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FLEET UPDATE 2024-08-25

“The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them” 

– Amelia E. Barr

OCEANPOSSE

Ground your upcoming cruising plans by joining the Ocean Posse and save time, money, and reduce many other annoyances. 
Cruising information for your decision making without set schedules. 

NOTICE OF A RALLY
 
OCEAN POSSE AHOY
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The 8th Ocean Posse Rally is a group of over 300 pleasure craft which travel in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Panama Canal and the Pacific. We are establishing a cruising  route between Europe all the way to the South Pacific.

The goal of the Ocean Posse is to support the seasonal movement of vessels with up to date local information, pr-established contacts and relationships and discounts with local marinas and agents, weather reporting and forecasting and enable ‘buddy boating’ through introductions between vessels.

The Ocean Posse yachts do not travel in a single convoy, they are distributed along the route and travel at their own pace. The rally operates a 24/7 chat, hosts a weekly all-hands conference call, and disseminates information via weekly
emails and emergency bulletins.

In the last seven years, over 1,500 vessels with approximately 4200 crew have participated. The average size is 48 feet. 
Most vessels are well equipped ocean going pleasure craft with depth sounders, GPS, Radar, AIS, EPIRB, VHF radios, safety equipment, and Satphones. 

To join and for more details visit >>>
 https://oceanposse.com/sign-up

SEASON 8 Award Entry PICTURE OF THE YEAR ENTRY

SY ALICORN 🇺🇸 Devona -Lagoon 44.5

OCEAN POSSE AWARD CATEGORIES

3) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

A great way to meet with fellow adventurers and sailors and explorers in person (or on screen)

gatherings

PORT CANTO CANNES

OCEAN POSSE  @ 
CANNES 🇫🇷 YACHTING FESTIVAL
 MEET UP IN CANNES  

Thursday , Sept 12⋅ 2024 
19:00 PM  @ LUPITAS
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO RSVP & DETAILS >>>

FLOR DE CANA

Free Rum courtesy of Flor de Caña in Cannes 🇫🇷 France

OCEAN POSSE AT THE ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW

OCEAN POSSE @ 
ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW MARYLAND  🇺🇸 USA

October 10 – 14 · 2024
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR BOAT SHOW >>>
WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOOTH VOLUNTEERS !

24-25′ PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF WEEKEND 🇲🇽 BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO WHEN: December 4-8 2024 WHERE: Barra de Navidad, MX at the Marina Puerto de la Navidad RSVP PLEASE AND CONTACT THE MARINA DIRECTLY TO RESERVE A SLIP

 24-25′ OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF  BARRA DE NAVIDAD 🇲🇽 MEXICO
  BIRTHPLACE OF THE POSSE 

Bonfire on the beach

Sunday Dec 8  beach party in Tenecatita MX 
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4)  MARINA PALMIRA TOPOLOBAMPO 🇲🇽 MEXICO SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
MARINA TOPOLOBAMBO

25° 36.0166′ N 109° 03.5333′ W

It is our pleasure to welcome you to 
Marina Palmira in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, México.

We are please to announce our sponsorship of the Ocean Posse and offer a 10% discount of our slip rates

Nelson Quintero

Manager Marina
BOOK A SLIP NOW  !
https://oceanposse.com/marina-palmira-topolobampo/

RATES x FOOT X  MONTH +TAX

up to 40 $ 14.00

41 – 50  $ 15.50

51 – 60 $ 17.00

61 – 70 $ 18.50

71 – 80 $ 20.50

       91+ $ 23.00

Electricity KW $ 0.26

1,000 liters water $ 4.00

OCEAN POSSE DISCOUNT 
Example let’s say is 43 foot boat for 7 days:

46 foot x $15.50 = $666.50 
(30 days + taxes )

DISCOUNT for 7 days 
$155.54 dollars + taxes

Ocean Posse discount  $139.99  

MARINA TOPOLOBAMBO

Mount Yasur is a volcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, 1,184 ft high above sea level. It has been erupting nearly continuously for several hundred years. Although it can usually be approached safely, its eruptions often occur several times an hour.

Mount Yasur is a volcano on Tanna 
KASTUMS

Rom Dance on Ambrym 
KASTUMS

Sand Drawings on Malekula, and Pentecost

5) MUST- SEE ALONG THE ROUTE 

 KASTOMS IN 🇻🇺 VANUATU

VANUATU

Vanuatu 🇻🇺 consists of a 850 nm chain of 84  islands and  is part of Melanesia

7) GOOD NAUTICAL  

Cat Harbor – Catalina Island 🇺🇸 CALIFORNIA

Approach

Approach from the W in situations of Santa Ana winds – this harbor brings a welcome reprieve in SoCal

https://goodnautical.com/usa-california-southern/anchorage/catalina-island-w-catalina-harbor

Anchorage ⚓ Moorings 
33° 25.6666′ N 118° 30.6333′ W

https://goodnautical.com/usa-california-southern/anchorage/catalina-island-w-catalina-harbor

8)  POSSE PERK

GESTALT

Opinions are like ar$*(oles – everybody has one, and they all stink …. 

GESTALT COMMUNICATIONS

Why use the GESTALT communications protocol  ?

Everyone
who is a skipper, captain, admiral, crew or master of his or her ship
has a high level of authority, independence and leadership.

When
opinions come to the surface there is a natural instinct to doubt, feel
threatened, judge and to question “advice / opinions”.

As
an example and to make this point look at how many Social Media
postings, or comment sections on websites or even news sites
become a runaway freight train leading to huff and puff, fight club,
bruised egos and unanswered questions and arguments.

The Ocean Posse is about facts and experiences.
Our conversations stay factual and civil.

Your experiences are important for the fleet and  vessels  will make decisions on your factual reports.

Even if you have made a mistake and are sharing that experience – that is valuable for the next mariner.

JUST THE FACTS PLEASE !

 9)  OCEAN POSSE PARTNERSHIP
https://cohohoho.com/

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE 
A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP  
WITH THE COJO RALLY 

SEATTLE <-> SAN FRANCISCO

Strategic Partnership Announcement: CoHoHoHo.com and Ocean Posse

We
are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between CoHoHoHo.com
and the Ocean Posse, two leaders in the yachting community dedicated to
enhancing the maritime experience. This collaboration marks a
significant step forward in our shared commitment to fostering a spirit
of adventure, camaraderie, and sustainability on the high seas.

CoHoHoHo.com,
renowned for its comprehensive resources and events tailored to yacht
owners and enthusiasts, aligns seamlessly with the Ocean Posse’s mission
of supporting long-distance cruisers and promoting safe, enjoyable
voyages. Together, we will offer exclusive benefits, expanded networking
opportunities, and enriched content for our combined membership,
ensuring that participants in both communities have access to the best
tools, information, and support.  MORE >>>

https://oceanposse.com/fully-equipped-cruising-sailboat-ready-to-go/
https://cohohoho.com/

10) MANZANILLO MARINA CLUB CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE 
Manzanillo Marina Club.

10° 23.350′ N  075° 31.525′ W

Dear Ocean Posse

Thank you for choosing to visit our marina, Manzanillo Marina Club.

We
would like to offer a special discount to all members of your company’s
Ocean Posse program. We are providing a 15% discount on mooring fees
for up to two months, a 10% discount on travel lift maneuvers, and a 15%
discount on land parking for up to two weeks. Additionally, we can
offer a 10% discount on in-water hull cleaning.

We
pride ourselves on providing top-notch facilities and service to our
guests. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and hope
that you will consider us for future visits.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

Maurice Lemaitre de la Espriella

Bosque, Calle Malaga # 53-76 (Sector Zapatero)

Cel: (+57) 313 537 8723 (english)

Cel: (+57) 311 4299 436 (español)

Tel Fax: (+575) 668 4070Colombia – South America.
ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE: A 40-Ton Travel Lift is prepared to haul out boats as wide as 20 feet. The haul out well can accommodate boats with drafts up to 8 feet. Dry Storage and in-water slips available (including live-aboard slips.) Anchoring area near the docks as well as moorings available. Power and water, newly remodel bathroom and showers. Fuel dock with gasoline, diesel, and oil; a generator to maintain electrical service. Storage and lockers, shipstore, and laundry service. Pressure watching and other boat cleaning services. Hull peel preparation and antifouling application. Air-conditioned furnished lounge area with satellite TV, and microwave. Two apartments full air-conditioning with services.
  • ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE:
  • A 40-Ton Travel Lift is prepared to haul out boats as wide as 20 feet.
  • The haul out well can accommodate boats with drafts up to 8 feet.
  • Dry Storage and in-water slips available (including live-aboard slips.)
  • Anchoring area near the docks as well as moorings available.
  • Power and water, newly remodel bathroom and showers.
  • Fuel dock with gasoline, diesel, and oil; a generator to maintain electrical service.
  • Storage and lockers, shipstore, and laundry service.
  • Pressure watching and other boat cleaning services.
  • Hull peel preparation and antifouling application.
  • Air-conditioned furnished lounge area with satellite TV, and microwave.
  • Two apartments full air-conditioning with services.

11) MUST SEE
LA JOYA DE CEREN 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR 

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12) MEET THE FLEET  

13) MARINERS HAVE BEEN USING THE GULF STREAM 
FOR CENTURIES 

GULFSTREAM

GULF STREAM 

Historical Use by the Spanish Treasure Fleet

 Homeward Bound from the Americas:


The Spanish fleet, during the Age of Exploration,
particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries, relied heavily on the Gulf
Stream to sail from the New World (the Americas) back to Europe. After
collecting goods, especially from the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico,
the Spanish galleons would navigate northward along the coast of
Florida.


Once they reached the vicinity of the present-day
Florida Keys, they would turn eastward into the Gulf Stream. The
current, which flows northeastward from the Gulf of Mexico across the
Atlantic, would provide a significant boost in speed, helping the
heavily laden ships make the long journey back to Spain more quickly and
efficiently.

    Speed and Safety:


The Gulf Stream allowed the Spanish fleet to
increase their average speed by several knots, reducing the overall time
at sea. This was crucial not only for the safety of the crew but also
for the preservation of perishable goods like foodstuffs and other
valuable commodities.


Additionally, the route via the Gulf Stream was
relatively safe from the deadly doldrums of the equatorial Atlantic,
which could trap ships in windless areas for days or weeks, leading to
shortages of food and water.

    Strategic Naval Route:


The Spanish used their knowledge of the Gulf
Stream as a strategic advantage in naval warfare. By understanding this
current, they could predict the movements of their fleet and enemies,
plan naval engagements, and protect their treasure-laden galleons from
pirates and privateers.
The world’s most advanced current models. PredictCurrent is the world’s most comprehensive high resolution tidal currents model.

Modern Use of The Gulf Stream by Sailors

    Optimizing Sailing Routes:


Modern sailors, whether on recreational voyages or
racing yachts, use the Gulf Stream to optimize their routes across the
Atlantic. Advanced navigation tools, such as GPS and weather routing
software, allow sailors to plot courses that maximize the benefits of
the current especially with the new Predict Wind Models .


By entering the Gulf Stream at the right location
and angle, sailors can significantly reduce their passage time across
the Atlantic, just as the Spanish fleet did centuries ago. This is
particularly useful for transatlantic crossings from the Caribbean or
the southeastern United States to Europe.

    Weather and Climate Considerations:


Unlike the Spanish fleet, modern sailors have
access to detailed weather forecasts, which allow them to use the Gulf
Stream more effectively. For example, they can avoid the dangers of
tropical storms or hurricanes, which are common in the regions where the
Gulf Stream flows.


Additionally, modern sailors can monitor water
temperatures and the strength of the current in real-time, allowing them
to make adjustments to their course as needed to take full advantage of
the Gulf Stream’s power.
SAINT AUGUSTINE

St Augustine. the original jump off point for the Spanish Fleet heading back to Europe  

FULL ARTICLE HERE >>>

CLASSIC ROUTES FOLLOWING THE CURRENTS 

14) STORIES FROM THE DISTANT SHORES

BIRDS NESTING ABOARD IN 
🇨🇷 COSTA RICA

SV FIREFLY,
currently moored at Marina Papagayo in Costa Rica, recently had the
opportunity to have some visitors aboard that made themselves right at
home….and then up and left.  No harm, no foul, and enjoyed being
witness to such a precious time in a birds life.  

Brenda shares the story:

So
birds and boats, really a persistent task to prevent them from building
nest pooping all over the place, of course after a fresh wash🙄.

A
couple of stories….So we overlooked the Great Kiskadee nest in our
anchor not really noticing it quick enough to get rid if it. So not
having any plans to go out, we watched as it grew large and then assumed
the eggs were laid as they would dive bomb us as we got too close. We
never saw the chicks but eventually they left and the nest was donated
to Neptune.

… MORE >>>

BIRD NESTS

BEFORE  and  AFTER
BIRD NESTS

Around the world
DENGUE
PILOT CHARTS
data

Getting Ready to GO!

What
do you do to get ready for a cruising season? What resources do you
rely on? How can you assess the weather and potential passages months in
advance? The following is a list of some of the steps we take and
resources we rely on aboard Avant to get ready for a major passage that’s a few months down the line, or to get ready for a season of sailing.

First, we have a look at Jimmy Cornell’s World Cruising Routes,
a staple reference guide for cruisers. While a great resource, this
book is a, “comprehensive guide to over 1,000 routes covering all the
oceans of the world from the tropical South Seas to the high-latitudes
of the Arctic and Antarctic” – all in some 600-odd pages.  ….

We get the Sailing Directions (Enroute) for our area (these include:


“detailed coastal and port approach information, supplementing
the largest scale chart of the area). Each publication is subdivided
into geographic regions, called sectors, which contain information about
the coastal weather, currents, ice, dangers, features and ports, as
well as graphic keys to standard [MIMA/DMA] nautical charts available
for the area.”     … MORE >>>

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16) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING
ADD YOUR VESSEL TO THE FREE TRACKER !

Predict Wind sponsors the Ocean Posse

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle, Ventura
🇺🇸 Vintage Marina, Oxnard
🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay San Diego 
🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada   
🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo – San Lucas   
🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido 
🇲🇽 Marina Palmira – Topolobampo  
🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes    
🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan    
🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta – Puerto Vallarta  
🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad 
🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa – Ixtapa 
🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco 
🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Chiapas
🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres  
🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo  
🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún  
🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala   
🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador  
🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol  
🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua 
🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica   
🇨🇷 Marina Flamingo- Costa Rica   
🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica  
🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica 
🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina  – Costa Rica 
🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad –  Ecuador 
🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 
🇵🇦 Vista Mar Marina – Panama 
🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama  
🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama 
🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama   
🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama 
🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 
🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina – Cartagena  
🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia 
🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta –  Colombia 
🇨🇴  Manzanillo Marina Club –  Colombia 
🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club
🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica 
🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club – Jamaica 
🇰🇾 Barcadere Marina – Cayman Islands 
🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – HN  
🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – HN
🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan HN 
🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort – GT
🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia 
🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize 
🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize 
🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo 
🇹🇨 South Bank Marina – Turks & Caico
🇧🇸 Romora Bay Marina – Bahamas 
🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina 
🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina
🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas 🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – DR 
🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – DR 
🇺🇸 Marathon Marina Florida
🇺🇸  Pier 66  Hotel & Marina  Florida
🇺🇸 Titusville Marina –  Florida
🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, FL 
🇺🇸
Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor 🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden
Isles St. 🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina Hilton Head 🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff
Marina – Savannah 
🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC
🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, NC
🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, 
🇺🇸 TideawaterYachtMarina Portsmouth 
🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth 
🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VI 
🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing VI 
🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville VI 
🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina Topping  VI

MARINAS

19) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS 
  • ABERNATHY – PANAMA
  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • BOAT HOW TO 
  • CABRALES BOAT YARD 
  • CENTENARIO CONSULTING – PANAMA CANAL 
  • CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DIGITAL YACHT
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • MARINA PAPAGAYO
  • NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE 
NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • OCEAN NAVIGATOR
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • SHAFT SHARK
  • SUN POWERED YACHTS
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WIKUS MARINE AUTO 
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 

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 Ocean Posse.

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376
PANAMA CANAL

OCEAN POSSE