FLEET UPDATE 2018-12-16
1) Acapulco, Mexico
Ahoy Panama Posse,
We just arrived dec 13th 10 am in Acapulco. We left
Zihuatanejo dec 12th and did not really like the anchorage
of Papanoa, so we sailed on. No problems in the night. Saw
whale and dolphins. Vicente immediately came out when we
entered the bay. I will give him a 2019 Posse small burgee.
He proudly showed me the one from last year. His smile went
even bigger when I mentioned you, Dietmar. No other Posses
here (yet). Saw Sprezzatura come into Zihua when we left.
Huibert & Maaike
MADELEINE
(note please take a
picture of Vicente with his 18-19 Panama Posse tag)
2) Bahia del Sol, El
Salvador
Bar crossing adventures
continue
This is Knot Right crossing the Bar while
leaving Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador.
After Jeariene took the pictures, she had to swim fast
to catch up with us. (lol)
Currently In Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica. Probably
there for more than a week.
Need to get some repairs accomplished.
(Sat image of the Bahia del Sol Bar - El Salvador)
Walt, Jeariene, Dennis, Geri
KNOT RIGHT
3) Marina Puerto de La Navidad, Barra de
Navidad, MXPICTURE OF THE WEEK
Yet another generous offer from
the harbor master here in Barra de Navidad...
For those in the marina, on Friday December 21
the marina staff will be walking around to judge
Christmas lights and decorations. The
staff will take a vote then award first place.
The winner will receive dinner for two or a
free night in the resort (great for
visiting parents or children!). For those of
you still north of Barra, this would make for a
great target date to be in the marina here in
Barra. Let's get those lights up and show off
the strong presence of the Panama Posse!
Chris, Monica & Penny
SEAGLUB
4) Chiapas, MX
For those heading towards Chiapas to see the
breathtaking and astonishing Mayan archeological
sites in the area
We did an amazing 4 day tour last season with him
between 3 vessels and split the cost)
Mayor archeological site near Chiapas and
Huatulco tagged in Good Nautical
Here is the info for the Panama Posse Chiapas Tour
guide
Luis Sanchez
email: luis86same@gmail.comwhatsapp: +521962 216 661
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xoconoshtours/
5) Marina Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua
Luis, from Pinolero Tours, pinolerotoursnicaragua@gmail.com
took us to the Flor de Cana rum factory tour and
Leon.
He speaks good English and he is very knowledgeable on
Nicaragua history, geography and culture.
They operate brand new air conditioned cars and vans.
We went one day to Chinandega for $70 total on a
shopping trip/tour.
The 2nd day we did the larger tour for $75 each.
Be sure to tell him youโre from Panama Posse!
They have other tours, including coffee and volcanoes.
They also accommodate your shopping and dining needs
and they pick you up
at
Marina Puesta Del Sol but will also get
you in Corinto. They have vans for larger
groups
Jim & Susy
OCTOPUS GARDEN
6) Barra de Navidad, MX
Crab Pots Alert - 4nm for the entrance to Barra de
Navidad
~ 19ยฐ 12.07 N 104ยฐ 45.33 W
SIRENA
Greg
7) Panama Posse Weekly Line Net -
we currently have 41 vessels taking
part
MONDAY'S at 16:00 UTC via LINE and open 24/7
to all !
( go to line.me and download
the app works on WIN/MAC/IOS/ANDROID )
- Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME
SV CARINTHIA
- Search for panamaposse or SV Carinthia or Seaglub
and be friend us
- wait and accept your panamaposse GROUP INVITE
- send us your position via the message system and
listen to the vessel check ins
- the LINE system allows for up to 200 live
conference call participants !
8) Barra de Navidad, MX
FLOATING STONES receiving their Panama
Posse Burgee !
Bryan & Cheryl9) long term planning dates ...
Turtle Release Beach Party
Playa La Madera, Zijuatanejo,
MX (Decโ / Jan' 18)
Mayan Adventures & Pot LucksMarina Chiapas
MX (Dec-Apr)
Bar Crossing Celebrations
Bahia del Sol, El Salvador (Dec-Apr)
Flor de Caรฑa Rum Tours
Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua -
(Dec-Apr)
Papagayo Survivors Party
Coconutz , Playa Cocos, CR
(Early Febโ19)
Golfito Marina Village an IGY
Destination - Party Golfito, CR (May 1st,
โ19)
Rally Completion Party
Vista Mar Marina, Panama
(Mayโ19)
10) Live Weather & safety chats every
Monday at 16:00 UTC in the Panama Posse LINE
Group
Tehuantepec - Papagayos - El Salvador Bar
crossing - Punta Mala - a.m.o
11) Vista Mar Marina - Panama
18-19
PANAMA POSSE Songlist of all vessels XENIA
It's Christmas on Xenia. Mele Kalikimaka! -
Bing Crosby
XENIA
Tara & Mike
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any updates - songs - pictures - alerts
and we'll include it in the next Fleet Updates
Happy Holidays to all from
Dietmar & Suzanne
CARINTHIA
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FLEET UPDATE 2018-12-07
1) Ahoy from Mexico Panama Posse, Madeleine left Barra Dec 3rd for Carrizal Bay. Arrived just before dark set in. Found Simple Life there and AIS ed Sonomara in Santiago Bay. Pos was 19 05.68 N 104 26.19 W depth 12.8 m. Had a nice night. there is room for more boats than Capt Rains suggests. Dec 4th went to Punta Cabeza N North, also with Simple Life. Could sail from 7-9 am with genoa and main. Then tried the spi but the wind was too light. Had our first (on this trip) long line at 18 52.84 N 104 08.00 W. Easy to remove from our port transom. Luckily we were on SB engine alone, so no problem. Only a shouting fisherman. Pos at Cabeza 18 36.32 N 103 41.96 W, depth 11 m. Again a peaceful night, but maybe a bit rolly for monohulls. We left at 7 am. I do not think we are going to make it to Caleta de C., Days are rather short and we mostly run one engine 1800 rpm. We will head for Maruata Bay.
Huibert & Maaike
HubertMAAIKE SV Madeleine
2) Zihuatanejo, MX - Turtle Release event(s)
As more vessels area heading south toward Zihuatanejo please be sure and plan to set up yoru very own Panama Posse Turtle Release Bar on Playa La Madera.
Hatch Each season these hatchlings try to avoid the birds and other predators who feast on them - so the local bar collects them during the day and puts them in a big blue bath tub -as the night approaches and margaritas are mixed - they are released from your very own hands. Seven of eight Sea Turtle species are present in Mexico. Baby sea turtles hatch about 40 to 50 days after the mother turtle lays her eggs. Sea turtles are generally released after dark. Thatโs because there are less predators such as birds that can kill and eat them. Fewer than 10% of these turtles live to be adults - but will return to the very place they left from many years later. So help a tiny creature out will ya ? Look for the Panama Posse Tag in the bar on the beach and take a picture. For details about Zihuatanejo - be sure to visit SV Liquid's excellent write up at https://www.svliquid.com/zihuatanejo.html
Guerrero, Mexico (Playa La Madera - turtle release beach ~ 17 38.33 N 101 33.16 W)
Marc & Laura Marc
Laura SV LIQUID
3) We are now officially at 59 vessels ! and as the 18-19 season gets underway we hope that you come across more vessels who will enjoy the benefits of being part of the Posse. For an up to date list of sponsors please visit www.panamaposse.com/sponsors
Burgee 4) Marina Puerto de La Navidad, Mexico - our Mexican Headquarters has made us a deal ! Thanks to Harbormaster Secundino and Gm Juan Carlos - you can enjoy the following PP discount throughout their high season (Dec - May) $ 16 x foot x month ( minimum stay 15 days ) $0.84 x foot x day ( short term rate ) Barra If you plan on having family / friends visit you at this luxury resort $110 x night incl. taxes and this resort is very classy with multiple pools / spa / golf / tennis a.m.o. Golf
For Marina details - approach and contact info https://panamaposse.com/start For resort and amenities details (- 45 minutes from Manzanillo Airport) at https://www.islanavidad.com.mx/site/US/index.php Harbormaster Secundino Alvarez Harbormaster
Secundino Alvarez
5) El Salvador Posse folks, when youโre heading south from Chiapas and planning a stop in Bahia del sol - El Salvador, contact Annual Salvador Rally (Bill and Jean picture below) to arrange a pilot over the bar. Bill and Jean Also, contact them a few days in advance to get their requests from Mexico (not as charity, but as paid cargo for the passage). For example, good tequila is expensive and harder to find in El Salvador and Bill is always looking for a good source of supply (Note: from Devon Thurtle Anderson ... Bill always wants his Velveeta! ) To get your mooring ball from Bill & Jean visit https://www.goodnautical.com/el-salvador/mooring/bills-moorings-la-palma-moorings-bahia-del-sol-el-salvador
Bar from the air Use their pilot - to go in - and only when the swell is low ( under 3 feet ) Bar Last season's Panama Posse vessels crossing the bar into Bahia del Sol, El Salvador ! Pool Party Yep - fun in the shady part of the pool at the Sponsor Marina del Sol, El Salvador - For reservations and info go to https://www.goodnautical.com/el-salvador/marina/marina-hotel-bahia-del-sol Rob & Debra
RobDebra
AVANT
6) Panama Posse Weekly Line Net - we currently have 38 vessels taking part MONDAY'S at 16:00 UTC via LINE ( go to line.me and download the app works on WIN/MAC/IOS/ANDROID ) - Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME SV CARINTHIA - Search for panamaposse or SV Carinthia or Seaglub and befriend us
- wait and accept your panamaposse GROUP INVITE - send us your position via the message system and listen to the vessel check ins (all free as long you have IP connectivity which we now know is pretty much all along the central American coast) - the LINE system allows for up to 200 live conference call participants ! Line
7) Isla Tigre, Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras. I Itโs nice here a great change of pace. Itโs a wonderful calm anchorage. No fee to clear into Honduras. PICTURE OF THE WEEK !!! Picture of the Week What a feast ! meal
El Tigre Anchorage details at https://www.goodnautical.com/honduras/anchorage/isla-el-tigre-n-amapala Jim & Suzy JimSuzy SV Octopus Garden 8) THE PANAMA POSSE Songlist of all vessels is filling up "If I had a Boat", Lyle Lovett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4evzpIVnMVs & of course, "Footloose", Kenny Loggins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyD8BxoB2To go ahead.... "cut loose, Footloose, kick off your Sunday shoes" --
Michael & Lisa
LisaMichael SV FOOTLOOSE
9) INFO -> Boat Mechanics in Barra de Navidad, MX
These guys are working on a large boat next to ours in Barra de Navidad. Just sharing as a resource for others.
MechanicGeorge & Suzanne
GeorgeSuzanne
SV EPIPHANY
10) Please reply to this email with any updates - news - contenders for picture of the week - songs and we'll include it in the next Fleet Updates Dietmar'Suzanne
Dietmar & Suzanne SV Carinthia Burgee
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