SEASON 8 AWARD ENTRIES: PHOTO OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
SY PERCEPTION ๐บ๐ธ Jim & Melinda & Grace – Lagoon 42′
MY TIDINGS OF JOY ๐บ๐ธ Jeff & Joy – DeFever 52โฒ
SY WANDERLUST ๐บ๐ธ Kristin, Fabio, & dog Yoda – Seawind 1600
SY WHIRLWIND ๐บ๐ธ Maurisa, Mike, Russell & Josea โ Alajuela 48โ
MV SUMMERBREEZE ๐บ๐ธ Kurtis – Bestway 46′
SVย ALICORN 
Devona -Lagoon 44.5
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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.ย 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.ย
SV MAISON DE SANTE answered from their experience going through the Panama Canal last season:
I donโt 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 didnโt start getting busy until mid January last season so picking a transit date would probably be important to do by November. They donโt like changing dates so try to firm it up when youโre closer and pretty certain on a date.
Iโll reach out to Erick Galvez.
.....After Reaching out to Ocean Posse Canal Agent Erick Galvez.....
๐ต๐ฆPANAMร CANAL๐ต๐ฆ
You must be near the Panamรก 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 Panamรก 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
SAFETY NOTICE: SHIPWRECK IN ZIHUATENEJO, MEXICO
SAFETY NOTICE: SHIPWRECK IN ZIHUATENEJO, MEXICO
VISITORS TO ZIHUATENEJO BE WARNED:
Zihuatenejo Harbormaster's Notice regarding the Liberty shipwreck
WHY STAY HURRICANE SEASON IN PORT WHEN YOU CAN GO NORTH, CREW FOR A FRIEND, & CRUISE THE SAN JUANS?
WHY STAY HURRICANE SEASON IN PORT
WHEN YOU CAN GO NORTH,
CREW FOR A FRIEND,
& CRUISE THE WASHINGTON'S SAN JUANS TO
CANADA'S INSIDE PASSAGE?
Seeking a fun reprive from the humidity in Costa Rica MV MARTINI crew is currently in the San Juan Islands in Washington State helping a friend move their boat.
MV MARTINI crew reports:
It is a definite change of weather and scenery. We love the amount of inlets you can duck in and out of. The currents, and whirlpools are truly epic! Local knowledge is a must have. Weโve seen eagles, humpback whales, grizzly bears, and seals so far. Still keeping our eyes peeled for the orcas! Weโve caught chinook salmon- both red and white as well as pink salmon so weโve been eating really well! Such a fun trip creating lots of memories! โบ๏ธ
EL VALLE DE ANTON ๐ต๐ฆ PANAMA
EL VALLE DE ANTON ๐ต๐ฆ PANAMA
The isthmus we know of as Panama is said to have formed over millions of years with the collision of two tectonic plates in the deep ocean creating a chain of volcanoes that later emerged above the sea surface.ย El Valle de Anton is a village in the crater of one such ancient volcano surrounded by mountains and clouds just north of Vista Mar Marina and Buenadventura Marina.ย For many Panamanians that live and work in Panama City, El Valle is the 'country' where they visit their family, grow and harvest fruits and vegetables, and/or spend time on the weekends in nature.
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.ย This cooler climate is a welcome respite from the heat at lower elevations.
Natural attractions near El Valle include the Chorro El Macho waterfall, Las Mozas waterfall, the โsquareโ trees behind Hotel Campestre, and a group of small natural thermal pools. There are many developed hiking trails to walk on.ย Birding is phenomenal.ย The area around the town is also known for being one of the last habitats of the critically endangered Panamanian golden frog. Some of the forests around the town are protected areas.
The valley is very fertile and produce grows in abundance.ย There are many people living in and around El valle that sell fresh produce at an open air market in the center of town.ย In July we found a very wide variety of fruits and vegetables.ย Some I had never even seen before like this red spikey fruit sold on a branch or by the bushel.
There are two museums in El Valle de Anton as well.ย Both highlight the history, culture, biodiversity, and uniqueness of this special place in and of itself, and as it relates to Panama at large.ย One museum is older, one is quite new; while both tell the same general story, they tell it in very different ways.
A visit to El Valle de Anton is well worth the trip.
Beneteau First 42S7 FOR SALE
1996 Beneteau First 42s7
DESCRIPTION
After the success of the First 45F5 and First35F5, Bruce Farr looked to take things a step further in terms of quality, performance and comfort. The result, the Beneteau First 42s7, is a performance-oriented sailboat known for its blend of speed, comfort, and seaworthiness. The 42s7 is a fast sailboat, thanks to its Farr-designed hull and large sail area. It can easily handle a wide range of wind conditions and is known for its excellent upwind performance. This two cabin layout features a salon perfect for entertaining, with the galley that is out of the way, yet secure on passage. Nothing says pride of ownership like a pair of electric Lewmar 54ST, making sailing and getting the dinghy up a lot easier! Sail fast and in style in Alacran, this boat is dialed in for cruising with top quality gear! Load her with food and start your adventure! Stop dreaming, start sailing!
DETAILS
Visit this link for Alacrans details: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1996-beneteau-first-42s7-9197183/
Northbound: Along the Pacific Coast with SV Aeeshah
Northbound:
Along the Pacific Costa Rican Coast
with SV AEESHAH
SVย AEESHAH entered Costa Rica from the south and checked in at Golfito, Costa Ricas southernmost port of entry.ย While awaiting parts they explored the area by dinghy and by car.ย Their photos and descriptions below capture their experience and the natural beauty in abundance in Costa Rica.
We wentย across to the peninsular opposite Banana Bayย had a look aroundย the bay with its amazingly, green, foliage, from the mangroves at the shoreline to the mammoth trees covering the hillsides.
To break the week up and relieve the boredom: we again rented a car.ย
The first destination:
Wilson Botanical Gardens
The Robert and Catherine Wilson Botanical Garden has a rich, internationally recognized collection of tropical plants from around the world. Over 1,000 genera in more than 200 plant families form the unique collection that is an integral part of the Las Cruces Research Station. There are hundreds of bromeliads and orchids; dozens of philodendrons and other aroids of all sizes; scores of heliconias; plus ferns, gingers, marantas, giant bamboo and close 500 species of palms well represented on the 12-hectare (30-acre) site.
The Wilson Botanical Garden is part of โLa Amistad Biosphere Reserveโ that encompasses 472,000 hectares of park land and buffer zones centered in the southern Talamanca mountain range in Costa Ricaโs South Pacific.โ
To continue reading about this road trip inland or other adventures with SVย AEESHAHย visit: https://www.aeeshah.com/2024/06/golfito-area-wilson-botanical-gardens-piedras-blancas-national-park-where-are-you/
Want a photo tour instead?ย Visit: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMJkD0xR29D02xiu5efL4CyJpGvLZbkdGiRHmTNx8-HDRcI-nHYPP9Iibrw1X6zHQ?key=V3VRRWpoaTJRUkpYVjQ5Zm1rcVoyR0hUNjVzTVNB
SVย AEESHAHย 
ย Jen & John โ Gulfstart Hirsh
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR ADVENTURE!
Good Nautical: Puerto Refugio in the Northern Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Good Nautical: Puerto Refugio
in the Northern Sea of Cortez, Mexico
29ยฐ 32.3883' Nย 113ยฐ 33.5799' W
Many say that in the Sea of Cortez you can be where the desert meets the sea.ย This is truly the case in Puerto Refugio.
Puerto Refugio is a small cove within the wide bay at the northern tip of Isla Angel de la Guarda. Isla Granito, the 1km long skinny island lying at the entrance to the bay, blocks some of the northerly swell but the anchorage is still very rolly when a norther is blowing. The western cove is very well protected from all other directions.ย In the summer months this bay is a calm place to anchor and spend time exploring.ย There is a sea lion rookery and a pelican rookery in different parts of the bay.ย Many people will visit this bay as their last stop on the way to Puerto Penasco.
Anchorage
Rocks extend from the western point towards the boney finger of rock that juts out from the south side of the cove. Anchor in the northwest corner of the bay in 4.5m on a sandy bottom. The southern part of the bay is scattered with rocks and islets and a lookout on the bow is recommended if trying to enter this part of the cove. Dinghy ashore to the beach and be careful when landing if waves are breaking.
Photos taken in July and contributed by SV ARROWย and crew
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