaction.

FIVE OR MORE POSITIVE INTERACTIONS TO COUNTER 
ONE PRIOR NEGATIVE INTERACTION 

1) INTEREST

Displaying
interest includes asking open-ended questions, as well as more subtle
signals such as nods, making eye contact, and timely ‘uh-huhs’that show
how closely you are listening. Are you curious about why he or she is
upset ?

2) AFFECTION

Within
conflict, displays of physical and verbal affection reduce stress. If
you’re having a difficult conversation and your partner takes your hand
and says,  Gosh, this is hard to talk about. I really love you and I
know we can figure this out together,  you will likely feel better
because their display of affection is bound to reduce tension and bring
you closer together.

3) MATTER

DOING
small things often.  Small acts demonstrate caring and are
powerful ways to enhance the positivity in the relationship.

4) APPRECIATION

Expressing
positive thinking and giving a partner a verbal compliment, no matter
how small, acts as a strengthening of your marriage or relationship. By
focusing on the positives of your relationship and the vessel such as
the good moments from your past and your partner’s admirable traits, you
put positive energy into your relationship.

5) AGREEMENT

Seeking
opportunities for agreement and expressing this accordingly,
shows that you see your partners viewpoint as valid and that you
care about them. An alliance in conflict, even minor, can fundamentally
shift how couples fight.

6) EMPATHY & APOLOGY

Empathy
is one of the deepest forms of human connection even if expressed non
verbally through a facial expression or a physical gesture. If a partner
is upset with something simply apologize. Finding a moment during a
conflict to say  I’m sorry I hurt your feelings. That makes me sad,
 you will provide a positive and empathetic interaction that
reinforces your bond.

7) ACCEPT

Summarize
your partner’s experience during a recent conflict, even if you
disagree. Validation doesn’t mean agreement, but it does signal respect
and signals an understanding that each of your perspectives are valid,
even if they are opposed to each other.

8) HUMOR

Joking
around while maintaining respect and appreciation for a partner serves
to bring  both closer together. Finding moments to laugh together
can ease tension in a heated conflict.

6) DESTINATIONS AND EXCURSIONS

ENTERING PANAMA IN BOCA CHICA

SY CHIMERA – Dennis & Margaret – Beneteau 47′

LONG ISLAND, EXHUMAS, BAHAMAS

Tiny’s Hurricane Hole

Long Island, Bahamas. Making our way south.

Bahamas is in Good Nautical

SY SLOW DANCER – Dale & Kenneth – Hunter 39′

12)  SECRET BEACH NEAR MARINA PUERTO DE LA NAVIDAD, MX 

Low tide at Secret Beach 

Secret Stairs forges into the pacific cliffs 

SECRET BEACH IS IN GOOD NAUTICAL >>

SY JULIET – Charlie & LeeAnne – Mason 44′

7)  ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 

Just caught my first mahi-mahi in the pacific. Near Islas Secas, Panama.   

SY SECOND SET  – Chip & Kristina  – Robertson & Caine Leopard 49′

8) AIDS TO NAVIGATION 
DREDGING NEAR MARINA CHIAPAS, MX 

All
boats inbound to Chiapas marina: there is a very large dredge nearly
blocking the entrance channel at the last turn you take to come into the
marina.  It is very well lit at night.  You will need to pass
within 30 feet of the floating spoils boom (put it to your port side).
It’s easy during daylight, but can be a little confusing if coming
in n in the dark like we did.

 🦜🍹 SY  Kyrie – Joe, Kristen & Crew  – Prout 37′

9) PANAMA POSSE SEASON AWARDS CATEGORIES 

 

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

    BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* ✔ 

    PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  

    PANAMA POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  

    SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD ✔  

    THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔ 

    MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 

    HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 

    SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 

    GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ 

    GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  

    NEWLY ADDED – BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔

*non billfish entries only 

Every season at the awards ceremony in Panama we give out some valuable
liquid prizes and free weeks in marinas to the winners and sometimes
even to the runners up , and of course Flor de Caña Rum. 

10) PANAMA POSSE CONVOYS

 

Violent incidents appear to be executed by “part-time pirates”,

fisherman who organize on an ad hoc basis and seize targets of

opportunity in the absence of effective law enforcement.  They do

not target larger commercial vessels at this time.

Geographically,
the Honduran and Nicaraguan east coasts do not provide harbor for
larger vessels and the national navies are small and poorly equipped to

deal with the issue, as they are small forces primarily designed for

dealing with coastal and riverine security.  The naval forces are

under-resourced.

As the incidents normally occur well offshore, often between 75 and 125

 miles from land, they are beyond VHF radio range from shore bases, and

in
any case it is believed the relevant navies do not effectively maintain
a 24/7 radio watch. It is uncertain what other illegal activities these
part time pirates may engage in.

While these areas are variously within the territorial waters or exclusive

economic
zones of Colombia, Guatemala, or Honduras, they are not effectively
patrolled or policed by any of these states.  Adding complication
to the situation, some areas including the Serranilla Bank are disputed
territories.

For
westbound vessels, a transit of the Venezuelan coast from Trinidad to
the ABCs and Columbia is often undertaken.  For vessels leaving
Colombia to points north, a close approach to the easternmost stretch of
the Venezuelan coast is also unavoidable.  There has also been an
increase in piracy activities in the coastal waters near Trinidad,
believed to be the actions of Venezuelan smugglers area.

TO SET UP A CONVOY between 4 vessels ( lead vessel must be US FLAGGED ) 

security @ panamaposse dot com

11) PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico  

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico  

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala  

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador  

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua  

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica  

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica  

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica  

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador  

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama  

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia 

🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica 

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica  

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica 

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands 

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras 

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras  

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico  

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba 

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos  

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas  

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic    

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66  Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA  

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA  

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA  

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA  

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth,  USA  

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA  

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Virginia , USA  

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

The docks at Marina Nanajuana, Rio Dulce, Guatemala

12)  PANAMA POSSE  SPONSORS 

• SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
• PREDICT WIND
• SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
• HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
• HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
• YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
• FLOR DE CAÑA
• CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA
• WESTMARINE PRO
• SAILMAIL  

MEXICO PACIFIC ANCHORAGES MARINAS DANGER AND PORT INFORMATION IS IN GOOD NAUTICAL

13) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.  

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com   sevenstar-usa.com

14) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ

To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric
Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse
and the Pacific Posse

Erick Gálvez

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

15) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO – Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

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