1) WEEKLY 2018-2019 PANAMA POSSE FLEET CHECK IN and MORNING NET on MONDAY’S at 16:00 UTC via LINE
We have been testing a new “LINE” tool for weekly vessel check ins and GROUP calls – last years SSB check-ins had several draw backs due to propagation -so we have done some testing and came up with something pretty nifty …

It’s a new way of doing things – please download and install LINE  https://line.me/en-US/ 
Works on Android / ios / Windows / MAC OS

– Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME ie     SV SEAGLUB

– Next search for panamaposse or SV Carinthia or Seaglub and befriend us –

– wait and accept your PANAMAPOSSE GROUP INVITE

Connect every Monday at 16:00 UTC and 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 coast)
The LINE system allows for up to 200 live conference call participants.

Check in tomorrow at Monday Nov 12th, 2018 at 16:00 UTC
( that’s 10 AM Panama Time -but  check your local time )

2)  Welcome to the 2018-2019 (counter) Panama Posse

Steve & Keri
WINE N DOWN

3) Save these dates !

Route Overview                            3 PM Monday Nov 26, ’18       
Weather and Safety                      3 PM  Tuesday Nov 27, ’18      
Provisioning & anything else        3 PM Wednesday Nov 28, ’18  
Kick of Party                               Thursday Nov 29 Nov, ’18

Sponsor Marina Puerto de la Navidad Barra de Navidad, MX

Additional long term planning dates 

Turtle Release Beach Party                                      Playa La Madera, Zijuatanejo, MX (mid Dec’ 18)
Mayan Adventures & Pot Lucks                                Marina Chiapas  MX (Dec-Apr)
Bar Crossing Celebrations                                       Bahia del Sol, El Salvador (Dec-Apr)
Flor de Caña Rum Tours                                          Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua – (Dec-Apr)
Papagayo Survivors Party                                      Coconutz , Playa Cocos, CR (Early Feb’19)
Golfito Marina Village an IGY Destination Party   Golfito, CR (May 1st, ’19)
Rally Completion Party                                          Vista Mar Marina, Panama (May’19)

3) Impromptu Panama PosseIndependence (from Spain) Day  Road trip

at the Panama Posse “Seven Bar” review Stand in La Chorrera, Panama

Local Dresses


With a lot of Gold Jewelry

Mike testing the shaved ice treats

Our view of the Parade

The VIP Panama Posse “Seven Bar” review stand


Helloo!

with SV XENIA / EASY / DAD’S DREAM / WINE N DOWN / CARINTHIA / DISTANT DRUMMER

4) Update from Marina Chahue

SV Maraki currently in Huatulco at anchor in Santa Cruz next to cruise ship dock in NE side. We attempted to go in Marina Chahué yesterday but ran aground just inside the marina. Ezekiel the manager came on the radio to say that the marina is closed due to heavy silting and underwater debris from a very heavy rain in October . So until insurance company gets it surveyed and dredged, it will remain closed! He did not want to venture a guess other than to say maybe 6 months but they want to get it open again. Andthe website is also down. I would recommend the anchorage but it is limited in space. Everyone has been friendly and helpful. Let me know if you have further questions as we will be here at least another 10 days


John & Lucy

note:  Marina Chahue
+52 958 587 2652
marinachahue@hotmail.com – due to runoffs and silting this Marina is currently closed (no word on the status of the fuel dock ) – when anchoring and waiting for your weather window for the Tehuantepec  please always lock your dinghy in this area !

As you can see in Good Nautical – there are plenty of alternative anchorages in the Huatulco
area as you “wait” for the green light to cross the Tehuantepec – just LOCK your DINGHY !
  We are putting a little bounty for anchorages out there for the outer Marina Chahue anchorages – there are 2 spots worth sounding out.

Hint – we saw local charter boats on day trips in secluded anchorages near the marina

15° 45.6997′ N 096° 07.0569′ W
and
15° 45.7601′ N 96° 06.7308′ W

5) Open CPN – for those seeking a backup Navigation system on a very cruiser friendly budget

Visit https://panamaposse.com/open-cpn  and follow the instructions.

To get your GPS position onto a windows/mac laptop for less than $30 get this unit
GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver Amazon Link: http://a.co/d/8RJGxoK

A very big thank you to SV LIQUID  ( Marc & Laura )  currently en route to Playa Cocos


for creating over 2.7 Gig’s of free Satellite Chart-lets to
overlay into Open CPN for your voyage down the coast
– available from https://www.panamaposse.com/open-cpn

6) CROSSROADS SAFETY/SECURITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(Diane last season 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.
Pacific Seafares Net 14300 @ 0300 UTC 
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)

Stan & Diane  (we wish you a speedy recovery Diane)

7) Please reply to this email with any  updates and we’ll include it in the next Fleet Updates

Dietmar & Suzanne
SV Carinthia

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