Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE

FLEET UPDATE

August 1, 2023

โ€œIt isnโ€™t that life ashore is distasteful to me.
But life at sea is better.โ€

โ€“ Sir Francis Drake

TOP NEWS

  • Pictures Of The Week
  • Season 7: Registration Is Open And 125 Yachts Have Already Signed Up !
  • Sunday, August 20, 2023: New Vessels On-boarding Zoom
  • Destination San Blas Islands ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Panama
  • Tablet And Pad Navigation Zoom Seminar Monday, September 4th
  • Meet The Fleet: SY Adventure
  • 6 Panama Posse Events For Season 7
  • Season 7 Perks Are Live
  • Predict Wind Panama Posse Data Hub Special
  • Whatโ€™s On Your Bucket List?
  • Meet The Fleet: SY Courage
  • Blue River Resort And Hot Springs Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท
  • Testing Our New Communications Platform
  • Must See: Coiba National Park
  • 2 Boats For Sale
  • The Baja Run 750 nm with 15 anchorages mostly day-hops down
  • News From Other Oceans
PANAMA POSSE Season 7

125 Yachts are signed up already from 15 Ensigns

vessels's ensigns

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

TURTLES IN ECUADOR

Turtles in ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador

SY PATHFINDER ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Jean-Philippe & Nicole Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole

Gaudi-esque hot springs in a cave, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica

SY MAISON DE SANTร‰ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Nicole & Keenan – Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

First biggest fish caught of Season 7 Dorado. Nice work Lance!

SY QUESO GRANDE II ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Lance & Sherri – Seawind 41′

QUESO GRANDE LanceQUESO GRANDE SherriQUESO GRANDE Maybel

2) SAVE THE DATE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023

NEW VESSELS ON-BOARDING ZOOM

NICOLE

meet Nicole – the Panama Posse welcome Ambassador

PANAMA POSSE ON-BOARDING SEASON 7 ZOOM MEETING

PANAMA POSSE SEASON 7

AHOY YOU ARE CORDIALLY

INVITED TO MEET YOUR PEERS

NEW VESSELS PP
ON-BOARDING ZOOM WITH NICOLE

ON SUNDAY AUG 20 2023

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MEET NICOLE

Nicole is your welcome ambassador to help you reach new height and help you make the most of all the perks of the Panama Posse

3) DESTINATION
SAN BLAS ISLANDS ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PANAMA

San Blas

San Blas is an archipelago on the northern side of Panama consisting of around 365 islands and cays, offering a paradise of white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush green vegetation. The beauty of the islands is unparalleled. The area is a perfect setting for sailing, snorkeling, and beach exploration.

SAN BLAS ISLANDS

San Blas is relatively untouched by mass tourism, and the islands are inhabited by the Kuna / Guna Yala indigenous people who fiercely protect their traditional way of life and the environment. As a result, the area boasts abundant marine life, coral reefs, and diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and ecotourism lovers.

GUNA

Interacting with the Kuna people offers a unique cultural experience. The Kuna are known for their colorful traditional clothing, vibrant art, and rich customs. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about their way of life, including their fishing techniques, traditional arts, and autonomous governance.

SAN BLAS

San Blas benefits from consistent trade winds, particularly during the dry season, which creates favorable sailing conditions. The steady winds and predictable weather patterns make it a pleasure for sailors to navigate between the islands and explore the various anchorages.

SAN BLAS PANAMA

The San Blas islands are sheltered by reefs, forming a large barrier that protects the area from the open sea. This results in calm and tranquil waters, which are ideal for sailing.

SAN BLAS ISLANDS
IGITAL YACHT SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE We are proud to sponsor the Panama Posse !

Based on Panbo’s recent Mobile navigation app of 12+ navigational apps the Panama Posse has set up a seminar on how to best integrate digital yacht’s devices with your existing yacht systems – who better than Nick Heyes from Digital Yacht Ltd to share best practices . Mark your calendar.

SO MANY APP CHOICES PANBO

Our goal is to see what the options and solutions are to send data to pads from your onboard systems to create additional aids to navigation

https://digitalyachtamerica.com/

5) MEET THE FLEET

ADVENTURE

Family of 7 currently en route from Florida to California.
Current Position Banderas Bay
20ยฐ 44.950 N, 105ยฐ 22.698 W

SY ADVENTURE ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Jonathan & CREW – Crowther 50โ€ฒ

 

ADVENTUREADVENTURE

(SIX)
6 PANAMA POSSE EVENTS
FOR SEASON 7

events

We look forward to meeting you at these events – we do not sail on a set schedule to make your journey more relaxed and take into account ever changing weather conditions. Move only when the conditions are right and you feel good !

The events in Barra de Navidad / Shelter Bay / Club De Pesca and Buenaventura will have POT LUCK culinary competition so follow these rules to win the coveted

PANAMA POSSE
๐Ÿ†
GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD

(1) ANNAPOLIS
US SAIL BOAT SHOW

OCTOBER 12 โ€“ 15, 2023
ANNAPOLIS, MD ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ BOOTH VB 10

ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW

For discounted US SAILBOAT SHOW tickets follow this link >>
or if you have time to volunteer at the Panama Posse booth we ‘ll get you 2 free daily tickets – email registration@panamaposse.com

ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW
GET DISCOUNTS ON TIX

(2) SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA + EVENT CENTER
SATURDAY, OCT 29 2023
CHULA VISTA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
SAN DIEGO

SAT OCT 28, 2023 SAN DIEGO, CA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ SAFE HARBOR โ€“ SOUTH BAY

LEARN + HAVE FUN AND MEET THE FLEET
13:00 โ€“ SEMINARS

18:00 โ€“ INVOCATION OF THE FLEET

18:30 โ€“ PARTY & OPEN RUM BAR

EVENT CENTER
SAN DIEGO RSVP

(3) PANAMA POSSE
KICK OFF WEEKEND
DEC 7 โ€“ 10, ’23
BARRA DE NAVIDAD ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ MX

BARRA RSVP
Secundino Harbormaster

Secundino Alvarez – Harbor Master
Vessels Must be registered with the Panama Posse prior to Oct 31st to receive Posse discounts at Marina Puerto de la Navidad.

GOlF Course

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx

TEL +52 (314) 337 9014

Barra

(4) CLUB DE PESCA
YACHT FEST
SAT, JAN 13 ’24 CARTAGENA ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด CO

SAT Jan 13, 2024 CLUB DE PESCA CARATGENA ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด COLOMBIA
YACHT FEST RSVP
Club de Pesca - Ileana

Ileana Stevenson Covo – GM
For those coming from the lesser Antilles this will be the first event in full on Latin style in Colombia – come celebrate the great food and culture that is Colombia in it’s premier yacht club.

Cartagena

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

gerencia@clubdepescadecartagena.com

TEL +57 (5) 660 6615

Walled citry of Cartagena de las Indias

(5) OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA + SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

FLEET MEET UP

SAT. FEB 3 ’24
SHELTER BAY MARINA
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PANAMA

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PANAMA

IMPORTANT: This event is in the middle of high season. The Shelter Bay Marina will be near capacity so make reservations early. Additionally, we are also going to organize a shuttle bus to get folks to this event from alternate locations.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Juanjo Boschetti

Juanjo Boschetti – GM juanjo@shelterbaymarina.com
Tel (+507) 433-3581

RSVP FOR CARI
Shelter Bay

(6) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO

SAT. MAY 11 ’24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PANAMA

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PANAMA YACHT FEST

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama. The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast of Panama.
Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Emilio Buenaventura Marina

Emilio Lau – Marina Manager
emilio@bv-marina.com
Tel: +507-6616-7531

RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
Buenaventura

7) SEASON 7 PERKS OFFICIALLY KICK IN

Here are a few reasons why yacht owners participate in the Panama Posse

Adventure and Exploration โฆพ The Panama Posse offers a one-of-a-kind, epic adventure for yacht owners looking to embark on a challenging and memorable journey. Traveling through the Caribbean and the Panama Canal to the Pacific Ocean all the way to San Diego or in reverse to Annapolis provides an exciting and diverse experience.

Camaraderie and Community โฆพ Participants join a community of like-minded yacht owners who share a passion for boating and exploration. The rally fosters a sense of camaraderie, providing opportunities to make new friends and share experiences.

Support and Resources โฆพ The Panama Posse provides valuable logistical support, including pre-departure seminars, route planning assistance, and information on local customs and regulations. This support helps ease the planning process and ensures a smoother journey.

Cultural Immersionโฆพ Yacht owners get the chance to immerse themselves in diverse cultures and destinations along the route. Exploring local communities, historical sites, and natural wonders adds a rich cultural experience to the adventure.

Improved Safety and Security โฆพ Traveling as part of a group enhances safety and security during the journey, especially for yacht owners who may be less experienced in long-distance cruising or unfamiliar with the waters and regions they’ll traverse.

Opportunities for Exploration โฆพ The rally opens up opportunities for yacht owners to discover hidden gems and less-traveled routes, adding a sense of exploration and discovery to the experience. Western Caribbean and Pacific waters including Belize, Bay of Islands, Jamaica, San Blas, Bocas del Toro, Las Perlas, Costa Rica, Sea of Cortes a.m.o.

Remarkable Memories โฆพ Participating in the Panama Posse creates amazing and lasting memories that yacht owners can cherish for a lifetime. The combination of adventure, camaraderie, and cultural experiences, 40+ UNESCO World heritage sites makes this journey a unique and unforgettable journey.

be happy

As of July 4th, 2023
PANAMA POSSE Pre-Season 7 has officially begun

All Season 7 discounts and communication benefits are NOW active. Enjoy!

Season 7 award entries and stories are also being accepted.

Sharing adventures is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse experience.

Please share pictures of your adventures on our group communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email Maurisa at editor@panamaposse.com to share in the upcoming newsletter. Maurisa is a sailor among us. She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and provides fun and helpful updates to the Panama Posse.

Cold Fun Fact:
Sailors can still don puffy coats in the northern Sea of Cortez in January.

“I look forward to hearing from you and sharing your tales of adventure.”

SY WHIRLWIND Maurisa, Mike, Russell, & Josea

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8) PREDICT WIND
PANAMA POSSE
DATA HUB SPECIAL
SAVE $ 100 + 10 %

PANAMA POSSE PredictWind DataHub Overview

This small but powerful GPS Tracker is custom designed from the ground up, with extra features to make your coastal and offshore tracking, data, and communications easier than ever. This tracker also integrates into your NMEA networks.

Data Hub

email support@predictwind.com with your PANAMA POSSE 23-24

vessel name TO GET YOUR PP SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT OFF DATAHUB

OFFER Expires Aug 15, 2023

DATA HUB
SAIL AWAY

9) SIGN UP FOR FREE VESSEL TRACKING COURTESY OF PREDICT WIND

tracking

Free yacht tracking courtesy of Predict Wind:

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO THIS FLEET TRACKING PAGE >>

For Help and to review the different options :

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABOUT THE FLEET TRACKING PROCESS >>

Group Fleet Tracking is designed to give an overview of

where Posse vessels are along the route.

For specific vessel details including their floatplan, latest updates, changes, real time positions and specific location related questions please contact each vessel directly and follow their vessel tracker. You may track vessels via their tracker or request AIS tracking from https://www.marinetraffic.com/. Please note: that this is also not exactly accurate either. There are many reasons why a vesselโ€™s position is not updated. It is important NOT TO conclude that a vessel has an emergency or is in need of assistance because the vessel has not reported in lately. Sometimes they may just want to get away from it all and not tell you where they are. It is the responsibility of each vessel to file a float and check in plan and escalation procedures.

ANCHORAGE

9) WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

For sailors, captains, skippers, seafarers, cruisers, and yacht enthusiasts, there are plenty of extraordinary bucket list items that push the boundaries and offer unique and memorable experiences of a lifetime

SOME BUCKET LIST ITEMS MAY BE:

Sail the world: Embark on a journey, experience different cultures, climates, and breathtaking coastal landscapes.

Visit remote islands: Explore remote and exotic islands that are only accessible by boat, such as the Revillagigero Islands, Cocos Island, Galapagos Islands, or Isla del Caรฑo.

Sail across an ocean: Set sail across one of the worldโ€™s major oceans, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, or crossing the Caribbean Sea during the tradewinds.

Sail through famous waterways such as the Panama Canal: Experience the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal by sailing through its locks and traversing the waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Navigate without modern technology: Challenge yourself to navigate using traditional methods like celestial navigation or dead reckoning.

Live aboard a sailboat: Spend an extended period living aboard a sailboat embracing the freedom and simplicity of life at sea.

Posse members are living their best lives and

ticking off items on their Bucket List year after year ….

AND the list just keeps growing

For more Bucket List inspiration follow this link:

https://panamaposse.com/bucketlist
The Route

A historic map of the Panama Posse area of operation

10) MEET THE FLEET

SY COURAGE JOINS THE PANAMA POSSE

Kristine and John and their Tartan 4100 will be sailing out of San Francisco September 1 on a nine-month journey to Key West! Kristine and John are lifelong sailors on both coasts.

“Preparations are going well! (We are) moving out of the house tomorrow, spending August doing final prep on the boat in SF Bay. (We) cast-off Sept 1 and begin (our) southward journey. This will be our longest journey. We met at MIT, so weโ€™re both geeks in grown-up cloths, who love science and sci-fi. Fun fact: we are both Burning Man Rangers; get to know us to hear fun stories and learn our playa names. We love to help others, whether as Doctor, Engineer, dive instructor, or faith leader. Looking forward to meeting all of you!”

COURAGECOURAGE

SY COURAGE ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ John & Kristine โ€“ Tartan 4100

11) LAND TRIPS:

BLUE RIVER RESORTS AND HOT SPRINGS ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท COSTA RICA

Costa Rica: Traveling inland to where the pineapples grow.

Blue River Resort and Hot Springs is about a 2 hour drive from Marina Papagayo through rural northern Costa Rica. This property is like a mini Disneyland for those who love natural hot springs and nature. It consists of 4 separate, natural, mineral hot springs, 1 freshwater pool, a volcanic mud bath, a natural sauna, beautiful walking trails that lead you to a botanical garden, a butterfly garden, and areas where you can observe hummingbirds, koi, a variety of birds, horses and a sloth who lives onsite. There are 25 cabins that have air conditioning and are pet friendly for our furry crew mates! They have a bar and restaurant on site as well as yoga, a spa with dry sauna, and massage therapy.

Resort map

Cabin surrounded by lush Costa Rican foliage

Pet friendly walking path for shaking out the ol’ sea legs

Because the property is quite large, you are likely to enjoy at least one of the natural hot springs all by yourself. Most of the time we felt like we had the place to ourselves which was great as some places can be overrun by tourists. Blue River Resort arranges a variety of excursions around the area and we enjoyed hiking to the Cathedral Waterfall which was absolutely incredible and about a 5 minute drive from the property itself. No 4×4 needed. A true gem in Costa Rica. “Wished we stayed 2 nights versus one to enjoy the vast amenities and adventures nearby.”

Adventures abound at the Blue River Resort and Hot Springs

Some pools are covered.

Some pools are open to the sky.

Land trips are a great way to see more than meets the eye from the coast. Thank you Nicole and Keenan for sharing your stories and your photos.

SY MAISON DE SANTร‰ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Nicole & Keenan – Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

12) INTRODUCING
THE NEW COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM

CHAT.PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Communicating with fellow boats along the route is a BIG BENEFIT of the Panama Posse. However, last seasons communications platform got overloaded with over 275,000 words from hundreds of yachts. With so many knowledgeable and fact finding participants communicating daily via our LINE chat, the sheer amount and stream of questions, comments, insight, location pins, BOLO notices, et cetera pushed the seasonal knowledge transfer to the limit. Our quest is for a little bit more organized way to discuss and share information so we can get the most out of our communications. As a result, we are forging ahead with a new communications platform .

It is called ZULIP. We are in control of the server and the open source platform. It runs on mac, pc, ios, android, etc. Zulip is a chatroom on steroids, topics are more organized, and we think (and hope) it will be a huge improvement to our communications among the fleet.

FINALLY A WELL ORGANIZED CHAT !

ZULIP is a new fleet communication tool with 2 core concepts:

STREAMS and TOPICS

You subscribe to STREAMS (organized by region, i.e. Pacific Mexico or Jamaica )

Streams are knowledge and information streams you are interested in

and TOPICS are just that, topics within each STREAM

For example:

  • Clearing in and out of each country is a TOPIC within a STREAM (organized by region).
  • Service providers in each country, a TOPIC within a STREAM.

There are new customizable notifications – email summaries and other neat features. So, please take a moment to view it on a pc or mac and then, once you have used it, move to the mobile app.

In our chat, streams determine who gets a message. Each conversation within a stream is labeled with a topic, which keeps everything organized.

You can read Zulip, one conversation at a time, seeing each message in context, no matter how many other conversations are going on.

If anything is out of place, itโ€™s easy to move messages, rename and split topics, or even move a topic to a different stream.

Imagine a well-organized chat that shows each message in context, itโ€™s easier to stay informed and connected. Everyone can follow and contribute to discussions that matter to you, without wasting time reading every message, or stressing about missing something important.

To sign up in the initial test phase please email registration@panamaposse.com to get your invitation – GESTALT PROTOCOL APPLIES

ZULIP.

13) SEVEN STAR YACHT TRANSPORT
ONCE AGAIN SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

https://panamaposse.com/sevenstar

14) PANAMA POSSE SWAG

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SWAG

 

15) ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ COIBA NATIONAL PARK

The sea life under water in ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ COIBA NATIONAL PARK is spectacular

Panama is below the hurricane line and many boats enjoy the off season exploring the many archipelagos on both the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts of Panama. Standing out among these Island groups is Isla Coiba. Isla Coiba is the largest island in Central America (500+ km2 / 190+ sq mi), off the Pacific coast of the Panamanian Isthmus in the Gulf of Chiriquรญ west of Panama Bay. Coiba National Park is a marine reserve comprised of a group of 38 islands including at its core, Isla Coiba.

Due to the Gulf of Chiriquรญโ€™s capacity to buffer against the effects of El Niรฑo temperature swings, the marine ecosystems within Coiba National Park harbors a high degree of biodiversity rivaling those of the Galapagos Islands. Itโ€™s a massive marine habitat providing protection for coral reefs, humpback whales, pilot whales, killer whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, marlins for a total of 760 species of marine fishes, 33 species of sharks and 20 species of cetaceans other marine creatures. In July 2005, Unesco declared it a World Heritage Site.

Colorful Macaws are among over 100 different bird species that inhabit the islands

The history of the area is rich and varied: Around 17,000 years ago when sea levels rose after the last Ice Age, plants and animals on the new island became isolated from mainland populations and over the millennia most animals have diverged in appearance and behavior from their mainland counterparts. The area is so isolated that in the early 1900’s a penal colony was set on Isla Coiba. This development remained for nearly 100 years before the penal colony was closed in 2005 and the island was given back to nature entirely.

There are species here that will send you up for air wondering, ‘What is that?’.

MUST SEE

Along the Panama Posse CENTRAL AMERICAN route are 40+ UNESCO and OTHER SIGNIFICANT WORLD HERITAGE SITES

16) PANAMA POSSE BOATS FOR SALE

FULLY EQUIPPED & READY TO GO ANYWHERE

SY ARROW flying her spinnaker in the Sea of Cortez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico

*37′ Performance Cruiser for sale by owner*

Arrow is Fully Equipped and ready to go cruising self sufficiently: water maker, solar and wind power, well insulated fridge, navigation system with radar, GPS chartplotter, AIS, depth sounder and speedo, a quiver of sails for a variety of wind conditions, 10′ dinghy with 6hp motor, safety gear including life raft, EPIRB, satellite system, ditchbag, lee cloths for all main salon sea bunks, lots of custom shade and rain awnings/enclosures, topside barbeque, equipped galley down below. Fully equipped to sail, adventure, and cruise coastwise or offshore.

Ready for her next adventure; Arrow is a sweet sailing, seaworthy, live-aboard, performance cruiser from a classic period in yachting history. She is a Carter 37 and has been upgraded and maintained to be an excellent, well prepared, self-sufficient yacht with lots of extras. As her owners we are standing by ready to show Arrow and pass her off to her next Owners/ Sailors/ Adventurers.

Arrow was designed by Dick Carter and built in Greece. She is a masthead sloop with removable inner forestay. Her large fin keel with lead ballast and skeg hung rudder provide a safe platform for coastal and offshore adventures alike. With a moderate ballast to displacement ratio, Arrow is a great light air boat while at the same time maintains a kind motion in a seaway.

For questions, specs and details contact rockcairn@gmail.com.

$36,000 US OBO

Located in Vista Mar, Panama

SY ARROW on anchor in paradise.

Asking 36k USD

SY ORION IS ALSO FOR SALE

SY ORION is a 2007 Hunter 45CC (Center Cockpit) Cruising Sailing yacht

ORION

Orion is well equipped, turn key ready, lang range cruiser. She has over $50K worth of upgrades over the last 5 years, including custom made hardtop bimini, with full weather enclosure, solar panels. Recent upgrades also include new B&G Multifunction Display and Radar, Victron Lithium batteries with new Inverter / charger / smart monitor, Predectict wind GPS tracking Data Hub, interfaced to Startlink system (available for transfer), 18GPH Spectre Water Maker, fresh bottom paint on Feb 2023, etc..

Current location is the Ventura Harbor, California.

Asking $179,000.

ORION

SPECS & UPGRADES

Length = 45โ€™

Draft = 5โ€™ (winged keel)

Beam = 14โ€™ 6โ€

75 HP Yanmar Diesel Engine

8 KW Panda Fischer generator

Fuel Tank = 76 Gallons

Two 3.6Kva Isolation Transformers for shore power isolation

3 Water Tanks = 149 Gallons total

2 Holding Tanks = 24 Gallons each

25 Gallon Hotwater Heater

2 Cabins, 2 heads /w showers and hot/cold stern shower

Salon converts to queen sized bed

Sleeps 4-6 people comfortably

2 AC Units, AFT unit installed in 2021

Fully equipped kitchen

4 X 160 Watts Solar Panels, installed 2021

4 x 200ah Victron Lithium Iron Batteries, installed in 2023

Victron Multiplus 3000 Inverter/charger, installed in 2023

B&G Multifunction Display and Radar, Installed 2022

Spectre 18 GPH reverse osmosis watermaker, installed 2021

AIS, installed 2020

Sirius XM Satellite Radio, installed 2020

Seldon in Mast Furler for the main sail

Custom built Hardtop Bimini, with full cockpit enclosure, Installed 2020

Custom built cockpit cushions

Vetus Bow Thruster

Oriion

For information contact:

Patrick McWherter

Cell: (805) 509-6305

mcwherterpa@gmail.com

ORION FOR SALE

I want to thank Dietmar and all the Panama Posse. They helped me out immensely on the adventure of a lifetime, sailing from New Bern, North Carolina to Chiapas, Mexico, visiting 9 countries (in the height of Covid), over a 7 month period during the 21-22 Panama Posse Season. I have since sailed Orion up the West Coast of Mexico, in and around the Sea of Cortez and on up the West Coast of Baja (known as the Baja Bash), and ultimately Ventura Harbor, in Southern California.

Orion Patrick

SY ORION ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Patrick – Hunter 45โ€ฒ

17) 75+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS

Marinas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Safe Harbor South Bay โ€“ Chula Vista, USA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Safe Harbor Ventura Isle – Ventura, USA

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Cruise Port Village – Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina Puerto Escondido โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina Palmira Topolobampo โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina el Cid โ€“ Mazatlan โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ PANAMA POSSE HQ โ€“ Marina Puerto de La Navidad โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Vicenteโ€™s Moorings, Acapulco โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina Chiapas โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น Marina Pez Vela โ€“ Guatemala

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ป Marina Bahia del Sol โ€“ El Salvador

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ป La Palma Moorings โ€“ Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Marina Puesta del Sol โ€“ Nicaragua

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Marina Papagayo โ€“ Costa Rica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Banana Bay Marina โ€“ Costa Rica

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Marina Puerto Amistad โ€“ Ecuador

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Buenaventura Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Shelter Bay Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bocas Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Linton Bay Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ La Playita Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Flamenco Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Solarte Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Turtle Cay Marina โ€“ Panama

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ClubNautico Cartagena โ€“ Colombia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena โ€“ Colombia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Manzanillo Marina Club โ€“ Colombia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Marina Puerto Velero โ€“ Colombia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด IGY Marina Santa Marta โ€“ Colombia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Royal Jamaica Yacht Club โ€“ Jamaica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Errol Flynn Marina โ€“ Jamaica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Montego Bay Yacht Club โ€“Jamaica

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡พ The Barcadere Marina โ€“Cayman Islands

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ Barefoot Cay Marina โ€“ Roatan โ€“ Honduras

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ Fantasy Island Marina โ€“ Roatan โ€“ Honduras

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan โ€“ Honduras

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard โ€“ Guatemala

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ Thunderbirds Marine โ€“ Placencia โ€“ Belize

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ Placencia Yacht Club โ€“ Belize

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina Makax โ€“ Isla Mujeres โ€“ Mexico

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Marina V&V โ€“ Quintana Roo โ€“ Mexico

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡จ South Bank Marina & Boatyard โ€“ Turks and Caicos

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ Romora Bay Resort and Marina โ€“ Bahamas

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ Elizabeth on the Bay Marina โ€“ Bahamas

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ Great Harbour Cay Marina โ€“ Bahamas

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina โ€“ Bahamas

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ด Ocean World Marina โ€“ Dominican Republic

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ด Marina Puerto Bahia โ€“ Dominican Republic

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Marathon Marina โ€“ Marathon Keys

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Pier 66 Hotel & Marina โ€“ Ft. Lauderdale, USA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ IGY Marina at Ortega Landing โ€“ Jacksonville, FL , USA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina โ€“ FL , USA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. โ€“ Georgia, USA

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hazzard Marine โ€“ Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Holden Beach โ€“ Town Dock, North Carolina , USA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Portside Marina โ€“ Morehead City, North Carolina USA

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Regatta Point Marina โ€“ Deltaville, Virginia USA

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