SY EVER AFTER ๐บ๐ธ Andrew & Laura - Jeanneau 44โฒ
ย Old wreck on the shore of Crab Cay, Abacos, Bahamas
SV CERCA TROVA ๐บ๐ธ Bruce & Lynette - Manta MK IV 42โฒ
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
MY TIDINGS OF JOY ๐บ๐ธ Jeff & Joy - DeFever 52โฒ
2) PANAMA POSSEย SEASON FINALE EVENT
PANAMA POSSE PANAMA YACHT FESTย
@ BUENADVENTURA MARINA
Saturday May 11, 2024 @ 17:00 PANAMA
Welcome
to our amazing Buenaventura Marina ! We welcome the participants of the
Panama Posse with an outstanding offer and a free first night if you
have never been here before โ we know you may never leave ย
Note * Billfish is excluded from Biggest Fish Awardย
Monster Mahi-mahi Teal brought aboard SY BASIK in northern Costa Rica ๐จ๐ทย
Emma on SY BASIK bringing in her best catch too.
Monster King Mackeral Peter brought aboard SY BOHEMIA
Leah on SY JUBEL brings in her first and biggest fish
Kyle on SY JUBEL also brings in an entry to the table
Chris on MV NEXT CHAPTER bringing on a Mahiย
Young crew member of MV NEXT CHAPTER, Lexi landed a big one in Costa Rica
While
she was setting the line out it hit and ran hard. She asks โCan the
lure be this heavy?!โ. She then reeled it in all by herself!
This Big Mahi being one of two Brandt on SV PRIYA caught south of Manzanillo Mexicoย
Karl on SV REMEDY says "First time ever. Gonna chow! ๐" ย
nice catch Ed! ย Eat well SV VOYAGER
SV OHANA and her crew brought in this big Tuna
While crossing the Tehuantepec, SV COURAGE brought on this big dorado
5) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:
MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ENTRY
Black Capped Night Heron in Zihuatenejo Bay
Itโs not so bad having them visit, itโs what they leave behind (splatters or poop) that is most unwanted!
MY TIDINGS OF JOY ๐บ๐ธ Jeff & Joy - DeFever 52โฒ
SV TIAMAT found a 'diesel bug' while prepping to cross the Pacific
This Gecko was not invited but is now welcome to stay on SV SERENITY
A mixed and most Unwelcom batch of birds on the bow of SV BRIGADOON
MV MARTINI did not roll out the welcome mat for this dapper dude on the bow
SV QUESO GRANDE did not invite the jet ski over for sun downers UNDER the tramp
Onboard SY FELICITร : ย Unwanted visitorโฆ no moths were harmed.ย
This thirsty bee was not invited to SV PILIALOHA for refreshmentsย
MV MUIRGEN sharing the sunset with a few unwelcome guestsย
While not on the guest list, SY MAISON DE SANTร had a stick bug show up for a dance party late night.
SV KNOT RIGHT
said, 'No Miss Kiskadee, you are not welcome to make a nest in my stack
pack, not today, tomorrow, or the next day. ย Not ever.'
6) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:
PICTURE OF THE YEAR
SY DA MMAD CAT captures the ghost shipย
SY MAISON DE SANTรย scoots in the sand at Starfish beach
SY MAISON DE SANTร underneath a double rainbow in the Perlas Islands
MV SUMMERBREEZE and their welcome party entering Mexico
Sunset in La Cruz Mexico from MY MOCEAN SICKNESSย
MY TIDINGS OF JOYย enjoys this sunrise off the Guatemalan coast
Jumping ray in front of Mexican sunset from MY TIDINGS OF JOYย
SY PRIYA captures a Humpback whale breaching
Rare and healthy flock of blue and yellow Macaws. ย Photo by SV WHIRLWINDย
SY CERCA TROVA witnesses this sunset while leaving Savannah, Georgia
SV CHALLENGE sailing into the sunrise
SV BISOU northbound at sunset
MY MUIRGEN captured this colorful sunset in Chacala, Mexico
SY YO-D-YO shared this Panamanian sunrise
SY JOURNEY witness Space X launch from Bahia San Marte, Sea of Cortez, Mexicoย
SY JUBEL enjoyed this white sand beach in the San Blas
MV SERENITY captures a pelican flying across a Costa Rican Sunset
7) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:
THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
Captain Dietmar on SY CARINTHIA had an engine failure and did five doughnuts in the 110 foot wide Gatun locks crossing through the Panama Canal before righting the vessel and continuing on.
Captain Walt of SY KNOT RIGHT struggled docking before his Canal transit
MV ROLLING THUNDER Pro
Tip: If your chart plotter is in the oven to protect it during a
lightening event, put the knob in the oven or otherwise disable the
stove till you take it (the chart plotter!) out. ย
8) ย AWARD NOMINATIONS:
HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
High winds recorded on SY TIAMAT on the dock in Vista Mar, Panama
SY SERENITYย saw some high winds while sailing the Papagayos
MV DELTA SWIZZLER recorded some high winds on the dock in Barra early in the season
9) AWARD NOMINATIONS:
GALLEY GOD(ESS)
Joy of MV TIDINGS OF JOY received the galley goddess award at the kickoff event in Barra de Navidad
10) AWARD NOMINATIONS:
GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
Muranda on SV FICKLE brought water membrane from the States to fellow posse member in Costa Rica...life saver!
11) AWARD NOMINATIONS:
BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
For Adam on SY SOULMATE ย boat yoga IS fixing winlass
For Bruce on SY CERCA TROVA boat yoga is repairing the water maker...again.
For SY LOST PEARL boat yoga is diving into hard to reach places.
For Mark on SY DAWN PATROL boat yoga means getting your feet in the air
For Bruce on ROXY boat yoga is done in tight spaces
12) CALLING FOR FINAL AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR:
COURAGE AWARD
SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION
SPEEDY AWARD โ SEVENSTAR AWARD
YODA OF THE YEAR
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NOMINATIONSย
INTO ANY AND ALL CATEGORIESย
THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH, 2024
Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat ย ย
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Hereโs how our service can benefit you:
1.
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Cinco de Mayo: Celebrating History, Culture, and Identity
Cinco
de Mayo, celebrated on the 5th of May each year, is a significant
cultural event observed primarily in Mexico and the United States. While
often associated with festivities, parades, and vibrant displays of
Mexican culture, the holiday holds deeper historical and cultural
significance. In this essay, we delve into the origins, historical
context, modern-day celebrations, and cultural implications of Cinco de
Mayo.
Origins and Historical Context:
Cinco
de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, which occurred on May 5,
1862, during the Franco-Mexican War. At the time, Mexico was facing
significant financial difficulties and political instability. The
country had recently emerged from a prolonged period of civil war and
was burdened by debt. In addition, the Mexican government had suspended
repayment of foreign debts, leading to tensions with European powers,
particularly France.
Napoleon
III, seeking to establish a French presence in the Americas and to
exploit Mexico's instability, sent troops to invade Mexico. The French
forces, considered one of the most powerful in the world at the time,
aimed to establish a puppet regime in Mexico under Emperor Maximilian I,
with French interests at the forefront.
However,
the Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, achieved a
remarkable victory against the French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Mexican troops successfully
repelled the French army, dealing a significant blow to Napoleon III's
ambitions in the region.
Cultural Significance and Celebrations:
While
Cinco de Mayo originated as a commemoration of a specific historical
event, its significance has evolved over time. Today, it is celebrated
as a symbol of Mexican heritage, pride, and resilience, particularly in
the United States, where it has gained widespread popularity.
Cinco
de Mayo is marked by various festivities, including parades, concerts,
traditional music and dance performances, culinary events, and street
festivals. These celebrations showcase the rich diversity of Mexican
culture, highlighting its music, dance, cuisine, art, and traditions.
Cinco de Mayo and Identity:
Beyond
its historical and cultural dimensions, Cinco de Mayo holds personal
significance for many individuals of Mexican descent. For them, the
holiday is a reminder of their roots, history, and heritage. It serves
as a source of pride and connection to their cultural heritage,
providing an opportunity to celebrate their identity and share it with
others.
Cinco
de Mayo is a celebration of history, culture, and identity that
transcends borders and resonates with people around the world. From its
origins in the Battle of Puebla to its modern-day celebrations, the
holiday serves as a symbol of Mexican pride, resilience, and heritage.
As we commemorate Cinco de Mayo each year, let us reflect on its
significance, honor its legacy, and celebrate the rich tapestry of
Mexican culture that continues to enrich our lives.
14) LAS PERLAS ๐ต๐ฆ PANAMA ย RECAPย
Yellow is sail track so far, green is the plan written in the sand at low tide
SY WHIRLWIND raises their kite to start off the voyage.
After
two nights on the east side of Isla del Rey we planned to weigh anchor
at noon for an anchorage 4nm south. ย Just before noon we were each
approached by a panga one by one and asked different questions.
The panga had 5 men in it ranging, I would guess, from the late
teens to mid thirties. ย They were cleanly dressed and had no
fishing gear aboard. ย One did all the talking while the rest but
the driver stood up looking up-current away from us, on our topsides,
and through the portlights into our boats. ย Something definitely
did not feel right as we watched them at the first boat in our fleet.
We
were the next boat; the boat in the middle. They told us they were
looking for a stolen panga. ย We spoke about the boat they were
looking for but it was odd that:
they didnโt speak as though alarmed or desperately searching
they did not give us a way to contact them if we did see the vessel
they did want to know where we came from, where we were going and how long we would be there. ย
When
they left our boat I instantly went to our radio and asked the first
boat if they were told about a stolen panga. ย They said, โNo, they
asked us for crackers.โ ย The third boat was listening to the radio
while watching the panga approaching. ย We asked them to take photos
which they did. ย The panga crew asked for crackers while looking
all about again. ย
After
the panga left we realized that we each boat felt cased. ย The
feeling was just that a feeling that we shared in varying degrees.
Nothing happened that was wrongโฆ.but what did happen did not feel
quite right. ย Speaking aboard our vessel,ย
SY WHIRLWIND,, and looking into the eyes of my husband and each of our children (10yo and 13yo) I knew we each felt it
in our gut. ย There was discomfort, vulnerability, and our safety
in the wind. ย Having our kids onboard is amazing and their safety
and security is a HUGE responsibility. ย We will err of the side of
caution when the safety and security of our crew is on the line.
This is not holding us back from being out here obviously but it
does keep us very keenly aware of our surroundings, our choices, and in
tune with our inner mama and papa bear.
Further,
I remembered one of the comments that struck me from the report off the
first boat that was attacked last year off Isla del Rey was that in
hindsight she said she didn't listen to her gut feeling. ย She said
how important that is to do and to remember this. ย The comment
struck me then and came back to me now as we discussed what we wanted to
do. ย I knew our crew would not be at ease a mere 4nm away which
had been the plan for the day. ย
We
decide our best move was going to be sailing further south in order to
put more distance between us and San Miguel. ย San Miguel is a
rather populated town on the north side of the island where they told us
they are from.
While
discussing this new plan another cruising boat was moving in to the
anchorage. ย We hailed them, told them what had just happened, and
invited them to join us. ย Yet another boat that had been more north
in the Perlas was on their way south to meet us. ย We communicated
with them as well and they were on board to go an additional 17nm to a
different anchorage. ย We attempted to contact Aeronaval (the
Panamanian version of the American Coast Guard), weighed anchor, and set
sail. ย
Perfect Spinnaker conditions: SYย WHIRLWIND & SY GALATEA
SY PATHFINDER set a great pace.
The
sail was absolutely excellent. ย Spinnakers were flying and the
wind was just aft of the beam. ย We sailed 17nm to the southern end
of Isla del Rey and anchored at the mouth of Rio Cacique. ย With
our anchors down, our number increased to five, and a visual on an
aeronaval station, we felt great relief. ย My relief was fueled by
the massive amounts of tropical black-blue-green butterflies that were
flying through the anchorage. ย This spot felt whimsical and wild.
Beyond the butterflies the mouth of Rio Cacique is incredibly
picturesque: a long beach with big lizard tracks on end and the entrance
to a great winding river to explore by dinghy on the other. ย For
three days we have continued to keep an eye out for one another and
explored by dinghy, kayak, and on foot. ย We have seen many locals
in pangas some selling fruit, others fishing or just moving about.
All seemingly friendly.
Our five boats anchored off Playa Cacique. ย Crocs enter stage right.
Big Lizard prints going overland between the ocean and the estuary.
Definitely changes my swim plan.
Reflections in Rio Cacique at low tide.
As seen from above, the River Rio Cacique, has some big bends in it.
Exploring the river at high tide
Just don't let it be a Three Hour Tour.
The trees grow so tall to get to the sun & you can see the branching of their root systems high out of the water.
Around the bend is Morro Cacique, another great place to anchor. ย Very protected
Plenty of room for our five boat flotilla
Interestingly,
I will share that I have had the opportunity to look much more closely
into Panamanian Emergency Response Systems. ย Here in Panama it is
written to hail channel 16 if in distress on the water, to call 108 if
in distress anywhere, or 911 in case of a medical emergency. ย In
real life this week our experience has been as follows:
While we have continued to try to reach aeronaval on Channel 16 on the radio no one has responded. ย
There is no cell service out here with which to call 108 or 911 if there is an emergency. ย
Over
our Starlink we have been successful through Whatsapp texting aeronaval
on Contadora. ย They know we were approached off Isla Espiritu
Santo and that we moved to Ria Cacique. ย They do not ask for or
require check inโs or outs so when we move on that is what we will do.
I do not plan to text them about our whereabouts unless we have an
issue in which case we will be lucky if our Starlink is on as we only
use it during the day when we are working.
Ultimately,
we, as mariners, are responsible for our safety on the water.
Having an organize, trustworthy, available backup of any sort is a
luxury. ย The great lesson for me so far has been that while the
choices we make about where we go, when we go, and how we go will are
all very practical and important, it is equally as important to listen
to our inner voice, to trust our gut, and change plans accordingly.
The
plan from here is to make our way over to Isla San Jose, the
southwesternmost island in the Perlas, and work our way north back to
where we started. ย This is definitely a special set of islands; I
am so grateful we are here, we are safe, and we are among friends.
ย
15) SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES ย is the heart and soul of the Panama Posseย
Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter. ย Maurisa is a sailor among
us. ย She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.ย
Mike bringing home the Corvina for some fresh ceviche.
16) POSSE PERK: MARINERS HELPING EACH OTHER THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL ย ย
With the help of friends & 2 hired line handlers SY CARINTHIAย goes through the Canal
Nicole from SY MAISON DE SANTร helps Carinthia throughย
Here is a 17 minute timelapse of going through the Panama Canalย
17) MARINA CHIAPAS
ย ๐ฒ๐ฝ SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE A CENTRAL AMERICAN RALLY
14ยฐ 41.67โฒ N 092ยฐ 25.185โฒ W
Discounts at the marina CHIAPAS for participating VESSELS
ย ย 7 days โ 1 day free
ย ย 2 weeks โ 2 days free
ย ย three weeks monthly fee
ย ย Night use of the barbecue area and luck for the participating boats, if
ย ย free use of the pool
ย ย a little party when we have 10 boats as a happy hour in the pool
MARINA IGY MARINA SANTA MARTA ๐จ๐ด SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
Hello PANAMA POSSE;
According to what was discussed today, Marina Santa Marta we are excited to be a Panama Posse Sponsors
and being included as a destination within the Rally
We will offer participants a 35% discount on the rate that we normally handle.
Let us know if you would need additional information from us.
Cordially
Juan Ernesto Gomez
comercial@marinasantamarta.com.co
msm@igymarinas.com
19) LONG LINES
Environmental & Cruiser Risks of Microplastics and Long Lines
Long
lines, driftnets, ghostiest, 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.
What are Long Lines?
Long
lines are an efficient and well administered, yet illegal, method of
over-fishing practiced by commercial fisherman all over the world. The
fishing technique uses a long main fishing line that extends sometimes
dozens of miles. The line contains branch lines (snoods or gangions)
which clips onto the main line. These branches of lines contain hooks
for randomly catching fish that are in the area. Main line with its
branches can contain as many as 3,000 hooks which target swordfish,
tuna, halibut, sablefish and of valuable species. Longlines attached at
the surface catch Tuna or Swordfish whereas those attached at the sea
floor target ground fish such as halibut or groupers or cod.
Longline
fishing is a prevalent form of commercial fishing and allows for
massive fish yields. Longlines can be used near the surface (pelagic
longlines) to catch open-water fish such as tuna and swordfish, or near
the seafloor (demersal longlines) to catch bottom-dwelling fish such as
cod or halibut. Longlines consist of a very long mainline (up to 60
miles long) that is set and dragged behind a boat. The mainline has
thousands of attached branchlines, each containing baited hooks used to
lure and capture target fish. An unfortunate consequence of the longline
design is that it attracts and easily snags non-target marine life
(known as bycatch). A wide range of animals such as sea turtles, sharks,
seals, seabirds, and marine mammals can get caught on hooks or
entangled in fishing line ย Interactions with longlines can cause
non-target animals, many of which are endangered, to suffer injury and
even mortality.
Longline Dangers
Longlining
practices lead to the creation of Ghost Nets as the plastics degrade in
the water. These nets were at one time made from hemp and other
naturals substance however in recent decades they are made from
microplastics that do not degrade. Storms, strong current, accidents,
and purposeful discarding of these net-like lines create an extremely
damaging.
Risk to Sailors
When
a surface long line which may extend as many as 3 miles perpendicular
from the shore is attached, it poses immediate risk to any boat
traveling. Longlines can easily become trapped in a propeller and
immobilize a vessel.
Risks to Environment
When
a long lines gets loose or is degraded to the point where it is
discarded, it will begin a journey that leads to catastrophic risk to
the environment. Since these lines have hooks made of metal and plastic
that does not biodegrade they will create hazards that damage marine
life. These drifting lines lost or abandoned at sea due to storms
causing strong currents, accidental loss, or purposeful discard become
ghost nets. Synthetic nets are resistant to rot or breakdown, therefore
ghost nets fish indefinitely in the oceans. Marine animals are easily
tangled in ghost nets as are the predators the dead animals attract. The
float line on the net allows it to be pushed in the current which
causes ecological damage to plant life and substrate habitats as the
nets drag the sea floor. In addition, oceanic microplastics pollution is
largely caused by plastic-made fishing gear like drift nets, that are
wearing down by use, lost or thrown away.ย
A
recent study reported that โFibers caused by long-lining were found to
be the most common plastic particle in the open water. These tiny
particles have been found to travel as far as 10 000 kilometers in the
Pacific Ocean and have reached even the most remote areas such as
Galapagos Islands, polluting its pristine waters and rich wildlife.
Below YOU will find the panama posse live update of long line reporting along the pacific coast.
Mark
and I first met in Seattle, I was rigging my first boat, Steel Breeze, a
Martin 242 for a race there although we were both living in Oregon at
the time! ย He in Mosier and I lived 6 miles away in Hood River.
Mark was a former windsurfer so sailing really piqued his
interest! ย He joined the Hood River Yacht club, took lessons and
offered to be crew on race days. ย He became the most reliable crew
member to my racing program! ย Soon we bought our second boat
together, an Olson 911 that we named Blue Martini. ย We kept her in
Seattle and made the trek north almost every weekend for years to race
and cruise in the Puget sound. ย Fast forward 12 years we were
considering retirement. ย We sold the race boat and purchased our
home, Dawn Patrol, an Outbound 46 in 2019. ย We spent a couple years
getting her cruise ready and in 2022 we sailed away from Seattle and
headed south! ย After a month stop in Ventura, we carried on, but
the weather changed and it was cold so we overnighted to San Diego and
arrived in Ensenada in time for thanksgiving! ย We always felt that
we missed something not being able to see the Channel Islands or
Catalina so this year, when faced with heading south to Panama or doing
something else we decided on a do over! ย We spent the winter
enjoying more of the Sea of Cortez and we are now sitting in Cabo
looking for the weather window to get us back north to San Diego!
We have many things planned, visits to see friends and family, a
small surgery and more cruising. ย In November, we will head back
down, this time heading to Zihuataneho where we turned around and start
cruising south! Our goal will be to get through the canal then up to the
east coast of USA by June next yeat! Looking forward to seeing our
friends and making new ones on our journey!ย
SY DAWN PATROL ๐บ๐ธ ย Laney & Mark ย - Outbound 46โ
Check
for rust, dents, or chemical deposits. Even the smallest leak will
render your device useless. It's important to inspect your fire
extinguishers on a monthly basis to check for any signs of a leak or
corrosion.
Between 26 and 40 feet, you need either two 5-B fire extinguishers or a single 20-B fire extinguisher.
Between
40 and 65 feet, you need either three 5-B fire extinguishers or one
20-B fire extinguisher and one 5-B fire extinguisher.
Got Lithium ย ? Class
D fire extinguishers are effective against lithium-metal battery fires.
Lithium-ion battery fires are Class B fires, indicating the presence of
flammable liquids, so a standard dry chemical or ABC extinguisher can put them out. Plus New high performance battery fire blanket are now designed for lithium ion battery packs.
With lithium smoke and expanding batteries you will also need Safety glasses Safety gloves
Marine
Safety Companies have developed a new high performance, multi-use,
lithium-ion battery fire blankets (โBlanketsโ) which are designed
specifically for fires involving devices incorporating lithium-ion
batteries.
ย
24) ย 75+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORSย
๐บ๐ธ Safe Harbor South Bay โ Chula Vista, USA
๐บ๐ธ Safe Harbor Ventura Isle - ย Ventura, USA
๐ฒ๐ฝ Cruise Port Village - Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas ย โ Mexico ย
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Puerto Escondido โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Palmira Topolobampo โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina el Cid โ Mazatlan โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta โ Mexico ย
๐ฒ๐ฝ PANAMA POSSE HQ ย โ Marina Puerto de La Navidad โ Mexico ย
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa โ Mexicoย
๐ฒ๐ฝ La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco โ Mexico ย
South
Bank Marina and Boatyard (previously known as Caicos Marina and
Shipyard) is please to announce ย the sponsorship of the PANAMA
POSSE with a 15 % discount over slips and certain services
Located
on the south shore of Providenciales, the Caicos Bank offers a natural
barrier to heavy wave action and storm surge. With an easy approach from
offshore through charted shipping channels which offer greater depth
than the surrounding banks. At 9โฒ full high tide, South Bank Marina and
Boatyard offers the greatest depth entry on the south shore of the
island.
South
Bank Marina and Boatyard operates the only 75 ton Marine Travelift on
Providenciales accommodating vessels with up to 25โ beam. Our Taylor
20,000lb marine forklift aides stepping masts and hauling twin engine
vessels up to 35โ. A tractor provides the quickest haul and launch
service available to our clients.
ย
CONTACT
The Marina at South Bank,
Long Bay Highway, Long Bay Hills, TKCA 1ZZ,
Turks and Caicos Islands
TEL +1 (649) 946 5600
EMAIL marina@southbank.tc
AMENITIES & SERVICES
Marine Service
At
South Bank Marina and Boat Yard we care for your vessel with passion
and meticulous attention to detail so that you may focus on the
enjoyment of the stunning Turks and Caicos waters.
ย ย Fuel provision
ย ย Chandlery: The Yacht Store
ย ย Ycahct Agency
ย ย Concierge Services
ย ย Laundry
ย ย Ice and beverages
ย ย Boat Storage Services (Wet & Dry)
ย ย Hurricane Tie down
ย ย Trailer Hurricane Tie Down
ย ย Pick up and delivery of vessels
ย ย Boat painting, Akexseal certified
ย ย Fiberglass work
ย ย Compound and waxing
ย ย Labeling
ย ย Power washing
ย ย Monthly boat servicing
HAUL OUT
HAUL OUT + STORAGE
We
are equipped to handle your haul-out needs efficiently and safely using
our Marine Travel Lifts, hydraulic transport trailers and
state-of-the-art haul-out facilities.
South
Bank Marina & Shipyardโs highly trained lift operators and staff
will safely move your boat to and from the haul-out slip as required
before and after launching, using our specially equipped work boats.
Our
extensive range of berthing facilities is tailor-made to fit the most
demanding requirements coupled with a wide range of incentives on offer
at select times of the year to provide the best berthing and boat
storage on Providenciales.
Inquire about our wide range of special offers should you wish to engage us for your longer term berthing requirements.
26) PANAMA CANAL AGENTย CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ
To
arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric
Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse
and the Pacific Posse
Erick Gรกlvez
info@centenarioconsulting.com
www.centenarioconsulting.com
Cellphone +507 6676-1376
WhatsApp +507 6676-1376
27) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
โOur
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore.ย
Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.
SY O2 ๐ง๐ช Luc & Viviane - Fountaine Pajot 42โฒ
Thor
Heyerdahl came ashore in Raroia French Polynesia. He'd sailed all the
way across the Pacific, setting out from Peru by himself on a 4,300-mile
journey โ in a homemade raft made only with balsa logs and hemp rope.
Heyerdahl's intent was to prove that pre-Columbian South Americans could
have made this same journey using their own primitive seafaring
technology several centuries before, allowing them to spread their
culture to the remote islands of the Pacific. After 101 days alone at
sea, Heyerdahl completed his so-called Kon-Tiki expedition, leaving the
world in awe.
The
land entrance to the Bora Bora Yacht club which offers food pool
moorings and dinghy docks and an eclectic crowd of sailors visitors and
honeymoon couples .
The
original Yacht Club was built by Americans in 1974. It's safe position,
in a little bay, was carefully selected because it is sheltered from
winds, has no underwater hazards, and is close to the only pass into the
lagoon.
WWI CANNONS @ BORA BORA was an key refueling base for American Navy convoys on their way to the South Pacific. Eight
7 inch cannons in total were installed, with seven still remaining,
around strategic coastal areas. Their locations are the hills above
Matira Point to the south of the island, Fitiiu Point to the east and at
Farepiti and Tereia Points to the north of the main settlement of
Vaitape.
BOBCAT was the secret code that the Americans had given in 1942 to the project of a military base in Bora Bora.
(1)
Motu Mute airfield (2) Motu Mute dock (3) Tupua seaplane base (4) Point
Tuahora battery (3 oโclock) (5) Point Matira battery (6 oโclock) (6)
Povai Bay anchorage area (7) Seven-inch barrel from Point Tereia and
mooring anchors from Povai Bay (8) Povai Valley ammo bunkers (9) Vaitape
town, dock, and church (10) Teavanui Pass (entrance to lagoon) (11)
Point Pahua battery (9 oโclock) (12) Cargo Landing No. 3 (13) Water dams
and ammo bunkers at Faanui Valley (14) Large ammo bunker (15) Refueling
dock (16) Oil storage tank (17) Point Tereia battery @ 11 oโclock (18)
Faanui Bay anchorage area and cruiser moorings (19) Faanui town
Amongst
other reasons, the island of Bora Bora was chosen because of its
enormous interior lagoon which could only be entered through a single
pass that could be easily controlled, especially when considering the
threat of submarines.
SY TARTARUGA ๐บ๐ธ Scott & Tami , Custom 46โฒ Cat
5) ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT
SY COMO ๐จ๐ญ Mark Beneteau Oceanis 55โฒ
6) CROSSING THE LINE ๐งญ SLIMY POLLYWOGS NO MORE
The
line-crossing ceremony is an initiation rite that commemorates a
person's first crossing of the Equator. The tradition may have
originated with ceremonies when passing headlands, and become a "folly"
sanctioned as a boost to morale, or have been created as a test
for seasoned sailors to ensure their new shipmates were capable of
handling long, rough voyages. Equator-crossing ceremonies, typically
featuring King Neptune, are common in the Navy and are also
carried out by the Pacific Posse.
By
the eighteenth century, there were well-established line-crossing
rituals in the British Royal Navy. On the voyage of HMS Endeavour to the
Pacific in 1768, captained by James Cook, Joseph Banks described how
the crew drew up a list of everyone on board, including cats and dogs,
and interrogated them as to whether they had crossed the equator. If
they had not, they must choose to give up their allowance of wine for
four days, or undergo a ducking ceremony in which they were ducked three
times into the ocean.
CONGRATULATIONS WHIRLWIND
Sailors
who have already crossed the Equator are nicknamed Shellbacks, Trusty
Shellbacks, Honorable Shellbacks, or Sons of Neptune. Those who have not
crossed are nicknamed Pollywogs, or Slimy Pollywogs, or sometimes
simply Slimy Wogs.
SY WHIRLWIND ๐บ๐ธ Maurisa & Mike & crew - Alajuela 48โฒ
7) MEET THE FLEET
โต
ZIGANKA III
โต๏ธSailing around the world since 2022. Always on the hunt for the next
kite- and climbing spot, while enjoying that perfect sail. Our pacific
route will hopefully be: Panama City to Galapagos to French Polynesia,
New Zealand. But you never know, what detours weโll take on our journey.
Las season's winner of the Picture of the Year Award
12) FLOATING THE ANCHOR CHAIN
๐ซ
WHEN ANCHORING IN CORAL
PROTECT VIBRANT CORAL
Where
and why we float the chain: At anchorages with (lots of) coral heads to
avoid the chain tangling on those coral heads. If the chain would
tangle on the coral heads it would have a couple of adverse effects: the
catenary effect of the chain is reduced (or even eliminated if tangled
very close to the bow of the yacht), lifting the anchor might be
difficult or even impossible without diving, the galvanization of the
anchor chain chafes off faster, more coral gets destroyed. The adverse
effect of floating the chain is obviously to loose the friction of the
part of the chain which is floating. The way we position / deploy the
buoys we end up with some 10m chain on the seabed. There is obviously a
residual risk of even that chain tangling, but less likely given of the
length of the chain thereafter and rather stable wind direction of the
trade winds.
When
we arrived in the Tuamotus we started off with fenders as we did not
carry anything else. The disadvantage of fenders is that they compress
if they submerse, one gets growth on them, etc. Those hard plastique
pearl farm buoys are much better. Some people say, they are washed
ashore everywhere in the Tuamotus as part of the operations of the local
pearl farm operations
Kauehi
was our first atoll and in any reasonable distance from the village the
shore line was cleaned by the locals. Nevertheless, many villagers have
their stash of pearl farm buoys in their gardens. So we simply walked
to one obviously very friendly fellow and asked whether we could have
four of them. He actually picked the four nicest he had, of the same
color, including lines attached to them and did not even want to have
anything in return. We put on clips/little carabines to the ends of the
lines for fast attachment / detachment to/from the anchor chain and were
ready to go.
What
kind of clips we use: We use little stainless steel carabiners, the
size is basically driven by the diameter to fit through a chain link,
i.e. it needs to be sufficiently thin (we have a 10mm DIN chain, so
carabiners end up being like 4-5cm in length), we use different sorts,
i.e. whatever we found in our related spare part bag.
Where
we position the buoys: Our approach is to put the first buoy typically /
normal conditions at 10m plus water depth from the anchor, then a buoy
every 5m of chain, after the fourth we let out another 7-8m of chain and
then hook the bridle. There are other recommendations which take a
multiplier to water depth (like 1.5x or 2x water depth), but we just
find that not suitable to accommodate for all ranges of water depths.
The 10m basically decides how much chain ends up on the seabed, one
could do less if the sandy patch is really small or more if there is a
larger sandy patch to anchor (in case one sees that at all).
With
this approach we end up with a few meters more chain out than based on
our non-floating chain length rule under normal conditions (we apply
waterdepth plus 30m) โ in bad conditions we obviously deploy more in
both cases (non-floating and floating).
How
we deploy the buoys: First we explore to find the spot we want to
anchor as usual. If possible we would look for a sandy patch for the
anchor itself, but despite the clear water, when anchoring in deeper
water we are not able to see for good and/or be able to drop the anchor
that accurately. We put out as much chain as we feel comfortable to
โdrive inโ the anchor. Then we pull up the chain again to the first spot
for the first buoy (the 10m + water depth), then put out 5m chain,
attach a buoy, etc. (lifting the anchor is as usual, just stopping at
every buoy and unclipping it, it does not really delay the process once
one gets the hang of it).
How
we clip on the clips: For us it is exactly the same as putting the
chain hook / bridle on. So in our case we have to bend over the pull pit
and downward to clip them on, but as said, thatโs the same as we do
with the bridle as well and โnormal procedureโ for us. If we had a
set-up where the chain hook would come through the bow roller, the clips
could go through as well as they are way smaller than our chain hook
and in our case it would be easy to get a clip and line from the front
through the bowroller back on deck. Difficulties I could only see
arising if it was โ due to bow design / set-up โ tricky to get to the
chain outside of the bow or the clip from the front through the
bowroller back on deck or into the chain locker, but thatโs set-up
specific, hard to comment in general (in the worst case I would deploy
by dinghy).
General
experience: In general, the boat swings easier than with a non-floating
chain, due to the missing friction of the chain length towards the
yacht. In places where the wind is dominant anyways and is stable trade
wind from the same sector all the time, thatโs no issue at all. In
places, where swinging is dominated rather by current or tide, one
obviously has to check for the space.
In
our case only the buoy closest to the yacht is floating on water level
in a low wind situation, the others are submersed. We actually measured
in one instance the depths of the clips on the anchor chain on an
anchorage where the anchor was at 11.5m depths: the clips of the buoys
were at 7m, 4m, 2m and 0m water depth respectively (starting from the
anchor) at low wind.
According to recent archaeological evidence, the Society Islands were settled from Samoa and Tonga around 200 AD.
Nine
tribal principalities emerged in the enclosed valleys, which in turn
were subdivided into individual clans. The stratified society was
characterized by a hierarchical leadership whose elite combined both
political and religious power. The leading families of Moโorea remained
linked by marriage and kinship for centuries with those of the
neighboring island of Tahiti. These connections led to important
alliances, but at other times were also the source of bloody
conflicts.
The
marae, a stone platform, was where the gods communicated with the
Polynesians and political, social and religious decisions were made. The
marae was tapuโsacrosanct. To violate it was to call down the godsโ wrath.
On
Moโorea the largest collection of maraes is in the Opunohu
Valley. More than 550 structures have been uncovered, including more
than 100 maraes
One
of the most visited sites in Moorea is the marae of โOpunohu. It is a
collection of almost 500 different structures: marae, dwellings,
agricultural terraces and archery platforms. You can discover the
different sites on the โtrail of the ancestorsโ, which takes you through
the forest from site to site.
This
ethnological and archeological trail provides a fascinating insight
into the lives of the people who once lived in the valley, and the
environment in which they lived.
Hiking Mo'ore'a ๐ต๐ซ French Polynesia
14) LOOKING FOR SPONSORS HOW TO SUPPORT THE ๐ฟSOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
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OCEAN POSSE MISSION
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Pass on relevant information to help fellow participants in a timely manner without personal opinions
Identify, document and reduce risks
Allow for flexibility and reduce pressures due to schedules
MEET THE GROWING LIST OF PACIFIC POSSE SPONSORS
CLOUD 9
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16) FREE FLEET TRACKING '24 ๐ฐ๏ธ
WITH PREDICT WIND
About Tracking:
Designed
to give interesting parties an overview. For specific
vessel details including their float plan, latest updates, changes,
positions and specific location related questions please contact each
vessel directly. If you are on passage let us know and the fleet
can monitor your progress.
22ยฐ 28.6466' S 166ยฐ 28'07833 "E Amรฉdรฉe Lighthouse NEW CALEDONIA
The Amedee Lighthouse, located near Noumea, New Caledonia has some fascinating facts.
Construction:
The Amedee Lighthouse was constructed in France in the late 1860s and
was shipped in pieces to New Caledonia. It was designed by French
engineer, Henri Becquerel, and stands as a testament to 19th-century
engineering.
Tower
Height: The lighthouse stands at a height of 56 meters (184 feet). It
is one of the tallest lighthouses in the Southern Hemisphere and offers
panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and islands surrounded by white
sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters with sea turtles nearby.
The
lighthouse is made of cast iron plates, which were riveted together to
form the cylindrical tower. It features a spiral staircase with 247
steps leading to the lantern room at the top. The lighthouseโs
distinctive red and white stripes make it easily recognizable.
The
original lense was made up of a series of prismatic segments and known
as a Fresnel lens. It was made in Paris in 1862 by the Sociรฉtรฉ des
Etablissements Henry-Lepaute and was replaced in 1985.
Conservation
Efforts: Due to its ecological importance, Amedee Island and its
surrounding waters have been designated a marine protected area. This
designation aims to preserve the diverse marine ecosystem and promote
sustainable tourism practices includes local free moorings
โ Good Anchorage & Mooring Balls @ 22ยฐ 28.55 S 166ยฐ 27.93 E Ilot Amadee ๐ณ๐จ NEW CALEDONIA
20) MEET OUR SPONSORS
John
Martin principal of Ocean Tactics has been assisting skippers with
weather and passage planning in the Pacific for many years is now
an official sponsor of the Pacific Posse.
PREDICT WIND
PANAMA CANAL AGENT ERICK GALVEZ CENTENARIO CONSULTING
Burgees
are available in French Polynesia starting in Nuku Hiva -
for additional location please arrange and pay for a 8 oz envelope to be
shipped to your preferred intl. location
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