MY HOKIPA Lucky Chucky & Lisa  – Selene 43′

Feliz día de independencia Colombia 🇨🇴

The flags of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela are similar because they all descend from the Gran Colombia flag (1819–1831), created by Francisco de Miranda during the independence movement. The yellow, blue, and red tricolor symbolized wealth, the sea, and blood shed for freedom.

After Gran Colombia dissolved:

• Colombia kept the tricolor with a larger yellow band. 🇨🇴

• Ecuador kept the same but added a coat of arms. 🇪🇨

• Venezuela adopted equal stripes with stars for its provinces.🇻🇪

Charlie’s Angels in Corsica 🇫🇷 Karen w friends
SY SAMLL WORLD III 🇻🇮 Karen & Daren – Bristol 47.7

A few pics from International Women’s Dive Day July 19, 2025 event in Curacao 🇨🇼

SY MAISON DE SANTE  Nicole, Keenan & Jack – Cal 46′

MARINA DE LA POINTE DU BOUT SAFE APPROACH

2 Available berths:

• 20 x 8 meters ( 65 x 26 feet )
• 19 x 6 ( 62 x 20 feet )

Marina Overview

Our marina is located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world: Fort-de-France Bay, in Martinique.
It lies at the heart of the island’s largest resort area, Pointe du Bout, right on the edge of the kind of turquoise waters you’ll only find in the Caribbean.
The nearby presence of our marina is no coincidence — and that’s exactly why we offer a true leisure stopover for pleasure boating.

CAPACITY

The marina can accommodate around 100 vessels up to 19 meters in length, 6 meters in beam, and with a draft of up to 3 meters.
In rough weather, the Marina of Pointe du Bout is renowned for offering excellent shelter.
We offer 15 visitor slips and welcome sailors in multiple languages (English, Spanish). You’re always welcome!

FACILITIES

All pontoons and quays are equipped with smart pedestals for water and electricity.
The pedestals provide 220V with 10-amp outlets

MUST SEE & PLACES TO VISIT IN TROIS-ÎLETS

• La Savane des Esclaves (heritage park / open-air museum)
• Le Village de la Poterie (craft village)
• La Maison de la Canne (historical museum)
• Le Musée de la Mer (maritime museum)
• Notre-Dame-de-la-Délivrande Church (historic church)
• La Pagerie Museum (birthplace of Empress Joséphine / history museum)
• Anse Mitan (beach / leisure area)
• Anse à l’Âne (beach / seaside village)
• Pointe du Bout (resort area / marina district)
• Trois-Îlets Golf Course (18-hole course)
• Mangrove kayak tour (eco-excursion)
• Trois-Îlets Casino (casino / entertainment venue)
• Contemporary Art Gallery (art gallery)
• Mangofil (adventure park / zipline & treetop course)

STAY COOL IN THE SUMMER TROPICS IN
BOQUETE 🇵🇦 PANAMA 

Escape the Coastal Heat – Boquete’s Cool Mountain Retreat
After days in the stifling, humid heat of Buenaventura or Bocas del Toro, few things feel better than heading inland to Boquete, Panama’s highland jewel. Nestled in the Chiriquí highlands at 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level, Boquete is a world apart from the steamy ports where decks shimmer under relentless sun. Up here, the air is crisp, mornings are fresh, and evenings carry a cool mountain breeze that makes you reach for a light jacket.
The contrast is immediate. Where the coast bakes under 30°C-plus temperatures and sticky humidity, Boquete sits comfortably in the mid-20s by day and drops to refreshing mid-teens at night. Mist, known locally as “bajareque,” drifts in on trade winds from the Caribbean, keeping everything lush and green without the heavy rains you might expect in the tropics. It’s the kind of place where you can actually sit outside mid-afternoon with a coffee, feel the sun on your face, and not sweat through your shirt.

Boquete’s microclimate is one of Panama’s great natural luxuries. The volcanic soil and cool mountain air produce world-famous Geisha coffee, strawberries, citrus, and avocados. Touring a coffee estate here is a sensory experience, fragrant blossoms, ripening cherries, and the slow-roasted aroma of freshly brewed beans. After days smelling salt spray and diesel at anchor, the scent of pine, damp earth, and flowering hibiscus is a welcome change.

The town itself hums with a quiet energy. Hikers set out for the Quetzal Trail or attempt the summit of Volcán Barú, where on a clear day you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean at once. Others simply stroll through markets, sample fresh strawberries with cream, or wander gardens that burst with orchids and roses year-round.
For sailors and travelers who live by the rhythm of tides, Boquete is a reset button, a reminder that Panama isn’t just coastlines and canals. After a few days in its cool highlands, heading back down to the ports feels less like work and more like returning to sea with renewed energy.

Stay At Boquete Downtown Suites  ~ 90 x night if you book direct in the heart of down town – walk everywhere
To get there from Bocas del Toro take a 4 1/2 hour shuttle bus $ 30 pp one way
contact  Mikelda via whatsapp +507 6966 8676 via whatsapp to arrange for transport
Must eat @ Nomad Restaurant & Lounge
Coffetours Don Pepe or any of the other high elevation coffe plantations.

The Library Parque de Boquete, recently re-opened and is also known as El Parque Biblioteca. It encompasses 8 hectares (~ 20 acres).It includes the library building and the surrounding park, which features walking paths, waterfalls, ponds, and diverse vegetation alongside the Caldera River with lots of benches and is dog friendly ( dogs on leash ) but not open to bicycles, skateboards or scooters,

The new park transformed a swampy area into a tranquil oasis, providing a space for recreation and wildlife observation and reflection. It’s a popular spot for both residents and tourists seeking a connection with nature and a place to relax.

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Captains and Skippers

We are going to offer you a 5% discount on our rate for temporary stays. Each participant must identify themselves in our office as part of their team.

Our rates are subject to change. Stays must be prepaid. Does not apply discount for any other service of the marina.

Stays must be reserved and are subject to dock availability.

AMENITIES 

• Docks open 24/7
• Security 24/7
• Capacity up to 200 feet
• Recharge of fuel
• Shipyard for maintenance and repairs
• Laundry for yachts
• Firefighters marine
• Electric service
• Water potable
• Available foreign trash
• Charter Service Pleasure yacht
• Ice service for the boater
• Bilingual staff and qualified Customs offices, migration
quarantine and Maritime Authority
from Panama

SAFE APPROACH

1. Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
A scenic stretch connecting the mainland to the causeway islands. Perfect for walking, cycling, or enjoying sunset views of the city skyline and canal entrance.

2. Biomuseo
A striking building designed by Frank Gehry, showcasing Panama’s ecological and geological history through eight engaging galleries.

3. Flamenco Island Promenade
The area around the marina itself is pleasant for strolling, browsing small shops, and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

4. Sunday Flea Market at the Marina
Held weekly, this market features local artisans, crafts, and Panamanian snacks—a great way to pick up souvenirs and experience local culture.

5. Casco Viejo (Old Town)
A UNESCO-listed historic district with cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, vibrant plazas, and excellent cafés and restaurants.

6. Miraflores Visitor Center & Panama Canal Locks
An iconic engineering site where you can watch vessels pass through the locks and explore exhibits on the canal’s history and impact.

7. Ancon Hill (Cerro Ancón)
A 30-minute hike to the top offers panoramic views of Panama City and the canal. Wildlife such as sloths and coatis are often spotted along the way.

8. Causeway Islands: Naos, Perico, Culebra
These islands along the causeway feature walking trails, viewpoints, and remnants of historical fortifications, making them perfect for quiet exploration.

OCEAN POSSE PARTNERSHIP MARINAS 

🌊 Ocean Posse Fleet Insurance Plan 

We’re are, and this is rare, proud to announce the official launch of the Ocean Posse Group Insurance Program – a global, captain-forward insurance solution designed specifically for long-range cruising vessels.

Member Benefits
Ocean Posse Fleet Insurance – All vessels qualify under our group rate. Members who have been with the Posse for at least one year receive 15% off in Year 2. Rates for the next season are locked in, and after 3 consecutive incident-free years, captains earn an additional 5% loyalty discount.

Key Features for Ocean Posse Members:
•    ✅ Guaranteed Issue for vessels with a survey within 5 years (no automatic declines for minor issues)
•    ⚡ Fast Binding – coverage issued within 48 hours in most cases
•    📍 Global Navigation, including Colombia, Panama, the South Pacific, and New Zealand
•    🌪️ Hurricane Coverage without excessive restrictions
•    ⚓ Agreed Value Policies (no surprises at claim time)
•    🛥️ Includes Dinghy, Lightning, Pollution, Towing, P&I, Medical, Uninsured Boaters, and Personal Property
•    🇨🇦 No exclusions for Canadians or foreign-flagged vessels
•    🪫 Lithium batteries accepted – DIY or pro install, no red tape
•    🧭 Custom endorsements available for singlehanders, high GL needs (like New Zealand), and more

A Major Milestone
   This is one of the most important benefits we’ve ever added to the Ocean Posse.  ! 

It’s designed to protect your vessel, your journey, and your freedom to roam.
We’re proud to offer a solution worthy of the miles you’ve sailed and the ones ahead.
🧭 Learn more and apply @ ( login to download the forms )

oceanposse.com/insurance >>

Captain Dietmar

Severe weather tracks ( Jackson Pollock type ) of tropical depressions and named storm tracks thorough Fiji

Primary Named Winds in the Mediterranean 🌬 Karaburun

The Karaburun winds, specifically in the Karaburun peninsula of Turkey, are generally known for being westerly winds, meaning they blow from west to east. The peninsula’s location jutting out into the Aegean Sea makes it susceptible to these prevailing winds. The wind direction can be influenced by local topography and weather patterns, but the general trend is from the west.

These winds are primarily part of the broader Etesian (or Meltemi) wind system, but the unique geography of Karaburun amplifies and funnels these winds, giving them a distinct local character.

MORE NAMED WINDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN >>>

OCEAN POSSE LONG LINE MAP

What are Long Lines?

Long lines are an efficient and well administered, yet illegal, method of over-fishing practiced by commercial fisherman all over the world. The fishing technique uses a long main fishing line that extends sometimes dozens of miles. The line contains branch lines (snoods or gangions) which clips onto the main line. These branches of lines contain hooks for randomly catching fish that are in the area. Main line with its branches can contain as many as 3,000 hooks which target swordfish, tuna, halibut, sablefish and of valuable species. Longlines attached at the surface catch Tuna or Swordfish whereas those attached at the sea floor target ground fish such as halibut or groupers or cod.

Longline fishing is a prevalent form of commercial fishing and allows for massive fish yields. Longlines can be used near the surface (pelagic longlines) to catch open-water fish such as tuna and swordfish, or near the seafloor (demersal longlines) to catch bottom-dwelling fish such as cod or halibut. Longlines consist of a very long mainline (up to 60 miles long) that is set and dragged behind a boat. The mainline has thousands of attached branchlines, each containing baited hooks used to lure and capture target fish. An unfortunate consequence of the longline design is that it attracts and easily snags non-target marine life (known as bycatch). A wide range of animals such as sea turtles, sharks, seals, seabirds, and marine mammals can get caught on hooks or entangled in fishing line (Fig. 1). Interactions with longlines can cause non-target animals, many of which are endangered, to suffer injury and even mortality.

 700 nm  FLORIDA KEYS TO BELIZE 🇺🇸 🇨🇺 🇲🇽 🇧🇿
sailing directions via Dry Tortugas / Cuba / Isla Mujeres / Belize 

1. You will have to cross the gulf-stream twice  (2 x )
2. Only venture on this journey  after the last hurricane of the season has passed and before the first hurricane arrives nhc.noaa.gov
3. You will be sailing near the shore of Cuba – you need permission to do so it’s a 180 nm run from Marina Hemingway to the Faro Roncali.
4. You need to be fully self sufficient  in Cuba
5. Download the Satellite charts for Cuba – many of the commercial charts are off / wrong – there is no sea tow in Cuba
6. Please review USCG requirements for entering Cuba 

ROUTE OVERVIEW

DETAILS ABOUT VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING CUBA AND ADDITIONAL ROUTE INFORMATION >>

CUBA DIGITAL CHARTS

CUBA DIGITAL CHARTS - OCEAN POSSE

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SOUTH PACIFIC – MEET THE CRUISING FLEET – SAT AUG 30 – NAWI ISLAND MARINA
Brought to you by the yacht sales co.

• 15:00  YACHT MARKET OVERVIEW FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS PRESENTED BY
  THE YACHT SALES CO

• 15:30  THE PASSAGE TO NEW ZEALAND – PRESENTED BY OCEAN TACTICS

• 16:00 MEET AND MINGLE AND FREE RUM

• 17:00 LET THE FEAST BEGIN …

• 19:00 KAVA AND RUM AFTER HOURS 

OFFICIAL OCEAN POSSE EVENTS

Thu - Sun October 2025

ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 🇺🇸 MARYLAND USA

ANNAPOLIS, Annapolis Town Dock Booth VB 9

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Tue - Fri October 2025

OCEAN POSSE 🇺🇸 SAN DIEGO BAY 4 DAY CRUISING SEMINARS SERIES @ SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY

SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY EVENT CENTER, CHULA VISTA, SAN DIEGO, CA

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Sat October 2025

OCEAN POSSE MARINE INSURANCE SEMINAR

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Wed - Sun December 2025

OCEAN POSSE KICK OFF 🇲🇽 BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO December 3-7 2025

MARINA PUERTO DE LA NAVIDAD, BARRA DE NAVIDAD, MEXICO

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Sun January 2026

FIESTA NAUTICA CLUB DE PESCA CARTAGENA 🇨🇴

CLUB DE PESCA, CARTAGENA COLOMBIA

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Sat January 2026

OCEAN POSSE AT SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

SHELTER BAY MARINA, FORT SHERMAN, PANAMA

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Thu September 2026

OCEAN POSSE & BEN TAYLOR STREET PARTY @ CANNES 🇫🇷 YACHTING FESTIVAL

TAQUERIA LUPITA, 72 Rue Meynadier, Cannes

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Thu September 2026

GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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Fri September 2027

GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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Sun September 2028

GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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Mon September 2029

GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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Tue September 2030

GRAND PAVOIS 🇫🇷 La Rochelle – Sep. 24 2025

Gran Pavois La Rochelle, 20 Av. de la Capitainerie, 17000 La Rochelle, France

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FLOR DE CAÑA RUM SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE EVENTS 

I.H.O. CHART ACCURACY BY MARITIME AREA

IHO (International Hydrographic Organization) chart accuracy is critical for navigation, especially for yachts  because it directly impacts safety, route planning, and risk assessment.

1. Safe Passage and Grounding Prevention
• Accurate charts provide reliable depth soundings, coastline outlines, and seabed composition, reducing the risk of running aground or hitting uncharted hazards.
• Inaccurate or outdated charts may place your vessel on land or reefs when GPS overlays don’t match actual conditions – a known issue in poorly surveyed regions.

2. Precision in Coastal and Near-Shore Navigation
• When navigating tight channels, reefs, or harbor approaches, even small chart errors can be dangerous.
• A 200–500 m positional inaccuracy can mean the difference between a safe anchorage and a coral head strike.

3. Risk Management and Liability
• For captains, IHO accuracy categories (A1, A2, B, C, D) indicate how much trust you can place in the chart.
• Insurance companies and port authorities sometimes refer to IHO accuracy classifications to evaluate negligence in a grounding incident.

4. Passage Planning and Decision Making
• Knowing chart reliability helps skippers plan offshore vs near-shore routes.
• In poorly surveyed regions (IHO C or D), captains may:
◦ Keep larger safety margins offshore.
◦ Rely more on satellite imagery and sounder tracks than on charts.
5. Confidence for Night or Poor-Visibility Navigation
• High-accuracy charts (A1/A2) allow night passages into ports with confidence.
• In low-accuracy regions, prudent captains avoid entering unknown harbors after dark.

CHART ACCURACY BY NAUTICAL AREAS FROM THE IHO

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR MORE MARITIME AREA CHART ACCURACY DATA >>

🧭 Interpretation Guide: ZOC Categories

From IHO S‑67 and S‑57:
• A1 (6★): Very high accuracy: ± 5 m horizontal, depth tolerance ~0.5 m (95% CI); full seafloor search
• A2 (5★): High accuracy: modern surveys with multi‑beam or mechanical sweep; good depth precision but slightly less positional accuracy than A1
• B (4★): Medium accuracy: modern echo sounder surveys without full sweep; position ± 50 m, depth up to ~2 m variance; uncharted hazards unlikely but possible.
• C / D (3★ or fewer): Poor accuracy or un-assessed: limited or opportunistic data; positional variance up to 500 m, depth anomalies expected; hazards may not be charted

⚠️ Key Considerations for Mariners
• Many Caribbean areas still rely on older or opportunistic surveys, especially around smaller islands or remote locations.
• The Mach‑Caribbean ENC scheme (MACHC region) shows coverage gaps and inconsistent ENC scales or navigational purposes across different providers
• Always activate the ENCs “ZOC” display in ECDIS to visualize CATZOC ratings before planning or changing routes (especially important nearshore).
• In ZOC B or lower areas, adopt higher safety margins for under‑keel clearance and cross‑track distance; assume possible uncharted depth features

NOTE:

For countries seeking yachting tourism, improving chart accuracy is where countries could justify increases in their cruising fees and improve  =yachting safety.

PANAMA CANAL 

The “Mules” Aren’t Animals
The ships are guided through the locks by electric locomotives called “mules”, named after the sure-footed pack animals once used to haul cargo across the Isthmus. These mules run on tracks alongside the locks, keeping massive vessels steady and centered as water levels rise and fall.

The Locks Set the Size Standard for Ships Worldwide
The original locks determined the maximum dimensions of thousands of ships—known as the “Panamax” size (965 ft long, 106 ft wide). The 2016 expansion introduced the “Neopanamax” locks, allowing even bigger vessels up to 1,200 ft long and 161 ft wide to transit. Many modern shipbuilders design vessels specifically to fit these dimensions.

No Pumps
The Panama Canal locks work like giant water elevators, but here’s the fun twist: they use no pumps at all. Instead, the locks rely entirely on gravity and 52 million gallons of fresh water per lockage from Gatun Lake, which sits higher than sea level. When a ship is raised or lowered, huge culverts under the chambers simply let water flow in or out, moving vessels up to 85 feet between the ocean and the lake.

PANAMA POSSE CANAL AGENTS

To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact our dedicated Panama Canal agents and sponsors of the Panama Posse and the Pacific Posse

CENTENARIO CONSULTING

Erick Gálvez
info@centenarioconsulting.com
www.centenarioconsulting.com
Cellphone +507 6676-1376
WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

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OCEAN POSSE ONLINE ZOOM SEMINARS
THREE OPEN CPN SESSIONS IN AUGUST  

OpenCPN is the ultimate navigation tool for cruisers. It’s free, open-source, and customizable with global chart support, real-time GPS, AIS, radar overlays, and powerful plugins. Whether you’re coastal hopping or ocean crossing, OpenCPN delivers reliable navigation without vendor lock-in—trusted by sailors worldwide for its flexibility, accuracy, and community-driven innovation.

 AUG 7 

OPEN CPN | Installing OpenCPN, Connecting GPS/NMEA, and Use Cases - OCEAN POSSE

Installing OpenCPN on Windows, Mac Connecting USB GPS, NMEA 0183/2000, and AIS receivers Basic navigation setup for cruisers Live demo […]

 AUG 14

OPEN CPN | Using Satellite Charts & Overlays - OCEAN POSSE

Topic: Using Satellite Overlays for Coastal Navigation Where to find and download satellite charts Installing and configuring SAT plugins (GE2KAP, […]

 AUG 21

OPEN CPN | Tracks, Waypoints, and Plugins - OCEAN POSSE

Tracks, Waypoints, and Plugins Topic: Maximizing OpenCPN with Routes, Marks & Powerful Plugins Importing/exporting GPX/KML tracks and waypoints Planning passages […]

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USCG MARINE SAFETY ALERT

STARLINK IN Network Outage, Affecting Tens of Thousands of Users – THU JUL 24 2025 

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, experienced a rare global network outage on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of users offline for several hours.

“Starlink is currently in a network outage, and we are actively implementing a solution,” the company confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Musk himself responded shortly afterward, stating: “Service will be restored shortly. Sorry for the outage. SpaceX will remedy the root cause to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

According to Downdetector, which aggregates real-time outage reports, more than 25,767 users had reported connectivity issues by 4:18 p.m. ET, with complaints peaking in North America, Europe, and parts of Australia. Reports surged shortly after the outage began at approximately 3:13 p.m. ET.

Doug Madory, Director of Internet Analysis at Kentik, described the event as a “total outage,” noting that Starlink was not carrying any traffic worldwide at the time. “Such a sweeping interruption is highly unusual,” Madory told Reuters. “They haven’t had one like this in a long time, possibly since early deployment phases in 2021.”

While neither Musk nor SpaceX provided technical details, network analysts speculate the problem may have originated from ground station synchronization issues or satellite software updates, as global satellite constellations rely heavily on precise timing and routing tables.

Starlink, which now operates over 6,000 satellites and serves more than 2.6 million users worldwide, has become a critical broadband alternative, particularly in rural and remote regions. For many customers, especially in maritime, aviation, and emergency response sectors, the outage underscores how dependent global communications have become on satellite-based networks.

As of 5:15 p.m. ET, some users reported service gradually returning, though SpaceX has not yet released a post-mortem or detailed timeline for full restoration.

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