FLEET UPDATE 2022-02-06

Feb 06, 2022

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

 

TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

1) PANAMA POSSE GROWS TO 331 YACHTS FROM 25 FLAG STATES

2) JOIN THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  

 

 

1)  PANAMA POSSE WELCOMES 
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO THE FLEET

#325 🇺🇸  SY  AMERICAN HONEY  –  Thomas & Tillie  – Leopard 40′

#326  🇺🇸  SY  MAI –  Tony & Amy  – Kelly Peterson 44′

#327  🇺🇸   SY  ONE LIFE  – Gary & Brooke  – Nautical Development 40′

#328  🇸🇪   SY  SONG OF THE SEA  – Tore & Maud  – Najad 46′

#329  🇬🇧  SY  SALTY FINCH   – Tim & Gisela  – Discovery 55′

#330  🇺🇸  SY  CODDIWOMPLE    – Jessica & Bram  – Ta Shing 40′

#331  🇬🇧   SY  POLARIS – Jim & Kate  – Ta Shing 40′

2) JOIN THE  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

We are excited to launch the South Pacific Posse – now in it’s second year
extending the Posse mindset all the way to New Zealand via the South
Pacific.17 vessels from 9 flag states have already registered with
amazing benefits and lot’s of tutorials seminars and fleet tracking and
discounts and many service provides across the Pacific !

With 2 registration options for all vessels wishing to continue or for those
who want to simply learn and monitor and prepare for a future
pacific crossing season.

FULL MEMBERSHIP for
the Season ( February – December ) with all the Posse trimmings
and benefits – 7,000 nm and over 20 island nations, Marina and
Agent discounts, tracking, live group support and weekly group calls.

LURK and LEARN Mode –  50% off the registration fee – lurk and learn 😉 
You will be part of the continental fleet support and have access to all
communications, charts, planning and education seminars.   

To find out more and to sign up visit  

3) ENTRY INTO THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD

Mark had fun doing oil changes on our two motors the other day. He had several issues, to say the least 😂

MY DELTA SWIZZLER – Mark & Cindy – Vantare 58′

4) MEET THE FLEET
SY GREEN FLASH

SY GREEN FLASH – Bob & Joan  – Beneteau 35′

San Blas Coral and Green Flash from the bottom 

More pictures of live Coral

5) PICTURES  OF THE WEEK 

SY GREEN FLASH – Bob & Joan  – Beneteau 35′

6) IN WATER SERVICE REPAIRS DONE IN ACAPULCO

Hull,
prop, keel coolers all cleaned along with 4 zincs changed all done with
freehold divers. What you see if all the equipment they had.

MY LAST ARROW  – Vincent & Linda – Nordhavn 65′

7) ABSOLUTELY CUDDLY 

SY IRON CALCULUS – Josh & Shauna – Beneteau 43′

8) FEATURED MARINA
BLUE MARLIN COVE MARINA BAHAMAS 

We will offer $1.00 per ft of our normal rate of $2.99 per ft. for the Panama Posse .

Kenneth W. Carter

Blue Marlin Cove & Resort & Marina

General Manager/ Owner Representative

M +1 251 767 9989

Frt. Desk: 1-242-349-4101

A 1 Bootle Bay, West End,, Bootle Bay West End, Bahamas

E general@bluemarlincove.com

9) HOW TO SINK THE FLEET  MORALE

Why Is Coffee Called ‘Joe’?

Have you ever sipped coffee in a contemplative mood and wondered how coffee
came to be known as ‘JOE”. There are several intriguing theories on
this, so if you’re a fan of naval history, etymology, or even just a fan
of the of that lovely brown liquid, read on

The most prevalent story behind why coffee is referred to as ‘joe’ comes
from World War I. Joe refers to Josephus Daniels, former U.S. Secretary
of the Navy.  He became Secretary of the Navy under President
Woodrow Wilson. Daniels wished to enforce a stricter morality in the
Navy. In a harbinger of Prohibition, Daniels abolished the consumption
of alcohol on US Naval warships, specifically rum, which was rationed to
sailors as in the British Royal Navy.

In the United States Navy, the daily ration was one-half US pint (240 ml)
of distilled spirits until 1842, when it was reduced to one gill (120
ml)

As alcohol consumption plummeted, coffee consumption rose. Of course,
sailors were none too happy about being denied their favorite drink, so
they began calling coffee a ‘cup of joe’ in a satirical salute to
Secretary Daniels.

Of all the stories for the term cup of joe, this one is the most
entertaining. It’s got all the elements of a great yarn: war, rebellion,
the Navy, the name Josephus, and of course, President Woodrow Wilson.
But…there is a huge hole in this theory.

For starters, Congress abolished the spirit ration in 1862, meaning it
would be very difficult for sailors to get their hands on rum aboard
U.S. Navy ships anyway.  [One could argue that the ban also applied
to sailors on naval bases, though.] It could also be that the 1862 ban
was, perhaps, only loosely enforced, as the daily ration of rum was seen
by the officers as a big morale booster and incentive for enforcing
shipboard discipline among the non-coms.

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Josephus Daniels

The Shortened Words Theory

If you’re enjoy word roots, this ‘joe’ origin theory will pique your interest.

The term ‘cup of joe’ comes from two other nicknames for coffee: java and
mocha. Java is of course a reference to the Indonesian island, where
coffee is widely grown, and Mocha was the ancient Yemeni port that was
the first to export coffee.

Java and mocha were then shorted to ‘a cup of jamoke,’ which was a popular idiom in the ’30s.

Jamoke, of course, was a terrible nickname.  So as the story goes, ‘cup of
jamoke’ was shortened in popular usage to ‘cup of joe,’ and the rest is
history.

The Common Man Theory

The next theory on the origins of the phrase ‘cup of joe’ is that coffee is
the common man’s drink: the average joe. Since coffee is the common
man’s drink, and ‘Joe’ is the common man’s name, coffee and joe became
synonymous.

Diner culture may also have had something to do with it, as more and more
diners opened up in the 1950s and 1960s. Working men stopped by diners
for their morning coffee, and when enough average joes were drinking
coffee, coffee became a “cup of joe”.

The common man theory may also have a military aspect to it. During World
War II and the Korean War, soldiers were known as ‘G.I Joes,’ ‘G.I.’
standing for ‘government issue.’ 

The Trademark Theory

Many phrases that come into common language are due to marketing. A company called the Martinson Coffee Company was the first to trademark the
phrase ‘cup of joe.’

It’s possible that people referred to Martinson coffee as a cup of joe, due to the fact that the owner was named Joe Martinson.

The Martinson coffee company was one of the oldest coffee companies in the US, having been around since 1898.

So take your pick: no less than four plausible theories as to why coffee is called ‘joe.’ Contemplate, drink & enjoy!

 

MY SEPHINA  – Josh & Sheila – Custom build 52′

10) PANAMA POSSE PARTIES & GATHERINGS

Cross Panama-Pacific-Posse Volleyball Session at Shelter Bay 🤣🤣 – Emelin, Santosa, Ibex and Bohemen

11) FREE RIG CHECK SEMINAR FROM OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATION SSCA 

SEMINAR 

Boat Inspection before going near or offshore

Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7:00 PM EST

REGISTER HERE 

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bNGBVeBbT0eFBay-473laQ

Author of Emergency Navigation: Improvised and No-Instrument Methods for the Prudent Mariner

 Peter S. Burch  Marine Engineer

12) SPECTACULAR PASSAGE MOMENTS 

MV One Life on Passage from El Salvador to Marina Papagayo Costa Rica

MY ONE LIFE – Doug & Mary – Nordhavn 46′

13) 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 ✔

*
Note We will exclude any Billfish and Sharks from this award due to
ocean conservation efforts – these are excluded from any award
considerations

14) GOLFO DE CHIRIQUI – ISLA SANTA CATALINA  

Isla Santa Catalina seen at low tide from shore. Our 10′ tender is in there.
Santa Catalina, Panama – we took the tender to shore where the other pangas
were anchored hours before low tide. We anchored in 4′ of water and
walked to shore.  There are 2 minimarkets with limited offerings.
There are zero banks or ATMs so bring cash.  Some guidebooks
reference a man in a truck selling fruits & veggies, but he’s long
gone.  But the good news is there’s an excellent fresh fruit &
vegetable store there that has a wide selection. AND YES THERE IS
INTERNET 

MY HO’OKIPA – Lisa & Lucky – Selene 43′

15) SAFE AND SOUND 1100 NM TO SHELTER BAY PANAMA
* ENTRY INTO THE SPEEDY G AWARD CATEGORY

Arrived
at Shelter Bay from Nassau on Monday. 1100 mile passage 9.5 days.
Slower next time. Passed by lots I would have like to see. Happy to be
in one place for a while now.

https://panamamposse.com/tracking

SY DOCH DOCH – Tobias – Island Packet 41′

16) TOKETEE SIPPING SOMETHING REFRESHING 

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

17) IN THE RUNNING FOR A BOTTLE OF RUM AWARD FOR THESE EXPLORERS – CHECK IN IN GUATEMALA 

TARA
arrived in Puerto Quetzal Thursday afternoon. Check inn for 3 days 240
us$ for further stay permisso around 220 us$. This includes 100$ fee for
agent, which capitania insisted on. We got antigen test despite 3
vaccins. There is major sandblast operation up wind, see photo. Clouds
of dust and noise, so all hatches closed.  We re off to Antigua
now.

SY TARA  – Roel & Jacomine  – Koopmans 41′

18) PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 
SAVE MONEY AT THESE MARINAS

🇺🇸 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 

19)  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  

TURKS AND CAICOS are in Good Nautical

20) 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

21) BOCA CHICA 

Boca Chica is peaceful, and checking into Panama here has been easy thanks to Carlos!

SY KATHLEEN –  Robert & Karen – CAL 39′

22) 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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

23) 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 

BEACH LANDING –  THE SEA OF CORTEZ with Jack, Nicole and Keenan  – SY Maison de Sante 

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 @ 9811 w charleston blvd 2262 89117 Summerlin USA

 

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