Red Frog Marina Sunset Alert 🇵🇦 Panama
SY ALICORN  Kevin & Devona – Lagoon 440′ 

Sorry I’ve missed the last few check ins. We have been a bit distracted at the all you can eat wave buffet.

SY PHOENIX Zach  – Balance  52′

 

MY TIDINGS OF JOY Jeff & Joy -DeFever 52′

Made it safely thru the wickedly awesome and magical UNESCO Naeroyfjord to Gudvangen 🇳🇴 NORWAY
and this place is so friendly!!!
MY HOKIPA Lucky Chucky & Lisa  – Selene 43′

SAN FRANCISCO To SAN DIEGO 🇺🇸 550 NM & CALIFORNIA BLISS
DAYHOP VIA 25   anchorages and marinas along the way 

Sailing south from San Francisco to San Diego in August and September offers a generally begning blend of Pacific weather systems. August often starts with persistent coastal fog—especially north of Point Conception—where cold water and inland heat create dense marine layers that can reduce visibility to near zero. Radar and AIS and listening for northbound ships become essential tools during these stretches.

Rain is rare this time of year, but drizzle from fog can soak sails and decks. As you move further south, the fog generally thins, giving way to sunny skies and warmer air, particularly past Point Conception. That point itself marks a climatic boundary north of it, the California Current drives cool, moist air; south of it, conditions trend warmer, drier, and more stable.

Wind is typically out of the northwest, 10 to 25 knots, building in the afternoons. Mornings can be calm, and sailing is often best timed to take advantage of the early light air or ride the afternoon push. Swells also come predominantly from the northwest, ranging from gentle rollers to short-period chop, especially near points and capes.

Santa Ana winds do not develop till  later those are hot, dry offshore blasts, can make rare early appearances in late September. If they arrive, expect dramatic shifts in wind direction and velocity, especially near Southern California’s coastal valleys. These winds can turn calm anchorages into lee shores and should be watched closely especially vessels anchoring in the Channel Islands or on moorings off Catalina Islands…

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WATER MAKER 💧 ZOOM SEMINARS
JULY 10-17-24  

Marine Watermakers Seminars Part 1 - OCEAN POSSE

⚓ Marine Watermakers Series PART 1 JULY 10 Segment 1: Watermaker Fundamentals & Choosing the Right System 🎯 Goal: Help […]

Topics:
How a marine watermaker works (reverse osmosis, prefilters, high-pressure pumps, membranes)

System types:

• Manual vs. automated
• AC vs. DC vs. engine-driven vs. belt-driven
• Capacity needs vs. real-world usage (liters/gallons per hour vs. cruising crew size)
• Space, power draw & installation considerations
• Top brands & comparisons (Spectra, Schenker, Rainman, Eco-Sistems, DIY builds)
• Case studies from cruisers – real usage feedback from different boat types

Marine Watermakers Seminars Part 2 - OCEAN POSSE

⚓ Marine Watermakers Seminar Series Segment 2: Installation & Operation at Sea 🎯 Goal: Walk through real-world installation examples and […]

Topics:

• Planning your install:
• Where to mount filters, pump, membrane
• Seawater intake, brine discharge, electrical wiring, thru-hulls
• Electrical & power considerations:
• Running on solar/wind/battery banks
• Generator integration
• Operating the system:
• Startup sequence, flushing, water testing (TDS meters)
• Manual vs. auto flush
• Tips for conserving water onboard
• Demo or video of a full operation cycle if possible

Marine Watermakers Seminars Part 3 - OCEAN POSSE

Marine Watermakers Segment 3: Maintenance, Repairs & Emergency Workarounds 🎯 Goal: Equip participants with the knowledge to keep their system […]

Topics:

• Routine maintenance schedule:

  • Prefilter changes

  • Membrane care & cleaning

  • Storage & pickling

• Common issues & how to fix them:

  • Loss of pressure

  • High TDS water

  • Pump failures

  • Air leaks

• Spare parts to carry offshore

• Emergency desalination options & redundancy:

  • Manual watermakers

  • Portable kits

  • Crew survival considerations 3liters per person per day

 Marina Funchal  Madiera PORTUGAL
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
32°38’42.1″N 16°54’38.8″W

SERVICES

• Showers
• Water
• Laundry
• Electricity 16/32 220 V
• Internet
• Port of entry
• Fuel Dock open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 17:30 pm
• 24 hour surveillance
• Offices open MON – FRI 9:00 am to 18:30 pm

 AMENITIES

• Bar
• Restaurants
• Historical Sites
•  Sail Repair
• Chandleries
• Mechanics
• Supermarkets
• Bakery

SAFE APPROACH MARINA FUNCHAL

NEARBY 

🌊 Waterfront & Nautical Charms
• Stroll along Avenida do Mar & Praça do Povo
 A scenic promenade lining the marina with cafés, sculptures, and harbor view . It’s ideal at sunset, offering a real maritime vibe plus glimpses of cruise liners and local boats .
• Funchal Marina
With over 200 berths and full amenities—fuel, water, power, shops, bars—this marina is a sea‑lover’s hub right in Funchal Bay

🏛️ Historic & Cultural Gems
• Fortaleza de São Tiago
A 17th‑century yellow‑walled fort right by the marina, offering free entry and panoramic ocean views—also a cultural venue today
• Sé Cathedral (Cathedral of Funchal)
Located a short walk uphill in the Old Town, this Gothic‑Manueline cathedral from 1514 is a beautifully preserved jewel of Portuguese maritime heritage

🌳 Parks & Gardens with a View
• Santa Catarina Park
Overlooking the marina, this leafy 36,000 m² public park features fountains, benches, aviaries, and a chapel—perfect for a relaxing stroll and city views
• Madeira Botanical Garden & Monte Cable Car
Ride the cable car from the marina up to Monte, where you’ll find the stunning Botanical Garden showcasing endemic flora and an exotic bird collection  Don’t miss the famous toboggan ride back down!

🎨 Old Town & Local Life
• Mercado dos Lavradores
A colorful Art Deco market of fresh fruit, flowers, fish, and local products—an excellent spot to soak up local rhythms
• Rua de Santa Maria Street‑Art Project
Wander through Funchal’s Old Town to see creative painted doors and walls—an urban art initiative that brings character and charm

🚤 Sea & Adventure Excursions
• Whale & Dolphin Watching Catamarans
Tours depart right from the marina, offering high‑rating eco‑friendly excursions to see marine life
• Boat Trips & Evening Cruises
Sunset or private charter cruises are easy to arrange from the marina. Ideal for a relaxed maritime adventure under the stars.

🥘 Day Trips & Nearby Towns
• Câmara de Lobos
Just 10–15 minutes away by cab or bus—this traditional fishing village inspired Churchill’s paintings and offers authentic local ambiance
• Cabo Girão Skywalk
One of the world’s highest ocean cliffs with a glass‑bottom viewing platform–perfect for breathtaking views, reachable by tour or car

PRE SEASON ⚙️ RIGGING CHECK 

⚓ STANDING RIGGING: Structural Integrity

1 Shroud and Stay Tension
◦ Use a tension gauge or check leeward shroud slack under sail. Too tight? Overloaded; too loose? Poor support.
2 Visual Inspection for Cracks/Corrosion
◦ Pay special attention to swage fittings, turnbuckles, and chainplates.
3 Wire/Strand Integrity
◦ Look for broken strands, “meat hooks,” or bird-caging near terminals.
4 Turnbuckle Condition and Locknuts
◦ Check for galling, seizing, or movement. Lubricate threads with Tef-Gel or Lanocote.
5 Chainplates
◦ Check for movement, corrosion at deck level, and water intrusion inside the boat.
6 Deck Compression and Mast Step
◦ Look for sagging decks, mast collar deformation, or cracks around the step.
7 Backstay Tension (Adjustable or Fixed)
◦ Proper backstay tension affects forestay sag and headsail shape.
8 Forestay Sag and Headstay Length
◦ Too much sag ruins pointing ability; too tight stresses the rig. Adjust according to sail cut.

⛵ RUNNING RIGGING: Control and Safety

9 Halyards (Main, Jib, Spinnaker)
◦ Inspect for chafe, UV damage, or hard spots. Replace worn tails or frayed sections.
10 Sheets and Blocks
◦ Check blocks for smooth rotation and shackles for seizing. Sheets should be free of core slippage.
11 Furling Gear Function
◦ Spin the drum, inspect halyard wrap preventers, and confirm easy deployment and furling under load.
12 Boom Vang (Rigid or Line)
◦ Check tension and operation. A failed vang can allow uncontrolled boom rise.
13 Traveler and Car Controls
◦ Clean, lubricate, and ensure smooth side-to-side and vertical travel.
14 Reefing Systems
◦ Test each reef point under light wind or dockside. Check for tangled lines or failed blocks.
15 Running Backstays or Checkstays (if applicable)
◦ Inspect toggles, tails, and winch gear. Confirm proper stow and deployment practices.

 🧭 MAST TUNE & ALIGNMENT

16 Mast Centering (Side-to-Side)
◦ Measure from chainplates to mast — both sides should be equal.
17 Mast Rake
◦ Measured from masthead to transom; affects balance and helm pressure.
18 Pre-Bend (for Fractional Rigs)
◦ Controlled by the cap shrouds and lowers; essential for proper mainsail shape.
19 Tuning Progression
◦ Always adjust port and starboard evenly. Use a known tuning guide or manufacturer’s spec.
20 Final Under-Sail Observation
◦ Check leeward shrouds, mast pumping, sail shape, and helm balance while sailing in 10-15 knots.

🛟 Pro Tip:

Mark your tuned turnbuckle positions with permanent marker or rig tape once you’re happy with the settings. It’ll help you spot slippage or return to baseline settings later.

OCEAN POSSE PARTNERSHIP MARINAS 

COOK ISLANDS 🇨🇰 Aitutaki – Arutunga Harbor 

The entrance is marked by a red nun buoy. The red nun should not be used for accessing the channel as it is not directly on the channel but will be well to port as you enter. Navionics has the channel correctly positioned and once lined up is straight and long. It feels very narrow and the current can be strong depending on the tides. The channel was dredged to 4 meters or more while the harbor varies between 2-4 meters. The channel is basically a square ditch carved out of the coral. The dirt berm directly to starboard as entering the harbor is known as mono alley and is more exposed but deeper. The rest of the harbor is good for drafts of around 1.3 meters or less. You will need two stern lines of 30meters or more. Fenders deployed on both sides as boats come and go and it is close quarters. Drop anchor as far forward as possible. Be sure to set the anchor before backing up the last couple of boat length to the berm. The bottom is loose mud with clay that will give good holding. The stern lines are tied to large coral rocks or old sewage culverts, depending on where you are. While we were there the wind managed to go full circle, so do not set just for the wind at the moment as it will probably change. Reach out to see if there is an active

Aitutaki welcoming committee, look on NFL and contact the boats that are there to make them aware of your arrival so they can organize dinghies and shore people. One big help was to have a dingy meet the incoming boat in the channel and grab your +30 meter lines that have been readied. The shore crew can go ahead and tie them to suitable rocks. As you are backing up your boat the dingy will hand the tied shore lines to you. We then helped subsequent boats coming in, it was a good community feeling and fun.

Formalities are the way they should be every where! In no particular order you will be visited by:
-Customs Bob – explains costs and other formalities landing fee $10nz / pp
-Bio Security – I have no fruits and vegetables $25nz
-Health – I have no sickness $25nz
When departing;
-Pay $20nz / day anchorage fee to Aitutaki council
-Pay all above charges to Customs Bob at checkout
Be sure to ask Customs Bob for his hours and Holidays so you can depart when planned.

Ashore NFL is a great resource, activities that we really enjoyed were;
-Every fortnight on Thursday 5pm there is a market on the green with a “band”, great local food choices, and people watching.
-Teking tours we snorkeled with giant Napoleon fish, giant clams, and had a great meal on a motu.
-Tava’e resort happy hour 4p-5p they had good pizza and towers of beer and Jen C the server was super fun.
-Bubbles cafe for coffee and camaraderie

Aitutaki is super friendly, beautiful, English speaking, has stores that are open more than they are closed, enjoy!

Cook Islands are in he IALA AVbuoyage system, specifically Region A, red buoys mark the port side of a channel when entering from the sea or heading upstream.

SY HOMECOMING Peter & Colleen – Lagoon 45′

Primary Named Winds in the Mediterranean 🌬LEVANTE 

The Levante wind, also known as Levanter, is a warm, easterly wind prevalent in the western Mediterranean, particularly in the Strait of Gibraltar. It’s known for its strength and persistence, often causing rough seas and reducing visibility due to mist or dust

Sailing Implications:

• Direction: It blows westward – from the eastern Mediterranean toward the west.
• Usefulness: This favors westbound sailing – yachts heading from the Balearic Islands toward mainland Spain, or from the Mediterranean into the Atlantic (through Gibraltar), benefit from this wind.
• Why sailors like it:
◦ It typically creates long, steady waves, which are easier to sail.
◦ It tends to be predictable and sustained, which is ideal for passage planning.
◦ It supports beam reach or broad reach sailing for boats headed west – two of the most comfortable and efficient points of sail.
Caveats:
• In the Strait of Gibraltar, the Levante can funnel through and intensify, sometimes exceeding 30 knots and creating tricky conditions with fog and low visibility.
• On occasion, it can last several days, impacting schedules for vessels trying to head east (against it).

MUST SEE IN FLORIDA 🇺🇸 CASTILLO SAN MARCOS – ST AUGUSTINE

The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United Statesand is located on the western shore of Matanzas Bay in the city of St. Augustine, Florida. The Castillo was designed by the Spanish engineer Ignacio Daza and construction begn in 1672, 107 years after the city’s founding by Spanish Admiral and conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, when Florida was part of the Spanish Empire.

Castillo de San Marcos was for many years the northernmost outpost of Spain’s vast New World empire. It is the oldest masonry fort and the best-preserved ex-ample of a Spanish colonial fortification in the continental United States. It anchored East Florida’s defenses, which extended northward to the St. Marys River, westward to the St. Johns, and southward to Fort Matanzas. It protected St. Augustine from pirate raids and from Spain’s major rival, Great Britain, during a time when the Florida-Georgia-Carolina coastline was an explosive international battleground.

The roots of the Castillo’s history reach back to the years just after Christopher Columbus’s final transatlantic voyage, when conquistadors carved out a vast and wealthy overseas empire for Spain, first in the Caribbean and then on the mainlands of Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru. Products of these tropical and mountainous territories brought high prices on the Continent, and Spanish galleons sailed home laden with exotic dyes, sugar, tobacco, chocolate, pearls, hardwoods, and silver and gold. These so-called “treasure fleets” made Spain the most powerful and envied nation in Renaissance Europe.

Thanks to the travels of Ponce de Leon in 1513, Spanish navigators knew that the best return route from Spain’s rich Caribbean possessions was along the Gulf Stream, through the Bahama Channel, and past the shores of Florida. The Spanish knew they must defend this peninsula to prevent enemies from using its harbors as havens from which to raid the passing treasure fleets.

In 1513 Spain claimed Florida through the expedition of Ponce de Leon, but France gained the first foothold there by establishing Fort Caroline on the St. Johns River in 1564. Seeing this as both a challenge to Spain’s claims and a menace to the treasure fleets, King Philip II sent an expedition under Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles to eliminate the French threat and establish settlements in Florida. It arrived at the mouth of the St. Johns River in September 1565.
After attempting unsuccessfully to board the French ships anchored there, Menendez sailed to a harbor farther south and established St. Augustine as a base for further operations. Almost immediately a French fleet sailed south to attack. But the ships were driven southward and wrecked by a violent storm and the mission failed. Realizing that Fort Caroline would be lightly guarded, the Spaniards marched north, captured the fort, and executed most of the inhabitants.

The same fate befell survivors from the French fleet, whom the Spaniards captured and killed at an inlet 14 miles south of St. Augustine. The episode gave a name to the area: Matanzas, Spanish for “slaughters.”

England became Spain’s next contender for Florida. The Spanish had watched the English warily ever since Sir Francis Drake attacked and burned St. Augustine in 1586. They became even more watchful after English-men settled Jamestown in 1607. British pirates sacked St. Augustine again in 1668, and this hit-and-run attack, followed by the English settlement of Charleston in 1670, caused Spain to build the Castillo de San Marcos.

Begun in 1672 and completed by 1695, the Castillo replaced nine successive wooden fortifications that had protected St. Augustine since its founding. The fort’s commanding location on the west bank of Matanzas Bay allowed its guns to protect not only the harbor entrance but the ground to the north against a land attack.

The Castillo’s baptism of fire came in 1702 during the War of the Spanish Succession, when the English occupied St. Augustine and unsuccessfully besieged the fort for 50 days. The English burned the town before they left, but the Castillo emerged unscathed, thereby making it a symbolic link between the old St. Augustine of 1565 and the new city that rose from the ashes.

When Britain gained control of Florida in 1763 pursuant to the Treaty of Paris, St. Augustine became the capital of British East Florida, and the fort was renamed Fort St. Mark[8] until the Peace of Paris (1783) when Florida was transferred back to Spain and the fort’s original name restored. In 1819, Spain signed the Adams–Onís Treaty which ceded Florida to the United States in 1821; consequently, the fort was designated a United States Army base and renamed Fort Marion, in honor of American Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion. The fort was declared a National Monument in 1924, and after 251 years of continuous military possession, was deactivated in 1933. The 20.48-acre (8.29 ha) site was subsequently turned over to the United States National Park Service. In 1942 the original name, Castillo de San Marcos, was restored by an Act of Congress.

Castillo SAN MARCOS Timeline

• 1513 Sailing from Puerto Rico, Spanish claim Florida.
• 1565 Spanish found St. Augustine and destroy French at Fort Caroline and Matanzas Inlet.
• 1672 Ground is broken on October 2 for Castillo de San Marcos.
• 1695 Castillo de San Marcos (curtain walls, bastions, living quarters, moat, ravelin, and sea-wall) is finished in August.
• 1702 War of the Spanish Succession pits Spain and France against Austria, Great Britain, and others.  Coastal  Georgia missions are destroyed by Carolinians en route to St. Augustine.  Carolinians occupy and burn St. Augustine but the Castillo successfully resists their siege.
• 1738 Spanish governor at St. Augustine grants freedom to runaway British slaves. Black families settle at new town called Fort Mose.
• 1740 St. Augustine successfully endures siege by British, Georgian, and South Carolinian forces. Spanish attack and de-feat British Highland troops camped at Fort Mose.
• 1740-42 Fort Matanzas is built to block southern approach to St. Augustine.
• 1756-62 Fort Mose re-built in masonry. Earth-works at Mose extended to complete northern-most defense.
• 1763 Peace of Paris gives Florida to Great Britain in exchange for La Habana.  Castillo becomes known as Fort St. Mark.
• 1783 Peace of Paris recognizes independence of the United States and returns Florida to Spain.
• 1821 Spain cedes Florida to the United States.
• 1825 Castillo de San Marcos renamed Fort Marion.
• 1924 Fort Marion and Fort Matanzas are proclaimed national monuments
• 1933 Transferred to the National Parks Service
• 1942 Original name Castillo San Marcos is restored

GET THERE BY YACHT

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE – MEET THE CRUISING FLEET – SAT AUG 30 – NAWI ISLAND MARINA

• 15:00  YACHT MARKET OVERVIEW FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS PRESENTED BY
  THE YACHT SALES CO

• 15:30  THE PASSAGE TO NEW ZEALAND – PRESENTED BY OCEAN TACTICS

• 16:00 MEET AND MINGLE AND FREE RUM

• 17:00 LET THE FEAST BEGIN …

• 19:00 KAVA AND RUM AFTER HOURS 

OFFICIAL OCEAN POSSE EVENTS

Thu - Sun October 2025

ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 🇺🇸 MARYLAND USA

ANNAPOLIS, Annapolis Town Dock Booth VB 9

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Tue - Fri October 2025

OCEAN POSSE 🇺🇸 SAN DIEGO BAY 4 DAY CRUISING SEMINARS SERIES @ SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY

SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY EVENT CENTER, CHULA VISTA, SAN DIEGO, CA

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Sat October 2025

OCEAN POSSE MARINE INSURANCE SEMINAR

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Wed - Sun December 2025

OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF 🇲🇽 BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO December 3-7 2025

MARINA PUERTO DE LA NAVIDAD, BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO

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Sun January 2026

FIESTA NAUTICA CLUB DE PESCA CARTAGENA 🇨🇴

CLUB DE PESCA, CARTAGENA COLOMBIA

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Sat January 2026

OCEAN POSSE AT SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

SHELTER BAY MARINA, FORT SHERMAN, PANAMA

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Thu September 2026

OCEAN POSSE & BEN TAYLOR STREET PARTY @ CANNES 🇫🇷 YACHTING FESTIVAL

TAQUERIA LUPITA, 72 Rue Meynadier, Cannes

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Thu September 2026

GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

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MUSKET COVE MARINA SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

We welcome any of the Ocean  Posse to Musket Cove at any time. We’re pleased to offer a Free Berthing Day for 5 Paid Days to all of your Posse Members.

Wayne Deed

• Director of Sales & Marketing
• Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina
• Malolo Lailai Island
• Fiji Islands
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www.musketcovefiji.com

AMENITIES

At Musket Cove you’ll find the pace of life smooth and unhurried. The resort is owned
and operated by Fiji’s oldest resort company, with 400 acres of palm fringed beaches
and tropical gardens. You will be hosted by 150 extremely warm and dedicated staff,
who will endeavour to ensure your visit is one to cherish. Take a moment to familarize yourself
with the following;

No animals are allowed on shore.
We care for our environment so please help with careful disposal of waste water, pollutants
and rubbish. Rubbish bins are located behind the Marina Office.

Charge It! Yacht visitors are welcome to open an account at the Marina office for all
transactions. Including, the

• Trader General Store
• Dick’s Place Bistro & Bar
• Trade Cafe
• Island Bar
• Dive Shop
• Fuel

Marine Sanctuary: All waters in and around Musket Cove, including moorings are a Marine
Sanctuary with all fishing prohibited.

The Trader General Store is open daily between 8am -7pm.

Musket Cove Yacht Club Island Bar: The iconic Island Bar is a great meeting place. With coin
operated BBQ’s available.

Open 10am till late. BBQ Packs can be purchased at the Trader Cafe

Bottle Shop: Bulk discount Beer, Wine & Sprits can be purchased from Dicks Place Bar between
the hours of 9am till 11am & 3pm to 5pm

Dick’s Place Bistro & Bar: Open daily Breakfast:7.00am – 1100am, Lunch: 11.30am –2.00pm,
Dinner: 7pm – 9pm. Daily a la carte and check out our famous Theme night buffets. Reservations
required.

Swimming Pool: You are welcome to use the pool, excluding Regatta Week. Resort guests
have priority on sun lounges. Lounge and restaurant area is for wining and dining only. Please do
not use these areas to place your belongings. You must follow the pool rules.

Makare Spa: Our dedicated spa offers a full range of beauty and relaxation treatments. The Spa
is open daily from 8am to 5pm.

Scuba Diving: Subsurface Fiji specializes in making diving fun for all. They offer a full range of
PADI Scuba Diving. Check out Fiji’s famous and fantastic dive spots, day trips departing daily
from Musket Cove Marina.
Ducks & Dingies: Please tie up at the end of the marina towards the MCYC Island Bar so that
they are not in the way of vessels berthed at the Marina.
Drinking Water: Available at the Marina for 10 cents per liter.
Mail: Incoming mail is kept at the Marina Office. The outgoing mail bag is in the
boutique where stamps are available

Malolo Cat: The Malolo Cat operates 4 times daily. Purchase tickets at the resorts front
office and be ready for boarding 30 minutes prior to departure
WIFI: Paid WIFI is available throughout the resort and MCYC Island Bar via Tomizone
and can be purchased from Front office and the Trader General Store
Note: Musket Cove is a functioning resort and all visitors must respect the comfort of all. Shirts
and appropriate clothing must be worn in public areas and children must be accompanied and
well behaved. Poor or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated and Management reserve
the right to deny service for infringements deemed unacceptable

RATES

MARINA BERTHING
DAILY BERTHING RATE
F$4.80 PER METRE MONOHULLS
F$8.50 PER METRE MULTIHULLS
PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR MONTHLY AND LONG TERM BERTHING RATES
SWING MOORINGS – VESSELS UPTO 25 TONS
F$25.00 PER NIGHT
PAID IN ADVANCE & NON-REFUNDABLE
Rates expressed in Fiji Dollars and Include VAT.

SAFE APPROACH TO MUSKET COVE MARINA

NEARBY

1. Cloud 9 Floating Bar & Surf Spot
A vibrant platform‑bar anchored over the lagoon where you can sip cocktails, enjoy pizza, and soak in island vibes. Just 20 min boat ride from Musket Cove, it’s a social hub for surfers and sailors ( and couples )

2. Surf Breaks: Cloudbreak & Restaurants
World‑class surf breaks accessible via dinghy from Musket Cove. These legendary breaks are only ~20 minutes away .

3. Sandbank Snorkelling and sunset drinks
Daily low‑tide trips out to a nearby sandbank for snorkelling in clear lagoons

4. Island Hiking & Nature Trails
Explore kilometers of paths winding through tropical gardens, coconut plantations, and along ridgelines with views across the Mamanucas. Look out for local birdlife and medicinal plants on guided “medicine walks”

5. Fijian Cultural Experience at Shell Village
Visit a nearby Fijian village, learn traditional crafts like coconut husking, basket‑weaving, join in a kava ceremony, and support the community often through  arranged excursions

6. Cycling & Organic Garden Tour: Rent a bike to cruise island trails and visit Musket Cove’s organic gardens

7. Golf  next to Musket Cove is Plantation Island’s 9 hole golf course complete with sand crabs who will move your ball around before you can putt.

In Panama, sloths can swim faster than they can walk.
While they may be famously slow on land—moving at just 0.24 km/h—three-toed sloths are surprisingly agile in water. Thanks to their long arms and natural buoyancy, they can move three times faster while swimming. In the jungles near the coast or in mangrove estuaries, you might even spot one crossing a river or drifting along the tide.
So if you’re anchored off Isla Bastimentos or exploring the waterways of Bocas del Toro, keep an eye out—you just might catch a sloth doing the breaststroke!

PANAMA POSSE CANAL AGENTS

To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact our dedicated Panama Canal agents and sponsors of the Panama Posse and the Pacific Posse

CENTENARIO CONSULTING

Erick Gálvez
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Stocking Island  23°31.3683′ N 75°45.4733′ W

Just off the cruising epicenter and harbor of George Town on Great Exuma 🇧🇸 Bahamas, is a narrow, nearly three-mile-long barrier island famed for its pristine beaches, marine life, and eco‑rich landscapes.

Tidbits

1 month 5 named storms

• This June, the Eastern Pacific saw five named tropical cyclones, with four forming and peaking entirely within the month — Barbara, Cosme, Dalila, and Erick (a powerful Category 4 hurricane). Flossie also formed at month’s end, pushing the count even higher.
  📈 That makes June 2025 one of the most active Junes on record, tying with 1985 and 2018 for the highest number of named storms ever recorded in the month in over a century of data. For seafarers in the Eastern Pacific, it’s a clear signal: the season is off to a fast and furious start.

🩺 Guna Yala: A Persistent Hotspot for Malaria in Panama

• • Endemic and persistent region
Though Panama overall has largely eliminated malaria, the Comarca Guna Yala remains a notable persistent focus. Less than 3% of the national population lives there, yet it accounts for nearly 90% of Panama’s malaria cases—primarily from Plasmodium vivax
  • Interventions underway
The Ministry of Health has piloted expanded use of long‑lasting insecticide‑treated nets, including hammock nets and community health workers equipped with rapid diagnostics and treatment—actively engaging Guna leaders to boost acceptance and effectivenessGuna Yala remains one of the most vulnerable malaria zones in Panama—marked by high levels of asymptomatic infection, entrenched transmission driven by outdoor mosquitoes, and incomplete coverage by prevention measures. However, culturally respectful programs, are now being implemented to tackle these challenges head-on.

THE END OF THR REVOLUTION in BOCAS DEL TORO

• The government lifts the state of emergency in Bocas del Toro;
  Security forces have maintained surveillance in Changuinola. EFE/Bienvenido Velasco  This was announced by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Security, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, during a press conference. In the same appearance, the Director General of the National Police, Jaime Fernández, explained that Operation Omega will continue throughout the country until viability and public order are fully restored nationwide .

Ahoy Posse Friends

We have been quietly healing and still waiting on insurance to respond to our loss of   Path finder in French Polynesia. All of you have been in our thoughts especially as we try different types of water therapy to help us look forward. We’re currently staying on our friend’s boat at the Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro, California to feel at home again. We were invited to sail for the start of the TransPac race and even enjoyed exploring the local aquarium to get a glimpse of our beloved ocean neighbors.
We miss all of you and we miss Pathfinder deeply. Grateful to be here to celebrate life in every way.

n i c o l e & j p

 YOUTUBE NUGGET :

Tracking a hammerhead shark in the Galapagos reveals a possible migration to Panama to give birth.

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