FLEET UPDATE 2022-01-09

Panama Posse

 

Jan 09, 2022

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

 

1)  PANAMA POSSE WELCOMES OUR NEWEST VESSELS

#303 🇨🇦  SY MILLY - Peter & Sally  -  Antares 44′

#304 🇳🇱  SY FIDELIS - Jeroen & Jeanette -  Amel 54′′

#305 🇳🇴  SY SANTOSA - Katrine & Tom  -  Beneteau 50′

#306 🇳🇱  SY BLACK MOON - Niels -  Taling 33′

#307 🇺🇸   MY THRESHOLD  - Steve & Karyn  -  Kanter Yachts 54′

#308 🇺🇸   SY GENESIS - Michael & Pimonpan    -  Kanter Yachts 54′

#309 🇺🇸   SY SEA FOREVER - Steve &  Brian & Debbie  -  Catlina 42′

 

Panama Posse 302

 

2)  PANAMA POSSE OPEN CPN SEMINAR 
🇵🇦 SHELTER BAY MARINA, PANAMA 

Wednesday at Shelter Bay Marina, Panama - all yachts are welcome  !

 

PANAMA POSSE SEMINAR

 

Shelter Bay Marina

January 12th, 2022

1500hrs - 1700 hrs

in the cruiser’s lounge. Bring your computer, your copy of the Bauhaus cruisers guide, and a way to connect to the Internet.

We will share charts and go over setup to use sat charts. We will not cover basic Chartplotter operation.

Have OpenCPN installed on your computer before you arrive. You can get the install program to download at:

https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/downloadopencpn.html

Please register with Rob on Avant, send an email to rob_murray_@hotmail.com to register.

SY AVANT - Debra & Rob - Beneteau 43.5′

Debra
Rob
Loggerhead

Satellite Images and side by side display screen vs raster or reference charts 

3) ZIHUATANEJO, MX 🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE 

Panama Posse Gathering in Zihuatanejo

The Zihuatanejo contingent of the 2021-22 Panama Posse!

SY JULIET - Charlie & LeeAnne   - Bavaria 46′

Charlie
Lee Anne
Crew

 4) BOAT YOGA POSES 

Boat Yoga

Looking to 2022 from a new perspective! With our beloved Gitana watching over us as we wait out weather in Mag Bay!!

MY GITANA - Hugo & Michele - Nordhavn 60′

Michelle

5) THE ROAD TO OAXACA 

EN ROUTE TO MOUNTAINS

The
drive through the mountains from Huatulco to Oaxaca was absolutely
gorgeous. Curvy mountain road with great sights and interesting
villages.

The Road to Oaxaca from la Crucecita

MY RED ROVER  - Kevin & Alison - Nordhavn 55′

Kevin
Alison

6) MEDICAL AND SELF RESCUE PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS SEM 🇨🇷 GOLFITO COSTA RICA 

 

Croc

 

Free seminar in Costa Rica

MY HO'OKIPA- Lucky Chucky & Lisa - Seline 40′

Lisa
Lucky Chucky

 7) MEET THE FLEET: SY CHIMERA

Chimera

Margaret & Dennis

Resort

Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas, Costa Rica

Chimera

Sailing in the Golfo Dulce

Sunset

At Anchor  08° 39.205' N  083° 15.25' W 

 8°39'12.3

 SY CHIMERA - Dennis & Margaret - Beneteau 47′

Costa Rica

Golfo
Dulce and the nachorages and Points of interests are such as Parque
Nacional Piedras Blancas are  in Good Nautical 

8) IS THAT A BABY JESUS IN YOUR BREAD 

Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de reyes
The bread is a Latino tradition eaten on Three Kings Day, Jan. 6, to
celebrate the arrival of the wise men to see the Christ child. The cake contains a tiny plastic baby that represents Jesus. Whoever gets the piece with the doll must host a party on Feb. 2, Candlemas Day.

The pastry symbolizes the visit of the three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem to see the Christ child.  

Panaderia

To enhance the metaphor of a tiara, each round loaf is bejeweled with colorful candied or crystallized fruit.  

Hidden
inside the the dough are small, plastic, 1 1/4-inch babies,
representing Joseph and Mary’s concealment of Jesus from King Herod.
Recipes vary from bakery to bakery, but the bread’s basic ingredients
include flour, water, milk, eggs, yeast, sugar and butter.

As
tradition goes, if you find Jesus in your slice, you must host a party
on Feb. 2, known as Candlemas Day, Presentation of the Lord, or Día de
la Candelaria and bring tamales. It’s also common in Mexico to enjoy
your tamales on Día de la Candelaria with an atole.

Baby Yoda

In classic Mexican ingenuity the Kraneo Food restaurant, located in Mexico City, has baked a rosca that brings “ Baby Yoda ” inside. The bread is inspired by the little character from The Mandalorian series.

9) ENTRY BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 🇨🇷

Busy Bee

Maybe
a contender? Caught off coast of Costa Rica en route to Bahia drake
from Puerto Jimenez. SV Busy Bee. No scale to know how heavy. 

SY BUSY BEE -  Daniel & Lori - Lagoon 40′

Dan
Lori
Crew

10) 🇺🇸 FORT JEFFERSON - DRY TORTUGAS

Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson lies about 60 nm due west of Key West

Dry Tortugas

In
1521, Ponce de León returned to southwest Florida with the first
large-scale attempt to establish a Spanish colony in what is now the
continental United States. However, the native Calusa people fiercely
resisted the incursion, and he was seriously wounded in a skirmish. The
colonization attempt was abandoned, and died from his wounds soon after
returning to Cuba.

In
1821 Spain sold Florida to the United States for $5 million (Florida
Purchase Treaty which remained in full effect for a whopping 183 days)
and about 5 years later lighthouse was constructed on Garden Key in the
dry Tortugas.

TReaty

During
that time U.S. Navy Commodore David Porter inspected the Dry Tortugas
islands as he was on the lookout for a site for a naval station that
would help suppress piracy in the Caribbean.

While
Commodore Porter thought the Dry Tortugas were unfit for a naval
station. He commanded a number of U.S. naval ships, including the famous
USS Constitution and saw service in the First Barbary War. Porter was
later court martialed and resigned and then – joined and became
commander-in-chief of the MEXICAN NAVY and inspired the songs “Hey Joe” and “I’m on the Mexican radio(sorry for this really bad joke)

David Porter

In
1829, under recommendations from Commodore John Rodgers, the survey
ship Florida stopped at the Dry Tortugas to evaluate the anchorage.
Contrary to Commodore Porter’s experience, Josiah Tattnall was delighted with what he found. It
consisted of 11 small keys and surrounding reefs and banks, over which
the sea broke. There was an outer and an inner harbor which afforded a
safe anchorage during all seasons and was large enough to let a large
number of ships ride at anchor. The Dry Tortugas would constitute the
advance post for a defense of the Gulf Coast.

300
years after Ponce’s discovery it was of course prisoners, soldiers and
hundreds of slaves who built the park’s centerpiece Fort Jefferson which
constitues the largest all-masonry fortification in the Americas and is
the largest brick masonry structure composed of over 16 million bricks.
At 400 bricks per day it takes a lot of manpower ( 40,000 days to be
exact ) to build as this building covers 16 acres. Among United States
forts, only Fort Monroe in Virginia and Fort Adams in Rhode Island are
larger.

Escape

One amazing story is that of an escape covered in the underground railroad documentation

ESCAPE

Early
on July 10, 1847, under the cover of darkness, seven freedom seekers
named Jerry, Jack, John, George, Ephraim, Howard and Robert fled Garden
Key. They took with them every vessel that could float, a brilliant move
that greatly reduced the risk of being pursued and captured. Without
being detected the seven men removed the schooners Union, Virginia, and
b, and a small boat belonging to the Garden Key lighthouse keeper.

Soon
after fleeing Garden Key and entering the Loggerhead Channel, they
disabled and abandoned the Virginia, the Activa, and the lighthouse
keeper’s boat by cutting and smashing their hulls. Their escape went
completely undetected until daylight when the boats and men were
reported missing. Minutes later the Union was spotted from the Garden
Key Lighthouse. By 7:00 AM, the group had traveled fifteen miles, and
were spotted three miles west of Loggerhead Key heading south.

Freed Slaves
 

Fort Jefferson

 

11) MEET MIGUEL ANGEL  
YOUR CHIAPAS, 🇨🇷 TOUR GUIDE AND LOCAL GUIDE 

Miguel

+THERE ARE 17 SITES TO VISIT FROM CHIAPAS MARINA  

  •     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

If you plan to stay or just need help in provisioning please contact 

MIGUEL ANGEL 
besides the Panama Posse works he also helps the US Coast Guard  

+52 962 133 6820  WHATSAP  
toursdiscoverchiapas@hotmail.com

MIguel ANgel

MIGUEL ANGEL 
in addition to the Panama Posse works he also helps the US Coast Guard  

+52 962 133 6820  WHATSAP  
toursdiscoverchiapas@hotmail.com

La ruta del Cafe

 
12)   ZONA ARQUEOLÓGICA DE MONTE ALBÁN

Visible
from anywhere in the central part of the Valley of Oaxaca, these
impressive ruins of Monte Albán attracted visitors and explorers
throughout the colonial and modern eras. 

@ Monte Albán! 

Monte Alban

Note:
"Besides being one of the earliest cities of Mesoamerica, Monte Albán
was important for nearly one thousand years as the pre-eminent Zapotec
socio-political and economic center. Founded around 500 BC  had
become the capital of a large-scale expansionist polity that dominated
much of the Oaxacan highlands and interacted with other Mesoamerican
regional states.  Abandoned after 800 AD.  on the
PANAMA POSSE  MUST SEE LIST "

MY RED ROVER -  Kevin & Alison  - Nordhavn 55′

Kevin
Alison

13) GOOD NAUTICAL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 

 

Suppport Good Nautical

 

🇺🇸

 
14) FERNANDINA HARBOR 🇺🇸
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

 

https://panamaposse.com/fernandina-harbor-marina

 

Taylor

We are pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse
  
Taylor Fitzsimmons | General Managr

(904) 310-3303

Email: fernandinaharbor@oasismarinas.com

Hail on VHF 16

Fernandina Harbor Marina  | 3 S. Front Street | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Follow this link for more info  https://panamaposse.com/granada

15 ) WE LOVE YOUR FACTS !
We love your stories,  videos,  findings, pictures  
 email us to include them in the next fleet update >> 

Chiapas Map

16) THIS IS VICENTE 🇲🇽 ACAPULCO 

Vicente

Meet Vincente of Vincente’s Moorings,
after he dove on our mooring ball to get lines untangled.  He’s
also helped with fuel, fresh water, laundry and he helped get us through
the exclusive club de Yates to get to the chandlery outside it.

(fast response ) Whatsapp: + 52 744 439 8184

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

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

Crew

17) NEED CREW ?

VESSEL LOOKING FOR CREW >>>
please notify the Panama Posse via email 

CREW – LOOKING FOR A VESSEL

 https://panamaposse.com/crew-looking-for-a-vessel

 

 

https://panamaposse.com/crew

 

Results WILL vary !

18) 100+ PANAMA POSSE PARTICIPANT WEBSITES 

Every new sign up who has a website or blog gets linked from our growing list of participant website
pages - there are literally thousands of pictures and stores for you to
read, review and enjoy - first hand accounts and great insights galore.

Please add a backlink to the Panama Posse from your website or blog

 

websites

 

 

 

19) YOU WILL MISS A LOT IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LINE FOR PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS

 

PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON 
MONDAYS@ 
15:30 UTC  for the Atlantic and Caribbean 
16:00 UTC for the Pacific - 

open 24/7 for questions and answers following the gestalt protocol 

 

IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 SEASON 
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP *
us with your LINE USER INFORMATION  including cell number
( * it's seasonal and for participants only get line from https://line.me)

 

 

LINE

 

20) UNDERWAY WITH FREE PREDICT WIND'S 
PANAMA POSSE FLEET TRACKING 

enjoy a 20% off Predict Wind Pro as part of the Sponsorship of the Panama Posse 
 
- to follow the fleet visit https://panamaposse.com/tracking

 

Tracking

 

SIGN UP FOR FLEET TRACKING ( takes up to a week to get added ) >>

For Help and to review the different options 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABOUT THE FLEET TRACKING PROCESS >>

About Tracking:

Designed
to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel
details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, positions
and specific location related questions please contact each vessel
directly.  If you are on passage let us know and the fleet will
monitor your progress 

21) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22

fb
Cindy

THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler  the Facebook Group Admin 
to join the group ( participants only )  visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/panamaposse2122/

 

Spanish Courtyards in Granada Nicaragaua

Spanish courtyards in Granada, NIcaragua

22) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL

Valid Passports 
- with at least 360 days left on the expiration date 

Vessel Documentation 
-
matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation
a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the
vessel 

NOTE:
PANAMA JUST ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WILL NEED USCG DOCS not STATE VESSEL REGISTRATION PAPERS TO ENTER

Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence 
-
to operate the vessel - this is a formality but some countries
authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes -  you
can get them from most states
including this free one - testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent

Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas  
- if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance 

Prescriptions
- if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor

Pet Vaccination Records

all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15
digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination
certificate  . etc etc.

and most controversial of all ... 

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION  and preyty soon BOOSTER 
-
this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole
lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and
reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit ) 

AIRLINE TRAVEL ARRIVING ON A ONE WAY TICKET ?
ORDER A REFUNDABLE TICKET BEFORE YOU ARRIVE TO AVOID THE 30 MINUTES OF EXPLAINING 

COVID TESTS

TO REENTER THE US YOU WILL NEED A NEGATIVE COVID TEST TAKEN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT 

HEALTH PASS COSTA RICA 

IN
COSTA RICA AS YOU MOVE AROUND YOU WILL NEED A PUBLIC QR CODE TO ENTER
AND ACCESS MANY FACILITIES - NO CODE -  No Access 

This
electronic form known as “Pase de Salud” or “Health Pass” is one such
control measure. From this website, you can complete your Health Pass
and obtain a QR Code to show to airport authorities upon arrival to
Costa Rica.get yours  here 

https://salud.go.cr/
 

23) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
UNEVENTFUL TEHUANTEPEC CROSSING 

Sunsets
Sunset
Biggets Fish Caught

MY ONE LIFE - Doug & Mary - Nordhavn 46′

Doug
Mary

24) PANAMA POSSE MARINAS SPONSORS 
 

🇺🇸 Safer Harbor South Bay - Chula Vista, USA  

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – 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  

🇲🇽 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 Mooring

🇳🇮 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 01

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama  

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama Bocas Marina

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama Linton Bay Marina

🇨🇴 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

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL

🇺🇸  Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl.,  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

🇺🇸 Tide Water Marina –  Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸  Ocean Yacht Marina–   Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Gloucester Point, VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing –Yorktown, VA

 

Show us your cockpit

 

25)  PANAMA POSSE  SPONSORS 

  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA 
Marina Papagayo

26) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

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

 

Sevenstar

 

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar
is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a
lift-on, lift-off basis. Sevenstar has access to the Spliethoff fleet of
over 120 company owned vessels. With an impressive 1,500+ transports
per year, they are calling over 100 ports in more than 40 countries
worldwide.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren

email: kris@sevenstar-usa.com

web: sevenstar-usa.com

where do we go from here

27) 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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick

28) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware


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FLEET UPDATE 2022-01-02

 

PANAMA POSSE

Jan 02, 2022

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

 

1)  PANAMA POSSE WELCOMES OUR NEWEST VESSELS

#301 🇵🇦  SY LA MUNI - Carlos & Javier -  Beneteau 34′

#302 🇺🇸  SY RESTLESS -  John & Nathalie  -  Kelly Peterson 44′ 

Panama Posse 302

2)  PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK @ SHELTER BAY MARINA

This Tuesday at Shelter Bay Marina, Panama - all yachts are welcome !

BOUNDLESS

 

DATE AND TIME : 

Tuesday, January 4th –  4 PM – 8 PM

LOCATION:

SHELTER BAY MARINA / PANAMA / CRUISERS PALAPA

09°22.085′ N 079°57.0013′ W

 

WHAT TO MAKE & BRING: 

HERE IS THE LIST OF CULINARY DELIGHTS >>

3) MAA AND BABY SLOTH SLOTHING AROUND 

Happy New Year

Sloth spotted on our walk to the beach yesterday at Red Frog Marina, Bocas del Toro, Panama

SY SAVA - Brian & Melinda - Bavaria 46′

Mel
Brian

 4) XENIA IS ON THE MOVE IN PANAMA

Merry Xmas

Happy Holidays! We left Shelter Bay on Thursday am. Spent a nice evening in Portobello. Anchor up next day 6am. 

San Blas

Chichime arrival in the dark with 27 boats. 
(We’ve been here before and on our track  ) 

At anchor

Lovely Christmas Day! 10 boats left. 

San Blas

Here until the new year then back to Shelter Bay.

San Blas

Happy New Years! 

Xenia in the water

Thanks Panama Posse

 🇵🇦🕺⛵️⚓️🏄🍻🥂🤙

SY XENIA - Tara & Mike  - Gemini 32′

Tara
Mike
ChiChime

5) GOOD DIVE SPOTS 

REEF DANCER

Reef Dancer in the BVI'S diving 

MY REEF DANCER  - Jerry & Debra - Selene 53′

Debbie
Jerry

 6) MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR 

Croc

Somewhere in Mexico....

MY NAVIGATOR - Dave - Nordhavn 46′

Dave

 7) ANOTHER  VISITOR 

Yellow Footed Boobie hitches a ride

Yellow Footed Boobie hitches a ride

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

Lucky Chucky
Lisa

8) BEST HOLIDAYS "EVER"

Soulmate

Best
Christmas ever; just moved aboard Soulmate; our 63’ Hatteras.
Finishing up a major refit, then a few weeks shaking down before
we leave N CA and head down to Mexico. 

We’re
excited to be part of the Posse and look forward to connecting with
many of you.  Wishing you all a very happy and exciting New Year!

MY SOULMATE - Stuart & Robyn - Hatteras 63′

Stu
Robyn
Sunny

9) SUNSETS EVERYWHERE 

Sunset

SY ORION - Patrick & Lisa  - Hunter 45′

Patrick

10) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES 

Boat Yoga

Here’s
another nomination for best boat yoga photo from the Ventana crew Not
Mark sitting on the deck, but Kurt who is wedged into the sail locker
trying to bring our windlass back to life.

This was taken at Costa Baja in La Paz on Dec 6 just before we left to crossed the SOC and headed to Puerto Vallarta

Kurt in a more relaxed pose

SY VENTANA - Jim & Kurt - Beneteau 48′

Jim

11) BAHAMAS BIMINI BOUND

Solmate

After
6 long weeks in Ft Lauderdale getting an electrical/solar refit,
endless provisioning, and a false start due to a broken turbo, we're
finally underway to the Bahamas for the New Year! So grateful to be
together as a family to ring in 2022! The kids will go back to college
next week, but we're planning on 6 months in the Bahamas!  Wishing
everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

SY SOLMATE - Jen & Adam -  Fountaine Pajot 45′

Adam
Jen
Solmate

12) CAYOS CHIME, SAN BLAS, PANAMA 

Very nice man and wife! He has the Panama Burgee! Anchored in 30ft hanging in 40ft.

XENIA

Happy
New Years! 7 boats today. Windy the wind. Have met Santos. He is a Kuna
Indian that will assist with transportation from Panama hotel, three
hour 4x4 car ride and then water taxi to the islands. Along with water,
provisions, garbage etc. +507-6023-8338. 

Cayos Chime

Please
remember his phone might not be charged. He has the Blue kayak on West
end of Uchutupu Dummat Island in Chichime Cayes. He doesn’t speak
English but is patient.

Plotter

SY XENIA - Tara & Mike - Gemini 32

Tara
Joanna

 
13)   NEW YEAR'S FIREWORKS IN ACAPULCO 

After a wonderful show last night,  Red Rover and crew are starting the new year with an overnight run to Huatulco !

Acapulco

MY RED ROVER -  Kevin & Alison  - Nordhavn 55′

Kevin
Alison

14) NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE PANAMA POSSE - ABOUT 5 MILES OUTSIDE MARINA CHIAPAS

Sephina

 
MY SEPHINA - Josh & Sheila  - Custom build 52′

JOsh
Sheila

15)  WET SANDING BEFORE AND AFTER 

Wet sanding

Before

After

After

After

I thought I would share a few of the before and after photos of wet sanding of our heavily oxidized boat.

SY REMEDY - Natalie & Karl - Leopard 45′

Karl
Natalie

16) MEET THE FLEET SY NEW BEGINNINGS

New Beginnings

#278   🇿🇦  SY  NEW BEGINNINGS - Graeme & Simoné  - Robertson & Caine 48′

 
17)  SUPPORT GOOD NAUTICAL 
(WHILE YOU SHOP AMAZON)

Suppport Good Nautical

 
18) VISTA MAR MARINA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

VISTA MAR MARINA
Cesar

Vista Mar Marina Harbor Master Cesar

Phone: (+011) 507 66118528

Email: reservations@vistamarmarina.com

19) MUST SEE
🇳🇮 GRANADA, NICARAGUA

Granada Must See Panama Posse Rally

🇳🇮
Granada is a stunning city on the shores of Lake Nicaragua and
historically one of Nicaragua’s most important cities, economically and
politically.

Granada had a thriving Indigenous population, but in 1524 Francisco Córdoba a Spanish conquistador the city was renamed Granada and registered  as  a  city in official records of the Crown of Aragon, and the Kingdom of Castile in Spain.

 The
city assembles under its urban built-up area and surroundings a series
of valuable buildings and properties representative of the history and
evolution of American art of the XVI to the XIX centuries.  

Courtyards

Located
at the North-western edge of the Nicaragua Lake, surrounded by an
exceptional natural environment consisting of isles, archipelagos,
woodlands, volcanoes, lakes and lagoons that have exercised an important
influence on its historic evolution and converted this site in one of
the most extraordinary natural-cultural scenic backdrops in the world.

Lake Nicaragua
Laken Nicaragua is on the Panama Posse Central American Route
Here was Granada

Follow this link for more info  https://panamaposse.com/granada

MOmbacho Volcano is on the Central American Yacht Rally Route of the Panama Posse

20) WE LOVE YOUR FACTS !
We love your stories,  videos,  findings, pictures  
 email us to include them in the next fleet update >> 

Fruit Cart

Street cart in Colombia by SY Shearwater - Pati & Eric - Formosa 50′

Pati
Eric

21) PANAMA POSSE CREW FOR YOUR BOAT 

VESSEL LOOKING FOR CREW >>>
please notify the Panama Posse via email 

CREW – LOOKING FOR A VESSEL

 https://panamaposse.com/crew-looking-for-a-vessel

 

https://panamaposse.com/crew

Results WILL vary !

22)  QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR ADVENTURE
 FREE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEMINAR 
THIS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5th, 2022  17:30 UTC 

South Pacific Posse

We
are holding a free South Pacific Posse Seminar on  Wednesday -
January 5th to sign up for this "all day seminar" visit this registration link >>

We'll cover these areas ( there are many more Maritime areas but this will fill the day )

Sailors and local resources will be on this call and give you first hand reports )

  • GALAPAGOS
  • KIRIBATI 
  • FRENCH POLYNESIA
  • COOK ISLANDS
  • AMERICAN SAMOA 
  • SAMOA
  • NIUE
  • TONGA
  • FIJI
  • VANUATU
  • NEW CALEDONIA
  • NEW ZEALAND

Sign up for free at
 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p7_EA-F_R-WSlqnEQ0cC0A

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p7_EA-F_R-WSlqnEQ0cC0A

Big Momma's Halloween Party in Tonga back in 2009

 

 

23) YOU WILL MISS A LOT IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LINE FOR PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS

 

PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON 
MONDAYS@ 
15:30 UTC  for the Atlantic and Caribbean 
16:00 UTC for the Pacific - 

open 24/7 for questions and answers following the gestalt protocol 

 

IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 SEASON 
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP *
us with your LINE USER INFORMATION  including cell number
( * it's seasonal and for participants only get line from https://line.me)

 

LINE

24) UNDERWAY WITH FREE PREDICT WIND'S 
PANAMA POSSE FLEET TRACKING 

enjoy a 20% off Predict Wind Pro as part of the Sponsorship of the Panama Posse 
 
https://panamaposse.com/tracking

Tracking

SIGN UP FOR FLEET TRACKING ( takes up to a week to get added ) >>

For Help and to review the different options 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABOUT THE FLEET TRACKING PROCESS >>

About Tracking:

Designed
to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel
details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, positions
and specific location related questions please contact each vessel
directly.  If you are on passage let us know and the fleet will
monitor your progress 

25) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22

fb
Cindy

THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler  the Facebook Group Admin 
to join the group ( participants only )  visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/panamaposse2122/

 

Walking

Colombia's vendors with a well organized pushcart 

26) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL

Valid Passports 
- with at least 360 days left on the expiration date 

Vessel Documentation 
-
matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation
a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the
vessel 

NOTE:
PANAMA JUST ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WILL NEED USCG DOCS not STATE VESSEL REGISTRATION PAPERS TO ENTER

Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence 
-
to operate the vessel - this is a formality but some countries
authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes -  you
can get them from most states
including this free one - testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent

Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas  
- if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance 

Prescriptions
- if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor

Pet Vaccination Records

all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15
digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination
certificate  . etc etc.

and most controversial of all ... 

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION  and preyty soon BOOSTER 
-
this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole
lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and
reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit ) 

AIRLINE TRAVEL ARRIVING ON A ONE WAY TICKET ?
ORDER A REFUNDABLE TICKET BEFORE YOU ARRIVE TO AVOID THE 30 MINUTES OF EXPLAINING 

COVID TESTS

TO REENTER THE US YOU WILL NEED A NEGATIVE COVID TEST TAKEN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT 

HEALTH PASS COSTA RICA 

IN
COSTA RICA AS YOU MOVE AROUND YOU WILL NEED A PUBLIC QR CODE TO ENTER
AND ACCESS MANY FACILITIES - NO CODE -  No Access 

This
electronic form known as “Pase de Salud” or “Health Pass” is one such
control measure. From this website, you can complete your Health Pass
and obtain a QR Code to show to airport authorities upon arrival to
Costa Rica.get yours  here 

https://salud.go.cr/
 

27) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
BOUNDLESS  UNDERWAY

Boundless

SY BOUNDLESS  - Julian & Colin - Passport 42′

Julian
Colin

28) PANAMA POSSE MARINAS SPONSORS 
 

🇺🇸 Safer Harbor South Bay - Chula Vista, USA  

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – 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  

🇲🇽 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 Mooring

🇳🇮 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 01

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama  

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama Bocas Marina

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama Linton Bay Marina

🇨🇴 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

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL

🇺🇸  Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl.,  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

🇺🇸 Tide Water Marina –  Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸  Ocean Yacht Marina–   Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Gloucester Point, VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing –Yorktown, VA

Show us your cockpit

Show us your Nav stations  - this one is on MY Intrepid 

29)  PANAMA POSSE  SPONSORS 

  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA 
Marina Papagayo

30) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

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

Sevenstar

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar
is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a
lift-on, lift-off basis. Sevenstar has access to the Spliethoff fleet of
over 120 company owned vessels. These ships are designed for yacht
transport and all engineers, operation managers and loadmasters work in
house. With an impressive 1,500+ transports per year, they are calling
over 100 ports in more than 40 countries worldwide.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact Kris Caren

email: kris@sevenstar-usa.com

web: sevenstar-usa.com

where do we go from here

31) 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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick

32) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 21-22 PANAMA POSSE  

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow
Mazatlan

© 2021 Panama Posse / Good Nautical Inc


BOB'S YACHT RESOURCES NORTHERN COSTA RICA

Meet Bob a retired Navy aviator with the resources for you to get things done in Northern Costa Rica

 

 


FLEET UPDATE 2021-12-26

Panama Posse

Dec 26, 2021 

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

 

1) HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

Happy Holidays and Merry Xamas

Holiday fun. Beautiful evening for a magical boat parade.

Merry Xmas

The
parade passes along the shorelines of Barra de Navidad and Malaque
across the bay. Most boats go one way and anchor overnight off Malaque.

Parade
Heidi
Kirk

SY DUE WEST - Kirk & Heidi - Passport 40′

 

2) GOOD CREW IS HARD TO FIND 

Meet Nacho

NACHO - an extraordinary boat dog  

SY PACIFIC RAVEN - Scott & crew - Hunter 40.5′

Scott

3) BURNING EFFIGY 
MUÑECOS DE AÑO VIEJO PANAMA

Munecos

It’s that time of the year again…

If
this is your first time visiting the  Coronado, Panama area, you
may start noticing effigies, or human-like figurines being displayed
alongside the Pan-American Highway between San Carlos and Bejuco.

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’.

Mr Covid

The
best  burning of muñecos occurs in San Carlos, which is
approximately 10 minutes west of Coronado. Muñecos  symbolize
things that people do not want to carry with them into the next
year.   The Covid muñeco will be worth the sacrifices. 

Muñecos
is a tradition pretty specific to the interior of Panama, specifically
between Bejuco and San Carlos. Look for them alongside the highways,
especially as New Year’s Eve approaches. They range in price
between $50-$500, depending on the figurine and the detail put
into them. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, you can try
making your own!

In Panama, Panamanians usually celebrate New Year's Eve with a dinner, followed by multiple individual fireworks celebrations. Fireworks begin around 11 pm for parties that last until 1 am, the next day. Many Panamanians leave the city and go to the rural towns across the country, to celebrate with families and friends.

4) THANKING PANAMA POSSE SPONSORSHIP
MARINA STAFFS EVERYWHERE

Thanking Marina Staff

As
much as we love to sail and explore it's nice to get to a marina and
meet a friendly staff, dock master and friendly face so here is one of
them.

Meet 
Gabriela Porras 

 @ Banana Bay Marina / Golfito / Costa Rica 

https://panamaposse.com/banana-bay-marina

5) SUNSETS EVERYWHERE 

Sunset

SY ROAD LESS TRAVELED - Jeff & Irv  & crew - Lagoon 41′

Jeff
CCrew
Ryan
Irv

6) PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Picture of the week

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

7) LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE

Like a tree
Party
Delta Swizzler

4 parties and counting - way to go  Delta Swizzler 

Party

MY DELTA SWIZZLER - Mark & Cindy -  Vantare 58′

Mark
Cindy

8) MEET THE FLEET 

Pania

SY PANIA  - Bob & Boyd - Bavaria Ocean 42.5′

  9) HIGH SIERRA COCKTAILS 

HIGH SIERRA MADRE COCKTAILS

MY LAST ARROW  - Vincent & Linda  - Nordhavn 65′

Vincent
Linda
Crew

10) ENTRY INTO LARGEST FISH CAUGHT 

Sailfish catching Fish

SY SAILFISH - Brian & Joanna - Beneteau 39′

Brian
Joanna

 
11) CHECKING INTO BELIZE - REPORT  

Belize

Belize Punta Gorda 

Check in 

Anchored 

N 16 06 04

W 088 47 85 

Immigration dock to the left as you face land 

N 16 05 70

W 088 48 37 

Pale yellow and green structure on dock and immigration is directly behind 

Contact belizeportauthoritypg@portauthority.bz

To provide requested information 

Copies of 

Passports 

Covid test results 

Boat Registration 

ETA Mon-Fri (or overtime charges are incurred) 

Notify on Channel 16 on arrival

Go ashore, you will be instructed to wait for Health Official to see Covid Results and Vaccination status 

Then immigration, customs, agriculture department, BPA (Belize Port Authority) 

$25 Health Official

$20 Agriculture Department 

$154 BPA (based on a 20 day stay) 

Hope this is helpful 

m

SY MEDEA - Daryl -  Bavaria 46′

Darryl

 
12)   GOLFITO SIGHTINGS COSTA RICA  

Hang onto your hats!!! It’s getting busy here in Golfito. We got pirates, poacher hunters, rum runners and whatnot🤠

Hang onto your hats!!! It’s getting busy here in Golfito. We got pirates, poacher hunters, rum runners and whatnot🤠

Golfito Sun, Costa Rica

Ho'Okipa

There is a natural hot spring up in Golfo Dulce - goes up to 104 degrees 

Hotspring

Less than a mile from Pargo's Cove - Marked in Good Nautical

hot tub

Pargo's Cove all the may north inside Golfor Dulce near Golfito 

Right next to Pargo's Cove

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

Lisa
Lucky Chucky

13) We wish everyone a Merry XMas with our favorite pic from the award winning XMas Lights of Medellin / Colombia

We wish everyone a Merry XMas with our favorite pic from the award winning XMas Lights of Medellin / Colombia

 
SY IBEX - Florian & Vicky - Sunbeam 42′

Vicky
Florian

14)  MARINA PALMIRA TOPOLOBAMPO 
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 

Marina Palmira Topolobampo

25° 36.0166′ N 109° 03.5333′ W

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Marina Palmira in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, México.

Crew

Nelson Quintero

Manager Marina 
and his crew

15) CAPTAIN RON'ish
ACCIDENT AT THE YARD in PANAMA

Major
yard accident in shelter bay. A crane being positioned to lift a mast
fell over and severely damaged two catamarans. No injuries, but severe
damage to both boats at Shelter Bay Boat Yard. As always check your
policies.

yard

16) MEET THE FLEET SY  BRIGHTNEST 

WINDDRIFT

SY  BRIGHTNEST   - Jennifer  & Michael  - Passport 40'

17)  SUPPORT GOOD NAUTICAL 
(WHILE YOU SHOP AMAZON)

Suppport Good Nautical

 
18) DRONE SHOT OF THE WEEK 

Red Rover in Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo Bay  
"Merry Christmas from Zihuatanejo!"

MY RED ROVER - Kevin & Alison - Nordhavn 55′

Kevin
Alison
Panama Posse
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20) WE LOVE YOUR FACTS !
We love your stories,  videos,  findings, pictures  
 email us to include them in the next fleet update >> 

Facts

21) PANAMA POSSE CREW FOR YOUR BOAT 

VESSEL LOOKING FOR CREW >>>
please notify the Panama Posse via email 

CREW – LOOKING FOR A VESSEL

 https://panamaposse.com/crew-looking-for-a-vessel

 

https://panamaposse.com/crew

Results WILL vary !

COUNTRIES
Sunset on the Panama Posse

22)  QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR ADVENTURE
 FREE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEMINAR 
JANUARY 5th, 2022  

South Pacific Posse

We are holding a free South Pacific Posse Seminar on January 5th to sign up for this "all day seminar" visit https://pacificposse.com/seminar

We'll cover these areas ( there are many more Maritime areas but this will fill the day )

Sailors and local resources will be on this call and give you first hand reports )

  • GALAPAGOS
  • KIRIBATI 
  • FRENCH POLYNESIA
  • COOK ISLANDS
  • AMERICAN SAMOA 
  • SAMOA
  • NIUE
  • TONGA
  • FIJI
  • VANUATU
  • NEW CALEDONIA
  • NEW ZEALAND

Sign up fro free at  https://pacificposse.com/seminar

https://pacificposse.com/seminar

Kiribati is an option to bypass FP alltogether 

 

 

23) YOU WILL MISS A LOT OF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LINE FOR PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS

 

PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON 
MONDAYS@ 
15:30 UTC  for the Atlantic and Caribbean 
16:00 UTC for the Pacific - 

open 24/7 for questions and answers following the gestalt protocol 

 

IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 SEASON 
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP *
us with your LINE USER INFORMATION  including cell number
( * it's seasonal and for participants only get line from https://line.me)

 

LINE

24) THE FLEET IS UNDERWAY WITH FREE TRACKING 

enjoy a 20% off Predict Wind Pro as part of the Sponsorship of the Panama Posse 
 
https://panamaposse.com/tracking

Tracking

SIGN UP FOR FLEET TRACKING ( takes up to a week to get added ) >>

For Help and to review the different options 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABOUT THE FLEET TRACKING PROCESS >>

About Tracking:

Designed
to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel
details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, positions
and specific location related questions please contact each vessel
directly.  If you are on passage let us know and the fleet will
monitor your progress 

25) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22

fb
Cindy

THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler  the Facebook Group Admin 
to join the group ( participants only )  visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/panamaposse2122/

 

portrero

26) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL

Valid Passports 
- with at least 360 days left on the expiration date 

Vessel Documentation 
-
matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation
a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the
vessel 

NOTE:
PANAMA JUST ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WILL NEED USCG DOCS not STATE VESSEL REGISTRATION PAPERS TO ENTER

Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence 
-
to operate the vessel - this is a formality but some countries
authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes -  you
can get them from most states
including this free one - testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent

Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas  
- if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance 

Prescriptions
- if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor

Pet Vaccination Records

all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15
digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination
certificate  . etc etc.

and most controversial of all ... 

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION  and preyty soon BOOSTER 
-
this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole
lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and
reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit ) 

AIRLINE TRAVEL ARRIVING ON A ONE WAY TICKET ?
ORDER A REFUNDABLE TICKET BEFORE YOU ARRIVE TO AVOID THE 30 MINUTES OF EXPLAINING 

COVID TESTS

TO REENTER THE US YOU WILL NEED A NEGATIVE COVID TEST TAKEN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT 

HEALTH PASS COSTA RICA 

IN
COSTA RICA AS YOU MOVE AROUND YOU WILL NEED A PUBLIC QR CODE TO ENTER
AND ACCESS MANY FACILITIES - NO CODE -  No Access 

This
electronic form known as “Pase de Salud” or “Health Pass” is one such
control measure. From this website, you can complete your Health Pass
and obtain a QR Code to show to airport authorities upon arrival to
Costa Rica.get yours  here 

https://salud.go.cr/
 

anchorage

27) PANAMA POSSE MARINAS SPONSORS 
 

🇺🇸 California Yacht Marina, San Diego, Chula Vista, USA  

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico Mooring

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico Marina Chiapas

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala Marina Chiapas

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador Marina Bahia del Sol

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

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua Marina Puesta del Sol

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica  Marina Papagayo

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica Marina Pez Vela

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica Marina Bahia Golfito 

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica Banana Bay Marina

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador 01

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama  

 🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama Bocas Marina

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama Linton Bay Marina

🇨🇴 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

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL

🇺🇸  Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl.,  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

🇺🇸 Tide Water Marina –  Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸  Ocean Yacht Marina–   Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Gloucester Point, VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing –Yorktown, VA

Posse

28)  PANAMA POSSE  SPONSORS 

  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA 
Shelter Island Inflatabels

29) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

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

Sevenstar

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar
is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a
lift-on, lift-off basis. Sevenstar has access to the Spliethoff fleet of
over 120 company owned vessels. These ships are designed for yacht
transport and all engineers, operation managers and loadmasters work in
house. With an impressive 1,500+ transports per year, they are calling
over 100 ports in more than 40 countries worldwide.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact Kris Caren

email: kris@sevenstar-usa.com

web: sevenstar-usa.com

Wares

30) 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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick

31) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 21-22 PANAMA POSSE  

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YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

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FLEET UPDATE 2021-12-19

Dec 19, 2021 
 
PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

Wishing you calm seas, many nautical miles, joy, happiness and meeting new friends during this holiday season.
        - Captain Dietmar 

1) ENTRY INTO MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR

That’s 2 1/2”  

RAMBLE ON ROSE  -  Don & Roz - Caliber 40′  

2) INCREDIBLE BOAT YOGA POSES ENTRY 

Below is my submission for best “boat yoga pose” as of now lol. 

SY MAISON DE SANTE - Keenan, Nicole & Jack - Cal 

3) PANAMA CANAL SELFIE

The line handlers through Agent Erick Galvaz was well worth the expense and experience going through the Panama Canal

 SY SUNDAY WAFFLES - Wade & Natalie - Leopard 48′

4) COLOMBIA,   SALENTO 

Salento
is in the north-east of the department of Quindío, Colombia.  It
was the first settlement in Quindío of the modern era as the main route
from Popayán and Cali to Bogotá used to pass through Salento, but when
the route was diverted the town became isolated and did not develop as
rapidly as the rest of the region. For this reason it has retained more
of its traditional colonial architecture than almost any other town in
the eje cafetero. The historic center of town was inscribed on the
UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Coffee Cultural Landscape" in
2011

We
finally wear long pants & shoes again: Salento - coffee village in
the Colombian Andes, part of the UNESCO World Heritage "Coffee Cultural
Landscape of Colombia" in the "Zona Cafetera", so its all coffee here.

SY IBEX - Florian & Vicky - Sunbeam 42′

5) HOLIDAYS IN BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA 

Annual Christmas Parade 

Enjoying a beautiful evening at anchor in Costa Rica...
MY DELTA SWIZZLER - Mark & Cindy - Vantare 58′

6) MEET THE FLEET 

SY CHAOS  - Bob & Boyd - Bavaria Ocean 42.5′

7) WAITING FOR NEXT YEARS KICK OFF EVENT IN BARRA 

7 year old rum will be 8 year old rum and be that much more betta ...
Harbormaster Secundino Alvarez.  Please save the rum for us !

  8) EXITING THE BAR IN EL SALVADOR

SY VAGABUNDO DOS - Grant & Donna - Island Packet 38′

9) AVANT SPLASHING AFTER A FEW MONTHS ON THE HARD  

SV AVANT - Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43.5′

10) RIO DULCE BAR CROSSING GUATEMALA 

Rio Dulce entry update  in Livingston 

Approach red buoy - Cross the contour line at 

Wpt 1  N 15 49.91  W 088 44.06

Wpt 2  N 15 49.74  W 088 44.19

Wpt 3 N 15 49.43  W 088 44.43

Wpt 4 N 15 49.26  W 088 44.65

Turn to starboard toward the deeper water contour at 

Wpt 5 N 15 49 31  W 088 44 84

Anchored N 15 49 31. W 088 44 9

SY MEDEA - Darryl - Bavaria 46′

 
11)   HAVE A CIGAR,  YOU GONNA GO FAR  

Lucky Chucky  rolls his own cigar ( stash ) 

Golfito Sun, Costa Rica

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

12) INCREDIBLY, CUTE, SLOW AND CLOSE 

 Red Frog Marina - Sloth cuteness overload
SY VITESSE  - Jeff, Catherine & Tilly - Lagoon '55

13)  MARINA PALMIRA TOPOLOBAMBO 
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 

25° 36.0166′ N 109° 03.5333′ W

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Marina Palmira in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, México.

We are please to announce our sponsorship of the Panama Posse and offer a 10% discount of our slip rates

Nelson Quintero

Manager Marina

Palmira Topolobampo

We are please to announce our sponsorship of the Panama Posse and offer a 10% discount of our slip rates

Nelson Quintero

Manager Marina

Palmira Topolobampo

14) NEARBY TRIP TO COPPER CANYON 

 The
canyons were formed by six rivers that drain the western side of the
Sierra Tarahumara (a part of the Sierra Madre Occidental).

The
Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico (Chihuahua-Pacific Railway), also
known as El Chepe is a major rail line in northwest Mexico, linking
Chihuahua City, to Los Mochis and its port, Topolobampo.   It
crosses the Sierra Madre Occidental traversing the Copper Canyon, a
rugged series of canyons that have led some to call this the most scenic
railroad trip on the continent.  

The 25,000 sq. mi. of the Copper Canyon System is vastly greater than the area of 1,902 sq. mi. of the the Grand Canyon 

Copper
Canyon in Mexico has  the third-largest cableway in the world!
This cableway is 2 miles (3 km) long and it takes you to Bacajipare
Meson in a cabin for 60 people, with glass floors and lots of windows to
enjoy the view of the three canyons.  

Copper Canyon

MY LAST ARROW  - Vincent & Linda  - Nordhavn 65′

15) MEET THE FLEET SY WINDRIFT 

SY WIND DRIFT - Blair , Jodi  & Murphy - Passport 40'

 

16) CENTRAL COAST COSTA RICA BAHIA BALLENA 

SY YAHTZEE - Andy, Jill & Crew - Grand Soleil 39′

 
17)  SUPPORT GOOD NAUTICAL 
(WHILE YOU SHOP AMAZON)

 
18) FIRST ANNUAL BOCAS DEL TORO  
PANAMA POSSE 
HOLIDAY POTLUCK 

Thank you to the Bocas Marina / Cindy and Mark and everyone for coming together

Grill up your own protein 

A joyful table at Bocas Marina

Cindy
and Mark  and  a special thank you to Luis Fabian – General
Manager @  Bocas Marina for his support of the event 

We are holding a free South Pacific Posse Seminar on January 5th to sign up for this "all day seminar" visit https://pacificposse.com/seminar

We'll cover these areas ( there are many more Maritime areas but this will fill the day )

Sailors and local resources will be on this call and give you first hand reports )

  • GALAPAGOS
  • KIRIBATI 
  • FRENCH POLYNESIA
  • COOK ISLANDS
  • AMERICAN SAMOA 
  • SAMOA
  • NIUE
  • TONGA
  • FIJI
  • VANUATU
  • NEW CALEDONIA
  • NEW ZEALAND

Sign up for free at  https://pacificposse.com/seminar

John Martin and many other locals will join us live from NZ to present the Bay of Islands

 

 

26) YOU WILL MISS A LOT OF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LINE FOR PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS

 

PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON 
MONDAYS@ 
15:30 UTC  for the Atlantic and Caribbean 
16:00 UTC for the Pacific - 

open 24/7 for questions and answers following the gestalt protocol 

 

IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 SEASON 
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP *
us with your LINE USER INFORMATION  including cell number
( * it's seasonal and for participants only get line from https://line.me)

 

27) THE FLEET IS UNDERWAY WITH FREE TRACKING 

enjoy a 20% off Predict Wind Pro as part of the Sponsorship of the Panama Posse 
 

SIGN UP FOR FLEET TRACKING ( takes up to a week to get added ) >>

For Help and to review the different options 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABOUT THE FLEET TRACKING PROCESS >>

About Tracking:

Designed
to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel
details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, positions
and specific location related questions please contact each vessel
directly.  If you are on passage let us know and the fleet will
monitor your progress 

28) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22

THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler  the Facebook Group Admin 
to join the group ( participants only )  visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/panamaposse2122/

 

29) SUPPORT GOOD NAUTICAL

CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO GOOD NAUTICAL 

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/goodnautical

QUICK TUTORIAL ON HOW TO ADD AN ANCHORAGE TO GOOD NAUTICAL 

1) Log into GoodNautical and navigate to the area you wish to add an anchorage in this case PANAMA  https://goodnautical.com/gma/panama?field_gma_value=PA

2) Next click and hold the location of the anchorage on the sat image for 2 seconds - verify the LAT and LONG  and click the ( ADD+ ) BUTTON that pops up and select ANCHORAGE 

3) Next Add the name - Local Area - Depth 

4) Next add Local Knowledge such as Bottom Composition, Dangers, Aids to Navigation, Shore Access, Amenities, 

5)
You can upload an picture of the Anchorage and if you go on shore take a
picture of your vessel at anchor - swell and wind protection etc and
VOILA 

YOU HAVE JUST ADDED AN ANCHORAGE TO GOOD NAUTICAL 

30) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL

Valid Passports 
- with at least 360 days left on the expiration date 

Vessel Documentation 
-
matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation
a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the
vessel 

NOTE:
PANAMA JUST ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WILL NEED USCG DOCS not STATE VESSEL REGISTRATION PAPERS TO ENTER

Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence 
-
to operate the vessel - this is a formality but some countries
authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes -  you
can get them from most states
including this free one - testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent

Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas  
- if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance 

Prescriptions
- if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor

Pet Vaccination Records

all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15
digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination
certificate  . etc etc.

and most controversial of all ... 

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION  and preyty soon BOOSTER 
-
this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole
lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and
reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit ) 

AIRLINE TRAVEL ARRIVING ON A ONE WAY TICKET ?
ORDER A REFUNDABLE TICKET BEFORE YOU ARRIVE TO AVOID THE 30 MINUTES OF EXPLAINING 

COVID TESTS

TO REENTER THE US YOU WILL NEED A NEGATIVE COVID TEST TAKEN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT 

 

31) PANAMA POSSE MARINAS SPONSORS 
 

🇺🇸 California Yacht Marina, San Diego, Chula Vista, USA  

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobambo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico Mooring

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico Marina Chiapas

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala Marina Chiapas

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador Marina Bahia del Sol

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

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua Marina Puesta del Sol

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica  Marina Papagayo

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica Marina Pez Vela

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica Marina Bahia Golfito 

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica Banana Bay Marina

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador 01

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama  

 🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama Bocas Marina

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama Linton Bay Marina

🇨🇴 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

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL

🇺🇸  Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl.,  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

🇺🇸 Tide Water Marina –  Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸  Ocean Yacht Marina–   Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Gloucester Point, VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing –Yorktown, VA

32) PANAMA POSSE  SPONSORS 

  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA 

33) 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. Sevenstar has access to the Spliethoff fleet of
over 120 company owned vessels. These ships are designed for yacht
transport and all engineers, operation managers and loadmasters work in
house. With an impressive 1,500+ transports per year, they are calling
over 100 ports in more than 40 countries worldwide.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact Kris Caren

email: kris@sevenstar-usa.com

web: sevenstar-usa.com

34) 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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

35) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 21-22 PANAMA POSSE  

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

panama posse communications 
 @ 9811 w charleston blvd 2262 89117 Las Vegas USA\

© 2021 Panama Posse / Good Nautical Inc


FLEET UPDATE 2021-12-12

Panama Posse
Panama Posse

PORTOBELO - Fort San Lorenzo >>

Dec 12, 2021 
 
PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

1) REPORT FROM COSTA RICA - NICOYA PENINSULA
Entry into highest wind recorded Contest 

HIgh Wind

Hola! Gargoyle has officially entered Papagayo zone as we've spent the past two days beating our way up from the Gulf of Nicoya to our current anchorage off Playa Flamingo. 3

Anchorage

37 knots yesterday followed by a few hours of 42 knot winds made for a fun sail fully reefed along this sun-kissed coast. 

Nirwegian Crew

Our
Norwegian family is loving the challenge and as Norwegians think
sitting on the bow with 40 knots on the nose "refreshing". Marina
Papagayo is now just a short hop away so we'll spend another few nights
on the hook before we duck into the marina on Monday. Cheers everyone
and enjoy this amazing season!

SV Gargoyle -  Kevin and Carla Nash - Beneteau 50′

Kevin
Carla

2) YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE PANAMA POSSE POTLUCK SPONSORED BY BOCAS MARINA 
MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND DRINK FREE RUM !!!

Special Party Invite

PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK SPONSORED BY BOCAS MARINA

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED !!!

NEXT SATURDAY IN BOCAS DEL TORO

for details and to RSVP go to

https://panamaposse.com/bocas

3) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

PANAMA CANAL LINE HANDLERS 

Panama Canal Linehandlers

The line handlers through Agent Erick Galvaz was well worth the expense and experience going through the Panama Canal

SV TOKETEE -  Dar, Diane & Kimberly - Skookum 53′

Diane

Dar

Kimberly

KATHLEEN - Culebra Bay Costa Rica

Susnet

Enjoying a beautiful evening at anchor in Costa Rica...

SY KATHLEEN - Robert & Karen - Cal 39′

Robert
Karen

"The award for best curls go to these two .." Nicole Smith

The award for best curls go to these two

MY HO’OKIPA's Lucky Chucky and  SY BAJA FOG's John

Barra de Navidad, Mexico

SEA BELLA

So great to meet all of you! We appreciate the friendships, resources, information and connections! See you on the water.

SY Sea Bella - Scott and Kathy -  Ted Brewer 44′

THE BARRA DE NAVIDAD ENTRANCE LIGHT

Harbor Light Barr de Navidad

Looks like the red entrance light into Barra harbor maybe back in action.

Looks like the red entrance light into Barra harbor maybe back in action.

One
Panama Posse seminar on safety and a few thousand dollars later we are
way better equipped for medical emergencies ; defibrillator, O2, splints
stretcher and more. Now to practice suturing

Red Arrow Shopping

MY LAST ARROW - Vincent & Linda - Nordhavn 65′

Vincent
Linda
Crew

AVANT SPLASHING AFTER A FEW MONTHS ON THE HARD

Avant splashing

We’re here. Lots to do !

SV AVANT - Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43.5′

Rob
Debra

Red Rover on the move 

Red Rover heading out

 
3)  ENTRIES IN TO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT CONTEST

Red Rover - their catches' got continuously  BIGGER 

Red Rover

Mahi Mahi 1by Kevin

Red Rover

Mahi Mahi II by Alison 

Red Rover

MONSTER SAILFISH ON ! ... just south of Lazaro Cardenas...
"It
is a Zukers brand lure.  Have two with similar coloring...
these are the 10. I think I had the drag all the way up (but
before sunsetting it) and it was still taking line for 90 seconds +...
80lb line..."

MY RED ROVER - Kevin & Alison -  Nordhavn 55′

Kevin
Alison

DREAMER CATCHES KING MACK

Dreamer

King Mack, , I’m hoping for Wahoo  as i cross the pacific
For
Jack - Bleed them immediately and ideally cook and eat the same day.
Fillettes are amazing with just olive oil and Montreal steak
seasoning.  Flavor and texture both very reminiscent of a ribeye
steak.  Season like you would red meat.

DREAMER - David - Caliber 40lrv’

ORION'S CATCH

Orion

SY ORION - Patrick - Hunter 45′

4) ANTON VALLEY PANAMA 

Valle de Anton

The
town is located in the flat wide caldera of the 6 km wide El Valle
volcano that is inactive; there is evidence that it erupted as recently
as about 300,000 years ago Because of its elevation (600 m), it is
cooler than the Panamanian lowlands. 

Anton Valley

Natural
attractions near El Valle include the Chorro El Macho waterfall, Las
Mozas waterfall, the "square" trees behind Hotel Campestre, and a group
of small thermal pools of mineralized water that varies in color
depending on the specific minerals present at a given moment 

Golden Frog

The ear extinct Panamanian Golden Frog lives in the area 
This
species' skin is toxic in the wild; glands on the skin produce
tetrodotoxin and a unique compound called zetekitoxin. The skin of a
single Panamanian golden frog contains enough toxins to kill 1,200 mice.
Its vibrant, yellow color is aposematic, meaning it warns potential
predators of its toxicity.

Green Flash

SY GREEN FLASH - Bob & Joan - Beneteau 35′

 
5)  SUPPORT GOOD NAUTICAL 
(WHILE YOU SHOP AMAZON)

Panama Posse in Good Nautical
Suppport Good Nautical
AMazon Gives

 
5)  DANZA DE LOS DIABLITOS, COSTA RICA

Boruca Mask

Danza
de los Diablitos (The Dance of the Little Devils) is a three-day annual
festival, held December 31 through January 2 by the Boruca people, an
indigenous people in Costa Rica. The male participants of the tribe
perform a ritual dance re-enacting the Spanish conquest wearing
elaborate costumes.  

The Fiesta de los Diablitos is an alternate history of Spanish conquest. Boruca villagers don elaborate costumes and stage mock battles with a “bull” that represents Spanish colonists. Throughout the ceremony the Boruca drink chica, a traditional fermented corn beverage. Village elders lead the procession. On the final day of the ceremony, the Boruca triumph over the bull, which is then lit on fire. An all-night celebration ensues. The multi-day event draws over 2,500 villagers and several hundred visitors.

The
Fiesta de los Diablitos is an alternate history of Spanish conquest.
Boruca villagers don elaborate costumes and stage mock battles with a
“bull” that represents Spanish colonists. Throughout the ceremony the
Boruca drink chica, a traditional fermented corn beverage. Village
elders lead the procession.

Chicha

Throughout the ceremony the Boruca drink chica, a traditional fermented corn beverage. Village elders lead the procession.

Bull on FIre

On the final day of the ceremony, the Boruca triumph over the bull, which is then lit on fire. An all-night celebration ensues.

The multi-day event draws over 2,500 villagers and several hundred visitors.

Boruca
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7) WE LOVE YOUR FACTS !
We love your stories,  videos,  findings, pictures  
 email us to include them in the next fleet update >> 

Gargolye

IMAGE OF DRINKS ONBOARD GARGOYLE ROUGHING IT WITH AGENT ORANGE 

8) DESTINATION JAMAICA 

https://panamaposse.com/montego-bay-yacht-club-jamaica

Jamaica  and the "defintion of Patois"

If
you should look up the official definition of patois, it will state
something to the effect of being a spoken, but non-standard language,
and in all truth, that is exactly what it is. Although patois is widely
spoken in Jamaica, English is the official and national language of the
island.

That
may be a surprise to some, who have only been able to identify
Jamaicans, who have crossed their paths, by recognizing the speech of
this unique language, known as patois. 

Bob Marley

“Wi run tings. Tings nuh run wi”

https://panamaposse.com/montego-bay-yacht-club-jamaica

Circumnavigation Jamaica with plenty of anchorages in Good Nautical 

https://panamaposse.com/royal-jamaica-yacht-club
RJYC

The
Jamaica Yacht Club was formed in 1884 by a group of enthusiastic
sailors. On the 29th of November 1889, the Club was granted a Royal
Charter by Queen Victoria following a visit by Prince Edward, then the
Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII. Until 1962, when Jamaica
became an independent nation within the Commonwealth, the Commodores
were all Governors of Jamaica, whether or not they were yachtsmen. In
1963 the Commodore was chosen for the first time from the membership of
the Club.

Errol Flynn Marina

Errol
Flynn Marina has the distinction of being the only Caribbean marina
capable of handling the largest yachts in the world.Our face dock
accomodates vessels to 350′ and 24′ draft Med style. However, our
“giga-yacht” dock can accommodate a vessel to 600′ and 32′ draft
alongside. In addition, our turning basin can accommodate yachts of any
size. Smaller vessels can use our slips or select from a moorin

https://panamaposse.com/errol-flynn-marina-jamaica

9) PANAMA POSSE CREW FOR YOUR BOAT 

VESSEL LOOKING FOR CREW >>>
please notify the Panama Posse via email 

CREW – LOOKING FOR A VESSEL

 https://panamaposse.com/crew-looking-for-a-vessel

 

https://panamaposse.com/crew
COUNTRIES
San ANdres

10) PANAMA POSSE SEASON AWARDS CATEGORIES 

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • PANAMA POSSE 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) ✔ 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • NEWLY ADDED - BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔

11) FREE MEGA SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEMINAR 
JANUARY 5th, 2022  

South Pacific Posse

We are holding a free South Pacific Posse Seminar on January 5th to sign up for this "all day seminar" visit https://pacificposse.com/seminar

We'll cover these areas ( there are many more Maritime areas but this will fill the day )

Sailors and local resources will be on this call and give you first hand reports )

  • GALAPAGOS
  • KIRIBATI 
  • FRENCH POLYNESIA
  • COOK ISLANDS
  • AMERICAN SAMOA 
  • SAMOA
  • NIUE
  • TONGA
  • FIJI
  • VANUATU
  • NEW CALEDONIA
  • NEW ZEALAND

Sign up fro free at  https://pacificposse.com/seminar

https://pacificposse.com/seminar

 

 

12) YOU WILL MISS A LOT OF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LINE FOR PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS

 

PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON 
MONDAYS@ 
15:30 UTC  for the Atlantic and Caribbean 
16:00 UTC for the Pacific - 

open 24/7 for questions and answers following the gestalt protocol 

 

IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 SEASON 
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP *
us with your LINE USER INFORMATION  including cell number
( * it's seasonal and for participants only get line from https://line.me)

 

LINE

13) THE FLEET IS UNDERWAY WITH FREE TRACKING 

enjoy a 20% off Predict Wind Pro as part of the Sponsorship of the Panama Posse 
 

Tracking

SIGN UP FOR FLEET TRACKING ( takes up to a week to get added ) >>

For Help and to review the different options 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABOUT THE FLEET TRACKING PROCESS >>

About Tracking:

Designed
to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel
details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, positions
and specific location related questions please contact each vessel
directly.  If you are on passage let us know and the fleet will
monitor your progress 

Spnsors

14) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22

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THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler  the Facebook Group Admin 
to join the group ( participants only )  visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/panamaposse2122/

 

Cindy

15) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL  

IF
YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 PANAMA POSSE SEASON you are already
assigned with your access credentials to the expanded GOODNAUTICAL
regions 

We expect to launch a mobile offline (paid) version later this season.
Good progress being made - 

COLOMBIA IS IN GOODNAUTICAL
 
 

Good Nautical
Colombia

CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO GOOD NAUTICAL 

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/goodnautical

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/goodnautical

16) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL

Valid Passports 
- with at least 360 days left on the expiration date 

Vessel Documentation 
-
matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation
a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the
vessel 

NOTE:
PANAMA JUST ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WILL NEED USCG DOCS not STATE VESSEL REGISTRATION PAPERS TO ENTER

Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence 
-
to operate the vessel - this is a formality but some countries
authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes -  you
can get them from most states
including this free one - testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent

Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas  
- if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance 

Prescriptions
- if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor

Pet Vaccination Records

all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15
digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination
certificate  . etc etc.

and most controversial of all ... 

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION  
-
this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole
lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and
reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit ) 

AIRLINE TRAVEL ARRIVING ON A ONE WAY TICKET ?
ORDER A REFUNDABLE TICKET BEFORE YOU ARRIVE TO AVOID THE 30 MINUTES OF EXPLAINING 

COVID TESTS

TO REENTER THE US YOU WILL NEED A NEGATIVE COVID TEST TAKEN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT 

 

17) BAHIA SAMARA, COSTA RICA

Sammara
Bahua Samara
Bahia Samara

18) PANAMA POSSE CONVOYS

Convoys
ORGANIZED CONVOYS UNDER THE PANAMA POSSE Before Departure ‘Know before you go’ – Read Panama Posse updates, Noonsite (https://www.noonsite.com/ ), Caribbean Safety & Security Network https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/ ), and Facebook cruising groups (search for <destination name> and <cruising &/or cruisers> on Facebook) for the most recent reports prior to going anywhere for up to date information on the risk environment. Northeast Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras In the recent past, criminal elements have boarded, held at gunpoint and ransacked vessels passing through this region. The chart below is a composite of incidents between 2014 and 2020 for the area from the Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN), linked here at https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. Red pins represent attacks, and yellow pins represent attempted attacks.

TO SET UP A CONVOY between 4 vessels

security @ panamaposse dot com

Tranquilo

19) PANAMA POSSE MARINAS SPONSORS 
 

🇺🇸 California Yacht Marina, San Diego, Chula Vista, USA  

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina de la Paz – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico Mooring

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico Marina Chiapas

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala Marina Chiapas

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador Marina Bahia del Sol

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

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua Marina Puesta del Sol

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica  Marina Papagayo

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica Marina Pez Vela

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica Marina Bahia Golfito 

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica Banana Bay Marina

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador 01

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama  

 🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama Bocas Marina

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama Linton Bay Marina

🇨🇴 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

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA

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

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL

 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl.,  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

🇺🇸 Tide Water Marina –  Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸  Ocean Yacht Marina–   Portsmouth, VA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Gloucester Point, VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing –Yorktown, VA

panamaposse.com/hertz

20) PANAMA POSSE  SPONSORS 

  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA 
Water falls in Chiapas

21) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

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

Sevenstar

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar
is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a
lift-on, lift-off basis. Sevenstar has access to the Spliethoff fleet of
over 120 company owned vessels. These ships are designed for yacht
transport and all engineers, operation managers and loadmasters work in
house. With an impressive 1,500+ transports per year, they are calling
over 100 ports in more than 40 countries worldwide.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact Kris Caren

email: kris@sevenstar-usa.com

web: sevenstar-usa.com

Sailing Reefed Jib

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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
https://panamaposse.com/panama-canal

23) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 21-22 PANAMA POSSE  

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow
Panama

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 @ 9811 w charleston blvd 2262 89117 Las Vegas USA\

 

© 2021 Panama Posse / Good Nautical Inc

 

 


PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK SPONSORED BY BOCAS MARINA

PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK
SPONSORED BY BOCAS MARINA
Panama Posse Party

DATE AND TIME : 

SATURDAY  DEC 18 @ 4 PM – 7 PM

LOCATION:

BOCAS MARINA / PANAMA


9° 20.1016'  N 082°14.48' W


WHAT TO MAKE & BRING: 

HERE IS THE LIST OF CULINARY DELIGHTS >>
YOU SHOULD MAKE ONE OF THESE DISHES & BRING WITH >>
! NO CANNED FOOD -  NO POPCORN - NO CHIPS !

1) Cutlery ( we'll have plates)
2) Your own protein to grill
3) ONE OF THESE ITEMS ON THE LIST 6-10 SERVINGS with Serving Spoons
4) Money for the Bar ( no bartabs - NO BYOB !  )

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

FREE RUM TO SHARE UNTIL WE RUN OUT
BBQ to GRILL YOUR OWN PROTEIN
AND GREAT TIMES FOR EVERYONE
MUSIC - THE PANAMA POSSE LATIN PLAYLIST

 


YOU MUST RSVP AND AGREE TO THE RULES:

NO RSVP - NO ENTRY
Max 50 people - all yachts are invited
  PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM 

 


FLEET UPDATE 2019-11-02

DEAR PANAMA POSSE  we are a FLEET of 117 VESSELS

1) Panama Posse Send off-Party has moved up one day up to Friday 6th of December
- BUT we will still plan another gathering (no-host bar) for the 7th !

Thu Dec 5th, 2019  Route planning & navigation

Fri Dec 6th, 2019   Communications,  Weather, Safety 

Fri Dec 6th, 2019 Evening  - the official Panama Posse Kick off Party

Sat Dec 7th, 2019  Satellite Charts / OpenCPN / Good Nautical Sun  Dec 8th, 2019  Provisioning & What to see and do - Recap & Q&A

2) Officially announcing our Panama Posse Canal Sponsor Agent Erick Galvez

Associated Rates effective 1st January 2020 Transit tolls                      1,600.00 ( up to 65 ft length)
Transit inspection                  54.00
Transit Security fee              130.00
Canal EDCS-Check out           75.00
Fenders & lines rental             75.00 (not tires !!)
Bank charges                          60.00
Agent service Fee                  350.00

WITH A SPECIAL Panama Posse DISCOUNT   $125.00 ( thanks Erick )

Typical Ties ups below

Erick Galvez Canal Agent

info@centenarioconsulting.com
Centenario & Co.S.A. www.centenarioconsulting.com Cellphone/whatsapp +507 6676-1376

To watch a 17 minute time-lapse video of Season 1 "WIND DANCER"
what it's like to go through the canal South to North  - follow this link !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcUY8epFr-8&feature=youtu.be

3) Panama "counter" Posse is forming this season around 16 vessels are heading north
- good news they will meet everyone on their way down
- the vessels designated with the symbol © in the contact sheet are on the counter posse
https://panamaposse.com/2019-2020-vessel-contact-sheet

4) We are happy to announce the first prize of the season - courtesy of the Papagayo Marina.
One week stay up to 700 USD at the Marina Papagayo in Costa Rica !

Thank you

Dan Eaffaldano  
Operations  Manager Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica 
T +(506) 2690-3600
C +(506) 8338 3620 
E  dan.eaffaldano@marinapapagayo.com

5) This season's Panama Posse contest categories ....

  •   highest wind recorded          (submit a picture) 
  •   biggest sea-state recorded   (submit a picture)
  •   biggest fish caught               (submit a picture)
  •   most UN-welcomed visitor onboard  (submit a picture)
  •   best photograph - from all the Pictures of the Week 

Winners will be announced at the Season Finale Party at Vista Mar Marina on May 30th !

6) New Sponsor ULLMAN SAILS

We welcome Ullman Sails has become our latest sponsors with a 15% off their rates and a special welcome
gift which will be distributed at the kick off event in Barra de Navidad
Their sail lofts are in Puerto Vallarta and San Diego / Harbor Island - simply contact them via email or call.

Chuck & Sabine

Ullman Sails Puerto Vallarta   Av Estaciones 1099 Colonia Los Arroyos Verdes  Bucerias, Nayarit 63732
Mexico
+52-329-298-2558   ullmansailspv@ullmansails.com
puertovallarta.ullmansails.com

7) Line.me - DETAILS AND TESTING this Monday
there will be a conference call this Monday @ 15:45 UTC

 
The following vessels need to login and accept the 2019-2020 Panama Posse group invitation with LINE to be on the call.

Remember to practice muting and un-muting your mike

GREENIS MUTED - White mike is OPEN

– Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME (example Carinthia or CARINTHIA_Dietmar)
– the LINE system allows for up to 200 live conference call participants  !
Search for dietmarpetutschnig and become a friend wait and accept your panamaposse20192020 GROUP INVITEsend us your position via the message system and listen to the vessel check instab
>

Location 

Adjust the blue marker

tap the grey box

8) PICTURE OF THE WEEK / Halloween @ La Herradura, La Paz, El Salvador

Happy Halloween from the Secret Water crew!

SECRET WATER

Annie, Chris & crew + Opal

9) Burgees are being distributed - if you have not received yours we can mail it to you in the USA

or pick them up at the Marina Puerto de la Navidad, Mexico or @ Vista Mar Marina, Panama

10) The state department has a new system to track US citizens:

"We encourage all U.S. citizens who are traveling abroad to
enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to
receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
https://step.state.gov/step/

Kind regards,

American Citizen Services Unit (ACS)
United States Embassy
- Official - UNCLASSIFIED

11) The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)

.. is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and helping support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awake and celebrate with them

Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using calaveras, aztec marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. Visitors also leave possessions of the deceased at the graves. Scholars trace the origins of the modern Mexican holiday to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years and to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl. It has become a national symbol and as such is taught (for educational purposes) in the nation's schools.

12) Please reply to this email with … anything really

– your updates
contenders for picture of the week links to your favorite SONGS
– relevant blog posts – and of course your valuable suggestions

and we’ll include it in the next FLEET UPDATE – Keep em ‘coming

Dietmar & Suzanne

CARINTHIA

13) Opt-out from Fleet Updates simply reply with “REMOVE


FLEET UPDATE 2020-01-04

  • January Panama Posse Special rate extended for 10 vessels under 50 foot @ Marina Puerto de la Navidad
  • Las Perlas, Panama
  • 81 prior Fleet Updates are online
  • Notes on the Papagayos
  • Caleta de Campos and Isla Grande, MX
  • Picture of the week
  • Counterposse Honuras to Panama & Panama Canal North to South
  • New years eve at Marina Puerto de la Navidad Barra de Navidad, MX
  • Counterposse / Guadaloupe
  • Provisioning Seminar - All Mayor Stores are now listed online
  • Vicente's Moorings in Acapulco, MX
  • Ordering parts to Acapulco, MX & PICTURE OF THE WEEK RUNNER UP
  • Line calls
  • Submit your reports
  • Opt Out

1) Marina Puerto de la Navidad has extended the Panama Posse Special rate
Limited to 10 vessels under 50 foot @ until end of January (leave before the fishing tournament starts)

Conact harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx recepcionmarina@islaresort.com.mx for details

harbormaster secundino

 

 

2) Las Perlas, Panama

Hi Everyone, I thought we'd share a link to our most recent blog post about our travel in Pacific Panama including the Perlas,
which are a must see.

lasperlas1
We visited in November, the water was clear and warm (no jelly fish).
The anchorages were calm (except for the lightning) and very quiet.
https://www.sailfootloose.com/index.php/2019/12/14/the-bay-of-panama/

Fair winds all. Good luck with the Papagayos...!

Here a couple of photos, Isla Perlas:

lasperlas2
Pseudo Killer Whale

Lisa & Michael
FOOTLOOSE Lisa FOOTLOOSE Michael
FOOTLOOSE

3) 81 prior Fleet Updates are online
if you ever miss one of them or want to read the ones from the past you can head to
https://panamaposse.com/fleet-updates/

Fleet Updates
use docpasswords posse2018 posse2019 posse2020
to access the locked links

burgee

 

4) Notes on the Papagayos, Nicaragua & Northern Costa Rica
Avant won’t make the call today, we will be seeking radiator hose in the thriving metropolis of
Cocos la Playas Costa Rica to repair our engine (again - seems we’re replacing it part by part this week!).

A few tips from our southbound passage through the papagayos:

Plan on poor boat speed/ fuel economy. The wind chop stole about 15-20% of our typical boat speed,
resulting in longer than usual passages and a corresponding reduction in out typical miles per gallon.

Get some cycling glasses if you can. With the spray and wind, keeping watch for lobster pots and fishing
lines to windward is hard. Dodgers salt up with the spray, so you will be looking around them.
When the sun is up sunglasses work, but the clear glasses cyclists wear are great when the light is lower.

Chapstick. You want some. The conditions for chapping lips are ideal.

Check your heavy air setup. Twice. We haven’t sailed with a double reefed main for years, so we were
glad we had double checked that all lines were good to go before we deployed.

Our passage was easy and trouble free, and we hope we don’t sail to windward again any time soon.

Rob & Debra
RobDebra
AVANT

5) Caleta de Campos and Isla Grande, MX

Passage Notes:
Heading south from Barra de Navidad towards Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo we hugged the coastline (3nm out) and encountered a series of long lines around Manzanillo and again approaching Ixtapa. In a personal best we managed to snag on two of them in a row, giving us great practice on getting free. One was attended by a panga, one had flags, and one just had a series of white floats a long distance apart. The white floats look just like white caps, so keep an eye out. We draw 7' with our daggerboards down, so after snagging on the second line with them fully down we pulled the boards up to about 4' and were able to float over the rest.

We encountered a 2 knot current out of the south that slowed our south-bound passage dramatically. Your results may vary since we were taking the coastal hugging route.

Caleta de Campos

Caleta de Campos is a fantastic, easy, and pretty anchorage with great sand holding in
20' in the middle of the bay and a lively palapa strewn beach.
The seas were essentially flat for our visit so we were quite comfortable,
but it is wide open with minimal protection so definitely consider it a fair-weather anchorage.

Coconut shrimp and posse shirt at isla grand.jpg
Isla Grande was fabulous as usual. Very busy this time of year with lots of boat parties
and a packed beach. It reminded us a lot of Avalon on Catalina Island in the summer.

Isla Grande
The powerboats have completely taken over and will anchor a boat length apart,
so we took in most of our chain to ride on a short scope during the day to allow them room.
They pretty much all took off just after sunset so we let out chain again
once they departed and slept easy in an empty anchorage.

Sunset at Isla Grande
Sunset

anchorage
Ricardo from Lili Cipriani restaurant came around both days we were anchored at
the island in his panga taking orders for lunch and dinner. It was so much fun to have
freshly prepared seafood delivered to the boat just in time for sunset.
He told us to call on 16 if we needed something, but we had no trouble flagging
him down during his rounds. We highly recommend ordering from him during your stay.

6) PICTURE OF THE WEEK - Panama Posse T-Shirt & Coconut Shrimp
Isla Grande Coconut Shrimp

Brian and Liz
BrianLiz
HALF MOON

7) Counterposse Honuras to Panama & Panama Canal North to South

This report will have to be dissected in reverse because most of the Posse is transiting to the Caribbean.
Here is an update and some info from Sailing catamaran Saltair3 from Panama on the Pacific side.
After 5 years of sailing and visiting almost all of the islands in the Caribbean we made our decision to transit the canal and cruise the Pacific.

Trio

We arrived at ShelterBay marina on December 6th. We had been hurricaning the boat in the beautiful Rio Dulce of Guatemala.
We started our journey from Fronteras, the small town at the head of the Rio Dulce. The journey down the Rio Dulce is amazing and I hope many of you get the chance to do it. It’s 25 miles one way up the Rio to one of the many marinas located near Fronteras.
Leaving Guatemala for Belize is just a days sail away and much the same for Honduras and the Bay Islands.

After much conversation and a few meetings with a group of fellow sailors regarding the safety and security from Piracy in the area, we left for the Bay Islands. The concern is for the area off eastern coast of Honduras and Nicaragua. Known for Piracy we chose to sail with a few other sailboats for safety. You can find more information on the Piracy issue in the Rio Dulce Facebook group.
Our final push off was from Guanaja, one of the Honduras Bay islands and after 4 nights
and almost 5 days we arrived at ShelterBay.

ShelterBay is a good marina with a nice pool, and the marina manager Juan is a great guy
and does an excellent job of keeping cruisers happy. There isn’t really much to share about
that marina that you won’t easily find when you check in so I won’t bother.
There is an anchorage outside of the marina if you do not want to check into the marina but
to dock your dinghy at Shelterbay marina it is $12 per day. Ouch.
Watch out for the crocodile lying daily in the sun on the southern shore. I think there is two!
One of them approach us in the dinghy when we were still oblivious to the crocs.
We dinghies near our boat which is where it hangs out! I don’t think it was too happy
we were so close to its hang out! It did circle and come at us from out of nowhere,
that’s when I immediately motored away…
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A walk outside of the marina towards the jungle and you will see Sloths and Toucans
as well as a World War bunkers and such. It is a great walk and well worth the effort.
You can do it yourself easily.
The aren’t any crocs here and you will feel a little like Indian Jones.

Trio

We had an amazing and incredibly exciting transit through the Panama canal.
All of our crew were friends and everyone of them had dreams of one day transiting.
I can honestly say it was much more than any of us expected. Incredible experience!
Be sure and get someone to check the web cam and capture your transiting!

Trio

I won’t go into the transit experience but to say, keep an eye on your 125' foot line if you are a line handler!
It’s not something you can get distracted from.

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When we came out to the Pacific side we disembarked our Advisor just outside of
the canal markers and inside the Balboa mooring field. You must always be outside of
the Red and Green markers after your advisor leaves or you will be in trouble!
You can anchor here or get a mooring. We still had daylight and chose to continue the
6-7 more miles to Las Brisas anchorage with Panama city in the background.
The Balboa mooring field and anchorage is rolly due to tug and freighter traffic constantly moving past.
Las Brisas has an incredible view of Panama city. While we were here fireworks went off from the
city at one of the parks along the malecon.
The anchorage is about 3/4 of a mile from the city but the view was still awesome!

Trio

The holding here is good in a thick mud like sand. The wind blows from the North
most of the time and there is always plenty of room in the anchorage. It’s huge.
You will need to wash the boat after a week though, as the smog from the city
likes to leave a thin film on your boat. Just walk around with a wet foot or two and
you will see the dark foot prints you will leave behind as the film comes
together in the water from your foot.

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There is a good dinghy dock here now and it is run by the Aeronaval guys.
They are always present and in full uniform. Captain Alex is a Panamanian in charge of h
elping cruisers and he keeps an office right at the top of the dinghy dock ramp. He is not AeroNaval.
To find the dinghy dock look for the large aviation style hangar and at it’s base is the dock.
There seems to always be a large yacht tied up to the Aeronval portion of the dock.
You will easily figure out where to dock the dinghy when you get close to it.
Be sure and wear a life Jacket (Salvabidas) and a T-shirt or you may not be allowed to dock your dinghy.
Panama has a dress code and the Naval guys in full uniform don’t like seeing us in less than a T-shirt and shorts. No bikinis either.
We used our cruise ship style key stone life jackets so we could leave them in the dinghy and not be too worried about them being stolen
but Captain Alex and the Naval guys keep a close eye on the dock at least during daylight hours.
We still lock our dinghy with a decent length so our dinghy can be moved if someone needs to tie their dinghy up too.
Don’t leave you engines up either.
It does get crowded at the dinghy dock and you will probably have to crawl on
someone else's dingy to get back onto the dock especially in low tide when the dinghy space shrinks a lot!

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If you haven’t got it already then go and download the UBER app. There are lots of taxis in
Panama but they are in rough shape and if you can believe it, they charge more than what
UBER charges and they have no qualms about driving through the "Red Zone” to get you to your destination.
Red Zone = very impoverish area of the city.
Uber cars are always nice clean cars with great air conditioning.
It is very HUMID here and air conditioning is a must in a car stuck in the crazy Panamanian traffic.
One local business man told me every one in Panama has a car Lol! It shows.

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There is potable water at the dinghy dock and it tastes pretty good. The hose is at the
top of the ramp and you can get Cpt Alex to toss it down to your jugs waiting in your dinghy.
Careful don’t lean on the metal bar style fence. I did and fell off the edge! Only ended up with a cut on my foot luckily.
Below is a photo of the dinghy dock and the motor yacht that is moored at the Naval end of the dinghy dock.
We have made water in the anchorage but it isn’t very clean looking.
We have swam in the anchorage due to the high heat and humidity but it isn’t very clear water to swim in.
Just 8 miles West is Isla Taboga. The anchorage is quite deep, we’re currently here anchored in 50 feet
and there are quite a few private mooring balls taking up anchorage space,
but right now we total three boats at anchor here and the water is nice and clear and the town small, quaint and cute.
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The dinghy dock at the Aeronaval dock in Las Brisas anchorage Panama city with the yacht tied up.

There is a commercial area up at the top of the ramp with a mini market, multiple restaurants and Pizza.
The mini market has lots of groceries and drinks including liquor but no fresh fruit or veg.
There is a nice park up there too with a nice long walkway around the whole bay.
There are bike rentals and scooter rentals and even four wheeled bike rental for up to 6 people!

Diesel is available at both local marinas. Marina Flamenco and Marina La Playita.
We found La Playita 25 cents cheeper than Flamenco but La Playita does not have gasoline,
ONLY diesel and you must make a reservation to come to the dock to fill up.
Water is free to fill up with at the same time. Flamenco marina does not need
a reservation but you need to call them on channel 10 before entering, They will answer.
Moorage is expensive, at least to this sailing family.
$150 for your first night no matter what length and then $2 per foot per night.

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Laundry pick up is available but there aren’t any laundry machines around for do it yourself washing.
I don’t know the price exactly but it seems very similar to all the other places we’ve had laundry done.
We do have a small laundry machine onboard.
Here is a phone number for the Laundry guy, a very nice young Chinese man that doesn’t really speak English,
but is fluent in Spanish. I’m sure he speaks Chinese too.
His name is Moises.

With this number comes a recommendation to get the WhatsApp App. Everyone in the Caribbean uses Whats App.
This is his WhatsApp number +507 6481-2611 The laundry is called Freeway Laundry.

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Below is a picture of Isla Taboga anchorage at low tide just 8 miles from the Las Brisas anchorage.

Albrook Mall (one L) is a good place to go check out.
Good shoes and an Explorers attitude helps! It is a HUGE mall.
There is a large and good grocery store there called Super Extra,
and upstairs by the Theatres is a Do It Yourself hardware store.
Lots of clothing stores here mostly name brand stores with good selection
and big department stores of mostly made in China stuff.
An Uber from Las Brisas to Albrook is less than $5.00 for up to four people.

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You can get a bus but you first need to get a transit card. Yay can get this at the
Cinco De Mayo Metro station. Rides after that on the very clean buses are just 25 cents
and the very clean Subway is just 35 cents for one way trips of any length,
at least that’s what we found on the subway. We rode it end to end on one of the two lines.
It does go above ground for some of the trip but the scenery is mostly city residential,
otherwise it’s a true SubWay. You will see many vendors selling fruit and vegetables
(above ground portion,) while on the subway and at Cinco De Mayo station.
It’s a little cheaper at these stalls and they tend to have more selection if you can believe it.
There is tons more info but the new Panama guide PDF shares all of that information.
This is just our first hand info that I wanted to share.
We have done one quick motor sailing trip to the Las Perlas islands with our
Panama Canal crew, but it was short and I don’t have any pictures. Sorry. Soon we will hove some.

The islands are definitely worth the trip of about 35 miles from Ls Brisas.
Isla Contadora is difficult to anchor at with so many private moorings there but Isla Chapera
was easy with good north protection, good holding, a couple of beautiful beaches, a jungle trail,
great snorkelling with lots of fish and corals and the site of the Survivor series.
Isla Mogo Mogo is also right there to explore.
Those are the only islands we have done so far but we will be back before heading North to Mexico.

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Propane is the last thing I have to share.
In Panama they use a different fitting. I have asked many people about how to fill our
bottles and where to get another bottle that would have our North American fittings.
Best way is to take an Uber to La Loceria Tropigas station. Uber took almost
30 minutes to find the station and it cost us just $9 US for the three of us.
Seems super cheap to me and in a nice car too!

You will have to leave your tank with them for a minimum of 2 days.
Over the holidays we have to wait 5-7 days. Then you have to go back and pick it up.
There seems to be no other way. It has to go all the way out to Chilibre for filling.
That’s along the number 9 highway on this map below if you wonder where Chilbre is.
They did tell me that I should be able to get a new North American propane tank at
Do It Yourself hardware store if I wanted another one. I have yet to check.

Well that’s it from the cockpit of Saltair3 on a hot and humid day! Time for a swim here at Isla Taboga.
I hope everyone has a safe and adventurous Panama Posse voyage!
Buen viaje everyone!

Trio

Panama Canal December 14 / 2019

SHIPPING INTO PANAMA INFO
Note: DESTINATION I had success shipping 3 ac compressors,air handlers,controls etc from Ft Laud to Vista Mar recently.
Kings Marine did a great job. They have a relative on ground in Colon that delivered packages to marina.
Not sure what equipment they will ship. Attached is their contact info. Gal's name in FT Lauderdal is Marina.
Not a quick process. Took 2 weeks compounded by holidays.

Note: KNOT RIGHT any one else needing items delivered to them via carrier or mail.
UPS does not deliver to Vista Mar, they contract with a third party.
I believe that DHL does come out that far.
The significance of that is there is an additional charge for customs which needs to be collected on receipt.
But UPS will not do that through a third party. With them you have to deposit money into their banks account
and email the receipt to the releasing agent in Panama city for them to send via a third party.
But the bank no longer has a branch in Coronado. So someone has to drive to the bank (don't know where the closest one is).
Cesar was able to do this for me when my debit card was fowarded from my home.
It took 5 weeks, misplaced, many phone calls to the one UPS person that spoke English.
So avoid UPS. Now, if you have been at Vista Mar for awhile, then you know about
Mail Boxes Etc in Coronado. Set up an account with them. Then have everything sent (snail mail, FedEx, UPS, Amazon...

Dometic

Cheers from the crew of catamaran Saltair3!

Brad, Krista and Cole
BradKristaCole
SALTAIR 3

8) New years eve at Marina Puerto de la Navidad Barra de Navidad, MX

Chris SV Seaglub
Shrimp sculpture

The band from Jose Currvo
Jose Cuervo sends their troops

Nice crow
Plenty of room - open sky

Let the festivities begin
dessert buddah bar

All you can hope for
line em up

BBQ
Lot's of protein roasting

The Band
The Band

And here is 2020

here is to a happy 2020 !

Chris
Chris
SEAGLUB

9) Guadaloupe / Counterposse
Hi everyone! We're Patrick, sherrie, emjay and Kai! Part of the counter posse!
Currently in Guadaloupe and heading to St. Martin on Thursday to pick up our inverter!
We'll then head to Panama to make our up to you guys! Spending 2020 sailing Panama and Costa Rica!

Falkor

Patrick, Sherrie & Crew
PatrickScherrieCrewCrew
FALKOR 4.2

10) Major Provision Spots along the Panama Posse Route

Below are the links to mayor provisioning stops along the way({north to south)

- follow this link
https://panamaposse.com/provisioning

Provisioning Spots

Panama Posse

10) Vicente's Moorings in Acapulco, MX
Vicente - Acapulco

Vicente is so helpful in Acapulco. Knowledgable and resourceful.
Highly recommended !+52 744 439 8184

Fireworks
Incredible fireworks in Acapulco. Great company with Galina and Vladimir on SV Wave Dancer

Dennis & Margaret
DennisMargaret
CHIMERA

11) Ordering parts to Acapulco, MX

In March 19 our older Raymarine wind instruments failed. We found the parts and part
number from RayMarine. Confirmed with Raymarine that they were in stock.
We needed a reliable dealer between Barra and Acapulco to order and receive them for us.
We made many inquiries before finding Compass yachts in Acapulco (office at the yacht club).
Cinthia spoke and wrote English well. Super helpful.
I think it took about a week to order, ship, pass customs and get to Compass yachts.
They new how to do the customs paperwork, as they are a dealer.
Anyway shipping was not outrageous, but as expected for air.
They didn’t take cc, bank xfer or cash. Since they are at the yacht club and we were staying at marina Acapulco,
we couldn’t get passed the yacht club security. We just called Cinthia and she met us at the gate.
Worth a call or email certainly
Cinthia Villa
Compass Yachts
+52 744 404 0837 (o)
+521 744 909 0537 (m)
cinthia.villa@compassyachts.com.mx
PICTURE OF THE WEEK RUNNER UP

Blue Oasis

Barry & Kathy
BarryKathy
BLUE OASIS

12) LINE
Panama Posse Warm up @ Monday's 15:45 UTC
Panama Posse Line Calls @ Monday's 16:00 UTC
Counter Panama Posse Line Calls @ Monday's 16:30 UTC
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- use your vessel name as your account name / display name
- search for dietmarpetutschnig ( carinthia ) and send a message with your vessel name
- you'll get an invite to join the PanamaPosse line group
- mute your mike ( green line through ) when you join the group call

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contenders for picture of the week - your favorite song for our list -
and we'll include it in the next Fleet Update

The Panama Posse transfer of knowledge and learning process operates under the gestalt theory
We will not tell you what to do, when or how - we want you to to figure that out.
YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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Dietmar & Suzanne
SV Carinthia

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Happy 2020