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12,000 Starlink spacecraft, and SpaceX has signaled it could aim to fly as many as 42,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.
Yesterday evening Falcon Heavy rocket launch at Cape Canaveral, FL.
Sunrise
at Titusville Marina this morning. We just left and are on our way to
St Petersburg after a little over a month here. Good marine. Best marina
Wi-Fi we’ve ever experienced.
SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Bruce & Lynette – Fast Passage 39′
11) STARLINK FEEDBACK JANUARY 2023
In
Red Frog Marina. Plugged it in. Picking a movie on Netflix that
evening. Good (but not great) service to St Andres, Columbia.
Hey
there, as requested here is our experience with Starlink. I’m still
working full time as an iOS developer for a company in California. As
such I need to have internet most weekdays. We came down from California
as far as Chiapas, hopping from cell signal to cell signal and moving
only on weekends. Last May in Chiapas we got Starlink shipped to us (the
older round dishy) and since then have decided to head back up to
cruise the Sea of Cortez before we leave Mexico. We had only gone as far
up as La Paz due to the scarcity of cell coverage up in the Sea. It’s
pretty much a game changer. We are currently in Zihuatanejo, having just
spent an entire month in the bays of Huatulco. Previously we only
stayed in Tangolunda and Marina Chahue. This time with Starlink we were
able to visit most of the bays. It does draw down our batteries though. I
have it trimmed down to just run off of DC without the inverter and
have the internal motors disabled. Still it seems to consume a steady 3A
and more when it boots up or it’s doing intense data transfers. We have
been turning it off at night to save power and will probably need to
add more solar to balance our energy budget. It’s also great to be able
to check the weather at any time on passage and stay in touch. Although
sometimes I wish we could be more “off the grid”.
Both
of us still working remotely while cruising, so a robust data
connection for Zoom calls has been a requirement. Before we got Starlink
in May 2022, we would arrange our passagemaking based on where we would
have access to cellular data and/or wifi via booster. This meant, as
much as possible, we would travel on weekends (or take days off), and
anchor / stay at marinas only in locations with access to a data
network. Not having access to a decent connection (e.g. slow and/or
interrupted) was an endless source of frustration. Starlink has
completely changed that. Shortly after we installed Starlink (in La Paz,
Mexico), we travelled to Isla San Francisco for a test run. Sure
enough, we had a robust connection and were able to stay connected
throughout the journey. It was amazing! We were liberated from limited
infrastructure! Our cruising grounds are now defined to where we
have access to Starlink. None in South Pacific? We’ll wait? Available in
Pacific Central America and Caribbean? Off we go! In addition to
enabling remote working, Starlink also serves as a Safety device (real
time weather reporting and communication), and entertainment (streaming
videos). As and when coverage is truly global and robust, we’ll replace
our SSB and Iridium with Starlink only. It’s a real game changer!
Pros: Being
able to work/make $ in remote areas where there is no service. This
allowed us to sail on week days when there were good weather windows and
not just motor sail to accommodate a week day work schedule. Pretty cheap $135/mo and I think it’s half that cost if you buy a Mexican one. We had service the down the entire pacific coast Baja which is an internet dead zone. Allows us to contact marinas or agencies ahead of time for parts/services. Makes it easier to connect with friends/family. Cons: It’s a bit power hungry: uses 5-8 AMPs of juice while on (up to 8 when satellite moves) After about 30 miles offshore it does not always work… but sometimes it does. Easier
to be in the phone more and not disconnect from society a bit (which is
one of the things I love about being in remote areas) Some
people have reported being “kicked off/geofenced” after 2 months of
being out of the country of origin. We are about to hit our 2 month mark
so I’ll keep you posted.
By far weather a matter of minutes if not seconds compared to any other means Contact with family and friends Trivia! Cheers
We
got our starlink in Chiapas. It has been a game changer. While in
Chiapas we had marginal cell service and very limited WiFi. Once we got
starlink I was able to enable WiFi calling and take care of all
emergencies without having to take a taxi in to Tapachula to sit at
Starbucks when we needed internet. When we arrived at Bahia del Sol
starlink didn’t work, we had marginal WiFi and decent local cell
service. After about a month it started working, once again we were able
to take care of any issues that arose easily. We had nothing while in
the Golfo de Fonseca. When we arrived at Puesta del Sol Nicaragua, we
were greeted with marginal WiFi and very weak 3g cell service. Here
there is nowhere to go if you need internet access, but here Starlink
works.
Hi,
We have had it since Panama. At that stage it did not work in Panama as
the government had not signed up but now they have. It worked all te
way from there to 12 miles off Belize then stopped as trey have not
signed up either. Worked well once departing or Mexico and all the way
to Jamaica. It stops working in really rough seas and will cut in
and out. Often works better than the local networks. Not a
replacement for iridium at the moment due to to inconsistency in bad
weather but saying that it is much quicker and often picked up before
the iridium had finished downloading the weather. Cheers
There
is one word that comes up using Starlink on board a boat and that is
“game changer” This is when a new disruptive technology comes along and
within a year, becomes the standard for boaters. A year ago, Starlink
had 70,000 users worldwide , and now they have 1.4 million We now have
high speed internet on board, which means we can get immediate
Predictwind Offshore weather routing, can do Facetime calls with our
family, do our banking, watch Youtube on our cell phone whilst underway
and then enjoy a movie on TV, all from the comfort of our boat while
underway or at anchor. Before Christmas, I had uninterrupted service on
my non stop run from La Paz to Puerto Vallarta. As I type this, I have
just left Zihuatanejo en route on a 360 non stop trip to Huatulco, all
while being connected. Thank you Elon Musk!
You
asked about starlink. We have just used it in Mexico since October.
We’ve crossed from puerto Vallarta to Baja, north in the sea of Cortez,
and back again to Mazatlán. We’ve had a few random drops for a few
minutes here and there, but generally it has been very reliable. And
fast – faster than our home internet in the US. It’s a game
changer in several ways – we were able to FaceTime with our daughter to
learn that we will be grandparents – so staying connected with family is
so much easier. Getting weather forecasts is easier than with the
iridium (and at half the price of the iridium). We are able to manage a
short term rental in the US with starlink – we just couldn’t do it
otherwise. The dark side and challenge is to not let access to the
internet rob us of the experiences we are here to find. It takes a bit
of discipline. Overall, an amazing positive tool for cruising.
22-23
is our second year full-time cruising . We have been exploring the
Pacific side of Mexico and the gulf of California. We installed our
Starlink this year. In our first year we had very little coverage
around Baja (outside and inside). Outside we could sometimes send a text
message. One time we had a family issue and it took days to find wifi,
finally in Bahaia Asunción. Pacific Mexico we got a Mexican SIM
(Movistar) and spent many, many hours learning to use it properly
(refills, management, unlocking phones, etc). Our provider in the US,
t-mobile threatened to turn us off three times. Inside Baja in the
spring we went weeks without anything but small texts and emails through
Iridium. Starlink has made communication far easier, we hardly
think about being in touch, we’ve saved tons on local SIMs, and T-Mobile
hasn’t threatened to cut us off. It took propwr planing to mount and
power the Starlink but so far it’s been a real benefit.
How
we use our SL, it’s a two edge sword, information paralysis &
superior unlimited access to the internet right from my boat. – set my iPhone to utilize WiFi calling. No more searching for local telco chips an recharging these with more bits for weather and route planning I can quickly utilize a variety of products; NOAA, windy, predict wind – update my onboard electronics with the latest firmware anytime – pursue remote work opportunities – troubleshoot onboard systems effectively, download diagrams, order items online, chat with systems experts – download charts, guides, reference material for travel – 1st mate is happy, cause it just works Summary,
All online activities are done more quickly; security is no longer an
issue/concern for banking an purchasing things. No more trying to best
manage a limited amount of data available…. And I can stream online content whenever I want. Sometimes I need to turn it off, just put down the device(s) and enjoy the here and now. Regards,
12) MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT 🇧🇿 BELIZE
Belize
is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly
small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines
to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize
Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes,
hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins
like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai;
and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language
of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois.
Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.
Lamanai
is renowned for its exceptionally long occupation spanning three
millennia, beginning in the Early Preclassic Maya period and continuing
through the Spanish and British Colonial periods, into the 20th
century.
Unlike most Classic-period sites in the southern Maya lowlands, Lamanai was not abandoned at the end of the 10th century
During
the Spanish conquest of Yucatán Spanish friars established two Roman
Catholic churches here, but a Maya revolt drove the Spanish out. |
South Coast Between Punta Naranjo and Cabo Morro de Puercos
Sunset from Playa Venao Panama
Anchorage Spot at Islas Secas
Leaving Boca Chiaca
We cleared in in Boca Chica Panama with Carlos All done in 15 minutes ( on schedule and 6 people came to meet us at 11 AM )
$ 75 immigration $ 35 customs $ 92 health ( cleared us and our dog ) $ 185 annual cruising permit $ 120 agency fee to arrange for everyone to be there $
100 Coiba national park fee ( $ 20 pp + 60 anchorage fee + 45
transaction fee to Carlos or you wire transfer yourself )
We wanted to enter Panama without any issues and have all the paperwork ready – you can skip these procedures and proceed directly to Panama City but we opted to clear in early and enjoy Western Panama – the souhern GPS path to Boca Chica is now in Good Nautical
SY CARINTHIA🇺🇸 Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi – Lagoon 440x’
14) PATHFINDER’S 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
⚓️@ 09 53.125 N 84 55.702 W 4-5 meters depth.
Now anchored in Herradura to try and buy a new paddleboard. 4 meters at low tide. Calm now and pretty water and beach.
SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole – Lagoon 39′
15) LA RUTA DEL CAFE CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MEXICO
Coffee
trees bloom with beautiful white flowers. The coffee tree is a
self pollinating plant meaning the flowers are not dependent on
bees to pollinate.
Traditional coffee drying in the highlands
Finca
Argovia is an exemplary coffee Resort Located in the Sierra
Madre of Chiapas with More than 130 years of history and culminates
as a cultural and extremly worthwile experienc
SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸 Kurt, Linda & Rigby Catana 47′
16) 37+ LONG LINES REPORTS ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE
*
These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners – this is
simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate
picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed
often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.
17) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA
International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –
Thrilled
to announce that Panama Yacht Broker has teamed up with the one and
only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising resource, Panama Posse brings a
world of sailing knowledge and resources to the table. From route
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has it all. We are honored to join that list of resources thanks to our
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Mountain
Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is a nature reserve in the Cayo District of
southern central Belize. It was established in 1944 to protect and
manage the native Belizean pine forests. 🇧🇿 BELIZE
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and the Pacific Posse
Malpelo
Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is a large marine protected area some 500 km
off Colombia’s Pacific Coast. The terrestrial area of 35 hectares, the
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