FLEET UPDATE 2023-02-12

Panama Posse


PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

February 12, 2023

TOP NEWS  

  •  INTRODUCING THE 🪸 CORAL POD 
  • ⚠️ PIRACY ☠ ALERT PANAMA 🇵🇦
  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRIES 
  • EL SALVADOR  🇸🇻  BAR CROSSINGS
  • ENTRIES INTO HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
  • CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 LAND EXPEDITIONS 
  • BOAT YOGA POSES 
  • PATHFINDER   SOUTHERN  🇨🇷  COSTA RICA 
  • SEASON FINALE PARTY AT VISTA MAR MARINA  🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

1) PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY  RECAP

FLro de Cana

for sale below duty free prices and free 12 year and 18 year old rum flowing - life is good 

Ripping the Poker

Panama Possee Parteeee

The
Panama Possee, of which we’ve been members for four years now, had a
big bash with pig roast and open Flor de Cana rum (yes, we bought a 1/4
case). Don and I led the very boisterous Texas Hold ’em Poker
Tournament, to which I was able to come in third (Annie from SV Cygnus
Cygnus came in 2nd, and Bram from SV Codiwomple came in 1st, winning 50%
pot and a bottle of Flor de Caña ).

https://panamaposse.com/panama-and-pacific-posse-party-at-shelter-bay#gallery
The winner of the Galley God(ess) award

Announcing the winner of the Galley God(ess) award 

 And a big big thank you to our event sponsors

OPEN BAR
  • SHELTER BAY MARINA
  • FLOR DE CAÑA RUM
  • BELIZE TOURISM 
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • CENTENARIO CONSULTING
  • PREDICT WIND
  • VISTA MAR MARINA
  • BUENAVENTURA MARINA 
  • NEW - DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA

   We are please to announce our special discount for the Panama Posse with a 
15 / 20 and 25 % discount for active Panama Posse participants

  •     Yanmar
  •     Yamaha
  •     Tohatsu
  •     Suzuki
  •     Quicksilver
  •     Evenrude
  •     Johnson
  •     Mercury
  •     Brp

CONTACT :

info@dmmarinesupply.com

sales@dmmarinesupply.com

www.dmmarinesupply.com 

Phone        +507 444-6475

Whatsapp +507 6747-4918

Cell             +507 6747-4918

Delta Mike

2) INTRODUCING THE 🪸 CORAL POD 
THE NEW ROUTE IN THE PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE

On
February 3rd, 2023, The Belize Tourism Board officially announced its
partnership with The Panama Posse, the largest Pacific based sailing
rally which comprises a fleet of over 300 sailing vessels. The fun
filled family event was hosted by the Shelter Bay Marina in Colon,
Panama and had over 100 vessels from both the South Pacific Posse and
Panama Posse in attendance.

Belize
featured a presentation highlighting destination services and
attractions. The event also marked the launch of the “Coral Pod”, the
official Panama Posse member route to Belize; complete with anchorage,
route maps, attractions and tour guide listings which are available
exclusively to Panama Posse members and can be accessed on the
https://panamaposse.com/belize page. Members of the posse were treated to local rums, Marie Sharp’s hot sauces and a special Pig Roast courtesy of Shelter Bay Marina.  

Coral Pod

Belize
Tourism Board was represented by Mr. Wilber Pech, Business Development
Manager, Industry Development. A very special thank you was extended to
The Placencia Yacht Club, Hakim’s Shipyard and Thunderbird Marina for
coming onboard with special discounts for Posse members wishing to visit
Belize.

 It was a magical evening and we look forward to hosting the Posse members in Belize.

Marie Sharp Hot Sauces

Marie Sharp's Belize Hot souces 

South Cay

South Water Caye, Belize

South Water CayeDJI_0909
THUNDERBIRDS MARINE 🇧🇿 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

3) ⚠️ PIRACY ALERT PANAMA 

 Hey
guys Gabby here from Voodoo. We just got back to service and decided to
share what happened in Las Perlas, Panama. So we were anchored off isla
Contradora, I was outside having my coffee when a fellow cruiser (
"JEANNE / Ford, Michelle & Izzy their small dog )  pulled up
super close to us and told us they have been robbed and needed us to
call the police. We were not robbed but helped a fellow cruiser who was.
We told them to anchor and went over to help. This boat was anchored
off isla del ray at Isla del Espiritu Santo Panama ( it got great
reviews on navionics) at 8pm small skiff approached their boat super
fast ( so fast their dog didn't even bark). 3 men in total boarded,
before the women got outside she already had a gun in her face. They
told the couple to lie down face down in the cockpit. While one guy held
a gun to their heads the other two guys pulled EVERYTHING out of the
boat, closets, bilge, everywhere. They took anything of value. They took
tools, ipads, phones, hand held radios, everything. They took the gas
can to the dinghy (since they couldn't detach the motor). They then
made them go in the bow room and cut the vhf radio wire as they
left. We tried to find authorities at isla Contradora but there are no
police there. They told them they had to report it in Panama city. We
decided to leave after that as well since we did not want anything
similar to happened to us. The couple is fine thankfully they are not
hurt at all, but being robbed at gunpoint is very scary.  If anyone
has any questions I will try to answer them the best I can but keep in
mind I just helped them the next morning.

NOTE: We are waiting for a first hand account from the vessel 

Piracy

"LOCATION:
08 25.7N 078 51.2W.   Jeanne (I think that's spelt
correctly). Ford and Michelle and Izzy the small dog. It's Fontaine
Pajot cat US flagged.

The perpetrators  were headed north after robbery the bastards."

The
boat came from the south and left to the north, Ford thinks to a small
town near there? He thinks he would recognize the panga.

They
went to Contadora police in the morning who said they only deal with
minor crime. They reported to aeronaval(?) here at La Playita Marina.
Police(?) in Panama City shut today. Reporting it on Monday." Reported
by SY MEHALA and verified by SY VODOO

4) BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRIES 

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

MAHI MAHI - DORADO 

FREEDOM

Sunrise today crossing the Tehuantepec. Beautiful crossing

Freedom

SY FREEDOM  🇺🇸 David & Sheri -  Beneteau 55′

FREEDOM-DavidFREEDOM-Sheri

Caught two of these yesterday! Rooster Fish! And one Jack Creval

CEDAR plug

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸  Andrea & Danny - Lagoon ’42

DA MMAD CAT DannyDA MMAD CAT AndreaDA MMAD CAT Chloe
Caught between Chacala and Punta De Mita on a squid with a belly strip of Jack Crevalle. Made great sashimi and awesome tacos.

Caught between Chacala and Punta De Mita on a squid with a belly strip of Jack Crevalle. Made great sashimi and awesome tacos.

SY OZ -  Steve & Susan - Catana 40′

OZ SusanOZ Steven
50 inch dorado on a cedar plug yesterday en route Boca Chica to Ensenada Rosario.

50 inch Dorado on a cedar plug yesterday en route Boca Chica to Ensenada Rosario Panama.

Golfito Report!

There
is a small and very rustic restaurant high on the ridge above Golfito
with an awesome view. Food isn’t bad either but you are definitely
paying for the view. There is a rickety little observation platform you
can pay to go out on for an even better look down into the harbor. You
can locate this on google maps as “Mirador Las Torres

donde
Jovita”. Local people think nothing of hiking up here on a weekend
morning for excercise. It was about 5-1/4 miles from the marina. Hike or
drive the road up through the jungle is terrific. There is also a
lovely vista from an intermediate spot much closer to sea level
identified as “Mirador La Torre Cerro Adams”. The “torres” are the radio
antenna high on the ridge visible from many parts of town. 

There
is an interesting boat ride, hire one or use a fast dinghy, from deep
inside Golfito Harbor through dense mangrove swamp to the mouth of the
Rio Coto. This is the protected, that is avoiding open water, route to
Zancudo. Passable...

Navigator3

Easy,
if time consuming international self-checkout in Golfito. Longest wait
is at the bank to pay for the zarpe. Standard fare: Immigration (across
the street from Samoa Hotel) then Port Captain(on access road to new
marina) then bank(top of the hill) then customs(in duty free zone past
airport), sequence not relevant for these two, then back to Port Captain
to collect your completed zarpe. 

Bruce
GOLFITO

Of
course I got to immigration behind the guy with a sack of 280 passports
so that caused a delay:). If you don’t want to deal Bruce Blevins,
above, is great and can do it all. He and his staff are also
surprisingly forthcoming with all kinds of information and will tell you
exactly what you need to do even if you’re doing it yourself.
Refreshing!!

GOLFITO

The stillness of the bay in Golfito CR

GOLFITO

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

 

5) EL SALVADOR  🇸🇻  BAR CROSSINGS 

I had an experience of my sailing life getting over the bar in BdS. I suppose many of you can relate… but what a thrill, surfing at 13 kts

I
had an experience of my sailing life getting over the bar in BdS. I
suppose many of you can relate… but what a thrill, surfing at 13 kts

SY SIDONIA  🇺🇸 Janus - Hans Christian 40′

SIDONIA - Janus
SEEKER
Seeker
Seeker

MY SEEKER  🇺🇸  John & Tammy - Selene 62′

SEEKER TammySEEKER John

6) ENTRIES INTO HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 

REVERENCE

34.4 knots  

airbender Wish I could say we are 1.2 way… not yet. Sustained winds 20, higher gusts - the fun part is just up ahead traveling with Stella Blue, Pilialoha & Stray Cat

 Wish
I could say we are 1.2 way… not yet.  Sustained winds 20, higher
gusts - the fun part is just up ahead traveling with Stella Blue,
Pilialoha & Stray Cat

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸   Mike & Colleen  - Lagoon 42′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

46.7 knots

SY STRAYCAT 2 🇨🇦   Derick & Barb - Lagoon 38′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

Pilialoha, Stella Blue, Stray Cat, and Air Bender heading South East

PAPAGAYO WINDS

PAPAGAYO WIND VIDEOS AROUND CABO SANTA ELANA 🇨🇷  COSTA RICA

SY PILIALOHA  🇺🇸   Rick & Maria - Beneteau ’37

PILIALOHA Rick PILIALOHA Maria

7) ADVENTURES IN WAITING FOR BOAT PARTS IN HUATULCO  🇲🇽  MEXICO 

MAISON DE SANTE

Turtle Tracks in Huatulco

TURTLE TRACKS

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

MAISON DE SANTE Keenan MAISON DE SANTE Nicole

8) CHIAPAS  

LAND EXPEDITIONS 🇲🇽  MEXICO 

Vintigathor crossed the bar

If anyone has a week in Marina Chiapas, I would highly recommend a trip into the interior. 

From there we visited El Chiflòn, Lagos de Montebello, Zinacantán and Chamula , Aqua Verde and Misol Ha and 

Agua Azul Waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico

Agua Azul Waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico 

Ready

had an amazing day in Palenque.

Tidwalker in Chiapas

We did the Sumidero Canyon, stayed in amazing San Cristobal and used it as a center of our explorations. 

Waterfall

 All
organized by Miguel Angel of Chiapas Tours, who will come down to
Marina Chiapas to discuss. He supplied us with a van and driver for the 7
day trip. You organize your own accommodations.

MIguel

MIGUEL ANGEL

Tour provided Courtesy of Discovery Tours

+52 962 133 6820  WHATSAP  

 MY TIDWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan & crew  - Nordhavn 57′

TIDEWALKER Alan
https://panamaposse.com/marina-chiapas

MUST SEE IN CHIAPAS

  •     San Cristobal de las Casas
  •     Palenque
  •     Izapa
  •     Finca Argovia Ruta del Cafe
  •     Finca Hamburgo Ruta del Cafe
  •     Yaxchilán
  •     Agua Azul
  •     Misol Há
  •     Bonampak
  •     Pico de Loro
  •     Tacaná Volcano
  •     Chocolate Tour
  •     Iguana Reservation
  •     Crocodile Reservation
  •     Rum Master Class Ron Bonampak
  •     Lagos de Montebello
  •     Cañon Del Sumidero
  •     Arco del Tiempo
Pico de Loro

    Pico de Loro Chiapas

9) EPSILON BARRA & ACAPULCO  🇲🇽  MEXICO

EPSILON IN ACAPULCO

Epsilon in Acapulco

EPsilon

SY EPSILON 🇺🇸 Bill & Cheryl - Island Packet 41′

EPSILON CherrylEPSILON Bill

 
10)   ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES 

SY QUESO GRANDE II  🇺🇸  Lance & Sherri  -  Seawind 41′

QUESO GRANDE II SherriQUESO GRANDE II Lance

11) PATHFINDER IN SOUTHERN  🇨🇷  COSTA RICA  

PATHFINDER

Monkey Bay in Golfo Dulce

PAthfinder

PICTURE OF THE WEEK 

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

One of the Deep water fjords in Central America 

And a wall of green.

Jungle looking back at you 

Pathfinder
Pathfinder
Bay

Resort Anchorage 

https://goodnautical.com/gma/costa-rica?field_gma_value=CR
Golfo Dylce

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸  Jean-Philippe & Nicole -  Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

12) GENEKERS AND SPINNAKERS  

Gennaker and Spinnakers

Yesterday was a great spinnaker day. Today, only 3k wind, so motoring.

SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸  Bruce & Lynette - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS Lynette

13) MEANWHILE BACK IN BARRA 

BACK IN BARRA

Mariachis are roaming the streets of Barra 

MANUEL ANTONIO

Boat dog picture of the week 

ROchambeau

SY ROCHAMBEAU  🇺🇸   Rolf & Beverly -  Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

14) 43+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE

https://panamaposse.com/longlines
LONGLINES

15) SAVE THE DATE
SEASON FINALE PARTY AT VISTA MAR MARINA 

AWARDS

End of season award celebrations will be held at Vista Mar Marina our Panama Pacific Headquarters on Sunday May 21st 

Junkanoo Bahamas

 PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD  CATEGORIES

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • 2  X GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔  
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
  • COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries   ✔winner announced already

Galley God

2021-2022 Galley God Award Winner Lucky Chucky MY HO'OKIPA

 

16)  71+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico  

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico  

🇬🇹 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  

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica  

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica  

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador  

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama  

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – 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 & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic    

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA  

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA  

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA  

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA  

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth,  USA  

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA  

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

https://panamaposse.com/thunderbirds-marine-belize

17)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES

SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES SAN DIEGO SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE >>

18) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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19) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE  

20) WORK REMOTELY FROM YOUR YACHT
JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

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  • WANT TO HELP ? 
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  • PROGRAMMING SKILLS ?
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  • SALES ?
  • LIKE DETAILS  ?
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? 
  • PARTY PLANNING ? 
  • DOCUMENTING ?
  • ORGANIZING ?
  • SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH ? 

We can always improve - so  if anything peaks your interest please email registration@panamaposse.com 

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow
On 2 October 2021, a large fire occurred in the town of El Cayo on a cay named Bonacca which is part of an island named Guanaja off the north coast of Honduras. The fire started around daybreak and spread quickly into businesses and homes. It forced hundreds of residents to evacuate and flee for safety.

GUANAJA - BAY OF ISLANDS 🇭🇳 HONDURAS 

On
2 October 2021, a large fire occurred in the town of El Cayo on a cay
named Bonacca which is part of an island named Guanaja off the north
coast of Honduras. The fire started around daybreak and spread quickly
into businesses and homes. It forced hundreds of residents to evacuate
and flee for safety.

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FLEET UPDATE 2023-02-01

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

February  1, 2023

TOP NEWS  

  •  PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY 
  •  PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
  •  ENTRY INTO THE BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
  •  ENTRIES INTO HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  •  SEMI-UNINVITED VISITORS 
  •  BOAT YOGA POSES 
  •  THE BAYS OF HUATULCO NATIONAL PARK 🇲🇽 MEXICO
  •  MANUEL ANTONIO 🇨🇷  COSTA RICA PARK UPDATE
  •  ⚠️WARNING FISHING CONTRAPTION OUTSIDE PLAYA VENAO 🇵🇦 PANAMA
  •  LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES IS A MEDIA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE  
  •  MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT   🇧🇿 BELIZE 
  •  DRAKE BAY 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 
  •  NOMINATION FOR GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Entering the bar in EL Salvador

Crossing the El Salvador bar!! 
All went well for the three boats, StrayCat, Stella Blue and Pilialoha
🌊 Entering the bar into 🇸🇻  El Salvador 

1) PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

SHELTER BAY PARTY

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23    

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS
SHELTER BAY MARINA
CENTENARIO CONSULTING
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
 

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM

 

bring your pokerface

GET READY FOR THE 
OPEN FLOR DE CAÑA RUM BAR 

JUANJO IS ROASTING A PIG 

🐖+🔥+ 🍹

THE BEST SIDES AND APPETIZERS 
WILL WIN PRIZES AND FAME  

PLUS SPECIAL SAVINGS  RUM SALE ON SITE FOR THOSE
 HEADING TO THE 💰💰💰 SOUTH PACIFIC 

ON SITE AWARDS 

BEST GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD TO BE GIVEN TO 
BEST SHARED DISH 

HERE IS THE LIST OF SIDE DISHES YOU COULD WIN WITH  

 
ALL VESSELS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN 
BY LAND OR BY SEA BUT YOU NEED TO RSVP HERE 

+

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT 
organized by Casino Magnate Nina from SY Enjoy 
 
 MEXICAN TRAIN MASTER OF THE OCEANS TOURNAMENT

BAR

 DETAILS + 
 AND RSVP HERE
 

2) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Stray Cat

Thanks to Kim on Stella Blue for the pic of us sailing along at sunset.

SY STRAY CAT II 🇨🇦 Derick & Barb - Lagoon 38′

STRAY_CAT 2 STRAY_CAT 2
SEEKER SUNSET

 Bahía Papanoa, Guerrero 🇲🇽 Mexico 

SY SEEKER  🇺🇸   John & Tammy  - Selene 62′

SEEKER TammySEEKER John
Ilsa Ballena

Sunset at Isla Ballena Costa Rica

But
no response from Los Suenos Marina in Herradura. So still not an option
for fuel or anything. 2 Anchorages listed in Good Nautical, we’re very
happy here and found new inflatable paddleboards  

And Herradura, CR has amazing sunsets. 🧡🌅1

 Bahia / Playa Herradura 🇨🇷 CR has amazing sunsets. 

SUNSET ALERTS

SY PATHFINDER   🇺🇸  Nicole & Jean-Philippe  - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole
Sunrise this morning at Rodriguez Key. On our way to Marathon.

Sunrise this morning at Rodriguez Key. On our way to Marathon 🇧🇸 Bahamas.

SY NO REGRETS  🇺🇸 Bruce & Lynette - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS BruceNO REGRETS Lynette
REVERENCE

SY REVERENCE 🇺🇸  Mike & Leah - Tayana 58′

REVRENCE MikeREVERENCE Leah
Zephyr San Blas

San Blas, Bliss 🇵🇦  Panama 

San BLas with Starlink

Starlink operational in Panama

San BLas BLiss 2

SY ZEPHYR 🇺🇸 Laura & Chris -  Lagoon 45′

ZEPHYR ChrisZEPHYR Laura
Vintigathor crossed the bar

Vingathor Just crossed the bar, all went smooth. @Pilialoha, @STELLA BLUE - Larry, @SV Stray Cat 2 - we are waiting for you!

VINGATHOR  🇸🇮  Dino & Maja Tayana 42′

3)  HAPPY FACES OF THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE

Happy Faces

304 Yachts from 27 Ensigns form the forward scouting sensors of the  fleet 

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4) ENTRY INTO THE BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 

NAVIGATOR

5) AND ENTRY INTO HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 

Navigator high wind

33.7 knots 

MY NAVIGATOR   🇨🇷 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

NAVIGATOR Dave
DA MADD CAT

28 knots

SY DA MMAD CAT  🇺🇸  Andrea & Danny - Lagoon 42'

DA MMAD CAT DannyDA MMAD CAT AndreaDA MMAD CAT Chloe

6) SEMI-UNINVITED VISITORS 

TIDEWALKER

Live as it happens!

We are 55 nm off shore and this little swallow flew around the bridge of the boat twice and then came in and sat by the window!

He then flew out and came in and is now sitting on Sandy’s arm.

He/she must be pretty tired and tuckered out to do this. He can stay as long as he wants!

TIDEWALKER

 MY TIDWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan & crew  - Nordhavn 57′

TIDEWALKER Alan
uninvited visiotrs Had this lil guy taking a break from last nights not so fun rolly seas. la vida gyspea

Had this lil' guy taking a break from last nights not so fun rolly seas. 

 
7) AND ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES 

SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸  Kurt, Linda & Rigby - Catana 47′

LA VIDA LindaLA VIDA KurtLA VIDA Rigby

8) THE BAYS OF HUATULCO NATIONAL PARK 🇲🇽 MEXICO

The bays of Hautulco

the bays are quiet after all the panagas with tourists leave 

Huatulco

there are  many bays to choose from while waiting for parts  or the Tehuantepec to die down 

Lot’s to discover – details for these anchorages in goodnautical.com

As
a side note for you movie buffs – Bahia  Cacaluta @ 15°43.3053′ N
096° 09.8316′ W   was the filming location for the “secret”
beach scenes from the award-winning Mexican cult flick

Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN”  -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qg6n7V3kO4

The dive bays of huatulco

dive and snorkel sites in these bays

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸  Keenan & Nicole Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

9) PANAMA POSSE PARTIES 

Ramble On Rose and Da MMAD Cat enjoyed getting SHIP FACED with Paul and Katie!  Welcome to the Posse

MY SHIP FACED  🇻🇮 Paul and Katie  - Nordhavn 60′

SHIP FACEDSHIP FACED

10) MANUEL ANTONIO 🇨🇷  COSTA RICA 
PARK UPDATE

COSTA RICA MANUEL ANTONIO PARK

The quintessential Panama Posse anchorage @ Manuel Antonio Park CR 

MANUEL ANTONIO
Park Anchorage

It
was established in 1972 and considered the smallest of any Costa Rica
national park. It is well known for its beautiful beaches and hiking
trails. In 2011, Manuel Antonio was listed by Forbes as among the
world’s 12 most beautiful national parks.

Thanks
to your write up  and seminar video we were able to enter Manuel
Antonio Park, CR. But there are new details/rules to follow.

https://manuelantoniopark.com/

*The park is now CLOSED on TUESDAYS ( not Monday )

*Anchoring
at the park requires an in person deposit at Banco Nacional (there’s
one in Quepos) prior to anchoring. The park ranger did not give us the
account number. He tried to purchase online with us but couldn’t, we
bought two kids’ admissions ($10usd)for our $8usd anchorage instead. I
don’t think they will allow that purchase again.

*
IT’S “ILLEGAL” TO ENTER THE PARK BY THE BEACH WHERE YOU ANCHOR. (To
quote angry park ranger) Especially before 7am, park’s first entrance
time. (If you want to try to enter by the park beach, wait until people
arrive to mix in with the crowds.Then walk through park to front
entrance. They are watching.) Technically you must come to shore at
Espadilla Beach and enter through the official entrance. 

*You can’t leave anything on the official park...

Manuel Antonio

From Pez Vela marina regarding Manuel Antonio Park, CR:

With the payment of the anchorage fee you can enter the beach with a dinghy dinghy.

You
must have with you the proof of payment and the entrance fees because
the park rangers will ask for them and you can only access one of the 3
beaches of the national park, we believe it is #2.

We also share with you the website where you can buy tickets to the national park. https://serviciosenlinea.sinac.go.cr/

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸  Jean-Philippe & Nicole   Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

11) ⚠️WARNING 
FISHING CONTRAPTION OUTSIDE 
PLAYA VENAO 🇵🇦 PANAMA

WARNING

fishing contraption outside playa venao hazard @  07 24.522' N 080 11.37' W

SY CARINTHIA  🇺🇸  Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi - Lagoon 44'

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi
PICK UP YOUR BARREL OF HOPE

SV MAISON DE SANTE IS CARRYING THE TORCH 

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Our goal is to find the silver lining and long term solutions to communities living in coastal impact zones.

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Nicole

Agua termales in the Huatulco hills. Making lemonade out of lemons as we wait for a new depth sounder.

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

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14) MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT   🇧🇿 BELIZE 

Belize
is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly
small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines
to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize
Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes,
hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins
like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai;
and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language
of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois.
Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.

Woman in Belize

ALTUN HA IS A MAJOR CEREMONIAL CENTER IN BELIZE 
 OCCUPIED DURING THE CLASSIC MAYAN PERIOD. 

Altun Ha

Thirteen
structures surround two main plazas at the site.  The two tallest
temples, Temple of the Sun God (the structure depicted on Belikin beer
bottles) and Temple of the Masonry ALtars, rise 60 feet above the grassy
plaza floor.  

https://panamaposse.com/altun-ha

Perhpas
Altun Ha’s most famous  Pendergast’s discovery of a huge jade
headed replica of Kinich Ahau, the Sun God, in 600 and was owned by an
elderly priest.  At the time of its discovery, this priceless relic
was the largest of its type ever recorded in the Maya world – almost 6
inches tall and weighing nearly 10 pounds.  On rare occasions this
Kinich Ahau repllica is taken on exhibition tours.

Altun Ha

Altun
Ha covers an area of about 5 square miles and includes an extensive
swamp north of the plazas.  It’s believed that up to 10,000 people
lived here during the Classic period of Maya civilizatin, as late as
A.D. 1000.

Altun Ha

Altun
Ha was  settled long before the Classic Mayan as many as 2,000
years ago.  For a Mayan City, the site is unusual.  The soil
is thin which may indicate that it was a traiding center rather than
anagricultural community

t was an mayor link in the coastal trade routes, and had contact with Teotihuacan at an early time in Maya history.

This is one of over 40+ MUST SEE SITES ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE 

https://panamaposse.com/must-see

15) DRAKE BAY 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 

Great find in Drake Bay to get in the nature and hike, for free! 

DRAKE'S BAY

Drake Bay Hiking Trail starts from the west/south end of the beach. 

Drake's Bay

We
just had an amazing walk/hike through the jungle and past gorgeous
beaches(in water shoes no problem) to arrive at San Josecito Beach.

Drake Bay

 It took us 3 1/2 hours one way including a small boat across the river near high tide ($2usd per person)

Drake Bay

 We are feeling so good about this experience and 

On the beach looking north

the freedom to explore on our own, not so bummed about the organized tour after all.

BAMBU

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

16) 41+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE

https://panamaposse.com/longlines

*
These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners - this is
simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate
picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed
often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.

LONGLINES

17) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 
PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA

International Yacht Brokerage –
 how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –

Charles

Thrilled
to announce that Panama Yacht Broker has teamed up with the one and
only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising resource, Panama Posse brings a
world of sailing knowledge and resources to the table. From route
planning and local intel to connecting with other cruisers, Panama Posse
has it all. We are honored to join that list of resources thanks to our
partnership. 

Our
clients have exclusive access to complementary yacht brokerage
expertise, and discounts on listing agreements. Whether you're a
seasoned sailor or just setting sail for the first time, Panama Yacht
Broker has a boat for everyone and can also help you sell your boat when
the time is right.

CONTACT 

Charles Badoian
Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: 
PA +507 6378-8345
US  +1 305-735-1661
Skype: badoian
E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

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18) NOMINATION FOR 
GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

"HUGE THANKS to Bet & Cam on @SouthernCrossEh!
BC for getting out of bed at 1am and walking half a mile around town to
find my dog, Sophie, who escaped from the boat after being scared by
fireworks! We had at happy ending by 2am after finding her at her
favorite restaurant, The View, in good hands with the owner, Manuel. If
you’re ever in Barra de Navidad, be sure to visit The View above the
marina & lagoon and eat some yummy pizza & play pool at The
View."

Rochambeau-Bev&Rolf & SOPHIE 

@Rochambeau-Bev&Rolf We all love a happy ending. Glad she’s home safe and sound. Sleep well 🐾

SY SOUTHERN CROSS EH ! 🇨🇦  Bet & Cam -  Ta Yang 42′

SOUTHER CROSS EH BetSOUTHER CROSS EH Cam
Alka

Alka's 2021-2022 Entry 

19) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD  CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

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*no bill-fish entries   ✔winner announced already

Rio Frio Cave

The Rio Frio Cave is one of the many  caving systems throughout Belize.

This view of the entry 65 feet tall.    
Rio Frio Cave  🇧🇿  BELIZE

 

20)  71+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

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22) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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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

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FLEET UPDATE 2023-01-24

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PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

January 24, 2023

TOP NEWS  

  •  PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY
  •  NICOLE LEADS IN  BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT  
  •  PASSAGE NOTES & PICTURES
  •  THE BARREL OF HOPE
  •  DIGITAL YACHT SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
  •  PANAMA POSSE GATHERINGS
  •  NO REGRETS AND THE ROCKET
  •  STARLINK FLEET FEEDBACK  
  •  MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT  🇧🇿 BELIZE 
  •  BOCA CHICA & COIBA 🇵🇦 WESTERN PACIFIC PANAMA
  •  PATHFINDER'S  🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 
  •  LA RUTA DEL CAFE CHIAPAS 🇲🇽  MEXICO
  •   37+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
Sunrise in Coiba

Sunrise from Isla Rancheria, Coiba Naional Park 🇨🇷 Panama   
⚓17' Sand  07°38'09.6" N 081°42'33.8"W   

1) PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

SHELTER BAY PARTY

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23    

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS
SHELTER BAY MARINA
CENTENARIO CONSULTING
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
 

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ON SITE AWARDS 

BEST GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD TO BE GIVEN TO 
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HERE IS THE LIST OF SIDE DISHES YOU COULD WIN WITH  

 
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2) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

SY FELICITÀ  🇺🇸   Gretchen & Tim  Catalina 42′

felicita felicita
SOLMATE'S RAINBOW OF THE WEEK

dipping the rail 

SY CODDIWOMPLE   🇺🇸  Jessica & Bram - Ta Shing 40′

CODDIWOMPLECODDIWOMPLE
NAVIGATOR

NAVIGATOR exiting the bar  🇸🇻  EL SALVADOR 

MY NAVIGATOR   🇺🇸  Dave - Nordhavn 46′

NAVIGATOR Dave

3) LEAD IN THE BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 

 Soulmate stu
Rainbow

 MY SOULMATE  🇺🇸 Hatteras 63′ Stuart & Robyn - Hatteras 63′

SOULMATE SunnySOULMATE RobynSOULMATE Stu

LEADER IN THIS SEASON'S LARGEST 
FISH CAUGHT  

NICOLE IT'S A MONSTER !!!  

The prize is this season is who can catch a bigger fish than NICOLE !!!

MEXCAL

meantime in the galley with bounty from la ruta del mexcal ... 

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸  Keenan & Nicole Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
salacia

Caught on the way into Tenacatita

SY SALACIA 🇺🇸 Peter & Donna - Santa Cruz 50′

SALACIA PeterSALACIA Donna
serentiy Finally! A wee bit of competition

 Finally ! A wee bit of competition  ... Barely.

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸  Mark & Kathryn Antares 44′

SERENITY Kathryn SERENITY - mARK
Tidwalker
TIDEWALKER

MY TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

TIDEWALKER Alan

4) PASSAGE NOTES & PICTURES 

Airbender
Airbender

SY AIR BENDER  🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′  

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike
Da Madd Cat
Good morning, Southern Cross da madd cat

Good morning, Southern Cross  

da madd cat Just traded a gallon of water for these grande camarones

 Just traded a gallon of water for these grande camarones

Da Madd Cat

A little bit more wind and swell here. da madd cat

A little bit more wind and swell here. da madd cat

Last night’s pre-TPec Crossing party on Da MMAD Cat

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny - Lagoon ’42

DA MMAD CAT DannyDA MMAD CAT AndreaDA MMAD CAT Chloe
Zihuatanejo

The magical port of Zihuatanejo 🇲🇽 Mexico 

Zihuatanjeo

The bay of Zihuatanejo - holds the 19 year old Guitar Fest  and 2023 Sail fest 

Chart of Zihuatanejo

SY FREEDOM 🇻🇬  Paul & Nargas - Fountain Pajot 47′

FYI we need your head shots !

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help communities and entities living on the edge and define new
standards of sustainability.

Our goal is to find the silver lining and long term solutions to communities living in coastal impact zones.

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MUST SEE IN  CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

  •     San Cristobal de las Casas
  •     Palenque
  •     Izapa
  •     Finca Argovia Ruta del Cafe
  •     Finca Hamburgo Ruta del Cafe
  •     Yaxchilán
  •     Agua Azul
  •     Misol Há
  •     Bonampak
  •     Pico de Loro
  •     Tacaná Volcano
  •     Chocolate Tour
  •     Iguana Reservation
  •     Crocodile Reservation
  •     Rum Master Class Ron Bonampak
  •     Lagos de Montebello
  •     Cañon Del Sumidero
  •     Arco del Tiempo
El Arco del Tiempo de Chiapas

Arco del Cielo - Chiapas Mexico ask Memo / Miguel how to get there 

9) PANAMA POSSE GATHERINGS

Panama Posse gatherings

Panama Posse gathering in Shelter Bay 

Gatherings
Straycat

10) NO REGRETS AND THE ROCKET

NI REGRES

Sailing up to Florida 

no regrets

 12,000 Starlink spacecraft, and SpaceX has signaled it could aim to fly as many as 42,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.

Rocket Launch

Yesterday evening Falcon Heavy rocket launch at Cape Canaveral, FL. 

no regrets Sunrise at Titusville Marina this morning. We just left and are on our way to St Petersburg after a little over a month here. Good marine. Best marina Wi-Fi we’ve ever experienced.

Sunrise
at Titusville Marina this morning. We just left and are on our way to
St Petersburg after a little over a month here. Good marine. Best marina
Wi-Fi we’ve ever experienced.

SY NO REGRETS  🇺🇸  Bruce & Lynette - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS BruceNO REGRETS Lynette

11) STARLINK FEEDBACK JANUARY 2023

STARLINK ON BOATS, YACHTS, RV'S AND REMOTE LOCATIONS
  1. In
    Red Frog Marina. Plugged it in. Picking a movie on Netflix that
    evening. Good (but not great) service to St Andres, Columbia. 
  2. Hey
    there, as requested here is our experience with Starlink. I’m still
    working full time as an iOS developer for a company in California. As
    such I need to have internet most weekdays. We came down from California
    as far as Chiapas, hopping from cell signal to cell signal and moving
    only on weekends. Last May in Chiapas we got Starlink shipped to us (the
    older round dishy) and since then have decided to head back up to
    cruise the Sea of Cortez before we leave Mexico. We had only gone as far
    up as La Paz due to the scarcity of cell coverage up in the Sea. It’s
    pretty much a game changer. We are currently in Zihuatanejo, having just
    spent an entire month in the bays of Huatulco. Previously we only
    stayed in Tangolunda and Marina Chahue. This time with Starlink we were
    able to visit most of the bays. It does draw down our batteries though. I
    have it trimmed down to just run off of DC without the inverter and
    have the internal motors disabled. Still it seems to consume a steady 3A
    and more when it boots up or it’s doing intense data transfers. We have
    been turning it off at night to save power and will probably need to
    add more solar to balance our energy budget. It’s also great to be able
    to check the weather at any time on passage and stay in touch. Although
    sometimes I wish we could be more “off the grid”.
  3. Both
    of us still working remotely while cruising, so a robust data
    connection for Zoom calls has been a requirement. Before we got Starlink
    in May 2022, we would arrange our passagemaking based on where we would
    have access to cellular data and/or wifi via booster. This meant, as
    much as possible, we would travel on weekends (or take days off), and
    anchor / stay at marinas only in locations with access to a data
    network. Not having access to a decent connection (e.g. slow and/or
    interrupted) was an endless source of frustration. Starlink has
    completely changed that. Shortly after we installed Starlink (in La Paz,
    Mexico), we travelled to Isla San Francisco for a test run. Sure
    enough, we had a robust connection and were able to stay connected
    throughout the journey. It was amazing! We were liberated from limited
    infrastructure!  Our cruising grounds are now defined to where we
    have access to Starlink. None in South Pacific? We’ll wait? Available in
    Pacific Central America and Caribbean? Off we go!  In addition to
    enabling remote working, Starlink also serves as a Safety device (real
    time weather reporting and communication), and entertainment (streaming
    videos). As and when coverage is truly global and robust, we’ll replace
    our SSB and Iridium with Starlink only.  It’s a real game changer!
  4. Pros:
    Being
    able to work/make $ in remote areas where there is no service. This
    allowed us to sail on week days when there were good weather windows and
    not just motor sail to accommodate a week day work schedule.

    Pretty cheap $135/mo and I think it’s half that cost if you buy a Mexican one.
    We had service the down the entire pacific coast Baja which is an internet dead zone.
    Allows us to contact marinas or agencies ahead of time for parts/services.
    Makes it easier to connect with friends/family.
    Cons:
    It’s a bit power hungry: uses 5-8 AMPs of juice while on (up to 8 when satellite moves) 
    After about 30 miles offshore it does not always work… but sometimes it does.
    Easier
    to be in the phone more and not disconnect from society a bit (which is
    one of the things I love about being in remote areas) 

    Some
    people have reported being “kicked off/geofenced” after 2 months of
    being out of the country of origin. We are about to hit our 2 month mark
    so I’ll keep you posted. 
  5. By far weather a matter of minutes if not seconds compared to any other means Contact with family and friends Trivia!
    Cheers
  6. We
    got our starlink in Chiapas. It has been a game changer. While in
    Chiapas we had marginal cell service and very limited WiFi. Once we got
    starlink I was able to enable WiFi calling and take care of all
    emergencies without having to take a taxi in to Tapachula to sit at
    Starbucks when we needed internet. When we arrived at Bahia del Sol
    starlink didn’t work, we had marginal WiFi and decent local cell
    service. After about a month it started working, once again we were able
    to take care of any issues that arose easily. We had nothing while in
    the Golfo de Fonseca. When we arrived at Puesta del Sol Nicaragua, we
    were greeted with marginal WiFi and very weak 3g cell service. Here
    there is nowhere to go if you need internet access, but here Starlink
    works. 
  7. Hi,
    We have had it since Panama. At that stage it did not work in Panama as
    the government had not signed up but now they have. It worked all te
    way from there to 12 miles off Belize then stopped as trey have not
    signed up either. Worked well once departing or Mexico and all the way
    to Jamaica.  It stops working in really rough seas and will cut in
    and out. Often works better than the local networks.  Not a
    replacement for iridium at the moment due to to inconsistency in bad
    weather but saying that it is much quicker and often picked up before
    the iridium had finished downloading the weather. Cheers 
  8. There
    is one word that comes up using Starlink on board a boat and that is
    “game changer” This is when a new disruptive technology comes along and
    within a year, becomes the standard for boaters. A year ago, Starlink
    had 70,000 users worldwide , and now they have 1.4 million We now have
    high speed internet on board, which means we can get immediate
    Predictwind Offshore weather routing, can do Facetime calls with our
    family, do our banking, watch Youtube on our cell phone whilst underway
    and then enjoy a movie on TV, all from the comfort of our boat while
    underway or at anchor. Before Christmas, I had uninterrupted service on
    my non stop run from La Paz to Puerto Vallarta. As I type this, I have
    just left Zihuatanejo en route on a 360 non stop trip to Huatulco, all
    while being connected. 

    Thank you Elon Musk!
  9. You
    asked about starlink. We have just used it in Mexico since October.
    We’ve crossed from puerto Vallarta to Baja, north in the sea of Cortez,
    and back again to Mazatlán. We’ve had a few random drops for a few
    minutes here and there, but generally it has been very reliable. And
    fast - faster than our home internet in the US.  It’s a game
    changer in several ways - we were able to FaceTime with our daughter to
    learn that we will be grandparents - so staying connected with family is
    so much easier.  Getting weather forecasts is easier than with the
    iridium (and at half the price of the iridium). We are able to manage a
    short term rental in the US with starlink - we just couldn’t do it
    otherwise.  The dark side and challenge is to not let access to the
    internet rob us of the experiences we are here to find. It takes a bit
    of discipline. Overall, an amazing positive tool for cruising. 
  10. 22-23
    is our second year full-time cruising . We have been exploring the
    Pacific side of Mexico and the gulf of California. We installed our
    Starlink this year.  In our first year we had very little coverage
    around Baja (outside and inside). Outside we could sometimes send a text
    message. One time we had a family issue and it took days to find wifi,
    finally in Bahaia Asunción. Pacific Mexico we got a Mexican SIM
    (Movistar) and spent many, many hours learning to use it properly
    (refills, management, unlocking phones, etc). Our provider in the US,
    t-mobile threatened to turn us off three times. Inside Baja in the
    spring we went weeks without anything but small texts and emails through
    Iridium.  Starlink has made communication far easier, we hardly
    think about being in touch, we’ve saved tons on local SIMs, and T-Mobile
    hasn’t threatened to cut us off. It took propwr planing to mount and
    power the Starlink but so far it’s been a real benefit. 
  11. How
    we use our SL, it’s a two edge sword, information paralysis &
    superior unlimited access to the internet right from my boat.

    - set my iPhone to utilize WiFi calling.  No more searching for local telco chips an recharging these with more bits
     for weather and route planning I can quickly utilize a variety of products; NOAA, windy, predict wind
    - update my onboard electronics with the latest firmware anytime 
    - pursue remote work opportunities 
    - troubleshoot onboard systems effectively, download diagrams, order items online, chat with systems experts
    - download charts, guides, reference material for travel
    - 1st mate is happy, cause it just works
    Summary,
    All online activities are done more quickly; security is no longer an
    issue/concern for banking an purchasing things. No more trying to best
    manage a limited amount of data available….

    And I can stream online content whenever I want.  
    Sometimes I need to turn it off, just put down the device(s) and enjoy the here and now. 
    Regards,

STARLINK

12) MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT   🇧🇿 BELIZE 

Belize
is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly
small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines
to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize
Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes,
hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins
like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai;
and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language
of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois.
Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.

MAYAN SITE LAMANAI  “aka Submerged Crocodile” 

https://panamaposse.com/lamanai
During the Spanish conquest of Yucatán Spanish friars established two Roman Catholic churches here, but a Maya revolt drove the Spanish out.

Lamanai
is renowned for its exceptionally long occupation spanning three
millennia, beginning in the Early Preclassic Maya period and continuing
through the Spanish and British Colonial periods, into the 20th
century. 

Unlike most Classic-period sites in the southern Maya lowlands, Lamanai was not abandoned at the end of the 10th century

https://panamaposse.com/lamanai

During
the Spanish conquest of Yucatán Spanish friars established two Roman
Catholic churches here, but a Maya revolt drove the Spanish out. |

This is one of over 40+ MUST SEE SITES ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE 

https://panamaposse.com/must-see

 
13)  BOCA CHICA & COIBA 🇵🇦 WESTERN PACIFIC PANAMA
 

Pathfinder

The Gulf of Chiriqui Panama West- calm anchorages and joyful serenity

Boca Chica

Calm and protected anchorage in Boca Chica Panama

Western Pacific Panama is in Good Nautical

Western Panama is in Good Nautical - check out in Pedregal checkin in Boca Chica via agent Carlos 

Sunset at Coiba

Sunset in Coiba 

Coiba

unspoiled anchorages and crystal clear waters Dec - April 

t Shirt
South Coast Between Punta Naranjo and Cabo Morro de Puercos

South Coast Between Punta Naranjo and Cabo Morro de Puercos

Sunset from Playa Venao

Sunset from Playa Venao Panama

Ocean

Anchorage Spot at Islas Secas

Leaving Boca Chica

Leaving Boca Chiaca

We cleared in in Boca Chica Panama with Carlos 
All done in 15 minutes ( on schedule and 6 people came to meet us at 11 AM )  

$ 75 immigration 
$ 35 customs
$ 92 health ( cleared us and our dog ) 
$ 185 annual cruising permit
$ 120 agency fee to arrange for everyone to be there 
$
100 Coiba national park fee ( $ 20 pp + 60 anchorage fee + 45
transaction fee to Carlos or you wire transfer yourself  ) 

We wanted to enter Panama without any issues and have all the paperwork ready - 
you can skip these procedures and proceed directly to Panama City but we opted to clear in early and enjoy Western Panama 
 - the souhern GPS path to Boca Chica is now in Good Nautical 

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi  - Lagoon 440x'

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi

14) PATHFINDER'S  🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 

⚓️@ 09 53.125 N 84 55.702 W 4-5 meters depth. pathfindwr

⚓️@ 09 53.125 N 84 55.702 W 4-5 meters depth.  

Now anchored in Herradura to try and buy a new paddleboard. 4 meters at low tide. Calm now and pretty water and beach.

Now anchored in Herradura to try and buy a new paddleboard. 4 meters at low tide. Calm now and pretty water and beach.

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

15) LA RUTA DEL CAFE CHIAPAS 🇲🇽  MEXICO

La Ruta del Cafe

Coffee
trees  bloom with beautiful white flowers. The coffee tree is a
self  pollinating plant meaning the flowers are not dependent on
bees to pollinate.

coofe roasting

 Traditional coffee drying in the highlands

Finca Argovia

Finca
Argovia is an   exemplary coffee Resort Located in the Sierra
Madre of Chiapas with More than 130 years of history and culminates
as a cultural and extremly worthwile experienc

SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸  Kurt, Linda & Rigby Catana 47′

LA VIDA LindaLA VIDA KurtLA VIDA Rigby

16) 37+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE

https://panamaposse.com/longlines

*
These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners - this is
simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate
picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed
often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.

LONGLINES

17) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 
PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA

International Yacht Brokerage –
 how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –

Charles

Thrilled
to announce that Panama Yacht Broker has teamed up with the one and
only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising resource, Panama Posse brings a
world of sailing knowledge and resources to the table. From route
planning and local intel to connecting with other cruisers, Panama Posse
has it all. We are honored to join that list of resources thanks to our
partnership. 

Our
clients have exclusive access to complementary yacht brokerage
expertise, and discounts on listing agreements. Whether you're a
seasoned sailor or just setting sail for the first time, Panama Yacht
Broker has a boat for everyone and can also help you sell your boat when
the time is right.

CONTACT 

Charles Badoian
Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: 
PA +507 6378-8345
US  +1 305-735-1661
Skype: badoian
E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

RSVP FOR THE EVENT 
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*no bill-fish entries   ✔winner announced already

MountainPineRidge

Mountain
Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is a nature reserve in the Cayo District of
southern central Belize. It was established in 1944 to protect and
manage the native Belizean pine forests. 🇧🇿  BELIZE

 

19)  71+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

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🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador  

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🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

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🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia 

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🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico  

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba 

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🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

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🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic    

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA  

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA  

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🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA  

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🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth,  USA  

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🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

https://panamaposse.com/ocean-yacht-marina

20)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
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  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
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21) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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Malpelo
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off Colombia's Pacific Coast. The terrestrial area of 35 hectares, the
barren Malpelo Island and its rocky outcroppings, represents the highest
elevation of the enormous underwater Malpelo Ridge.🇨🇴 Colombia 

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FLEET UPDATE 2023-01-14

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PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

January 14, 2023

  • PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PARTY  
  • SAFE ARRIVAL IN 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR
  • SPECIAL PANAMA POSSE RATE IN BARRA
  • MEET THE PANAMA POSSE BOAT DOGS 
  • 35+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
  • MORE "WELCOME TO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA"
  • MARISOL ARRIVES IN 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA 
  • A WINDWARD PASSAGE
  • ⚠️SHALLOW WATER @ EL CID 
Sunset

Sunset from Isla Ballena 🇨🇷 Costa Rica ⚓15' Sand 09° 06.4345' N 083° 43.5113' W

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@ SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23

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BEST GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD TO BE GIVEN TO 
BEST SHARED DISH 

HERE IS THE LIST OF SIDE DISHES YOU COULD WIN WITH

 
ALL VESSELS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN 
BY LAND OR BY SEA BUT YOU NEED TO RSVP HERE 

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TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT 
 
 MEXICAN TRAIN MASTER OF THE OCEANS TOURNAMENT

BAR

MORE DETAILS + 
 PLEASE RSVP NOW
 

YEP IT'S TIME TO  MINGLE, LEARN AND DANCE  !!!! 

SHELTER BAY MARINA

2) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Puerto Angel

Panama Posse vessel seen en route north off the Osa Penisula 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 

SOLMATE'S RAINBOW OF THE WEEK

Beautiful rainbow over the harbour off Barbuda after the rain #barbudaisparadise

SY SOLMATE  🇺🇸 Adam & Jen - Fountaine Pajot 45′

SOLMATE AdamSOLMATE Jen

3) SAVE ARRIVAL IN 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR

PELERIN in El Salvador

 Arrived in El Salvador 🇸🇻

SY PELERIN 🇨🇦 Michael & Shirley - Alubat 43′

Shirley PelerinMike Pelerin

4) ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 

AIRBENDER

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′  

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

5) HOIST YOUR BURGEE 

PICK UP YOUR BURGEE

Mary with their burgee at the Panama Posse Pacific headquarters in Marina Puerto de la Navidad 🇲🇽 Mexico - Burgees are also carried by Maison de Sante, Carinthia and are in Shelter Bay, they can also be mailed to any US address

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸  David & Mary - Hunter 45′

YO-D-YO DavidYO-D-YO Mary

6) MARINA PUERTO DE LA NAVIDAD 🇲🇽 MX 
SPECIAL PANAMA POSSE RATE

https://panamaposse.com/marina-puerto-de-la-navidad

Thanks to Secundino Harbormaster extraordinaire the Panama Posse high season monthly rate is is $ 23.58 x foot vs $ 30.13 saving the average PP vessel over $ 300
THANK YOU SECUNDINO FOR SUPPORTING THE PANAMA POSSE ALL THESE YEARS

Secundino

Secundino Harbormaster

harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx

7) YOUR PANAMA POSSE FLEET 
 294 VESSELS FROM 27 ENSIGNS 

FLAGS
HAPPY FACES
JOIN THE PANAMA POSSE NOW 
https://panamaposse.com/tracking

8) MEET THE PANAMA POSSE BOAT DOGS 

Airbender

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Meet Henry cruising on a  Lagoon 42′

The Barrel

SY QUESO GRANDE II 🇺🇸 Hola here is Maybel she's sailing on a Seawind 41′

Tranquilo

SY TRANQUILO 🇺🇸 Meet Ollie she is a silver lab onboard our Catalina 44'

SERENITY

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Meet our dog in the passage position onboard our Antares 44′

MY SEA TRIAL 🇺🇸 Hey I'm Olive currently onboard our Nordhavn 55′

 
9) SUN RISES & SETS
 

Pathfinder

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole
Rock Star Fishing Tournament - Marina Pez Vela 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Rock Star Fishing Tournament - Marina Pez Vela 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Marina Pez Vela
SERENITY

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK
Navigator

SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸 Kurt, Linda & Rigby Catana 47′

LA VIDA LindaLA VIDA KurtLA VIDA Rigby
Wildflower

Northern Costa Rica

Wildflower

SY WILDFLOWER 🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′

WILDFLOWER SteveWILDFLOWER WILDFLOWER
Pasargarda

SY PASARGADA 🇺🇸  Nojan & Rachel - Hallberg-Rassy 36′

PASARGADA - Rachel PASARGADA - Nojan

10) LONG LINE ENCOUNTERS 

longlines

Here’s a belated update. This is the mess we took off our prop from our final encounter with unattended fishing gear before arriving at Bahia del Sol, El Salvador. Night of 1/4 at 13-29.593n, 90-19.594w.

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave & Crew - Nordhavn 46′

Dave

11) 35+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE

https://panamaposse.com/longlines

* These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners - this is simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.

12) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES 

BOAT YOGA POSES

ROAN in boat yoga pose "lotus hands"

SY  WILDFLOWER  🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′

WILDFLOWER SteveWILDFLOWER WILDFLOWER

13) PANAMA POSSE BOAT GATHERINGS 

Yesterday afternoon we had an impromptu Panama Posse get together on board Tidewalker at the marina in Barra de Navidad. Thanks to folks from Rest Awhile, Avogato, Nirvana, Rochambeau, Serenity, Southern Cross, Triumph and Tidewalker for making this a great get together!

SY TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

14) MARINA PAPAGAYO GATHERINGS

Panama Posse Party in Papagayo with Seas the Day II, Audrey Mae, and Wildflower! Audrey Mae is headed south mañana and the others chilling here for bit!

WILDFLOWER
MARINA PAPAGAYO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

15) MORE "WELCOME TO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA"

NIcole

Back on the boat and eating slabs of ribs right off our beautiful anchorage

Chrystla clear waters in Cost Rica

finally crystal clear water in Costa Rica! Anchorage in Bahia Ballena, CR near Pochote.

https://youtube.com/shorts/JVFkmjUn5w4

Macaws flying in family formation 

Costa Rica Glory

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

16) MARISOL ARRIVES IN 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA 

MArisol in Nicaragua

SY MAR Y SOL 🇺🇸 Bob & Marisol - Downeaster 38′

https://panamaposse.com/marina-puesta-del-sol-nicaragua

17) A WINDWARD PASSAGE
 

ONE LIVE

Swinging at the bar on the chief island S. Thomas 🇻🇬 BVI

St Thomas

2 large cruise ships in this busy harbour

winward passage

The upwind "SLOG" Colombia to DR 

St Thomas

MY ONE LIFE 🇺🇸 Doug & Mary - Nordhavn 46′

ONE LIFE DougONE LIFE Mary

18) CHECKING IN 🇭🇳 HONDURAS 

New simplified protocol online for your Zarpe in Amapala, Isla del Tigre, or any port of entry in Honduras. You can fill out the online form ahead of time to make your check in faster and let the Capitania know you are arriving. The link includes the other ports of entry as well. 

https://www.jotform.com/app/cevamhn-dgmm/dgmm-hn

Honduras is in Good Nautical

19) VESSELS FINISHING THEIR HAUL OUTS 

Aegis

AEGIS hauled out !

 MY AEGIS 🇨🇦 Ian & Mary - Nordhavn 40′

Aegis IanAegis Mary
Flor de Cana

We'll be lining them up at the Shelter Bay Party on Feb 3 

20) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 
PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA

International Yacht Brokerage –
 how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –

Charles

Thrilled to announce that Panama Yacht Broker has teamed up with the one and only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising resource, Panama Posse brings a world of sailing knowledge and resources to the table. From route planning and local intel to connecting with other cruisers, Panama Posse has it all. We are honored to join that list of resources thanks to our partnership. 

Our clients have exclusive access to complementary yacht brokerage expertise, and discounts on listing agreements. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just setting sail for the first time, Panama Yacht Broker has a boat for everyone and can also help you sell your boat when the time is right.

CONTACT 

Charles Badoian
Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: 
PA +507 6378-8345
US +1 305-735-1661
Skype: badoian
E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

RSVP FOR THE EVENT 

21) ⚠️SHALLOW WATER @ EL CID 

Went in about two weeks ago. We draw 7.5’. Our depth sounder was out, but a buddy boat measured about 8’ at zero tide. When you enter, stay left, VERY close to the wall. The dredge will likely be on the wall inside a bit, stay very close to the dredge. We were only about two to three feet off the dredge. Once you’re beyond the dredge, depths open up a bit. Sister ship went aground in a slip in El Cid, so be sure to check your slip depth. Marina Mazatlan was quite deep. Watch for trash, some of it looks like buoys. Also, don’t be fooled by the buoys near the entrance, they’re marking shoals / a wreck, NOT the channel. STAY LEFT.

SY SALACIA 🇺🇸  Peter & Donna - Santa Cruz 50′

SALACIA PeterSALACIA Donna

22) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ WINNER HULA KAI 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
  • COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

Drumming on the beach - Hopkins Belize

Hopkins Garifuna Drumming Experience @ Afro-indigenous Soul Music Culture 🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

23) 71+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – 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 & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

https://panamaposse.com/south-bank-marina

24) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
Sevenstar

25) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
https://oceanposse.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/new-panama-canal-graphic.jpg

26) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE

27) WORK REMOTELY FROM YOUR YACHT
JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

Work Remote
  • HAVE AN IDEA ? 
  • SUGGESTIONS ? 
  • WANT TO HELP ? 
  • CAN YOU HELP WITH GOOD NAUTICAL ?
  • PROGRAMMING SKILLS ?
  • CAN YOU NEGOTIATE ?
  • SALES ?
  • LIKE DETAILS ?
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? 
  • PARTY PLANNING ? 
  • DOCUMENTING ?
  • ORGANIZING ?
  • SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH ? 

We can always improve - so if anything peaks your interest please email registration@panamaposse.com 

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

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 Howler monkeys

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FLEET UPDATE 2023-01-04

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

January 4, 2023

  • PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PARTY 
  • PUERTO ANGEL 🇲🇽 MX IS IN GOOD NAUTICAL 
  • A VERY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR
  • 15,000 SAVED WITH WEST MARINE PRO 
  • SUN RISES & SETS
  • BOAT 🧘 YOGA POSES
  • WELCOME TO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 
  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
  • ENTRY INTO UNINVITED VISITORS
  • VESSELS FINISHING THEIR HAUL OUTS 
  • PANAMA CANAL TRANSITS 
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKERS
boom

1) PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS
SHELTER BAY MARINA
CENTENARIO CONSULTING
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
 

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM

 

Partty grounds

BRING YOUR DANCING CROCKS OR COME BAREFOOT 
BEST GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD 
AND MEXICAN TRAIN MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE 
ALL VESSELS IN PANAMA ARE WELCOME TO JOIN 
BY LAND OR BY SEA 

+

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT 
MEXICAN TRAIN TOURNAMENT 


MORE DETAILS HERE 
RSVP NOW
 
bring yoru dancing shooes

YEP IT'S TIME TO  MINGLE, LEARN AND DANCE  !!!! 

SHELTER BAY VIDEO

2) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Puerto Angel

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca 🇲🇽 Mexico 

Puerto Angel

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca 🇲🇽 Mexico 

Angle

Panama Posse Party with Wildflower and Audrey Mae at Playa Cacaluta.
Y tu mama tambien

Puerto Angel

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca 🇲🇽 Mexico 

wildflower

SY WILDFLOWER  🇺🇸  Steve - Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′

WILDFLOWER SteveWILDFLOWER WILDFLOWER

PUERTO ANGEL 🇲🇽 MX IS IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Puerto Angel

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca 🇲🇽 Mexico is in Good Nautical

2) WE WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR
AND WONDROUS 2023 
FULL OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY 

Vets

FROM ALL OF THE PANAMA POSSE TO EVERYONE !!!

Rochambeau

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸  Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE

All the happy faces of the 22-23' Panama Posse 

Airbender

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′

Ho'okipa

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

The Barrel

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 's 🇺🇸 Jack and the barrel of Good Hope

foreshadowing the Panama Posse Party at Shelter Bay
Vista Mar Cruiser’s celebrated Christmas with a roasted pig!

SY KNOT RIGHT 🇺🇸 Walt & Jeariene - Beneteau 47′

KNOT RIGHT WALTKnot Right Jeariene

 
3) SAVINGS UPDATE !

THE PANAMA POSSE SPENT 74,000 USD 
WITH WEST MARINE PRO 
SAVING ~ 15,000 USD IN 2022 ! 

WESTMARINE PRO

22' FACT 

  • THE PANAMA POSSE SPENT $ 74,000 @ WEST MARINE PRO
  • SAVING APPROX. $ 15,000
  •  GET YOUR FREE PRO ACCOUNT AS PART OF THE PANAMA POSSE
     

Once you sign up you will receive a password reset email - that is the indication that you are now eligible for the West Marine Pro Discount saving you money.

https://panamaposse.com/westmarine

 
4) SUN RISES & SETS
 

Pathfinder

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole
FELICITA

At Isla Partida BCS, Mexico 

 SY FELICITÀ  🇺🇸 Gretchen & Tim - Catalina 42′

felicita felicita
NAVIGATOR

Huatulco continues to impress! Last nights parade of trucks, busses and heavy equipment decked out in lights and accompanied by fireworks and this morning’s sunrise.

Navigator

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave & Crew - Nordhavn 46′

Dave
VIsta Mar MArina Sunrise

Vista Mar Marina, Panama 

SY SECOND WIND 🇺🇸 Laurin - Tayana 37′

Laurin

5) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES

 

TIDEWALKER

My daughter under the engine trying to help tighten our loose bearings

SY TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

SY CY-A 🇺🇸 Glenn & Ashleigh - Island Packet 38.8′

CY-A GlennC-YA Ashleigh

6) WELCOME TO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 

NIcole

Back on the boat and using Good Nautical for a beautiful anchorage

LONG BEACH

@ Playa Guacamaya, CR. 

9 foot tidal range

Thank you Panama Posse!

incoming tide

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

7) MORE CELEBRATIONS & GATHERINGS

Rochambeau

Barra de Navidad Mexico resort at night

rochambeu

Tenecatita dinghy gatherings 

Rochambeau

Catching Jack Cravelle. Mexicans call them Torro 

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

8) ENTRIES INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 

WILDHOOD

SY WILDHOOD 🇨🇦 Dirk & Jennifer & Crew - Perry Catamarans 43′

WILDHOOD DirkWILDHOOD JenniferWILDHOOD CrewWILDHOOD Crew
Navigator

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

9) ENTRY INTO UNINVITED VISITORS

Univited visitors

Beehives in the boom

buzzzy bees 

Makeshift face protection from phifertex

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

10 ) VESSELS FINISHING THEIR HAUL OUTS 

Splashbacks

Avant is in the water again!

SY AVANT 🇨🇦 Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43.5′

AVANAT DebraAVANT Rob
Carinthia

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Dietmar, Suzanne & Maximilian - Lagoon 44′

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi
Flor de Cana

11) PANAMA POSSE INTERNATIONAL LONG LINE LOCATION REPORTING 

LONGLINE

LONGLINES, DRAGNETS, UNMARKED FISHING DEVICES

– HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE FLEET HAS ENCOUNTERED THEM

REPORT THEM HERE >> 

Longlines in the act

Unmarked nets and unlit long lines are obstacles and catch sea turtles and other endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report long line visit https://panamaposse.com/longlines 

12) PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT 

I’m still trying to find out what happened. This freighter is in the Balboa Yacht Club

I’m still trying to find out what happened. This freighter is in the Balboa Yacht Club
It has made contact with moored boats.

AEGIS

Miraflores this morning.

January through March is the busy time of the year for a Panama Canal Transit

MY AEGIS 🇨🇦 Ian & Mary - Nordhavn 40′

Aegis IanAegis Mary

13) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

AIRBENDER

Pick down in Tenacatita. Quick trip from Chamela

Airbender

Much more serene here. Stopped over at the aquarium for a quick tour.

Fish

SY  AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Larry & Kimberly - Hunter 46′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

14) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS WITH 
THE PANAMA POSSE

Charles

Thrilled to announce that Panama Yacht Broker has teamed up with the one and only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising resource, Panama Posse brings a world of sailing knowledge and resources to the table. From route planning and local intel to connecting with other cruisers, Panama Posse has it all. We are honored to join that list of resources thanks to our partnership. 

Our clients have exclusive access to complementary yacht brokerage expertise, and discounts on listing agreements. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just setting sail for the first time, Panama Yacht Broker has a boat for everyone and can also help you sell your boat when the time is right.

ACTIVELY SELLING THESE PANAMA POSSE BOATS:

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1977-aleutian-51-8483195/

1977 Aleutian 51 Ketch for sale - YachtWorld

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2014-beneteau-oceanis-45-8491335/

2014 Beneteau Oceanis 45 Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld

https://www.boats.com/sailing-boats/2012-lagoon-421-8587659/

2012 Lagoon 421, Caribbean Panama - boats.com

CONTACT 

Charles Badoian
Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: 
PA +507 6378-8345
US +1 305-735-1661
Skype: badoian
E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

15) HAKIM MARINA & BOAT YARD 🇧🇿 BELIZE 
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

Placencia

17° 32.8416′ N 088°15′.525′ W

Hakim Marina & Boat Yard is pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse 
with a 15 % discount with our 200 gross metric tons | 30 feet wide Travel lift

Andy Vargas 

Sail Power Catamarans

< 35 $ 750 $ 1,080

36 – 45 $1,800 $ 1,680

46 – 55 $2,000 $ 2,400

56 – 65 $2,800 $ 2,760

66 – 75 $3,000 $ 3.500

76 – 85 $4,000 $ 4,270

Hakim Marina Ltd

+5016132997

hakim.marinaltd@gmail.com

6.5 Miles Phillip Goldson Hwy, Belize City, Belize

  

Hakim Marina & Boat Yard 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

16) ⚠️ HIGH WIND ALERT 🌬️

Just a heads up for any Posse cruisers coming to Santa Marta marina in Colombia. Be sure to have sufficient lines and chafing gear. The winds inside the marina blow 20-30 knots g 40 on a fairly regular basis. There are often white caps inside the breakwater. Other than that, Colombia is a wonderful country and extremely inexpensive.
Happy holidays!

windy

SY ZEPHYR 🇺🇸 Laura & Chris - Lagoon 45′

ZEPHYR ChrisZEPHYR Laura

17) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD CATEGORIES

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  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ WINNER HULA KAI 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
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*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

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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.

medical kit

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.

 

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19) FLOR DE CAÑA
SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Caña

 
Sustainable Cocktail Recipes with Flor De Caña

Mangorumrita with Flor de Caña - Rum Recipes

Mangorumrita with Flor de Caña - Rum Month Recipes

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!

20) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
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  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
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  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
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https://panamaposse.com/chris-parker-marine-weather-center
MEET THE FLEET

SY WANDERLUST 🇺🇸 Kristin & Fabio & Yoda - Seawind 52′

Hello! My husband Fabio, pup Yoda and I are new to the Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse so I figured I’d say hello. 😊 We’ve been on the Caribbean side of Panama since June, had our boat hauled at Linton Bay to do work, spent some time in San Blas and are now at Red Frog in Bocas del Toro. 

We’re planning to transit the canal at the end of January, then cross the Pacific probably in March. We’d love to connect with other group members! 

We do have a YouTube channel and have documented our time in Panama. We’ve tried to provide helpful information so take a look if you’re interested in learning more cruising the Caribbean side of Panama. 

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Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

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23) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

24) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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25) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

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Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

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Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

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JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

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We can always improve - so if anything peaks your interest please email registration@panamaposse.com 

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow
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  • 14:00 – 21:00 Marine Trade show displays @ GAZEBO
  • 14:30 Panama Canal best practices seminar @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE 
  • 15:00 Panama Posse   Route – going back to Cali or sea of Cortez @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE  
  • 15:30 OpenCPN Sat Charts and how to get them and use them @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE  
  • 16:00 South Pacific Posse route presentation – beyond Bora Bora @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE  
  • 17:00 Destination Belize Tourism Board Seminar &  the second largest barrier reef @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE  
  • 17:30 Predict Wind @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE   @ GAZEBO
  • 17:45 OPEN BAR BY FLOR DE CAÑA @ GAZEBO
  • 18:00 Folkloric Dance and Event Inauguration @ GAZEBO
  • 18:26 SUNSET & INVOCATION @ GAZEBO
  • 18:27 PIG ROAST POT LUCK AND THE BEGINNING OF THE POSSE FEAST @ GAZEBO
  • 19:00 DANCE MONKEY DANCE DANCE @ GAZEBO
  • LATE TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT AND MEXICAN TRAIN TOURNAMENT  @ SEMINAR CRUISERS LOUNGE

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FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-25

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

December 25, 2022

TOP NEWS  

  • PICTURE OF THE WEEK 
  • HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 
  • FESTIVE PICTURES 
  • ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES
  • SPINNAKERS AND GENNAKERS AWAY 
  • EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 BAR FORECAST 
  • SUNSET ALERTS
  • INTERNATIONAL LONG LINE LOCATION REPORTING 
  • MEET VICENTE IN ACAPULCO
  • PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 
  • EFFIGY  CELEBRATIONS IN PANAMA 
  • PANAMA 🇵🇦 JAZZ FESTIVAL 

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

C-YA

C-YA @ La Cruz  🇲🇽 Mexico 

CY Glenn

SV  C-YA 🇺🇸  Glenn - Island Packet 38.8′ 

2) HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

FROM ALL OF THE PANAMA POSSE TO EVERYONE !!!

Vets
 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE

 
3)  FESTIVE YACHT PICTURES 
 

Straycat

SY STRAY CAT 🇺🇸  Phil & Mary - PDQ 34′

STRAY CAT PhilSTRAY CAT Mary
Happy Christmas from Huatulco!

Happy Christmas from Huatulco!  MY NAVIGATOR  🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

Dave
EL SALVADOR RALLY

BILL & JEAN -  La Palma Moorings 🇸🇻  EL SALVADOR

Pot luck

Cruisers Christmas Pot Luck Vista Mar Marina

Vista Mar

Vista Mar Marina 🇵🇦 Panama SY KNOT RIGHT  🇺🇸 Walt & Jeariene - Beneteau 47′

KNOT RIGHT WALTKnot Right Jeariene
Vista Mar Marina
Delta Swizzler

MY DELTA SWIZZLER 🇺🇸  Mark & Cindy - Vantare 58′  @ TENECATITA 🇲🇽  MEXICO  

DELTA SWIZZLER MarkDELTA SWIZZLER Cindy

Feliz Navidad  🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta from SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸  David & Mary - Hunter 45′

YO-D-YO DavidYO-D-YO Mary
Feliz Navidad! Complete with jolly Buddha belly painkiller cocktail

Feliz Navidad !

Panama Posse Pain Killer

 Complete with jolly Buddha belly painkiller cocktail

Barra de Navidad, Jalisco 🇲🇽  SY MAISON DE SANTÉ  🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole - Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
Happy Holidays

Merry
Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, Kwanza and new year to everyone -
everywhere ! May there be peace on earth and a light breeze with
following seas on your passages

Quepos Costa Rica

Quepos 🇨🇷 Costa Rica SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar Suzanne & Maxi - Lagoon 44 

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi

4) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES

 

TULUM

My daughter under the engine trying to help tighten our loose bearings

SY TULUM5 -  Chad, Michelle & Teagan - Chung Hua 51′

TULUM V

5) MEET THE FLEET
FEATURED PARTICIPANT WEBSITES

MEET THE FLEET QUE VENDRA

Hi
there, this is Olena and Maciek. We are a couple from the Puget Sound
area in Washington State, USA. In 2021 we left our land life and jobs,
sold our house, and embarked on a southbound journey to Mexico, on our
Outbound 46 – Qué vendrá. We were born and raised in Poland, got married
there, and then through a set of moves migrated to Canada and then to
the United States, to Washington state. Like most new transplants we
focused on building our life in the new land. But we also spent time
traveling and exploring our newfound homeland, near and far. As part of
that, we picked up sailing around 2004, starting in a local Seattle
sailing club. After several years of chartering, we bought our first own
boat, and then several years later switched to a bigger one. In 2020,
right before the pandemic hit, we got our third and current boat with
the goal of cruising longer term. We pressed on with our plans, despite
the pandemic. We are now wrapping up our first full-time cruising season
in Mexico and planning for the next set of adventures.

QUE VENDRA

SY QUE VENDRA   🇺🇸  Olena and Maciek  - Outbound 46′

QUE VENDRA- MaciekQUE VENDAR Olena

6) SPINNAKERS AND GENNAKERS AWAY 

ROCHEMBAU

SY ROCHAMBEAU  🇺🇸   Rolf & Beverly  - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf
Maison de Sante

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

7) EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 BAR FORECAST 

Alexis

Bahia del Sol Bar Report

Week  12-25 to 12-31, 2022

Compiled by La Palma Moorings.

Notes:

1
Entry is only permitted at high tide during daylight hours.
Daylight hours include civil twilight (about 40 minutes before
sunrise or 40 minutes after sunset). Morning tides are always better due
to the absence of wind waves.

Forecast:

The
high spring tide will be diminishing during the forecast period.
Tides for the week are early morning. Any day during the forecast
period is good for arrival or departure.

This forecast is for planning purposes only.  As always, please contact Bill and Jean before arrival/departure.

Surf

8) SUNSET ALERTS

Caustecomate sunset from Southern Cross Eh!

Cuastecomates 🇲🇽 Mexico Sunset from Southern Cross Eh!

SY SOUTHERN CROSS EH ! 🇨🇦  Bet & Cam - Ta Yang 42′

SOUTHER CROSS EH BetSOUTHER CROSS EH Cam

9) PANAMA POSSE INTERNATIONAL LONG LINE LOCATION REPORTING 

LONGLINE

LONGLINES, DRAGNETS, UNMARKED FISHING DEVICES

– HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE FLEET HAS ENCOUNTERED THEM

REPORT THEM HERE >> 

Longlines

Unmarked
nets and unlit  long lines are a  mayor concern to the
unencumbered freedom of navigation and catch sea turtles and other
endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are
publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed
light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report
long line visit
https://panamaposse.com/longlines 

10) MEET VICENTE IN ACAPULCO 🇲🇽 MEXICO

MEET VICENTE

Acapulco
is beautiful and coming into the harbor in daylight is breath taking.
We bought a mooring for15 a night from a captain who said he
managed the group of moorings we are in near La Marina.  The
captain’s name is Vicente Herrera, phone +52 (1) 744-439-8184.  He
and his son helped us with the mooring line which was a real treat!

(fast response ) Whatsapp: + 52 744 439 8184

(slow response ) Email:  vicen.28herrera@gmail.com

Vicente’s Moorings

We had 2 hitchhikers. Left Cabo this AM and headed to mainland Mexico

Wildflower

At anchor in Zihuatanejo 🇲🇽 Mexico

WILDLFLOWER

SY  WILDFLOWER   🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′

11) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

STELLA BLUE

SY  STELLA BLUE  🇺🇸  Larry & Kimberly  - Hunter 46′

STELLA BLUE KimberlySTELLA BLUE Larry

12) ENCOUNTER WITH A BREACHING WHALE 

Brief video of a whale breaching 

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸    Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

13) PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE 
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

Placencia

We are please to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 20 % discount on our slip fees

  •     6 slip depth of 8 – 10 feet
  •     Depth 8 to 10 feet
  •     Water (Drinking quality)
  •     50amps electricity
  •     Washing Machine / Laundry
  •     Free WIFI
  •     Extensive Outdoor Area
  •     Sky bed
  •     Sofa and pick-nick tables
  •     Bathroom
  •     Outdoor shower
  •     Dog Friendly

CONTACT Beat Caroline, dogs  & Heyson Garcia 

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 16° 30.5216′ N 088°21.7333′ W
Beat & Caroline Heyson Garcia PYC

info@clearwaterexploring.com  

T: +501 639 8555 

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181 

VHF 68 

Placencia Yacht Club
Junkanoo Bahamas

14) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD  CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔  WINNER HULA KAI 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
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15)  OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
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 FRI FEB 03 ‘23    

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PANAMA POSSE MEETS PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

Many
Panamanians are superstitious and have certain rituals they believe
must be done as we cross from one year to the next.  Panamanians
traditionally spend New Years eve with friends and family.

EFFIGY:
Throughout Panama at this time of year, you’ll see effigies, or
life-sized dolls. The effigy, also called a Judas doll,  represents
someone or something they dislike. 

hese large replicas have various names, including muñecos de año viejo (old year dolls), muñecos judas (judas dolls), or simply muñecos (dolls). The dolls are a way to ring in the new year in the area. Muñecos are typically made with a wood or metal frame, old clothes, and stuffed with leaves and firecrackers. They are then thrown into a bonfire on the strike of midnight on New Years’.

These
large replicas have various names, including muñecos de año viejo (old
year dolls), muñecos judas (judas dolls), or simply muñecos (dolls). The
dolls are a  way to ring in the new year in the area. Muñecos are
typically made with a wood or metal frame, old clothes, and stuffed with
leaves and firecrackers. They are then thrown into a bonfire on the
strike of midnight on New Years’.

BURNING EFFIGY  MUÑECOS DE AÑO VIEJO PANAMA

Some
of the dolls are stuffed with firecrackers. At the stroke of midnight,
they are lit on fire and beaten. According to folklore, by beating and
setting the effigies on fire, the sins and evil spirits of the old year
are destroyed. Making way for good fortune in the new year. The fire
crackers are said to help drive the evil spirits away.

 

17) PANAMA 🇵🇦 JAZZ FESTIVAL 

Panama Jazz Festival

ABOUT THE PANAMA JAZZ FESTIVAL

With
almost 20 years, the Panama Jazz Festival has become a cultural tourism
attraction with the visit of more than 500,000 people from different
latitudes.

Currently,
the event is sustainable thanks to the work of the Festival's Executive
Directorate, which leads a team of 70 lead coordinators, 500
volunteers, 300 national and international musicians, and some 200
collaborators from all sectors of Panama, adding more than 1,000 people
who work hard to carry out the event.

panama jazz festival

Some of the Artists 

  • Danilo Perez
  • Chucho Valdez
  • Catherine Russell
  • Erika Ender
  • John Patitucci - Children Of The Light
  • Farayi Malek Quartet
LUIS-RUSSELL-BOCAS

 

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SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Caña

Learn this Flor de Caña Cocktail Recipe 
FLOR🍸FASHIONED

FLOR FASHIONED & FLOR CANELAZO
  •     1.5 oz. of Flor de Caña 12-Year
  •     4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters
  •     1 Tbsp. of Sugar
  •     1 Cherry
  •     Twist of Orange Peel

Preparation Method:

In
a mixing glass, pour 1.5 oz. of Flor de Caña 12-Year, 1 Tbsp. of Sugar
and 4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters. Mix the ingredients with a spoon and
add ice. Using a strainer, serve the cocktail in a rocker glass with
abundant ice and decorate with a Cherry and Twist of Orange Peel.
Salud! 

Flor Fashioned

20)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

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22) THE BARREL OF HOPE

Barrel
Barrel of Hope

The barrel of hope is ready for signatures currently in Barra de Navidad MX

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Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.  

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
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24) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

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Cellphone +507 6676-1376

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FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-18

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PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

December 18, 2022

TOP NEWS

  • PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA PORT GUIDE
  • REVISITING MBTILES FOR OPENCPN 
  • UNINVITED VISITORS
  • ENTRY INTO CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • TENECATITA COSTALEGRE 🇲🇽 MEXICO 
  • EARLY OFFER FROM PREDICT WIND
  • PANAMA POSSE NOW REPORTING LONG LINES
  • OCEAN POSSE PARTY @ SHELTER BAY PANAMA
  • PANAMAPOSSE.COM/BELIZE 
  • VICENTE'S MOORINGS
  • TIME TO RELEASE THE BABY TURTLES 

1) PICTURE OF THE WEEK 

 FELICITÀ

LA PAZ SKY in BCS 🇲🇽 Mexico 

SV  FELICITÀ 🇺🇸  Gretchen & Tim - Catalina 42′

felicita felicita
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 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE

 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE
Vets

 
2) PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA 
PORT GUIDE
 

PORT ANTONIO JAMAICA

PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA PORT GUIDE 

By S/V Kyrie

December 2022

Customs:

-Tie up to the dock at Errol Flynn Marina 18° 10.825'N 076° 27.215'W
and the marina will arrange for customs to come down to you to check in.

-Checking in and out is free, unless you want to go to other Jamaican ports.

-A cruising permit to go to other ports in Jamaica (optional) will cost you $150usd for 3 months.

-Dogs are allowed in the country, but will very likely not be able to step foot off the boat the entire time you’re in Jamaica, even if you’ve had a rabies titer done. (Strict quarantine rules)

ERROL FLYNN MARINA

Marina:

Errol Flynn Marina is the only choice in Port Antonio. There are a limited number of deep water slips (30-40’) available. When not busy they allow you to side tie to the main face of the dock. I understand when it gets busy it can be med-moor only at the face dock.

-Fees are as follows (with Posse discount as of 12/2022 – prices in USD)

-Moorage $0.70 USD per foot per night. Large cats are 1.5x this rate.

-Mandatory garbage charge of $3 per day

-Water (potable) is $0.25/gallon

-Power (15, 30, and 50a available at most slips) is $0.85 / KWH

-Anchoring $25/day for two people, $2 for each additional person on the boat, plus $3 for garbage. It very well might be cheaper to dock – it was for us. You can anchor for free in the bay in front of the town, but it is rolly, has no dinghy dock; and the bottom is largely filled with sea grass, so be sure you are set well.

-On-site self-serve laundry $8 per load (2 washers and driers are available)

-There is a haul out yard with storage and a travel lift available on the property. We did not use it, so unsure as to the rates or details. I would guess the lift is a 50-75 ton unit, so can handle most mono-hulls, but only smaller cats.

-Showers and restrooms are nice with good hot water.

-On-site small pool is available for guests.

-Complimentary Wi-fi is available. Speed varies by how many people are using it, but is generally ok. Best speed is closer to the marina office.

Fuel:

-Marina has both gas and diesel. Rates as of 12/2022 are:

-Diesel $7.55 per gallon

-Gasoline $7.30 per gallon

-Propane is available in town. Ask the dock workers and they will take care of it for you for cost plus a $1000 JMD fee (about $6 usd)

Grocery:

-There are a great deal of small to mid-sized grocery stores in town. Most normal needs are available but be prepared for island pricing. We found most goods to be 30-50% more expensive than Panama. Locally grown veggies or manufactured items are the exception, and can be pretty reasonable.

-Genuine blue-mountain coffee is available all over, but is quite expensive. Around $25/pound.

-Kamal’s supermarket appeared to be among the best variety and most reasonable prices we saw.

-There is a large outdoor farmers market right outside of the marina with the normal goods available. Our preference was the indoor farmers market straight across from the cenotaph on Williams Street. The prices appeared a bit better and the vegetables were local and good quality.

-Be sure to check out the local bakeries. Both the Ginger Bulla from CC Bakery and the bread from Coronation Bakery are excellent.

PORT ANTONIO JAMAICA WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA 

Restaurants:

-Our budget only allowed the less expensive options, but the Jerk Chicken at Piggy’s is amazing (take out only and $800 JMD for a quarter chicken with festival bread). It is served fairly mild with an optional, amazing brown sauce at the counter to take the heat and flavor up significantly.

-The many shops selling Patties (think a Jamaican take on an empanada or Cornish pasties) are all excellent and a cheap meal out.

-There is a guy selling delicious, but very spicy jerk pork on the waterfront near the corner of Harbour Street and Manning Avenue.

-Great and very inexpensive ice cream (little over $1 per large cone) is available at a little shop near the high school, at the SW corner of Boundbrook and W. Palm Avenue. Ice cream shops in town and near the marina are otherwise quite a bit more expensive.

-Other cruisers reported good experiences from both Roots 21 and 658 Plates, which are sit-down restaurants.

Half Moon Caye Natural Monument was the first marine protected area established in Central America and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site

Blue Lagoon in Port Antonio 🇯🇲 Jamaica

Activities:

-Again our budget limited us, but the Blue Lagoon is only a few miles down the road, and the bamboo rafting down the Rio Grande river is supposed to be a lot of fun.

-Local car rentals were around $50-75 USD per day with a 2 day minimum. There is at least one car rental place (Auhsoj car rental) within walking distance of the marina.

-The free self-guided walking tour of the town is certainly worth doing, and is about 2 miles each way if you walk all the way out to the lighthouse. The Folly ruins are a really neat place for some urban exploration along the tour. https://www.visitjamaica.com/listing/port-antonio-walking-tour/466/

General Area Information:

-Kingston is approximately a 1.5-2 hour drive away. A taxi, bus, or rental car can all get you there.

-The nearest international airports are either in Kingston or Montego Bay for flying in or out crew.

Chandleries:

-None in Port Antonio that we found. There are good hardware stores, and a number of auto part stores that might be able to help with basic needs

Errol Flynn Marina
KYRIE JoeKYRIE KristenKYRIE Crew KYRIE Crew KYRIE Crew

3) CHARTS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION 🇯🇲 JAMAICA

Good Nautical has a collection of 40+ anchorages just for Jamaica
https://goodnautical.com/gma/jamaica

Jamaica

Since Chart accuracy and details are lacking for some of Jamaica coastal areas Panama Posse participants have created 3.7 GIG's of satellite charts to aid your vessel's navigation. 

Here is a screen shot of Glovers Reef Atoll in Open CPN with Sat Chart Overlays
download from https://panamaposse.com/charts

4) REVISITING MBTILES FOR OPENCPN 

https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/revisiting-mbtiles-for-opencpn/

by Rob Murray published @ https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/

Back in January 2020, I wrote an article on making MBTiles for use in OpenCPN or other navigation programs. An MBTiles file is a tile-based geographic map; its format allows users to save detailed collections of geo-spatial information as a single map. MBTiles still seem to represent the best way to get satellite images into a GPS-aware chart program, and show any chart offset(s), additional features, and generally get more detail in poorly charted areas in the world. The advice here was written in October 2022, but of course the data sources may change at any time so your mileage may vary.

Since 2020, additional data sources have become available; OpenCPN has changed, and I have learned a bit more that cruisers may find helpful. Thus, I thought I would take a few minutes to share an update of what I’ve learned lately.

Data Sources: it’s who you know (about)

Back a few years, only Google and Bing offered accessible data to download to make MBTiles. Now there are a few more interesting new sources:

ArcGIS

ArcGIS is a family of client, server and online geographic information system (GIS) software and associated data sources developed and maintained by Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute). Esri is an international supplier of GIS software, web GIS and geo-database management applications and associated data. The image sets available through this data set are less ‘massaged’ than either Bing or Google, and that can be a very good thing.

Bing and Google massage their images to make them pretty and often clip a lot of the image out, replacing actual satellite images of the foreshore and ocean with ersatz ocean views, which contain no real data or value for the navigator. The Esri/ArcGIS images seem to be ‘rawer’ and sometimes that’s a good thing.

Navionics and Navionics SonarChart™

Navionics and Navionics SonarChart™ charts are now available. Of course, you don’t get the data (user notes, light characteristics, etc.) that a real subscription gives you, but you can see what are, in effect, raster versions of their vector charts. Details seem to cap out at around zoom level 16.

C-Map

Various C-Map charts are available. As in Navionics above, it’s just a raster version of a vector chart. Details seem to cap out at about zoom level 16. To gain access, you need to unzip the C-Map_V2.zip file found here into the SASPlanet\Maps folder to add C-Map functionality.

Combining and Comparing Sources

When using cartography based sources to make MBTiles, switch off the ‘Layers-Google-Hybrid’ for making the MBTiles so you don’t get double labeling on geographic features like islands. While the labeling can be useful in satellite image MBTiles, it’s just irritating in most cartography-derived images.

These sources may (probably will) change their access over time, so you may need to update SASPlanet to maintain access. The owners of the data may cut off access, or restrict your ability to download huge amounts of images (throttling) at any time as well.

To see what you might get from these sources, let’s have a look at Pedro Bank (or Petro Bank) south of Jamaica at about 17°00N, 077°48W in the Caribbean. It has an area of a depth to 40 metres (130 feet) in a triangular shape, 70 kilometres (43 miles) long east-west, and 43 kilometres (27 miles) wide. Of that, 2,400 square kilometres (927 square miles) are less than 20 metres (66 feet) deep. It’s pretty big and has four permanent islands and a few more rocks that break the surface. Cruisers want to avoid it, yet know where the edges are. Knowing where it’s sand and where it’s rock would be very useful.

Here’s how a few of the data sources represent it.

Google Satellite shows nothing:

google nothing

Bing satellite shows two of the four permanent islands (the little white dots on the right):

Bing satellite shows two of the four permanent islands (the little white dots on the right):

The ESRI ArcGIS imagery shows the bank, indicates depths visually, shows all islands and rocks, and is generally very useful. But these images are at zoom level 12, and disappear at higher zooms, so any images you captured for MBTiles would need to use these lower zoom levels:

The ESRI ArcGIS imagery shows the bank, indicates depths visually, shows all islands and rocks, and is generally very useful. But these images are at zoom level 12, and disappear at higher zooms, so any images you captured for MBTiles would need to use these lower zoom levels:

Navionics gives a useful overview, but would not help you find a patch of sand to anchor in:

Navionics gives a useful overview, but would not help you find a patch of sand to anchor in:

C-Map offers a similar view to Navionics (not surprising considering they would be based on the same cartography provider):

C-Map offers a similar view to Navionics (not surprising considering they would be based on the same cartography provider):

It’s always worth having a look at multiple sources. Some may not offer as a clear a view (or a view at all) of the ocean floor as others.

Time Marches On (but not at the same pace for all sources)

Some sources are newer than others. For example, they have extended the western breakwater in Ensenada, Mexico. But not every source seems to know this, as you can see below.

Google satellite shows the shorter old breakwater:

Google satellite shows the shorter old breakwater:

Bing shows the new extension:

breakwater

C-Map doesn’t have the new construction:

C MAP NO EXTENSION

Navionics does show it:

Navionics Shows it

Frequency of updates matters! The schedule of updates differs for different providers, so check on who has what available.

Close Enough, But No Closer

Sometimes, image providers use images from different satellite passes for different zoom levels. Different passes may be made at different stages of the tide, with a different angle of the sun, or with clouds blocking the view. While I usually like zoom level 18 for detail, sometimes lower magnifications provide a better view or more detail (zoom level is shown on the vertical slider on the left hand side and in the lower left corner of the screen):

At level 17, you get a pretty good view of Benao Anchorage near Punta Mala in Panama on Google Satellite:

Playa Benao

Zooming in to level 18, Google uses a different satellite image that shows no bottom detail at all, lost in the reflection of the sun on the water:

Bad Image Google earth

Bing is almost as good as Google at Zoom level 17:

zoom in bing

But Bing loses detail to clouds and their shadows at Level 18:

Bing Clouds

The current practice among many providers seems to be to occasionally use different satellite passes and images for odd and even zoom levels, so it’s always worth a look to see what you’ll get before you download and create your MBTiles. In some cases, a lower zoom may provide more useful detail.

OpenCPN Has Changed Too

OpenCPN now supports zoom levels up to 20 (previously just up to 18), but still suffers lag when indexing very large MBTiles for display. Keeping your files smaller with lower zoom levels and/or smaller coverage areas will give you better performance (less lag) when using them. Doing 100-200 miles of coast, or about 250,000-500,000 tiles or less per MBTiles chart seems to give good display performance on my PCs, but yours may be different, so test a few before you go wild making a ton of charts.

Check Before You Make

It’s always worth a look around to find out what’s new in the neighborhood before an MBTiles chart-making session. Make sure you have an up-to-date version of SASPlanet and OpenCPN, and have a browse in the Maps tab to see what’s new and what suits your need before committing the time to download images and make your MBTiles. Sources change and using the right ones can make a huge difference in the result. Like so many things in the cruising life, curiosity and flexibility are often rewarded in this endeavor.

OPEN CPN

SY AVANT  🇨🇦 Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43.5′ 

AVANAT DebraAVANT Rob

5) ENTRY INTO UNINVITED VISITORS ONBOARD AWARD

who dat ?

An unexpected visitor on the fly bridge. How the heck did he get up there? It was toasty warm for him. We are in slip B9/10 at Barra. My family and friends just left. Time to meet our neighbors.

SY TITS PIERRE Ken and Tina - Bayliner 45′

TITS PIERRE CrewTITS PIERRE TinaTITS PIERRE Ken

NOTE: 

I’ve seen them on other boats in the marina - if we leave any food accessible in Barra de Navidad the Coatimundi climb aboard and get into it good too!

Coatimundi

6) MEET THE FLEET 
FEATURED PARTICIPANT INSTAGRAM & VIDEOS

Sorry we keep missing the call. We’re still getting used to swapping between the time zone we’re working in versus the local time we cruise on. But, we’re happily tucked away in Careyes. Will head to Tenacatita by Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/@alwayssummer-svrochambeau3893

Sorry we keep missing the call. We’re still getting used to swapping between the time zone we’re working in versus the local time we cruise on. But, we’re happily tucked away in Careyes. Will head to Tenacatita by Wednesday.

https://www.instagram.com/sailingrochambeau
ROCHE

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

7) ENTRIES INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

Pathfinder

SY MEDEA 🇦🇺 Darryl - Bavaria 46′

MEDEA
Bihgest Fish Caught

 44 inch - 5 miles out of Maruata

Picture of the Sunset

NAVIGATOR

RM Godínez (PO 132) (1991) Holzinger-class patrol vessel
in service with the Mexican Navy. They are a Mexican design, based on the Uribe class developed by the Spanish Naval Company Empresa Nacional Bazán in 1982. Holzinger-class patrol vessels have a smaller helicopter deck than the Uribe class and have main armaments (two twin US MK1 Bofors 40 mm AA mounts) at 'A' position. They are able to operate MBB Bo 105 helicopters on board. 

Navigator

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

DAVE

SY WONOMA 🇨🇦 Christopher & Jessica - Dufour 37′

WONOMA ChristopherWONOMA Jessica
TIDEWALKER

MahiMahi tonight !

TIDEWALKER

MV TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

TIEWALKER ALLAN

8) ENTRY INTO CAPTAIN RON AWARD 

NIcole and Keenan

Nominating ourselves for a Captain Ron award for not clearing into Mexico in Ensenada and clearing in at Cabo without an agent (because they wanted $800 USD-not including other port fees etc). Took 2 days of running around, lots of waiting in lines, creating documents in word, tons of frustration and even a blood draw for health certificate. Cabo may have taken our blood but they won’t take our joy! Looking forward to seeing both old and new faces in Barra soon!

UNIVITED BIRDS

We had 2 hitchhikers. Left Cabo this AM and headed to mainland Mexico

At anchor

Arrival at Costa Alegre 

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

MAISON DE SANTE Keenan MAISON DE SANTE Nicole

9) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

LADY SLIPPE R AT ANCHOR

Sunset in Lameshure Bay St John USVI @ anchor 

SY LADY SLIPPER  🇺🇸 John, Kathryn - Dufour 41′

lady slipper katieJohn Dunmire, Lady Slipper
INDUSTRY ENTERING THE EL SALVADOR BAR

INDUSTRY surfing into 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR BAR 

MY INDUSTRY  🇺🇸 Tom - Nichols 40′

Hauling out at Flamenco Marina in Panama 

MY  SEA TRIAL 🇺🇸 David, Toni & Crew - Nordhavn 55′

SEA TRIAL DavidSEA TRIAL Toni
SORIANA

PANAMA POSSE IMPROMPTU GATHERINGS 

9) TENECATITA COSTALEGRE 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

THE RELAXED ANCHORAGE 
 AND A SEASON IN PERFECT COMPANY 

TENECATITA ANCHORAGE

DINGHY RAFT UPS ARE THE NORM IN TENECATITA MX

MEXICO MAYOR

SIRENA'S GREG IS THIS SEASON'S MAYOR OF TENECATIA

Tenecataita

 Tenecatita - Inner Bay Anchoreg - Mexico Pacific  is in Good Nautical 

Tenacatita - Inner Bay

10) EARLY OFFER FROM PREDICT WIND

Iridium GO! exec™ Pre-launch

IRIDIUM GO Iridium GO! exec™ Pre-launch Shop

11) PANAMA POSSE NOW
 REPORTING LONG LINES ENCOUNTERS 

LONGLINES

Unmarked nets and unlit long lines are a mayor concern to the unencumbered freedom of navigation and catch seat turtles and other endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report long line visit https://panamaposse.com/longlines 

LONGLINES

Mexico has close to 100,000 pangas in operation so night time identification of deployed fishing gear is essential. Black flags while visible during daytime and in white capping conditions are not visible at night 

For Mexico - the Fisheries Law (Ley de Pesca) (1992, as amended in 2001) and the Regulation to the Fisheries Law (Reglamento de la Ley de Pesca) (1999, as amended in 2004) are the main legislative documents governing the conservation, preservation, exploitation and management of all aquatic flora and fauna. The Fisheries Law has been amended in 2001 and the Regulation has been amended in 2004. In addition, various Official Mexican Standards (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, NOMs) facilitate the implementation of the Fisheries Law by detailing requirements as to the conduct of activities within and development of fisheries and aquaculture. 

Turtle caught in Longline

The US based Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council initiated a six-month emergency rule prohibiting longline fishing gear in waters where sea turtles forage. According to recent government data, nearly 1,000 sea turtles were caught by bottom longlines In the U.S. every species of sea turtle in the United States is threatened or endangered by extinction.

Junkanoo Bahamas
At Anchor

Entry into Picture of the Year 21-22 - Bocas del Toro - RAINBOW by SHEARWATER 

12) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ WINNER HULA KAI 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
  • COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

Poictures

13) OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

PANAMA POSSE MEETS PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

SPP

https://www.travelbelize.org/activities/sailing/

The Audobon Society has delineated seven Important Bird Areas in 🇧🇿 BELIZE

  • Blue Hole Natural Monument
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Guanacaste National Park
  • Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
  • St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
  • Victoria Peak Natural Monument
BELIZE

 

15) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – 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 & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse

Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse

16) FLOR DE CAÑA
SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Caña

Learn this Flor de Caña Cocktail Recipe 
MIDNIGHT 👄 KISS 

Flor de Caña Rum Bar: Sustainable and Natural

17) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE 
https://panamaposse.com/marine-exchange

San Diego Marine Exchange Sponsors the Panama Posse

Tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING
 Dean's Blue Hole is a blue hole located in The Bahamas in a bay west of Clarence Town on Long Island

 Dean's Blue Hole is a blue hole located in The Bahamas 🇧🇸 in a bay west of Clarence Town on Long Island

19) HOLIDAY PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Holiday Cheers !

Wildflower, Stella Blue, Seas the Day, Stray Cat and Ghillie all anchored in Zihua. Merry Christmas !

Wildflower, Stella Blue, Seas the Day, Stray Cat and Ghillie all anchored in Zihua. Merry Christmas !

Wildflower, Stella Blue, Seas the Day, Stray Cat and Ghillie all anchored in Zihua. Merry Christmas !

MY GHILLIE II 🇨🇦 John & Susan Custom 67′

GHILLIE II John GHILLIE II Susan

20) THE BARREL OF HOPE

Barrel

21) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

22) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
https://oceanposse.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/new-panama-canal-graphic.jpg

23) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

https://panamaposse.com/vicentes-moorings
SIGN UP FOR THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE

24 ) TIME TO RELEASE THE BABY TURTLES 

HELP

The average stay in the turtle nest is 50 days for a typical egg after which they hatch, then a little creature appears and a mad rush to the sea begins as they attempt to avoid a range of predators lying in wait.

Dusk is usually the best moment for turtles hatching but it can also happen during the day.

There are several turtle species in Mexico 

  •  Olive Ridley: go to Escobilla for ‘arribada’, a mass nesting event where an army of little Olive Ridleys make their dash for the beach all at once.
  •  Leatherback: these huge beasts are a wonder to behold and can be found in Oaxaca and Michoacan.
  • Loggerhead: Along the Yucatan Peninsula
  •  Green Turtle: also known in the Pacific (perhaps confusingly) as the black turtle,
  • Hawksbill: stay in the Yucatan and look for this species amongst the coral reefs.
TUTTLES

SY RAMBLE ON ROSE 🇺🇸 Don & Rosalind - Caliber 40′

 RAMBLE ON ROSE Rosalind RAMBLE ON ROSE Don

25 ) WORK REMOTELY FROM YOUR YACHT
JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

  • HAVE AN IDEA ? 
  • SUGGESTIONS ? 
  • WANT TO HELP ? 
  • CAN YOU HELP WITH GOOD NAUTICAL ?
  • PROGRAMMING SKILLS ?
  • CAN YOU NEGOTIATE ?
  • SALES ?
  • LIKE DETAILS ?
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? 
  • PARTY PLANNING ? 
  • DOCUMENTING ?
  • ORGANIZING ?
  • SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH ? 

We can always improve - so if anything peaks your interest please email registration@panamaposse.com 

PANAM POSSE BURGEE

the Panama Posse burgee can come apart in just 6 weeks - this free burgee needs mending with a little yarn and a needle
we welcome you pointing out imperfections- but please provide a solution

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow

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FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-11

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

December 11, 2022

TOP NEWS

  • FEATURED MARITIME AREA 🇧🇿 BELIZE 
  • PARTICIPANT WEBSITES, VIDEOS & BLOGS
  • NEW ANCHORAGE IN GOOD NAUTICAL 
  • STARLINK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN PANAMA 🇵🇦
  • BAHAMAS 🇧🇸 SEARCH FOR CALM ANCHORAGES AND FESTIVITIES 
  • INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL 
  • GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 
  • ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
  • EXPIRED FLARES 
  • OCEAN POSSE PARTY @ SHELTER BAY PANAMA
  • FLOR DE CAÑA SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS
  • HOLIDAY PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
  • THE JOURNEY SOUTH 
  • THE BARREL OF HOPE

1) PICTURE OF THE WEEK 

Night Skies

Live as it happens… sunset over Loreto… anchored in Puerto Ballandra
Isla Carmen, Baja California Sur 🇲🇽 Mexico 

MV TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

TIDEALKER Alan

SIGN UP / RENEW 22·23 PANAMA POSSE 

 
2) FEATURED MARITIME AREA 
🇧🇿 BELIZE 

Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai; and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois. Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.

South Water Cay

South Water Caye 🇧🇿 Belize

BELIZE BARRIER REEF 

the second largest barrier reef in the world 
with amazing cruising ground comprised of marine preserves & atolls

  • Bacalar Chico Natural Monument 18.141° N 87.863° W
  • Half Moon Caye Natural Monument 17.2047° N 87.5364° W
  • Blue Hole Natural Monument 17.3160° N 87.5347° W
  • South Water Caye Marine Reserve 16°43′08″N 88°08′56″W
  • Laughing Bird Caye Natural Park 16°26’36” N 88°11’50″W
  • Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve 16°08′46″N 88°16′52″W
  • 16.146°N 88.281°W / 16.146; -88.281
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument was the first marine protected area established in Central America and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site

ATOLLS 

  • Turneffe Atoll 17.4382° N, 87.8304° W
  • Glovers Reef Atoll 16.71729,-87.84885.
  • Lighthouse Reef Atoll 17°18′N 87°33′W / 17.300°N 87.550°W / 17.300; -87.550.
glovers reef

Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), known as “ATM” is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio and a Maya archaeological site that includes skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware. 

Cave

The cave is located a 3 hour drive from Thunderbirds Marine via the Humingbird Highway in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The main cave system is about 3 mi long and consists of a long river passage for approximately 2 mi which ends at an upstream sump. A series of upper prehistoric passages continues another mile past the sump through massive breakdown boulders and giant rooms.

Thunderbirds Marine

Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the “Monkey Pot”, is one of just four of its type found in Central America.

The ceramics at the site are significant partly because they are marked with “kill holes” (holes created to release spirits lurking within), which indicate that they were used for ceremonial purposes. Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the “Monkey Pot”, is one of just four of its type found in Central America.

Belize is also home to approximately 118 internationally threatened species 
(32 endangered, 9 critically endangered, and 77 vulnerable), as well as 62 near threatened species. Experiencing Belize's wide range of biodiversity is unlike anything else on the planet.

BIrding Nature

CHARTS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION IN BELIZE

Good Nautical has a collection of 100+ anchorages just for Belize
https://goodnautical.com/gma/belize

Belize

Belize tourism has shared their latest charts available for downlaod and printing 
https://panamaposse.com/belize#charts

https://panamaposse.com/belize#charts

The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef

Blue Hole

Since Chart details are lacking details the Panama Posse has created 8 GIG's of satellite charts to aid your vessel's navigation. 

Chart details

PANAMA POSSE FREE SATELLITE CHARTS

Clover Reef

Here is a screen shot of Glovers Reef Atoll in Open CPN with Sat Chart Overlays
donwnload from https://PanamaPosse.com/charts

Clover

To clear into Belize visit https://www.sailclear.com 

https://www.sailclear.com/register

For details visit https://panamaposse.com/belize

Beach Drumings

3) FEATURED PARTICIPANT WEBSITES & BLOGS & VIDEOS

SY BASIK 🇺🇸 Teal, Linh & Emma & Compass - 435 Catamaran’

BASICBASICBASIC CompassBASIC

4) NEW ANCHORAGE IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Pathfinder

We found a new spot to anchor in Playas del Coco 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
N 10 33.495’ W 85 41.610’

We found a new spot to anchor in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. N 10 33.495’ W 85 41.610’
Fuel dock at las Hadas

To take on fuel in Manzanillo we anchored at las Hadas to get access to the fuel dock ( 2 seasons ago ) 

View at night

The view at night of Las Hadas aken 2 season's ago 

Pathfinder caught a fish !

Another entry into the biggest fish caught contest 

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Nicole & Jean-Philippe - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-Philippe PATHFINDER Nicole

5) STARLINK OFFICIALLY
LAUNCHED IN PANAMA 🇵🇦

STARLINK IN PANAMA

"The National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG) celebrates the progress of the 100% Digital Coverage program focused on the expansion of connectivity coverage in rural and difficult-to-access areas with the approval of the license application to the company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. through your Starlink system.

The application for the license to the Starlink company, approved by the National Public Services Authority, allows Elon Musk's company to start operating in Panama, which brings the execution of the connectivity project closer through satellite Internet in schools in hard-to-reach areas.

“We are committed to ensuring that all the inhabitants of the country can take advantage of the benefits of connectivity. In the first phases, we seek to reinforce the digital infrastructure of 1,000 schools located in areas of difficult access, through satellite internet, with the collaboration of the company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. through its Starlink system," said Luis Oliva, general administrator of the A.I.G.

"This system will allow communities access to Internet service without having to wait for a fiber optic cable or other technology to be brought to them, they simply have to have a device," added the general administrator of AIG.

STRALINK PANAMA

6) BAHAMAS 🇧🇸
SEARCH FOR CALM ANCHORAGES 
AND CULTURAL FESTIVITIES 

NO REGRETS

Highborne Cay anchorage 🇧🇸for the night 
Island visible for ~ 22 miles due to a 300 foot Batelco tower . 

No Regrets

Island Boy Cafe

Sunset at West Bay, New Providence, Bahamas.

Sunset at West Bay, New Providence, Bahamas

Bruce

Kalik is a Bahamian brand of beer. It is made by the Commonwealth Brewery in Nassau. The original Kalik is a lager with 5% alcohol. According to the bottle label the name of Kalik is derived from sound of cowbells heard during the annual Bahamian festival of Junkanoo.

 Bahamas Celebrates Christmas & New Years with Junkanoo

Junkanoo, the New Years’ street carnival of the Bahamas. Members of the community join organised Junkanoo groups, with names such as: “The Valley Boys,” “Saxons,” “Roots,” and “One Family.” The organised groups consist of 500-1000 members. Junkanoo Groups, are divided into three categories for judging : Musicians, Dancers and Costumers. 

They spent months creating elaborate costumes and have perfected dance routines. They also practiced the latest hits on cowbells and goatskin drums. The goal? To join the all-out competition in hopes of getting crowned the best performance on the island. 

winners of the Junankoo festival

SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Lynette & Bruce - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS BruceNO REGRETS Lynette

7) THIS SATURDAY DEC 17th
PANAMA POSSE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL 

Zoom

PANAMA POSSE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL

MEET THE FLEET

Saturday, December 17, 2022
12:00 EDT | 09:00 PDT
 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88490864374?pwd=VGlIYzcwYmpnNVFtcFlBU1dVOTBWUT09

Meeting ID: 884 9086 4374

Passcode: 991632

Communications Protocol Gestalt 
( share experiences not opinions )

Invitation to all new and prior participants 

  • Introductions
  • Overview & Mission
  • Perks and Discounts 
  • Q&A 
Marina Papagayo Costa Rica
Monkeys in the trees

Howler monkeys are found all around Costa Rica, ranging from the Caribbean Coast to the Central Valley to the Osa Peninsula and everywhere in between, including next to 🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo. They tend to travel in the trees, and can be seen in groups as they move from place to place

8) GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 

SV AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

9) SY ENJOY 
ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
AND PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT 

Enjoy
Enjoy Busy AIS

AIS signature with radar overlay - Pacific side Panama Canal

Getting closers to the Caribbean SV Enji

CANAL

SV ENJOY 🇺🇸 Don & Nina - Lagoon 42

ENJOY NinaENJOY Don

10) PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 

Notice of a Rally
RE-NEW NOW | PRIOR PARTICIPANTS 

PANAMA POSSE BENEFITS

  • Discounts in sponsorship marinas* with at least 10 % to as much as 50% off in over 70 MARINAS
  • Unrivaled camaraderie – make friends of a lifetime – make history
  • No crazy schedules to adhere to – go at your own pace
  • Save time with quick access to hard to find information – how to check in and out – best practices and latest report from 800+ vessels who have been there before
  • Membership access to our ever updating online cruising guide goodnautical.com with 550+ vetted anchorages and detailed clearing in and out procedures – no need to buy expensive cruising guides
  • 24/7 live group chat tool (line.me) which works on android and iOS & PC
  • GREAT INFO ! Weekly live group calls on Monday @ 16:00 UTC to go over weather logistics and anything else
  • Dedicated Panama Canal Agent with real fenders and discount on his fees
  • Savings at many chandleries and service providers
  • 20% off Predict Wind Pro account
  • WESTMARINE PRO Group SILVER DISCOUNT 5 – 25 % off
  • Vetted tours, service providers and points of interest ( 200 vessels have participated in the past seasons so a lot of up to date info )
  • INFO Weekly email fleet updates and access to prior fleet updates
  • “your vessel your crew your responsibility your schedule” so no-one will tell you what to do – no opinions no cliques / we do ask of you to be kind and courteous to each other and help and document any findings
  • Impromptu gatherings with fellow participants
  • Occasional seminars 
  • Partnership with SevenStar Yacht Transport so you Ship your vessel back to Ensenada, MX or Victoria, BC with a discounted rate.
  • We respect for your privacy and do not track you
  • FREE Charts we got both printable chartlets and satellite chartlets generated for you to use with opencpn ( 160 Gigs +)
  • FREE Vessel Tracking with predict wind using automatic methods and manual 
  • Pro Discounts at Hertz Mexico and Home Depot Mexico
  • 15 % discount at San Diego Marine Exchange 
  • Easy upgrade path to Atlantic Posse and South Pacific 

11) EXPIRED FLARES 

The annual firing of the expired flares takes place at the annual kick off event in Marina Puerto de la Navidad 🇲🇽 Mexico 

anchorages

Every year the particpans during the Kick Off week - fire off expired flares at the Panama Posse Red Flare excercise event.
Based on 3 years of doing this expired Flares have a 50/50% chance of working properly and larger SOLAS flares ( parachute and high projectile ) can completly miss their trajectory hit the water submerge and even head off in a 90 degree angles 💫 - they are almost dangerous !
💥 I CAN NOT RELY ON EXPIRED FLARES TO WORK PROPERLY 💥 

Handgun Flares

For the Panama Posse route my handgun flares have a very limited range and are best used near busy coastal areas but with it's short lifespan and short trajectory not all that useful.

Categories 0 and 1 – offshore boats that sail and race offshore for extended periods: 6 SOLAS red parachute flares 4 SOLAS red handheld flares 2 SOLAS orange smoke signals.

High altitude Parachute Red Rocket Flares project a red flare on parachute at 300m (1000f) Burns for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela and is veryeffective - if you want to be found bring a lot of them - we even have a green laserpointer onboard to be found.

Parachute Flares

Recomended Quantities which sail for extended periods:

6 SOLAS red parachute flares

4 SOLAS red handheld flares

2 SOLAS orange smoke signals

1 GREEN OFFSHORE LASER POINTER - A GOOD TOOL IN REMOTE LOCATIONS 
( outside the US and away from airports ) 

12) OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

PANAMA POSSE MEETS SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

SPP

 

13) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – 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 & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

MARINA PAPAGAYO SAFE APPROACH

MARINA PAPAGAYO 🇧🇸 COSTA RICA

14) FLOR DE CAÑA
SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Cana

WATERMELON FLOR DAIQUIRI & FLOR

Flor de Caña Rum Bar: Sustainable and Natural

15) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE 
https://panamaposse.com/homedepot

Get your Homedepot pro discount in Mexico
Request to be added to the pro discount list here >>

Tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING
Portobelo Panama

Portobelo 🇵🇦 Panama 

17 ) HOLIDAY PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Pasagarda's Crew

Pasagada's Crew

SY PASARGADA 🇺🇸 Nojan & Rachel - Hallberg-Rassy 36′

PASARGADA - Rachel PASARGADA - Nojan

18) THE JOURNEY SOUTH 

ROCHAMBEAU

ROCHAMBEAU pursed lip contest ?

Careyes Anchorage in full glory

It's turtle season

It's turtle season along Central Mexico's Pacific Coast 

careyes

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

19) THE BARREL OF HOPE

maison de Sante

The barrel has arrived in Cabo San Lucas - please coordinate with Maison de Sante to paint your name and send your message of goodness .

Barrel of Hope

YACHT SIGNED ON TO THE BARREL THUSFAR 

  • Maison de Santé
  • Enjoy
  • We|Sail Va
  • Yahtzee
  • Edelweiss
  • Calico Skies
  • Jupiter 2
  • Green Flash
  • Knot Right
  • Long Windid
  • daMMAD Cat
  • Freedom
  • It’s about Time
  • Rochambeau
  • Myla
  • Solmate
  • Queso Grande II
  • Epsilon
  • Synchronicity
  • White Wings
  • Flite Deck
  • Serenity
  • Ilohale
  • One Life
  • Exhibitionism
Barrel

THE BARREL IS A SYMBOL TO BE PASSED FROM VESSEL TO VESSEL WITH A MESSAGE OF FINDING LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Jack inquisitive about the barrel

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

20) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

21) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
https://oceanposse.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/new-panama-canal-graphic.jpg

22) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

https://abernathypanama.com/collections/thru-hull-y-cucarachas

Since 2019 Abernathy Panama extends a discount of up to 10 % to the Panama Posse

SIGN UP FOR THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE
HELP

WE NEED YOUR TO HELP - JOIN THE POSSE FOR REAL

  • HAVE AN IDEA ? 
  • SUGGESTIONS ? 
  • WANT TO HELP ? 
  • CAN YOU HELP WITH GOOD NAUTICAL ?
  • PROGRAMMING SKILLS ?
  • CAN YOU NEGOTIATE ?
  • SALES ?
  • LIKE DETAILS ?
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? 
  • PARTY PLANNING ? 
  • DOCUMENTING ?
  • ORGANIZING ?
  • SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH ? 

We can always improve - so if anything peaks your interest please email registration@panamaposse.com 

Isla Mujeres Mexico Dive site

DIVING @ ISLA MUJERES 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow

ocean posse llc | panama posse communications 
 @ 9811 W Charleston blvd 2262 Summerlin LV NV 89117 USA

© 2022 Ocean Posse LLC

OP



FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-07

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

Dec 7, 2022

Hurricane Season

The Panama Posse Kick off event in Barra de Navidad Mexico Friday Dec 2, 2022 
Picture by Wildflower / Steve

SIGN UP / RENEW 22·23 PANAMA POSSE 

TOP NEWS

  • FLOR DE CAÑA RUM 
  • 270 VESSELS HAILING FROM 25 ENSIGNS 
  • DANGER ⚠️ SOUTH COAST 🇩🇴 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
  • PICTURES OF THE WEEK
  • FANTASY ISLAND, ROATAN 🇭🇳 HONDURAS 
  • UNINVITED VISITORS
  • GALLEY GOD(DESS) WINNER 
  • PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 
  • BIGGEST FISH 
  • OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA
  • PARADISE FOUND SAN BLAS 🇵🇦 PANAMA
  • GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 
  • TRADING WITH LOCALS
  • EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 WELCOMINGS
Flor de Cana

69 BOTTLES 

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

https://www.instagram.com/flordecana.mx/

Flor de Caña Rum: Sustainable and Natural Sponsors the Panama

Flor de Caña Rum: 
Sustainable and Natural and plenty for the Panama Posse Kick off event

Kick off

 
1) 270 VESSELS HAILING
 FROM 25 ENSIGNS 
 HAVE JOINED THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE
 

25 ensigns

An ensign is the national flag flown on a vessel to indicate nationality and is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern.

Heads

2) DANGER ⚠️ SOUTH COAST 
🇩🇴 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
  

IMPORTANT CAUTION
 IF CRUISING THE SOUTHERN COAST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Soulmate is a 63’ motor yacht and we are OK.

Soulmate was having a bumpy, but good cruise from Port Antonio, Jamaica bound for Boca Chica DR. Just after we rounded Cabo Beata and turned north Sunday afternoon, both propellers became fouled in a massive bunch of fishing lines and we were dead in the water with 6-8’ waves at 4-5 seconds. 

We issued a MAYDAY call and thankfully a 350’ container ship responded and turned around from about 10 miles out and came to our rescue. 

Even in daylight the rescue was tricky and dangerous in the conditions. They managed to get a line to us, but we collided during rescue and Soulmate suffered some cosmetic damage along her starboard side. 

They towed us through the night in rough seas to the port of Rio Haina. Once there, a pilot boat towed us to a commercial mooring and quickly returned with a scuba diver. He removed a trash bag full of ropes and lines from the props and we got underway to Boca Chica. 

If you are rounding Cabo Beata stay in deep water, which will put you off shore at least two+ miles to avoid fishing lines. We had dodged several and we’re headed to deeper water when we got entangled about 1.5 miles SE of the cape. 

We have incredible appreciation for the captain and crew of the Polynesia and will be forever grateful. The Port Authority at Rio Haina offered to bring us food and water if needed and were extremely kind and helpful as well .

DANGER

 MY SOULMATE 🇺🇸 Stuart & Robyn - Hatteras 63′

 


SOULMATE SunnySOULMATE RobynSOULMATE Stu
 

3) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Picture of the Week

ICW Morning 

MY RED ROVER  🇺🇸 Kevin & Alison - Nordhavn 55′

Bahia santa Elena

Bahia Santa Elena 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 

Bahia Santa Elena

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Nicole & Jean-Philippe - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole
Bruce

Landrail Point Settlement, Crooked Island 🇧🇸 Bahamas

Gibsons Landrail Point Settlement, Bahamas

SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Lynette & Bruce - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS BruceNO REGRETS Lynette
BISOU

under a Bocas Rainbow 🇵🇦 Panama

SY BISOU 🇦🇺  Tad and Robin - Fountaine Pajot 44′

BISOU Robin BISOU Tad

4) FANTASY ISLAND, ROATAN 🇭🇳 HONDURAS

Panama POsse

Fantasy Island Roatan Honduras 🇭🇳 wants you to know, even if you anchor out Panama Pose members get a free drink! (That’s Coddiwomple in the background.) 

Coddiwomple

There’s also a Wednesday movie night and Saturday BBQ sailors are welcome to join in on. We’ve found it to be a really pleasant with many great amenities. The monkey and sloth hangout, just a short dinghy ride away is fun too!

SY CODDIWOMPLE 🇺🇸  Jessica & Bram - Ta Shing 40

 

CODDIWOMPLECODDIWOMPLE

 

Fanatsy Island
Roatan is in Good Nautical

Roatan 🇭🇳 Honduras is in Good Nautical 

5) ENTRY INTO 
UNINVITED VISITORS AWARDS

Univited Visitor

Heading South from SoCal in SWEATERS 

YEP

Everyone has a job to do 

Rochambeau

TOP DOG

and a nice fish caught with a cedar plug

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

6) GET YOUR PANAMA POSSE SWAG

Swags for sale

New hats in 9 colors variations and commemorative V & T Shirts 
from the 21-22 season on sale now at https://oceanposse.com/shop

7) CONFUSED ? 
OVERWHELMED ? 
CURIOS ?
JOIN THE SATURDAY DEC 1, 2022 
PANAMA POSSE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL 

Zoom

DECEMBER PANAMA POSSE 
INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

MEET THE FLEET

Saturday, Dec 17 2022 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88490864374?pwd=VGlIYzcwYmpnNVFtcFlBU1dVOTBWUT09

Meeting ID: 884 9086 4374

Passcode: 991632

Communications Protocol Gestalt 
( share experiences not opinions )

For all participants 

  • Introductions
  • Overview & Mission
  • Perks and Discounts 
  • Route 
  • OpenCPN
  • Good Nautical
  • Q&A 
  • A.M.O.
Cost Rica SDailing

Costa Rica Sailing 🇨🇷 Sponsors the Panama Posse

🇨🇷

8) GALLEY GOD(DESS) AWARD WINNER 

WINNER SELECTED BY THE SECRET FOOD JUDGES

THE COUSCOUS SALAD by Hula Kai 

BEST DISH 

Cous Cous

by the time the winner was announced there was nothing left so this is a facsimile of what it looked like - next up the actual recipe.

SY HULA KAI 🇺🇸 Richard & Kathleen -Tayana DS 48′

HULU KAI RickHUKU KAI Kathleen

9) PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 

Notice of a Rally
RE-NEW NOW | PRIOR PARTICIPANTS 

These are our outreach postcards - please email us if you can hand out a few fliers and postcards to fellow boat owners in your area or post in your marina.

Panama Posse Route

PANAMA POSSE BENEFITS

  • Discounts in sponsorship marinas* with at least 10 % to as much as 50% off in over 70 MARINAS
  • Unrivaled camaraderie – make friends of a lifetime – make history
  • No crazy schedules to adhere to – go at your own pace
  • Save time with quick access to hard to find information – how to check in and out – best practices and latest report from 800+ vessels who have been there before
  • Membership access to our ever updating online cruising guide goodnautical.com with 550+ vetted anchorages and detailed clearing in and out procedures – no need to buy expensive cruising guides
  • 24/7 live group chat tool (line.me) which works on android and iOS & PC
  • GREAT INFO ! Weekly live group calls on Monday @ 16:00 UTC to go over weather logistics and anything else
  • Dedicated Panama Canal Agent with real fenders and discount on his fees
  • Savings at many chandleries and service providers
  • 20% off Predict Wind Pro account
  • WESTMARINE PRO Group SILVER DISCOUNT 5 – 25 % off
  • Vetted tours, service providers and points of interest ( 200 vessels have participated in the past seasons so a lot of up to date info )
  • INFO Weekly email fleet updates and access to prior fleet updates
  • “your vessel your crew your responsibility your schedule” so no-one will tell you what to do – no opinions no cliques / we do ask of you to be kind and courteous to each other and help and document any findings
  • Impromptu gatherings with fellow participants
  • Occasional seminars 
  • Partnership with SevenStar Yacht Transport so you Ship your vessel back to Ensenada, MX or Victoria, BC with a discounted rate.
  • We respect for your privacy and do not track you
  • FREE Charts we got both printable chartlets and satellite chartlets generated for you to use with opencpn ( 160 Gigs +)
  • FREE Vessel Tracking with predict wind using automatic methods and manual 
  • Pro Discounts at Hertz Mexico and Home Depot Mexico
  • 15 % discount at San Diego Marine Exchange 
  • Easy upgrade path to Atlantic Posse and South Pacific 
Stick figuers

10) BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRIES 

Coffe in Chiapas
Home

I caught a flounder in Costa Rica. My cats were excited lol

SY WONOMA 🇨🇦 Christopher & Jessica - Dufour 37′

WONOMA ChristopherWONOMA Jessica
YO D YO

MahiMahi / Dorado 

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸 David & Mary - Hunter 45′

YO-D-YO DavidYO-D-YO Mary

TTTUUUNA

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

DAVE

11) OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRIDAY FEB 03 ‘23
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

SAVE THE DATE

PANAMA POSSE 
MEETS 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

SPP

 

12) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 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

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – 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 & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

Marina Palmirea Topolobamabo

 Marina Palmira Topolobampo 🇲🇽 Mexico Sponsors · the Panama Posse

13) PARADISE FOUND 
SAN BLAS 🇵🇦 PANAMA

San Blas
kitchen abis beach

Cocina / Kitchen @ Abis Beach

San Blas

MY AZURE 🇺🇸 Forrest & Marina & MOM ! Cheoy Lee 61′

 

AZURE ForrestAZURE-Marina

 

14) GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 

Freedom sAILS
MOre sails

SY FREEDOM 🇺🇸 David & Sheri - Beneteau 55′

FREEDOM-DavidFREEDOM-Sheri

15) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DISTRIBUIDORA
  • BOAT HOW 
  • SUN POWERED YACHTS
  • and the ever more needed .... SHAFT SHARK 
SHAFT SHARK

For an order thru your Panama Posse we can offer your group a special discount of below trade – 30% off the List pricing plus shipping. Shaft Shark Cuts the long lines and fishing nets.

Order directly here ->

16) TRADING WITH LOCALS
 BAHIA SANTA MARIA BCS 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

Trading Tables

Traded some Cola, Water and Candy for lobsters 

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
Tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING
dIQUIS DELTA

Diquís Delta Precolumbian Chiefdom settlements 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 4

18) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

19) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
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 Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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20) EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 WELCOMES MEDEA 

Medea in El Salvador

your welcome drink awaits in El Salvador 

Medea Tracking

SY MEDEA 🇦🇺 Darryl & Crew - Bavaria 46′

Darryl

21) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

Seven Seas

Since 2020 the SSCA has been our strategic partner 
Membership in SSCA is always a great deal, but for a short time, membership will be discounted for registered Panama Posse participants by 25%*. - Read More >>

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