FLEET UPDATE 2022 01 30

Jan 30, 2022

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

 

TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

1) New Marina in Panama opens up Posse members first night is free 
2) Panama Posse grows to 324 yachts from 24 flag states
3) West Marine Pro Discount over 40 Panama Posse yachts signed up
4) Warning Panama Canal Advisors are not navigators – check charts

 

1) INTRODUCING BUENAVENTURA MARINA, PANAMA

! YOUR FIRST NIGHT IS FREE !

Buenaventura Marina  🇵🇦 Sponsors de Panama Posse

08° 20.4933′ N 80° 09.0833′ W

 FREE FIRST NIGHT –  if you have never been here before 
– we know you may never leave

•     Five restaurants
•     Two Beach Clubs with pool area
•     Marriot hotel with discount thru marina(depend on availability)
•     Golf (marina discount)
•     Zoo to look at wildlife in a safe zone
•     Events every month to motivate your social lifeThis marina is in the hospitality business !!!

Harbormaster Emilio 
Buenaventura Marina >>

 

2)  PANAMA POSSE WELCOMES 
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO THE FLEET

#320 🇺🇸 MY TITS PIERRE  – Ken and Tina   – Bayliner 45′

#321 🇦🇺 SY  NAUTILIFE  – Andrew & Patricia  – Nautitech 40′

#322 🇺🇸  MY SAUMLAKI  – Tom  – Nordhavn 62′

#323 🇳🇿  SY WATERHORSE – Anneliese & Chae – Leopard 46′

#324 🇳🇱 SY TARA – Roel & Jacomine  – Koopmans 41′

3) WEST MARINE PRO DISCOUNT 
FOR THE PANAMA POSSE FLEET REACHES 40 YACHTS

Your Panama Posse / Good Nautical West Marine Pro discount is 5 -25%

To get your discount please fill this form below – allow 2 weeks …

https://panamaposse.com/westmarine

Another Panama Posse Perk

4) WARNING PANAMA CANAL ADVISORS 
ARE NOT NAVIGATORS

Perhaps you can pass it on to others doing the canal transit.

Ocean Dream had a little accident just outside the marina.

The pilot came on board and directed me to “catch-up to the freighter” going by. We were schedule to go through the locks together. I steered the
course he pointed out and was soon stuck in a sand bank. The fault and
responsibility was mine of course.  I let my guard down.

The almost square area on the chart plotter showed good depths all around
the perimeter but no depths in the middle. I would normally have said
“No. I am not going into an area where there are no depths on the
chart.”

But, as I said, I let my guard down. The pilot boat returned to pull us off.
After 15-20minutes of rather brutal pulling we were eventually dragged
out into deeper water. Keel and bilge OK.  A couple of damaged
cleats but not a big deal.  Major stress though. I checked the
chart 26068 Puerto Cristobal (afterwards!) and the area is tagged
“Dredge Disposal Site -spoil ground less than 5 meters”. In fact it was
less than 2 meters.

I hope the info is useful and helps fellow sailors.

Regards,

 

OCEAN DREAM III – Kevin, Don & Brent – Hallberg-Rassy 40′

5) ENTERING THE PACIFIC 

ALKA reaches the Pacific 

SY ALKA – Julius & Ringailė  – Beneteau 37′

6)  PULLING INTO ZIHUATANEJO, MX  🇲🇽

SY AZIMUTH – Ashley & Scott – Pearson 36.5 ′

7) PANAMA POSSE PERKS 
SAILMAIL PANAMA POSSE SPECIAL

THIS IS A BIG ONE REDUCE YOUR SATELLITE  DATA TIME and FEES ! 

Satellite Membership with access to the satellite gateways, email servers,
webmail, direct access to Saildocs (replies usually in the same
connection), and support. For Panama  Posse members this is
available quarterly for $49/quarter, or $149 per year. The period is 3
or 12 months from the start of membership, in other words not tied to
the beginning of a month or anything like that.

2) For SSB/HF radio users, a full membership includes access to the HF
radio network plus everything above, and for Panama or Pacific Posse
members this is available quarterly for $99, or $275 annually. ( the fee
will be to 299 for regular annual membership ) 

Email: sailmail@panamaposse.com to find out more  and sign up for the special deal 

Cheers, Jim & Shea

SAILMAIL.com

8) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA CASAS, CHIAPAS MX 🇲🇽

The historic center, has maintained its Spanish colonial layout, with
narrow cobblestone streets, roofs covered in red clay tile and wrought
iron balconies with flowers. The facades of the buildings vary from
Baroque to Neoclassical and Moorish, painted in various colors.

ON THE PANAMA POSSE MUST SEE LIST 
https://panamaposse.com/san-cristobal-de-las-casas

Holy water of the Mescaleros

Selfie at Palenque

Palenque  also anciently known as Lakamha “Big Water” , was a Maya city
state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century. The
Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. 799 AD.  After its
decline, it was overgrown by the jungle of cedar, mahogany, and
sapodilla trees, but has since been excavated and restored with an
onsite museum. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican
state of Chiapas –> https://panamaposse.com/palenque

The first published account of this lost city was in 1567, from a
Friar  of the Dominican Order Pedro Lorenzo de la Nada.
Lorenzo came upon its stone temples, terraces, plazas and architecture,
originally decorated with blue- and red-painted stucco but by then long
abandoned by the Maya who built it. Lorenzo gave the grand structure the
name Palenque, a Spanish word meaning “fortification.”  

MY RED ROVER  – Kevin & Alison – Nordhavn 55′

9) FREE TAMALES AT MARINA CHIPAS, MX

PANAMA POSSE TAMALE PARTY AT MARINA CHIAPAS WITH TAKU and …

To enter or exit Mexican waters – Don Memo* and Rolf at Marina Chiapas are ready to assist !

Don Memo’s*  hosts the free tamales for the adventurers, explorers  in the epicenter of Chipas region of discovery.

17 DESTINATIONS YOU CAN VIST FROM  MARINA CHIPAS 
 

•     San Cristobal de las Casas
•     Palenque
•     Izapa
•     Finca Argovia Ruta del Cafe
•     Finca Hamburgo Ruta del Cafe
•     Yaxchilán
•     Agua Azul
•     Misol Há
•     Bonampak
•     Pico de Loro
•     Tacaná Volcano
•     Chocolate Tour
•     Iguana Reservation
•     Crocodile Reservation
•     Rum Master Class Ron Bonampak
•     Lagos de Montebello
•     Cañon Del Sumidero
•     Arco del Tiempo

 for extra fun give Don Memo a shot of tequila  and a guitar (**repeat often) 

10) ENTERING THE BAR IN EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻

Red Rover on their way in with pilot guidance from Bill and Jean into the magentic port and La Palma Moorings 
Phone: +503 7490 6894
Email: elsalvadorrally@aol.com

11) “ACTUAL” BOAT YOGA POSES 

Boat yoga on a Farr 395.    Maybe we should upgrade to a Catamaran.

SY ANDURIL  – Alice & Greg  – Carrooll Marine 40′

12)  MEET THE FLEET 
SY AGAPE LOVE DOMINATES

SY AGAPE LOVE DOMINATES  – Tamara – Beneteau 46′

13) SOMEWHERE IN (PARADISE) SAN BLAS, PANAMA 

SY TOKETEE  – Dar, Diane & Kimberly – Skookum 53′

14) MEET THE FLEET – SY FLORA 

SY FLORA – Ralf & Wiebke – Hallberg-Rassy 43′

15) ENTRIES INTO UNINVITED VISITORS CATEGORY

16) ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE 

OMG !  La ruta del Mexcal – for a detailed visual explanation of how Mexcal is made visit   https://panamaposse.com/fleet-update-2020-12-30

MY LAST ARROW – Vincent & Linda  – Nordhavn 65′

17) PANAMA POSSE PANAMA CANAL 

Picture of the Panama Canal Anchorage 

SY PETREL  – Giles & Natthamon – Capital yachts 41′

 

18) PANAMA POSSE SEASON AWARDS CATEGORIES 

 

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

    BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 

    PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  

    PANAMA POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  

    SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD ✔  

    THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔ 

    MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 

    HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 

    SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 

    GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ 

    GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  

    NEWLY ADDED – BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔

Every
season at the awards ceremony in Panama we give out some valuable
liquid prizes and free weeks in marinas to the winners and sometimes
even to the runners up , and of course Flor de Caña Rum. 

19) MEET SACAGAWEA  

SY SACAGAWEA  – Bill & Kristin – Caliber 47′

20) PANAMA POSSE GATHERINGS

SY SEA BELLA and SY JULIET  Kathy, LeeAnne, Charlie & Scott

21) PANAMA POSSE CONVOYS

 

Violent incidents appear to be executed by “part-time pirates”,

fisherman who organize on an ad hoc basis and seize targets of

opportunity in the absence of effective law enforcement.  They do

not target larger commercial vessels at this time.

Geographically, the Honduran and Nicaraguan east coasts do not provide harbor for larger vessels and the national navies are small and poorly equipped to deal with the issue, as they are small forces primarily designed for monitoring with coastal and riverine security.  The naval forces are under-resourced.

As the incidents normally occur well offshore, often between 75 and 125

 miles from land, they are beyond VHF radio range from shore bases, and in any case it is believed the relevant navies do not effectively maintain
a 24/7 radio watch. It is uncertain what other illegal activities these
part time pirates may engage in.

While these areas are variously within the territorial waters or exclusive economic
zones of Colombia, Guatemala, or Honduras, they are not effectively
patrolled or policed by any of these states.  Adding complication
to the situation, some areas including the Serranilla Bank are disputed
territories.

For westbound vessels, a transit of the Venezuelan coast from Trinidad to
the ABCs and Columbia is often undertaken.  For vessels leaving
Colombia to points north, a close approach to the easternmost stretch of
the Venezuelan coast is also unavoidable.  There has also been an
increase in piracy activities in the coastal waters near Trinidad,
believed to be the actions of Venezuelan smugglers area.

TO SET UP A CONVOY between 4 vessels ( lead vessel must be US FLAGGED ) 

security @ panamaposse dot com

22) PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico  

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

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, 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  

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador  

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 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 

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos  

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas  

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic  

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66  Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA  

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA  

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA  

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA  

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth,  USA  

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA  

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Virginia , USA  

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

23)  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
• WESTMARINE PRO
• SAILMAIL  

Panama is in Good Nautical

24) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar
is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a
lift-on, lift-off basis. Sevenstar has access to the Spliethoff fleet of
over 120 company owned vessels. With an impressive 1,500+ transports
per year, they are calling over 100 ports in more than 40 countries
worldwide.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren

email: kris@sevenstar-usa.com

web: sevenstar-usa.com

25) SUNSET SHOT

Sunset at IGY Red Frog Marina captured by 
SY Vitesse – Jeff, Catherine & Tilly – Lagoon 55′

26) 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

Erick Gálvez

 

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

27) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

ONESAILS MEXICO – Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco 🇲🇽 BAJA CALIFORNIA Mexico