FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-01

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FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-01

“Do just once what others say you can’t do,
and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.“

— Captain James Cook

⚓ Golfo de Nicoya 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

LATEST NEWS

Pictures Of The Week
Award Entries Of The Week
Ocean Posse Kick Off Week Barra De Navidad 🇲🇽 Mexico
Marina Puesta Del Sol 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Prop Anti Fouling Test
Isla Isabella 🇲🇽 Mexico
Yelapa 🇲🇽 Moorings
Posse Perk Music
Ocean Posse Yachts For Sale
Meet The Fleet
Canal Crossing Notes
Layers Of Life in the Ocean
Adventures In Panama Abound
Safety And Security Alert
The Ocean Posse Fleet Is Tracking
Longlines
South Pacific Ocean Posse Seminar Videos for Participants Only

Maison de Santé approaching Cartagena 🇨🇴 Colombia

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

We caught that fish just off the coast of Baja from the back of our sailboat. One of three greater than 30 lbs. 20 nautical miles past Isla Cedros.

It was a blast. Tuna steaks forever. Vacuum packed and in the freezer. We weighed it with a luggage scale.

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CAPTAIN RON AWARD ENTRY

SPONSORED BY NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE

A $500 WEST MARINE OR AMAZON GIFT CARD

Line holding QUE VENDRA’S stern anchor parted in the night. They had no luck retrieving it come daylight.

SV QUE VENDRA anchored overnight in Bahia Carillo on the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. They unfortunately lost their stern anchor.

Here’s how: …»

UNINVITED VISITOR AWARD ENTRY

SV CARINTHIA spotted on the vessel next to us – on a closer look – a vulture seems like this black mast attracts as a perch a big old black vulture

OCEAN POSSE SEASON 8 AWARD CATEGORIES

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*
PICTURE OF THE YEAR
YODA OF THE YEAR
SPEEDY AWARD
THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
sponsored by NOVAMAR
COURAGE AWARD
CLEAN OCEAN AWARD

MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR
HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION AWARD
sponsored by PREDICT WIND
GALLEY GOD(ESS)
GOOD SAMARITAN
BOAT YOGA POSE
SANDCASTLE OF THE YEAR

FLOR DE CAÑA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

3) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF WEEK
BARRA DE NAVIDAD 🇲🇽 MEXICO

Since 2017 – the Ocean Posse (formerly the Panama Posse) has launched its journey in the vibrant and authentic Pacific coastal town of Barra de Navidad, Mexico. This unique kickoff week serves as the ultimate gathering of adventurers setting sail away from the commercial and tourist-driven hubs.

Barra de Navidad offers an intimate setting for mariners to connect, share camaraderie, and participate in seminars that equip them for the challenges and wonders ahead. The bonds formed here carry vessels to new horizons, fostering a fleet united by a shared passion for exploration.

Timed to allow for arrivals and careful planning, the kickoff provides ample opportunity to prepare for 40+ world heritage sites along the route, this journey promises unforgettable cultural and natural treasures.

There is no better place to plan, meet, and savor the flavors of adventure—whether it’s the warmth of free flowing Flor de Caña rum or the spirit of shared discovery—than in Barra. Unlike the magnetic allure of polished, over-commercialized ports, Barra de Navidad offers freedom and authenticity, setting the stage for ocean posse journeys and friendships of a lifetime. Come on down or sail on up !

Barra de Navidad’s past is etched in the age of conquest and exploration. By the early 1500s, Spanish conquistadors had carved a foothold in Mexico, using Barra’s natural harbor as a springboard to push their empire across the Pacific.

In 1564, the port was the launch site of expeditions to the Philippines. This voyage forged the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, a lifeline connecting Asia, the Americas, and Europe for over two centuries.

During its heyday, Barra de Navidad was more than a way point—it was the workhorse of the Spanish empire. Shipbuilding, repairs, and provisioning thrived here, fed by local agriculture. Its sheltered waters of the large lagoon shielded vessels from pirates and storms, making it an indispensable link.

Intrepid navigator, prolific researcher and fierce warrior. Since Andrés de Urdaneta passed through the hands of Juan Sebastián Elcano, his life was directed towards danger, adventure and the tireless discovery of the Tornaviaje.

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

December 4-8 2024
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR EVENT DETAILS
AND TO RSVP >>>

4) MARINA PUESTA DEL SOL 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

12° 37.5′ N 087° 20.4983′ W

With pleasure we are happy to announce the Sponsorship of the Ocean Posse

This new season the Ocean Posse will have:

20% discount on docks.
Welcome national beer
Access to beach and pool facilities.

We are an official port of entry and will arrange for authorities to check you in / out

BOOK A SLIP NOW !

Contact : Juanita

E: administracion@marinaps.com
Tel: + (505) 8880-0013 + (505) 8880-0019 and + (505) 8883-0781

5) PROP ANTI FOULING TEST

what to put on props under water ?

Ocean Posse members off the coast of the Americas are preparing to splash and cruise for the season. SV CARINTHIA has been on the hard in Shelter Bay Marina on the north side of the Panama Canal for hurricane season. The final touches are happening below the waterline with great anticipation.
Options are … more »

Propspeed
Seajet
Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc
( apply under water )
Nothing

6) MUST- SEE ALONG THE ROUTE

ISLA ISABELLA 🇲🇽 MEXICO

Isla Isabel is one of the main nesting islands for seabirds in the Pacific, including large colonies of Magnificent Frigate birds over 11,000 Fregata magnificens , Blue-footed Boobies, Brown Boobies Sula and Sooty Terns. Marine life is rich, with over 24 shark and ray species, three species of sea turtles, the California Sea Lion, Humpback Whale and Killer Whale

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7) GOOD NAUTICAL

YELAPA 🇲🇽 MOORINGS

Approach

20° 29.4892′ N 105° 26.6208′ W

Expect to pay ~ 300 pesos x night

GET TO BARRA WITH THESE ANCHORAGES
– TAKE AS LONG AS YOU NEED

These and hundreds more anchorages are in Good Nautical

8) OCEAN POSSE PERK MUSIC

https://oceanposse.com/castillo-de-san-felipe/

PASSAGE MUSIC

Ocean Posse members are a community of voyagers in which all are welcome. We love to get together to learn and to share: from seminars to sunsets, from gales to great meals, from salty tales to music. This week as the holiday season begins and 2024 sees her last month through members are sharing musical playlists… more »

9) OCEAN POSSE YACHTS FOR SALE

Seawind 1160 Lite For Sale ‘Sky Pond’

2016 38′ Seawind w Yanmar Engines

The Seawind catamaran specifically designed and equipped as a blue water cat. Easy for two people or as a single handler. Lithium batteries and extensive solar. Impeccably maintained.

Location The Boatworks, Coomera, Queensland 🇦🇺
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https://www.multihullcentral.com/used-boats/seawind-1160-lite-sky-pond/

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

10) ROMORA BAY RESORT AND MARINA 🇧🇸 BAHAMAS

25° 29.5483′ N 076°38.275′ W

Ramora Bay and Resort is pleased to sponsor the Ocean 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.

Dockage – $4.00 per foot
Electricity – $0.75 per kw
Water-$0.35 per gallon

Lorria Whitfield

Marina Manager

Romora Bay Resort and Marina

(242)-470-4550

https://oceanposse.com/romora-bay-marina/

BOOK A SLIP @ ROMORA BAY RESORT AND MARINA 🇧🇸 BAHAMAS

11) PANAMA CANAL CROSSING NOTES

Through the Panama Canal

Many Ocean Posse members cross the Panama Canal at some point on their journey. When this time comes people often wonder about the actual logistics of the transit, what food and beverages make for an easy day and happy line handlers, etc…

SV BRIGADOON III recently crossed the Panama Canal and is sharing the notes they shared of their experience to “give some friends a feel for what to expect and see it from my perspective”.

“the night before the transit, the four line-handlers arrived with the fenders and lines. One of the line-handlers was (Posse Sponsor and Canal Agent) Erick (Galvarez)’s son, Juan and another was Juan’s uncle “Junior”. Junior seemed to be the head line handler and gave the others direction. They slept one on each salon sofa, one in the aft quarter berth and Junior slept in the cockpit because, as he said, he snores.”

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https://oceanposse.com/canal-crossing-notes/

12) MEET THE FLEET

https://oceanposse.com/meet-the-fleet-2/#salacious

SY SAILACIOUS

We are Linda and Michael on SV Sailacious, a 2008 Leopard 46. We are new to the posse.

We plan to cross the Panama canal in December and hang out on the Pacific side for a while and then head over to French Polynesia. … more >>

13) LAYERS OF LIFE

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the Galapagos to the Sea of Cortez to the expansive South Pacific Ocean Posse members have the opportunity to see, and in some cases, swim with a wide range of marine animals. Most marine life is seen at or near the surface in the upper reaches of what is termed the Sunlights Zone or the Epipelagic Zone. Interestingly, though what we see is in the merely upper reaches of the ocean’s truly astounding depth. The ocean is unfathomably deep. The ocean is divided into various depth zones, each with its own unique environment, ecosystem, and community of creatures.

For those of us that want to enjoy some rather Zen armchair deep diving check out this video to see just how deep various creatures live and travel.

For those of us that are interested in a more technical deep dive below is a a breakdown of the major depth zones and the creatures that live there:

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Hydrothermal vents are underwater geysers that spew lava and super-heated, chemical-rich water from the Earth’s molten core. Deep dwelling creatures converge near these vents.

14) ADVENTURES IN PANAMA ABOUND

PART 1: ISLA TABOGA – PANAMA

Cruisers visiting Panama find adventures on land and out on the water. Over the years Posse members have collectively seen so much of what the country has to offer. There are so many great adventures to chose from.

A quick list includes: Isla Taboga, the mountain towns of Boquette and El Valle, the Canal Museum in Casco Viejo, the sloth sanctuary in the Gamboa Reserve, cruising the Coiba group, cruising the Perlas Islands, walking up Ancon hill overlooking Panama City, touring the Miraflores Lochs….and many many more. Part 1 of ADVENTURES IN PANAMA ABOUND will explore the interesting history and adventure opportunities at Isla Taboga, Panama. … more »

view of the Panama Canal Parking lot from Isla Taboga

15) SAFETY AND SECURITY ALERT

CROCODILES 🐊 IN THE SAN BLAS

BE ON THE LOOKOUT.

There are two marine predators I am weary of while swimming in our cruising grounds: crocodiles and sharks …. particularly in murky water. According to an American Lifeguard Association expert and marine biologists, neither sharks nor crocodiles are targeting humans. Having said that, incidents are not necessarily flukes either. In fact, there are some things that people can do to be more safe in their salty territory. … more >>>

16) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

Tracking the Ocean Posse … MORE >>

17) LONG LINES

Environmental & Cruiser Risks of Microplastics and Long Lines

Long lines, driftnets, ghosnets, and other illegal fishing techniques are the main source of microplastics pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Further these environmentally damaging fishing systems increase the percentage of by-catch, causing many millions of tons of fish to be discarded yearly.

Panama Posse participants are advised that Longlines along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Panama create risk for your voyage. For this reason we have created this page https://panamaposse.com/longlines to help located longlines that can disable your vessel. Most countries have jurisdiction over the waters within 200 nautical miles of their shores, called the exclusive economic zone, set by the Law of the Sea, however enforcement is very limited. more …»

18) SPONSORSHIP MARINAS
WITH OCEAN POSSE DISCOUNTS

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 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 – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

Check this map for 100+ Ocean Posse friendly marinas near you

19) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

ABERNATHY – PANAMA
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
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
FOUNTAINE PAJOT
FLOR DE CAÑA
HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
MARINA PAPAGAYO

NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
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

20) SOUTH PACIFIC
OCEAN POSSE SEMINAR VIDEOS
PARTICIPANTS ONLY PLAN YOUR SOUTH PACIFIC TRIP

Planning on heading to the South Pacific? All Ocean Posse South Pacific Destination Seminars are now online – watch them as part of the Ocean Posse onboarding – Members only https://oceanposse.com/spp-seminars/

21) THE PANAMA CANAL

22) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Ollie’s Point, officially known as Potrero Grande, is a renowned right-hand point break located in northern Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province. The spot gained international fame after being featured in the surf film The Endless Summer II, attracting surfers worldwide with its long, powerful waves.

The name “Ollie’s Point” originates from Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North’s involvement in the Iran-Contra affair during the 1980s. During this period, a clandestine airstrip near Potrero Grande was reportedly used by the CIA to supply Nicaraguan Contra rebels with weapons. Surfers who discovered the break in the mid-1980s named it “Ollie’s Point” as a nod to Oliver North’s covert operations in the area. Anchor nearby

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-01