The adventure begins with the end of the hurricane season. Vessels who have been docked, cleated, hauled out and waiting, now will finally start making their way towards new shores and our seasonal discovery resumes. This is our freedom and the celebration of life beckons once again.
SY SEA BELLA / Scott & Kathy heading south burgee in hand
Panama
Posse Season 5 starts – we are off to discover 5,500 nm of wonder. East
coast weather window brings on the annual migration of vessels heading
south from the Chesapeake
The sail down the Baja Peninsula on your own schedule – details of several anchorages below
Attached
is a photo entry for the photo of the week, (My wife snorkeling in the
Perlas Islands this past week but there is a back-story to the Photo:
I made the mistake of chartering a boat in the Virgin Islands about 10
years ago, which forever raised my wife’s standards of what she
considers “snorkel worthy”. She has only been in the water a few times
since the Sea of Cortez and I FINALLY got her back in the water this
year at the northern Perlas Islands, Panama!
Bob & Joan
Green Flash
3) THE BAJA PENINSULA – 750 NM WITH DAY HOPS AND PLENTY OF ANCHORAGES
Start at Marina Coral in Ensenada and do your Mexico check ins 31° 51.7323 N -116° 39.6755 W
Once you have made it out of Ensenada without dropping to much cash at Hussong’s Cantina
For a more protective bay especially for those who wish to bash back up here is Bahia San Quintin
– the west side 30° 22.5924 N -115° 59.0887 W is more
shallow and the main bay has depth to suit all drafts – do give
the entrance a wide berth as there is shoaling south of the little
peninsula
The west side 30° 22.5924 N -115° 59.0887 W is more shallow and the
main bay has depth to suit all drafts – do give the entrance a
wide berth as there is shoaling south of the little peninsula –
this is about 110 nm south of Ensenada.
The next anchorage is a staple along the route FONDADERO SAN CARLOS Especially for those on a northbound track @ 29° 37.3596 N 115° 28.565 W This anchorage is 68 nm South of Sna Quintin – expect some kelp patches and shoaling on the northern bight https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/fondadero-san-carlos
Expect to hear sea-lions on shore – this is often a waiting spot for yachts
heading north on the baja bash as they time their departures for an
early morning jump with low winds – the seas and winds will pipe up in
the afternoons – it’s a high energy crossing especially in the
afternoons
The east coast of Isla Cedros has several anchorages; the northern
anchorage is a roadstead exposed to weather from both north and south.
Bypassing a few anchorages on the East and South of Isla Cedros ~ 50 nm south is Turtle Bay / Bahia Tortugas
27° 41.2544 N -114° 53.2545 W – a large bay with anchorage
and an enterprising dusty village where you can procure fuel albeit with
significant mark ups – the dock is left from an abandoned cannery and
the fuel station is up a hill in the center near the cellphone
tower
The locals will try to sell you fuel from pangas or via the fuel dock –
watch these transactions and confirm quality of the fuel, volume and
pricing before accepting any transactions – the Baja Fuel Filter was
invented here for a reason so may as well use it ! You are at the
half way point towards Cabo San Lucas https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/bahia-tortugas
The bay at Asuncion is home to the local fishing fleet and harvesting
shellfish is one of the main sources of income for the community. The
water is incredibly clear and no discharge is allowed to be dumped into
bay in order to preserve the high quality of the abalone.
A prime spot along this coast is San Juanico / Scorpion Bay @ 26° 14.7986 N 112° 28.333 W about nm SE from Bahia Ballenas – with friendly locals and expats In the mid-seventies surfers noticed the amazing waves peeling off Punta
Pequeña as the swell wraps around into Bahia San JuanicoI. The village
is host to a couple of abarrotes and restaurants and beach palapas.
Another 85 nm to Bahia Santa Maria
a major stop and wide bay with fisheries and cell signal 24°
46.133 N 112° 15.441 W
https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/bahia-santa-maria
Bahia Santa Maria
is a large crescent shaped bay which lies just south of Cabo San
Lazaro. It is defined to the north and south by rocky islands and
bounded to the east by a narrow strip of sand ridges which separates it
from the huge lagoon of Bahia Magdalena behind.
There is no permanent settlement in Bahia Santa Maria but a dinghy ride up
into river channels at the north end of the bay reveals a cluster of
fishing shacks with brightly colored pangas tied up along the bank.
From November to May itinerant fishermen stay in the bay to fish
for tuna, jacks and dorado.
The final jump an overnight sail to Cabo San Lucas
~ 185 nm with no real stops along the way – as soon as you round the
cabe the warmer tropical air will welcomr you to Cabo San Lucas – best
not to arrive Weekendsbetween 6 and 9 AM as scores of fishing vessels
are leaving Cabo and will produce eneourous wakes and traffic. Anchor at
22° 53.304 N 109° 53.844 W https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/cabo-san-lucas-se-coast
Make a reservation at our sponsorshop Marina IGY Cabo San Lucas – with Jesus A. Esquitel VHF 16 & 88A
The
data represents 16 years of satellite derived lightning observations
from the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the Tropical Rainfall
Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite.
You
can get more data and view other data sets at the site.were created
from the data at
https://ghrc.nsstc.nasa.gov/lightning/data/data_lis_vhr-climatology.html.
The
data represents 16 years of satellite derived lightning observations
from the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the Tropical Rainfall
Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite.
On
December 6, Dr. Rodriguez will hold an in-person training for Panama
Posse members who have completed the online training. Before attending,
you need to submit the online application linked below to understand
project requirements and to gain access to the online training.
DIVE SURVEYS:
Field sites are predetermined (GPS coordinates provided) and no deeper than 12 meters / 40 feet.
Designed
to give interesting parties an overview. For specific vessel
details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, positions
and specific location related questions please contact each vessel
directly.
13 ) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22
THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler the Facebook Group Admin
SV AZIMUTH registered Oakland, CA Ashley & Scott
14) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL
IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 PANAMA POSSE SEASON you are already assigned with your access credentials to the expanded GOODNAUTICAL regions
We expect to launch a mobile offline (paid) version later this season. Good progress being made
15) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL
Valid Passports – with at least 360 days left on the expiration date
Vessel Documentation –
matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation
a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the
vessel
NOTE: PANAMA JUST ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WILL NEED USCG DOCS not STATE VESSEL REGISTRATION PAPERS TO ENTER
Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence –
to operate the vessel – this is a formality but some countries
authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes – you
can get them from most states including this free one – testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent
Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas – if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance
Prescriptions – if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor
Pet Vaccination Records –
all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15
digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination
certificate . etc etc.
and most controversial of all …
PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION –
this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole
lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and
reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit )
16) GET YOUR SATELLITE CHARTS
THESE LATEST CHARTS ARE NOW ONLINE INCLUDING 45 Gigs of BAHAMAS
16) PANAMA POSSE MARINAS 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 Puerto Escondido – 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
🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico Marina
🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico Marina
🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico Mooring
🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico Marina Chiapas
🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala Marina Chiapas
🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador Marina Bahia del Sol
🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol, El Salvador Mooring
🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua Marina Puesta del Sol
🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica Marina Papagayo
🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica Marina Pez Vela
🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica Marina Bahia Golfito
🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica Banana Bay Marina
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🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos
🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic
🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas
🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas
🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas
🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA
🇺🇸 Pier 66 Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL
🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl., GA
🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head, SC
🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah, GA
🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, NC
🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, NC
🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, NC
🇺🇸 Tide Water Marina – Portsmouth, VA
🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina– Portsmouth, VA
🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Gloucester Point, VA
🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing –Yorktown, VA
18) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS
SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES
PREDICT WIND
SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
FLOR DE CAÑA
CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA
19) SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES, SAN DIEGO
We are happy to announce that also this year we will be partnering with SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES SAN DIEGO
Premier Luxury Tender & Outboard Motor Dealership
Shelter
Island Inflatables is a full service dealership featuring authorized
parts, sales, and service for Mercury, Suzuki Marine, Novurania, Inmar
Inflatable Boats, Williams Jet Tenders, & Highfield.
Shelter Island Inflatables has moved its location to 2727 Shelter Island Dr. “Under the Brigantine restaurant”
Showroom: 619-222-1200 Service Yard: 619-269-5702
We
are a full-service dealership for authorized parts, sales, and service
for inflatable dinghies and tenders. We have an expert sales and service
team specializing in outboard motors.
20) PANAMA CANAL AGENT CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ
To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric
Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse
and the Pacific Posse
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