LAND TRIP: DELTA SWIZZLER BEATS THE MEXICAN HEAT AT 5000'

LAND TRIP: MV DELTA SWIZZLER CREW

BEATS THE MEXICAN HEAT AT 5000'

Mexico is known for so much: rich history, relics of ancient civilizations to modern cities, colorful art, lively music and dancing, and flavorful food to name a few. Mark and Cindy on MV DELTA SWIZZLER have been members of the Posse since the beginning. They have travelled down from California through the Panama Canal and back to Mexico over many years. Currently, they are beating the heat at sea level and enjoying some of Mexico's many and varied communities at higher elevations inland. Travelling inland is an excellent way to see more of what Mexico has to offer.

Mark and Cindy and friends enjoy a night out at Go Bistro.

Whimsical Statue on the Malecon in Jocotepec

MV DELTA SWIZZLER Mark & Cindy - Vantare 58

STAY COOL AND THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES INLAND

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POSSE PERK: UP TO DATE AND VERIFIED INFORMATION BY FELLOW YACHTS

POSSE PERK: UP TO DATE &

VERIFIED INFORMATION BY FELLOW YACHTS

Ocean Posse members share a chat group where members ask questions, share informations, and pictures. Members appreciate the 'Up to Date & Verified Information' shared in the group chats.

Recently, Lyle on MV ALGONQUIN asked:

Hello. For those in the know could we get some information on how far out we should be contacting the agent to schedule our canal transit? Rough plan at this point is late December early January transit west to east.
Currently boat less in Canada Vancouver Island preparing the house for rental and disposing excess land assets in preparation for full time live aboard. Returning to the boat in PE mid September.

SV MAISON DE SANTE answered from their experience going through the Panama Canal last season:

In Season 7 SV MAISON DE SANTE sailed to Panama, turned North, & went through the Canal

I don’t think any time is too early to connect to an agent because you can reach out and get the list of info they will need like photos and measurements for the boat and just be that much more prepared. South to North didn’t start getting busy until mid January last season so picking a transit date would probably be important to do by November. They don’t like changing dates so try to firm it up when you’re closer and pretty certain on a date.

I’ll reach out to Erick Galvez.

.....After Reaching out to Ocean Posse Canal Agent Erick Galvez.....

🇵🇦PANAMÁ CANAL🇵🇦

You must be near the Panamá Canal with a verified arrival either with AIS validation or a photo of your vessel anchored near the canal or at a nearby marina. If anchored, they will visually look for your vessel.

Last season, you were allowed to request a transit date prior to arriving in Panamá and it created too many issues, according to Erick Galvez.

You are allowed to leave once you have your date confirmed. The furthest out you can request your transit date is 2 months.

The average wait time for the earliest transit date is as follows, according to Erick.

December and prior: 3-4 days
January: 5-10 days
February: 10-20 days
March: 20-30 days

THANK YOU FOR ASKING QUESTIONS,

SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE AND USEFUL INFORMATION

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