FLEET UPDATE 2024-11-10

FLEET UPDATE 2024-11-10

“As you sail across the oceans, each wave becomes a chapter in a story only the wind and sea can shape.”

⚓ Las Perlas 🇵🇦 Panama

LATEST NEWS

• January Gear Demos+ Pitch Week
• Pictures Of The Weeek
• Most Unwelcome Visitor Award Entries
• 24-25′ Panama Posse Kick Off Barra De Navidad 🇲🇽
• Green Cay Marina 🇻🇮 Usvi Sponsors The Ocean Posse
• Diquís Delta Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
• Minamitorishima Island 🇯🇵 Japan
• Hurricane Milton 🌀created A New Navigable Pass
• Caribbean Lap Report 📍 Sv Jubel
• French Polynesia 🇵🇫 Long Stay Visa Application:
• Hakim Marina & Boat Yard 🇧🇿 Belize
• Different Ways Of Eating Raw Fish
• Meet The Fleet 🛥️
• Posse Perk: 🛰️ Tttracking …
• Iximché 🇬🇹 Guatemala
• Video Of The Week
• The French Panama Canal Bond

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Goodnight Sicily🥰 Sea….you soon Malta! 😅 — at Portopalo Isola Delle Correnti 🇮🇹 ITALY >>

Happy To Announce Our First Sponsorship Marina In The Bvi’s: 🇻🇬
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour >>>

SV VIVA made it to Fiji 🇫🇯
BRAVO ZULU!…>>>

Found the answer, fish Tacos, cold beer, warm water and the love of my life.
La Huerta 🇲🇽 Mexico >>>

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK

MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR

How the heck did the Iguana get onboard 🤷‍♀️

MY NEXT CHAPTER 🇺🇸 Chris & Shawna & crew – Selene 59′

… MORE >>>

ook closely. An unwanted guest. How in the world did a frog get on the boat. It’s been raining a lot but raining frogs?

SY REMEDY 🇺🇸 Natalie & Karl – Leopard 45’
more >>>

• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR
• YODA OF THE YEAR
• SPEEDY AWARD
• THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
  sponsored by NOVAMAR
• COURAGE AWARD
• CLEAN OCEAN AWARD

• MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR
• HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
• SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION AWARD
  sponsored by PREDICT WIND
• GALLEY GOD(ESS)
• GOOD SAMARITAN
• BOAT YOGA POSE
• SANDCASTLE OF THE YEAR

3) OCEAN POSSE EVENTS & GATHERINGS

A great way to meet with fellow adventurers and sailors and explorers in person

4) GREEN CAY MARINA 🇻🇮 USVI
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

17° 45.5983′ N 064°40.1116′ W

We are proud to Sponsor the Ocean Posse.

We are offering a 10% discount off our Daily Rate.

10% off of our Monthly Rate for 1 month.

.05 cents a gallon discount on Diesel and Gasoline.

marina details >>>

• Pump out.
• Excellent US Mail Service for shipping in.
• Fuel: Diesel and 91 Octane Gasoline
• 30/50 amp electrical service. (No European service)
• Protected safe harbor
• 154 slips
• max L, D, W = 100ft, 8ft, 30ft
• Fresh water
• Ice
• Showers
• Laundry facilities
• Pool

• On-site restaurant:The Deep End
• GYM
• Beach
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fitness center with cardio, circuit training & free weights.
• Tennis privileges on 4 tennis courts.
• Use of Tamarind Reef Resort’s pool, kayaks, and snorkels
• 20% discount on rooms at Tamarind Reef Resort
• Premier North Shore location (close to Buck Island for easy recreation)
• 24-hour security, parking & storage units

7) HURRICANE MILTON 🌀 CREATED
A NEW NAVIGABLE PASS

27°12.5533′ N 82°30’44.0″W

“Nature Bats Last” usually harkens images of nature taking over in ways that override human construction and development. In this case, however, Hurricane Milton re-opened a navigable pass on the Southwest Florida coast that has been closed for 41 years and many locals are thrilled. This new pass goes by the name Midnight Pass, as it was before, or Milton Pass, as some are calling it now. While this pass has been closed in with sand and silt since 1983, the two hurricanes to sweep across Florida’s Southwest coast recently changed that. The channel is navigable ‘for now’ and cuts through Siesta Key giving boaters another way to transit between the ocean and Little Sarasota Bay. … more >>>

The force of Hurricane Milton piled up sand and made a shelf along the shore just inside Little Sarasota Bay near the Pass. Photo credit Michael Harris

Michael Harris reports in the local Observer:

What Milton did is more than open a wide lane for boats to go from the bay to the Gulf, it’s more about filtering out the muck of Little Sarasota Bay and “breathing” clean water into it from the gulf.

The water of the bay had been trapped with no outflow for a stretch of nearly 15 miles. Over the years, it was brown from various pollutants, algae and at times gave off an unwelcome odor…. It was a relatively lifeless strip of sand that acted as a barrier between lovely, clear pristine waters of the Gulf on one side, and the tea-colored, cloudy bay.
… more >>>

8) CARIBBEAN LAP REPORT 📍 SV JUBEL

9) FRENCH POLYNESIA 🇵🇫
LONG STAY VISA APPLICATION:

It’s a Process not Rocket Science

The best place to start getting familiar with the procedure is on the French governments visa wizard landing page: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-wizard On the visa-wizard page you enter in your nationality, your destination, and plans in said destination. In short you will find that with the exception of: Citizens of the European Union, Monaco and Andorra, for all territories. Citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, except French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) all citizens wishing to stay in French Polynesia for more than 90 days must apply for a long-stay visa BEFORE arriving in French Polynesia.

Anywhere there is a French Embassy one may apply for a long-stay visa for French Polynesia. We were planning to set sail from Panama so we had our application appointment in Panama City and said as much on the application. As a US citizen with plans to cruise in French Polynesia for more than 90 days the wizard determined that I needed to apply for a long-stay visa and then directed me to the online application link. In this link you create an account with a username and password. You may then access, fill out, and submit your application. Once the application is submitted you can book an appointment to go in person to the embassy to present yourself, your application and all required supporting documents. … more >>>

10) HAKIM MARINA & BOAT YARD 🇧🇿 BELIZE
SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE

We sponsor the OCEAN Posse with a 15 % discount
200 gross metric tons | 30 feet wide Travel lift

Sailboat/Power Boat ( rates in BZD divide in 1/2 for USD pricing )

36 – 45 $1,800

46 – 55 $2,000

56 – 65 $2,800

66 – 75 $3,000

Catamarans

36 – 45 $ 1,680

46 – 55 $ 2,400

56 – 65 $ 2,760

66 – 75 $ 3.500

CONTACT Andy Vargas

Hakim Marina Ltd

hakim.marinaltd@gmail.com

Haul out map with quick size and weight references

11) DIFFERENT WAYS OF EATING RAW FISH
🐟 ACROSS THE OCEANS

12) MEET THE FLEET 🛥️

13) POSSE PERK: 🛰️ TTTRACKING …

About Fleet Tracking:

Tracking is designed to give interesting parties an overview of where vessels may be on their voyage. For specific vessel details including their float plan, latest updates, changes, positions and specific location related questions please contact each vessel directly. If you are on passage all of us and the fleet can monitor your progress. Use the offshore app and update your position manually or get the data hub to do this automatically.

14) IXIMCHÉ 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA

15) SAFETY AND SECURITY

16) MEDIA PARTNERS

OCEAN NAVIGATOR

Complimentary digital subscriptions for all Ocean Posse participants

Please visit this link to get your free digital subscription >>>

17) SPONSORSHIP MARINAS
WITH OCEAN POSSE DISCOUNTS

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle , Ventura, USA

🇺🇸 Vintage Marina , Oxnard, USA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay , Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 ECV MARINA – 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

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Barra de 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

🇨🇷 Flamingo Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 & Guatemala

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize

🇧🇿 Hakim Marina & Boatyard – Belize

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – 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

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 ST. CROIX YACHT CLUB – USVI

🇻🇮 GREEN CAY MARIN A – USVI

🇻🇬 VIRGIN GORDA YACHT HARBOUR – BVI

🇵🇷 MARINA PESCADERIA – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 DOMINICA MARINE CENTER – Dominica

🇰🇳 PORT ZANTE MARINA – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL, USA

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

🇺🇸 Titusville Marina – FL, USA

🇺🇸 Port 32 Marinas – 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 , US

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

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

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA USA

🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Virginia , USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia US

🇧🇲 PIER 41 MARINA – Bermuda

🇧🇲 CAROLINE BAY MARINA – Bermuda

🇵🇹 MARINA DE CASCAIS – PORTUGAL

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – PORTUGAL

🇪🇸 ALCAIDESA MARINA – SPAIN

🇪🇸 MARINA DEL ODIEL – SPAIN

🇪🇸 IGY MÁLAGA MARINA – SPAIN

🇮🇹 MARINA MOLO VECCHIO – ITALY

🇪🇸 PUERTO SOTOGRANDE – SPAIN

🇪🇸 YACHT PORT CARTAGENA – SPAIN

🇬🇮 OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA – GIBRALTAR

🇨🇻 MARINA MINDELO – CAPE VERDE

Check this map for an Ocean Posse friendly marina near you

18) OCEAN POSSE SPONSORS

• ABERNATHY – PANAMA
• BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
• BOAT HOW TO
• CABRALES BOAT YARD
• CENTENARIO CONSULTING – PANAMA CANAL
• CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
• DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
• DIGITAL YACHT
• DOWNWIND MARINE
• EL JOBO DIST. COSTA RICA
• FOUNTAINE PAJOT
• FLOR DE CAÑA
• HAKIM MARINA AND BOAT YARD
• HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
• HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
• LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
• MARINA PAPAGAYO

• NOVAMAR YACHT INSURANCE
• PANAMA YACHT BROKER
• PREDICT WIND
• SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
• SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
• SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
• SHAFT SHARK
• SUN POWERED YACHTS
• WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
• WIKUS MARINE AUTO
• WESTMARINE PRO
• YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS

19) VIDEO OF THE WEEK

San Blas in the wrong season ?

20) THE PANAMA CANAL

The French attempt to construct the Panama Canal in the late 19th century was an ambitious and ultimately tragic endeavor led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, the mastermind behind the successful Suez Canal. Driven by the vision of creating a maritime shortcut that would bridge the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the French project began in 1881. However, they faced immense challenges, from the dense, disease-ridden tropical rainforest to the formidable engineering obstacles presented by Panama’s terrain.

The endeavor was plagued by outbreaks of yellow fever and malaria, which decimated the workforce. Approximately 22,000 workers died during the French construction efforts from 1881 to 1889. Most of these deaths were caused by diseases like yellow fever and malaria, as well as accidents related to the challenging working conditions.and the challenging mountainous terrain made excavation far more complex than anticipated.

The combination of high mortality rates, financial mismanagement, and severe underestimation of the technical demands led to the project’s failure by 1889, resulting in a scandal that shook France and bankrupted the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique.

The abandoned French infrastructure later served as the foundation for the successful completion of the canal in the early 20th century, making the French attempt a costly but critical precursor in realizing this major feat of engineering.

1880 French Panama Canal Bond

21) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

• SSCA
• Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua
• Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica
• Advertising Partners – Summerlin, LV – USA
• Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

Cidade Velha Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde