FLEET UPDATE 2018-12-13
1) The Panama Posse is now 61 vessels strong and
growing and on the move with 7 flag states flying the
Panama Posse burgee !
2) Picture of the WEEK from SV FOOTLOOSE
Thank you for sharing this lovely moment and for a great write
up on the Panama Posse on your blog
https://www.sailfootloose.com/index.php/2018/12/09/season-three-panama/
Michael & Lisa
FOOTLOOSE
3) Marina Puesta del Sol, NICARAGUA
Now at Marina Puesta Del Sol, very reasonable price with the
Posse discount.
Highly recommended. We are doing some tours of the country with
Luis.
Be sure to negotiate prices for the tours.
Jim & Suzy
OCTOPUS GARDEN
4) PIRATES in Barra de Navidad, Mexico
Pirates!! We had our first encounter with true pirates
last night. We're all safe but I can't say the same for
our food! After a day trip to Manzanillo where we bought some
fresh avocados and other items, we woke up this morning to a
mess in our forward stateroom. Even though we may not really
need it, we're still running with air conditioner at night as
long we're plugged into the dock. We close off the forward
stateroom by closing the connecting door, no need to air
condition a room we really are not using, but we do leave the
forward hatches open. Barra Marina has a lot of hungry little
coatimundi raccoons. They found their way into our forward
stateroom last night and had their way with the groceries
we had failed to put away. Clever little critters.
Chris, Monica & Penny
SEAGLUB
(note1: Penny - you had one job ... ) (note2: wait till you encounter the Capuchin Monkeys at Manuel Antonio Park in
Costa Rica )
5) LONG LINES - Mexico
Long Line Alert
17 54.678 N102 22.397 W
10 miles off from Lazaro Cardenas.
Saw nothing until 2 pangas heading my location at high speed.
Then saw one small white float. Fortunately we didnโt pick up
anything and pangas went on their way. Proceeding to Isla
Ixtapa.
Long Line semi-Alert
Another long line 6 miles out about 15 miles from Isla Grande
(Ixtapa).
We headed toward the panga tending the line and asked how far
was the end and he said 1000meters. All orange floats.
Then he told us to go between floats. I asked was the line deep
enough and he said yes. Went through without issue.
Sample image of a Longline marker
Eric
SPREZZATURA
(note as we mentioned in the safety seminars - be
on the lookout for these long lines - here is
what they can look like -during day time - imagine spotting
this at night ;-( and have a plan to stop your vessel - stop
your engine(s) and cut them off - kitchen knife attached with
hose clamps to our boat hook )
6) Maruata Bay, Mexico
Ahoy Panama Posse,
Dec 5th
Mad and Simple Life anchored in Maruata Bay, a lovely
piece of water and beach. Lots of room.
Our pos was 18 16.06 N 103 20.5 W in 10.4 meter, good
holding in sand. Saw turtles swimming.
Simple Life went ashore, we did not. People were friendly. No
cell phone coverage.
https://www.goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/bahia-de-maruata
We had to replace the remote control for the anchor winch next
morning and as we saw on the gribfiles from Sailmail we would
have wind in the afternoon. So we all set sail and had a lovely
sail on spinaker, sometimes making 7-8 knots.
7) Of course we realized we could not reach Caleta
de Campos before dark, but we figured the bay would not
be that difficult. We barely reached Caleta at 7 pm, could see a
little bit. We anchored near the breakwater. Simple Life
came in an hour later and they anchored a bit more in, to the
east. We both had not expected the bay to be so small and
hearing the surf so close by was not very nice.
Our position was 18 04.32 N 102 45.02 W depth 7.7 m
good holding. We were comfortable but Simple Life was
not and they left very early this morning for Isla Grande. There
is not much wind, and on the nose, we will anchor just east of
Lazardo Cardenas and continue tomorrow. We did not have GE
charts of Maruata and Campos.
https://www.goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/caleta-de-campos
OpenCPN was way off, Navionics fairly accurate. I will send you
pics when on land, not by Sailmail.
Huibert & Maaike
MADELEINE
8) Good Nautical is now an official 501(c)3
and holds the detailed links for anchorage info and
sooo much more.
Just follow these links
above and enter your membership credentials (which have been
emailed to you)
If you need help login in or how to use the site just send an
email to dietmar@goodnautical.com
9) Costa Rica - For those of you heading their please
feel free Alejandro on SV REBELLIOUS
our Panama Posse participant. He'd be happy to meet up with you
in Costa Rica !
donacuisa@gmail.com
+506 881-00001
Alejandro
REBELLIOUS
(Note: he may be able provide some logistical help ;- )
10) High resolution Pictures of the Panama
Posse kick off event are available for all to see and
download !
To check them out go to https://panamaposse.com/2018-vessels/2018-2019-panama-posse-kick-off-party
11) WEEKLY 2018-2019 PANAMA POSSE FLEET CHECK IN
and MORNING NET on MONDAY'S at 16:00 UTC via LINE
We have over 40+ vessels in LINE and the calls are great
and very efficient and the Chatroom is open 24/7
It's a new way of doing things
- please download and install LINE https://line.me/en-US/
Works on Android / ios /
Windows / MAC OS
How to use it ....
- Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME
ie SV SEAGLUB
- Search for panamaposse or SV Carinthia or
Seaglub and befriend us -
- wait and accept your PANAMAPOSSE GROUP INVITE
- join the group chat -
it's awesome !
12) Please reply to this email with ...
anything really
- your updates
- contenders for picture of the week
- holiday decorations of your vessel - links to your favorite SONGS
- relevant blog posts - and of course your valuable suggestions
and we'll include it in the next FLEET UPDATE
13) Panama Posse Teaser
Preview of Maya script, also
known as Maya glyphs the writing system of the Maya.
The only Meso-American writing system which has been substantially
deciphered.
Palenque a mayor archeological site has an excellent museum
so you can view them up close
- reachable from the Chiapas Marina with an organized
tour
https://www.goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/point-interest/palenque
14) Keep em 'coming
Dietmar & Suzanne
Carinthia
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FLEET UPDATE 2018-12-16
1) Acapulco, Mexico
Ahoy Panama Posse,
We just arrived dec 13th 10 am in Acapulco. We left
Zihuatanejo dec 12th and did not really like the anchorage
of Papanoa, so we sailed on. No problems in the night. Saw
whale and dolphins. Vicente immediately came out when we
entered the bay. I will give him a 2019 Posse small burgee.
He proudly showed me the one from last year. His smile went
even bigger when I mentioned you, Dietmar. No other Posses
here (yet). Saw Sprezzatura come into Zihua when we left.
Huibert & Maaike
MADELEINE
(note please take a
picture of Vicente with his 18-19 Panama Posse tag)
2) Bahia del Sol, El
Salvador
Bar crossing adventures
continue
This is Knot Right crossing the Bar while
leaving Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador.
After Jeariene took the pictures, she had to swim fast
to catch up with us. (lol)
Currently In Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica. Probably
there for more than a week.
Need to get some repairs accomplished.
(Sat image of the Bahia del Sol Bar - El Salvador)
Walt, Jeariene, Dennis, Geri
KNOT RIGHT
3) Marina Puerto de La Navidad, Barra de
Navidad, MXPICTURE OF THE WEEK
Yet another generous offer from
the harbor master here in Barra de Navidad...
For those in the marina, on Friday December 21
the marina staff will be walking around to judge
Christmas lights and decorations. The
staff will take a vote then award first place.
The winner will receive dinner for two or a
free night in the resort (great for
visiting parents or children!). For those of
you still north of Barra, this would make for a
great target date to be in the marina here in
Barra. Let's get those lights up and show off
the strong presence of the Panama Posse!
Chris, Monica & Penny
SEAGLUB
4) Chiapas, MX
For those heading towards Chiapas to see the
breathtaking and astonishing Mayan archeological
sites in the area
We did an amazing 4 day tour last season with him
between 3 vessels and split the cost)
Mayor archeological site near Chiapas and
Huatulco tagged in Good Nautical
Here is the info for the Panama Posse Chiapas Tour
guide
Luis Sanchez
email: luis86same@gmail.comwhatsapp: +521962 216 661
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xoconoshtours/
5) Marina Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua
Luis, from Pinolero Tours, pinolerotoursnicaragua@gmail.com
took us to the Flor de Cana rum factory tour and
Leon.
He speaks good English and he is very knowledgeable on
Nicaragua history, geography and culture.
They operate brand new air conditioned cars and vans.
We went one day to Chinandega for $70 total on a
shopping trip/tour.
The 2nd day we did the larger tour for $75 each.
Be sure to tell him youโre from Panama Posse!
They have other tours, including coffee and volcanoes.
They also accommodate your shopping and dining needs
and they pick you up
at
Marina Puesta Del Sol but will also get
you in Corinto. They have vans for larger
groups
Jim & Susy
OCTOPUS GARDEN
6) Barra de Navidad, MX
Crab Pots Alert - 4nm for the entrance to Barra de
Navidad
~ 19ยฐ 12.07 N 104ยฐ 45.33 W
SIRENA
Greg
7) Panama Posse Weekly Line Net -
we currently have 41 vessels taking
part
MONDAY'S at 16:00 UTC via LINE and open 24/7
to all !
( go to line.me and download
the app works on WIN/MAC/IOS/ANDROID )
- Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME
SV CARINTHIA
- Search for panamaposse or SV Carinthia or Seaglub
and be friend us
- wait and accept your panamaposse GROUP INVITE
- send us your position via the message system and
listen to the vessel check ins
- the LINE system allows for up to 200 live
conference call participants !
8) Barra de Navidad, MX
FLOATING STONES receiving their Panama
Posse Burgee !
Bryan & Cheryl9) long term planning dates ...
Turtle Release Beach Party
Playa La Madera, Zijuatanejo,
MX (Decโ / Jan' 18)
Mayan Adventures & Pot LucksMarina Chiapas
MX (Dec-Apr)
Bar Crossing Celebrations
Bahia del Sol, El Salvador (Dec-Apr)
Flor de Caรฑa Rum Tours
Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua -
(Dec-Apr)
Papagayo Survivors Party
Coconutz , Playa Cocos, CR
(Early Febโ19)
Golfito Marina Village an IGY
Destination - Party Golfito, CR (May 1st,
โ19)
Rally Completion Party
Vista Mar Marina, Panama
(Mayโ19)
10) Live Weather & safety chats every
Monday at 16:00 UTC in the Panama Posse LINE
Group
Tehuantepec - Papagayos - El Salvador Bar
crossing - Punta Mala - a.m.o
11) Vista Mar Marina - Panama
18-19
PANAMA POSSE Songlist of all vessels XENIA
It's Christmas on Xenia. Mele Kalikimaka! -
Bing Crosby
XENIA
Tara & Mike
12) Please reply to this email
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any updates - songs - pictures - alerts
and we'll include it in the next Fleet Updates
Happy Holidays to all from
Dietmar & Suzanne
CARINTHIA
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