1) Marina Chiapas – Marina Manager Memo Garcia 

showing his support of the Panama Posse going forward with the following discounts are avail

1 week stay for the rate of 6 days 

2 week stay for the rate of 11 days

3 week stay for the monthly rate 


2) JULIA MAX – Huatulco

Julia Max is in Huatulco for a week waiting on Tpec. Disappointed to not have electricity at dock. No slips for us at main docks while 3rd dock being repaired. Fuel available. Water jugs 20 pesos per jug. Laundry. Lots of security. Good restaurants. Harbormaster speaks English; has weather forecasting site for Mx Navy!
Going on Birding trips with Cornelio Ramos were amazing! Scuba Friday pm.
Changed oil/filter, topped off fuel, and will run for it this Sunday.

Sue Stonecliffe

3) SEA GLASS – Bahia De Puerto Marques

Yesterday afternoon we moved the S/V Sea Glass about 5 miles leaving central Acapulco for anchorage in Bahia De Puerto Marques. After scouting the bay we chose to anchor in the North end in 50′ Sand bottom @ 16.48.503N 099.50.706W. Just like in Isla Grande the activity around us stopped and most of the boats left for there slips. We watched a beautiful sunset and enjoyed this quiet anchorage with a strong cool breeze. Captain Vincente was anchored behind us in the Hatteras 80′ with its owner, family & friends. We heard his generator quit and the boat went dark. I called him to find out the generator ran out of gas. I had 5 gallons on board for our dinghy and quickly rowed it over to them. One of those right place at the right time things. They charged up the batteries and were able to start there engines to get back home. They all waved big thanks to us as they pulled out of the bay. We slept very well here and woke up to an great view all around us. Quite a different take on Acapulco. I highly recommend this anchorage to other Posse as an alternative to Downtown which is only 20 miles away by taxi but worlds away in comfort.

4) RESPITE – CROSSROADS – CARINTHIA

The extraordinary Mayan sites of Bonampak and Yaxchilan accessible from Marina Chiapas – thanks to intel from SV AVANT and help by local tour operator “Tours Discover Chiapas” – Miguel Angel Alvarez Davial Tel +52 962 133 6820  https://www.facebook.com/Tours-discover-chiapas-482579621927402/

5) CROSSROADS – Chiapas Fuel Dock
Here are the waypoints I used for turning off the main channel towards the fuel dock. Depths 15’+ in most areas. DO NOT GO BETWEEN THE TWO GREEN BUOYS. There is a sand bar that rapidly shoals!!
Leg To… Name Distance      Position 1 Turn-off point     0 yd N 14°42.150′; W 92°23.752′ 2 Fuel Dock 242 yd N 14°42.235′; W 92°23.664′

Diesel Price 17.32 MXN x liter and no docking fees
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Regards, Stan



6) SV Myla – Tracking

Proving that there are truly tech gremlins aboard….looks like something is amiss with our newly set up and paid for tracking service. It shows us in Carrizal, but that was where we were about 4 days ago. We are now in Zihuatenjo. 3G working on my ipad, not on my iphone….iridium working with texting, but not email…grips working on iphone, but not ipad….keeps it interesting! Hoping to have a resolution to the tracking issue soon, while we are here in Zihuatenajo.
Meanwhile, despite what the tracking system shows…Had a great, albeit fairly windless trip from Barra de Navidad to Zihuatenajo. Several stops along the way where we got together with Bula and later Sarafina, both Posse boats. We are now in Zihuatenajo and hoping to stay here just long enough to get laundry done, refuel, and provision – perhaps a few days. We’ve been here several times before and we’re afraid if we stay too long, we might never leave! We’re hoping to catch up with others in the posse fleet. Would love to have some company to Acapulco and parts thereafter, hoping to leave Zihuatenajo in a day or so. We cruise at about 6k. If others are in Acupulco or Huatulco, how long do you plan to stay there? We will probably be stopping in Acapulco, Huatulco and Chiapas before we continue south. Our tracking system is still a work in progress. Hope to have it working soon. We check our iridium go texts daily, so that might be a good way to contact us.
John and Julie King S/V Myla



7) Tehuantepec Crossing – SV LIQUID

http://www.svliquid.com/blog/crossing-the-tehuantepec

8) CROSSROADS – update to USEFUL SAFETY/SECURITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ( Diane actually called every number )



U.S. COAST GUARD RESCUE COORDINATION CENTER
    Rescue Coordination Center:  (510) 437-3701.  This is the number for group receiving EPIRB emergency beacon distress signals.  They will coordinate with local country Coast Guards if boater is outside of the U.S. and they have translators, as the numbers at the local country Coast Guards in Central America will speak Spanish.  They said it would be ok to call them in emergency.
CENTRAL AMERICA COUNTRY COAST GUARD CONTACT NUMBERS
    These numbers were given to me by the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center.  The individuals from these local Coast Guards will speak Spanish when you call them.  If you cannot communicate with them, the Rescue Coordination Center can call them, but that will take more time.
    El Salvadore Coast Guard:  (505) 22500210,   Extension 5103
    Nicaragua Coast Guard:      (504)22342507
    Costa Rica Coast Guard:      (506) 22314924
    Panama Coast Guard:           (507) 60451197

CALIFORNIA COAST GUARD OFFICES WHO COULD BE  called if you cannot reach rescue coordination center, however the local coast guards will likely just go through the Rescue Center:
    Coast Guard Sector LA/Long Beach:  310 521-3815
    Channel Islands office:  805 985-9822

VHF EMERGENCY CHANNEL FOR MAYDAY: 16

U.S. COAST GUARD EMERGENCY SSB CHANNELS
MHZ                     UTC time
4.125        2300-11
6.125        24 hr.
8.290        24 hr.
12.290        1100-2300
HAM SSB NETS

World wide emergency Ham net:  14.313    24 hr.
Central America Ham net:  7.083   UTC time 1300

CENTRAL AMERICA EMBASSY CONTACT INFORMATION.  Go to www.usembassy.gov/ for further information.  For Central America embassies, emergency number is +1-202-501-4444, and press “0”,  from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.  When dialing embassy numbers below probably start with “ +” depending on phone service.   

    COSTA RICA
    +506 2519 2000
    Calle 98 Via 104, Pavas,     San Jose, Costa Rico

    EL SALVADOR
    +503 2501 2999
    Final Blvd. Santa Elena,     Antiguo Cuseatlan, La Libertad,     San Salvador   

    GUATEMALA
    +502 2326 4000
    Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10, Guatemala Cuidad, Guatemala

    HONDURAS
    +504 2238 5114 (after hours X4100)
    +504 2236 9320 (per embassy website, but not communications received:  011-504 2236 9320)
    Avenida La Paz,     Tegucigalpa MDC, Honduras

    MEXICO
    +52 55 5080-2000
    Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtenoc,     06500 Mexico, DF

    NICARGUA
    +505 2252-7100
    Kilometer 5.5 Carreter Sur, Managua, Nicagagua

    PANAMA
    +507 317 5000
    Bldg 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Ave, Clayton, Panama

REPORT U.S. CITIZEN MISSING ABROAD:  1-888-407-4747

GLOBAL MARINE DISTRESS SAFETY SYSTEM:      1-888-407-4747, press “0” for overseas citizen emergency services.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME ADMINISTATION, OFFICE OF MARITIME SECURITY. 

They provide information on piracy and safety and security, and you can sign up for alerts by going online.
    Emergency:  1-202-501-4444 (8-8 EST, M-F)



Regards, Diane





Please keep these reports coming

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