FLEET UPDATE 2025-02-23

“There was wildlife, untouched, a jungle at the border of the sea,
never seen by those who floated on the opaque roof.
Describing his early experience, in 1936, when a fellow naval officer,
Philippe Tailliez, gave him goggles to see below the Mediterranean Sea surface.”

— Jacques-Yves Cousteau

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FLEET UPDATE 2025-02-16

• Pictures of the week
• Biggest Fish (Or Not) + Award Categories
• BOLO Quiet
• Passage to the Gambiers 🇵🇫
• EVENT IN FIJI 🇫🇯 Meet the South Pacific Cruising Fleet
• Moorings in Paradise Exhumas 🇧🇸 Bahamas
• Marina Bahia Golfito 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
• Must See San Juan 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
• El Salvador 🇸🇻 Bar crossing update
• New Anchorage ⚓ SY Knot Right
• Haulout Facilities
• Benefits of joining the Ocean Posse
• Sun Powered Yachts ☀️⛵ Sponsors The Ocea Posse
• Shakira In Barranquilla
• Sailing the Mosquito Coast 🦟
• Howler Monkeys
• Ocean Posse fleet tracking
• Port Olry 🇻🇺 Vanuatu
• A most badass civilian captain

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1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

finding the wind along the northern route on the Pacific Crossing

SY JUBEL 🇨🇦 Kyle & Leah – Gulfstar 44′

@ anchor in the Marquesas 🇵🇫 French Polynesia

MY DOWNSHIFTING 🇺🇸 Carine – Nordhavn 47′

Stern tied at Ogopsibudup, a lovely little uninhabited and bug free island in the San Blas islands. Last night was definitely “paradise lost”. The wind started howling at 4am together with the rain. Two hatches were accidentally left open, resulting in water dumping on our electronics (one keyboard down, and I cannot charge my iPad). The wind caused our webbing band tied to a tree to “sing” while shuddering so loudly it shook the boat. At one point, I was tempted to dump the stern lines. The only consolation was gathering and dispensing c. 60 gallons of water into the tanks, which are now full. It was raining so hard I could keep the siphon flow going for ages. Naturally, in order to avoid my clothes getting wet, I was “au natural.” The lightning was so close I was amused by the thought of being struck, found stark naked on deck with buckets still in hand. I lived to tell this tale…

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

At the locks in the Panama Canal

SY WAYFINDER 🇺🇸 Robert & Lori &7 crew – Leopard 48

Delicious lobster dinner at Blue Dolphin Paradise Resort, Bocas del Toro Archipelago. Small eco-resort with excellent farm/sea-to-table restaurant in tranquil setting. Cruisers are very welcome. Great anchorage with good holding.

09° 13.55′ N 082°15.3583′ W

SY FORTIUDE X 🇨🇦 Stefanie & Torsten – Beneteau 43′

Thanks to Martini Mary we found paradise in the San Blas/Kuna Yala islands

We saw the picture and the name of the island they are anchored

We found an overnight tour to stay on the island of Miryadup. We kayaked over to say hello and thank you.Sharing information can help make a dream come true ⛵️🏝️

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 JP & Nicole – Lagoon 39′

Sunset in the gulf of Panama! Finally arrived after 7 days on the water from Chiapas! Excited to be here!

SY DAWN PATROL 🇺🇸 Laney & Mark – Outbound 46

2) OCEAN POSSE AWARD ENTRIES

BIGGEST FISH (OR NOT) CAUGHT

Smallest catch or uninvited guest ? You decide.

MY TIDINGS OF JOY 🇺🇸 Joy & Jeff – DeFever 52′

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4) B.O.L.O.
⚠️
SY QUIET

https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Quiet/?useGoogle ▶

The GASLOG HOUSTON resupplied QUIET last night. John’s immediate needs are met.

Please maintain a watch for him in your voyage.

Last known position Sat 22/Feb 2025, 16:57 GMT 0º 15.19′ s 110º 29.789′ W

Course: 250° true, 2.8 kts

He is in good health and making way, albeit slowly. His progress is slow due to the reduced sail area

Due to the now-extended nature of his trip, he would appreciate any assistance possible over the next part of his voyage. Pressing needs are for oil for his diesel engine (10-30 or 10-40 diesel rated), diesel fuel (any you can spare), canned tuna or chicken, crackers, any fresh produce at all. If you route north of the Galapagos, it is likely he will be more or less on your way as you pass by in a few weeks. His AIS is non functional, but his tracking link works at: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Quiet/? ▶

5) KIVAVERA
2,025 NM PASSAGE FROM
🇵🇦 PANAMA to THE GAMBIERS 🇵🇫

This our first leg in our 2025 Panama – South Pacific Ocean adventure ~> right now on crossing with landfall planed for GAMBIER ISLANDS

We left LA PLAYITA Marina this morning and set sails to GAMBIER ISLANDS in French Polynesia.

We enjoyed the boat community in Panama on both oceans 🌊😎

Looking forward to the restart of the SOUTH PACIFIC Posse calls.

SV KIVAVERA: 1205sm to GAMBIER; last 20h very rolly by waves from 90-120 degrees 🌊🌊👈

SY KIVAVERA 🇨🇭 Thomas and Gabriela – Conyplex B.V. 46′

6) SPECIAL EVENT
MEET THE SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISING FLEET

NAWI ISLAND – SAVU SAVU 🇫🇯 FIJI

SAT AUG 30 ’25

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THE SOUTH PACIFIC CROSSING PARTY

MEET AND MINGLE WITH THE
SOUTH PACIFIC 25′ CRUISING FLEET

MEET THE FRIENDLY FIJIANS

7) CHANGES IN PARADISE
EXHUMAS 🇧🇸 BAHAMAS

New Moorings Installed in The Exumas

A major development in The Exumas the installation of mooring balls throughout the area. Unlike the moorings introduced in Elizabeth Harbour, which involved community engagement, this latest rollout occurred without prior notice.

Reported in the Loose Cannon Substack article “Without Warning—Moorings Going In“, little information is available regarding the organization responsible for these installations. No official government statements have been issued to clarify their authority, yet significant resources are being invested in helical screw anchors.

Change is inevitable, and how the yachting community navigates this development remains to be seen.

Helix moorings can fail due to several factors, primarily related to excessive forces, material fatigue, and lack of maintenance. Here are the main failure points.

1. Excessive Load and Fatigue Failure

In rough seas, strong currents and wave action can generate forces exceeding the design limits of the mooring system.

Repeated cyclic loading (from waves and wind) can lead to fatigue failure, especially at connection points or welds.

2. Anchor Drag or Pullout

Helix anchors (screw anchors) rely on soil holding capacity. If the seabed erodes, or if the soil is weak, the anchor can lose grip and be dragged or pulled out.

Rapid changes in tension from waves and vessel motion can cause gradual loosening or sudden pullout.

3. Corrosion and Material Degradation

Saltwater exposure accelerates corrosion, weakening the metal components over time including underwater shackles and worn out chafed lines. Poor maintenance or undetected corrosion can lead to sudden failure under stress.

4. Snapping of Mooring Lines

In extreme conditions, high tension in the mooring lines can exceed their tensile strength, causing them to snap.

Dynamic loading from large waves and vessel movements increases the risk of line failure.

5. Hydrodynamic Forces on the Vessel

High waves and strong currents can cause excessive movement of the moored vessel, increasing strain on the mooring system and can unscrew the helix mooring.

If the vessel surges too much, it may generate shock loads that exceed the breaking strength of the mooring components.

WATCH THIS MOORING NIGHTMARE VIDEO ▶ Seth Hynes (The Sailing Family)

QUESTIONS
What are the legal implications for the entity responsible for paid moorings if a mooring fails, causing damage to a vessel and other vessels in it’s path? Specifically, in cases where the government authority has not publicly established the operator’s legitimacy, or certified the strength of each moorings – what recourse do boaters have if their vessel is damaged due to improper maintenance or equipment failure?
There is also a potential of sabotage of these moorings from disgruntled boaters who used to anchor in these same spots before.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAID MOORINGS

Private Moorings If a mooring is privately owned (e.g., by a marina or an individual), the owner is responsible for maintaining it. With ~ 60,000 yachts sailing to the Bahamas each yearthese moorings will be used and abused.

Public/Managed Moorings If operated by a harbor authority, yacht club, or government body, they typically assume responsibility, but read the fine print should something go wrong.

Mooring Owner’s Liability If a mooring fails due to poor maintenance, the owner of the mooring will be liable for damages but it falls into this grey zone of who’s fault it is.

Boat Owner’s Responsibility If a boat breaks free due to improper mooring (e.g., using an undersized line attaching yous vessel to the Mooring – or chafe – or neglecting inspections), the boat owner could be responsible.

Harbor Authority Liability If they maintain the moorings and it fails below the waterline due to neglect, they might be held responsible.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Boat Insurance Many policies cover damage if a mooring fails, but only if it was in good condition.

Third-Party Liability If a mooring failure damages other boats or property, liability insurance may cover the costs. Check your policy …

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08° 38.2033′ N 083° 10.255′ W

Maikol Barrantes

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Marina Bahia Golfito

info@marinabahiagolfito.com • Ofc: +506 4080-6090 • Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.

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9) MUST SEE
LA FORTALEZA · CASTILLO SAN CRISTÓBAL · CASTILLO SAN FELIPE DEL MORRO
SAN JUAN 🇵🇷 PUERTO RICO

La Fortaleza played a critical role in protecting San Juan and the Spanish interests in the Caribbean. Along with Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal, La Fortaleza formed part of an intricate defensive network designed to repel naval assaults. Positioned strategically along the entrance to San Juan Bay, it provided a first line of defense against enemy fleets attempting to seize control of Puerto Rico.

Despite its reinforcements, La Fortaleza’s primary function shifted as other, more advanced fortifications took precedence in military defense. By the 18th century, it was primarily used as the governor’s residence and an administrative center rather than a primary military stronghold.

The Seat of Government

Since the Spanish colonial era, La Fortaleza has served as the home and office of Puerto Rico’s governors. The tradition has continued through Puerto Rico’s transition from Spanish rule to U.S. territorial governance. Following the Spanish-American War in 1898, Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory, and La Fortaleza remained the executive mansion.

The site has witnessed key political moments, including the establishment of Puerto Rico’s local self-government in the 20th century. In 1952, when Puerto Rico adopted its own constitution as a Commonwealth of the United States, La Fortaleza continued as the official governor’s residence.

10) EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻
BAR CROSSING UPDATE

Hey everyone, just wanted to update anyone wanting to come visit Bahia del Sol in El Salvador. As of the first of this year, they no longer offer the discount for the required pilot boat. They didn’t bother to notify Bill & Jean, so we just figured it out today when checking out of the country.

The bar is no big deal anymore, their new policies and procedures make it very safe (no more surfing into the bay allowed) and it should be a no-skip destination for anyone on the west coast. Our time here has been grand. Now onwards to Costa Rica!

SY Pythia crossing the bar heading south east

SY PYTHIA 🇺🇸 Caleb – Beneteau 50′

11) GOOD NAUTICAL

NEW ANCHORAGE BY SY KNOT RIGHT 🇵🇦 PANAMA

KNOT RIGHT ANCHORAGE
⚓ APPROACH

⚓ 08° 48.1811′ N 081° 29.7499′ W

SY Knot Right anchored in this new anchorage

12) HAULOUT FACILITIES
ADD YOUR HAULOUTS – CAREENING SPOTS AND BOATYARDS TO THIS MAP

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SY Serentiy shared a careening spot for catamarans which can sit on their keels in Costa Rica – yes finally a free haul out using low tide – sail-drive maintenance for pros

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A STRUCTURED CHAT

The Ocean Posse chat runs on Zulip which is an open-source structured chat application that combines real-time and asynchronous messaging, making it great for fleet collaboration. It organizes conversations using streams

Streams & Topics

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• Topics act as threads within a stream, keeping conversations organized.
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• Messages are categorized under topics, making it easy to catch up later without missing context.

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• Supports Markdown, LaTeX (for math), code snippets, and image uploads.
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15) ARE YOU EXPERIENCED ?

SHAKIRA IN CONCERT
BARRANQUILLA 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known as Shakira, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and businesswoman. Born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, she is one of the most successful Latin artists of all time. Known as the “Queen of Latin Music,” Shakira has achieved global fame with her unique fusion of Latin, rock, and Arabic influences, as well as her signature belly dancing.

Keenan and Nicole outside one of Colombia’s largest stadiums eagerly waiting to get into the concert.
The global star delivered an unforgettable performance at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, ( capacity of 47000 seats) with a show filled with emotion, culture and a very special tribute to the Barranquilla Carnival. It was her first concert back in here hometown in 18 years .

Shakira’s transition to the English-language market came with Laundry Service (2001), featuring global hits like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.” Her unique sound and belly dancing set her apart from other pop artists.

Subsequent albums, including Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005) and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), produced major hits like “La Tortura” (with Alejandro Sanz) and “Hips Don’t Lie” (with Wyclef Jean), the latter becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

In 2009, she released She Wolf, followed by Sale el Sol (2010), which featured the FIFA World Cup anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” cementing her global superstar status.

LOCATION: 10° 55.605′ N 074°48.0316′ W
Stay at Puerto Velero Marina near Barranquilla

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

16) SAILING THE MOSQUITO COAST
🦟
160 NM OF CONFUSION

Sailing from the Panama Canal to Bocas del Toro in 3 day hoops was challenging

We sailed this coast before we looked for favorable wind conditions to get out of Colon Panama – with our buddy boat Knot Right in tow we left early Sunday morning from Shelter Bay marina and made the U turn around the Panama Canal Colon Breakwater entrance and headed west. Our plan was to hug the shore to find for a suitable anchorage 50 – 60 miles from the entrance before night fall.

Day one the battle was facing adverse currents vs well vs light head winds – creating less than ideal conditions – but still doable after being stuck in the marina for 2+ months

The current is against you all the way – the question is how much from 1/2 to 2 knots so prepare to go ssssloooow.

This is possible the most confused sea state with 3 elements battling for dominance

We found shelter behind the suspend mining operations breakwater and rode out the first night in 5 foot wind swells without much side swells wrapping around at the Punta Rincon Anchorage @ 09° 01.1441′ N, 80° 41.8465′ W ⚓ 17 feet – we pulled anchor at 5 AM and headed west.

As the wind picked up on day 2 with gusts up to 21 knots we crawled along the shore avg 5.3 knots till we found the Knot Right Anchorage mentioned above- the morning was full of head winds and still an uneven sea-state – we made about 55 nautical miles and settled in 23 feet without much wind and even and gentle 4 foot swells head on rolling into the anchorage 8 – 9 seconds apart. A wonderful way to go to sleep.
@ ⚓ 08° 48.1811′ N 081° 29.7499′ W

Entrance to Big Plantain Cay as viewed from 09° 06.0216′ N 081° 44.9944′ W

Knot Right en route

Once near Cayo Zapatilla we used SY Maison de Sante‘s path to enter Bocas de Toro from the back – we saw a minimum of 8.3 foot depth.

Admiral Maxi all smiles and happy to be back in the archipelago of Bocas del Toro

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Suzanne, Dietmar & Maxi – Lagoon 440
SY KNOT RIGHT 🇺🇸 Walt & Jearine – Beneteau 47′

17) HOWLER MONKEYS

Howler Monkey Wake-Up Call

Mexico City slickers Maria and Arturo had no idea what they were in for when they accepted an invitation from cousin Memo, the cheerful marina harbor master, to stay in his coastal jungle retreat near Chiapas. “Mi casa es su casa,” Memo had said. “Just watch out for the howlers.”

Maria had nodded politely, assuming “howlers” was some local slang for noisy neighbors or maybe an unruly parrot. Arturo, ever the city-bred skeptic, smirked. “I sleep through car alarms. What’s a little jungle noise?”

That night, lulled by the rhythmic chirping of the jungle, frogs, crickets and jungle night life the gentle sway of massive tropical trees, they drifted into a deep sleep. The house was charming—rustic but cozy. A perfect escape.

Until 5.15 AM.

A sound erupted from the treetops. Not just any sound. A guttural, otherworldly roar, like Satan himself had stubbed his toe. Maria bolted upright, heart pounding. Arturo gasped, clutching his chest.

“Dios mío, what is that?!”

“Demons,” Maria whispered. “It’s the only explanation.”

The unholy wails grew louder. The walls seemed to shake. Furniture rattled. The house wasn’t haunted—it was under siege.

Arturo peeked outside, regretting it instantly. Perched in the trees were shadowy, hulking figures, their throats inflating as they bellowed in horrifying unison. The shrieks came from them.

“The howlers…” Arturo’s voice was barely a whisper.

Maria clutched her phone. “We have to call Memo.”

At precisely 5:20 AM, Memo answered, far too cheerful for a man who had knowingly led them into an audio nightmare.

“Buenos días friends ! Did the monkeys say good morning?”

“GOOD MORNING?! Memo, we thought the devil was outside! They sound like tortured souls!”

Memo chuckled. “Yes, they do that. It’s how they mark territory. You’ll get used to it.”

The howlers roared again, louder. Memo had clearly gotten used to it, but Maria and Arturo had not… ( yes Memo set them up )

By 5:25 AM, they were packing. By 5:35 AM, they were sprinting to their car, luggage flailing.

By 6:00 AM, Memo received a text:

“Gracias, Memo. We’ll stick to traffic jams and car alarms.”

Somewhere in the treetops, the howlers laughed

( the names in this story have been changed to protect the guilty )

MV KOSMOS 🇺🇸 Eric, Christi Grab Nordhavn 43

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🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

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23) PORT OLRY 🇻🇺 VANUATU

PORT OLRY 🇻🇺 VANUATU a stunning scenic and remote seaside village in Vanuatu, located on the east coast of Espiritu Santo. It’s known for its exceptional white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back atmosphere.

24) A MOST BADASS CIVILIAN CAPTAIN

Eathrace has agreements with the Costa Rican and Panamanian Environment Ministries to support their efforts in protecting Marine National Parks. We provide crew, and various assets, while the government provides Park Rangers to oversee operations.
Our missions in Costa Rica and Panama are all joint operations with Park Rangers who have oversight, and who ensure the patrols are aligned with National Park policies. The patrols include the newly created CMAR MPAs of both countries, as well as 30 other coastal MPAs. Our operations are run entirely by Volunteers that pay to join our team.

Captain Pete Bethune is a New Zealand conservationist, environmentalist, and former skipper of the Earthrace, a biodiesel-powered speedboat that set a world record for circumnavigating the globe in 2008. He is best known for his work in marine conservation, particularly in anti-poaching operations and activism against illegal fishing and whaling.

In 2019 Earthrace purchased the former US Navy / US Coastguard vessel the Modoc, and this remarkable 45m (150ft) vessel is now our base of operations. She is a fully equipped blue-water patrol vessel that can spend up to 30 days at sea un-assisted. She has an extensive workshop, training room, 10-ton crane, FLIR thermal imaging, and a while range of tactical hardware. It supports a military UAV and a K9 tracking unit. It can deploy nearly anywhere in the world to offer a wide range of services to National Park Authorities. These can include training, fishery patrols, delivery of personnel and equipment to remote Atolls, oceanic scientific research, and support base for Island Pest Eradication programs. It can run SAR Operations, and surveillance missions over both land and water.

USCGC Modoc (WPG-46) was a 240-foot Tampa-class United States Coast Guard cutter designed for multi-mission roles. She had a top speed of sixteen knots, and was armed with a pair of 5-inch deck guns. With the breakout of war she was armed with depth charges, additional guns, sonar, and radar and transferred to the Navy. Modoc, along with her sister ships Mojave and Tampa joined the Greenland Patrol.

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