PERKS
⚓ The Marauder’s Map of Perks
1. Verified news and facts from fellow vessels
Because who needs fake news when you can get verified, seafaring intel straight from other boats?
No unsolicited advice at sea—just unfiltered facts. ✔️
2. Marina discounts (10–60%)
Dock for less—think of it as “Marina Black Friday,” but you sail in looking sharp. Discounts alone often pay for membership. ✔️
3. PredictWind vessel & fleet tracking Ever wanted to feel like Big Brother but nicer? Keep tabs on your own progress—mothering crew not included. ✔️
4. Free burgee
Fancy flag included! Worth the price of admission—or at least enough to wave around at dock parties. ✔️
5. Discounted marine supplies & services
Parts from West Marine, PredictWind Pro access—your wallet says “thank you,” your yacht says “yay!” ✔️
6. Dedicated & discounted canal/clearing agents
Because filling out forms is so much better when someone else does it—and charges less. ✔️
7. 550 GB of OpenCPN satellite charts
Backup navigation for your electronics. Because storms happen, and charts don’t sleep. ✔️
8. Printable emergency reference charts
When your nav app crashes, these charts won’t. If you get hit by lighting its back to compass Dr and charts Also great for origami and keeping furious parrots occupied. ✔️
9. Free destination video seminars
Go beyond “lat/lon talk”—get local stories, secrets, even sloths. All from sailors currently docked there. ✔️
10. Expert weather routing
by Chris Parker
or ocean tactics – Professional guidance to navigate around fierce squalls—or just avoid that one persistent cloud. ✔️
11. A cruising community friendly to pets, kids, and solo adventurers
Because stowaway parrots deserve camaraderie too. Open arms, friendly flags, no judging. ✔️
12. Peer support and escalation for emergencies
Your neighbors at sea have your back—literally. When help is shown by signal lights, this one matters. ✔️
13. Free email fleet updates & archive of past intel
Missed last week’s Word on the Dock? Catch up anytime with archived fleet updates. ✔️
14. Weekly live group calls via zoom and 24/7 chat
in zulip
Mondays aren’t fun on land—unless there’s fleet chatter and weather tips with your morning coffee. ✔️
15. Good Nautical anchorage reports
Insider info on quiet coves and perfect anchorages before you even arrive—no guesswork, fewer crabby neighbors. ✔️
16. Fun award categories & priority traffic
Sail in style: maybe you’ll earn trophies like “Best Wave Salute” or get priority docking thanks to fellow Posse etiquette. ✔️
🧭 Why join the Posse?
Save boatloads on marinas and supplies, stay informed with real sailor intel, and plug into a community that’s equal parts adventurous and supportive—complete with flags, charts, chat, and other cheerful members.
