BOCAS DEL TORO ANCHORING ALERT

New Anchor restrictions in Bocas Del Toro just coming out. To avoid heavy fines check for up to date information to know where anchoring is allowed.

SV MAISON DE SANTE spent hurricane season in Bocas Del Toro. They have a finger on the pulse there and share new restrictions that affect the anchorage in Bocas del Toro outside Red Frog Marina.

ATTENTION: Starting December 6, 2024, boats are NO longer able to anchor outside Red Frog Marina in Bocas Del Toro, Panama or they may be subject to $250-$300 fine by the Armada. All boats who were in the anchorage were told to leave by the Armada yesterday. I confirmed this with both a boat who was in the anchorage as well as a marina resident. The exact circumstances that led to this decision are unknown at this time.

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Nicole & Keenan - Cal 46'

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ANCHOR FEE SCAM ALERT

SV **MAISON DE SANTE** recently were approached to pay an anchor fee that was not valid.

SV MAISON DE SANTE reports:

Please learn from our mistake- For those going to Isla Escudo de Veraguas in the Bocas Del Toro region, Panama. Recently, we were approached by locals who insisted on payment of $15 for anchoring. They did not look official but had official looking receipts (like you would get in San Blas Islands). We never paid anything last year and paid this time thinking there might have been a change we were unaware of. Later (we) spoke to another local on the island who said, "do not pay her". We never paid anything last year and in reaching out to the local Bocas Del Toro cruisers on WhatsApp, seems like this just started this year and some are falling for the trap.

My experience has been that most people in remote areas looking for a handout are happy with Colas and other basic supplies (school supplies, disposable batteries, some gas, or lures). We are happy to contribute but also it’s unfair to cruisers for people to falsely claim rules/regulations when they are not a governing authority.

I did get a receipt and have paid WAY more for a piece of paper! 😂

by EDITOR

BOCAS DEL TORO BEACH CLEAN UP

Beach clean up crew in Bocas del Torro, Panama

Stewardship in action: So much plastic we find on the beaches we visit is floating in from somewhere else. Local people appreciate all the help we can give to keep their beaches clean.

Report from Maison de Sante:

We had a nice group of Posse boats and local residents here in Bocas Del Toro, Panama who came out this morning for clean up on Red Frog beach. Many pounds of plastic garbage was collected 😊. The strangest items collected included a bicycle mud flap, a scuba purge valve, and a diaper🤢. Some people had to leave early so not everyone is pictured. Stay tuned for a future date where we can ALL participate in beach clean up wherever you are located!

SY BISOU 🇦🇺 Robin and Tad - Fountaine Pajot 44′ & SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Nicole & Keenan - Cal 46'

THANK YOU FOR BEING STEWARDS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT!

by EDITOR

BOCAS MARINA BOCAS DEL_TORO PANAMA APPROACHES

MARINA BOCAS 🇵🇦 SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

"Hi Panama Posse members!

We are very happy to hear that you are moving the OCEAN POSSE once again !!!
fortunately we never had to close the Bocas Marina and we are at full power!

We already have some previous PP members living in the marina and we are ready for new visitors.

For that we are offering 20% off on our daily & monthly rates.
Not valid for longer term fees.
Also, our boatyard with Travel Lift 60 Ton capacity will offer 20% off in the travel lift rates.

Hope you guys are having a great time and looking forward to meet you all in person

Luis Fabian - General Manager"
email: bocasyachtclub@yahoo.com
Bocas Marina - 9°20.140'N - 82°14.819'W

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Bocas Marina - 9°20.140'N - 82°14.819'W
Bocas del Toro - Rep. of Panama
www.bocasmarina.com
www.bocasboatyard.com - Mr. Luso +50766195601- 60 ton travel lift
www.facebook.com/bocasmarina/
Land Phone: (507) 757-9800

Bocas Marina

BOCAS MARINA SAFE APPROACH

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