PANAMA POSSE

FLEET UPDATE

May 20, 2023

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”

– Edward Abbey

TOP NEWS

• PICTURES OF THE WEEK
• PANAMA POSSE AWARDS PARTY THIS WEEKEND IN VISTA MAR 🇵🇦 PANAMA
• MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK
• FINAL AWARD ENTRIES
• KING TIDES REVEALED
• MARINA NANA JUANA RESORT & BOATYARD – RIO DULCE 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA
• GOOD NAUTICAL ANCHORAGE: ISLA CEDROS 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
• THE CASTLE OF SAN FELIPE DE LARA 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA
• FURRY FRIEND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• MUST SEE: TIKAL NATIONAL PARK - 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

SY KRISTINA MARIE 🇺🇸 Kenneth, Kristina & Matthew - Hudson Force 50′

SY AIRBENDER + SY DA MADD CAT

Mike & Colleen + Andrea & Danny

Lighthouse on the beach in Puerto Amistad, 🇪🇨 Ecuador

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole – Lagoon 39′

Sailing along the Nicaraguan Coast with all the proper flags in order

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SY WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 Mike, Maurisa & Crew – Alajuela 48′

Sophie swimming over a reef in Guanacaste, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly – Lagoon 39′

2) COME AND JOIN THE

PANAMA POSSE 🇵🇦 AWARDS PARTY

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 16:00 – 22:00

VISTA MAR MARINA

AWARD CATEGORIES

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*

PICTURE OF THE YEAR

YODA OF THE YEAR

SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD

THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD

MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD

HIGHEST WIND RECORDED

SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION

2 X GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔

GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR

BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR

COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

VISTA MAR MARINA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE AND SEASON FINALE AWARDS

3) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK

POSSE CELEBRATES MOTHERS DAY

Panama Posse Mothers Day dinner at Restaurante Baos, 🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas.

Present were Glenn and Ashley SV C-Ya, Crystal and Kurt SV “Crystal Seas” Robin and Tad SV Bisou, and Dave and Mary SV “Yo-D-Yo”.

Mothers Day calls for vessel spa treatment

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

4) AWARD ENTRIES

GALLEY GODDESS NOMINEE

We on Oceananigans would love to submit our Galley Goddess nominee, Malana!

As many know, we are a full time cruising boat of 9, consisting of 5 ravenous children and two over-eating males. Rain, Shine, Calm or Rough Passages, Stocked or Bare Pantry, the galley always produces amazing meals. We on Oceananigans appreciate our Galley Goddess very much and are excited to nominate her (in secret).

SY OCEANANIGANS 🇺🇸 Ryan & Karis - Lagoon 56'

UNINVITED (JUNGLE) GUEST NOMINEE

SY JUNGLE 🇺🇸 Jim & Deb - Sea Horse Mandarian 52′

COURAGE AWARD NOMINEE

Foolish us thinking the crossing to French Polynesia was the part to be worried about. Since arriving we've been hit by an indirect lightning strike that fried all of our electronics, and then hit by a random un-forecasted storm that pounded us (onto shore) for 4 hours with sustained winds in the high 60s-70s.

We'll take the crossing any day - its French Polynesia that's scary!! ;)

But its also amazingly beautiful!!

SY KARMA 🇺🇸 Jennifer & Bryan - Catana Bali 39′

5) KING TIDES
explainin'

According to NOAA:
"Tides are long-period waves that roll around the planet as the ocean is "pulled" back and forth by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun as these bodies interact with the Earth in their monthly and yearly orbits."

The new moon was on May 19th 2023. The gravitational pull of the moon on the water at this time is its greatest of the month and tides are more extreme.

This coupled with the big swell in the Eastern Pacific occurring will make for a King Tide. A King Tide is a non-scientific term used to describe exceptionally high tides that occur during a new or full moon. The Perigean Spring Tide occurs when the moon closest to the earth and either in it's new or full phase. These tides also make for notable tidal swings to be very mindful of.

Along the Pacific coast of the Panama Posse route big swells are coming in to beaches and bays with Southern exposure. Swell will also wrap around points and affect other areas. The bar entrance to Bahia del Sol in El Salvador has been intermittently open and closed due to this high swell and secondary swell event in the eastern Pacific.

We pay close attention to anchoring depths in big swell events because waves can break in areas that are atypical.

Ocean Explorer an education branch of NOAA explains what happens to a wave when it moves into shallower water and interacts with the seafloor as follows:

When the water depth decreases to one half of a wave’s wavelength, the wave starts to “feel the bottom”. That means that the deepest water molecules set into circular motion by the wave’s energy run into the seafloor. This forces the wave to grow upwards, so wave height increases. The base of the wave is slowed down by friction against the sea bottom, while the top of the wave rushes ahead, so the wave crest begins to lean more and more forward until it topples over, and breaks on the shore.

FROM NOAA ON WAVE ANATOMY:

Breaking Waves

Waves in the lonely stretches of the open sea are little noticed by anyone but the occasional sailor. But once they reach shore, they become much more interesting. When waves break, or become unstable and topple forward, they thrill beachgoers and dramatically reshape the coastline.

Measuring a Wave

The approximate speed of a wave train can be calculated from the average period of the waves in the train, using a simple formula: speed (in knots, which are nautical miles per hour) = 1.5 x period (in seconds). If NOAA reports that a gale 400 nautical miles offshore has kicked up high waves with a period of 12 seconds, when should you go to the beach?

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/learning/9_ocean_waves/ocean_waves.html

6) MARINA NANA JUANA RESORT & BOATYARD –

RIO DULCE – SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

15°39.508′ N 088°59.5833′ W

Río Dulce is a great hurricane haven! Welcome Multihulls and Monohulls ⛵, feel free to ask about our Drydock services to repair and maintaint your boat! We have a huge work area and an awesome team! Our Dockmaster speaks perfect English, spanish and French.

We look forward to meeting all the participants of the Panama Posse.

CONTACT

ADDRESS : Km. 274 Carretera a Petén, Río Dulce

EMAIL: reservas@nanajuanariodulce.com

TEL: +502 7790 7676

WEB: nanajuanariodulce.com

RATES

• BERTHING RATES (x foot x month)
• MONOHULLS 40+: 49.38Q=6.41USD
• CATAMARAN 40+: 65.18Q=8.47USD
• CATAMARAN 45+: 75.05Q = 9.75 USD
• 6 months or more paying in advance: 5 % discount.
• KWH consumption 3.56Q=0.46usd
• (1 Q = 0,13 usd)
• STORAGE RATES (x foot x month)
• MONOHULLS 40+: 45.43Q=5.90USD
• CATAMARAN 40+: 61.23Q=7.95USD
• CATAMARAN 45+: 71.10Q = 9.24 USD
• HAUL OUT RATES:
• MONOHULLS: 71.10Q per ft=9.24USD
• CATAMARAN 40+: 71.10Q per ft=9.24USD
• CATAMARAN 45+: 86.90 per ft=11.29 USD
• Pressure wash 474Q=61.57usd

As a special we will reward the Panama Posse participants with

10 % discount over Marina, Haul Out and Storage Fees (excl. Electricity)

15 % discount at the Nanajuana Hotel (subject to availability)

https://panamaposse.com/marina-nana-juana-resort-and-boatyard

7) GOOD ANCHORAGE
GOOD NAUTICAL ISLA CEDROS, 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA

Isla Cedros is a very beautiful island in Gulfo de Nicoya in Costa Rica. With multiple different anchorages all around the island one can easlily spend weeks gunkholing here. The western anchorages are well out of the swell and exceptionally calm.

Isla Cedros is a great spot to base out of for many many reasons.

• One can land a dingy near the ferry terminal and buy supplies in the nearby town.
• There are taxis there as well for trips further afield.
• Additionally, one can take the ferry to Punarenas for onward travel to the capitol of San Jose.
• There is a nice bar on the island

APPROACH
A power line between the mainland and the SW tip of Isla Cedros hangs at approximately 44’at MHW. A second power lines runs between Isla Cedros and Isla Jesusita at a height of approximately 80’ near the shore of Jesusita. Use extreme caution passing under it, staying close to the shoreline of Isla Jesusita in depths of 4-5m.

This mangrove lined channel between Isla Cedros and Isla Jesusita is well protected from the southerly swell but can be exposed to weather from the north. The tranquility of the bay may occasionally be disturbed by the caretakers generator or a troop of howler monkeys in the trees.

8) 🇬🇹 THE CASTLE OF SAN FELIPE DE LARA

(CASTILLO DE SAN FELIPE DE LARA)

CASTILLO DE SAN FELIPE DE LARA is a Spanish colonial fort at the entrance to Lake Izabal in eastern Guatemala.

Lake Izabal is connected with the Caribbean Sea via the Dulce River and El Golfete lake. The fort was strategically situated at the narrowest point on the river. The Castillo de San Felipe was used by the Spanish for several centuries, during which time it was destroyed and looted several times by pirates

The fort is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List and is a popular regional tourist destination.

The Castillo de San Felipe was built to protect the port of San Antonio de las Bodegas on the south shore of Lake Izabal from frequent pirate attacks, mostly by English pirates.

After nightfall, passage along the river into the lake was blocked by a large chain that crossed from the fort to the far bank. San Antonio was the main port for receiving Spanish shipping carrying goods for the Captaincy General of Guatemala and was responsible for supplying and garrisoning the fort. Guatemalan records contain details of captains being appointed to the fort well into the 18th century.

The position was a joint post, also including the position of mayor of San Pedro de Amatique and San Antonio de las Bodegas. The latter post was in name only, since the towns were soon abandoned due to constant slave raids by the Mosquito Zambo that left the Motagua delta and shores of Lake Izabal largely deserted, with those inhabitants that did not flee being sold into slavery in the British colony of Jamaica.

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

https://panamaposse.com/must-see

9) THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT

SIGN UP FOR SEASON 7 BEFORE JULY 4TH

Sign up by July 4th so you receive the greatest discounted to the Posse for the season. The current Season, Season 6 officially closes on July 4th and Season 7 eases in on June 5th.

When you re-sign up everything starts fresh and you keep all your perks. You can renew between now or whenever you choose but all benefits including discounts and access to information ends July 4th so that the new Panama Posse can form and focus on building, on-boarding and improving the next season and welcoming the next season's participants. This is how the Posse stays relevant, fresh and continues to update and capture new information.

Stay connected, stay informed, save money & stay with the Panama Posse.

RENEWAL DISCOUNT $ 50 = $ 249

If you have any questions feel free to contact us anytime

To renew visit https://panamaposse.com/renew *

* renewals for prior participants only

10) 🐈 BOAT ANIMALS 🐕
HAVE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TOO

There are different requirements entering different countries and different ports along the route. It is important to know what you need and be prepared. Often being over prepared is better than being under prepared. Recently checking into Golfito SY Divergent reports needing a health certificate for their dog upon entry after leaving Panama. Thankfully, Divergent was prepared and has shared their experience:

Even Boat dogs need Clearance Clarence.

The first thing we did was to secure an animal health certificate before leaving Panama. This officially gave us 10 days to get checked into Costa Rica.

We obtained the certificate from a veterinarian that was a 25-minute rental car ride southeast of Buenaventura marina. It would be a much shorter drive from Vista Mar Marina. The clinic was Mia Vet Clinic in Gorgona beach plaza, Nuevo Georgona, Panama. The phone / WhatsApp number is+507 6608 7214. This number is for Linda, and she speaks fluent English.

Once we arrived in Golfito, we obtained a form from the agent at Fishhook Marina, Bruce Blevins, to fill out before contacting the SENASA office (servicio national de Salud animal). When we went to immigration, I explained we had a pet onboard. The customs officer phoned the SENASA office and arranged for the inspector to visit our boat. The inspector's name was Ramon Camacho. His number is +506 8820 5021. When he arrived at the boat, he reviewed our health certificates from entry and exit of Panama, asked a few questions, filled out more documents, and told us we had to make a bank deposit of 56,518 Colons ($105.15 USD) and deliver deposit receipt to his office the following day. Then things took another turn. He wanted to check all refrigerators and freezers for contraband animal products. Well, come to find out, you can not have any pork of any kind brought into Costa Rica. He confiscated all our bacon and bratwurst. It was not difficult, just one more step. I hope some of you will find this information helpful.

All of this is totally do'able and best to be on top of. Some ports will ask and some ports will not. Check in on the Line Ap to access reports on port specific entry experiences to stay up to date.

For details on how to enter each country with your pet please visit

https://panamaposse.com/pets

11) HURRICANE SEASON
🌀
NAMED STORMS '23

Each maritime area has on the Panama Posse website has the historic tracks of hurricanes from the past.

Each one of the Panama Posse martime country pages has the historic paths of hurricanes embedded. To check them out go ( example )
https://panamaposse.com/dominican-republic#hurricane

you can then narrow down the paths to for example just Category 5 storms

And here are our 2023 nemeses a.k.a. named storms

Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30th
Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season begins May 15th and ends November 30th

12) MEET THE FURRY PART OF THE FLEET

Our kitty Bella, safely staring down the customs dog named Grinch in Puerto Madero, Chiapas 🇲🇽 Mexico.

SY FRENCH KISSING LIFE 🇺🇸 Tess & John - Bavaria 45'

13) PANAMA POSSE SWAG

PANAMA POSSE SWAG

14) ⚠️ SEASONAL LIGHTNING ALERTS

Lightning ‘pilot charts’ were created from the data at
https://ghrc.nsstc.nasa.gov/lightning/data/data_lis_vhr-climatology.html

The data represents 16 years of satellite derived lightning observations from the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite.

Lightning Density in June

Lightning Density in September

15) TIKAL NATIONAL PARK 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CENTER

Located northwest of Rio Dulce, Guatemala, Tikal is the ruin of an ancient city. Tikal is located submerged in the northern rainforests in the Petén Basin in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tikal, an ancient city.

Tikal was the capital of a conquest state that became one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. Tikal showcases monumental architecture. The site dates back as far as the 400 BC. Between 00 to 900 the city dominated much of the Maya region politically, economically, and militarilly. From Tikal people traded throughout Mesoamerica as far north as Teotihuacan in current day Mexico.

6.2 sq mi of this city, Tikal, has been mapped.

The city itself was located among abundant fertile upland soils, and may have dominated a natural east–west trade route across the Yucatan Peninsula. Conspicuous trees at the Tikal park include gigantic kapok the sacred tree of the Maya; tropical cedar , and Honduras mahogany.

Tikal was abandoned by the 10th century.

Much of the history here is being discovered, preserved, and made accessible.

https://panamaposse.com/tikal

16) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle - Ventura, USA

🇲🇽 Cruise Port Village - Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 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

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – 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 & Boatyard – Guatemala

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – 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

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA

HAZZARD MARINE GEORGETOWN NC
🇺🇸 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

33° 21.4388′ N 079°16.8083′ W

We welcome the Panama Posse with a 15 % discount on slip rates !

17) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS

• PREDICT WIND
• SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
• HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
• HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
• YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
• FLOR DE CAÑA
• SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
• WESTMARINE PRO
• SAILMAIL
• CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
• SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
• DOWNWIND MARINE
• BELIZE TOURISM
• PANAMA YACHT BROKER
• LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
• DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
• SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES

18) 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

19) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

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YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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PANAMA POSSE

FLEET UPDATE

May 14, 2023

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
“Wow! What a Ride!”

― Hunter S. Thompson

TOP NEWS

• Panama Posse Awards Entries
• 🏆 Come Join The Panama Posse 🇵🇦 Awards Party
• 💨 More Award Entries
• 🛰️ Predict Wind : Ais Sat Data
• 🌊🏝️ Submerged Island Re Discovered
• Manzanillo Marina Club Cartagena
• Los Gatos, Baja Del Sur 🇲🇽 Mexico
• Canal Wait In 🇨🇴 Cartegena
• Passing The Barrel Of Hope
• Volcano, Waterfall And Hotsprings 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
• Meet Jack
• ⚠️ Security Update Las Perlas / El Niño
• Sumidero Canyon Chiapas 🇲🇽 Mexico
• Panama Posse Next Season Benefits Schedule

1) Season 6
AWARD ENTRIES
🪝

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

current lead ? Kyle on SY JUBEL or Nicole on Maison de Sante ?

Current lead ?

GALLEY GODDESS

WINNER SELECTED BY THE SECRET FOOD JUDGES

THE COUSCOUS SALAD

SY HULA KAI 🇺🇸 Richard & Kathleen –Tayana DS 48′

YODA OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEE

14 new safe tracks through the Belize reef system shared in Good Nautical

SY ISLAND BOUND 🇺🇸 Bill & Melissa Kelly - Peterson 44′

SPEEDY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Ensenada MX to Annapolis

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny - Lagoon ’42

Canada BC to North Carolina

SY PELERIN 🇨🇦 Michael & Shirley - Alubat 43′

NOMINATIONS FOR THE
CAPTAIN RON AWARD

SY LADY SLIPPER 🇺🇸 John & Kathryn – Dufour 41′

SY SALPARE 🇺🇸 Jeff & Fran – Fountaine Pajot Orana 44′

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Dietmar - Lagoon 440'

NOMINATIONS FOR
MOST
UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole – Cal 46′

MY SEEKER 🇺🇸 John & Tammy– Selene 62′

SY TITS PIERRE 🇺🇸 Ken and Tina – Bayliner 45′

SY PACIFIC BLUE 🇳🇱 Hans & Irene Breehorn 44′

SY SHEARWATER 🇺🇸 Eric & Pati – Formosa 50′

2) COME JOIN THE
PANAMA POSSE 🇵🇦 AWARDS PARTY

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 16:00 – 22:00

VISTA MAR MARINA

AWARD CATEGORIES

• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR
• YODA OF THE YEAR
• SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD
• THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
• MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD
• HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
• SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION
• 2 X GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔
• GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
• BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
• COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

Vista Mar Marina  🇵🇦 PANAMA

3) MORE AWARD ENTRIES
💨

HIGHEST WIND RECORDED

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen – Lagoon 42′

SY STRAYCAT 2 🇨🇦 Derick & Barb – Lagoon 38′

MY NAVIGATOR 🇨🇷 Dave – Nordhavn 46′

SY PACIFIC BLUE Hans & Irene – Breehorn 44′

SPIRIT OF 🧭
EXPLORATION
AWARD NOMINATION S

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole – Lagoon 39′

SY DIVERGENT 🇺🇸 Gary & Ena

GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR

For altering course responding to Carinthia's Pan Pan / subsequent assistance in providing emergency bildge pumps and subsequent monitoring of Carinthia on a 50 nm track to the boatyard.

SY ENJOY 🇺🇸 Don & Nina - Lagoon 42′

BOAT YOGA 🧘
POSES OF THE SEASON

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸 David & Mary – Hunter 45′

SY ENJOY 🇺🇸 Don & Nina –Lagoon 42′

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny – Lagoon 42′

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen – Lagoon 42′

MY SEEKER 🇺🇸 John & Tammy – Selene 62′

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SY C-YA 🇺🇸 Glenn & Ashleigh – Island Packet 38.8′

SY QUESO GRANDE II 🇺🇸 Lance & Sherri – Seawind 41′

SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸 Kurt, Linda & Rigby – Catana 47′

SY TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan – Nordhavn 57′

SY WILDFLOWER 🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie – Beneteau 54′

SY TULUM5 – Chad, Michelle & Teagan – Chung Hua 51′

✊ COURAGE AWARD ✊

SY CONSTELLATION 🇺🇸 Cory & Chris & Stella - Freedom 45′

SY WILD 🇺🇸 Margalena & Joe & crew – Beneteau 42′

PICTURE OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

SY WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 - Mike, Maurisa & Crew - Alajuela 48'

SY CY-A 🇺🇸 Glenn & Ashleigh – Island Packet 38.8′

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly – Lagoon 39′

SY NO REGRETS ( pre CERCA TROVA ) 🇺🇸 Bruce & Lynette – Fast Passage 39′

4) PREDICT WIND : AIS SAT DATA
🛰️

NOW SEE ANY VESSEL FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

PredictWind, the leading provider of weather forecasting and routing services for sailors, has announced the launch of a new feature that will revolutionize the way sailors and yacht enthusiasts monitor ship and yacht movements around the world. The company's new real-time satellite and terrestrial AIS display offers users the ability to view vessel positions and movements anywhere in the world over any satellite connection.

The AIS data is available on the PredictWind website, PredictWind App, and Offshore App, and provides a wealth of information for sailors, yacht enthusiasts, and maritime professionals. The Offshore App is the world's first app to provide AIS data via satellite, allowing users to download vessel positions within a 300 Nm radius.

With the new feature update, users can search for vessels by name or MMSI number and add them to their favorites list, allowing for easy tracking of friends or vessels of interest. The real-time satellite AIS feature allows users to view any vessel anywhere in the world, while the terrestrial AIS provides land-based AIS position feeds.

The system identifies all vessel types and allows users to filter by vessel type, providing greater control over what types of vessels are displayed on the map. Additionally, users can view speed, direction, draught, destination, and ETA information for any vessel on the map.

PredictWind's CEO, Jon Bilger, said, "We're excited to launch this new feature, which will provide mariners with a comprehensive and accurate view of ship and yacht movements around the world. With real-time satellite AIS and terrestrial AIS, our users can access a wealth of information that will help them make more informed decisions about their sailing or boating plans and adjust accordingly wherever they are."

PredictWind has also taken the integration of the DataHub with the AIS network even further. The DataHub collects AIS data from all surrounding vessels and transmits it back to the PredictWind servers via the existing satellite/cellular connection, improving the quality and safety of the global AIS network.

The AIS data feed can also be shared via wifi to compatible devices or apps on board, such as the Navionics Boating App, and recorded to the DataHub's SD card. This creates an accurate log of all nearby vessel positions, which is crucial for an insurance claim in the event of a collision.

PredictWind's CEO, Jon Bilger, said, "The integration of the DataHub into the AIS network will enhance the entire AIS network making the seas safer for all. The ability to share the data feed via wifi and record it to the DataHub's SD card will also help sailors and maritime professionals in the event of an insurance claim."

The new features are available now on the PredictWind App, PredictWind website, Offshore App. DataHub features require a DataHub. Users can sign up for a free version or purchase a subscription to access the full range of AIS features. For more information, please visit www.predictwind.com.

5) SUBMERGED ISLAND RE-DISCOVERED
🌊🏝️

OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA

Devon Fogarty, a University of Miami graduate student, examining the headstone of John Greer, which was found underwater during a survey at Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida in August 2022.

Credit...C. Sproul/National Park Service, via Associated Press

About 200 years ago there were 11 islands in the Dry tortugas, now there are 6. Flying over them in 2016 marine archaeologist Joshua Marano noticed a strange pattern beneath the surface of the water. Time and investigation have led to the discovery of a submerged island. The side is about 70 miles west of Key West off the coast of Florida thought to have once been part of Civil War Era Fort Jefferson in the Dry tortugas. This discovery has been a great inspiration for maritime archaeologists prompting much investigation and hypotheses.

This image provided by the National Park Service shows an unsigned watercolor painting depicting a hospital and cemetery on an island in the Dry Tortugas.

One theory is that the island was like the watercolor above with a hospital and a cemetery.

An image provided by the National Park Service shows the headstone of John Greer, which was found underwater by archaeologists during a survey at Dry Tortugas National Park in August 2022, in Florida.

Credit...C. Sproul/National Park Service, via Associated Press

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE >> https://www.nytimes.com/article...

Note: 5 minutes of research and we know where this site is >>

6) MEET THE NEWEST PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSOR

Manzanillo Marina Club Cartagena 🇨🇴
Colombia Sponsors the Panama Posse

10° 23.350′ N 075° 31.525′ W

Dear Panama 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 Panama Posse program. We are providing a

15% discount on mooring fees for up to two months
10% discount on travel lift maneuvers
15% discount on land parking for up to two weeks.
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

7) GOOD ANCHORAGE
⚓
IN GOOD NAUTICAL

LOS GATOS, BAJA DEL SUR, 🇲🇽 MEXICO

Los Gatos, Sea of Cortez 🇲🇽 Mexico

Gorgeous scenery at Los Gatos anchorage in the SOC. Love the colors. Like melting strawberry swirl ice cream.

Red Rocks in the Sea of Cortez

SV SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

8) WAITING TO TRANSIT THE CANAL?
🇨🇴

VISIT CARTEGENA.

Above and below: Colorful streets of Cartegena, 🇪🇨 Columbia

Old fort overlooking the modern downtown.

Above and below: Visiting Cartagena makes waiting for canal transit easy.

MY SEEKER 🇺🇸 John & Tammy– Selene 62′

1763 Vanni Map or Plan of Cartagena, Colombia

9) PASSING THE BARREL OF HOPE

AT MARINA PAPAGAYO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA

Andaz has great mixology cocktails (walking distance from papagayo marina) with ocean and marina views.

And with that, the Barrel is passed on from Maison de Santé to Queso Grande. Thank you both for all your help with the Barrel of Hope.

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole
AND
SY QUESO GRANDE II 🇺🇸 Lance & Sherri

10) LAND TRIP IN 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA

VOLCANO, WATERFALL AND HOTSPRINGS

Tenorio Volcano Waterfall 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Notice the color of the water due to the minerals.

When two non-colored waterbodies Rio Buenavista (Buenavista River) and Quebrada Agria (Sour Creek) meet and mix the colors are incredible..

SY ROCHAMBEAU AND SY SALACHIA went on a land trip in northern Costa Rica.

It was really cool to wake up each morning and hear monsoon-like rain. We also went on hikes and saw tiny frogs, volcanoes, lush trees with symbiotic relationships of other things growing on them, without killing the trees, and a variety of tropical flowers.

SY 🇺🇸 ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Bev & Rolf – Lagoon 39′
AND
SY SALACIA 🇺🇸 Peter & Donna - Santa Cruz 53'

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12) MEET JACK

Jack strutting his stuff in his new Summer kicks.

Summer season is upon us…. If the ground/sand is hot for our feet then it’s probably hot for our pets too! Also, dog shoes make great conversation starters with the locals.

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan, Nicole, and Jack – Cal 46′

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14) ⚠️ SECURITY UPDATE

The Panama Posse is continuing to meet and discuss the importance of safety for foreign flagged vessels in Panama following the attacks this year in the Las Perlas Islands and in Portobello, Panama. These security forums are being held on a regular basis on several levels from the local level to higher governmental officials within Panama.

Unfortunately, while many people are involved and concerned, the recent attacks in Panama are still not resolved meaning the attackers are still out there.

Senan has increased their patrols and rotations.

The current safety recommendation is that the Perlas Islands are 'CLOSED'.

If you do decide to go
1) stay in anchorages with other vessels
2) stand night watch
3) only anchor in areas which have VHF coverage and
4) cell # coverage ( dial 108 from a panama cell #)
5) take pictures of all fishing vessels in the area

The goal is the open these islands up again once the attackers have been found and are in custody. Only then vessels are safe to cruise in the Las Perlas. Recently, we were very encouraged to extend our discussions, most notably, with the US Coast Guard.

Thanks to a member of the Panama Posse with operational and professional ties to the US Coast Guard, the USCG has taken a keen interest in the threat to US flagged vessels in Pacific Panama.

EL NIÑO

There is a 60% chance for a transition from ENSO-neutral to El Niño during May-July 2023, and this will increase to about 70% in June-August and 80% between July and September, according to the Update, which is based on input from WMO Global Producing Centres of Long-Range Forecasts and expert assessment

During El Niño years, the Atlantic Ocean tends to be cooler than normal, which can create a more stable atmosphere and increase wind shear, making it more difficult for hurricanes to form and intensify. Therefore, El Niño years tend to have fewer and weaker hurricanes in the Atlantic basin.

During an El Niño year, the sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific tend to be warmer than normal, which creates a more unstable atmosphere and decrease wind shear, making it easier for hurricanes to form and intensify.

As a result, El Niño years tend to have more and stronger hurricanes in the eastern Pacific basin.

15) SUMIDERO CANYON
CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MEXICO

Sumidero Canyon Cañón del Sumidero is a deep natural canyon located just north of the city of Chiapa de Corzo in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. The canyon’s creation began around the same time as the Grand Canyon in the U.S. state of Arizona, by a crack in the area’s crust and subsequent erosion by the Grijalva River, which still runs through it.

Sumidero Canyon from the rim.

The canyon is surrounded by the Sumidero Canyon National Park, a federally protected natural area of Mexico which extends 53.000 acres.

At the north end of the canyon is the Chicoasén Dam opened in 1980.

It's artificial reservoir is one of several on the Grijalva River, which is important for water storage and the generation of hydroelectric power in the region.

SUMIDERO CANYON
PANAMA POSSE MUST SEE >>

https://panamaposse.com/must-see

17) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS

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18) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS

• PREDICT WIND
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• YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
• FLOR DE CAÑA
• SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
• WESTMARINE PRO
• SAILMAIL
• CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
• SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
• DOWNWIND MARINE
• BELIZE TOURISM
• PANAMA YACHT BROKER
• LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
• DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
• SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES

19) 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

20) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

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Pacific Posse

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Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

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PANAMA POSSE

FLEET UPDATE

May 6th, 2023

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for a newer and richer experience.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

TOP NEWS

• PICTURES OF THE WEEK
  
• PANAMA POSSE AWARDS PARTY 🎆
• PANAMA POSSE TRANSITION: FROM SEASON 6 TO SEASON
  
• SEASON 6 REFLECTIONS FROM SY FREEDOM
  
• BOAT YOGA AND BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRIES
  
• EMMY KATE GOES THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL 🇵🇦
• TURTLE CAY MARINA 🇵🇦 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
  
• GOOD NAUTICAL ANCHORAGE ISLAS SECAS 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
• OPENCPN RELEASES UPDATED VERSION
  
• GOING UP! FROM SEA LEVEL TO 4000M; BREATHTAKING CULTURE FOUND IN QUITO 🇪🇨 ECUADOR
  
• LAND TRIP TO THE FLOR DE CAÑA DISTILLERY EL VIEJO 🇳🇮 NICRAGUA
• MAY DEALS FROM MARINEU
  
• MEET BOAT DOG SOPHIE
  
• MUST SEE: LA RUTA DEL CAFÉ CHIAPAS, 🇲🇽 MEXICO
  

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

"Land Ho" 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

SY SALACIA 🇺🇸 Peter and Donna - Santa Cruz 53'

Flor de Caña distillery tour in Chichigalpa, 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

SY FIREFLY 🇺🇸 Brenda & Ted - Catalina 47′

Pathfinder officially cleared into Port in Puerto Amistad, 🇪🇨 Ecuador

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole – Lagoon 39′

PUERTO AMISTAD MARINA🇪🇨 ECUADOR
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

Cleared out of Chiapas, heading to Costa Rica.

It is Bittersweet leaving the community of cruisers in Chiapas, 🇲🇽 Mexico

SY 🇺🇸 ROCHAMBEAU – Bev and Rolf – Lagoon 39′

Traded Palms for Pines! Hilton Head SC.🇺🇸 USA

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny - Lagoon 42'

2) SAVE THE DATE

PANAMA POSSE 🇵🇦 AWARDS PARTY

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 16:00 – 22:00

VISTA MAR MARINA

End of season award celebrations will be held at Vista Mar Marina

@ Panama Posse Pacific Headquarters

Sunday May 21st 16:00 – 22:00

AWARD CATEGORIES

• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR
• YODA OF THE YEAR
• SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD
• THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
• MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD
• HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
• SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION
• 2 X GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔
• GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
• BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
• COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

Vista Mar Marina, 🇵🇦 PANAMA

3) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK:

MAY: THE RAINY SEASON BEGINS

First rain for Navigator since November. Now in 🇵🇦 Panama

MV NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

Rain in Santa Marta 🇨🇴 Columbia. Barley see the Cruise Ship that is in Port today.

SY TOKETEE 🇺🇸 Dar, Diane, & Kimberly - Skookum 53′

4) PANAMA POSSE TRANSITION

🚩

FROM SEASON 6 TO SEASON 7

Lucky number 7 is nearly upon us as the Posse nears the transition from Season 6 to Season 7. June is our official overlap month when all systems (chats, tracking, etc…) and benefits (marina discounts, good nautical access, etc…) are available to all members that have been a part of Season 6 and new members signing on with the Posse for Season 7.

Season 7 registration fee is $299 for new participants. There is a $50 discount for all prior participants who renew in June for $ 249.

As of July 5th Season 7 begins. Be sure to renew by July 4th 2023. Current Posse members that renew in June will enjoy the greatest discount and find their access to exclusive Posse systems and benefits uninterrupted. We are continuing to expand our relationships with sponsors, vendors, and service providers along the route and in the boating world to make the Panama Posse membership valuable to those who explore this amazing route.

or to join the Panama Posse for the '23-24 season....

5) REFLECTIONS ON SEASON 6
FROM SY FREEDOM:

The Panama Posse began as a resource…Having never “Cruised”, we set out to move our boat from Southern CA to Southern FL, with 4.5 months to prepare. The Panama Posse website was and continues to be an amazing source of information. From logistics planning, understanding country procedures, access to additional resources for anchorages, marinas, and tours; the website is the most comprehensive tool we have found when planning our trip. The San Diego Launch party was the first of many opportunities to meet fellow cruisers, that are now lifelong friends. As we left southern CA, the information and contacts made through the line app was incredibly valuable. With boats in front and behind us sharing information, we always seemed to have information delivered to us with impeccable timing. Although much of this was available on the website, it was efficiently delivered as we approached our next location through the shared real-time experiences of other members.

What the Posse has become for us is an incredible group of people that have shared experiences, meals, cocktails and much more together. When members needed help, information or services, the group was incredibly responsive with providing options. Boaters in general have a Corinthian spirit. This group takes that to a whole new level. With each member planning their trip/adventure according to their specific needs/schedule, it allows a much larger group to be involved with broader perspectives and value. You can participate in as much or little as you desire. Although, the interactions online and meeting other Posse members was one of our favorite memories of the season resulting in. So so many new friends, with similar interests and experiences. We are still not fulltime cruisers, but plan to spend time exploring the Bahamas, Florida Keys and East Coast over the next few years.

We hope to continue building relationships and knowledge through the Panama Posse!

SY FREEDOM 🇺🇸 Dave & Sheri - Beneteau 55′

6) PANAMA POSSE TWO ENTRIES INTO BOAT YOGA AWARDS

How did you get here?

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸 David & Mary - Hunter 45'

Not your standard inverted yoga pose, but clearly working the balance.

SY ENJOY 🇺🇸 Don & Nina -Lagoon 42′

7) ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

When one really DOESN’T want a contender for biggest fish caught!

This catch bent our gaff! This was a catch and release (alive).

SV SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn - Antares 44'

8) EMMY KATE GOES THROUGH THE 🇵🇦 PANAMA CANAL

Standing by in one of the locks

Stress Free Transit

Mario, one of our professional line handlers, actually caught a fish IN the Lock!

SY EMMY KATE 🇺🇸 Eric and Sharon - Lagoon 40'

9) TURTLE CAY MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

Turtle Cay Marina, closest to the San Blas Islands in 🇵🇦 Panama

Turtle Cay Marina is in an eco friendly, private coconut finca,

secured by a guarded gate.

The marina has 70 fully functional slips up to 120 feet with 100 amp pedestals for yachts, sailboats and catamarans, with view to the beautiful virgin beaches of the Panama caribbean, only 30 miles away from San Blas! This first phase has been developed with a 10-feet short canal access and is surrounded by coral reefs, mountains and tropical flora and fauna.

• fresh water
• free Wi-Fi
• fuel dock
• haul out area
• yacht club
• beach bar
• restaurant
• laundry room
• bathrooms
• white sandy beaches
• crystal clear ocean water
• taxi service
• 24-hour security & much more.

Ten reasons for choosing Turtle Cay Marina 🇵🇦 Panama

1. 15 % discounts on slips; or stay 4 nights, pay for 3
2. Long term discounts of at least 15 %, depending on length of stay
3. 15 % discount on metered electric service
4. Free delivery service to your yacht from Panama City
5. Unlimited use of our large shower- change- bathrooms and full coin operated laundry
6. Unlimited use of our covered social area and B-B-Q
7. Free unlimited use of our beaches, beach huts and bath rooms
8. Free unlimited use of our fresh water swimming pools except Saturdays or Sundays (Unless you're a hotel guest)
9. 15 % discount on food and drinks at our restaurants
10. 15 % discount at our hotelPLUS personnel transfer service to or from Panama City or airport for $50. (Max. 3 persons)

10) GOOD ANCHORAGE
GOOD NAUTICAL

ISLA SECAS 🇵🇦 PANAMA

Isla Secas is a small archipelago located in Western Pacific - the Gulf of Chiriqui in Panama. The two largest and named islands in this group are Isla Cavada and Isla Pargo. There are several small unnamed islands that are easily explored from the anchorages off both named islands. These islands are remote, tropical, and exceptionally beautiful above and below the waterline.

Isla Seca Anchorage at nightfall, Pacific 🇵🇦 Panama

SY DIVERGENT 🇺🇸 Gary - Lagoon 420F’

11) OPENCPN RELEASES UPDATED VERSION 5.8.2

• Supports Multiple Chart Formats
• including MBTiles, BSB, S57, S63 chartsets.
• AIS input with full target-tracking and collision alerting.
• AIS support for SART with selectable MMSI for automatic MOB handling.
• AIS support for DSC and GPSGate buddies.
• Routes
• Route planning with tidal support.
• Built-in great-circle routing.
• Integrated weather routing plugin.
• 20+ languages supported.
• Performance
• OpenGL support for enhanced performance on modern hardware.
• GPS Tracking
• Route navigation with ship tracking functions.
• Waypoint navigation.
• Autopilot output support.
• Alarms
• Anchor watch/alarm functions.
• MOB Alarm with tracking.
• GRIB and GRIB2 file input and display for weather forecasting.
• NMEA Data
• Dashboard for configurable on-screen display of ship's NMEA data
• NMEA 0183 GPS interface at selectable baud rate
• Advance NMEA message handling structure with built-in multiplexer.
• Signal K network interface.
• Data Transfer
• GPX waypoints, Track and Route input and output file support.
• GPX Layers for annotation of charts.

Concise and robust Chart Plotter Navigation software

Designed to be used at the helm station of your boat while underway.

Chart a course and track your position right from your laptop.

https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/downloads.html

12) GOING UP!

FROM SEA LEVEL TO 4000M

BREATHTAKING CULTURE FOUND IN QUITO 🇪🇨 ECUADOR

Anchorage in Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

Official arrival calls for celebration

The bus to the political and cultural center of Ecuador: Quito

We are grateful for every nautical mile that brought us here.

From 0 altitude to 4000 meters in a day has some special effects and wild views.

Some favorite adventures include:

Riding the Teleferico, or cable car, to the top of the city.

Swinging over the city at the top of the teleferico.

Reflection pool

Quito is known for well preserved historical landmarks

0º latitude Museum has fun experiments

The UNESCO Historical Center has beautiful buildings

Standing on the steps to a grand cathedral

Incredible and ornate Architecture

If you like art, the Guayasamin Foundation, is absolutely outstanding.

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole – Lagoon 39′

13) LAND TRIP TO THE

FLOR DE CAÑA DISTILLERY

Another great day trip with our guide and now friend Luis at #Pinoleratoursnicaragua.

SY Firefly is currently touring various sites near marina Puesta del Sol in Nicaragua. Last week they visited the Flor de Caña distillery in nearby El Viejo. This award winning distiller has been in continuous operation since 1890. Their spirits are sugar free, gluten free, and kosher.

The Flor de Cana distillery offers private tours at $100 per person or group tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 2pm and 5pm. The private tour go'ers also get a tasting of the 30 year aged rum.

Although we were in a group tour Flor de Caña provided an english speaking guide to accompany us. And, what a treat to meet Bryanna whose impeccable English and newfound knowledge of Flor de Caña as a new employee was a nice surprise. She is the recent recipient of a US scholarship for online study of English. You could tell she is a very excellent student by her near perfect English. I wish I could say my Spanish was half as good.

They reconstitute bourbon barrels from Kentucky which is my hometown, and also American whiskey distilleries. In this case she mentioned using Jack Daniels barrels.

Flor de Caña is a privately held family company currently in its 5th generation. The company provides heath care and education benefits to the families who work at with them. They are one of the most well regarded companies in Nicaragua.

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15) MEET BOAT DOG SOPHIE
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ON HER PASSAGE TO COSTA RICA

Sophie on patrol between Mexico and Costa Rica

Cacao fruit treats on passage look like scooby snacks.

Resting during a ruff day on passage to Costa Rica

Costa Rican shores are calling....Yeehaw!

Once the anchor is down Sophie gets her exercise in the water

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18) LA RUTA DEL CAFE,

TAPACHULA, CHIAPAS, 🇲🇽 MEXICO

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The highlands where the coffee grows are stunning.

The coffee production in Mexico is the world’s 8th largest and is mainly concentrated to the south central to southern regions of the country. The coffee is mainly Arabica, and lately Robusta which grows particularly well in the coastal region of Soconusco, Chiapas, near the border of Guatemala.

ONCE A COFFEE PLANT IS MATURE, IT WILL PRODUCE FLOWERS;

THIS NORMALLY HAPPENS SHORTLY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL.

...AND THEN, AFTER THE FLOWERS, COMES THE CHERRIES.

Only the ripe cherries are harvested and they are picked individually by hand. Pickers rotate among the trees every eight to ten days, choosing only the cherries which are at the peak of ripeness. It usually takes two to four years after planting for a coffee plant to produce coffee beans that are ripe enough to harvest. The plant eventually grows small white blossoms that drop and are replaced by green berries. These green berries will become a deep red color as they ripen. It takes about 9 months for the green cherries to reach their deepest red color. Because this kind of harvest is labor-intensive, and thus more costly, it is used primarily to harvest the finer arabica beans.

After harvest, Coffee cherries are laid out in the sun to dry before being roasted or.....

.....beans are put in a 100 year old coffee bean drying machine.

This machine is belt driven and uses water as the source of energy to run.

Last week a tour of 15 cruisers visited la Ruta del Cafe.

La Ruta del Cafe includes tours of Fincas that grow, harvest, roast, and sell coffee.

https://panamaposse.com/la-ruta-del-cafe