20·21 PANAMA POSSE
FLEET UPDATE 2021-01-30

 
We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds. – Aristotle Onassis

The inevitable south bound migration – here is an impromptu gathering at Marina Chiapas with 10 Panama Posse vessels on the docks

Congrats to all for a safe passage across the Tehuantepec

BURGEE SIGHTINGS 

Welcome to the Panama Posse SY SUR 

Greetings Panama Posse Voyagers 

We’re a few months into this 20-21 season and while it’s been wonderful and inspiring to follow your adventures we would love to gather more video stories so we can share them at the end of the season in a longer, compilation video.

We invite, encourage and politely request that you share more of your journey via video.

The great news is  you are carrying a professional video camera right in your pocket,
yup your cellphone!

All we are asking is that you take a moment and record a quick video journal that includes:

• Your name & vessel name
• Where you currently are & which route you have been on
• Where your are heading this season ?

What to share:

•     Stories of places you visited
•     Adventures you have had or Misadventures you had to overcome
•     Did something break that you had to fix
•     Have you met anyone unforgettable
•     Tasted any incredible food or beverage

Please turn your camera/phone horizontal when you make the video and perhaps someone can film you vs a selfie…

Please send any additional photos of videos that compliment the stories you share and remember to make a mark.

When you are ready to upload email us at news@panamamposse.com and we’ll send you an upload link.

Mr. Fix is Panama Posse’s documentary, video producer

With over 21 years experience in all facets of producing live events, video, film including sports, concerts, entertainment, fashion, corporate, political and non-profit functions.

FOCUS ON WEATHER 

Maritime Climatology

Pilot Charts

depict averages in prevailing winds and currents, air and sea temperatures, wave heights,  visibility, barometric pressure, and weather conditions at different times of the year and is divided into 12 months

The information used to compile these averages was obtained from oceanographic and meteorologic observations over many decades during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

The charts are intended to aid the mariner in selecting the fastest and safest ocean and coastal routes with regards to the expected weather and ocean conditions.

Pilot Charts are focused on cruising conditions, there is a diagram for every month of the year for each section. They are on the Panama Posse site under each country example https://panamaposse.com/colombia

Every one of these maritime areas have a graph for every month. You can in this way utilize the graph to find out about the breezes and flows in every month.  Example Prevailing weather in  Colombia in January

NEED CREW ? WANT TO CREW ? CREW LOGISTICS …

PANAMA POSSE <-> CREW 

1) Please note that you are responsible for your CREW

2) You are also responsible for REPATRIATION and CLEARING FEES

3) We strongly consider a “flight home” deposit – typical last minute tickets are $$$$

4) Each CREW will have answered our initial questions but we do not know if these responses are truthful.

5) If anything goes wrong onboard, the buck stops with you. As captain, you are responsible for the total operation of the yacht including safety of crew, yacht and environment.

6) You are responsible for the conduct of the crew as well. And, of course, you are the navigator.

If you would like to receive CREW resumes please notify the Panama Posse via email and we will forward you CREW seeking vessel information >>

YOUR  CREW LOGISTICS MAP 
WITH AIRPORTS – CODES AND MARINAS ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE TO MAKE CREW LOGISTICS EASIER >>

“DOMINO”  hauled in this beautiful specimen –
wonder how many fish you have to eat to get this big ?

PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Ho’Okipa’s view from Marina Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua with view of the Volcano San Cristóbal Casita – only 20 miles away

PICTURE OF THE WEEK 

Gargoyle’s final COVID test in the Cayman Islands after 14 days quarantine BRAVO !

Sassafrass on the Dock in Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua

Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortés in ALTATA, MX
Sponsors the Panama Posse 

Altata Navolato, Sinaloa

+52 (672) 854 7371

comercialmcortes@gmail.com

North from Mazatlan and only 45 minutes from Culiacán, Sinaloa´s Capital, you can find a heavenly landscape with dunes and beautiful beaches bathed by Mar de Cortés called Bahía de Altata.

PANAMA POSSE VESSEL “SY LUNA” FOR SALE 

We’ve decided to put LUNA, our 1989 Taswell 43 on the market. We are currently cruising out of Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico and are still enjoying the lifestyle, but considering a move to land. A separate post has the extensive equipment list. She has been well maintained and loved currently in Mexico Pacific Coast. Would like $189K US.

For more pictures and details follow this link  >>> 

Contact Bob & Kris    rrrigging.br@gmail.com      kris.bobr@gmail.com

UPDATE:  ROATAN BAY OF ISLAND HONDURAS 

We just received this news from the owner of Fantasy Island Resort & Marina:

Port of Roatan Entry Protocols (Bay Islands, Honduras)

Step # 1

Vessel Information:

• Vessel Documentation

• Tentative arrival date – Estimated stay in Port

• Confirmation on assigned Marina or Anchorage Area.

All Information is required at least 7 days before your vessel arrival date.

Step # 2 

Health Information:

Negative PCR test results must be sent 72hrs prior to arrival, if the sea passage exceeds 72hrs report must be sent on your last day in Port.

Immigration Information:

Pre checking procedures are required, Immigration Agent will comply once the crew/guest passport information has been made available.

Information required at least 3 days prior arrival.

Step # 3

PRE ARRIVAL Documents – All are required in PDF Files Format – 72Hrs prior to arrival.

• General Declaration

• Cargo Declaration

• Ship Stores

• Crew Effects

• Crew List

• Passenger list

• Dangerous Cargo (Bunker information)

• NOA – Notice of Arrival

• NIL List

• Health Declaration

• MANI – Manifest

• POC (Last 10 ports arrival)

• Last Port Clearance (Once available)

Agent will help full out these documents if necessary.

Step # 4

Official Port Call notification in the Port Authorities platform – Request of navigation permit (sailing within territorial waters) which will be in accordance to the period of time approved by the immigration officer.

HERTZ RENTAL CAR DEAL ADDED  IN HUATULCO,  MX

to reserve your car contact gdegyves@avasa.com.mx 
for details visit  https://panamaposse.com/hertz

Marina Santa Marta Colombia 
Sponsors the Panama Posse
 

 PANAMA POSSE  “PODS”  

PANAMA POSSE pods based on your cruising plans
 
💰 🍹🌿 ☠️ 🥥☸️ 🦜🌊 🏝️

Based on seasonal gathering spots here are the “sub pods” with line calls after the
main calls starting Mondays in November to save everyone’s time
(great suggestion Eric Sprezzatura)

REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS MONDAYS @15:30 UTC for CARIBBEAN  16:00 UTC for PACIFIC

UPDATES ON QUARANTINE BY COUNTRY >>
 

QUARANTINE UPDATES  
 Keep checking this section for most recent updates  ...more >>>

NOT PART OF THE 20·21 POSSE ?  SIGN UP NOW

178 VESSELS HAVE SIGNED UP  ALREADY >>

See the faces of the 20·20 Panama Posse, SEE WHO IS ON THE ROSTER >>>

PANAMA POSSE PARTICIPANT WEBSITES 

SY KYRIE

Here is the link to Past and Present Participant Websites and Blogs. 
Great experience here …more >>>
 

IT WOULD NOT BE A RALLY WITHOUT A CONTEST 

by the end of May 2021 we will announce the winners in these highly competitive fields

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

HIGHEST WIND RECORDED

BIGGEST MISHAP aka THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD

MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD

SPEEDY GONZALEZ AWARD

PANAMA POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR

PICTURE OF THE YEAR

GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR

PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

🇺🇸 California Yacht Marina, San Diego, Chula Vista – USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina de la Paz – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico Marina

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Barra de Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol, El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina, Florida, USA

SERVICE PROVIDERS

• ULLMAN SAILS SAN DIEGO
• PREDICT WIND
• SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
• CABRALES BOATYARD
• ONESAILS MEXICO
• NAUTICED.ORG
• HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
• HERTZ RENTAL CARS TAPACHULA & HUATULCO MEXICOOFFICIAL PANAMA CANAL AGENT 

    Centenario & Co.S.A. Eric Galvez – Panama

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

PLEASE SEND US YOUR UPDATES AND WE’LL INCLUDE YOUR STORIES IN NEXT WEEKS FLEET UPDATE via email to news@panamaposse.com

SY WISHLIST Welcome to the Panama Posse

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

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