FLEET UPDATE 2023-02-01

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

February  1, 2023

TOP NEWS  

•  PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY 
•  PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
•  ENTRY INTO THE BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
•  ENTRIES INTO HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
•  SEMI-UNINVITED VISITORS 
•  BOAT YOGA POSES 
•  THE BAYS OF HUATULCO NATIONAL PARK 🇲🇽 MEXICO
•  MANUEL ANTONIO 🇨🇷  COSTA RICA PARK UPDATE
•  ⚠️WARNING FISHING CONTRAPTION OUTSIDE PLAYA VENAO 🇵🇦 PANAMA
•  LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES IS A MEDIA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE  
•  MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT   🇧🇿 BELIZE 
•  DRAKE BAY 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 
•  NOMINATION FOR GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Crossing the El Salvador bar!! 
All went well for the three boats, StrayCat, Stella Blue and Pilialoha
🌊 Entering the bar into 🇸🇻  El Salvador 

1) PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23    

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS
SHELTER BAY MARINA
CENTENARIO CONSULTING
PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
 

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM

 

GET READY FOR THE 
OPEN FLOR DE CAÑA RUM BAR 

JUANJO IS ROASTING A PIG 

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THE BEST SIDES AND APPETIZERS 
WILL WIN PRIZES AND FAME  

PLUS SPECIAL SAVINGS  RUM SALE ON SITE FOR THOSE
 HEADING TO THE 💰💰💰 SOUTH PACIFIC 

ON SITE AWARDS 

BEST GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD TO BE GIVEN TO 
BEST SHARED DISH 

HERE IS THE LIST OF SIDE DISHES YOU COULD WIN WITH  

 
ALL VESSELS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN 
BY LAND OR BY SEA BUT YOU NEED TO RSVP HERE 

+

TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT 
organized by Casino Magnate Nina from SY Enjoy 
 
 MEXICAN TRAIN MASTER OF THE OCEANS TOURNAMENT

2) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Thanks to Kim on Stella Blue for the pic of us sailing along at sunset.

SY STRAY CAT II Derick & Barb – Lagoon 38′

 Bahía Papanoa, Guerrero 🇲🇽 Mexico 

SY SEEKER  🇺🇸   John & Tammy  – Selene 62′

Sunset at Isla Ballena Costa Rica

But
no response from Los Suenos Marina in Herradura. So still not an option
for fuel or anything. 2 Anchorages listed in Good Nautical, we’re very
happy here and found new inflatable paddleboards  

 Bahia / Playa Herradura 🇨🇷 CR has amazing sunsets. 

SY PATHFINDER   🇺🇸  Nicole & Jean-Philippe  – Lagoon 39′

Sunrise this morning at Rodriguez Key. On our way to Marathon 🇧🇸 Bahamas.

SY NO REGRETS  🇺🇸 Bruce & Lynette – Fast Passage 39′

SY REVERENCE 🇺🇸  Mike & Leah – Tayana 58′

San Blas, Bliss 🇵🇦  Panama 

Starlink operational in Panama

SY ZEPHYR 🇺🇸 Laura & Chris –  Lagoon 45′

Vingathor Just crossed the bar, all went smooth. @Pilialoha, @STELLA BLUE – Larry, @SV Stray Cat 2 – we are waiting for you!

VINGATHOR  🇸🇮  Dino & Maja Tayana 42′

3)  HAPPY FACES OF THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE

304 Yachts from 27 Ensigns form the forward scouting sensors of the  fleet 

https://panamaposse.com/tracking

4) ENTRY INTO THE BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 

5) AND ENTRY INTO HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 

33.7 knots 

MY NAVIGATOR   🇨🇷 Dave – Nordhavn 46′

28 knots

SY DA MMAD CAT  🇺🇸  Andrea & Danny – Lagoon 42′

6) SEMI-UNINVITED VISITORS 

Live as it happens!

We are 55 nm off shore and this little swallow flew around the bridge of the boat twice and then came in and sat by the window!

He then flew out and came in and is now sitting on Sandy’s arm.

He/she must be pretty tired and tuckered out to do this. He can stay as long as he wants!

 MY TIDWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan & crew  – Nordhavn 57′

Had this lil’ guy taking a break from last nights not so fun rolly seas. 

 
7) AND ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES 

SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸  Kurt, Linda & Rigby – Catana 47′

8) THE BAYS OF HUATULCO NATIONAL PARK 🇲🇽 MEXICO

the bays are quiet after all the panagas with tourists leave 

there are  many bays to choose from while waiting for parts  or the Tehuantepec to die down 

As
a side note for you movie buffs – Bahia  Cacaluta @ 15°43.3053′ N
096° 09.8316′ W   was the filming location for the “secret”
beach scenes from the award-winning Mexican cult flick

“Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN”  -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qg6n7V3kO4

dive and snorkel sites in these bays

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸  Keenan & Nicole Cal 46′

9) PANAMA POSSE PARTIES 

Ramble On Rose and Da MMAD Cat enjoyed getting SHIP FACED with Paul and Katie!  Welcome to the Posse

MY SHIP FACED  🇻🇮 Paul and Katie  – Nordhavn 60′

10) MANUEL ANTONIO 🇨🇷  COSTA RICA 
PARK UPDATE

The quintessential Panama Posse anchorage @ Manuel Antonio Park CR 

https://panamaposse.com/manuel-antonio-park

It
was established in 1972 and considered the smallest of any Costa Rica
national park. It is well known for its beautiful beaches and hiking
trails. In 2011, Manuel Antonio was listed by Forbes as among the
world’s 12 most beautiful national parks.

Thanks
to your write up  and seminar video we were able to enter Manuel
Antonio Park, CR. But there are new details/rules to follow.

https://manuelantoniopark.com/

*The park is now CLOSED on TUESDAYS ( not Monday )

*Anchoring
at the park requires an in person deposit at Banco Nacional (there’s
one in Quepos) prior to anchoring. The park ranger did not give us the
account number. He tried to purchase online with us but couldn’t, we
bought two kids’ admissions ($10usd)for our $8usd anchorage instead. I
don’t think they will allow that purchase again.

*
IT’S “ILLEGAL” TO ENTER THE PARK BY THE BEACH WHERE YOU ANCHOR. (To
quote angry park ranger) Especially before 7am, park’s first entrance
time. (If you want to try to enter by the park beach, wait until people
arrive to mix in with the crowds.Then walk through park to front
entrance. They are watching.) Technically you must come to shore at
Espadilla Beach and enter through the official entrance. 

*You can’t leave anything on the official park…

From Pez Vela marina regarding Manuel Antonio Park, CR:

With the payment of the anchorage fee you can enter the beach with a dinghy dinghy.

You
must have with you the proof of payment and the entrance fees because
the park rangers will ask for them and you can only access one of the 3
beaches of the national park, we believe it is #2.

We also share with you the website where you can buy tickets to the national park. https://serviciosenlinea.sinac.go.cr/

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸  Jean-Philippe & Nicole   Lagoon 39′

11) ⚠️WARNING 
FISHING CONTRAPTION OUTSIDE 
PLAYA VENAO 🇵🇦 PANAMA

fishing contraption outside playa venao hazard @  07 24.522′ N 080 11.37′ W

SY CARINTHIA  🇺🇸  Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi – Lagoon 44′

12) THE BARREL OF HOPE >>

SV MAISON DE SANTE IS CARRYING THE TORCH 

 @

The
goal for the Panama Posse barrel is to identify ways in which we can
help communities and entities living on the edge and define new
standards of sustainability.

Our goal is to find the silver lining and long term solutions to communities living in coastal impact zones.

Agua termales in the Huatulco hills. Making lemonade out of lemons as we wait for a new depth sounder.

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ  🇺🇸  Keenan & Nicole & Jack – Cal 46′

13) LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
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14) MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT   🇧🇿 BELIZE 

Belize
is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly
small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines
to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize
Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes,
hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins
like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai;
and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language
of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois.
Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.

ALTUN HA IS A MAJOR CEREMONIAL CENTER IN BELIZE 
 OCCUPIED DURING THE CLASSIC MAYAN PERIOD. 

Thirteen
structures surround two main plazas at the site.  The two tallest
temples, Temple of the Sun God (the structure depicted on Belikin beer
bottles) and Temple of the Masonry ALtars, rise 60 feet above the grassy
plaza floor.  

Perhpas
Altun Ha’s most famous  Pendergast’s discovery of a huge jade
headed replica of Kinich Ahau, the Sun God, in 600 and was owned by an
elderly priest.  At the time of its discovery, this priceless relic
was the largest of its type ever recorded in the Maya world – almost 6
inches tall and weighing nearly 10 pounds.  On rare occasions this
Kinich Ahau repllica is taken on exhibition tours.

Altun
Ha covers an area of about 5 square miles and includes an extensive
swamp north of the plazas.  It’s believed that up to 10,000 people
lived here during the Classic period of Maya civilizatin, as late as
A.D. 1000.

Altun
Ha was  settled long before the Classic Mayan as many as 2,000
years ago.  For a Mayan City, the site is unusual.  The soil
is thin which may indicate that it was a traiding center rather than
anagricultural community

https://panamaposse.com/altun-ha

This is one of over 40+ MUST SEE SITES ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE 

15) DRAKE BAY 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 

Great find in Drake Bay to get in the nature and hike, for free! 

Drake Bay Hiking Trail starts from the west/south end of the beach. 

We
just had an amazing walk/hike through the jungle and past gorgeous
beaches(in water shoes no problem) to arrive at San Josecito Beach.

 It took us 3 1/2 hours one way including a small boat across the river near high tide ($2usd per person)

 We are feeling so good about this experience and 

the freedom to explore on our own, not so bummed about the organized tour after all.

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole – Lagoon 39′

16) 41+ LONG LINES REPORTS 
ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE

Follow this link to review* and submit for long line encounters 
https://panamaposse.com/longlines >>

*
These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners – this is
simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate
picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed
often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.

17) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS 
FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 
PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA

International Yacht Brokerage –
 how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –

Thrilled
to announce that Panama Yacht Broker has teamed up with the one and
only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising resource, Panama Posse brings a
world of sailing knowledge and resources to the table. From route
planning and local intel to connecting with other cruisers, Panama Posse
has it all. We are honored to join that list of resources thanks to our
partnership. 

Our
clients have exclusive access to complementary yacht brokerage
expertise, and discounts on listing agreements. Whether you’re a
seasoned sailor or just setting sail for the first time, Panama Yacht
Broker has a boat for everyone and can also help you sell your boat when
the time is right.

CONTACT 

Charles Badoian
Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: 
PA +507 6378-8345
US  +1 305-735-1661
Skype: badoian
E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

18) NOMINATION FOR 
GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

“HUGE THANKS to Bet & Cam on @SouthernCrossEh!
BC for getting out of bed at 1am and walking half a mile around town to
find my dog, Sophie, who escaped from the boat after being scared by
fireworks! We had at happy ending by 2am after finding her at her
favorite restaurant, The View, in good hands with the owner, Manuel. If
you’re ever in Barra de Navidad, be sure to visit The View above the
marina & lagoon and eat some yummy pizza & play pool at The
View.”

Rochambeau-Bev&Rolf & SOPHIE 

@Rochambeau-Bev&Rolf We all love a happy ending. Glad she’s home safe and sound. Sleep well 🐾

SY SOUTHERN CROSS EH ! 🇨🇦  Bet & Cam –  Ta Yang 42′

Alka’s 2021-2022 Entry 

19) PANAMA POSSE 23′ AWARD  CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
• 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) ✔  WINNER HULA KAI 
• GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
• BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
• COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries   ✔winner announced already

The Rio Frio Cave is one of the many  caving systems throughout Belize.

This view of the entry 65 feet tall.    
Rio Frio Cave  🇧🇿  BELIZE

 

20)  71+ 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  

🇵🇦 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 

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 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  

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

THUNDERBIRDS MARINE 🇧🇿 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

21)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

• PREDICT WIND
• SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
• HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
• HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
• YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
• FLOR DE CAÑA
• SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
• WESTMARINE PRO
• SAILMAIL 
• CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
• SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
• DOWNWIND MARINE
• BELIZE TOURISM
• PANAMA YACHT BROKER
• LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES   

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

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

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

23) WORK REMOTELY FROM YOUR YACHT
JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

• HAVE AN IDEA ? 
• SUGGESTIONS ? 
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• LIKE DETAILS  ?
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? 
• PARTY PLANNING ? 
• DOCUMENTING ?
• ORGANIZING ?
• SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH ? 

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