FLEET UPDATE 2019-05-22
1) Panama Canal, Panama
You know the old man.
The young lady in the burgundy top is our daughter Alison
Seth with our other, granddaughter Sylvie.
FIGMENT
2) Panama City, Panama
Anyone needing a ride in Panama City or to/from shelter bay call
Carlos +507 6912 7843 he speaks good English and has a nice car
and reasonable
We also had a great experience getting our dog Snickers out of the
country, we used Family Member Vet in Panama City +507 387 7875
who rewrote the rabies certificate on her letterhead, did the
health certificate which must be done within 10 days of travel,
and went to the govt office and picked up her exit certificate ,
then we picked everything up at her office just before we left,
all for $58
Mai Tai
3) Expect very heightened SW to S swell for at least the next 10
days. Those of you in or thinking of crossing the bar in Bahia del
Sol, take extreme caution
Yes, the bar here at Bahía del Sol is closed this week due to the
swell conditions making crossings dangerous. Bill & Jean are
able to give forecasts before you depart enroute to El Salvador.
Best to use their resources or risk having to either cruise on by
or anchor outside until it’s safe to enter.
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the eastern North Pacific...east of 140 degrees west
longitude:,,1. Disorganized showers and thunderstorms are
associated with a broad,area of low pressure located a couple
hundred miles south of,Guatemala. Environmental conditions could
support some slow,development of this system by the middle of the
week while the,disturbance moves slowly westward to the south of
Mexico., ,
Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.,
Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac
FLEET UPDATE 2019-05-14
in this update ..
Red Frog Marina - Special Panama Posse Rate
RSVP - Saturday May 25th the official Panama
Posse End of Season Party
Beach Cleanup -Bahia del Sol, El
Salavador
"Fish On" 60 pound Yellowfin
Marina Chahue Update
Isla Naranjo Panama
Riddle of the week
Check in at Puerto Armuelles Panama
Official Dinghy Dock Petition in Zihuatanejo, MX
Remember your Panama Posse season with custom gear from our
online shop
Sign up for the 2019-2020 Panama Posse season - simply reply
1) RED FROG MARINA, Bocas del Toro, PANAMA
Special Panama Posse Rate
Red Frog Marina would like to extend a warm welcome and invite
the Panama Posse to our tropical paradise.
Please see our special Panama Posse rates below:
| Nights | Rate per night |
| 1-3 | $1.10 |
| 7 | $0.73 |
| 14 | $0.70 |
| 30 | $0.44 |
Will offer free Red Frog Marina T-shirts and hats.
Please contact our marina office
RFM@IGYMarinas.com
+507 6726-4500 or (281) 892-1683
Marina https://www.igy-redfrogmarina.com/
Resort https://www.redfrogbeach.com/
Our Marina is nestled between mangroves on the South side of Isla
Bastimentos, full of rainforest, wildlife and beautiful beaches.
Perfect for relaxing on your vessel or enjoying activities that
the Red Frog Resort has to offer, we promise you will not grow
bored here.
Zip lineing, snorkeling, surfing or having dinner and a cocktail
at one of the oceanview restaurants, Red Frog has much to offer.
2) Mark your calendars Saturday May 25th,
The official Panama Posse end of season Party @
Boga Bar, Vista Mar Marina, PANAMA
FREE
beer/wine and dinner (burgers and seafood risotto- plus live
music for all the Panama Posse folks.
A big
thank you to Jacqueline and everyone at Vista Mar for being so
supportive !
RSVP by May 22nd by following this link https://www.facebook.com/events/2167540473561231/
or simply reply
to this email with your RSVP.
Thank
you Suzy from Distant Drummer for helping out and putting this
together
Suzy & Neil DISTANT DRUMMER
3) Bahia del Sol, El Salavador - Beach Cleanup
Posse members along with El Salvador Rally members, the local
rotary and some select honors prisoners
cleaned up the beach area near Bahia del Sol last Saturday. Lots
of orange bags filled!
With any swell over 3 feet the bar crossings into Bahia del Sol
are treacherous at best
The bar is closed for around a week right now - please always heed
the warnings of Bill & Jean.
Dale & Kenneth - Jim & Laura
SLOW DANCER - NILAYA
4) FISH ON - Picture of the week !
Destination's first yellowfin tuna. 60 pounder!
After some confusion and a night at hotel in Panama City,
"Destination" is finally legal here at Vista Del Mar as of 6am
today .
Just in time to put niece on 9am flight out of here. We fly out
Sunday to Fla. Back in October to head to Carribean.
Thanks to all Posse members for their advice and helpful posts.
Honestly don't think our trip from Sea of Cortez to Panama
would have been as successful, reasonably priced or as safe
without belonging to such a great group. Wishing all of you safe
travels and tight lines!
Chris & AnneDESTINATION
5) Marina Chahue, MX Update
Just talked to the marina & they are still silted in. Offered
to send out send panga to do fuel.
John & TrishMARIAH
6) Isla Naranjo, Panama
Last night we anchored at Isla Naranjo Abajo,
09 25.566 N W 079 48.182 W in 12 feet of water.
Good protection from the swell. There was no wind and way too many
mosquitos.
Juan & MichelleAY CARAMBA !
7) LONGLINES - South of Manzanillo, MX
We dodged dozens of long lines and had to coast over a few of them
in this area
just south of Manzanillo. Keep an eye out for them.
Dietmar & SuzanneCARINTHIA
8) FLAMENCO, Panama
Riddle of the week ???
Saw this anchored outside Flamenco Panama. Wondering if it’s the
modern style shrimp boat.
Rick & BrendaDAD'S DREAM
9) Puerto Armuelles, PANAMA
Taliesin Rose and Shearwater officially checked into Panama at
Armuelles today.
Happy to report beer prices at $0.58 per can.
Pier in bad shape.
Today's conditions were better than yesterday, but now we are
anchored in unprotected 17knots of wind riding 6' chop.
Looking forward to some island hopping...
Victoria, Rowan & Crew - Pati & Eric
TALIESIN ROSE - SHEARWATER
10) Official Dinghy Dock Petition in Zihuatanejo, MX
We have officially petitioned Zihuatanejo to put in a dinghy
dock.DINGHY DOCK BEST PRACTICES &
ETIQUETTE
- Well maintained stable floating dock to adjust to tides
and water levels protected from waves
- Handrails from shore to the Dinghy Dock
with non skid surface on the plank
- Small strong galvanized marlin cleats
with ability to run chain through
- Long Painters on Each Dinghy &
Dipping the Eye Use only one line. Do not tie bow and
stern.
- Ability to lock dinghy to dock with a long chain and
padlock
- Do not lock out other dinghies
- Throw-able Life ring with floating line
- No fishing allowed / No Swimming / No
fish cleaning
- Well lighted area with 24/7 video
surveillance
- Guarded or in “shouting” range of
authorities
- In cellphone and VHF rage of the main
anchorage
- Nearby road to hail taxis, buses or uber
and walking distance to town
- Ability to load and unload packages and
provisions
- Establish a No Wake Zone
- Potable water spigot to take on fresh
water / wash dingy
- Trashcan
- Message Board for relevant
announcements
- Do not lift engine up to avoid damage to
other dinghies
11) Shop Panama Posse - only open till July 5th
The online shop is open for a limited time (open till July 5th
only )
To celebrate the end of the season so get your custom made gear
https://shop.panamaposse.com
Many shirts have your vessel name on the back
All profits will be donated to the future development of
Good Nautical the 501(c)3
non-profit organization focused on preserving maritime knowledge.
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