Ed
caught this monster beating to windward 16 knots true wind. 20′ from
boat and Liz spots a long line in the water. Needed whole crew to avoid
long line and get the dorado onboard 😊
SY VOYAGER 🇺🇸 Ed & Liz – Hylas 54′
5) SEASON 7 PANAMA POSSE EVENTS
SEASON 7 KICK-OFF Group Photo
Short event video -PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF @ BARRA DE NAVIDAD Dec 7-10 2023
(2) CLUB DE PESCA YACHT FEST SAT, JAN 13 ’24 CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 CO
Ileana Stevenson Covo – GM For
those coming from the lesser Antilles this will be the first event in
full on Latin style in Colombia – come celebrate the great food and
culture that is Colombia in it’s premier yacht club.
(3) OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA + SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
FLEET MEET UP
SAT. FEB 3 ’24 SHELTER BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA
IMPORTANT:
This event is in the middle of high season. The Shelter Bay
Marina will be near capacity so make reservations early.
Additionally, we are also going to organize a shuttle bus to get
folks to this event from alternate locations.
(4) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO
SAT. MAY 11 ’24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA
This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama. Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.
Beat, Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia – YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY
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We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.
Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.
FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB
MV HO’OKIPA goes from Isla San Andres to Roatan a 62 hour push.
This is a milestone for MV HO’OKIPA as they have been in Bocas for a few seasons now and are underway once again.
It
was a tough passage to San Andres from Bocas Del Toro with average 7
foot swells and confused seas but Ho’okipa (and her stabilizers!!! Thank
you) performed beautifully! Tiny bit better to the turn west then
smooth sailing with wind swell behind us. We cut the corner into
pirate area figuring in these conditions if you want us come get us.
Saw 4 fishing trawlers there but they were just minding their own
business.
Now it’s tequila time!
Staying at Panama Posse sponsored resort: Barefoot Cay 🇭🇳
MV HO’OKIPA 🇺🇸 Lisa & Chuck – Selene 43′
Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water MV HO’OKIPA!
SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse
Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter. Maurisa is a sailor among
us. She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
2021-2022 Galley God Award Winner Lucky Chucky MY HO’OKIPA
7) PLAYING WITH FIRE
PP members getting fired up and blowing off expired flares after a great potluck dinner.
Even the kids got into the act.
Speaking of kids:QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
How many Panama Posse boats are KID BOATS this season?
His
Whatsapp number is +503 7768 4412 and that’s the best way to reach him.
To call him helpful and accommodating does not do him justice.
director_operacion@bahiadelsolelsalvador.com
Daily
80 cents per foot. Weekly 60, monthly 50. Power (30A) and water (non
potable due to salt) included. Docks are in poor condition, and docking
can be a bit challenging at times due to the varying 1 to 3 knot current
in the estuary. Joining the “cruisers club” is $15 a week additional
and gives you full access to the pools, showers, garbage, and discounts
on the restaurants and dollar local beers. Bar crossing was easy, but
needs to be pre-arranged with Bill and Jean at elsalvsdorrally@aol.com
Top down view. Pool, Restaurant, and Bar at the head of the dock.
9) BIRDS OF CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MX
Biologists Lisanne & Bill on SV Rosinante
share their discoveries about the Birds of Chiapas
To learn more about birds found along the Pacific Coast of southern Mexico and discussed in this great ebook follow this link:
December
is a special time of year the world over. For the Scarlett Macaws
of Belize it is a time of migration from their breeding grounds to
their feeding grounds. Macaw begin gathering at their feeding
grounds in the Red Bank Village in December and Peak in February and
March
About the Scarlet Macaw.
Of the estimated total population of less than 5,000, less than 250 scarlet macaws, specifically the subspecies Ara macao cyanoptera
still exist within the country. Red Bank seems to be the most popular
location for Belize’s scarlet macaws, as most of them frequent the
jungles surrounding the village.
Scarlet
macaws can fly as swiftly as 35 miles per hours, usually in pairs or
small groups. When winter draws near, the macaws fly away from their
homes along the Maya Mountains in order to find food throughout Red Bank
and the rest of southern Belize. Common foodstuffs of the scarlet macaw
include portions of the Prickly Yellow and Wild Annato (whose waxy seed
covers have been converted into the condiment known as “achiote” or
“bijol”), as well as the fruit of the flowering Xylopia frutescens.
Factors
contributing toward the scarlet macaw’s endangered status would be the
efforts of poachers looking to capture them as pets, the destruction of
their habitat and low birth rates. As their species numbers are
currently low, seeing them in mass in Belize is that much more
impressive.
Almonds are a favored food for the Scarlett Macaw in Red Bank Village, Belize
11) GOOD NAUTICAL: ISLA PARGA 🇵🇦 PANAMA
Among
the Islas Secas Archipelago in Western Pacific Panama is Isla Parga.
The anchorages on this island are favored by many Posse members
that have travelled this way.
Kyle on SY JUBEL shares this anchorage as one of his favorites along their route from Canada 🇨🇦 to Panama 🇵🇦 :
We snorkeled around the tiny island above the pin I dropped. It has a shelf that goes from 20-75 feet and it’s amazing.
SY MAISON DE SANTÉ is there now and shares:
JUBEL
🌵🦜 Kyle Thanks for shouting out Pargo in the Secas when you were down
this way. On our 4th year of cruising and immediately (this) became our
favorite anchorage. The builder for the resort down here said Dec is
the best month.
Keenan, Nicole and Jack have a new favorite anchorage in the Secas.
Ramora
Bay and Resort is pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse and welcomes the
participants with $1 x foot discount during the high season and $2 x
foot discount during the low season. Join us on Harbour Island for affordable luxury with a full-service marina and much more in The Bahamas.
Sail
into Romora Bay Resort and Marina. Conveniently located in the
heart of Harbour Island, our world-class marina (only 223 miles east of
Miami)
Dock
at one of our slips and let us handle the rest. Our extensive range of
on-site services delivered by a full, dedicated crew exceed the desires
of owners, captains, and crew. Vessels up to 190 feet in length are
welcome in our slips. Stress-Free Docking for All Vessels
Sail into the beginning of a wonderful vacation at Romora Bay Resort and Marina.
MARINA
On-Site Customs and Immigration
Yacht Assistance 24/7
Yacht Provisioning
Video surveillance and onsite guards keep you and your property safe and secure
Fresh Water up to 17,000 gallons of fresh water per day.
Full
Electricity Service backed up by a 550kW generator. (110V/single
phase | 220V/3 phase | 30-amp and 50-amp | 408V/3 phase)
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
13) SHAFT SHARK
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
Ahoy Panama Posse
Propeller Line Cutter
Protect your drive train and propeller with the best rope, line and debris cutter there is. Available for both power and sail.
The
SHAFT SHARK line cutter is a serrated edge circular blade machined from
high quality (316L) type stainless steel. It is easy to install; no
drilling, tapping or dismantling. It is a split 2x piece unit for quick
and simple installation, no need to remove propeller.
Zero
maintenance since there are no moving parts
(cutters/bearings/zincs/stops) to maintain or replace annually. Easily
re-sharpened if necessary.
What does it do?
Attached
to your shaft just forward of your propeller, it rotates with the
shaft, cutting away any rope, weed or debris that might try to entangle
your shaft and propeller while you are underway.
Why do I need one?
To keep your propeller free from rope, weeds and underwater debris.
Eliminate the possibility of damage to your shaft, propeller and strut.
Eliminate the need for being towed due to fouled stern gear or propeller.
Drag and Efficiency
The
SHAFT SHARK is sized to both the shaft diameter and the propeller hub
diameter to ensure the lowest drag and minimal waterflow factors for the
boat and propeller efficiency. Overall these two factors will vary
depending upon the speed of the boat. This is why there are different
model units to suit all shaft and hub combinations.
We’re
Gretchen and Tim sailing aboard Felicità, our Catalina 42. We met
racing Rhodes 19s in Chicago in 2014 and set off on this blue water
dream when we bought the boat in 2018. We refit the boat in San Diego
and left for Mexico in October 2022. We spent last season finding our
cruising legs and have opted to stay in Mexico for another season
because there are parts of the Sea of Cortez we haven’t yet explored.
Our plan is to make it to Zihuatanejo for Guitar Fest and then we’ll
return to the Sea through early summer 2024. Then next year, we’ll
boogie down through the Canal and who knows from there! When we’re not
on the boat, we’re at our land base in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
You
can follow our antics and adventures on YouTube at GnT Sailing. We look
forward to crossing wakes with all our fellow Posse members. And if
we’re lucky enough to share an anchorage, break bread and share a laugh!
A
detailed and critical discussion with regards to electrical connections
on boats can be found on the panama posse website at this link:
According
to Nigel very few boats have wiring that is actually 100% to the proper
marine standards. Watching this seminar with Nigel will help boat
owners understand how to make the wiring on their vessels safer when
running new wires, changing old wires, or assessing existing runs.
Diverse Collection: The museum showcases the vast and rich
cultural heritage of Mexico’s pre-Columbian civilizations, offering
insights into the complex societies that flourished in this region.
Exploring Ancestral Connections: Many of the civilizations
represented in the museum, like the Maya and Aztecs, have historical and
cultural links to various sites along the Panama Posse route.
Broad horizons & unique experiences
Ancient Civilizations: Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the ancient cultures they will encounter or learn about during their journey.
Artifacts and Exhibits: The
museum is home to some of the most significant archaeological and
anthropological artifacts from Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage,
including the Stone of the Sun (often referred to as the Aztec calendar
stone) and the Aztec Xochipilli statue.
Piedra del Sol
Let’s
get the most obvious one out of the way first; the infamous Aztec
sunstone (sometimes wrongly referred to as the calendar stone) that was
unearthed during the building of the Metropolitan Cathedral in 1790. Weighing in at 24 tonnes,
this is a truly magnificent archaeological masterpiece that may well
seem strangely familiar, probably because it features on the back of the
ten-peso coin. While many theories have been proposed about the meaning
of the sun stone, no common conclusion has been reached. Nevertheless,
it’s easily the most emblematic exhibit of the Anthropology Museum
Statue of Xochipilli
This
16th-century Aztec statue was discovered at the base of Mexico’s second
tallest mountain Popocatépetl in the 19th century. Depicting the figure
of Xochipilli, the Aztec god of art, games and dance, it appears to
show him in the midst of an ecstatic, drug-induced state. This
interpretation is reinforced by the seemingly hallucinogenic plants
which are carved all over it, and his body language, and positioning. A
fascinating example of Mesoamerican sculpture, detailing cultural
experiences that many agree have never been depicted in European art,
it’s certainly a must-see.
SY ARROW flying her spinnaker in the Sea of Cortez 🇲🇽 Mexico
*37′ Performance Cruiser for sale by owner*
Arrow
is Fully Equipped and ready to go cruising self sufficiently: water
maker, solar and wind power, well insulated fridge, navigation system
with radar, GPS chartplotter, AIS, depth sounder and speedo, a quiver of
sails for a variety of wind conditions, 10′ dinghy with 6hp motor,
safety gear including life raft, EPIRB, satellite system, ditchbag, lee
cloths for all main salon sea bunks, lots of custom shade and rain
awnings/enclosures, topside barbeque, equipped galley down below.
Fully equipped to sail, adventure, and cruise coastwise or
offshore.
Ready
for her next adventure; Arrow is a sweet sailing, seaworthy,
live-aboard, performance cruiser from a classic period in yachting
history. She is a Carter 37 and has been upgraded and maintained to be
an excellent, well prepared, self-sufficient yacht with lots of extras.
As her owners we are standing by ready to show Arrow and pass her
off to her next Owners/ Sailors/ Adventurers.
Arrow
was designed by Dick Carter and built in Greece. She is a masthead
sloop with removable inner forestay. Her large fin keel with lead
ballast and skeg hung rudder provide a safe platform for coastal and
offshore adventures alike. With a moderate ballast to displacement
ratio, Arrow is a great light air boat while at the same time maintains a
kind motion in a seaway.
21) 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
info@centenarioconsulting.com
www.centenarioconsulting.com
Cellphone +507 6676-1376
WhatsApp +507 6676-1376
22) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore.
Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.
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