1)
SV Moor Passages and Nautilus left the VISTA MAR MARINA, PANAMA and are heading towards Mexico.
Keep a good look out for them as they will have the latest updates.


Checking in from Costa Rica at Golfito Marina Village an IGY Destination
both vessels are facing rather exposed anchorages, something quite
opposite due to the lack of Papagayo winds. 

Nautilus

Michele & Randy

Moor Passages

Roy & Christina

2) We now have our very own Panama Posse Panama Canal Agent and Sponsor
Erick Galvez from Centenario Consulting

He has kindly offered free rental of big fenders (not tires) and lines,
plus an agent fee discount during SLOW SEASON (May – December)
that represents a $175 savings for every vessel wishing to transit.

Based on his vast experience the Slow Season has also the shortest wait times –
usually 2-4 days to the actual transit date from day of measurement.

Erick Galvez 
(+507) 6676-1376
info@centenarioconsulting.com
Skype: erick.galvez.centco

3) A BIG thank you to
Chris, Monica & Penny of SV SeaGlub for being this year’s Lead Vessel.

They spent an entire day tracking down the Panama Posse members in the area
and delivering the Burgee’s.

Now this is what we call tagging – posting the NOTICE OF A RALLY. THANK YOU !

FOOTLOOSE

Michael & Lisa

SINGLE D

Tod & Donna

Chris and Pablo Fernandez Harbor Master of the Panama Posse Sponsor – Marina Vallarta

4) Weather, T peck Papagayos and safety seminars in Marina de la Navidad in Barra in late November will cover the route – here is a link to single hander Kevin of SV Colmena and his experience.

“Hi everybody, I’m currently in Puerto Mutis, Panama after coming down with the Posse last season. I shot videos of my entire trip and I thought I’d share them with those who are curious of what it was like ….”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_aFZupjHmg

SV Colmena
Kevin

5) Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Barra de Navidad, MX
A skilled Master Mechanic will be available to assist Panama Posse cruisers who may need mechanical,
electrical or boat improvement projects while in Marina Puerto de Navidad
Lau is a Master Mechanic and Electrician with 27 years experience in the boating industry in Mazatlan.
and is coming to Barra de Navidad mid November 2018 and will be there to  provide mechanical support for cruisers as needed.

Harbormaster Secundino Alvarez
harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx
www.islanavidad.com.mx
Tel 143379014

6) The Panama Posse Mission

You are about to be part of a big adventure.

The Panama Posse is about sailing Central American waters with like-minded cruisers, creating life-long friendships, exploring and experiencing new countries and cultures, enjoying the sense of security that
safety in numbers affords, not breaking the budget and most of all, having FUN !

You are responsible for your own vessel – crew decisions and destiny.

Please share information which the next vessel will find useful via Fleet Updates.
Simply reply to this email and we’ll include it in the next update.

7)

We share information of all the marinas anchorages and points of Interest
with Good Nautical a membership driven non-profit organization focused on
preserving maritime geo-location and information on Moorings, Marinas, Anchorages,
Ports, Harbors, Water Activities, YachtClubs and mayor Points of Interest.

Your Panama Posse registration includes a free one-year trial membership
to Good Nautical. Please reply to this email to get your free access credentials.

For more info and to login go to  www.goodnautical.com

8) Important dates for the 2018-2019 Panama Posse !

Seminars and Kick-off Party will be held at the official Sponsor Marina Puerto de la Navidad Barra de Navidad, MX
Reserve your slips now click the link above for location and approach and contact details.

Route Overview                           Monday Nov 26, ’18       
Weather and Safety                     Tuesday Nov 27, ’18      
Provisioning & anything else       Wednesday Nov 28, ’18  
Kick of Party                              Thursday Nov 29 Nov, ’18

9) Keep ’em coming

Dietmar & Suzanne
Carinthia