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1) Marina Chahue, MX

UPDATE

Volare just entered Marina Chahué. We draw 7’.

 We entered at high tide which was +1.8’.

In the channel our depth gauge read 9.5’ at the lowest.
After the channel, approaching the marina we saw 8.5’.

The marina is charging our 44’, MX$396p a day, MX$2728p per week, MX$7040 per month.
These prices are without power or water. To add those would be 15% more.

No possie discount… but at $20 USD per day ….
(note: municipal marina …)

Jessica & Adam

VOLARE

2) GUADALAJARA LAND EXCURSION:

While our alternator and mast stays are being replaced, and we wait on parts from the USA, we rented a car for a week and drove 5 hours from Puerto Vallarta through the gorgeous and very safe mountains to Guadalajara…

Day 1 – we stopped on the way for lunch in Tequila. The meal at Solar des las Animas was set your hair on fire outstanding! The restaurant is on the main square and part of the Solar des las Animas hotel, which is pretty fancy 5-star-ish.  Anyhoo, we made a reservation of a room for later in the week. After lunch, we did a recce around d town in preparation for later in the week when we would take the Tequila Train from Guadalajara back to Tequila, and then another day/overnight visit on the way back to PV.  It’s too hard to taste Tequila for 3 days in a row, so we broke it up and that was just fine… Evening meal was at La Chata and superb.

Day 2 – after checking into the historic Hotel Morales, we took the hop-on-hop off bus around Guadalajara. 
Great decision.  Cocktails and dinner in Tlaquepaque neighborhood at Café Luna was YUM.

Day 3 – drove out an hour to Lake Chapala. Visited the towns of Chapala and Ajijic.  Wonderful – think Lake Tahoe meets the Chilean Lake District. Not too crowded, clean and just nice. Cocktails in the church square was fun. We stumbled into a Mexican funeral where half the people were on horse, plus a marching band, and for every one shovel of dirt onto the casket, there was a shot of tequila poured over the casket. I wanna go like that!!!

Day 4 – took the 90-minute Herradura Tequila Train to the Herradura Hacienda for a full 10-hour day of education, touring the fabrication facility, tastings, a sit-down fabulous meal for 1000 beautiful guests and the best mariachi band I’ve every seen, plus some very talented and sexy dancers.  The train was a party train filled with Mexico’s finest citizens and dressed for a very elegant affair. Sexy.

Day 5 – rented bikes and rode out to Santo Coyote restaurant for a big fat Mexican Brunch that cannot be beat. Hit the MUSEO DE LAS ARTES UNIVERSIDAD and caught a brilliant Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco exhibit.  Had a late-night meal at some taco joint that was overrated. Then we dialed in a Tequila Bar on my TequilaMatch I-phone App. This turned out to be the grooviest bar I’ve been to with a bunch of hipsters, and a cool DJ spinning LPs. We got out of there just barely before the sun came up.

Day 6 – Shopping for boat stuff. Dinner was at El Diablo for thin pizza in the fancy neighborhood of providencia, which we loved.

Day 7 – drove back to Tequila and did a private 3-hour tour and Fortaleza. Just an amazing old factory that still can make some excellent juice. Sunset at the Solar des las Animas hotel Sky Bar overlook the town of Tequila and smelling the tequila cooking in the factory ovens was just unforgettable. Our hotel room was a large gorgeous junior suit for $165 USD and worth every penny.

Day 8 – drove back to PV with nothing to report, but just 8 tasty bottles of Tequila in the trunk😊

Lucky Chucky & Lisa

HO’OKIPA

3) Attached is a grid for offshore medical supplies. If you like it, please post it

BRAND / COMERCIAL NAME	INGREDIENTS	USES AND DOSES	NOTES / WARNIGS
PAIN KILLERS AND RELATED
BROSPINA 0.3 MG VIAL W/6	Buprenorphine (Sinthetic Morpine) injectable	PAIN KILLER. Acute and severe pain like Kindney stone, broken bones, extensive burns. 1 vial intramuscular every 6 or 12 hours	Narcotic, may cause drowsiness. Caution if patient is allergic to Codeine or Morphine
TYLEX CD CAP.  30 capsules	Codeine / Paracetamol (like Tylenol III)	PAIN KILER. Moderate to severe pain. Dose; one e/ 6 or 8 hours	Narcotic, may cause drowsiness. Caution if patient is allergic to Codeine or Morphine
ACTRON 600 MG CAPS	Ibuprofen 600 mg soft-gels	PAIN KILER. Mild to Moderate pain like Headache, Sore throat. Dose; one e/ 6 or 12 hours. Also effective for FEVER and Inflammation.	Non-narcotic pain killer, soft with stomach.
MOTRIN JR JARABE INFANTIL	Ibuprofeno Childrens Liquid form	PAIN KILER. Mild to Moderate pain like Headache, Sore throat. Dose; one e/ 6 or 12 hours. Also effective for FEVER and Inflammation.
NORFLEX PLUS TAB	Orfenadrina – Paracetamol	Pain Killer and MUSCLE RELAXATIVE. Dose 1 tab 3 or 4 tabs a day	Well tolerated. May cause sleepiness
TYLEX 750 MG C/20 TAB.	Paracetamol (Acetaminophen, apap) Extra-strengthened	PAIN KILER. Mild to Moderate pain like Headache, Sore throat. Dose; one e/ 6 or 12 hours. Also effective for FEVER	Best option for people allergic to Aspirine and derivates)
ANXIETY AND SLEEP DISORDER
RIVOTRIL GOTAS	Clonacepam liquid form	ACUTE ANXIETY, Panic Atacks. Dose: 3-8 drops en half-glass of water, 1 to 3 times a day	Works fast. May cause drownisess and sleepiness. May cause adiction
RIVOTRIL COMPRIMIDOS 2 MG	Clonacepam con 30 o 100 por caja	ANXIETY, INSOMNIA. Dose one tab. One-half tablet to one full tablet one or 2 times a day	May cause drownisess and sleepiness. May cause adiction
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ACICLOVIR TAB 400 MG	Acyclovir tablets for adults	Antiviral Medication, usefull for all type of Herpes infections like; Chiken Pox, Shingles, Genitale Herpes and Mono. Dose: One tab. 3 or 4 times a day	It is recommended for 5 to 14 days.
ACICLOVIR CREMA	Acyclovir Topical cream	Antiviral Medication, usefull to treat the skin affection for Herpes Virus Infection like Mouth Cold-Sore and genital lesions. Dose: Apply 3 or 4 times a day direct in the skin lesions
GABIROL CAPSULES. c/14	Rimantadine cap 100 mg	Antiviral Medication for all types of FLU. Dose; one capsule 3 times a day for 5 dias
GABIROL SOL. 120 ML	Rimantadine liquid form 120 ml	Antiviral Medication for all types of FLU. Dose; 5 cc, 3 times a day for 5 dias
GREMILTAL CAPSULES	Oseltamivir 75 mg	Best Anti-Flu medicine. Kills all infuenza and seasonal flu.
AMOBAY CAPSULAS 500 mg	Amoxiciline capsules	Bacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like SINUS, PHARINGITYS and simple SKIN INFECTIOUS skin infections. Dose: one capsule 3 times a day	Peniciline Type. cautiion if allergic
AMOBAY SUSP 250 mg	Amoxiciline liquid form	Bacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like SINUS, MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, PHARYNGITIS and simple SKIN infections. Dose: 5 cc 3 times a day	Peniciline, cautiion if allergic
BACTRIM- F COMPRIMIDOS	Trimetoprim / Sulfametoxazole tablets	Bacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like  MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, PHARYNGITIS and simple SKIN infections and UTI. Dose: One tab 2 times a day	Sulfa Type antibiotic. Good choice for allergic to peniciline but not for those allergic to Sulfa
BACTRIM SUSPENSION	Trimetoprima / Sulfametoxazol liquid	Bacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, PHARYNGITIS and simple SKIN infections and UTI. Dose: 5-10 cc 2 times a day	Sulfa Type antibiotic. Good choice for allergic to peniciline but not for those allergic to Sulfa
AUGMENTIN 12H Jr SUSP 400 MG	Amoxiciline + Clavulanic Acid Children liquid form	MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND BEGINING BROCHITIS, UNRINARY TRACT INFECTIOUS. Doses one every 12 hours for 10 days: (calculate 40 mg of Amoxicillin per kilo, per day divided in 2 doses)	Penicilin type, caution if allergic. Always must be taken with food. Never with stomach empty.
AUGMENTIN 12 H TABLETAS (875/125 MG)	Amoxiciline + Clavulanic Acid Tablets	MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND BEGINING BROCHITIS, UNRINARY TRACT INFECTIOUS. Doses one every 12 hours for 10 days	Penicilin type, caution if allergic. Always must be taken with food. Never with stomach empty.
AZITROMICINA TAB 500 MG	Azitromicine 3 tab 500 mg	MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND BEGINING BROCHITIS, Traveler diarreha. Doses: One every 24 hours for 3 days	Non-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline.
ADEL SUSP 250	Claritromicine liquid 250 mg for Childrens	MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND ACUTE BROCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH, SKIN INFECTIONS Doses: One dose every 12 hours for 5-10 days. (Calculate:15 mg per kilo per day divided in 2)	Non-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline.
ADEL TABLETAS 500 MG	Claritromicina tab. 500 mg co 10	MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND ACUTE BROCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH, SKIN INFECTIONS Doses: One dose every 12 hours for 5-10 days.	Non-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline.
CIPROFLOX CAPS 500 MG w/12 TABS	Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tabs	For infections in URINARY TRACT AND DIGESTIVE TRACT. Dose: 1 every 12 hours	DIARREHA 3-5 DAYS  FOR UTI 10 DAYS TREATMENT
PIRIMIR TAB 100 mh	Phenazopiridine	Antiseptic for the UTI. Controls the burning – semsation. Dose; one tab 3 or 4 times a day
EVOCS III TAB 500 MG w/7 unit	Levofloxacin tabs.	Wide spectrum antibiotic for severe infections like: BRONCHITIS, NEUMONIA, SALMONELLA, INFECTION ON BONES, KIDNEY, UTI, INTESTINE. Dose: one a day for 7 to 14 days	Non-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline. Restricted before 18 year-old.
SOPHIXIN  OFTALMICO   GTS	Ciprofloxacine oftalmic / eye drops	For mild to severe BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS. Dose; 2 drops every 4-6 hours.	Avoid to be used in childrens if possible
INFALIN DUO GTS	Ciprofloxacine otic / ear drops (plus cortisone)	For EXTERNAL EAR CHANEL INFECTION including SWIMERS EAR. Dose; 15 drops 3 times a day
POLIXIN GTS OFT	Polimixin-Bacitracin-Neomicin / eye drops	For mild BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS. Dose; 2 drops every 4-6 hours.	Specialy Usefull in childrens
MAXITROL GTS OFTALMICA	Dexametasona / Fenilefrina / Neomicina	For mild to severe BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS that requires Cortisone as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. Dose; 2 drops every 4-6 hours.	Avoid use in childrens. Never extend the treatmente more than 2 days.
MUPIROCINA  UNG	Mupirocina ointment / topical	Antibiotic for all type of SKIN INFECTIONS. Dose; apply 1 to 3 times a day as needed
GYNO-DAKTARIN – DUAL OV Y CRA 3 DIAS	Miconazol / Clotrimazol (cream y vaginal supositories)	for YEAST INFECTION. Directions; one supository a day for 3 days, cream in for external areas
COLD AND COUGH SYMPTOMATIC HELPS
AMBROXOL SOL.	Ambroxol  Sol 100 ml	Powerfull expectorant for PRODUCTIVE COUGH, like in bronchitis. Dose: 10 cc 3 times a day	Very safe, no side effects
ALIREN CAPSULES	Amantadin, clorpherinamine and paracetamol	Antiviral Decongestant for COLD AND SINUS symptoms. Dose; one tab 2 times a day	May Cause Sleepiness. Caution in Patient with High Blood Pressure and heart conditions.
TESALON CAPSULES	Benzonatato caps	Effective Cough Supresant for DRY COUGH. Dose; one o two capsules 3 times a day
SENSIBIT D NF TAB	Loratadina-paracetamol-fenilefrina	Combination to kill all syntoms of FLU. Dose: 2 tabletas 2 times a day	Safe for patients with high blood pressure
ANTIALERGIC, CORTISONE, ANTIHISTAMINIC
DIPROSONE CRA	Betametason cream	Topical Cortisone for ECZEMA, REACTIVE DERMATITIS. Dosis; apply in the affected areas 2 times a day	Caution in childrens
ELOMET UNG OR LIQUID	Mometasone ointment and lotion	Most Effective topicall Cortisone, with minimal side effects. Ointment is for small areas, lotion for extensive areas or hairy skin. Dose: apply 2 times a day	Safe in children
TRIDERM CREMA	Betametason-Clotrimazol-Gentamicin	Topical combination of Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antifungal cream. For INFECTED DERMATITIS, BURNS (1st and 2nd DEGREE). Dosis; Apply 2 or 3 time a day
CETIRIZINA TAB. 10 MG	Cetirizine tablets	Oral Anti-histaminic for ALL TYPE OF ALLERGIES. Dose: One a day by mouth	Do not cause sleepiness. Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure
BENADRYL JBE	Difenhidramine Jbe. 120 ml	Oral Anti-histaminic for ALL TYPE OF ALLERGIES, also as a SLEEP AID and COUGH SUPRESANT. Dose: One a tablet 3 times a day by mouth	May Cause Sleepiness. Caution in Patient with High Blood Pressure and heart conditions, Do not use in children under 2 years-old.
BENADRYL TAB	Difenhidramine tab 25 mg	Oral Anti-histaminic for ALL TYPE OF ALLERGIES, also as a SLEEP AID and COUGH SUPRESANT. Dose: One a tablet 3 times a day by mouth	May Cause Sleepiness. Caution in Patient with High Blood Pressure and heart conditions, Do not use in children under 2 years-old.
PREDNISONE 5 MG TAB	Prednisone tab	Oral Steroid for SEVERE ALLERGIES. Dose: 4 tabs a day and reduce 50% of dose every 3 days. Never extend the use of this for more than 25 days
STOMACH, AND DIGESTION ISSUES
BUSCAPINA DUO TAB,	Butilhioscine / Paracetamol	Abdominal Cramps reliever, usefull in DIARREHA, MENSTRUAL CRAMPING. Dose: one 3 times a day FOR 3-5 DAYS MAX
PLASIL ENZIMATICO TAB	Methoclopramide, Dimeticona/Pancreatina/Bilis de buey/Aspergilus Niger grageas	Digestive enzymes for BAD DIGESTION syndrome. Dose: one o two before every meal
FLEET ENEMA RECTAL ADULTO	Fosfato de Sodio Enema	In case of severe CONSTIPATION. Dose: Intoduce the fluid by the rectum. Repeat in necessary case
NOPAL & LINAZA POWDER	Nopal Fiber and broken flat seed	Natural Laxative with fiber to prevent and treat CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. Dose; one or 2 spoons at bed time every day
SENOSIAIN SUPOSITORIOS ADULTO C/5	Glicerine	Glicerine Supositories in case of constipation. Dose; apply by rectum as need it. No medicated
IMODIUM GRA	Loperamida	To reduce bowel movements like in DIARREHA. Dose: one tab 3 or 4 times a day	Do not use if  diarreha contens blood or there are fever.
RIOPAN GEL FCO	Magaldrato / Dimeticona	Effective Antiacid in case of ACIDITY AND ACID REFLUX. Dose; 1-2 tablespoons
OMEPRAZOL CAPS 20	Omeprazol cap 20 mg	To reduce acidity production in case of GASTRITIS OR STOMACH ULCERS. Dose; one capsules 2 times a day for 2 weeks
BONADOXINA GTS	Meclizina tab. 25 mg	For NAUSEA, VERTIGO AND VOMITING. Dose; one tab 3 times a day
BONADOXINA TAB	Meclizina / Piridoxina	For NAUSEA, VERTIGO AND VOMITING in children. Dose; 10-20 drops 3 times a day
WOUND CARE SUPPLIES
MICRODACYN 60 SPRAY	Hiperoxidant  Antiseptic	Kills all type of bacteria in skin and any surface. Apply gently gets skin sterile for procedures, prevent wound get infected. Does not requires rinse it and can be used to rinse other antiseptics.	Perfect for people with allergy to iodine.
YODOPOVIDONA SOL.	Iodine in soap formulation	To clean deeply severe wounds, Kills all type of bacteria.	Needs to be rinsed. Do not use in allergy to Iodine
STERI-STRIP	Strips for wound closure	Apply over clean and dry skin.
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION	Sterile water 500 ml	To clean and rinse wounds	Once the bottle is open must be used within one week. Sterile condition gone when is opened
AGUA OXIGENADA 500 ML	Hydrogen Peroxyde	To irrigate wounds
STERILE GAUZE 10 X 10		To clean wounds and make wound dressing
TRANSPORE TAPE	Plastic porous tape	Multiple uses
MICROPORE TAPE	Paper porous tape	Mutiple uses
ELASTIC BANDAGES	Cotton Elastic Bansages in several sizes	Multiple uses	They are abvailabe in size (width): 5 cm, 7.5, 10 cm, 15 cm.
WHITE VINAGER  LT	Acetic Acid	Use it as an organic solvet to treat JellyFish bites	Use it diluted in 5 parts of plain water
ALCOHOL GEL	Ethanol on gel	Use it as an organic solvet to treat JellyFish bites	Use it direct of affected area.
HOJAS DE BISTURI	Esterile Surgical Blade	Multiple uses	VERY SHARP
GUANTES ESTERILES LATEX	Esterril Latex Gloves	Multiple uses	they come in 3 sizes: small, medium and big
ARGENTAFIL	Silver Sulfatiazine (Silvadene)	Antiseptic for wounds, burns, instruments and surfaces	It is available is spray and cream.
XYLOCAINA SPRAY OR PISACAINA SPRAY	Lidocaine	Local Anesthetic for mucoses (mouth, nose, ear, vagina, anus)
PISACAINA 2% VIALS 10 cc	Lidocaine	Injectable local anesthetic
PONTI OFTENO SOL. GOTAS OFTALMICO	Tetracaine	Local anesthetic for eye

Lucky Chucky & Lisa

HO’OKIPA

4) Panama Posse Gathering @ Marina Chiapas

Riley, Sharon & Crew | Matt & Britt  | Bob and Margie

Azaya, Malolo & Blessed Life

5) Punta Mala, Panama
Punta Mala is well named. Beware
14 hours of crap head seas to make Vista Mar into the teeth of the wind. It rarely relents.
Many waves over our 10’ deck. One green over the Flying bridge. 80’ Hatteras.
We still were able to make 6 knots. Not fun.
Angelique is now at Flamenco. 5 power outages so far. $2.50 a foot a day.

Dan & Angela

ANGELIQUE

6) Tehuantepec Crossing

SV Blessed Life in Marina Chiapas! A very good crossing.

Bob and Margie

BLESSED LIFE

7) PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Surf at Tenacatita, MX



Chris

SEAGLUB

8) Panama Posse Gathering in La Cruz, MX




Keenan & Nicole, Garrett & Audrey, Lisa & Lucky, Sarah & Bob, Suzanne

MAISON DE SANTE, THISLDU, HO’OKIPA, RHAPSODY, Carinthia

9) Bahía del Sol, El Slavador

Sunrise this morning   from Neshuma in Bahía del Sol.
Hanging with fellow Posse members Gargole and Wave Dancer. Beautiful stopCarl & Cynthia

NESHUMA

10) Bahia Cabeza Negra, Mexico

Heading South and anchored in Bahia Cabeza Negra last night, 49 NM South of Manzanillo.
Set main + stern anchors and had a smooth and calm night.  After we set both anchors, a small fishing boat came up to us from shore,
welcomed us and asked if we needed anything.
He spoke excellent English and he said to call on VHF channel 10 or 12 if we needed anything.

Our anchorage @ Cabeza Negra = 18°36’N 103°42’W

Phillip Jay & KelleyJO

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SV Carinthia

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