FLEET UPDATE 2024-11-24

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

- Robert N. Rose

⚓ Islas Secas 🇵🇦 Chiriqui · PANAMA

LATEST NEWS

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

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Monkeys, waterfalls & a spice tour..>>>

Beaver moon over Pearl Island Marina area in Las Perlas Islands .. >>>

San Blas water hammock is paradise.. >>>

I wouldn’t want to run into this on the water!...>>>

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

PHOTO OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

Perfect serenity of the sea captured by SY EVER AFTER

FLOR DE CAÑA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

AWARD CATEGORIES

• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR
• YODA OF THE YEAR
• SPEEDY AWARD
• THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
  sponsored by NOVAMAR
• COURAGE AWARD
• CLEAN OCEAN AWARD

• MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR
• HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
• SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION AWARD
  sponsored by PREDICT WIND
• GALLEY GOD(ESS)
• GOOD SAMARITAN
• BOAT YOGA POSE
• SANDCASTLE OF THE YEAR

3) OCEAN POSSE BURGEES ARE GOING UP

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

SEE 'EM ALL GO UP HERE ...>>>

4) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

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

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

• SEA - AI
• BREEZE RIDER
• BOAT FIX
• NO FOREIGN LAND
• MAKBOATWORKS more to come >>>

5) OCEAN POSSE EXPANDS TO TUNISIA !!!

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

MARINA BIZERTE 🇹🇳 SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

37° 16.55′ N 09°52.8633′ E

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

With the sea on our doorstep and the magnificent old town on its left, Marina Bizerte combines an outstanding destination with a world-class marina and services. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, French Heritage site and northern point of Africa, the marina features more than 800 secure berths up to 450 feet

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

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

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

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

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

8) GOOD NAUTICAL

"Swimming Pool" anchorage in San Blas 🇵🇦

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

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

9) OCEAN POSSE PERKS

10) PRO TIP
COOKIES AND FARADAY CAGES

11) MARINA PAPAGAYO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

10° 38.3783′ N 085°39.225′ W

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

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

We look forward to welcoming you to Marina Papagayo.

Best Regards,

Dan

GATEWAY TO THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC

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

A Full Service Deep Sea Port

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

Where Captain is King

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

Vessels of all shapes and sizes

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

MARINA SUITES

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

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

The Embera live in elevated thatch roofed huts

Women dancing in the communal hut

12) MEET THE FLEET

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

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

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

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

ERICK REPORTS: ...more >>>

14) YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 🇪🇨
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

Javier Plúa Rizzo

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

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

We are happy to sponsor the Ocean Posse with a $ 50 discount on services ... more >>>

15) OCEAN POSSE SPONSOR PREDICTWIND

16) SAFETY AND SECURITY

17) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

Tracking the Ocean Posse ... MORE >>

18) MEDIA PARTNERS

OCEAN NAVIGATOR

Complimentary digital subscriptions for all Ocean Posse participants

Please visit this link to get your free digital subscription >>>

19) SPONSORSHIP MARINAS
WITH OCEAN POSSE DISCOUNTS

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, CA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, CA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista CA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – Ensenada MX

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – MX

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – MX

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – MX

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol, El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – Colombia

🇯🇲 < Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club – Jamaica

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina – Cayman Islands

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Hummingbird Marina – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Mexico

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks And Caicos

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort And Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth On The Bay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – Fl, Usa

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – Jacksonville, Fl

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas At Fernandina Harbor FL

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. GA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head SC

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah GA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

Check this map for 100+ Ocean Posse friendly marinas near you

20) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

• ABERNATHY - PANAMA
• BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
• BOAT HOW TO
• CABRALES BOAT YARD
• CENTENARIO CONSULTING - PANAMA CANAL
• CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
• DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
• DIGITAL YACHT
• DOWNWIND MARINE
• EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
• FOUNTAINE PAJOT
• FLOR DE CAÑA
• HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
• HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
• HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
• LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
• MARINA PAPAGAYO

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

21) VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Panama Canal Transit Time Lapse Sailboat 8:00 Minutes by SY Fortitude X

22) THE PANAMA CANAL

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

23) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

• SSCA
• Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua
• Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica
• Advertising Partners – Summerlin, LV - USA
• Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

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