FLEET UPDATE 2023-09-03

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

September 3, 2023

“It
is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is on a lee
shore, and foresees a hurricane, stands out to sea and encounters a
storm to avoid a shipwreck.”  

– Charles Caleb Colton

TOP NEWS  

• Season 7:  Registration Is Open And 148 Yachts Have Already Signed Up !
• Pictures of the Week
• Sunday, September 24, 2023: New Vessels On-boarding Zoom
• 3 West Coast Mexican  🇲🇽 destinations south from the west coast of the USA 
• Tablet And Pad Navigation Zoom Seminar Monday, September 4th
• Meet The Fleet: MV KOSMOS
• 6 Panama Posse Events For Season 7
• Season 7 Perks  
• Boat Preparations for leaving home waters and entering new countries
• What and Where is the Barrel of Hope?
• Ensenada Cruiseport Village Marina  🇲🇽 Sponsors the Panama Posse
• Land Trip to El Valle de Anton, 🇵🇦  Panama
• Culture:  FOCUS ON BELIZE 🇧🇿
• Must See: Isla Isabel National Park,  🇲🇽 Mexico
• Boat for Sale
• The gunkholes from San Diego to Barra de Navidad 
• Ocean Posse News

148 Yachts have already signed up !

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Isla Pargo in the Secas Islands of Pacific 🇵🇦  Panama is a dream

SY JUBEL 🇨🇦 Leah & Kyle – Gulfstar 44′

Happy
hour at Vista Mar, 🇵🇦  Panama which lasted 5 hours 🍺🍷🥃 😎 14
people, 6 boat of which 3 are Panama Posse; Queso Grande II, Oz &
Mindelo. 

Great times with great people!

SY QUESO GRANDE II 🇺🇸 Lance & Sherri – Seawind 41′

SY OZ 🇺🇸  Sue & Steve – Catana 40′

SY MINDELO 🇵🇱 Niklaus & Bruna – Norman Cross 42′

 

Last night’s show at Paradise Village Marina, Nuevo Vallarta 🇲🇽 Mexico

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

2) SAVE THE DATE 

SUNDAY,  SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

NEW VESSELS ON-BOARDING ZOOM

        

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

YOU ARE CORDIALLY  

INVITED TO MEET YOUR PEERS 

      NEW VESSELS 
 ON-BOARDING ZOOM WITH NICOLE

            

 SUNDAY SEP 24 2023     

• 14:00 EASTERN  TIME  
• 13:00 PANAMA   TIME  
• 12:00 MEXICO   TIME  
• 11:00  PACIFIC TIME ACCESS THE ZOOM: MEETING WITH NICOLE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK >> 
  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85298241653?pwd=bzhqTDlja3dreHpndERzYjFoekcvdz09

3) THREE WEST COAST DESTINATIONS 
 JUST SOUTH FROM THE WEST COAST OF THE USA

EN ROUTE TO SEASON 7 
KICK OFF PARTY IN BARRA

Clearing into Mexico in Ensenada MX, raising our courtesy flag, and sailing south

The
Panama Posse highly recommends checking into Mexico in Ensenada as
opposed to Isla Cedros.  Mainly, if you are looking for a more
efficient check-in, Ensenada has localized, reliable office hours and
staffing in comparison to Isla Cedros.  Either way, once your
vessel and crew are cleared in you are free to begin voyaging the
Mexican coast at your leisure.  While making your way to the Season
7 Kick Off Party in Barra De Navidad, Mexico there are many incredible
destinations along the way.  3 destinations are highlighted below:
Islas San Benito del Oeste, Man of War Cove (or Puerto Magdalena in
Bahia Magdalena), and Isla Isabela.  

Each incredible.  Each unique.  Each only accessible by boat.  

DESTINATION 1: Islas San Benito del Oeste, 🇲🇽 Mexico  

Latitude: 28°18.11N  Longitude: 115° 34.66

View of Isla San Benito del Oeste, MX from the southern anchorage

 The
Islas San Benito is a group of three small islets that lie in the
Pacific Ocean off the west coast of the Baja Peninsula, about 225nm SE
of Ensenada and 55nm NW of Bahia Turtugas.  The islands are
surrounded by rocks and patches of algae so careful watch is required.
Many Birds and marine mammals are on, along, and surrounding these
shores.  There is a small community on the island; the 2001 census
recorded a population of two people in Benito del Oeste The other
islands are not inhabited.  There is a coopertive abalone aquafarm
there.  If you are lucky enough to have the weather window to drop
your hook, do not miss the chance.  

Neighboring Isla Cedros at Sunrise

DESTINATION 2: Man of War Cove (or Puerto Magdalena in Bahia Magdalena) 🇲🇽 

Latitude: 24°38.918’N  Longitude: 112°08.013W

Honestly, Man of War Cove (or Puerto Magdalena) is just the beginning of the wonder that is Bahia Magdalena.  

Big boats safely anchored in the background as we dinghy tour up the estuary

Shaking off our sea legs on the sand dunes into the estuary in Magdalena Bay

Bahia
Magdalena is all but cut off from the ocean by a varied stretch of
long, narrow, tall barrier islands.  Inside the 325 square mile bay
there are expansive estuaries, sand dunes, and mangroves that a wide
variety of wildlife call home.  Grey Whales migrate here annually
from January to April to breed and have their calves.  Bahia
Magdalena is their sanctuary and it is a truly special place to enter
into.  In the small village of Puerto Magdalena one may find a
small tienda with light provisions.  

DESTINATION 3: Isla Isabel  🇲🇽 Mexico

Latitude: 28° 18.11N  Longitude: 115° 34.66

Blue footed boobies court, mate and nest on Isla Isabella.

Crossing
ESE from the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, Isla Isabella is a
small island found 15nm off mainland Mexico south of Mazatlan.
This island is a bird sanctuary that some people refer to as the
Galapagos of Mexico.  The island is teaming with blue footed
boobies, frigate birds, and iguanas.  The near shore waters are
frequented by humpback whales and dolphins and home to a myriad of small
fish.  The island can be explored on foot on multiple trails, in
the water with a snorkel mask, or along the tide line at low tide.
There are three main anchorages each providing protection from a
different wind and sea states and yet the island is a small isolated
offshore island so getting a weather window to stop and enjoy Isla
Isabella is an opportunity to be thankful for.  It is definitely
unforgettable.   

Frigate birds overlooking tide pools and the southern anchorage on Isla Isabella

Ilsa Isabella  🇲🇽  Mexico  is in Good Nautical

4) MARINE 

ZOOM SEMINAR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 
12:00 PM PACIFIC TIME >>

PRESENTED BY DIGITAL YACHT  

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.

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 

SAVE THE DATE 
MONDAY SEP 4th 2023
 12:00 PM PACIFIC TIME  

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81099680629?pwd=ZnpocFhLK0pQYjYvTERsbU84Vkkydz09

AIS display on mobile devices via WIFI & Digital yachts 

5) MEET THE FLEET 

MV KOSMOS

Family of 3 currently in San Diego preparing for southbound departure
Current Position San Diego, California
32°37’19.7″N 117°06’03.3″W

Aboard MV Kosmos are Eric, Christi, and their son Keith. 

We
bought Kosmos (Nordhavn 43) new in 2006, circumnavigated from
2007-2009, did a few shorter trips around the West Coast, and have about
42,000nm under her keel as of 2023. Keith was born in 2012, and ever
since the vision was to take him cruising full-time. We are finally in a
position to make it happen, and our first step was doing the Sea of
Cortez for 8 months in 2022-2023. We had a wonderful time. We are
getting the boat ready to go cruising again for this next season. The
Panama Posse routes looks like exactly where we want to go! Cruising
with other kid boats is a priority for us. We are glad to be a part of
the Panama Posse.

MV Kosmos anchored in the Sea of Cortez

SY KOSMOS 🇺🇸 Eric, Christi, & Keith – Nordhavn 43′

 
 6)  ALL PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 
 now listed @
https://oceanposse.com/calendar

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 
🏆
GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD 

Lucky Chucky laying down  the winning gauntlet and scooping up the coveted Galley Gods award  in Barra 

MY HO’OKIPA 🇺🇸 Lisa & Lucky Chucky – Selene 43′

PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

① ANNAPOLIS 
US SAIL BOAT SHOW 

OCTOBER  12 – 15, 2023
ANNAPOLIS, MD  🇺🇸 BOOTH VB 10

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

② SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA + EVENT CENTER 
SATURDAY, OCT 29 2023
  CHULA VISTA 🇺🇸  
SAN DIEGO

LEARN + HAVE FUN AND MEET THE FLEET
13:00 – SEMINARS

18:00 – INVOCATION OF THE FLEET

18:30 – PARTY & OPEN RUM BAR

③  PANAMA POSSE 
KICK OFF WEEKEND
DEC 7 – 10, ’23
BARRA DE NAVIDAD 🇲🇽 MX 

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.

SPONSORED BY BELIZE TOURSIM 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx

TEL +52 (314) 337 9014

④  CLUB DE PESCA 
YACHT FEST 
SAT, JAN 20 ’24 CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 CO

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. 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

gerencia@clubdepescadecartagena.com

TEL  +57 (5)  660 6615

⑤  OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA + SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

FLEET MEET UP

SAT. FEB 3 ’24
SHELTER BAY MARINA 
🇵🇦  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 – GM juanjo@shelterbaymarina.com
Tel (+507) 433-3581

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

SAT. MAY 11 ’24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

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

7)  SEASON 7 PERKS 

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

    Adventure and Exploration ⦾  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 ⦾ 
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 ⦾  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 Immersion⦾  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 ⦾ 
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 ⦾ 
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 ⦾ 
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.

 
PANAMA POSSE Pre-Season get ready 

SEPTEMBER ACTION ITEM ONE

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO FREE FLEET TRACKING  >>

SEPTEMBER ACTION ITEM TWO

SAVE MONEY BY SIGNING UP FOR YOUR WEST MARINE PRO DISCOUNT >>

SEPTEMBER ACTION ITEM THREE

WATCH THE ROUTE AND OPEN CPN SEMINARS >>

 
8) PANAMA POSSE  
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND WIN AN AWARD 

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. 

• 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)
• GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
• BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
• COURAGE AWARD

JUST ONE OF THE BEST REWARDS:  Flor de Caña 12 Year old Rum

Thunderheads tell stories, so can you.

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

SY WHIRLWIND Maurisa, Mike, Russell, & Josea

9) BOAT PREPARATIONS FOR LEAVING HOME WATERS

AND ENTERING NEW COUNTRIES 
 

Leaving Port is exciting especially under a rainbow 

Leaving
ones home waters and entering a new country is certainly a big change
and there are many essential details not to forget.  Checklists are
handy tools for preparing for big changes.  Beyond the obvious
boat essentials like checking your systems, having safety equipment
onboard, topping your fluids, and changing your zincs, please see the
checklist below for details not to be forgotten when setting out on a
long distance voyage with the Panama Posse.

• If
  an EPIRB is onboard, register it with the NOAA.  Before leaving
  confirm that all information is current.  This includes vessel
  name, your primary phone number, emergency contact name/s and address/es
• A Ship Stations License is required by the FCC for travelling in international territories
• Make sure the MMSI number of your vessel is registered in your name.
• Have your boat documentation or registration up to date and in order.  
• If
  the boat is documented or registered in the name of someone not present
  or the name of a business or organization a letter notarized by the
  owner authorizing the captain and crew to be operating the vessel is
  required to enter other countries.
• Depending
  on the country you enter you will buy a Temporary Import Permit.
  This is an important document to keep with the vessel the entire
  time in the country of entry.
• Current passport for everyone onboard ideally good for the duration of your stay abroad
• Many
  countries require a Crew List upon entry which states everyone onboard,
  their Date of Birth, their rank on the vessel and their passport
  number.
• If navigating into Mexico, Mexican Liability Insurance is required to Navigate in Mexican waters. 
• If
  navigating into Mexico, upon exit the captain is required to show a
  boaters education card, ASA certification, or a captains license.

• Wherever you go along the route, be prepared for entry and exit requirements and seasonal changes.

10) ENSENADA CRUISEPORT VILLAGE MARINA 🇲🇽 MEXICO  SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

31° 51.2766′ N 116° 37.2433′ W

We are pleased to welcome the Participants of the Panama Posse to 

Ensenada, BC 🇲🇽 Mexico

As a special welcome rate we offer 2 nights and one free !

In
the minimum stay of 2 nights, you get 1 extra night for free + special
DAILY rate for the participants with boats with a length up to 65 ft:
$2.00 USD per foot of the vessel + tax + free assistance to clear in and
out of Mexico, immigration and to get the Temporary Importation Permit
as long as they present all the documents as required  by the port
authorities.

SERVICES

• 189 slips from 36’ to 68’ and 6 end ties from 83’ to 135’
•  350’ mega yacht area
• Dock box with water supply and electricity capacity (30, 50 and 100 amp end tie)
• Double breakwater protection, insuring the calmest marina in Ensenada area
• Concrete Bellingham Marine built docks
• Launch ramp
• Parking
• Laundry room
• Restrooms and showers
• Port Clearance and Customs assistance

AMENITIES

• Controlled access to facilities
• 24 hour security
• Dock carts
• Downtown within walking distance
• Friendly environment
• Pet friendly
• BBQ area

https://panamaposse.com/ensenada-cruiseport-village

11)  LAND TRIPS:

EL VALLE DE ANTON, 🇵🇦 PANAMA

A steep climb to the top of this knob yields views of the valley and town below.

El
Valle de Anton is a small town in Western Panama nestled in the crater
of an ancient and extinct volcano.  This is the second largest
inhabited volcano crater in the world.  The mountains encircling
the town are steep dense jungle.  The microclimate here, next to
the cloud forest create amazing and abundant varieties of flora and
fauna. 

View from the rim of an ancient volcano down into El Valle, 🇵🇦 Panama

View to the Ocean from The top.

We particularly enjoyed seeing many tropical birds and butterflies.

This Camouflage is so attractive!

El
Valle is a popular weekend getaway for city dwelling Panamanians and
adventure travelers.  There are many natural wonders and
attractions including history museums, butterfly research station,
hiking, swimming, horseback riding, bird watching, zip lining, and more.
On the southern side of town there are thermal underwater rivers
that peek out and are plumbed into swimming pools.  

This pool was a delightful place to rest and refresh morning, noon, and night!

Land
trips are a great way to see more than meets the eye from the coast.
El Valle de Anton is less than an hour drive from Vista Mar
Marina.  Thank you SY Whirlwind for sharing your stories and your
photos.  

SY WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 Maurisa, Mike, Russell & Josea – Alajuela 48’

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 & THREADED CHAT !

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

THIS  COMM TOOL HAS  
core concepts **STREAMS** and **TOPICS**

 

STREAMS are knowledge and information streams you are interested in 

TOPICS are
just that within each STREAM ( think of a subject in an email ) you can
create a topic or use an existing topic when composing a message

Here is a quick tutorial

https://zulip.com/help/getting-started-with-zulip](https://zulip.com/help/getting-started-with-zulip

GESTALT PROTOCOL is not a cult thing it’s a communication protocol.

 SHARE EXPERIENCES and FACTS,  NOT  OPINIONS 

ZULIP / CHAT.PANAMAPOSSE.COM  AVAILABLE ON THESE PLATFORMS

• Webbrowser
• iOS
• Android
• PC APP
• MAC APP
• LINUX Desktop
• and Terminal

13) CULTURE 🇧🇿 BELIZE 

The
culture of Belize is a mix of influences and people from Kriol, Maya,
East Indian, Garinagu aka  Garifuna , Mestizo  and Mennonites
who are of German descent, with many other cultures from Chinese to
Lebanese. It is a unique blend that emerged through the country’s long
and complex history.

🇧🇿 CULINARY STAPLES

Rice and beans: A staple, often served with stewed chicken, pork, or beef.

Coconut Milk: Used frequently in Belizean cuisine, particularly in dishes like “Seré,” a Garifuna fish soup.

Corn: Used in a variety of forms, from tortillas to tamales.

Seafood:
Given Belize’s proximity to the Caribbean Sea, seafood is abundant and
features prominently, including conch, lobster, and various types of
fish.

 

SIGNATURE DISHES 

Rice and Beans with Stew Chicken: Considered the national dish,
it is commonly served with coleslaw or a side salad.

    Pupusas: Thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat.

    Johnny Cakes: A type of biscuit often filled with ham, chicken, or cheese.

    Tamales: Corn dough pockets filled with meat, beans, or vegetables, usually steamed in a banana leaf.

    Fry Jacks: Deep-fried dough pieces, often served with breakfast.

BELIZE BEVERAGES 

Belikin Beer: The national beer of Belize.

    Seaweed Shakes: A traditional drink made with seaweed, condensed milk, nutmeg, and other spices.

Cashew and Sorrel Wine: Locally produced fruit wines.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Hudut: A Garifuna fish stew made with plantains and coconut milk, often served during cultural festivals.

Dukunu: A sweet corn dish that is wrapped and steamed in corn husks, traditionally made for holidays and special occasions.

 FOLKLORE 

In Belizean folklore, we find the legends of La Llorona, Cadejo,   the Tata Duende,
and X’tabai. The idea of the mystical healing and Obeah is prominent in
Belizean legend, and there is still talk of evil shaman practices like
putting “Obeah” on certain houses. This is known to be done by burying a
bottle with the ‘evil’ under a tree close by the house.  

MUSIC AND ART

Punta is
by the far most popular genre of Garifuna music and has become the most
popular genre in all of Belize. It is distinctly Afro-Caribbean, and is
sometimes said to be ready for international popularization like
similarly-descended styles (reggae, calypso, merengue, etc.).
Established stars include Andy Palacio, Herman “Chico” Ramos, “Mohobub”
Flores, Adrian “The Doc” Martinez, and Lindsford “Supa G” Martinez. A
slower, more melodic variant, known as Paranda, has been catching on
recently behind the talents of Honduras’ Aurelio Martinez and Paul Nabor
of Punta Gorda; Nabor’s signature track “Naguya Nei” is considered the
informal popular anthem of the Garifuna nation.

Brukdown is
a very popular modern style of Belizean music related to Calypso. It
evolved out of the music and dance of loggers, especially a form called
buru. Its greatest proponents include Wilfred Peters and Gerald “Lord”
Rhaburn of Belize City and Leela Vernon of Punta Gorda.

Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca
imported from Jamaica and the rest of the West Indies, and Rap,
Hip-Hop, heavy metal and rock music from the United States, are also
popular among the youth of Belize. Belize’s recording industry turns out
a few CDs each year; the majority of musical exposure occurs at monthly
concerts featuring Belizean and international artists sharing the same
card, or else DJ’s mixing music at local nightclubs.

14) PANAMA POSSE SWAG

PANAMA POSSE SWAG ON SALE NOW

 

15) MUST SEE: 

 ISLA ISABELLA 🇲🇽  NATIONAL PARK, MEXICO

The rock structures surrounding Isla Isabel National  Park are jagged and dramatic

Isla
Isabel National Park is a national park and protected area located off
the coast of Nayarit. This isolated island was one Jacques Cousteau’s
favorite places and Cousteau himself made the recommendation to the
Mexican government to designate this island as a National Park. He spent
a great deal of time here and has aired many specials on this fabulous
gem. The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau aired in 1975.  

The
island is uninhabited by humans, though there is a seabird reproductive
research program run by UNAM and tourists visit to camp, fish and bird
watch. After having depleted a huge colony of Sooty Terns, which in 1978
had over 150,000 pairs, cats were finally eradicated from the island in
1995 and the Terns are slowly recovering.  The biodiversity and
migratory populations of animals that live and return here year after
year is a stunning MUST SEE.

The male frigate bird shows off his red pouch when looking to impress the ladies.

The male blue footed boobie dance for the female who lays her eggs directly on the sand.

Approaching Isla Isabel at sunrise can be quite serene.

https://panamaposse.com/isla-isabella

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

 

16)  PANAMA POSSE BOAT FOR SALE

FULLY EQUIPPED & READY TO GO ANYWHERE

SY ARROW flying her spinnaker in the Sea of Cortez 🇲🇽  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

 

17)  75+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle –  Ventura, USA

🇲🇽 Cruise Port Village – 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  

🇨🇷 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 

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte  Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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  

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🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

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Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse

19° 11.6383′ N 069° 21.3283′ W

18)  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  
• DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
• SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES 

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

19) GUNKHOLE * 
FROM SAN DIEGO TO 
BARRA DE NAVIDAD 🇲🇽 MX 

 * to make a series of short pleasure trips by boat, as from bay to bay

Start at Cruiseport Village Marina Ensenada and do your Mexico check ins 31° 51.2766′ N 116° 37.2433′ W

⓪ San Diego Police Dock 32° 42.537′ N   117° 14.10543′ W – ⛽💧

① Ensenada Cruiseport Village Marina  31° 51.2766′ N 116° 37.2433′ W 60 nm ⛽💧

② Punta  Santo  Tomas   31° 33.1589 N 116° 40.6879 W 18 nm

③ Bahia Colonet Bight 30° 57.9028 N   116° 17.0747 W 40 nm

④ Isla San Martin  North Bay 30° 29.178 N   116° 6.1356 W 30 nm

⑤ Bahia San Quintin 30° 22.5924′ N 115° 59.0887′ W 9 nm

⑥ Isla San Gernomio 29° 47.3276′ N   115° 47.4296′ W 37 nm

⑦ Fondadero San Carlos 29°  37.3596′ N   115° 28.565′ W 19 nm

⑧ Isla Cedros N 28° 20.212′ N 115° 11.434′ W 79 nm

⑨ Turtle Bay / Bahia Tortugas 27° 41.2544′ N 114° 53.2545′ W   42 nm⛽💧

⑩ Bahia Asuncion 27° 08.1355′ N 114° 17.4206′ W 46 nm⛽ 💧

⑪ Bahia San Hipolito  26° 59.3362′ N 113° 57.6966′ W 20 nm

⑫ Bahia Ballenas 26° 46.0426′ N   113° 30.0266′ W 28 nm

⑬ San Juanico / Scorpion Bay 26° 14.7986′ N   112° 28.333′ W 64 nm

⑭ Bahia Santa Maria 24° 46.133′ N   112° 15.441′ W 90 nm

⑮ Cabo San Lucas East 22° 53.304′ N   109° 53.844′ W *172 nm ⛽💧

⑯ Los Frailes 23° 22.836′ N 109° 25.297′ W 40 nm

⑰ Isla de Pajaros 23° 15.2645′ N 106° 28.3305′ W *163 nm ⛽💧

⑱ Isla Isabella Anchorage South 21° 50.5266′ N 105° 52.907′ W 91 nm

⑲ San Blas Outer Anchorage 21° 31.043′ N 105° 14.566′ W 41 nm ⛽💧

⑳ Punta de Mita 20° 45.764′ N 105° 31.15′ W 48 nm ⛽💧

㉑ Punta Ipala 20° 14.2306′ N 105° 34.4255′ W 32 nm

㉒ Chamela – N 19° 35.0404′ N 105° 7.8663′ W 47 nm

㉓ Isla Paraiso – E 19° 28.6194′ N 105° 3.7637′ W 8 nm

㉔ Tenacatita – Inner Bay 19° 17.9207′ N 104° 50.1528′ W 17 nm

㉕ Marina Puerto Navidad 19° 11.7294′ N 104° 40.8748′ W 11 nm ⛽💧

*overnight  

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

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

21) 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

22) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

CROSS TO OR FROM EUROPE WITH THE

ATLANTIC POSSE  
FORMING NOW

Meet up with the Atlantic Posse Planning committee 🇫🇷 Cannes Yacht Festival Sep 14 ‘2023

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voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

yeah we go there !

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HISTORIC PORTS ⚓ OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

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is a breathtaking performance. There is a lot more to this ritual than
just a spectacular dance as it comes from centuries of tradition and is
infused with lots of old-time lore and even personalization by
performers.

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