- Announcing End of Panama Posse 2019-2020 Season
- Highest Wind recorded
- Pictures of the Week
- Insuring with Novamar
- Nicaragua exit via Humanitarian Flight
- El Niño or La Niña – Climatology – OpenCPN – Predict Wind
- Country Updates
- Vessel Locations
- Calling on all West Coast Yacht Clubs
- Sign up for the next season
- Panama Posse Swag & T-Shirts of this adventure
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1) Announcing End of Panama Posse 2019-2020 Season
This is your second to last fleet update of the season !
The final celebration Saturday May 30, 2020 at 23:00 UTC via LINE
Everyone get’s the mic and we’ll tell our sea-tales
– have a few cocktails and relax and share
– we can even try turning on video if bandwidth permits it !
Among other things we announce the following awards
– please join and give us your words of wisdom
🥥 Picture of the Year
🥥 Biggest Fish caught
🥥 Highest Wind recorded
🥥 Biggest Mishap
🥥 Most un-welcomed visitor onboard
🥥 Speedy Gonzales award
🥥 Panama Posse YODA OF THE YEAR
2) Highest wind on record
This entry from Costa Rica shows 49 knots
Highest wind recorded. It was actually 52. Playa Del Cocos. Costa Rica
Bob and Margie
BLESSED LIFE
3) Pictures of the Week
Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
‘Wolfhound’, observing ‘social distancing’ … Anchored off Jimenez, Costa Rica
Steven, Louise & Sam
WOLFHOUND
Marina Pez Vela, Cost Rica
Bob and Margie
BLESSED LIFE
Barra de Navidad Lagoon, Mexico
Steve & Chelsea
JEAN ANNE
4) NOVAMAR INSURANCE
We are safe and sound in Santa Barbara after flying home from Barra one week ago.
Wanted to let you know that Novamar has stepped up and helped me with the option to leave our vessel in Barra di Navidad over the summer.
We dropped the hull value to reduce their risk and I am self insuring that portion not covered. The navigation area and the premium were a good
compromise to get Sea Larks covered for the next sailing season. I still may choose to go to California for the summer, but now have the option.
Not sure they would have allowed for this without the connection to Panama Posse and their being quite a few others in similar situations.
Morgan Wells, Broker for Novamar, was also helpful in getting this resolved in a timely manner.
Please forward to share my gratitude.
Cheers,
Jeffrey & Paula
Jeffrey & Paula
SEA LARKS
5) Nicaragua exit via Humanitarian Flight
“… it was a hell of an adventure …”
Thisldu is through customs waiting on our flight! Flight was approved at 4pm yesterday and tickets were on sale shortly after. The embassy called us before sending out the email, but the flight is not limited to Americans and is completely full (300+ seats).
Flight scheduled for 10am.
Arrived at 7am behind ~75 people already waiting in line. Airport opened doors at 730. They moved the line of 300 people twice. 95% of people wearing masks. 915 they check in the first person. Computers are down and so are printers. Every ticket and luggage tag is hand written. Most payed for a seat assignment but all tickets say “open seating”. 12 now and we are through immigration waiting to board.
A total cluster *#%}@ but Ill sit on the toilet at this point.
To read Audrey’s blog entry visit
https://www.thisldu.com/home/homecoming
Garrett & Audrey
THISLDU
6) El Niño or La Niña
U.S. forecaster sees 65% chance for no El Nino, no La Nina during summer months
https://reut.rs/2WYIsb9
In general, warm El Niño events are characterized by more tropical storms and hurricanes in the eastern Pacific and a decrease in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. … The increased wind shear helps to prevent tropical disturbances from developing into hurricanes.
During La Niña, westerly winds high in the atmosphere weaken. This results in an expanded area of low vertical wind shear, allowing more Atlantic hurricanes to develop during La Niña events. La Niña increases the number of hurricanes that develop and allows stronger hurricanes to form.
In opencpn install the Climatology plugin and you too can become a hurricane pathweather analyst
Or better yet – for professional weather – via our Panama Posse Sponsors
predictwind.com for a full offshore solution
7) Country Updates C19 Extraordinar Line Call
As of today here is where each country stands
MEXICO 65,856 7,179 ✝
– border closings between USA and Mexico but commercial entry permitted – outbound and inbound vessels still possible – certain ports are closed or locking down
https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/
On April 21, the Mexican government announced the start of Phase 3 of the pandemic, meaning widespread community transmission, thousands of cases of infection, and increased numbers of patients requiring hospitalization.
Schools are closed until May 30 in most municipalities.
Non-essential activities have been suspended. Essential activities include medical services and supplies, public safety, fundamental economic functions, government social programs, and critical infrastructure.
Meetings of 100 participants or greater have been suspended.
Individuals should practice good hygiene such as frequent hand washing and social distancing.
Those not involved in essential activities should self-isolate at home.
People over age 60 or with high risk medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, compromised immune system, pregnant, or post-partum should self-isolate at home.
States and municipalities may implement additional closings and restrictions on public gatherings, transportation, business operations, and government operations.
GUATEMALA 3,054 55✝
– full lock down – no entry permitted – Curfew extended to june 5th
Guatemala’s Congress has voted to extend the current state of calamity until June 5 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A
The Guatemalan government declared a “state of calamity” on March 5 and then extended the expiration of this declaration to June 5. Declaring a “state of calamity” allows the Guatemalan government to take exceptional measures to protect national security (similar to a “state of emergency” in the United States). Under a state of calamity, the Guatemalan government can authorize specific actions, such as
EL SALVADOR 1,915 35✝
full lock down – no entry permitted
El Salvadorian government extends COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until June 6
HONDURAS 3,743 174✝
Honduras – full lock down – no entry permitted
National Curfew Extended Until May 24
The Government of Honduras has extended the national curfew until Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 p.m. Under the latest order, circulation for shopping and essential activities is permitted on certain days based on national identity number.
The National Police announced banks, supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware stores, fruit and vegetable stands, and gas stations will be open Monday through Friday until 5:00 p.m. Shopping will be allowed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens.
NICARAGUA 279 17✝
Nicaragua – closed
Nicaragua likely to maintain restrictions on international passenger flights and cross-border cargo transport through
09 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT.
The border with Costa Rica has also been closed for cargo transport since May 18. Hundreds of cargo trucks are stranded in Penas Blancas on the Nicaraguan side of the border.
Event: Several airlines have extended their suspension of regular service between Nicaragua and the United States. The following dates for resumption of service are current as of April 28, 2020 but could change:
* Aeromexico service suspended until June 01, 2020
* United Airlines service suspended until June 04, 2020
* Avianca Airlines service suspended until June 04, 2020
* Delta Airlines service suspended until June 13, 2020
* American Airlines service suspended until June 04, 2020
* Copa Airlines service suspended until June 01, 2020
* Spirit Airlines service suspended until July 05, 2020
COSTA RICA 930 10✝
The travel ban has been extended and the lockdown will last until at least June 15.
Costa Rica has announced that it will close its borders (land, air, and sea) to all foreign travelers entering between March 18 and June 15 (at midnight on both dates).
Visas are automatically extended to mid August
PANAMA 10,577 299✝
On May 15, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days until June 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place.
May 18, exercises such as bicycling, running, and skating will now be permissible activities if done within one kilometer of your home, with a mask, and inside your two-hour window. Sundays will remain a day of total quarantine.
no entry permitted 14 day quarantine has been obtained by some in internal movements – curfew w 1 hour movement x day for mots with 30 minutes based on ID number and day – no alcohol sales –
restrictions – we do not – in Panama city have been breaking curfew – in particle – the area – show every single infected person – 20 km – from this location – feel rather safe here – stay on lock down – how – rhapsody – opening up as many curves violations –
The Embassy arranged for a commercially-operated humanitarian flight on May 8 for any U.S. citizen or other qualified traveler able to enter the United States who had expressed wishes to depart Panama. That flight is now full.
The Embassy is continuing its efforts to identify future flights. However, there are no other planned flights at this time. We encourage you to be prepared to remain in Panama for the next 30-60 days, or perhaps more.
For now, please closely monitor Spirit’s website (www.Spirit.com) for any openings due to cancelations on the May 8 flight from Panama City, Panama (PTY) to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA (FLL).
8) Vessel Locations and plans from the Saturday 24th Extraordinary 12th Line call
| NAME | LOCATION | STAY IN PLACE | |
| 1 | BAJA FOG | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| John & Monique | |||
| 2 | ANGELIQUE OF VANCOUVER | Vessel is in Mazatlan | |
| Mike & Jacquie | |||
| 3 | TALIESIN ROSE | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Victoria & Rowan | |||
| 4 | THISLDU | Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua | |
| Garrett & Audrey | |||
| 5 | LUNA | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Bob & Kris | |||
| 9 | CARINTHIA | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Dietmar & Suzanne | |||
| 10 | SEAGLUB | Marina San Jose de Cabo – pretty full | |
| Chris | |||
| 12 | JEAN ANNE | 5 boars in tenecatita – firefly | |
| Steve & Chelsea | |||
| 13 | SINGULARITY | Vista Mar, Panama | |
| Robert & Carol | |||
| 19 © | KNOT RIGHT | Vista Mar Marina, Panama – 2 healthstops on the way to the airport – had to stay outside – once inside – had to use sanitizer – heat check camera – | I’m flying repatriation flight – heading to virginia – june 22 airport is closed |
| Walt & Jeariene | |||
| 20 © | COMPROMISE | no much new s- we are new chiapas – | |
| Ronald & Karen | |||
| 22 | DUE WEST | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Kirk & Heidi | |||
| 23 | TOP CIDER | Chiapas, MX | |
| Chuck & Sharon | |||
| 24 | RAIREVA | on dry land in arizona in mazatlan on the hard | |
| Marek | |||
| 25 | HALF MOON | Nicaragua | |
| Brain & Elizabeth | |||
| 26 | MADELEINE | Vessel in El Salvador | |
| Huibert & Maaike | |||
| 27 | ANGELIQUE | telemar near cape canavral – anchor | |
| Dan & Angela | |||
| 28 | JO | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Phillip Jay & Kelley | |||
| 29 | DELTA SWIZZLER | Barra de Navidad, MX | insurance – agent with jackline is a resident in boca del toro, |
| Mark & Cindy | |||
| 30 | FIREFLY | Tenecatita, MX | |
| Brenda & Ted | |||
| 34 | ONE LIFE | Barra | |
| Doug & Mary | |||
| 37 | WISHLIST | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Chris | |||
| 40 | AVANT | Shelter Bay, Panama – post updated humanitarian flights – air canada – started to re-announce flights but – not this | canada is nice – meet with friends – all is well – slowly returning back to normal |
| Rob & Debra | |||
| 48 © | DENOVO | Puerto Penasca – I am in Canada ? | |
| Andre, Naomi & crew | |||
| 51 | GREEN FLASH | boat is in vista mar – we are in california – hoping to get to panama in june – ultimatly to get to shelter bay | |
| Bob & Joan | |||
| 52 | BONZAI | South beach miami – restrictions arebeing lifted on Monday | tracking 7 vessels that are leaving honduras on route to the keys – anchored behind the tropical storm – – |
| Don | |||
| 54 | STAND DOWN | Vista Mar, Panama | |
| Richard & Nancy | |||
| 55 | SONAMARA | bocas del toro – all is well – easing of restrictions | issue without local flights – need to take a car 12 hour drive – copa airlines on july 3rd – local airport |
| Louis & Patrice | |||
| 56 | NAMAHANA | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Curtis & Jill | |||
| 58 | KATHLEEN | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Robert & Karen | |||
| 59 | RAVEN | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Neil, Tammy, & Jan | |||
| 60 | BLUE OASIS | Blue Oasis – St Petersburg Fl on the hard- waiting next cruising season | |
| Barry & Kathy | |||
| 62 | SHEARWATER | Belize | |
| Pati & Eric | |||
| 63 | SECOND WIND | Puesta del Sol NIC | ;eave boat there and head to us jun 8 |
| Laurin | |||
| 64 | SECRET WATER | En Route to Puerto Penasco | |
| Annie & Chris & Crew | |||
| 65 | WOODWIND 1 | paradise village – all is well – 2 sets of rules – beaches are closed – able to walk around with masks – | |
| Brian & Tracy | |||
| 67 | CHIMERA | Costa Rica | |
| Dennis & Margaret | |||
| 69 | ALIZANN | approaching the yucatan channel – their plan is to go to deltaville virgina – put boat hard | |
| Martin & Suzanne | |||
| 70 | FLOATING STONES | Currenty in brunswick georgia – made a decision – hoping to get cruising again – midst of boat cleaning | |
| Bryan & Cheryl | |||
| 74 | MAISON DE SANTE | we are barra all well indefinatly – all is well nicole and I | |
| Keenan & Nicole | |||
| 75 | BELLA SIRENA | Puerto Vallarta Marina Vallarta | |
| Bryon | |||
| 80 | DAD’S DREAM | Vessel for Sale in Panama | |
| Rick & Brenda | |||
| 81 | AY CARAMBA ! | On the Hard in the US | |
| Juan & Michelle | |||
| 82 | BULA | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Kenny & Cari | |||
| 85 | FOLLOW YOU FOLLOW ME | San Diego | |
| Allan & Rina | |||
| 86 | CONTEXT | san diego – vessels is panama | |
| John | |||
| 88 © | SEA LARKS | Banana Bay Marina, CR | |
| Jeffrey & Paula | |||
| 92 | BAIT ‘N SWITCH III | still in la – vessel is in Marina Papagayo – slice of good news – start to do the 2 year importation and a guy got the tip extended with a power – thank | |
| John & Laurie | |||
| 94 © | MARIAH | En Route to Key West | |
| Trish & John | |||
| 95 | WAVE DANCER | everything the same in florida in isolation – boat is well preserved in golfity | |
| Vladimir & Galinda | |||
| 96 | MALOLO | Perula , mx – underway – left chamela – headigng north – to banderas bay – 5 botas anchored | |
| Matt & Britt | |||
| 99 | HO’OKIPA | Barra de Navidad, MX | next foreseabel future |
| Lisa & Lucky | |||
| 100 | VOLARE | Tenecatita, MX | |
| Jessica & Adam | |||
| 109 | JOY | barra de navida, mx – | |
| Jeff & Roxanne | |||
| 110 | KARVI | barra de navida, mx – | |
| Dan & Nancy | |||
| 117 | PILIALOHA | we are in hawaii – lockdown has been extended to june 30th in hawaii – lowest cases of c19 in the country – 300 all arrivals must quarntine for 14 days – | few cases vessel is in chahue |
| Rick & Maria | |||
| 121 | ANKYRIOS | Barra de Navidad | |
| Dennis, Brandy & Crew | |||
| 124 © | INDEPENDENCE | in jupiter florida – after leaving roatan – is opening to all people on the island – made it to a restaurant – heading back to Bay | |
| Larry & Jamie | |||
| 125 | LILY ROWAN | Marina Chahue | |
| Jim & Zyanya | |||
| 129 © | NESHUMA | on the hard at mazatlan marina | |
| Carl & Cynthia | |||
| 131 | MAR Y SOL | Marina Vallarta, MX | |
| Bob & Marisol | |||
| 138 | BLESSED LIFE | Marina Pez Vela, Costa Rica – in quepos Costa Rica – immigration has extended the visas to august 18th stay witj boat in quepos farmers market – open things | |
| Bob and Margie | |||
| 146 | ROSA-LEE | texas | vessel is in el salvador leave october |
| Gary | |||
| 147 | GRASSHOPPER | chiappas – pool to be finished | |
| Jeffrey & Cheri | |||
| 148 © | ELEVEN 11 | Barra de Navidad, MX | |
| Tim, Kim & | |||
| 161 © | SPREZZATURA | buddy boating in Bocas – very nice – planning to leave on june 3rd flight to houston and heading to shelter bay | |
| Eric | |||
| 171 | GenM | still in la paz – working away on the boat – in the heat – swapping vessel to cooling | stay at home to june 15th orders in la paz |
| Marvin and Laurie | |||
| 173 © | BISOU | bocas del toro – been out for 10 days – government is talking about easing things up – take away only – hardware stores – opening in 14 days blovks | |
| Robin and Tad | |||
| 176 | REEF DANCER | barra de navidad – trying to dive – too much swell – all well | |
| Jerry & Debra | |||
| 179 | Seamantha | locked down in Colombia 3 or 4 weeklt flights to ft luderdale – humantarian flights | staying in carthagena |
9) Calling on all West Coast Yacht Clubs
If you are a member or have good relations with any West Coast Yacht Club please let us know we’d love to create a bigger liaison
with the Panama Posse and work on a graduation plan to get your Yacht Clubs Vessel to participate and plan for future Panama Posse Rally’s.
10) Sign up for the next season 20-21 of the Panama Posse
– simply reply with “sign me up again”
Registration fees will stay at $100 for those who “re-posse” before July 31st, 2020
It all starts Dec 3rd 2020 at Barra de Navidad, MX
54 vessels are already signed up and for our kick of week schedule visit
11) Panama Posse Swag !
Is your vessels name on the back of the 2019-2020 T Shirt ?
We will open our T-shirt hats and Visor Swag upon completion of this season in June
– please confirm that your vessels name is on this list above
T Shirts, V-Shirts, Visors, Caps etc will be priced ~ 20 $ plus S/H
Stay tuned for our pre-order payment and full fillment process via squareup.
– basically we’ll need your sizes quantities and ship to address
12) Please reply to this email with
– your updates
– contenders for picture of the week – links to your favorite SONGS
– relevant blog posts – and of course your valuable suggestions
and we’ll include it in the next FLEET UPDATE – Keep em ‘coming
The Panama Posse philosophy is to pass on nautical knowledge via the gestalt theory…
Dietmar & Suzanne
SV Carinthia
SV Carinthia
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