FLEET UPDATE 2025-01-19

OP 2025-01-19 Gatherings, Seminars, MX Shipping Updates, Navily

“I felt just the way any other boy would a felt when I see that wreck laying there so mournful and lonesome in the middle of the river. I wanted to aboard of her and slink around a little.” 

 "Huck" Finn  - Mark Twain 
BY CARMODY CLAN

1865 Sub Marine Explorer a Civil War-era submarine is  now a shipwreck in the 
Archipelago of the Las Perlas 🇵🇦 Panama. Image by SY DISTANT DRUMMER ▶

LATEST NEWS 
  • Refer A Friend
  • The Wolf Moon 🌑 
  • Picture Of The Year Entry
  • Gatherings
  • Event @ Club De Pesca 🇨🇴 Cartagena 
  • Ocean Posse Caribbean Party 
  • South Pacific Seminars
  • Marina V&V - Quintana Roo 🇲🇽 
  • New Global Sponsor Navily Pro
  • Rounding Punta Mala 🇵🇦 Panama
  • Culebra Cays - W 🇲🇽 Mexico 
  • Titusville Marina 🇺🇸  FL
  • Marquesan For All !
  • Meet The Fleet SY Galatea
  • Scarlet Macaws 🦜
  • Sunrise 🌅 Tikal 🇬🇹 Guatemala
  • Mexico Shipping Update

WOLF MOON BY TIDINGS OF JOY

Wolf Moon Boquete Panama 
MV TIDINGS OF JOY 
FULL MOON

Something about Wolf Moon? SY EOTI 
FULL MOON

Buenaventura Panamá Marina… new holiday present of a camera for our upcoming crossing of the Pacific. 🌑 SY PATHFINDER 
FULL MOON

Wolf moon over Zihuatanejo! Serenaded by a horn player and jazz singer from shore! Life is grand! - SY DAWN PATROL 

In Bocas del Toro, the primary mode of transport is by water and for the local kids, this means taking their dugout canoes and paddling to school…

Wolf Moon🌑 Shelter Bay Marina 
by MV SUMMER BREEZE
WOLF MOON

🌑  La Playita, Panama MV KOSMOS

Shelter Bay Panama 🌑 MV MARTINI

WOLF MOON

Wolf Moon in the San Blas Islands 🌑  by SY SERENITY 

2) PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
AWARD ENTRY 
PErception

Culebra Caye - Bahía de la Ascensión 🇲🇽 MX - yes there was a pot of gold, and yes we have already spent it on boat parts... SY PERCEPTION 

3) OCEAN POSSE AWARD CATEGORIES

4) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

Meeting adventurers, sailors, and explorers is a great way to learn, share knowledge, and build lasting connections while embracing the spirit of exploration.

gatherings

After After party onboard MV Tidings of joy 
OPEN CPN INSTALLATION SEASON

Cruiser Lounge the OpenCPN  install sessions with Rob Murray SY AVANT
GATHERINGS

Ocean Posse gathering @ Shelter Bay Marina 
GATHERINGS

At Restaurant ANY'S in  Zihuatanejo MX
Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup or stew made from hominy (dried corn kernels that have been treated with an alkali), meat (commonly pork, chicken, or turkey), and various seasonings. The dish is often garnished with toppings such as radishes, onions, avocado, lime, and chili powder, which add flavor and texture. 
GALATEA JUNO Mark and Sarah got their burgee for SV Galatea

 Juno 🐾 Mark and Sarah got their burgee 🇺🇸 SY Galatea 

CLUB DE PESCA

 6)  OCEAN POSSE CARIBBEAN PARTY 

24-25′ PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF WEEKEND 🇲🇽 BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO WHEN: December 4-8 2024 WHERE: Barra de Navidad, MX at the Marina Puerto de la Navidad RSVP PLEASE AND CONTACT THE MARINA DIRECTLY TO RESERVE A SLIP

SHELTER BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA

MEET THE FLEET EVENT OPEN TO ALL

09:00 – 12:00 Swap Meet @ Gazebo $1 Donation
12:00 - 21:00  Exhibits and Yacht Showings 
14:30 Panama Canal Best Practices
15:00 Going Back To Cali Or Sea Of Cortez
15:30 Opencpn Sat Charts / Installation Usage
16:00 International Yacht Brokerage 
16:30 South Pacific Posse  Beyond Bora Bora
17:00 Safety And Security
17:30 Predict Wind
17:15 Open Bar By Flor De Caña
17:45 Sunset & Local Folkloric Dance 
18:00 Pig Roast /  Pot Luck +the  Posse Feast
19:00 Dance /  Mexican Train / Texas Hold'em

SHELTER BAY

 7)  OCEAN POSSE SOUTH PACIFIC SEMINARS
APP Series

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    WEDNESDAY Feb 5 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

         

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    FRIDAY Feb 7 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

    SATURDAY Feb 8 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

    TUESDAY Feb 11 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

    WEDNESDAY Feb 13 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

    THURSDAY Feb 14 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

     

    FRIDAY Feb 15 2025 @  19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )
RSVP HERE 
seminars

8) MARINA V&V - QUINTANA ROO 🇲🇽 
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
VINATAGE MARINA

21° 14.29' N   086° 48.2016' W

Marina V&V, is located in front of the second longest barrier reef in the world. It has an extension of 1.5 kilometers and has the capacity to receive 176 boats of up tp 200 feet. We offer world-class services with the best personnel trained in customer service and attention, with the willingness to attend to your needs
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  • Concierge
  • VIP Concierge service is available to you 365 days a year from 8-5 pm during your stay with us (applies to boats over 100 feet).
  • Electricity
  • Electricity service with the amperage required for your boat.
  • Captains Room
  • Captains who visit our facilities can have time for recreation and rest. Enabled with the following services:

  •   Billiards
  •   Video game
  •   Music
  •   Football
  •   CABLE TV Sky Premier TV
  • Immigration Services
  • Immigration services for vessels arriving from abroad that plan to arrive and sail from Mexico.
  • Fuel dock
  • The only marina with a fuel station that has a 0% water certification, available from 7 in the morning until 7 at night.

marina v&v

9) NEW GLOBAL SPONSOR 

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NAVILY

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NAVILY / NAVILY APP Key Features:

Navily’s over  1 Million users shape a global platform that connects boaters and marinas, inspiring a spirit of solidarity that’s as vast as the seas they navigate.

Information on anchorages and marinas

The first thing people do on Navily is consult information about anchorages and marinas. A simple map shows points of interest which you can click on to have access to the destination’s page. On this page you’ll find all relevant information added by users along the years through pictures and reviews.

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NAVILY AND OCEAN POSSE

10)  ROUNDING PUNTA MALA 🇵🇦 PANAMA

TRIP REPORT BY MY KOSMOS

Some notes from our passage through the Gulf of Panama to La Playita marina:

We had 2-3 foot following seas as we approached Punta Mala, which combined with the 2-3 head seas and wind as we rounded Punta Mala. Rounding and turning a bit west by going on the inside of Iguana Island reduced the combination effect. Conditions simply resolved to head seas and winds as we headed almost due north. No big surprise, but well, I believe Punta Mala is a good name.

We approached Vista Mar Marina area around 1900. We took this option to get close to shore asap to minimize the prevailing head seas. About 1.5nm offshore in about 35-40 feet of water running parallel to the coast we encountered about 10 fishing boats over the course of about 2 hours. None had AIS, but were well lit with light signals for trawling fishing. They had trawling nets out, and were doing some circles and zig zags. There were also about 7-8 markers with dim flashing strobe lights, which were hard to see until about 0.25nm away. I am not sure what they were for. It took several course changes to avoid the fishing boats and the strobe light markers. Also a random panga got with about 100 feet of us at one point.

We then proceeded to navigate through the ship anchorage area to get to La Playita marina at sunrise, still favoring being north to avoid the head seas. This was a densely packed anchorage with at least 50 targets in a 1nm radius. The Marine Traffic App was helpful to scout the area remotely. I saw hundreds of targets in the area, a testament to the 14,000-15,000 vessels that transit the canal each year. AIS helped us resolve the picture, and we were able to proactively set waypoints. Then we weaved our way through with radar and AIS providing confirmations. There was minimal moving traffic, with only 3 vessels actively moving near our route. Also almost no radio chatter on 16.

Currently La Playita looks a little more than 50% full. There are some wakes from the ferry based in the marina, and light surge. We did contract ahead and got confirmation of space, but we did not have a specific slip assigned. We came through the break water and marina staff was there as we decided to just take the first slip we could fit into, and they were happy with that. First night free for Posse members, have your member number handy. The anchorage currently has about 5 boats and space for more.

We have Erick Galvez as a canal agent and he had his assistant Jose drive us to the port captain and immigration offices, which are at Flamenco Marina area. Playita is about 3km from Flamenco. Immigration did require everyone to be there in person, since they take your picture as part of the process. Check-in took us about 20 minutes with no lines to slow us down.

For those that want to avoid the night run to Playita or Flamenco, Vista Mar Marina is an option, or anchoring at Isla Otoque.  

Brigth work
PUNTA MALA

Punta Mala
PUNTA MALA LIGHTHOUSE

Punta Mala Lighthouse and Tidal Station 
PUNTA MALA ROUTE

11) GOOD NAUTICAL  

CULEBRA CAYS - W 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

CULEBRA CAYS

Approach

CULEBRA CAYS

⚓ 19°42.7583' N 087°304983' W 

https://skipperandflipper.com/2022/01/02/cayo-culebra/

Image of the Caribbean horizon captured from Cayo Culebra by  skipperandflipper.com  

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13)   YACHTS FOR SALE
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14) TITUSVILLE MARINA 🇺🇸  FL
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
https://oceanposse.com/titusville-marina/

28° 37.2466′ N   080° 48.5316′ W

We are pleased to sponsor the Ocean Posse and offer a 10 % discount off our short term docking rate
  • Transient Dockage
  • Public Launch Ramps
  • Newly Remodeled Ship Store
  • WiFi
  • Pump Out Station and Boat Available
  • Diving Services
  • 1 Hour to Orlando Attractions
  • New Indoor Captain’s Lounge
  • Newly Remodeled Bathrooms
  • Gas & Diesel
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Nearby Restaurants
  • 5 Minutes to Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
  • 10 Minutes to Canaveral National Seashore
  • Grocery Store Within Walking Distance
https://oceanposse.com/titusville-marina/

15) MARQUESAN FOR ALL !
MARQUESAN FOR ALL

For more than a century, scientists and scholars have referred to the language spoken

in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia as “endangered.” Only about 20,000

people speak Marquesan, and until recently it was entirely absent from schools and

rarely written down. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, its use was

strongly discouraged and even forbidden. Marquesan Islanders, or 'enata / 'enana,

held onto the language in private, often behind closed doors, and it evolved. Today

Marquesan is heavily influenced by French and Tahitian, in schools as well as

through music, television and other media
MARQUESAN FOR ALL - A GUIDE TO THE MARQUESAN LANGUAGE

 

ka'oha Hello
a epo See you soon, see you later
a pae Goodbye
e yes
a'o'e no
vai'einui Thank you
ahe fifi No problem
a pei! let's go!
e toko mai ia'u! Help me!
'i hea te kapine? Where is the bathroom?
'i hea te fa'e hoko? Where is the store?
'i hea te poste? Where is the post office?
fa'e mate infirmary
taote doctor
e aha e ko'ana ia'oe e tu'u mai ta'oe numera vini? Can I have your cell phone number?
e aha te hora? What time is it?
mate te one I’m hungry
kaki au inu te vai I’m thirsty
pa'opa'o au I’m tired
a'e vivini au I do not understand
pehea 'ia pe'au…? How do you say…?
e fia moni? How much does it cost?
e aha to'oe hakatu? How are you?
mea meita'i I am well, I’m good (response to: e aha to'oe hakatu)
o'ai to'oe inoa? What's your name?
o Julie to'u inoa My name is Julie
o'ai to'oe fenua? Where are you from?
mei te fenua menike au I’m from America
mei te fenua ferani au I’m from France
o 'inei to'u hoa o Teani This is my friend Teani

 
PRONUNCIATION

GET READY FOR THE PACIFIC CROSSING 
AND LEARN MARQUESAN ON THE WAY 
MARQUESAS

Marquesan for All makes Marquesan simultaneously accessible to both English and

French speakers for the first time. It also offers a resource for 'enata / 'enana

interested in speaking more English. Most of the existing literature translates directly

between French and Marquesan, using writings written by 18th and 19th century

voyagers. This book is the first English reference on Marquesan to be published

since the early 19 th century. Based on decades of research with Marquesan speakers,

it embraces the authenticity of Marquesan as it is spoken today
MARQUESAN GUIDE

 PRONUNCIATION 
 (adapted from Zewen 1987)

Fluent Marquesan speakers are the best guide for how to pronounce Marquesan,

but this guide is a starting point. The rules below apply to both North (N) and

South (S) Marquesan dialects.

Consonants

F : as in English (example: fill)

H : as in English (example: hand)

K : as in English but with less force (example: welcome

M : as in English (example: mat)

N : as in English (example nip)

P : as in English but with less force (example: spend

R : lightly rolled

S : as in English, sharply (example: sand)

T : as in English (example: tail)

' (glottal stop) : sound made by pressing the vocal cords

together to stop the flow of air (example: uh-oh!)

V : as in English (example: vine)

Vowels

A : ah, as the "a" in father ("fah ther") or above ("ah buv")

E : ei, as the "a" in may ("mei") or bait ("beit")

I : ee, as the "e" in me ("mee") or believe ("bee leev")

O : oh, as the "o" in no ("noh") or obey ("oh bei")

U : oo, as the "u" in rule ("rool") or duo ("doo oh")
MARQUESAN SCENE

ARRIVE IN THE MARQUESAS WITH KNOWLEDGE IN STYLE ! 

Marquesan vowels are lengthened (as in the "ee" in free) in certain words. Long

vowels can be indicated by either a hat or a line (as in mâ or mā, the fermented

breadfruit paste). Context will help, but listen and speak carefully since a short or

long vowel can often change the meaning of a word. Take care to pronounce

each vowel separately (unlike in English, where vowel sounds may combine or

be silenced), though sounds may blend together slightly in speaking. For

example, 'oe (you) is pronounced "oay" (with a nice, rounded "o" sound), ia (he,
About the author Anthropologist, historian and writer, Dr. Donaldson lives in Vermont with her husband, two daughters, dog and a small flock of chickens. Trained as an archaeologist and social anthropologist at Harvard, University of Chicago and McGill, she has been working in the Marquesas Islands for over twenty years. Her work focuses on the connections between culture, sustainability and the past. Visit her website to find out more: www.emilydonaldson.org.
BY EMILY C. DONALDSON, PhD

16) MEET THE FLEET  

17) SCARLET MACAWS 🦜YOU'LL SEE ALONG THE ROUTE

MACAWS

SY REMEDY - "Macaws in the trees in Golfito 🇨🇷 CR feasting on cashew nuts"

With bright red feathers accented by yellow and blue on its wings, the Scarlet Macaw is one of the most colorful and recognizable birds in Costa Rica.

Habitat: Found in coastal lowlands, particularly along the Pacific coast. Common areas include:

  •         Carara National Park
  •         Palo Verde National Park
  •         Osa Peninsula (Corcovado National Park)

Behavior: These macaws are often seen in pairs or small flocks, flying noisily across the forest canopy. They feed on fruits, seeds, and nuts. Scarlet Macaws are highly social, often seen in pairs or small flocks. They form monogamous bonds that last a lifetime.
Known for their loud, screeching calls that can be heard from a great distance. This helps them communicate in dense forests. They nest in tree cavities, typically in tall, mature trees. Breeding season peaks between December and May.

Overall: 32-38 inches in length, including their long tail feathers /  2-2.6 pounds 

Predominantly bright red, with bold yellow on the wings and vibrant blue on the outer flight feathers. A small patch of green may appear between the red and yellow wing feathers. With a large, curved beak—white on the upper part and black on the lower—designed for cracking hard nuts and seeds. Pale yellow, giving them an intense and intelligent expression.
scarlet macaws

18) MYST-SEE 
SUNRISE 🌅 TIKAL 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA
TIKAL

Tikal, known to the Maya as Yax Mutal, served as a major political, economic, and ceremonial hub during the Classic Period (200-900 CE). The city was home to powerful rulers who built alliances and waged wars with neighboring city-states, including Calakmul and Caracol. At its peak, Tikal supported a population of over 100,000, with its influence spreading across the Petén Basin and beyond.
TIKAL

The Maya were master astronomers, and Tikal reflects their celestial understanding. The alignment of the temples and plazas demonstrates a sophisticated knowledge of the solar and lunar cycles, which played a crucial role in their agricultural and ceremonial activities.
the plan of tikal

Reaching Tikal  involves a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Guatemala, making it a destination for those who embrace adventure. Once at the site, local guides provide invaluable insights into the history and culture of the Maya. For those arriving by yacht, a trip inland from the Rio Dulce  

Visitors should plan to arrive early to catch the sunrise—a magical moment when the jungle awakens, shrouded in mist, as the first rays of light illuminate the ancient temples.

The dry season (November to April) is ideal for visiting Tikal, as the weather is cooler and the trails are less muddy.  
SUNRISE IN TIKAL

SUNRISE 🌅 TIKAL 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA
  • Spring Equinox (Around March 21) and Fall Equinox (Around September 21)
  • Certain structures in Tikal, such as the ceremonial plazas and temple alignments, were designed to mark the position of the sun during these equinoxes.
  • The equinoxes signify balance and were important in Mayan agricultural cycles
SOO MUCH TO MUST SEE

THE MANY MUST SEE'S ALONG 
THE OCEAN POSSE ROUTES 

19) ALERT

ADUANAS MEXICO
ADUANAS MEXICO

MEXICO SHIPPING UPDATE

As of January 1st all inbound shipping (DHL/FedEx/UPS) packages MUST have the Receivers RFC or CURP number attached to the commercial invoice accompanying the shipment. If this is not attached, the shipment will be returned to the sender by Aduana (Customs).

** If the receiver is company: You need the RFC – Registro Federal de Cotribuyentes

** If the receiver is a person: You need the RFC or CURP – Clave Única de Registro de Población.

It’s Mexico of course, so some shipments may make it through without the Required Tax ID information, but don’t be surprised if your Box is turned around if you don’t have the RFC or CURP number on the commercial invoice.

What is the "IdCCP complement identifier" (IdCCP)?

Regarding the "IdCCP complement identifier" (IdCCP) attribute, which is necessary to express the 36 characters corresponding to the folio of the complement, it is important to take into account the following:

The structure of the IdCCP attribute must comply with the guidelines defined in the RFC 4122 standard. This implies that it must begin with three default characters which are the letter "C". Also, it must follow the pattern specified for this attribute in the standard of the Carte Porte 3.0 add-on.

20) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad –  MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹  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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina  – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦  Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦  Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴  Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A –  USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl  

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC 

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸  Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA 

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte  – Tunisia

MARINAS

23) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS 
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24) VIDEO OF THE WEEK   
Hurricane Beryl (/ˈbɛr.əl/) was a deadly and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region (MDR) of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane[nb 1] of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for its unusual location, intensity, and longevity.

25) THE PANAMA CANAL 
PANAMA CANAL

Historical and Construction Facts

  •     Length of Construction: The canal took 34 years to complete, with the French starting in 1880 and the U.S. finishing in 1914.
  •     Challenges of Disease: Malaria and yellow fever killed thousands of workers during the canal's construction.
  •     Engineering Feat: The Panama Canal was one of the largest and most complex engineering projects ever undertaken at the time.
  •     Torrijos-Carter Treaties: In 1977, these treaties established that Panama would gain full control of the canal by December 31, 1999.
  •     French Failure: The French initially started the project but abandoned it due to financial troubles and high mortality rates.

Economic and Global Impact

  •     Shortcut: The canal saves ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans approximately 8,000 nautical miles.
  •     Major Trade Route: About 6% of the world's trade passes through the Panama Canal annually.
  •     Revenue Generator: The canal generates billions of dollars annually for Panama's economy.

Design and Operations

  •     Lock System: The canal uses a series of locks to raise and lower ships by 85 feet to cross the Isthmus of Panama.
  •     Lake Gatún: A man-made lake, once the largest in the world, forms part of the canal's route.
  •     Mules: Electric locomotives, called "mules," guide ships through the locks to prevent them from hitting the walls.
  •     Panamax and Neopanamax: Ships are classified by whether they can fit the original locks (Panamax) or the expanded locks (Neopanamax).
  •     Freshwater Use: Each transit through the locks uses about 52 million gallons of freshwater, sourced from nearby reservoirs.
  • Environmental and Geographic Facts
  •     Isthmus of Panama: The canal cuts through the narrowest part of the Americas.
  •     Rainforest Surroundings: The canal is bordered by lush tropical rainforests, which help protect its water supply.
  •     Biodiversity: The region around the canal is home to thousands of plant and animal species.

Unique Records and Events

  •     First Transit: The first official transit was by the U.S. vessel SS Ancon on August 15, 1914.
  •     Largest Ship to Transit: As of recent years, the Ever Ace, a Neopanamax vessel, holds the record for the largest ship to transit.
  •     Expansion Project: In 2016, a major expansion added a new set of locks, doubling the canal's capacity.
  •     Quickest Transit: The fastest recorded transit of the canal was completed in just under 8 hours.

Social and Cultural Impact

  •     Panama Canal Zone: For decades, the U.S. administered the canal and the surrounding Canal Zone, creating a unique cultural blend.
  •     Labor Force Diversity: Workers from over 50 countries participated in its construction, including large numbers of Caribbean laborers.
  •     Symbol of Sovereignty: The canal is a symbol of national pride and sovereignty for Panama.

Fun and Miscellaneous Facts

  •     Tourism Magnet: The canal attracts over a million tourists annually, eager to watch the engineering marvel in action.
  • The Panama Canal remains a vital link for global maritime trade and a testament to human ingenuity and determination.
dealing with canal turbulance

water turbulence from vessel prop wash 

by admin

FLEET UPDATE 2025-01-12

2025-01-12 🧭 OCEAN POSSE FLEET UPDATE

FLEET UPDATE 2025-01-12

"When you grow up by the sea, you spend a good deal of time looking at the horizon. You wonder what on earth the waves might bring - and where the sea might deposit you - until one day you know you have lived between two places,
the scene of arrival and the point of departure"

- Andrew O'Hagan
OCEANPOSSE in NUKU HIVA

LATEST NEWS

  • Pictures Of The Week - Picture of the Year award Entry
  • It's High Season @ The Panama Canal
  • Fiesta Nautica Club De Pesca Cartagena 🇨🇴 Ocean
  • 2025 Panama Yacht Fest
  • South Pacific Crossing Seminars
  • Marina Chahue 🇲🇽 Oaxaca Mexico
  • Must- See Along The Route
  • The Great Blue Hole 🇧🇿 Belize
  • Mob With A Twist
  • Great Exuma Island 🇧🇸 Bahamas
  • Posse Perk Burgee
  • Ocean World Marina 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
  • Excursion To Castle Of San Lorenzo
  • Meet The Fleet
  • Barefoot Cay Resort Roatan 🇭🇳
  • Phoenix Islands 🇰🇮 Kiribati
  • Caribbean Safety And Security Net
  • Tropical Cyclone🌀 Pita Downgraded
  • The Ocean Posse Fleet Is Tracking
  • The Giant Clam
  • Why Join The Ocean Posse
  • The Panama Canal Reservoir

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1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

STICKS IN PANAMA

Outnumbered by sticks in 🇵🇦 Panama
MV Tidings of Joy 🇺🇸 Jeff & Joy

Making Landfall

MVD JACK Looking for his beach run
Maison de Sante

SHORE VIEW

Priya and Felicità cross wakes in La Cruz for Tacos on the Street.

Priya and Felicità cross wakes in La Cruz for Tacos on the Street.
PARTY IN CASCO VIEJO Panama

Happy to be back to the boat after the rush of the holidays- Posse dinner with our friends Beth, Larry and pups of MY PAUSE - MY MARTINI

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

PICTURE OF THE WEEK
ALGONQUIN

Drake bay sunset COSTA RICA 🇨🇷 MV ALGONQUIN 🇨🇦 Diana & Lyle

AWARD CATEGORIES

3) IT'S HIGH SEASON @ THE PANAMA CANAL

gatherings

MY TIDINGS OF JOY - JOY feeding the Panama Canal Line Handlers

CANAL

The Canal in the heavy tropical downpour
PANAM CANAL

Opposite lanes

CANAL

The path between the seas South-to-North Pacific to the Atlantic ( Caribbean )

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JEFF

JOY

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MY TIDINGS OF JOY 🇺🇸 Jeff & Joy - DeFever '52

5) 2025 PANAMA YACHT FEST BROUGHT TO YOU BY SHELTER BAY MARINA
A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES, FUN, RUM
AND YACHTS ON DISPLAY

24-25′ PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF WEEKEND 🇲🇽 BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO WHEN: December 4-8 2024 WHERE: Barra de Navidad, MX at the Marina Puerto de la Navidad RSVP PLEASE AND CONTACT THE MARINA DIRECTLY TO RESERVE A SLIP
ENTERING SHELTER BAY

24-25′ OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

MEET THE FLEET – OPEN TO ALL

SAT Feb 1, 2025 SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

RSVP FOR THE CARIBBEAN YACHT FESTIVAL

6) SOUTH PACIFIC CROSSING SEMINARS
SIXTEEN DESTINATIONS AND MARITIME AREAS

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7) MARINA CHAHUE 🇲🇽 OAXACA MEXICO
MARINA CHAHUE

15°45.81' N 096°07.2866' W

After about a week of persistence, SY Cavu was able to secure a slip at Marina Chahué. We managed to get a side tie along the main dock, which worked well for our needs. The key to securing a spot was direct in person communication with Daniel, the marina manager. This required several in-person visits via dinghy to finalize arrangements. Persistence paid off. We anchored outside at the beach next to the marina entrance and visited via dinghy.

Entrance Depth

The marina entrance is shallow. When we arrived (~3 hours after low tide), the minimum depth observed was **7 feet**, which equates to about 1–1.5 feet above low tide. Cavu has a 4.5ft draft so no problems for us.

Depths become shallower further into the marina due to river runoff, so caution is advised. We sounded over further into the marina and saw as low as 4ft.
the state of the docks

Marina Conditions

The marina is undergoing significant construction, with middle docks removed and repairs underway on pilings. Space is very limited, and our location was one of the few available.

There are no water or power hookups at the slip

The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-maintained. Security is excellent, with 24/7 guards stationed at the dock access points.

Costs

The cost for a 37-ft boat was approximately 10,300 pesos for one month

A two-week stay was only about 2,000 pesos less making the monthly rate the more economical choice.

Check-In and Additional Requirements

You must check in with the port captain upon arrival, providing the necessary paperwork to both the marina and port captain.

Proof of marina payment is required for checkout with the port captain.

If you plan to leave your boat unattended (e.g., for travel to Oaxaca), the marina requires you to hire someone to oversee it. We hired Pedro to watch our boat while we are away.
Marina VIEW Oaxaca Mexico

10) GOOD NAUTICAL

GREAT EXUMA ISLAND 🇧🇸 BAHAMAS
PEACE & PLENTY ⚓ ANCHORAGE

During peak season, you can easily find 200–400 boats anchored in Elizabeth Harbour. This anchorage is well-suited for social cruisers, offering both solitude and camaraderie, depending on your preference. With Nearby resorts restaurants, amenities and marinas it's a magnetic port hard to leave from.

Great Exuma Island - Peace & Plenty Anchorage

Great Exuma Island - Peace & Plenty Anchorage

23° 30.5701' N 075° 46.1090' W ⚓10'

Great Exuma Island - Peace & Plenty Anchorage yachts

11) POSSE PERK

🚩 Free OCEAN POSSE Burgee

When you join or renew with the Ocean Posse, you'll receive a complimentary burgee to proudly fly from your vessel. Crafted with care by a women owned business in Mexico and built to endure your maritime adventures, this burgee features:

Triple-Stitch Corner: Reinforced seams to withstand strong winds and salty sprays.

Durable Materials: Made with marine-grade fabric designed for the rigors of ocean voyaging.

Nautical Design: Showcasing the spirit of the Ocean Posse and your commitment to the call of the sea.

Note: While the burgee is well-crafted, the eyelets may succumb to rust over time in salty air. A quick rinse with fresh water and occasional care can help keep it looking sharp!

Fly your colors and let the world know you're part of a most advanced and adventurous community of seafarers !

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Lyle

12) OCEAN WORLD MARINA 🇩🇴 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
CEAN WORLD MARINA 🇩🇴 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

19° 49.655′ N 070°43.9833′ W

Ocean World is located on Cofresi beach, near town of Puerto Plata. With an abundance of hotel rooms and recreation opportunities that include, golf, fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, and even white water rafting, Puerto Plata is already celebrated as an affordable Caribbean vacation playground. Puerto Plata’s airport (POP) is a 30 minute drive, and has daily flights from Miami, NYC and cities in Europe. Ocean World Marina, now the only full-service marina located between the heavily traveled Florida/Bahamas area and the Puerto Rico/Eastern Caribbean region.
RESERVE A SLIP
Ocean World is located on Cofresi beach, near town of Puerto Plata. With an abundance of hotel rooms and recreation opportunities that include, golf, fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, and even white water rafting, Puerto Plata is already celebrated as an affordable Caribbean vacation playground. Puerto Plata’s airport (POP) is a 30 minute drive, and has daily flights from Miami, NYC and cities in Europe. Ocean World Marina, now the only full-service marina located between the heavily traveled Florida/Bahamas area and the Puerto Rico/Eastern Caribbean region.

13) EXCURSION TO
CASTLE OF SAN LORENZO
@ PORT CHAGRES 🇵🇦 PANAMA
SAN LORENZO

From a fortification engineering perspective there is an interesting connecting thread – We are focusing on the activities of Juan Bautista Antonelli a prestigious Italian family of military engineers in the service of the Habsburg monarchs of Austria and Spain (Philip II) worked with his older brother on projects in Oran, Algeria and Spain.
FORT

The bridge over the moat to fight off pirates

A historic chart of the fortifications and settlements + the river mouth of the Chagres
the guns of san lorenzo
the crews of 4 vessels

SY BRIGADOON III - SY QUE VENDRA - MV SUMMER BRREZE - MV TIDINGS OF JOY

14) MEET THE FLEET

QUE VENDRA
QUE VENDRA
BETHANIA CHILE

SY QUE VENDRA

We are Maciek & Olena

Hello, we are Olena & Maciek, sailing on s/v Qué vendrá, an Outbound 46 sailboat. We left our home waters of the Pacific Northwest from Port Townsend on Sunday, Aug 29th, 2021, and sailed down the West Coast to Cabo and then Banderas Bay. In 2022 and 23, we explored Mexico up and down, from the Sea of Cortez to Happy Coast and Zihuatanejo, and visited many places inland, including a month in Mexico City. Then, last year, we renewed our voyage south through El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, where we spent several months, and Panama. We crossed the Panama Canal on Jan 7th, 2025, and are now in Shelter Bay Marina, catching up with the Posse and preparing for the next set of adventures in the Caribbean Sea. We love exploring the places we go through and learning about the people, their culture, and history. This route has offered many opportunities for that.
We also love to meet fellow cruisers and learn their stories. The Ocean Posse provides this traveling community that meets and re-connects in various places and supports each other in achieving our goals and dreams. We are grateful for that.

BAREFOOT CAY

16° 20.2383′ N 086° 28.5366′ W

MARINA SPECS

  • Convenient south-central location on Roatan
  • Marina layout comprised of U-shaped basin with sturdy concrete construction and stout cleats (358 total linear feet), plus wooden docks for additional moorage and for tying tenders (243 linear feet of dockspace)
  • Draft allowance of up to 9 ft
  • Boat launch ramp
  • Purified water & shore power with 120V 30A & 240V 50A service; 100A service available in select locations

AMENITIES

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Restrooms with hot water showers
  • Laundry service (priced per item)
  • 24-hour security
  • Restaurant & Bar
  • PADI 5 Star Dive Center
  • Spa
  • Concierge desk
  • Pool
  • Palapa
  • Immigration and Port Captain clearing services​
  • BIP (Bay Islands Petroleum) fuel dock located just East of the Cay

DISCOUNT OFFERED

20% savings on daily, weekly & monthly rates. Rates are per foot OAL (including extensions), and 15% sales tax applies e marina

RESERVE A SLIP
https://oceanposse.com/barefoot-cay-resort-roatan-honduras/

16) PHOENIX ISLANDS 🇰🇮 KIRIBATI

PIPA UNESCO World Heritage Site

MIT

17) CARIBBEAN SAFETY AND SECURITY NET
https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/zoom-tap-know-go-know-go-interactive-infographic-risk-assessment-tool/

18) TROPICAL CYCLONE🌀 PITA DOWNGRADED

12 Jan 2025 | 04:35 AM UTC

Cook Islands: Tropical Cyclone Pita tracking eastward toward the southern Southern Cook Islands the evening of Jan. 11 /update 1

Tropical Cyclone Pita is tracking eastward in the South Pacific Ocean toward the Southern Cook Islands the evening of Jan. 11. As of 17:00 CKT Jan. 11, the storm's center of circulation was approximately 130 km (81 miles) southeast of Rarotonga Island, Southern Cook Islands.

Forecast models indicate that the storm will make landfall over Mangaia Island late Jan. 11 before weakening into a tropical disturbance and dissipating early Jan. 12 as it tracks eastwards away from the island. Some uncertainty remains in the track and intensity forecast; significant changes could occur in the coming days.

As of the evening of Jan. 11, the Cook Islands Meteorological Service is maintaining strong wind warnings across land and sea areas of the Southern Cook Islands and a coastal inundation warning for all the Southern Cook Islands, as well as a damaging heavy swell warning for the open waters of the Southern Cook Islands. Showers and strong winds will persist through at least early Jan. 12.

Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in low-lying areas and those with easily overwhelmed drainage systems. Localized evacuations, flash flooding, and landslides are possible if weather conditions prove hazardous.

The inclement weather could trigger localized business, transport, and utility disruptions, rendering some bridges or roadways impassable. Flight disruptions at regional airports and temporary closures of ports are also possible. Stagnant pools of water during and after flooding increase insect- and waterborne diseases, such as dengue fever, cholera, and malaria. Raw sewage and other hazardous materials mixed with floodwaters pose a serious health threat.

19) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

MARINAS

22) THE GIANT CLAM

https://www.pogeyan.net/2019/06/minerva-reefs-north-south-2019.html

The giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is one of the largest and most fascinating bivalve mollusks in the world. Native to the warm, shallow waters of coral reefs in the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, this incredible creature can live for over a century and grow to over 4 feet (1.2 meters) in length, weighing up to 500 pounds (227 kg).

BIG Size: The giant clam is renowned for its impressive size and weight, making it the largest living bivalve mollusk.

Symbiotic Relationship: Giant clams host photosynthetic algae called zooxanthellae in their tissues. These algae produce energy through photosynthesis, which the clam uses to supplement its diet.

Vibrant Colors: Their mantles display a kaleidoscope of colors, including iridescent blues, greens, and purples, due to light-reflecting cells called iridocytes. These colors help optimize light absorption for the algae.

Filter Feeding: In addition to deriving nutrients from algae, giant clams filter plankton and organic particles from the surrounding water.

Habitat / Ecosystem:

Giant clams are found in lagoons and reef flats at depths of up to 20 meters. They play a vital ecological role by filtering water, providing shelter to reef organisms, and contributing to reef-building through their shells.
https://www.pogeyan.net/2019/06/minerva-reefs-north-south-2019.html

23) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

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  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DIGITAL YACHT
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
  • FOUNTAINE PAJOT
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
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NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
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24) WHY JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE
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25) THE PANAMA CANAL RESERVOIR(S)
PANAMA CANAL

The Panama Canal, a critical artery of global maritime trade, has long been celebrated as an engineering marvel. Spanning 50 miles across the Isthmus of Panama, it facilitates the transit of over 14,000 vessels annually, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. At the heart of its operation lies a sophisticated water reuse system, which ensures that the canal functions efficiently while addressing the challenges posed by water scarcity and environmental sustainability.

Historical Context and the Necessity for Water Reuse

Since its inauguration in 1914, the Panama Canal has relied on an intricate system of locks and reservoirs to lift and lower ships across its varied elevations. This process requires enormous volumes of freshwater. For every transit, the traditional locks system consumes approximately 52 million gallons of water. Initially, this water was discharged into the oceans, making it unavailable for reuse.

With increasing ship traffic and the rise of larger vessels, the Panama Canal faced escalating demands for freshwater. Compounding this challenge was the growing unpredictability of rainfall, essential for replenishing the canal’s reservoirs. These factors underscored the need for a more sustainable approach, culminating in the implementation of water reuse systems.

How the Water Reuse System Works

The Panama Canal’s water reuse system is a blend of advanced engineering and natural resource management. Its primary components include:

1. Side Basins:

The newer locks, introduced during the canal’s 2016 expansion (known as the Panama Canal Expansion or the Third Set of Locks project), incorporate water-saving basins. Each lock chamber is flanked by three side basins, which store water during the filling and emptying process. Approximately 60% of the water used in each lock cycle is reused, reducing the overall consumption.

2. Gravity-Based Flow:

The system leverages gravity to transfer water between the lock chambers and the side basins. This eliminates the need for pumps, making the process energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

3. Sequential Reuse:

When a lock chamber is emptied to lower a vessel, the water is directed into the side basins instead of being discharged into the ocean. This stored water is then reused to fill the chamber for subsequent vessels, minimizing wastage.

4. Reservoir Management:

The canal’s reservoirs, such as Lake Gatun and the Alhajuela Reservoir, play a pivotal role in supplying freshwater. Advanced water management techniques ensure optimal reservoir levels, balancing the needs of canal operations, drinking water supply, and ecological conservation.

OCEAN POSSE

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FLEET UPDATE 2025-01-05

OCEAN POSSE | 🧭 FLEET UPDATE 2025-01-05

OCEANPOSSE

2025-01-05
FLEET UPDATE

“A man is never lost at sea.”

- Ernest Hemingway
OCEANPOSSE at anchor

Sunrise over Isla Grande 🇲🇽 MX

LATEST NEWS

  • Picture Of The Year Entry
  • Meet The Fleet ⛵ SY Ever After
  • New Gear Demo ⚙️ Pitch Week !
  • Fiesta Nautica Club De Pesca Cartagena 🇨🇴
  • Shelter Bay 🎉 Caribbean Party
  • South Pacific 📺 Zoom Seminar Series
  • Montego Bay Yacht Club 🇯🇲 Jamaica
  • Cathedral Alcázar + Archivo De Indias Seville 🇪🇸 Spain
  • Chocolate Route Chiapas 🇲🇽 MX
  • Good Anchorage La Girlada - Dunbar Rock - NE Guanaja
  • Abernathy Panama 🔱sponsors The Ocean Posse
  • Cats For Sale In 🇵🇦 Panama
  • Monohulls For Sale In 🇲🇽 Mexico
  • 🌧️ More Rainy Days But Less Rainfall
  • Meet The Sloths
  • Marina El Cid Mazatlan 🇲🇽 Mx
  • Mount Yasur 🇻🇺 Vanuatu
  • Medical Kits 🏥
  • Afety Alert 🇹🇹trinidad And Tobago
  • Local Courtesy Flags Compliance Alert
  • The Straight Of Gibraltar 🇬🇮
  • Checking In In Puerto Armueles 🇵🇦 Panama
  • Critters 🐊 You'll Meet

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK
DOUBLE RAINBOW

SY FIN 🇺🇸 Michael & Susan "Double rainbow in San Blas 🇵🇦 PANAMA"

FLEET REPORTING

MV HO'OKIPA The interceptors in 🇸🇪 Sweden

Making Landfall in Paradise

MV DOWNSHIFTING - NUKU HIVA 🇵🇫 FP

PAW PAW UNDERWAY

SY PAW PAW en route to 🇸🇽 Sint Marteen
checked into Aruba this morning to attend to an engine problem. A tough trip uphill as was expected, but dogs and crew are in good spirits.

KNOT RIGHT

SV KNOTRIGHT - Shelter Bay 🇵🇦 Panama

BARRA DE NAVIDAD SUNSRISE

SY DAWN PATROL 🇺🇸 Barra de Naivdad Sunrise MX

2) OCEAN POSSE AWARD ENTRIES

PICTURE OF THE YEAR ENTRY

PRIYA Pictur eof th year

Happy New Year from Chacala Costalegre MX

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸 Brandt - Ericson Yachts '38

OCEAN POSSE
AWARD CATEGORIES

FLRO DE CANA

FLOR DE CAÑA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

Margarita, one of the most popular classic cocktails around! Originally made with Tequila, Lime Juice, and Orange Liqueur. We’ll twist things around by replacing Tequila with Flor de Caña 12 rum to create a delicious Mango-Rumrita !

3) MEET THE FLEET

SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸 Andrew & Jeanneau 44'
Members

250+ YACHTS ARE PART OF THE OCEAN POSSE
FLAGS

4) NEW GEAR DEMO & PITCH WEEK !
When it's cold in the northern hemisphere you can
enjoy free remote demos in the tropics
https://oceanposse.com/events/
RSVP FOR PITCH WEEK

5) FIESTA NAUTICA CLUB DE PESCA CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 OCEAN POSSE
JANUARY 25th 2025
RSVP FOR THE CLUB DE PESCA
PARTY

6) SHELTER BAY CARIBBEAN PARTY FEB 1

CARIBBEAN PARTY

09:00 – 12:00 Swap Meet @ Gazebo $1 Donation for Kids

14:30 Panama Canal best practices

15:00 Going back to Cali or sea of Cortez

15:30 OpenCPN Sat Charts and how to get them and use them

16:00 International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –best practices and red alerts how to make and get a deal

16:30 South Pacific Posse route presentation – beyond Bora Bora

17:00 Safety and Security

17:30 Predict Wind

17:15 OPEN BAR BY FLOR DE CAÑA

17:45 SUNSET & LOCAL FOLKLORIC DANCE TROUPE

18:00 PIG ROAST POT LUCK AND THE BEGINNING OF THE POSSE FEAST

later DANCE MONKEY DANCE DANCE - TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT -MEXICAN TRAIN TOURNAMENT
RSVP FOR THE SHELTER BAY
CARIBBEAN PARTY

7) SOUTH PACIFIC ZOOM SEMINAR SERIES FEB 5-15
https://oceanposse.com/south-pacific-seminars/

WEDNESDAY Feb 5 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

  • Vessel Preparation
  • Rigging
  • Tracking
  • Communications
  • System Backups
  • What to bring with from MEXICO / PANAMA / COSTA RICA / CHILE

THURSDAY Feb 6 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

SAFETY, SECURITY, CLEARING IN AND OUT, CREW SELECTION

+ plus destination seminars

🐢Galapagos

🗿Easter Island

🇵🇳 Pitcairn

🇰🇮 Kiribati

Aerial+shot+of+pitcairn+RSPB_002

FRIDAY Feb 7 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

WEATHER SQUALLS AND ELEVATED SEA STATE

+ plus destination seminars

🇵🇫 French Polynesia

🇨🇰 Cook Islands

SATURDAY Feb 8 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

PROVISIONING IN PARADISE AND MUST SEE AND DO’S

+ plus destination seminars

🇦🇸 American Samoa

🇼🇸 Samoa

🇳🇺 Niue

TUESDAY Feb 11 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

OPEN CPN INSTALLATION USING OPEN CPN SAT CHARTS

+ plus destination seminars

🇼🇫 Wallis & Futuna

🇹🇴 Tonga

WEDNESDAY Feb 13 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

FUEL, LOGISTICS, REPAIRS, CYLCONE SEASON STRATEGIES
+ plus destination seminars

+ 🇫🇯 Fiji

THURSDAY Feb 14 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

OPEN CPN INTEGRATION AND CHART ORGANIZATION

+ plus destination seminars

🇻🇺 Vanuatu

🇳🇨 New Caledonia

FRIDAY Feb 15 2025 @ 19:00 UTC ( 14:00 ET )

FINAL Q&A

+ plus destination seminars

🇳🇿 New Zealand

🇦🇺 Australia
RSVP FOR THE SEMINAR SERIES
Wallis

8) MONTEGO BAY YACHT CLUB 🇯🇲 JAMAICA
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
MONTEGO BAY YACHT CLUB

18° 27.7083' N 077° 56.5' W

We offer a 10 % discount for the active Participants in the Ocean Posse

Heather Vernon

Montego Bay Yacht Club
BOOK A SLIP NOW !
MONTEGO BAY YACHT CLUB 🇯🇲 JAMAICA

  • WATER
  • FUEL
  • RESTAURANT
  • LAUNDRY SERVICE
  • WEATHER

  • PROVISIONING
  • BANKS
  • TAXI SERVICE
  • SECURITY & POLICE SERVICES

MBYC

Real Alcázar

10) THE CHOCOLATE ROUTE CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MX

CHOCOLATE

MIGUEL

we went on a tour with Miguel toursdiscoverchiapas@hotmail.com whatsapp+52 962 133 6820). Miguel was very interactive and knowledgeable. We had a great time, and definitely recommend. The tour included an excellent breakfast, an artisan chocolate shop, and an archeology site. We got some tamales from a local shop.

SY KOSMOS 🇺🇸 Eric, Christi & Grab - Nordhavn 43'

11) GOOD NAUTICAL

GUANAJA DIVE MAP

La Girlada - Dunbar Rock - NE
GUANAJA - BAY OF ISLANDS 🇭🇳 HONDURAS

/guanaja-dive

Approach to a sheltered anchorage in Guanaja

Anchorage

⚓ 16° 27.2748' N 085° 52.1743' W

⚓ Guanaja Diving on Dunbar Rock

Dive sites ring the Guanaja island - discovering a location to scuba dive in the lee of the wind is viable. In addition to the sites surrounding Guanaja, the innumerable cays that encircle the island form an ideal habitat for reef creatures and virtually every known crustacean. From tiny black-spotted nudibranchs to cave-dwelling Caribbean lobster, the reef system is ideal for macro and wide-angle photography. There are more than 300 fish species in Bay Island waters. Scuba divers frequently see Angelfish, Hamlets, Butterfly fish, Creole Wrasse, Grouper, Jack fish, Moray eels, Octopus, Parrot fish, Nurse sharks, and more.

12) ABERNATHY PANAMA 🔱
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

13) CATS FOR SALE IN PANAMA

Nautitech 46 Open 2016 | 45ft $ 515000 Promethee II Fiberglass Shelter Bay Marina Center Cockpit

Nautitech 46 Open 2016

45ft $ 515,000

PANAMA YACHT BROKER

14) MONOHULLS FOR SALE IN MEXICO

1000 SHADES OF GREY

1,000 shades of grey. Waisaladup, San Blas.

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn - Antares 44'
 

15) 🌧️ MORE RAINY DAYS BUT LESS RAINFALL

For the last 30 days the fleet and vessels in Panama have been waiting for the rains to stop. The dock talk has been relentless with offerings to the rain gods to please stop the precipitation. The upside is that the canal is full and more water means the drought is over and hopefully now transit schedule delays compared to last season.
RAIN

DEC 2024 vs DEC 2023

RAIN

December 2024 saw 26 days of rain in Colon of 129 mm vs the average historic amount of rain in December in Colón 143 mm.
So more rainy days with less overall rain. The entire area is saturated and that means that Lake Gatun (164 sq mi) is overflowing. The maximum level of Gatún is 89 and the maximum level of Alajuela is 252. Gatún is very close to its maximum limit and the feeding lake Alajuela is inches away from reaching its limit.
The abundance of water comes after a period of extreme drought, but the aquifers that are responsible for naturally storing the rainwater are getting replenished.

16) OCEAN POSSE
LONG LINE 🪝🪝🪝 LOCATION REPORTING

LONGLINES

17) MEET THE SLOTHS 🦥

SY QUE VENDRA 🇺🇸 Maciek Olena - Outbound 46

Swimming Sloth Video

18) MARINA EL CID MAZATLAN 🇲🇽 MX
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

https://oceanposse.com/marina-el-cid-mazatlan/

23° 16.062´ N 106° 28.119´W

Approach
  • Potable water
  • Showers
  • TV Cable
  • Laundromat
  • Beach Club access
  • 110V 30/50 AMP Shore power
  • Access to resort facilities
  • 24 hour security
  • Parking for one vehicle
  • Slips up to 120′
  • Fuel Dock
  • Beach Club
BOOK A SLIP NOW !
EL CId

19) MOUNT YASUR 🇻🇺 VANUATU
Mount Yasur

Exploring and Visiting Mount Yasur, Vanuatu

Mount Yasur, located on Tanna Island in Vanuatu, is one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, offering visitors an unforgettable experience. Revered by the local Ni-Vanuatu people and celebrated for its fiery displays, this iconic site attracts adventurers, nature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts alike.

MT YASUR AT DUSK

Mount Yasur rises 1184 feet above sea level and dominates the landscape of Tanna Island. Its regular eruptions, ranging from gentle bursts to dramatic explosions, have earned it the moniker of the "Lighthouse of the Pacific." The volcano sits atop the Pacific Ring of Fire, a geologically active region characterized by frequent seismic activity. Yasur’s eruptions are classified as Strombolian, producing frequent but relatively mild explosions, making it accessible for close observation.
MT YASUR

The ash plains surrounding the volcano, formed by years of eruptions, create a stark, otherworldly terrain. These plains, combined with the volcano’s glow, offer a surreal and breathtaking panorama, especially during sunset or night visits.

NIVANS

For the Ni-Vanuatu ( Ni-VAN) people, Mount Yasur is more than a geological marvel; it is a sacred site. The volcano’s eruptions are seen as the voice of their ancestors and gods, conveying messages from the spirit world. Visitors are encouraged to respect local customs and traditions when approaching Yasur, as it remains integral to their cultural identity.

TANNA

When you arrive in Tanna anchor at Port Resolution 19° 31.6166' S 169° 29.7016' E a well protected anchorage. If there is no wind you will get some ash on deck though.

Named by Captain James Cook, who anchored here in 1774, Port Resolution offers stunning coastal views and historical significance. The bay is also an excellent spot for snorkeling and exploring and has some hot springs .

WHAT TO BRING

Sturdy footwear: The hike to the volcano’s rim involves navigating loose volcanic ash and uneven terrain.

  • Protective clothing
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Water and snack
  • Face mask or scarf

Physical Considerations

While Mount Yasur is considered one of the most accessible volcanoes, the final ascent to its rim requires moderate physical fitness. The trail, though relatively short, can be steep and slippery, particularly after rain.
MT YASUR

The Ascent

The journey begins with a drive through the island’s lush landscapes and barren ash plains, culminating at the volcano’s base. From there, a short hike leads to the rim, where visitors are greeted by the sight of molten lava and the rumbling sound of eruptions. The experience is both awe-inspiring and humbling.

The Eruptions

Standing at the edge of Mount Yasur’s crater, visitors witness one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. The eruptions, occurring every few minutes, propel glowing lava bombs into the air, illuminating the night sky. The intensity and frequency of activity vary, but the sight is always mesmerizing.

Safety Measures

Safety is a priority when visiting an active volcano. Tour operators and local guides monitor Yasur’s activity levels and adhere to restrictions when necessary. Visitors should follow all guidelines, maintain a safe distance from the crater’s edge, and respect warnings.

Best Time to Visit

The dry season, from May to October, is the ideal time to visit Mount Yasur. During this period, clear skies and stable weather conditions enhance visibility and access. Evening visits are particularly popular, as the glowing lava contrasts beautifully against the darkening sky.

20) BOAT MEDICAL KITS 🏥

First Aid Kit(s) for Cruising by Rob Murray

When we prepared Avant for offshore six years ago, we looked carefully at what we would pack for first aid preparedness. We could easily imagine a wide range of scenarios where one or the other of us, or another cruiser or local, was injured (grievously), and needed first aid in an inconvenient, remote location. You know, unconscious bleeding from a compound fracture surrounded by crocodiles while darkness falls in some mangrove swamp, or something like that. We determined that:

We needed to be able to react to a broad variety of potential medical emergencies quickly and comprehensively;

That we would likely be short handed in responding (so the response would have to be easily transported by one person);

That the emergency may happen aboard Avant, aboard another vessel, or ashore so we would need to be able to move the appropriate materials for response to the injured person, and then move the injured person from the site of the incident back to Avant or from the site of the incident to another place for treatment or evacuation;

That we would be at least hours, and might be days or even weeks from professional medical facilities and professional medical help (so we would need enough supplies to treat issues for a prolonged period with instructions on how to use them);

That there were ‘levels’ of response that would be appropriate, so segregating supplies into appropriate kits suited to different levels of response would make sense; and

We would need reference materials suited to the kind of ‘medicine’ we would be practicing.

Before you carry on reading, please note that we’re over prepared. Period!

First, we looked for organizations that had worked systematically to solve this set of problems so we could emulate their methods and techniques. The military immediately came to mind, as they have applied science and rigour to responding to emergency medical situations in rustic locations (although they admittedly seem to focus on gunshot wounds and extreme blunt force trauma as the primary sources of injury). We also read up on mountaineering and other wilderness response experiences, and found the ‘prepper’ community had many guidelines, tips and resources that seemed useful. The Ministry of Transport in the UK also had relevant resources. While many sources suggested that buying supplies separately would be cheaper than buying a kit, we found the reverse to be true, and that the kits we looked at offered value as well as convenience.

So after our obsessive research, we equipped ourselves with a simple ‘boo-boo kit’ for day to day stuff.

This is the type of kit you see in a larger drug store, Costco, Walmart, or some other big box store. You can buy them online at Canadian Safety Supplies. They are also available from the Red Cross, St Johns Ambulance or similar organizations online. It’s portable, so we don’t have to drip blood on the way to the bandaids; soft sided so it’s easy to store, and reasonably comprehensive for small injuries. It unzips and flops open to display the contents when in use. There is plenty of room in the carry bag to augment the contents.

FULL LIST >>

  • 12 plastic bandages, 1.9 cm x 7.6 cm (0.75 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 10 junior plastic bandages, 1 cm x 3.8 cm (0.4 in. x 1.5 in.)
  • 6 fabric bandages, 2.2 cm x 7.6 cm (0.9 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 2 large fabric bandages, 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm (2.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 3 knuckle fabric bandages, 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm (1.5 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 3 fingertip fabric bandages, 4.4 cm x 7.6 cm (1.7 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 5 butterfly skin closures, 1 cm x 4.4 cm (0.4 in. x 1.7 in.)
  • 4 sterile gauze pads, 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm (3.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 2 sterile non-woven sponges, 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm (3.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 1 sterile abdominal pad 12.7 cm x 22.9 cm (5.0 in. x 9.0 in.)
  • 2 sterile Telfa, non-adherent pads, 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm (2.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 1 roll conforming stretch bandage, 5.1 cm x 180 cm (2.0 in. x 70.8 in.)
  • 1 roll conforming stretch bandage, 7.6 cm x 180 cm (3.0 in. x 70.8 in.)
  • 1 compress bandage, 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm (4 in. x 4 in.)
  • 1 Woundseal topical powder
  • 1 non-compressed, triangular bandage, 101.6 cm x 101.6 cm x 142.2 cm (40 in. x 40 in. x 56 in.)
  • 1 package of assorted safety pins
  • 4 sterile cotton-tipped applicators, 7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
  • 2 individually wrapped tongue depressors, 1.9 cm x 15.2 cm (0.7 in. x 6.0 in.)
  • 1 roll clear plastic tape, 2.5 cm x 140 cm (1 in. x 55.1 in.)
  • 1 roll elastic compression bandage, 7.6 cm x 170 cm (3.0 in. x 66.9 in.)
  • 16 antiseptic towelettes
  • 12 alcohol antiseptic swabs
  • 3 Bacitracin antibiotic ointment, 1 g (0.04 oz.) each
  • 2 Water-Jel, 3.5 g (0.12 oz.) each
  • 1 eye dressing pad
  • 1 large instant cold pack
  • 3 After Bite treatment swabs
  • 1 St. John’s Ambulance pocket guide, bilingual
  • 1 paramedic scissors
  • 1 pair of nickel-plated, blunt end splinter forceps
  • 1 package of splinter out
  • 2 Nitrile, medical examination gloves
  • 1 CPR face shield with filtered valve
  • 2 antimicrobial hand towelettes
  • 6 hand cleansing moist towelettes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • 1 infectious waste bag
  • 2 thermometers
  • 1 foil/Mylar emergency blanket, 142.2 cm x 203.2 cm (56 in. x 80 in.)
  • 2 candles
  • Waterproof tipped matches
  • Purified drinking water, 125 ml (4.3 oz.)
  • 2 plastic bandages, 1.9 cm x 7.6 cm (0.75 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 5 junior plastic bandages, 1 cm x 3.8 cm (0.4 in. x 1.5 in.)
  • 2 fabric bandages, 2.2 cm x 7.6 cm (0.9 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 1 knuckle fabric bandage, 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm (1.5 in. x 3.0 in.)
  • 1 fingertip fabric bandage, 4.4 cm x 5.1 cm (1.7 in. x 2.0 in.)
  • 2 sterile gauze pads, 5.1 cm x 5.1 cm (2.0 in. x 2.0 in.)
  • 2 antiseptic towelettes
  • 2 alcohol antiseptic swabs
  • 1 Bacitracin antibiotic ointment, 1 g (0.04 oz.)
  • 2 After Bite treatment swabs
  • 1 fist aid response card, bilingual
  • 2 hand cleansing moist towelettes
  • We added to the kit with:
  • Some tincture of Benzoin for pre swabbing where you want Bandaids to stick (that stuff is magic),
  • A big box of assorted Bandaids,
  • Extra medical tape, various widths,
  • Quality tweezers for dealing with slivers,
  • Extra antiseptic wipes,
  • Extra gloves,
  • Extra antibiotic ointment,
  • Saline and syringes for wound washing,
  • Eyedroppers.

https://oceanposse.com/offshore-medical-kit ▶

SY AVANT 🇨🇦 Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43'

21) SAFETY ALERT
🇹🇹
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

A State of Emergency has been declared in Trinidad and Tobago due to heightened criminal activity. There are no reports of any cruisers having been affected yet.

22) LOCAL COURTESY FLAGS

COMPLIANCE ALERT

For those going to San Blas Islands, Panama. Starting January 1, 2025 all vessels must fly the revolutionary flag of the Guna Yala. There are 2 flags (a reverse swastica and an arms flag)- the reverse swastica was the original flag however due to its negative symbol correlation with WWII the arms flag was adopted. Both are accepted. This is a change from previous years where it was required for vessels to fly the flag during the month of February, the month of their revolution.

The Guna who sell molas typically sell these flags for $10 USD
GUNA YALA FLAGS
GUAN YALA FLAGS

23) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

MARINAS

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  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
  • MARINA PAPAGAYO
NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • SHAFT SHARK
  • SUN POWERED YACHTS
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WIKUS MARINE AUTO
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS

27) THE STRAIGHT OF GIBRALTAR 🇬🇮
https://oceanposse.com/straight-of-gibraltar/
CURRENT

Current vs winds

  • A persistent easterly wind often brings cloudy conditions and rough seas. It can funnel through the Strait and increase in intensity.
  • Best avoided unless heading westward, as it can create challenging conditions for eastbound sailors.
Levant (wind)

The trademark of the Levante, visible from afar, is the "tablecloth" over the Rock of Gibraltar.

28) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
COCONUTZ

@ Coconutz 🇨🇷 Costa Rica the Ocean Posse embassy in Playa Cocos

29) CHECKING IN IN PUERTO ARMUELES 🇵🇦 PANAMA
PUERTO ARMUELLES

The dilapidated pier in Puerto Armuelles but a new project is in the works !

FROM AMP
https://www.amp.gob.pa/noticias/notas-de-prensa/nuevo-puerto-armuelles-un-motor-de-desarrollo-economico-para-chiriqui/

"New Puerto Armuelles: A Catalyst for Economic Growth in Chiriquí

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has reimagined the Puerto Armuelles dock project in Chiriquí province, transforming it into an ambitious multipurpose port designed to drive economic development across the region.

Rolando Cuevas, technical advisor to the PMA, explained that while the project was originally conceived as a fishing dock, a comprehensive redesign has significantly expanded its scope and potential.

With the addition of 35 hectares of land and an investment of B/.21.2 million, the new port will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure for storage, cargo transportation, and industrial development.

Cuevas highlighted the project’s transformative economic impact, emphasizing its role in facilitating import and export activities and strengthening commercial ties.

The construction phase alone is expected to generate 200 direct jobs, with many more created once the port becomes operational. These opportunities will invigorate the local economy, fostering growth across various sectors and improving the quality of life for residents.

The significance of this project for the region cannot be overstated. Puerto Armuelles, with its rich banana-farming history and deep connection to the sea, holds vast economic and tourism potential. The port’s revitalization will not only boost fishing and maritime activities but also attract investment and generate employment, breathing new life into the area, according to Cuevas.
Armuelles

Currently 30% complete, the project is on track to begin operations in 2026. The community of Puerto Armuelles and prospective investors have warmly welcomed the initiative, with numerous companies expressing interest in establishing operations in the area. "
GOOD NAUTICAL

CONTACT OMAR VIA WHATSAPP +507 6606-0647

FROM THE HARBOR MASTER

Hello good evening Greetings..

We will be happy to help you..

We have a problem.. the navigation permit takes 48 hours to be able to leave and be authorized from Panama..

We do everything else quickly...

I need to have documentation to expedite everything here..

Certificate or Registration of the boat... copy of the passports... list of crew members... whether to bring a pet or not..

Among other things, I also need information..

Where was the boat built.. what make.. if it has engines.. how many are there.. how many horsepower.. how many knots of speed is it.. what brand of engines... serial numbers.. who built the boat.. in what year..
+507 6606-0647

30) CRITTERS YOU'LL MEET

Lizard

Welcoming committee in Marina Chiapas 🇲🇽 Mexico

OCEAN POSSE

MISSION

  • Foster Maritime Camaraderie: Unite yacht owners and sailors in a global community driven by the love of exploration and the sea.
  • Promote Safe Cruising: Share resources, local knowledge, and best practices to ensure safe and enjoyable maritime journeys.
  • Encourage Adventure: Inspire participants to embrace the call of the sea, explore new horizons, and discover diverse cultures.
  • Marina Partnerships: Strengthen collaborations with marinas to offer exclusive benefits, services, and discounts to members.
  • Enhance Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of tips, skills, and experiences within a supportive fleet of cruisers via facts.
  • Celebrate the Journey: Create lasting memories through events, meetups, and a shared passion for life on the water.
  • Support Sustainability: Advocate for eco-friendly cruising practices to preserve our oceans and coastal ecosystems.

by admin

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-29

OCEAN POSSE 🧭 FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-29

HAPPY 2025 OCEANPOSSE

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-29

"The sea knows no mercy, yet it gives freedom to those
who dare to embrace it."

– Richard Henry Dana
PLAY SANTISPAC

SY Journey 🇺🇸 Anne & Remi ⚓Dawn at Playa el Burro Bahia Concepcion BC 🇲🇽 MX

LATEST NEWS

  • Pictures Of The Week
  • Tropical Holiday Food Battles
  • New Gear Demo & Pitch Week !
  • Fiesta Nautica Club De Pesca Cartagena 🇨🇴
  • Panama Yacht Fest 🇵🇦
  • Quintessential Pacific Bays
  • Maritime Area🇨🇻 Cape Verde
  • Marina Mindelo 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
  • Must See Sunken Cannons At Fort George Cay 🇹🇨
  • Isla Cedros - W 🇨🇷Costa Rica
  • Support Good Nautical – Help Us Navigate The Future
  • Wholesale Deals At Thesechandleries
  • Ocean Posse ⛵yachts For Sale
  • Dominica Marine Center 🇩🇲
  • Burn Baby🔥 Burn In Effigy
  • Meet TheSpinner Dolphins
  • Panama 🎶 Jazz Festival
  • ⚠️ New Panama Canal Fee Added
  • Video Of The Week Boom Removed
  • Focus 🔎 1977 Panama Canal Treaty
  • Sebastian Vizcaíno Maps Monterey Bay

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK
Anchors down! 4 days, 4 hours and literally 40 minutes from Ensenada to Cabo!! Great passage! Really excited to be here until the jet ski’s circled us while we were anchoring! 🤣. Oh well, they are back aboard one of the 3 large cruise ships and we are enjoying an adult beverage in the cockpit!! Cheers to heading south!

Anchors down! 4 days, 4 hours and literally 40 minutes from Ensenada to Cabo !! Great passage! Really excited to be here until the jet ski’s circled us while we were anchoring! 🤣. Oh well, they are back aboard one of the 3 large cruise ships and we are enjoying an adult beverage in the cockpit!! Cheers to heading south! MV KOSMOS

Feliz Navidad from Raaja and Galatea deep inside the Darien!
Making Landfall

We finally caught up to our friends on SV SERENITY 🇺🇸 . The sun is finally peeking out and we reached "the swimming pool" in Bocas 🇵🇦. Time for the dry season to begin. Merry Christmas to All Andy, Laurie and Lucy
SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸

SY CAROSY 🇰🇾 Hugh

Feliz Navidad Ocean Posse friends!
MY PAUSE 🇺🇸 Beth & Larry

Sea XII kids in La Paz
Provisioning in Panama

MY RINCON FELIZ 🇺🇸
Fresh Produce Delivery at Buenaventura Marina 🇵🇦 Panama.

Vessels in El Salvador

The calm estuary in
Bahia del Sol 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Patty made a fine dinner and birthday cake for Sam on her and Doug’s yacht Brigadoon III. It needed a few more candles but we didn’t want to burn the boat up. 😁

Patty made a fine dinner and birthday cake for Sam on her and Doug’s yacht Brigadoon III. It needed a few more candles but we didn’t want to burn the boat up. 😁
SUMMER BREEZE & BRIGADOON III
QUE VENDRA

SY Qué vendrá 🎄💚🎄
PATHFINDER

Merry Christmas from Pathfinder at Buenaventura Marina, Panama 🎄💚❤️ SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 JP & Niccole

OCEAN POSSE

SY SECOND WIND 🇺🇸 Laurin

Hello, I'm John on Wicked (a Lagoon catamaran). Been cruising 12+ years with our family. We are on the Pacific side of Panama, heading north to Sea of Cortez, and evetually Vancouver Island area and Alaska. Glad to be part of the posse

Hello, I'm John on SY WICKED 🇺🇸 (a Lagoon catamaran). Been cruising 12+ years with our family. We are on the Pacific side of Panama, heading north to Sea of Cortez, and eventually Vancouver Island area and Alaska. Glad to be part of the posse !

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK
🏆

TROPICAL HOLIDAY FOOD BATTLES

Debra from SY AVANT created this amazing display carving and decoration skills to design 2 Toucans picking a fresh fruit utilizing pineapples. Bravo Zulu !!!
DEBRA

FOOD DECORTATIONS

FOOD DECORATIONS

From a tiny galley an amazing feast.

SY EOTI
Samuel & Sydney

EOTI

We were gifted lots of 🦀, so I turned it into crab dip in our solar oven.

Merry Christmas everyone from Ben and Muranda on Fickle. Thank you for all of the endless information over the last couple of years.

We are loving San Blas
MURANDA

SY FICKLE Muranda

FOOD DECORATIONS

FOOD DECORATIONS

Not to be outdone
Rob on SY Avant was busy firing up the hams in the Shelter Bay Xmas extravaganza - featuring expert firestarting by Walt on SY Knot Right

ROB

3) OCEAN POSSE
AWARD CATEGORIES

FLRO DE CANA

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM BAR AT OCEAN POSSE EVENTS

6) SHELTER BAY MARINA
🇵🇦
PANAMA YACHT FEST

SHELTER BAY

SAT FEB 1 2025 🇵🇦 SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA

  • 09:00 – 12:00 Swap Meet @ Gazebo $1 Donation for Kids
  • 14:30 Panama Canal best practices
  • 15:00 Going back to Cali or sea of Cortez
  • 15:30 OpenCPN Sat Charts and how to get them and use them
  • 16:00 International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –best practices and red alerts how to make and get a deal
  • 16:30 South Pacific Posse route presentation – beyond Bora Bora
  • 17:00 Safety and Security
  • 17:30 Predict Wind
  • 17:30 OPEN BAR BY FLOR DE CAÑA - cash bar for all other drinks
  • 17:45 SUNSET & LOCAL FOLKLORIC DANCE TROUPE
  • 18:00 PIG ROAST POT LUCK AND THE BEGINNING OF THE POSSE FEAST
  • later DANCE MONKEY DANCE DANCE
  • later TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT / MEXICAN TRAIN TOURNAMENT
RSVP NOW

7) QUINTESSENTIAL PACIFIC BAYS
🎉 FIREWORK ANCHORAGES

To enjoy a safe anchorage or mooring and steep hills to enjoy a amazing light show experience from your boat - here are a few bays to inspire your new years eve celebrations

ACAPULCO BAY

Acapulco Bay 🇲🇽 Mexico ⚓ 16° 50.5' N 099° 54.33' W
is a stunner, with its iconic crescent shape surrounded by dramatic hills. By night, the bay transforms into a spectacle as Acapulco lights up with jaw-dropping fireworks that reflect off the water in a dazzling display. For the best spot in the bay, make sure to check in with Vicente—he’ll set you up with perfectly placed moorings to enjoy the show and soak in the vibrant energy of this legendary destination - tourism is slowly returning so the locals will support you in any way they can. Margaritas required.
ACAPULCO
ZIHUATANEJO BAY

Zihuatanejo Bay 🇲🇽 Mexico ⚓ 17° 38.0416' N 101° 33.125' W
is a gem on the Pacific coast that captures the essence of laid-back seaside charm. The bay’s steep hills and flickering lights create a postcard-perfect scene, especially when local fireworks light up the night sky. It’s the ideal spot to drop anchor, soak in the festive atmosphere, and count down the days until the renowned Guitar Fest kicks off. A blend of natural beauty, cultural vibes, and celebration makes this bay an unforgettable stop on any adventure. Added bonus - watch The Shawshank Redemption in the count down to new years eve. Check out the Micheladas at restaurant AMY's.
ZIHUATANEJO

CULEBRA BAY

Marina Papagayo 🇨🇷 Costa Rica ⚓ 10° 38.3783' N 085° 39.225' W
This is where wild jungle vibes meet the open sea. Surrounded by lush hills and a nature preserve, this bay gives you front-row seats to the epic Four Seasons Guanacaste fireworks. But don’t get too comfortable—at 6 AM sharp, the howler monkeys will make sure you’re up and at it, their jungle roar cutting through any post-party haze. It’s the perfect mix of raw nature and adventure, with a splash of high end amenities on the side.
Request a BAUL with Flor de Caña @ Chao Pescao Resort Andaz

PAPAGAYO

PANAMA CITY

Panama City 🇵🇦 Panama Bay ⚓ 08 °55'463' N 079°31.73' W
boasts the third-tallest skyline in all of North and South America, a stunning urban jungle that rises against the horizon. Drop anchor in the bay, and you’ve got front-row seats to an unforgettable view. From here, you can soak in the brilliance of Panama’s massive new years eve fireworks displays, with the city’s towering skyscrapers adding a dramatic and reflective backdrop to the show. It’s a blend of cosmopolitan energy and maritime adventure that’s hard to beat.

PANAMA

VALPARAISO CHILE FIREWORKS

Valparaíso 🇨🇱 Chile ⚓ 33° 01.33' S 71°37.7833' W
a sprawling bay cradled by steep hills, offering the perfect amphitheater for its famous fireworks displays. Known for its bohemian charm and colorful hillside houses, this port city transforms into a dazzling spectacle as fireworks light up the sky and reflect off the bay’s waters. Drop anchor, sit back, and let the vibrant energy of Valparaiso surround you—it’s got a view and a vibe- Pisco Sours all around

VALPARAISO

  • Up to 50 meter boat length
  • 24 hour service and security
  • 220 V at 16, 32 and 63 Amp on the pontoons
  • Water supply to the columns
  • Diesel Station
  • Internet: Wireless WIFI
  • Modern showers and toilets

  • Floating Bistro / Sailor’s Bar
  • Weather forecast
  • Contracting repair and supply works and purchases for yachts
  • Drop Ship location
  • Support for local administrative services (immigration, Police, Customs)

https://oceanposse.com/marina-mindelo/
TURKS AND CAICOS

https://oceanposse.com/sunken-cannons-at-fort-george-cay/

11) GOOD NAUTICAL

ISLA CEDROS - W 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA

Isla Cedros - W

Approach to the calm & protected anchorage

Isla Cedros - W

⚓ 09° 50.5418' N 84° 53.0998' W

09° 50.5418' N 84° 53.0998' W

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12) OCEAN POSSE PERKS
DISCOUNTS AND DEALS AT THESE
CHANDLERIES FOR YOUR VESSEL

WESTMARINE PRO
SD MARINE EXCHANGE
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SHOP AT THESE SPONSORSHIP CHANDLERIES
GET YOUR DISCOUNTS AND SAVE $$$$

13) OCEAN POSSE ⛵
YACHTS FOR SALE
EPSILON FOR SALE

14) DOMINICA MARINE CENTER 🇩🇲
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
DOMINICA MARINE CENTER

15° 17.5616' N 061° 22.988' W
  • 25 % Mooring Buoy discounts in Portsmouth
  • 5-25% Mercury Marine small two-stroke engine discounts
  • Island Tour discounts with Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Co.
  • BBQ and Live music event on the beach in Portsmouth
  • Discounted tickets for buffet
DOminica

15) BURN BABY🔥 BURN IN EFFIGY

QUEMAR EL MUÑECO

In Panama, the custom of burning effigies, particularly around the New Year, is a vibrant and symbolic tradition known as "quemar el muñeco" (burning the doll). This custom holds deep cultural and communal significance, blending elements of festivity, reflection, and renewal.

STEP BY STEP
Creation of Effigies: Panamanians craft life-sized dolls or effigies from materials like old clothes, straw, paper, and sometimes fireworks. These effigies often depict notable figures, such as political leaders, celebrities, or fictional characters, chosen to represent the challenges, frustrations, or memorable events of the year.

SYMBOLISM
Burning the effigy symbolizes the purging of negativity and hardships from the old year, making way for renewal, prosperity, and positivity in the year to come.

RITUAL
Family and Community Involvement: The creation and burning of effigies often involve entire families or neighborhoods, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.

WHEN DOES THIS HAPPEN ?
The effigy is typically burned at midnight on December 31st, as a symbolic act to usher in the new year.

PARTY
Fireworks, music, and communal gatherings often accompany the burning, turning it into a festive and cathartic event.

Cultural IMPACT
Expression of Social Commentary: Effigies often reflect societal sentiments. For instance, politicians or controversial figures are commonly used to express public dissatisfaction in a lighthearted or satirical way.

SHARED REFLECTION
This tradition allows communities to collectively reflect on the past year, share laughter over the effigies, and embrace the hope of a fresh start.

CONTEXT
The custom of burning effigies isn't unique to Panama—it resonates with similar traditions worldwide, such as Guy Fawkes Night in the UK or the burning of Judas effigies in some Latin American countries. However, in Panama, it is distinctively tied to the transition into the New Year and infused with a uniquely Panamanian flair.

burn

16) 🐬 IN THE WATER

SPINNER
SPINNER
SPINNER
SPINNER

MEET THE SPINNER DOLPHINS

Stenella longirostris are known for their incredible acrobatic displays and are a favorite among sailors. Here are some facts about these fascinating creatures:

They typically range from 4.3 to 7.9 feet in length and weigh between 100 to 165 pounds. Few dolphins are known to leap as high as the Spinner and except occasionally for the Clymene dolphin, no others spin !!!

Leaping and Spinning: True to their name, they are famous for their spinning leaps out of the water. Scientists believe these spins may serve communication, dislodging parasites, or sheer playfulness.

Social Structure: They are highly social and often travel in pods of up to 100 individuals, though larger super-pods of several hundred are sometimes observed.

Habitat: Found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, spinner dolphins are often encountered near islands, bays, and coastal areas, particularly during the night when they hunt.

Diet: Their diet mainly consists of small fish, squid, and shrimp. Spinner dolphins are nocturnal feeders, using echolocation to hunt in the dark. Spinner dolphins are often skittish around yachts and other vessels due to their natural instincts and specific sensitivities.

Sensitivity to Noise: Dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and have highly sensitive hearing. The noise from yacht engines, generators, or propellers can be overwhelming and disruptive. Sudden or irregular noises, such as anchor chains or sonar equipment, can also disrupt their normal activities.

Predator Avoidance: Spinner dolphins are prey for larger marine predators like sharks and killer whales.

Protecting Calves: Pods with young dolphins are particularly wary, as mothers prioritize the safety of their calves.

Resting Patterns: Daytime Resting: Spinner dolphins often rest during the day after nocturnal feeding. Boats that approach too closely or linger can disturb their rest, making them more likely to avoid the area.

Dolphins sleep in short intervals, usually at night, and only with half of their brain at a time. This is called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, unlike humans, they keep one half of their brain alert so they can breathe and look out for danger

17) PANAMA 🎶 JAZZ FESTIVAL

https://panamajazzfestival.com/

Celebrating 22 years Jan 13-18 2025

The XXII Panama Jazz Festival will feature performances by

  • Ledisi
  • Danilo Pérez
  • Terry Lyne Carrington
  • John Patitucci
  • Everette Harp
  • Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth SWAY
  • Bohuslan Big Band
  • Princess Orelia Collective
  • Luca Ciarla solOrkestra
  • Berklee Global Jazz Institute
  • New England Conservatory
  • New York Jazz Academy
  • NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble
  • Fundación Danilo Pérez
  • Mayra Hurley
  • Vitradanzas Panamá
  • Billy Herron Folk Lab Project
  • Generación 3 Panamá
  • Calele & the Global Soul
  • Lucas Maylin Quartet
  • La Anormativa
  • Jazz Voyagers
  • Danilo Andrés Trío
  • Tsh Sudaca
  • Banda de Manuela Sánchez Goubert
  • Big Band Metropolitana La Red

GET TICKETS https://panamajazzfestival.com/artistas/
https://www.youtube.com/live/zLEcV1bcdSM?si=E85d4zEAmF4MQ-EH&t=2820

18) CROSSING THE TEHUANTEPEC🛥️

NOTES FROM OUR PASSAGE

MY Kosmos is currently taking the hugging the coast route for the Gulf of Tehuantepec. This was a great weather window, and we had 1-2 foot seas mostly less than 10 knots of wind throughout. We probably could have made the more direct route given how large the window was this time around. Our ETA to Marina Chiapas is about 1100 tomorrow.

KOSMOS
KOSMOS

TPEC

MV KOSMOS 🇺🇸 Eric, Christi & Grab - Nordhavn '43

19) ⚠️ NEW PANAMA CANAL FEE ADDED

Dengue
Boris Moreno Vásquez

Boris Moreno Vasquez

Vice President for Operations

ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.pancanal.com

FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2023

Panama Canal Authority
Vice Presidency for Operations

CANAL DE PANAMA
Advisory To Shipping No. A-46-2024
3654-A (OP-1) V. 29/03/2023 December 24, 2024

TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators

SUBJECT: Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System

The Panama Canal Authority announces the rules and conditions for the Last-Minute Transit Reservation and the Vessel Scheduling Fee available in the following web link:

https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Scheduling-and-Last-minute-services-Guide.pdf

These services will be effective on January 1, 2025, as published in the Advisories A-25-2024, A-31-2024, and A-34-2024.

In addition, the required arrival time of 2200 hours on the day prior to their booking date or Transit Date Advancement, for Supers or Regular vessels with transit restrictions (clear-cut, clear-cut daylight hours) is hereby suspended until further notice. The required arrival time defined in the Notice to Shipping N-07 remains in effect.

Additionally, effective immediately, booked vessels will be allowed to change dates, request substitutions, and swaps between 365 and 91 days prior to any booking date, even without an open booking period. The rules published in the Notice to Shipping N-07 allowing these transactions during any Booking Period will remain unchanged.

For any inquiries, please contact: operationservices@pancanal.com.

ORIGINAL SIGNED

Boris Moreno Vasquez
Vice President for Operations
ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT
http://www.pancanal.com
FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2023

20) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

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🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

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24) VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Hurricane Beryl (/ˈbɛr.əl/) was a deadly and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region (MDR) of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane[nb 1] of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for its unusual location, intensity, and longevity.

BASIK removing the boom, adding a new mast track an other rigging projects

27) NEW YEAR’S EVE, 1602
SEBASTIAN VIZCAÍNO MAPS MONTEREY BAY

Mapping the California coastline

Coordinates: 36°37′N 121°55′W

Key Figures: Sebastian Vizcaíno, Spanish explorer

On the last day of 1602, Sebastian Vizcaíno and his crew anchored in what they would call Monterey Bay, named after the Count of Monterrey, then the Viceroy of New Spain. This expedition aimed to map and assess the California coastline for its potential use as a Spanish outpost.

As the sun set on New Year’s Eve, the explorers observed the rugged coastline and the forested slopes of present-day Big Sur. The sheltered bay provided a calm reprieve from the often volatile Pacific waters, and the land teemed with wildlife, indicating a rich environment. Vizcaíno's meticulous records of the bay’s geography and natural resources influenced Spanish settlement efforts in Alta California over a century later.

The sailors celebrated New Year’s with rationed provisions, likely grateful to have reached such a promising haven. The event became a key chapter in the Spanish expansion into the Americas, cementing Monterey as a focal point for future exploration and colonization.
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FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-22

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1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Serenity (far left) and friends with own island (Coco Bandero, San Blas).

SY Serenity (far left) and friends with own island (Coco Bandero, San Blas).

SY SERENITY - Mark & Kathryn - Antares 44'

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS 🇲🇽
SY JOURNEY
Anne & Remi
Manta 42'

Happy Holidays

Happy Boating Holidays 🇵🇦
SV CARINTHIA
Suzanne & Dietmar
Lagoon 440'

FULL MOON OVER MIDWAY

FULL MOON OVER MIDWAY 🇺🇸 SD
SY DAWN PATROL
Laney & Mark
Outbound 46'

DOGS SMELL LAND IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Boat Dogs excited to see land after 19 days entering Taioha’e Bay 🇵🇫 FP !
MY DOWNSHIFTING
Carine
Nordhavn 47'

FIN IN THE LOCKS

Miraflores Locks on the Pacific Side 🇵🇦
FIN HAS PASSED THE PANAMA CANAL AND HIT THE CARIBBEAN!!!
SY FIN
Michael Susan
Lagoon 450'

CABO

Roundign Cabo San Lucas 🇲🇽 MX
MY KOSMOS
Eric Christi & Grab
Nordhavn 43'

SLOTHS

Hanging with the Panama Sloths 🇵🇦

TIDINGS OF JOY

Moonrise Flamenco Marina 🇵🇦 Panama
MY TIDINGS OF JOY
Jeff & Joy
DeFever 52'

POCTURE OF THE WEEK

Our dinner side companion last night
MY KOSMOS - Eric Christi & Grab - Nordhavn 43'

2) AWARD 🏆 ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

UNINVITED VISITOR ENTRY
AKA SNAKES ON A BOAT !

Unwanted stowaway photo submission (if such category exists 🤣)

NOTE: YES IT DOES

SY CANEL 🇺🇸
Kathya & Jeff
Jeanneau 38

cANEL

SNAKES ON A BOAT

BOAT YOGA POSE ENTRY

PRIYA

Boat yoga candidate: reinstalling the compressor after charging the fridge.
PRIYA

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸
Brandt
Ericson Yachts 38'

CAPTAIN RON AWARD ENTRY

We had half the dock lines untied and a month’s worth of provisions ready to go when the port side oil light and alarm went off.

Our engine had corroded, possibly from a leak in the sea water cooling system tube, and a hole was draining the oil completely.

Luckily we are here at Buenaventura Marina, Panama and not crossing the Pacific or even on our way to Las Perlas.

Checking all our parts regularly, especially the ones you can’t see or reach. They need TLC too.

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸
Nicole & JP
Lagoon 39

CAPTAIN RON AWARD

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3) UPCOMING EVENTS & GATHERINGS

gatherings

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FIESTA NAUTICA CLUB DE PESCA CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 OCEAN POSSE JANUARY 25th 2025

SAILORS AND CRUISERS
NETWORKING PARTY ° CARTAGENA ° COLOMBIA °

SATURDAY January 25th, 2025 ▶

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We are happy to confirm that for your event: OCEAN Posse to offer a 20% discount on all the Transient Dockage Rates

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MARINA FLAMINGO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE 10° 26.3833′ N 085°47.3166′ W

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Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro

6) HATCH REPLACEMENT

Leaky or old hatch ?

Confirm the dimensions of the existing hatch.
Note the mounting hole size and type. Remove the old Hatch. Use screwdriver / drill remove old screws. Pry the hatch away using a putty knife or scraper . Care with surrounding fiberglass or deck. Remove any old sealant or adhesive residue. Sand the surface lightly & Clean thoroughly with a solvent. Test Fit and then Dry-fit the new hatch into the opening. Apply Sikaflex / 3M 4200 Sealant even bead of marine sealant around the edge of the mounting surface ( Masking tape) . Place the new hatch into position. Press down firmly & evenly to spread the sealant and create a watertight seal. Secure the new hatch with screws, lean and allow sealant to cure.

7) GOOD NAUTICAL

PUNTA PAPANOA 🇲🇽 MEXICO

17° 16.5898' N, 101° 3.5294' W

APPROACH

PUNTA PAPANOA

17° 16.5898' N 101° 3.5294' W

Went to Papanoa just south of Zihuatanejo. Got to experience the blOb

09:00 CAVU 🦜 David & Marla There is a water park in the anchorage here. You get to the end of the inflatable blob and people jump on it and launch you. 09:00 CAVU 🦜 David & Marla There was no count down when the guys jumped for me so you don't really know when you are getting launched.

CAVU 🦜 David & Marla There is a water park in the anchorage here. You get to the end of the inflatable blob and people jump on it and launch you. There was no count down when the guys jumped for me so you don't really know when you are getting launched.

09:00 CAVU 🦜 David & Marla There is a water park in the anchorage here. You get to the end of the inflatable blob and people jump on it and launch you. 09:00 CAVU 🦜 David & Marla There was no count down when the guys jumped for me so you don't really know when you are getting launched.

SY CAVU 🇺🇸 David Marla Frank - Tartan 37'

8) LOCAL CELEBRATIONS IN 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA

SY MAISON DE SANTE Nicole & Keenan - Cal 46'

9) OCEAN POSSE YACHTS FOR SALE

YACHT FOR SALE
SY SAPHIRA
Chris White Atlantic 70F

The concept behind Saphira was to build a fast, comfortable, practical cruising catamaran that could be easily handled by an older, experienced couple. Her long, narrow hulls are built for speed and sea-kindliness:

Saphira averaged 265 miles a day (11 kts) during her six years of cruising from Rhode Island to the Caribbean through the Panama Canal, up the west coast of Central America to San Diego, and out into French Polynesia.

She turns heads and starts conversations wherever she goes. Her “bi-plane” unstayed, fully rotating rig with hydraulic above-boom furling provides unparalleled flexibility, safety, and ease of handling.

Her design also prioritized ease of maintenance, with spacious engine rooms, watermaker locker, and electrical installation. A large forward cockpit provides an exceptional sailing experience with uninterrupted visibility, and accommodates a darn fine cocktail hour. The full listing and explanatory video can be viewed here:
https://www.chriswhitedesigns.com/saphira-for-sale ▶

https://oceanposse.com/fully-equipped-cruising-sailboat-ready-to-go/
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https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1998-saga-43-9513323/
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1998-saga-43-9513323/
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1998-saga-43-9513323/

YACHT FOR SALE
BRIGADOON III
1998 Saga 43

Well Equipped for Extended Cruising

The Saga 43 is a well proven design by Bob Perry intended for fast but comfortable offshore sailing. Brigadoon III has been well maintained and extensively upgraded over the past few years.

She is currently in Shelter Bay, Panama and will be cruising within Panama throughout this coming winter season. Complete specifications and photos are provided¬ on Yachtworld at

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1998-saga-43-9513323/ ▶

'You may contact the owners directly

Contact: Doug Kennedy

pkennedy@gmail.com

+1 604 715 5816

WhatsApp +52 646 385 0900

11) TRADITIONAL & HIGHLY SYMBOLIC DRESS
IN THE PANAMANIAN CULTURE

POLERA

The Gala Pollera is a traditional and highly symbolic dress in Panamanian culture, considered one of the most beautiful national costumes in the world.

It is worn during festive occasions and national celebrations, such as the Festival Nacional de La Pollera, and represents the rich heritage and artistry of Panama.

These originated in the central provinces of the country. The outfit consists of a hand made skirt and shirt, they come in all colors and designs.

RADITIONAL AND HIGHLY SYMBOLIC DRESS IN PANAMANIAN CULTURE

12) MEET THE FLEET

SMALL WORLD III

SY SMALL WORLD III 🇻🇮 Karen & Darren - Bristol 47
KIVAVERA

SY KIVAVERA 🇨🇭 Thomas & Gabriela - Conyplex B.V 46'
SY MAGIC 🇺🇸 Dan & Kelly - Fountaine Pajot 44

SY MAGIC 🇺🇸 Dan & Kelly - Fountaine Pajot 44
SY SEARANITY 🇨🇭 Irene & - Hanse 50'

SY SEARANITY 🇨🇭 Irene & - Hanse 50'

MEET THE FLEET
JOIN THE OCEAN POSE

13) MID ATLANTIC YACHT SERVICES 🇵🇹 AZORES SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

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38° 32.091' N 028° 37.591' W

The North Atlantic is not for sissies or the faint of heart.

We are able to offer is a reasonable discount for winter projects involving longer, more involved jobs on yachts that choose to enjoy the delights of overwintering here.

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14) MARINA CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 TO MARINA PAPGAYO

500 NM PASSAGE REPORT

Sorry for the late reply, sleep beckoned. We did encounter some longlines just on the southern Nicaraguan border, we must have also found one in the dark as I have remnants of it on my starboard stabilizer fin. No encounters with patrol.

We stayed 35-40 miles offshore until just past Corinto. After there we stayed close to the beach for reprieve from the winds which never really materialized.

There was an astonishing number of pangas out fishing off the coast for the entire night. If I had to put a number to it I would say at least 200.

They were using bright light so fairly easy to avoid. Not sure what they were after or method being used but it didn’t seem to be long lines.

Winds were forecast at 15-20 but we never saw over 15 until the Gulfo de Papagayo which was 20-25.

Overall a great passage though. I will post the longline locations soon

LONGLINES

Longlines in Nicaragua marked by black floating flags

MY ALGONQUIN 🇨🇦 Diana & Kyle - Nordhavn 43'
LONGLINE MAP

15) SAFETY AND SECURITY

LEVEL III TRAVEL ADVISORY

LEVEL 3

The US state department has updated its advisory on 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA. For the last few years caution has been advised there. To the best of my recollection no Posse member has ever had an issue in Nicaragua, and I would personally consider Puesta del Sol very safe, and San Juan del sur safe in daylight. - Rob Murray AVANT

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nicaragua-travel-advisory.html ▶

VOLCANIC ACTIVITY

HOME REEF TONGA

18° 59.066' S
174° 45.1416' W
~ 45 nm SW Vava'u

Home Reef 🇹🇴 TONGA continues to erupt, producing ash emissions seen in NOAA IR imagery and Sentinel-2 true-color imagery.

Moderate thermal anomalies persist. The emergent island shows rapid growth, particularly in the northeast sector.

FOUL GROUND ⚓ PUERTO ANGEL

Puerto Angel

We wrapped our anchor chain around something on the bottom and are in process of getting a diver. We’re in Puerto Angel and the object is at 15. 39.878 N and 96. 29.615 W.

And another person said, “Our experience: Puerto Angel is no longer a viable anchorage for several reasons. Swell, sunken car, pangas on moorings that fill the area that once would protect you. We went in and left and it was UNTENABLE with a 20 kt NW wind. We went further south to Maguey and found refuge.”

And another option, “La Roqueta is easy to access although I recommend that you enter during the daylight. Only because where you’ll be anchoring there are odd moorings here and there which you won’t see in the dark. We anchored at 16* 49’.416N 099* 54’.179W in 7m sand. You can enter/ leave either side of Isla Roqueta and be sure to call the capitanía on VHF 16 on entry and departure. The beach is a fun place to stop and people watch and maybe have a bite to eat.”

16) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

MARINAS

19) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

  • ABERNATHY - PANAMA
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  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DIGITAL YACHT
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
  • FOUNTAINE PAJOT
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
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NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
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  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
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  • SHAFT SHARK
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  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS

20) PANAMA CANAL VIDEO

Hurricane Beryl (/ˈbɛr.əl/) was a deadly and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region (MDR) of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane[nb 1] of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for its unusual location, intensity, and longevity.

Watch a yacht owners perspective of going through the Panama Canal South to North ( Pac - to Atlantic )

MV SUMMER BREEZE Kurt & Sam - Bestway 46'

21) FATEFUL VOYAGE OF
THE VIKING SHIP 🇳🇴 NADDODDUR

DOOMED
NZZ
the doomed
the voyage

22) PANAMA CANAL HISTORY 1983-1999

Dia del Duelo

During Manuel Noriega's tenure as the military leader of Panama (1983–1989), the Panama Canal's operations were indirectly impacted by his regime's corruption, strained relations with the United States, and the escalating political and economic instability in the country. Here’s an overview of the key events and their implications for the Panama Canal during this time:

1. U.S.-Panama Relations and Canal Administration

The Panama Canal was still under U.S. control during Noriega's rule, governed by the terms of the 1977 Panama Canal Treaties signed by U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos. These treaties outlined the gradual transfer of canal operations to Panama by the end of 1999.

Tensions between Noriega's regime and the United States began to rise due to his involvement in drug trafficking, money laundering, and human rights abuses. This strained the collaboration required for the smooth operation of the canal.

2. Economic and Political Instability

Noriega’s corrupt practices and authoritarian rule created significant instability in Panama. The U.S. imposed economic sanctions, including freezing Panama's assets in U.S. banks, which worsened the country's economic situation.

These sanctions indirectly impacted the workforce and operations around the canal, though the U.S. ensured the canal itself remained functional.

3. Operation Just Cause (1989)
On December 20 , now a national holiday (Día de Duelo Nacional), a public holiday commemorating the Panamanians who lost their lives during the U.S. invasion in 1989.

During the invasion, U.S. forces took steps to secure the canal and prevent any disruptions to its operations.

4. Impact on the Canal

The canal itself remained operational throughout Noriega’s rule and the subsequent U.S. invasion. The U.S. military ensured its security during the conflict.

Noriega's removal paved the way for the restoration of a democratic government in Panama and the continued implementation of the Panama Canal Treaties, leading to the canal’s full transfer to Panamanian control in 1999.

PANAMA CANAL

24) AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 QLD & NSW
MARITIME AREA ADDED

AUSTRALIA

We have just added Australia NSW & QLD to the Ocean Posse Website

Australia

With resources such as digital charts of the great barrier reef / printable reference charts and marina listings a.m.o.

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FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-15

 

OCEAN POSSE 🧭 Weekly fleet update

 

 

 

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-15

“Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that light in spite of the others.”

— Christopher Columbus
Near Mag Bay Kosmos

MY Kosmos on passage near Bahia de Magdalena B.C. 🇲🇽 MEXICO

LATEST NEWS

  • Pictures Of The Week
  • Captain Ron Award Entry
  • Bigges Fish Caught Entries
  • Ocean Posse Events 🎉
  • Ocean Village Marina 🇬🇮 Gibraltar
  • Morne Trois Pitons National Park 🇩🇲 Dominica
  • From Pollywog To Shellback
  • Discovery Bay 🇯🇲 Jamaica
  • Satellite Charts For Costa Rica
  • SY Gargoyle For Sale
  • Marina Puerto Velero 🇨🇴 Colombia
  • Huracán
  • Chilaquiles
  • Anker’s Recall Of 80,000 Lithium Batterieas
  • Anchoring Restricions In Bocas Del Toro 🇵🇦
  • Dingy Thefts In The La Cruz Anchorage 🇲🇽
  • Thoughts From The Fleet
  • Panama Canal 1945
  • Port Of Port Of Latakia 🇸🇾
  • Historic Deforestation Of Spain 🇪🇸
  • The Jaguar Swims 🐆
  • Videos to inspire you

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK
ast sunset in Chula Vista! 🤞🏻 It is, however, Friday the 13 th! 🤪

Last sunset in Chula Vista 🇺🇸 USA 🤞🏻 DAWN PATROL

in Chiapas

MV ALGONQUIN 🇨🇦 Diana picking up their burgee at marina Chiapas Mexico with Mgr Rolf

Making Landfall

Cartagena, COLOMBIA. For those with a capable dinghy/outboard looking for a nearby beach, Fenix beach is a decent option.

There is wave chop from boat traffic going both ways but once close to shore you can anchor your dinghy or drag it ashore. There are many cabanas with shade you can sit on and order refreshments. They usually have music playing and sometimes a DJ on site.
SY Maison de Santé 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole

Provisioning in Panama

Fun river restaurant in Minca to try the famous soup Sancocho COLOMBIA
- SY PATHFINDER

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ihwVStChECcGpKHYA

Marina Riviera Nayarit

Marina Riviera Nayarit 🇲🇽 Mexico
Costa Rica

SY Qué vendrá 🇺🇸 Maciek & Olena
finally in Panama.
Provisioning in Panama

MV SUMMERBREEZE 🇺🇸 Kurtis
Sunset in Shelter Bay

meanwhile in florida
SAIL FISH Barra de Navidad sunset!

SY SAILFISH 🇺🇸 Joanna & Brian
Barra de Navidad sunset!

an Francisquito Bay (north of Santa Rosalia, MX): beach cleaning, airstrip 'painter needed

Horn Shark Courtesy SV Journey

SV QUE VENDRA

SY QUE VENDRA anchored in Chiriqui 🇵🇦 PANAMA

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

last heating unit burned up in Sweden

NO HEAT FOR YOU ! TIME TO GET SOME "ÖRONMUFFAR"
HO’OKIPA Lisa HO’OKIPA Lucky

MY HO’OKIPA - Lucky Chucky & Lisa - Selene 43′

OCEAN POSSE AWARD CATEGORIES

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT AWARD ENTRIES
Mark on Serenity

Mark & Kathryn on SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 caught this beauty in the Bay of Panama

QUE VENDRA

Caught on the way to Bahía Honda yesterday. Fish steaks yesterday and ceviche today.

SY QUE VENDRA 🇺🇸 Maciek & Olena - Outbound 46
FLOR DE CANA RUM

FLOR DE CAÑA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

3) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

Meet with fellow adventurers, sailors and explorers

gatherings

The 8th Kick off event in Barra de Navidad, Mexico. Your mission, learn, have fun, share stories, explore and make friends of a lifetime !
BURGEE

 

CLUB DE PESCA

 

CARIBBEAN PARTY
PANAMA & SOUTH PACIFIC ROUTES MEET THE FLEET @
SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

Join for a full day of activities in a spectacular waterfront setting surrounded by the lush rain forest of the San Lorenzo National Park

FEB 1, 2025

https://panamaposse.com/panama-and-pacific-posse-party-at-shelter-bay

Shelter Bay
Ocean Posse gatherings

Posse gathering at Isla Flamenco Panama City - Kurt & Kylie MV Serenity, Mark, Kathryn and Alex SV Serenity and Bryan & Mary MV Martini- Mark and Susan on Fin had joined us well yet had to leave before the photo- so nice meeting everyone in person - ☺️

4) OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA 🇬🇮 GIBRALTAR
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
 

Ocean Village Marina 🇬🇮 Gibraltar sponsOrs the Ocean Posse

 

36° 08.9983’ N 005° 21.295′ W

We are excited to welcome the Ocean Posse to Gibraltar !

Only a 9-minute stroll from the Gibraltar International Airport and the frontier, Ocean Village offers over 20 vibrant oceanfront restaurants and bars with expansive views across the Mediterranean Sea. Recessed coloured spotlights light up the cobblestone walkways, providing ambient, calming illumination. Whether you’re after an intimate dining experience, a casual coffee, a cosy pub or a refreshing cocktail at sunset on a hot summer’s night – we have what you’re looking for.
 

OCEAN VILLAGE Marina

 

Moor in spacious luxury in the heart of the Mediterranean in an incomparable marina location between three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia. Free High Speed WIFI New Launderette On-Site 250+ berths, vibrant shoreside atmosphere with international restaurants, such as wagamama gibraltar and Pizza Express Gibraltar, shops, hair & beauty salons, bars, 2 casinos and luxury 5* Yacht Hotel Sunborn Gibraltar

Moor in spacious luxury in the heart of the Mediterranean in an incomparable marina location between three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia. Free High Speed WIFI New Launderette On-Site 250+ berths, vibrant shoreside atmosphere with international restaurants, such as wagamama gibraltar and Pizza Express Gibraltar, shops, hair & beauty salons, bars, 2 casinos and luxury 5* Yacht Hotel Sunborn Gibraltar

 

https://oceanvillage.gi/marinas/#ov

 

New Superyacht docks are now avail in Gibraltar to help you with the Schengen Crew Shuffle

 

https://oceanposse.com/morne-trois-pitons/

 
 

https://oceanposse.com/morne-trois-pitons/

 
 

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5) MUST- SEE ALONG THE ROUTE

https://oceanposse.com/tracking/

celebrations with flor de cana when crossingthe equator on a ship

Celebrations with Flor de Caña Rum upon crossing the equator

Days 11-16 found Downshifting almost continuously in beam seas and winds on the port bow and working their way to the port stern. After multiple days of very slow speeds and adverse currents as we headed mostly south, we got into a very favorable current as we exited the ITCZ. (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone) We are now moving along well at 7+ knots and heading SW towards our destination.

We celebrated reaching halfway and getting into single digit latitudes with a shot of rum. It was a nice treat because it has been pretty much a dry trip, a detox that Carine for one needed.
En route to the Equator

On board, we have continued to eat well, despite the rolly seas. Dinner prep is quite an adventure. We have enjoyed hot dogs and baked beans, BLT’s and Ramen, rissoto with hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, baked ham sandwiches, quinoa salad, made to order pizza and ravioli with bolognese sauce and probably some other good stuff I have forgotten.

We have done dozens of engine room checks and added oil to the stabilizer tank. We have ran the generator for water making and laundry 3 or 4 times. We have vacuumed dog hair daily. Today we scooped up ocean water to clean the stinky dog grass. All while reading multiple books, listening to music and LOTS of sleeping.

The only boat casualty since the port stab has been our refrigerator door. In the rough seas it flew open rapidly while trying to put food away and broke the upper hinge. Since it takes a dance of all four of us to open and close it safely now, we have emptied much of our food into our RTIC cooler for daily use. That adds the additional task of freezing bottles etc daily to keep it cold.

This brings us to the activities early this morning. We crossed the equator at 0445 and all attained the status of Shellbacks. Everyone was up for the occasion and we drank a toast of rum to Neptune and provided him his own drink into the sea. We also read some appropriate prose that Joseph provided for the occasion. Then, we all went back to bed except those of us on shift. Very memorable…….

We are excited to have less than 800 nm to go and expect to arrive on Nuku Hiva on Saturday or Sunday.
 

DownShifting

 

MV Downshifting at anchor in Taioha’e Bay! Whew, what an adventure….
DOWNSHIFTING

MV DOWNSHIFTING 🇺🇸 CARINE - Joseph - Lynn - Nordhavn '47
BRAVO ZULU

7) GOOD NAUTICAL

DISCOVERY BAY 🇯🇲 JAMAICA

Discovery bay Approach

Approach

history

18° 27.9313' N 077° 24.1676' W

The bay was originally named Puerto Seco by Christopher Columbus because, unlike the neighboring Rio Bueno bay, there are no permanent rivers flowing into it. However, groundwater does enter the bay through deep cracks in the limestone. Nearby - green grotto caves.
Discovery Bay

8) SATELLITE CHARTS FOR COSTA RICA

 

https://oceanposse.com/costa-rica-digital-charts/

 
 

https://oceanposse.com/costa-rica-digital-charts/

 
 

https://oceanposse.com/costa-rica-digital-charts/

 
 

CASTILLO

 

Get your big download of digital charts as an additional aid to navigation for 43+ maritime areas

High-Resolution Imagery Satellite MBTiles provide detailed visual information about coastlines, reefs, shoals, and underwater topography.

Offline Usability MBTiles are stored offline, making them invaluable in remote locations where internet connectivity is unreliable or unavailable.

Integrated with GPS When used with navigation software, MBTiles overlay satellite imagery on the yacht’s GPS position, giving precise location context.

Anchorage Assessment Satellite imagery helps identify potential anchorage spots, sandy areas for anchoring, or coral zones to avoid.

Analyze potential save routes and see obstacles or hazards not apparent on standard charts.

Hazard Identification with Backup to Traditional Charts

9) OCEAN POSSE YACHTS FOR SALE
 

SY GARGOLYE

 

SY GARGOYLE
Beneteau Oceanis 50
Fully Equipped, Ready to Sail

This exceptional yacht is fully equipped for long-distance cruising and meticulously maintained by its experienced owner. With numerous upgrades, including brand-new sails, standing rigging replaced in 2022, enhanced electronics, and countless other features, this Oceanis 50 is ready to meet the demands of the serious sailor.

 

https://hym.mt/brokerage-beneteau-oceanis-50/

 
 

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https://hym.mt/brokerage-beneteau-oceanis-50/

 
 

https://hym.mt/brokerage-beneteau-oceanis-50/

 

 

 

10) MARINA PUERTO VELERO 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
Marina Puerto Velero Colombia

10° 56.6133' N 075°02.4166' W

Hello Ocean Posse, thanks for the interest with our marina.

The rates are on our website and we can offer your affiliates a 10% discount on these rates.

For reservations the phones are: +57 304 228 7282 / +57 311 286 2836

Email: info@mpv.com.co
Puerto Velero

11) HURACÁN
HURACAN

MEET a key figure in Mayan mythology, particularly in the creation story from the Popol Vuh, the sacred book of the K'iche' Maya. Huracán represents the power of wind, storm, and fire, and his name is the root of the word "hurricane."

Creation Role: Huracán was instrumental in shaping the Earth and humanity. He is described as working alongside other deities during the creation of the world, particularly in attempts to create humans.

Wind and Storms: As the god of storms, Huracán could summon destructive winds and rain, symbolizing both chaos and renewal.

Appearance: He is often depicted as a one-legged god, reflecting his whirlwind-like nature. Artistic representations sometimes include serpent or jaguar motifs, emphasizing his connection to primal forces of nature.

Symbolism: Huracán embodies the unpredictable and transformative aspects of nature, playing a dual role as both a destructive force and a bringer of life-sustaining rain.

In modern contexts, Huracán's legacy endure in the word HURRICANE
HURICAN

12) JOIN THE FLEET

 

https://oceanposse.com/ahoy

 
 

BETHANIA CHILE

 

With over 240 yachts underway

The Ocean Posse is an international yacht rally and community spanning the Americas, the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the Pacific, and even extending as far as New the Mediterranean and Zealand and Australia . The group fosters camaraderie, exploration, and maritime adventure among cruisers, with a focus on safe, sustainable, and enjoyable cruising experiences.

CHILAQUILES

A Mexican Culinary Treasure

Chilaquiles are a quintessential Mexican dish celebrated for their comforting flavors, cultural roots, and adaptability. Combining simple ingredients like tortilla chips, salsa, and toppings, chilaquiles bridge the gap between a hearty breakfast and a satisfying lunch. They are a dish steeped in tradition, creativity, and practicality, making them a favorite across Mexican households and high-end restaurants alike. This essay delves into the history, preparation, regional variations, cultural significance, and modern interpretations of chilaquiles.

Origins and Historical Significance The word "chilaquiles" comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs, and roughly translates to “chilis and greens.” This hints at the dish’s ancient roots in pre-Hispanic Mexican cuisine. Before the arrival of the Spanish, the Aztecs already utilized maize as a staple ingredient, preparing tortillas, tamales, and other dishes that still form the foundation of Mexican gastronomy.

Basic Chilaquiles Structure @ its core

Tortilla Chips: Corn tortillas are cut into wedges, lightly fried or baked, and used as the base. Their crispy texture provides a satisfying contrast to the soft, saucy elements.

Salsa: A choice of red (rojo) or green (verde) salsa defines the flavor profile of the dish. The salsa is often made with tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, onions, garlic, and spices.

Toppings: Common toppings include crema (Mexican sour cream), queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, onions, and sometimes fried or scrambled eggs. Proteins such as shredded chicken or beef are also popular additions.
CHIULAQUILES ROJOS

Regional Variations of Chilaquiles

Mexico City Style chilaquiles are typically prepared with a robust red salsa made from dried chiles like guajillo or ancho. The dish is often served with refried beans on the side and topped with cotija cheese and a fried egg.

Oaxaca known as the "Land of the Seven Moles," often incorporates mole sauces into its chilaquiles. The smoky, complex flavors of mole negro or mole rojo provide a unique twist, making these chilaquiles rich and deeply flavorful.

Veracruz seafood is a central part of the cuisine, and chilaquiles might be garnished with shrimp or crab. The salsa is typically tangy and vibrant, featuring tomatillos and a touch of citrus.

Northern Mexico wheat flour tortillas are more common, chilaquiles may occasionally be prepared with flour tortilla chips. Additionally, the use of beef as a topping reflects the region’s ranching traditions.

Yucatán with its Mayan culinary influences, features chilaquiles made with achiote-seasoned chicken and habanero salsa, giving the dish a fiery kick.
Chilaquiles

14) HISTORIC FACTS ABOUT THE PANAMA CANAL

A significant historical fact about the Panama Canal in 1945 is its critical role during and immediately after World War II. The canal was a vital strategic asset for the United States and its allies, as it allowed for the rapid movement of naval and merchant vessels between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

In 1945, as World War II ended, the canal experienced a peak in military traffic, with ships returning home or repositioning for post-war operations. Additionally:

The canal was heavily fortified throughout the war, and in 1945, these defenses began to be scaled down as the global conflict concluded.

This year also marked the beginning of post-war transitions for the canal, setting the stage for the modernization and administrative changes that would occur in the following decades.
USS MISSOURI Going throught he anal in Oct 13 1945

USS Missouri (BB-63): Iowa-class battleship 887' long, renowned for hosting the Japanese surrender ceremony on September 2, 1945, navigated through the canal on October 13, 1945.

15) SAFETY AND SECURITY ALERT

 

ANKER

 
 

ANKER

 

⚠️ Anker’s recall of 80,000
lithium batteries in digital devices

Anker was a go-to brand for reliable and affordable audio and charging accessories. But after hitting the headlines for a third product recall of the year in six months due to overheating lithium-ion batteries, this could be about to change.

The most recent announcement was that 80,000 Anker speakers have been urgently recalled due to them being a fire hazard. The decision was made after 33 reports of fire incidents ranging from smoke coming from the speakers to small fires and one user suffering a minor burns

ANCHORING RESTRICTIONS
BOCAS DEL TORO 🇵🇦 PANAMA
RED FROG

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the General Directorate of Merchant Navy, held the tour of Registration and Inspection of Security, which took place in Isla Colón y Almirante, Bocas del Toro province, during the week of 25-29 November 2024.

This tour was led by the Merchant Navy Inspectorate section of the Ship Registry Department (DRB), in conjunction with the Internal Service section of the Department of Navigation and Maritime Safety (DNSM). The Finance Directorate, the Office of Institutional Security and the Department of Maritime Protection of Ships supported this route.

During this tour, the issuance of Navigation Licenses, Internal Service Navigation Patents, Extensions of Navigation Patents and Radio Station Licenses, as well as Navigation Permits for pleasure ships, were achieved.

Through this regular inspection programme, the AMP ensures that all inland service vessels operate under the highest safety standards and comply with existing national and international standards.

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from info@amp.gob.pa or call +507 501-5000.

DINGY THEFTS IN THE LA CRUZ 🇲🇽 MX ANCHORAGE
DINGHY THEFT

From the sea of Cortez cruisers group on Facebook:

Secure Your Dinghy and Outboard:

As reported Irma Deacon, their Outboard Motor was stolen off their dinghy transom on Sunday Night (8th December) while at anchor in La Cruz. The dinghy was raised up on their Davits.

While crimes against Cruisers are rare in Mexico, Dinghy and Outboard motor theft is probably the No 1 Issue to be aware of and guard against. It's not a La Cruz thing, it's really a "anywhere thing", we had our Dinghy stolen in Port San Luis, CA on our way South to Mexico in 2008. One season in the Barra de Navidad lagoon, 9 outboard motors were stolen over the course of 3 months. La Paz has theft that comes in waves and then vanishes, we were anchored in the Mazatlan Old Harbor when an entire Dinghy was cut off the davits and towed away at 3AM by a swift moving Panga, and I had an outboard motor disappear from my stern rail mount one night in the San Blas Estuary. Having been in Mexico since the 2008 Baja Ha-Ha, I have seen Dinghies and Outboard motors get stolen every season.

So how do you protect such an important and expensive piece of cruising gear?

First never leave your dinghy in the water at night, it makes it far too easy prey for a quick painter cut and tow away, but as Irma reported, their dinghy was raised up on the davits and the outboard was still stolen! So always have a Lock on your outboard motor to keep it from being silently unscrewed and removed from the transom. We installed a cable lock to through our dinghy and motor to the davits as well, for a bit of extra "go find one easier to steal" security.

Be safe out there folks and stay vigilant in protecting your Dinghy and Outboard motor.

Cheers

Rich-SV THIRD DAY
THIEFERY

16) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

17) THOUGHTS FROM THE FLEET
FRYING PAN

The Frying Pan is a 1929 lightship docked at Pier 66 in the Hudson River Park @ 26th Street built by the Charleston Drydock & Machine Company and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

"Lots of pondering going on these past couple of weeks.

I have the cast iron frying pan that my mom and dad cooked in (mom the first 54 years). It was always on the stove top, or in the oven if we had guests coming over. That frying pan served more breakfasts than a number can truly state. Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and other items Chicken Beef, Pork Chops, Burgers, Gravy, Potatoes etc… Became breakfast lunch or dinner almost on a daily basis.

Such a simple reminder of the daily provisions of a parent. It was a sign of daily love and care. We were fortunate as a family, we never struggled with lack of food, never had to have assistance. Dad was always able to work, and mom made sure everything else was carried for. We never knew if we were rich or poor, because you did not talk about those things.

There was always enough, probably in the early days just enough, but always enough.

I am reminded almost daily of that love from my parents. Often, I use that same frying pan. Sometimes it is breakfast, occasionally dinner, but it is used multiple times each week.

It still is a sign of provision for us. It is a reminder that the cupboards have never been completely bare, sometimes a little thin in the early days but always enough. It a reminder that for over 60 years God had provided for me, His provision.

He has never left me nor forsaken a need.

Much like my earthly parents, He has always provided and loved in ways that were seen and unseen. No matter where I have been I will simply say THERE IS ENOUGH "

SY JUNGLE 🇺🇸 Jim & Deb - Mandarin Seahorse 52'

18) PORT OF LATAKIA 🇸🇾

35° 30.828’ N 035° 46.1533’ E

2024-12-10

Key Developments Related to the Ports of Latakia and beyond

Strikes on Syrian Naval Installations:

🇮🇱's airstrikes reportedly targeted naval infrastructure along Syria's coastline, specifically focusing on missile stockpiles, radar systems, and other assets essential to the Syrian Navy's operational capabilities.

Some reports indicate the destruction of naval weaponry stored at key facilities, potentially crippling Syria’s ability to project power in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Port of Latakia:

The Port of Latakia, Syria's largest commercial and military port, was a significant focus of Israeli operations. This port is a known entry point for 🇮🇷's arms shipments to Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Strikes in this area aimed to disrupt the supply chain of weapons and logistics for Syria's armed forces and allied militias, including precision missile components reportedly supplied by 🇮🇷.

The port is also a hub for Russian naval activity, though military actions carefully avoided targeting Russian assets to prevent escalation.

Port of Tartus ( 40 nm south of Latakia and closer to Israel ) :

The Tartus naval base, operated jointly by Syria and Russia, was not directly targeted, but its vicinity saw increased surveillance and activity. The base is strategically critical for Russian naval operations in the Mediterranean and is often used to provide logistical support to Syrian forces.

Impact on Syrian Naval Capabilities:

These strikes are believed to have severely weakened the Syrian Navy, which already had limited capabilities due to years of conflict and sanctions.

The loss of missile systems, naval radars, and other critical assets reduces Syria’s ability to defend its maritime borders or project power along its coastline.

Strategic Goals:

These actions aim to establish maritime dominance in the region, prevent the establishment of 🇮🇷's-backed naval footholds, and disrupt supply chains supporting Syrian and extremists forces.

The strikes also send a message to 🇮🇷, signaling 🇮🇱's willingness to take decisive action to counter perceived threats from the sea.

Broader Context

The 🇮🇱 focus on ports and naval facilities reflects its broader strategy to neutralize 🇮🇷' s influence in the region. By targeting these critical nodes, Israel aims to:

  • Prevent arms smuggling via the Mediterranean.
  • Reduce the operational capabilities of Syrian forces allied with 🇮🇷.
  • Undermine extremists group's ability to receive advanced weaponry.
location

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20) HISTORIC DEFORESTATION OF SPAIN 🇪🇸
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPANISH ARMADA

The deforestation of Spain for the construction of the Spanish fleet is a significant historical example of the environmental consequences of large-scale maritime and military enterprises. During the height of the Spanish Empire, particularly from the late 15th to the 18th century, Spain’s naval dominance required vast amounts of timber for shipbuilding, contributing to the depletion of its forests.

Historical Context

Golden Age of Spanish Naval Power: Between the late 15th and early 17th centuries, Spain was a leading maritime power. The Spanish fleet, including the famed Armada, required an extensive supply of high-quality timber to construct warships, galleons, and trading vessels. These ships were essential for protecting trade routes, expanding the empire, and engaging in military campaigns.

Geographical Focus: The primary regions impacted by deforestation included northern Spain, particularly Cantabria, Galicia, and the Basque Country, where shipbuilding industries were concentrated. Forests in Andalusia, Castile, and the Mediterranean regions were also exploited to meet the demand for wood.

Timber Requirements

Ship Design: The construction of a single galleon required hundreds of mature oak trees, which were prized for their strength and durability. Other types of wood, such as pine and cedar, were used for masts, planking, and other components.

Scale of Demand:

The Spanish fleet needed constant replenishment due to the wear and tear from naval battles, long voyages, and natural decay.

The construction of the Spanish Armada in 1588 alone consumed vast quantities of timber, exacerbating deforestation across the country.

Firewood and Tar Production: In addition to shipbuilding, the production of pitch, tar, and charcoal for maintaining ships further contributed to the depletion of forest resources.

Environmental Impact

Deforestation:

Vast tracts of oak, pine, and other forests were clear-cut, leading to widespread deforestation in key regions.

By the 16th century, some areas, such as the Cantabrian coast, faced severe depletion, forcing shipbuilders to source timber from more distant locations.

Soil Degradation and Erosion:

The loss of forests led to soil erosion, particularly in hilly and mountainous areas. Without tree cover, rainfall washed away fertile soil, reducing agricultural productivity.

Rivers silted up, further complicating the transportation of timber and affecting local ecosystems.

Biodiversity Loss:

The destruction of forests disrupted habitats for numerous plant and animal species, leading to declines in biodiversity.

Climate Effects:

Regional climates may have been affected by the reduction of forest cover, contributing to changes in water cycles and local weather patterns.

Economic and Social Consequences

Resource Scarcity:

By the 17th century, the depletion of nearby forests increased the cost and difficulty of obtaining timber. This, in turn, raised the expense of shipbuilding and maintenance, straining Spain's economy.

Shipbuilders were forced to import timber from other regions, including France and Scandinavia, as domestic supplies dwindled.

Impact on Local Communities:

Rural communities that depended on forests for firewood, construction materials, and grazing lands faced hardships as resources became scarce.

Conflict over land use between shipbuilding industries and local agricultural needs intensified.

Decline of Naval Power:

The environmental and economic consequences of deforestation contributed indirectly to the decline of Spain’s naval dominance. By the 18th century, Spain could no longer sustain the large fleets necessary to maintain its empire.

Efforts to Mitigate Deforestation

Recognizing the strategic importance of forests for its navy, the Spanish Crown implemented measures to protect and manage forest resources:

Royal Decrees:

Starting in the 16th century, the Crown issued decrees to regulate timber harvesting, reserving certain forests for naval purposes.

Penalties were imposed for unauthorized cutting, and efforts were made to promote reforestation.

Sustainable Forest Management:

In regions like the Basque Country, shipbuilders practiced selective logging and other sustainable practices to extend the availability of timber.

The establishment of state-owned "royal forests" ensured a controlled supply of timber for the fleet.

Reforestation Projects:

By the 18th century, reforestation initiatives were undertaken, though they were often insufficient to restore the vast forests lost during earlier centuries.

Legacy

The deforestation of Spain for the Spanish fleet is an early example of the environmental costs of industrial and imperial expansion. While it contributed to Spain’s maritime dominance and the expansion of its empire, the over-exploitation of natural resources had long-term consequences for the environment, economy, and society.
TREES IN SPAN

 

JAGUAR SWIMS

 

Back in 2009 a jaguar swam onto an island located in the Panama Canal. It then triggered a hidden camera that took its picture. This is the first time a jaguar has been photographed in the 86 year history of 3,707 acre Barro Colorado Island– one of the most well-researched tropical ecosystems in the world.
 

Barro Colorado Island was formed by the creation of Lake Gatun in 1913 during the construction of the Panama Canal. The 15-square-kilometer island is home to one of the oldest tropical research stations in the world, where studies have been carried out for more than 100 years. Every year, more than 400 scientists visit this rainforest-covered living laboratory to study biology, ecology, evolution and animal behavior.

 

Barro Colorado Island was formed by the creation of Lake Gatun in 1913 during the construction of the Panama Canal.

 

9°09'53.1

 

The 15-square-kilometer island is home to one of the oldest tropical research stations in the world, where studies have been carried out for more than 100 years.

 

Barro Colorado Island Resach station

 

09° 09.885' N 079°50.171' W
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
a masterpiece by Nobel Prize winning author Gabriel García Márquez

Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude is a sweeping multi-generational tale of the Buendía family, set in the fictional Colombian town of Macondo. Blending magical realism with historical and cultural allegory, the novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Buendía family over seven generations, exploring themes of solitude, love, power, and human folly.

The story begins with José Arcadio Buendía, the patriarch, who founds Macondo in the midst of a jungle with his wife, Úrsula. Through their descendants, the novel traces the family’s experiences with war, love, betrayal, and obsession, revealing a cyclical pattern of repetition, where names and traits reoccur, and history seems destined to repeat itself.

The novel weaves fantastical elements into the fabric of everyday life, with magical events such as a levitating priest, a child born with a pig's tail, and a plague of insomnia that spreads through the town. These events, juxtaposed with political turmoil, modernization, and exploitation by outsiders, highlight the fragility of memory and the inevitable decline of human endeavors.

As Macondo falls into decay, so does the Buendía family, undone by its own excesses and insularity. The novel concludes with the last of the Buendías discovering the family's prophecy in a set of ancient texts, realizing their fate was sealed from the start.

A landmark in world literature, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a profound meditation on Latin American identity, history, and the human condition, celebrated for its vivid prose and timeless resonance.
la familia de cien anos de soledad
 

Hurricane Beryl (/ˈbɛr.əl/) was a deadly and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region (MDR) of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane[nb 1] of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for its unusual location, intensity, and longevity.

 

Scorpions -
Rock You Like a Hurricane
(MTV Unplugged / Music Video)

"Rock You Like a Hurricane" has transcended its original context to become a timeless anthem. It is a staple in the playlists of classic rock radio stations and is often used in sports events, commercials, and films to evoke excitement and intensity. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its universal appeal and ability to energize audiences across generations.

In live performances, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" remains a highlight of the Scorpions’ setlist. Its ability to rally a crowd and create a shared moment of euphoria makes it an indispensable part of their shows. Fans worldwide continue to embrace the song as a symbol of the band's lasting influence.

The track has also been covered and parodied by various artists, further cementing its place in popular culture. It has appeared in movies, television shows, and even video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, ensuring its legacy remains vibrant in the digital age.

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"Pan Pan Pan Pan, my friends on SV Supernova were boarded and attacked by pirates near Islas Los Frailes 11°27.976' N 063°23.585' W 🇻🇪 Venezuela yesterday morning 2024-12-07 around 0600 AM local time .
( SUPERNOVA IS AN OCEAN P-OSSE VESSEL # 004 a Canadian Flagged Prout 46' ) Cat My friend called me on -WhatsApp in a panic and said he fought with boarders and threw them overboard and didn't know what to do. Other men in a panga appeared to have guns. He and his girlfriend sustained minor injuries in the fight. I told them to get moving and they were able get their catamaran moving north at over 9kts in heavy seas and the pirates did not continue to pursue. Supernova had departed Grand Roque Venezuela after spending 12 days touring the Los Roques Islands in Venezuela, documenting their experiences for their YouTube channel. Using an agent they legally entered, checked in and had visas and permits to be in Venezuela. Supernova was approx. 200nm east of Grand Roque when the attack took place. After I received the call, I issued a Pan Pan on ch 16 from my vessel anchored in Prickly Bay Grenada. A charter vessel in St George's responded as did the airport tower. The airport tower notified the Grenada Coast Guard who in turn also contacted the Trinidad Coast Guard. I provided the Supernova crew with the phone number to call the Grenada Coast Guard who received a report of the incident. The GCG advised them to set course for Prickly Bay and maintain contact with GCG. This was a very close call for my friends on Supernova. As of 1400 local time in Grenada, they are still around 80nm SW of Grenada and should arrive in Prickly Bay Sunday morning. I cannot imagine the terror they must have felt and the PTSD from which they may need to recover. They will prepare a report for CSSN as soon as they can. For God's sake stay well clear of Venezuelan Islands."

reported by SY DARK HORSE

the position where the incident occurred is shown in the black image and the chart track shows where they were and their position around 1 400 local.

the position where the incident occurred is shown in the black image and the chart track shows where they were and their position around 1400 local.

SY SUPERNOVA 🇨🇦 Darcy & Yvette

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II’m in Virginia having tacos with my kids when the phone rings. It’s my clients and Ocean Posse members, Tim and Gretchen on S/V Felicità. They are five miles from rounding Cabo Corrientes in Mexico and I can hear the shrill sound of an engine alarm in the background.

I meticulously prepared the engine back in San Diego before Felicità set off for Mexico in 2022 and now it’s overheating. Before they called, they did the obvious things: checked the impeller, checked the coolant, checked the oil, and looked for leaks. That’s when they picked up the phone and called me, their virtual ‘life line,’ and the virtual troubleshooting began.

I always start with the obvious. Perhaps they picked up something that’ll shake loose when they restart. While they were a bit nervous to restart the engine, Tim turned the key. Water was flowing out of the exhaust, and ... more ▶

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7) GOOD NAUTICAL

TENECATITA 🇲🇽 INNER BAY

19° 17.9207' N 104° 50.1528' W

Approach

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19° 17.9207' N 104° 50.1528' W

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9) SV PERCEPTION IN 🇰🇾 THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Ocean Posse vessel, SV PERCEPTION, started this cruising season off in northern Costa Rica. They have spent the last three months cruising from Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica southeast along the coast through the Panama Canal and north-northwest to the Isla Mujeres, Mexico off the west coast of Cancun. On their recent passage to Isla Mujeres they decided to avoid a cold front and take a detour and pause in the Cayman Islands. Here they share of their adventures upon their arrival in the Cayman Islands en route to Isla Mujeres Mexico.

The blue-water crew of Perception (Marty, Grace, Jim) arrived at Grand Cayman on a fine Wednesday afternoon after a raucous 4-day sail from Panama. And boy is the water blue – after life in the Pacific; we’ve seen nothing like the clarity and brilliant azure color of the water surrounding the island. We cleared in at the port in Georgetown after following the harbor patrol pilot boat up to the quay. Port Security and the customs and immigration officials were all super friendly and helpful – a real pleasure after some of our experiences on the mainland over the past year. We had reservations at Marina Barcadere thanks to the shore-side persistence of Admiral Melinda and motored for 2.5 hours around the island into the bottom of North Sound to finally tie up and relax. .... more ▶

https://oceanposse.com/sv-perception-in-the-cayman-islands/
https://oceanposse.com/sv-perception-in-the-cayman-islands/
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10) TRIP REPORT FROM DRAKE BAY 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
SV QUE VENDRA SHARES TRIP REPORT FROM DRAKE BAY, COSTA RICA Olena & Maciek from SV QUE VENDRA recently sailed into Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Drake bay is a quintessential anchorage on the north side of Cordova National Park one of the most biodiverse national parks in the world. The Bay can be quite protected and a great springboard for many shoreside adventures. Drake Bay has an air of historical relevance that leaves a lot to ones imagination. A footbridge in Drake Bay Here SV QUE VENDRA share their report: This past week, we stopped in Drake Bay on our way south through Costa Rica. It is named after Sir Francis Drake, the famous corsair employed by the British Empire. It is said that he stopped here after capturing a large prize and buried a treasure somewhere around. We did not find gold, but we did find friendly people, a laid-back atmosphere, a lot of lush vegetation and jungle animals. We came just before sunset and anchored in this big open bay. The anchorage is easy to access, with no hazards other than a large mooring field for the local boats. It was a bit rolly, but not the worst we have experienced on this coast. The next day, we set out to explore. We landed our dinghy at the hotel dock at the river entrance. The people there were very welcoming and let us keep our dinghy at their dock for half a day for free. What a change from some of the marinas in other parts of Costa Rica. Going right from the dock, we followed a few trails through the forest on the Osa Peninsula, leading to a few secluded beaches. To the left from the dock, the trail leads to the town. Our first stop was at the coffee shop – Cafe del Mar. You can’t miss its sign – it is visible from the anchorage. The owner makes excellent local coffee and, serves a carrot cake, and has been a pleasure to chat with. Sitting there, we observed capuchin monkeys, parrots, and other birds. The animals are just there in the middle of the town, no need to pay park fees! We then explored the rest of the town. It has a few grocery stores, a laundry, and a lot of restaurants. We had dinner at one of them, and from our table, we observed more nature – sloths, toucans, and macaws. There were a lot of international tourists around, but mostly of the “explorer” type. There was no beach crowd, no jet skis, just nature and tranquility. We really liked this stop. Capuchin Monkey Toucan SY QUE VENRA 🇺🇸 Maciek & Olena – Outbound 46’ THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ADVENTURE

Olena & Maciek from SV QUE VENDRA recently sailed into Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Drake bay is a quintessential anchorage on the north side of Cordova National Park one of the most biodiverse national parks in the world. The Bay can be quite protected and a great springboard for many shoreside adventures. Drake Bay has an air of historical relevance that leaves a lot to ones imagination.
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IN THE BOATYARD

Raitea 🇵🇫 French Polynesia

A lot has changed since yachtsmen and women or personages de yachtie set out to sail the globe in the 1960s. Back then boats were built heavier and running rigging did not always involve winches to facilitate the hauling. Additionally, there were a lot more classic boats still active at that time which meant blocks and tackle, natural fiber lines and sails, full keels, belaying pins and sextants for offshore navigation.

Fast forward to 2024 and we are able to sail the globe more easily with a plethora of go-gadgets and fingle fangits that have made navigating and living onboard more accessible to a broad range of people. Modern yachts are equipped with lithium battery banks, mppt charge controllers, gps, chart plotters, ais transponders and receivers, blue tooth this and blue tooth. While rely on many of these new technologies aboard, I often question how safe it is to depend on them entirely. Furthermore, I also have a passion for classic sailing traditions which compels .... more ▶

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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.

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

MARINAS

19) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

  • ABERNATHY - PANAMA
  • BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
  • BOAT HOW TO
  • CABRALES BOAT YARD
  • CENTENARIO CONSULTING - PANAMA CANAL
  • CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DIGITAL YACHT
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
  • FOUNTAINE PAJOT
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
  • MARINA PAPAGAYO
NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • SHAFT SHARK
  • SUN POWERED YACHTS
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WIKUS MARINE AUTO
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS

20) VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Hurricane Beryl (/ˈbɛr.əl/) was a deadly and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region (MDR) of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane[nb 1] of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for its unusual location, intensity, and longevity.

21) THE PANAMA CANAL

PANAMA CANAL

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REFUGIO ANCHORAGE

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-01

OCEAN POSSE » first hand accounts from the Ocean Posse

234 Yachts  🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇲🇭 🇬🇧 🇮🇲 🇻🇮 🇻🇬 🇫🇷 🇧🇲 🇲🇾 🇸🇮 🇦🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇿 🇩🇰 🇰🇾 🇭🇰 🇯🇪 🇵🇦  🇵🇱  🇨🇭 

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-01

“Do just once what others say you can't do, 
and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.“

— Captain James Cook
OCEANPOSSE in COSTA RICA

  ⚓ Golfo de Nicoya 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

LATEST NEWS 
  • Pictures Of The Week
  • Award Entries Of The Week
  • Ocean Posse Kick Off Week Barra De Navidad 🇲🇽  Mexico
  • Marina Puesta Del Sol 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 
  • Prop Anti Fouling Test
  • Isla Isabella 🇲🇽  Mexico
  • Yelapa 🇲🇽 Moorings
  • Posse Perk Music 
  • Ocean Posse Yachts For Sale
  • Meet The Fleet  
  • Canal Crossing Notes
  • Layers Of Life in the Ocean 
  • Adventures In Panama Abound
  • Safety And Security Alert 
  • The Ocean Posse Fleet Is Tracking
  • Longlines 
  • South Pacific Ocean Posse Seminar Videos for Participants Only
SAIL INTO CARTAGENA

Maison de Santé approaching Cartagena 🇨🇴 Colombia 

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

  CAPTAIN RON AWARD ENTRY

SPONSORED BY NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE

 A $500 WEST MARINE OR AMAZON GIFT CARD

  UNINVITED VISITOR AWARD ENTRY

OCEAN POSSE SEASON 8 AWARD CATEGORIES 

FLOR DE CANA

FLOR DE CAÑA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

3) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF WEEK 
BARRA DE NAVIDAD 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

gatherings

Since 2017 - the Ocean Posse (formerly the Panama Posse) has launched its journey in the vibrant and authentic Pacific coastal town of Barra de Navidad, Mexico. This unique kickoff week serves as the ultimate gathering of adventurers setting sail away from the commercial and tourist-driven hubs.

Barra de Navidad offers an intimate setting for mariners to connect, share camaraderie, and participate in seminars that equip them for the challenges and wonders ahead. The bonds formed here carry vessels to new horizons, fostering a fleet united by a shared passion for exploration.

Timed to allow for arrivals and careful planning, the kickoff provides ample opportunity to prepare for 40+ world heritage sites along the route, this journey promises unforgettable cultural and natural treasures.

There is no better place to plan, meet, and savor the flavors of adventure—whether it’s the warmth of free flowing Flor de Caña rum or the spirit of shared discovery—than in Barra. Unlike the magnetic allure of polished, over-commercialized ports, Barra de Navidad offers freedom and authenticity, setting the stage for ocean posse journeys and friendships of a lifetime. Come on down or sail on up !
Barra
Intrepid navigator, prolific researcher and fierce warrior. Since Andrés de Urdaneta passed through the hands of Juan Sebastián Elcano, his life was directed towards danger, adventure and the tireless discovery of the Tornaviaje.

24-25′ PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF WEEKEND 🇲🇽 BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO WHEN: December 4-8 2024 WHERE: Barra de Navidad, MX at the Marina Puerto de la Navidad RSVP PLEASE AND CONTACT THE MARINA DIRECTLY TO RESERVE A SLIP

 24-25′ OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF  BARRA DE NAVIDAD 🇲🇽  MEXICO
  BIRTHPLACE OF THE POSSE 

Bonfire on the beach

4) MARINA PUESTA DEL SOL 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
MARINA PUESTA DEL SOL

12° 37.5' N   087° 20.4983' W

With pleasure we are happy to announce the Sponsorship of the Ocean Posse

This new season the Ocean Posse will have:

  • 20% discount on docks.
  • Welcome national beer
  • Access to beach and pool facilities.

We are an official port of entry and will arrange for authorities to check you in / out
BOOK A SLIP NOW  !
Marina Office

Contact : Juanita

E: administracion@marinaps.com
Tel: + (505) 8880-0013 + (505) 8880-0019 and + (505) 8883-0781

ISLA ISABELLA

7) GOOD NAUTICAL  

YELAPA 🇲🇽 MOORINGS

YELAPA

Approach

YELAPA

20° 29.4892' N  105° 26.6208' W

YELAPA

Expect to pay ~ 300 pesos x night 

GET TO BARRA WITH THESE ANCHORAGES 
- TAKE AS LONG AS YOU NEED  

These and hundreds more anchorages are in Good Nautical 

8)  OCEAN POSSE PERK  MUSIC

9)  OCEAN POSSE YACHTS FOR SALE

2016  38'  Seawind w Yanmar Engines

The Seawind catamaran specifically designed and equipped as a blue water cat.  Easy for two people or as a single handler.  Lithium batteries and extensive solar. Impeccably maintained.

Location The Boatworks, Coomera, Queensland 🇦🇺                           
                                                                       ... more »

https://www.multihullcentral.com/used-boats/seawind-1160-lite-sky-pond/
https://oceanposse.com/fully-equipped-cruising-sailboat-ready-to-go/

10) ROMORA BAY RESORT AND MARINA 🇧🇸 BAHAMAS 
RAMORA BAY

 25° 29.5483′ N   076°38.275′ W

Ramora Bay and Resort is pleased to sponsor the Ocean Posse and welcomes the participants with $1 x foot discount during the high season and $2 x foot discount during the low season. Join us on Harbour Island for affordable luxury with a full-service marina and much more in The Bahamas.

  • Dockage – $4.00 per foot
  • Electricity – $0.75 per kw
  • Water-$0.35 per gallon

Lorria Whitfield

Marina Manager

Romora Bay Resort and Marina

(242)-470-4550  
https://oceanposse.com/romora-bay-marina/
BOOK A SLIP @ ROMORA BAY RESORT AND MARINA 🇧🇸 BAHAMAS  

11) PANAMA CANAL CROSSING NOTES

Through the  Panama Canal   

Many Ocean Posse members cross the Panama Canal at some point on their journey.  When this time comes people often wonder about the actual logistics of the transit, what food and beverages make for an easy day and happy line handlers, etc…

SV BRIGADOON III recently crossed the Panama Canal and is sharing the notes they shared of their experience to “give some friends a feel for what to expect and see it from my perspective”.   

"the night before the transit, the four line-handlers arrived with the fenders and lines. One of the line-handlers was (Posse Sponsor and Canal Agent) Erick (Galvarez)’s son, Juan and another was Juan’s uncle “Junior”. Junior seemed to be the head line handler and gave the others direction. They slept one on each salon sofa, one in the aft quarter berth and Junior slept in the cockpit because, as he said, he snores."

                                                                         ... more »

https://oceanposse.com/canal-crossing-notes/

12) MEET THE FLEET  

13) LAYERS OF LIFE  

LAYERS OF LIFE IN THE DEEP SEA

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the Galapagos to the Sea of Cortez to the expansive South Pacific Ocean Posse members have the opportunity to see, and in some cases, swim with a wide range of marine animals.  Most marine life is seen at or near the surface in the upper reaches of what is termed the Sunlights Zone or the Epipelagic Zone.  Interestingly, though what we see is in the merely upper reaches of the ocean’s truly astounding depth.  The ocean is unfathomably deep.  The ocean is divided into various depth zones, each with its own unique environment, ecosystem, and community of creatures.

For those of us that want to enjoy some rather Zen armchair deep diving check out this video to see just how deep various creatures live and travel.

For those of us that are interested in a more technical deep dive below is a a breakdown of the major depth zones and the creatures that live there: 

  ... more »
Hydrothermal vents are underwater geysers that spew lava and super-heated, chemical-rich water from the Earth’s molten core. Deep dwelling creatures converge near these vents.

14) ADVENTURES IN PANAMA ABOUND

TABOGA

view of the Panama Canal Parking lot from Isla Taboga

15) SAFETY AND SECURITY ALERT 

16) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

17) LONG LINES 
Longlines

Environmental & Cruiser Risks of Microplastics and Long Lines

Long lines, driftnets, ghosnets, and other illegal fishing techniques are the main source of microplastics pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Further these environmentally damaging fishing systems increase the percentage of by-catch, causing many millions of tons of fish to be discarded yearly.

Panama Posse participants are advised that Longlines along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Panama create risk for your voyage. For this reason we have created this page https://panamaposse.com/longlines to help located longlines that can disable your vessel. Most countries have jurisdiction over the waters within 200 nautical miles of their shores, called the exclusive economic zone, set by the Law of the Sea, however enforcement is very limited.                                                                     more  ...»

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad –  MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹  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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina  – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦  Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦  Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴  Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A –  USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl  

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC 

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸  Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA 

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte  – Tunisia

MARINAS

19) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS 
  • ABERNATHY - PANAMA
  • BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
  • BOAT HOW TO 
  • CABRALES BOAT YARD 
  • CENTENARIO CONSULTING - PANAMA CANAL 
  • CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DIGITAL YACHT
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
  • FOUNTAINE PAJOT
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • MARINA PAPAGAYO
NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • SHAFT SHARK
  • SUN POWERED YACHTS
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WIKUS MARINE AUTO 
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 

20) SOUTH PACIFIC 
OCEAN POSSE SEMINAR VIDEOS  
PARTICIPANTS ONLY PLAN YOUR SOUTH PACIFIC TRIP

Planning on heading to the South Pacific? All Ocean Posse South Pacific Destination Seminars are now online - watch them  as part of the Ocean Posse onboarding  - Members only  https://oceanposse.com/spp-seminars/
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEMINARS

21) THE PANAMA CANAL 
PANAMA CANAL

22) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Ollies Break

Ollie's Point, officially known as Potrero Grande, is a renowned right-hand point break located in northern Costa Rica's Guanacaste province. The spot gained international fame after being featured in the surf film The Endless Summer II, attracting surfers worldwide with its long, powerful waves.

The name "Ollie's Point" originates from Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North's involvement in the Iran-Contra affair during the 1980s. During this period, a clandestine airstrip near Potrero Grande was reportedly used by the CIA to supply Nicaraguan Contra rebels with weapons. Surfers who discovered the break in the mid-1980s named it "Ollie's Point" as a nod to Oliver North's covert operations in the area. Anchor nearby

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SEASON 8 AWARD ENTRIES: BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

SEASON 8 AWARD ENTRIES: BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

We caught that fish just off the coast of Baja from the back of our sailboat. One of three greater than 30 lbs. 20 nautical miles past Isla Cedros.
It was a blast. Tuna steaks forever. Vacuum packed and in the freezer. We weighed it with a luggage scale.

75 lb (weighed) yellowfin tuna caught with hand line and landed on Outbound 46.

SV MALAIKA 🇺🇸 Robert & BettiAnn – Outbound 46′

by EDITOR

FLEET UPDATE 2024-11-24

OCEAN POSSE | Top News from the largest yacht rally without a set schedule

FLEET UPDATE 2024-11-24

"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made"

- Robert N. Rose
OCEANPOSSE in ISLAS SECAS

⚓ Islas Secas 🇵🇦 Chiriqui · PANAMA

LATEST NEWS

  • Pictures Of The Week
  • Award Entries Boat Yoga 🧘 + Photo Of The Year
  • Ocean Posse Burgees 🚩 Going Up
  • Ocean Posse Events 🎉 Gatherings
  • Ocean Posse Expands To Tunisia 🇹🇳
  • La Lonja De Seda 🇪🇸 Spain
  • Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
  • "Swimming Pool" Anchorage In San Blas 🇵🇦
  • Cruiser Savings 1,500 $ X Season 💰
  • Pro Tip Cookies And Faraday Cages
  • Marina Papagayo 🇨🇷
  • Mv Tidings Of Joy Visits 🏺 Embera Village
  • Meet The Fleet Sy Resolute
  • To Stop Or Not To Stop 🐢 In The Galapagos
  • Predictwind New Lighting Feature⚡
  • Anchor Fee ⚠️ Scam Alert
  • Video Of The Week

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK


PHOTO OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
EVER AFTER

Perfect serenity of the sea captured by SY EVER AFTER

FLOR DE CANA

FLOR DE CAÑA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

AWARD CATEGORIES

3) OCEAN POSSE BURGEES ARE GOING UP

A great way to meet with fellow adventurers and sailors and explorers in person (or on screen)

4) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

A fun and informative way to meet with fellow adventurers and sailors and explorers in person (or on screen)

gatherings

Barra de Navidad

On Sunday we'll do a quick sail to the Beach Celebration at Tenecatita and find out who is running for mayor ?
Bonfire on the beach

JANUARY NEW GEAR DEMO
& PITCH WEEK !

NO NEED TO SUFFER AT WINTER BOAT SHOW

WE GOT DEMOS ONLINE ENJOY FROM YOUR YACHT IN PARADISE JAN 7 - 11 '25

KNOW SOMEONE WHO'S GOT SOMETHING COOL ? LET US KNOW !

https://oceanposse.com/events/january-new-gear-demo-pitch-week/

5) OCEAN POSSE EXPANDS TO TUNISIA !!!

We are beyond excited to announce our first and northernmost marina in North Africa

MARINA BIZERTE 🇹🇳 SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
MARINA BIZERTE 🇹🇳 SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

37° 16.55′ N 09°52.8633′ E

We are happy to welcome the participants of the Ocean Posse with a 15 % discount off our slip fees.

With the sea on our doorstep and the magnificent old town on its left, Marina Bizerte combines an outstanding destination with a world-class marina and services. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, French Heritage site and northern point of Africa, the marina features more than 800 secure berths up to 450 feet
BOOK A SLIP NOW & ESCAPE THE SCHENGEN SHUFFLE !
Also visit rich historical locations of the region: the old town and ancient fortifications of Bizerte as well as the antique site of Utica, the fortresses of Ghar el-Melh, military port in the 17th century.

Also visit rich historical locations of the region: the old town and ancient fortifications of Bizerte

  • 10 berths ranging 80-150
  • Short and long term berth
  • lease / license options
  • Tax and duty-free fuel
  • Onsite customs & immigration
  • Outside of EU tax and import regulations
  • Single and 3-phase electricity

  • Local repair & maintenance facilities
  • 24-hour security
  • Refuse / grey and black water disposal
  • WiFi
  • Yacht Club
  • Sports Club
  • Walking – shopping and entertainment

BIZERTE

If you are part of the Posse please download the Digital Charts of TUNISIA
tunesia

10.5 Gigs of Satellite Charts for your cruising pleasure for use with OPEN CPN

https://oceanposse.com/must-see-la-lonja-de-la-seda-spain/
LA LONJA DE SEDA
LA LONJA DE SEDA
LA LONJA DE SEDA

6) MUST- SEE ALONG THE ROUTE

LA LONJA DE SEDA 🇪🇸 SPAIN
39°28'27.7"N 0°22'41.9"W

7) HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving to All

Admirals, Captains, Skippers, Quartermasters and Crew,

May your anchors set in a deep broad bed of sand, your sails, hearts and bellies be full !

https://oceanposse.com/thanksgiving-2024/
https://oceanposse.com/thanksgiving-2024/
https://oceanposse.com/thanksgiving-2024/
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

8) GOOD NAUTICAL

"Swimming Pool" anchorage in San Blas 🇵🇦

Swimmig pols anchorage

Great holding in 12-24’, great snorkeling, the restaurant/bar was so cruiser friendly we ate here everyday. Beware of the guy who tries to charge to anchor here. He tries to look legit with a receipt book and will try to get you to pay him between $10 and $100.

SWIMMING PPOL ANCHORAGE

09° 35.3250' N 078° 40.5500' W
⚓ 13 ' Sand

9) OCEAN POSSE PERKS
OCEAN POSSE

https://oceanposse.com/posse-perk-save-money/

JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE

10) PRO TIP
COOKIES AND FARADAY CAGES

11) MARINA PAPAGAYO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
https://oceanposse.com/marina-papagayo-sponsors-the-ocean-posse/

10° 38.3783′ N 085°39.225′ W

Marina Papagayo is proud to continue our sponsorship of the Ocean Posse fleet for the 2024/25 season. Our dockage discount for Posse members is:

  • Stay three nights pay for two
  • Stay for a week and pay for five days
  • Stay for a month and pay the annual monthly rate
  • Complimentary drink coupons for the Dive bar on arrival

We look forward to welcoming you to Marina Papagayo.

Best Regards,

Dan

OCEAN POSSE

GATEWAY TO THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC

Situated below the hurricane line and sheltered from the northern Papagayo winds, Marina Papagayo’s naturally protected harbor offers a year-round safe haven in a yachting paradise, just 30 minutes from an international airport. An idyllic stop-off point and staging area for epic diving and underwater adventures in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape. Malpelo Island, Isla del Coco, Coiba and the Galápagos are all close by.

A Full Service Deep Sea Port

Marina Papagayo offers 180 fully serviced berths for yachts up to 250 feet LOA, with both single & 3-phase electrical service, grey & black water disposal and wireless broadband. All complimented by a wide range of services and amenities, including mooring assistance, 24/7 monitoring, yacht assist, on-site provisioning, fuel bunkering and dockside concierge service. From airport transfer, shuttle service, car rentals, dining reservations and activities for captains and crew members, the marina concierge team is at your service.

Where Captain is King

While staying at Marina Papagayo, captains and crew enjoy access to select facilities and amenities on Peninsula Papagayo. Including seven spectacular beaches, the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, Andaz Costa Rica Resort Beach House and miles of hiking and biking trails. For insider access to nature unleashed, check out Papagayo Explorers Club. Their expert guides, naturalists and translators are available for crew expeditions off the beaten path.

Vessels of all shapes and sizes

Among its ultra-wide, custom-designed floating dock system, 180 owner and guest slips can accommodate a wide variety of watercraft. From superyachts and luxury cruisers to schooners and sportfishing vessels. Ultimately, 350 slips will fill the marina, making it the largest and most advanced in Costa Rica.

MARINA SUITES

The village at Marina Papagayo is undergoing a metamorphosis, offering new and enhanced amenities for owners and guests. A refreshed seaside apartment hotel offers studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites with daily housekeeping, pool, gym, lounge and meeting rooms.
RESERVE A SLIP NOW AT MARINA PAPAGAYO
MARINA PAPAGAYO

12) MV TIDINGS OF JOY
VISITS AN EMBERA VILLAGE 🏺 PANAMA

Women dancing in the communal hut.

Women dancing in the communal hut

12) MEET THE FLEET

13) TO STOP OR NOT TO STOP IN THE GALAPAGOS?

TO STOP OR NOT TO STOP IN THE GALAPAGOS?

The Galapagos is undeniably on many a cruisers bucket list. However, depending on ones drive, timeline, and/or budget, the in’s and outs of navigating the entry requirements and fees can be anywhere from reasonable and attainable to impractical and impossible.

Every year Ocean Posse boats are crossing the Pacific Ocean. Some boats plan a stop in the Galapagos, some boats make an emergency stop, while others still pass by en route to the Southern Pacific Islands further west. Erick and Jennifer from SV WINDSONG are among the fleet that planned their stop, made it happen, and adventured through the Galapagos.

Here they share their experience getting the approval to stop, the real fees they incurred, and their adventures during their stay. Please Note: regulations and requirements change often so the exact requirements today may be slightly different. Resources are provided to get up to date information.

ERICK REPORTS: ...more >>>
https://oceanposse.com/to-stop-or-not-to-stop-in-the-galapagos/

14) YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 🇪🇨
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
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Javier Plúa Rizzo

Office: +593 – 53 – 014 958 Mobile: +593 – 987 – 229 577

Email: javier@yachtagentsgalapagos.com Web: www.yachtagentsgalapagos.com

We are happy to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 15 % discount over services to the OCEAN Posse

15) OCEAN POSSE SPONSOR PREDICTWIND

16) SAFETY AND SECURITY

17) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

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20) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

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22) THE PANAMA CANAL

One incredible sailing fact about Panama is that it offers the unique ability to sail between two oceans—the Atlantic and the Pacific—within the same country. The Panama Canal, a 50-mile engineering marvel, allows vessels to traverse from one ocean to the other in less than a day , saving thousands of miles of travel around South America’s Cape Horn. This strategic waterway is not only a key passage for global maritime trade but also a bucket-list experience for sailors, offering a rare chance to navigate through lush tropical scenery while witnessing massive locks in action.
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