NAWI ISLAND POSSE PARTY WRAP UP
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PARTY WRAP UP
When the Posse throws a party there is rum, a pig roast, people come and have fun...
It's that simple and it happens every time.
Last weekend the Ocean Posse and Posse sponsor Nawi Island Marina hosted a party at Nawi Island Marina in Savusavu, Fiji. The South Pacific Islands are distinctly different and yet there are many similarities among the peoples ways of celebrating.ย One such similarity is that celebratory feasting often involves the roasting (wither on a spit or more traditionally wrapped in banana leaves underground in a earthen pit) an entire animal....often a pig.ย In Fiji, a traditional pig feast is called 'Lovo' (which refers to the earthen oven) and is often the meal that brings large groups of people together for celebrating births, funerals, marriages, welcoming or bidding farewell to visitors, and holidays such as Easter or Christmas.ย Traditionally, women prepare the meat, men tend the earthen oven or fire, children play, and people are welcome to spend the time visiting and playing while the meal slowly cooks.ย This method of gathering, cooking slowly, and feasting has been passed down from generation to generation as a living legacy of bonding the importance of relationships within a community.ย Often other foods like seafoods, other meats, or vegetables are also cooked either in or near the earthen oven similarly wrapped in banana leaves to steam cook slowly.ย The flavors become distinctly rich and flavorful.ย When everything is unearthed or done cooking over coals, foods that were wrapped are unwrapped and are traditionally placed on banana leaves and presented buffet style accompanied by fresh squeezed coconut cream and other sauces.
SVย WHIMSICAL IVย shared their photos from the event:





SV WHIMSICAL IV ย Randy & Joanne -ย Catalina 470
The feast was wonderful.ย There were about 80 people in attendance that enjoyed a night of good food, drinks, meeting new friends and deepening relationships.
CARTAGENA ๐ช๐ธ OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF PARTY @ YACHT PORT CARTAGENA
OCEAN POSSE CARTAGENA SPAIN
KICK OFF EVENT
SATURDAY SEPTEMBERย 27 2025 16:00 -21:00
brought to you BY
YACHT PORT CARTAGENA
Flor De CAรA RUM
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Ocean Posse Kick-Off Event: Cartagena, Spain
Join us for an unforgettable Ocean Posse kick-off event in the historic port of Cartagena, Spain, hosted at Yachtport Cartagena. This special evening marks the start of an exciting Mediterranean cruising journey and the adventurous crossing to the Caribbean, celebrating the spirit of exploration and camaraderie among fellow sailors.
Set against the backdrop of Cartagena’s ancient harbor, this event promises an inspiring blend of maritime heritage and modern-day cruising, with a special Flor de Caรฑa rum tasting to set the tone for the evening. Sailors will enjoy the opportunity to meet and mingle, share experiences, and plan their upcoming adventures across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Date: Saturdayย Sept 27 2025 16:00 – 21:00
Location: Yachtport Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Highlights:
Flor de Caรฑa rum tasting
Networking with fellow cruisers
Pot Luck BBQ with prices for best food
Insights on cruising with the OCEAN POSSE to the Caribbean, Panama and Pacific routes
Whether you’re continuing to cruise the Med or embark on the grand passage to the Caribbean,
this event is the perfect way to celebrate the call of the sea and the journey ahead and meet and mingle with the fleet.
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