CRUISING ° FLEET UPDATE & NEWS ⚓ 2025-09-14

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In Cannes it was clear, a tide of northern European yacht owning entrepreneurs and wealthier retirees are preparing their exits. Dutch, Belgian, and British owners are again looking outward, with eyes on shores rich in opportunity and maritime tradition. Our gathering in Cartagena, Spain on Sept 27, is the place to chart these courses together,  toward new ventures and new horizons in the new world.

— Captain Dietmar, OCEANPOSSE

CRUISING ° FLEET UPDATE & NEWS ⚓ 2025-09-07

Ocean Posse Burgees 🚩 Flying in Cannes 🇫🇷 France
Recap Ocean Posse & Ben Taylor 🍸🍹 Street Party
St Croix 🇻🇮 USVI
Southwest Harbor 🇺🇸 Maine
Share the Joy of Cruising Without a Set Schedule
Ocean Posse Annual Survey
⚓ Route Pods
Ocean Posse Cartagena Kick Off Event 🇪🇸 Cartegna Spain
Introducing a New Sponsorship Marina Marina Da Gloría 🇧🇷 Brasil
Meet the Fleet 🇨🇦 SY Whispering Winds
4 Days of Cruising Seminars 🇺🇸 San Diego Oct 14 – 17 2025
Coromuel Winds 🌬️ La Paz 🇲🇽 Mexico
Must See: Isla Isabella 🇲🇽 Mexico
Ocean Posse Fleet 🛰️ Tracking
Ocean Posse Panama 🇵🇦 Canal Agents
💬 Tidbits
— Unlocked Dinghy Theft Bocas
— Turning ( Beach Combing ) Plastic Into Art
— Introducing chat.oceanposse.com

OCEAN POSSE BURGEES 🚩 FLYING IN CANNES 🇫🇷  FRANCE

 “The first Ocean Posse burgees are being handed out at the Cannes Yachting Festival, with SY Small World III proudly leading the way.
A fine start to the season and a clear signal that the Posse spirit stretches from the Med to every ocean horizon.”

SY SAMLL WORLD III 🇻🇮 Karen & Daren – Bristol 47.7

RECAP OCEAN POSSE & BEN TAYLOR
🍸🍹 STREET PARTY 

https://oceanposse.com/events/ocean-posse-cannes-yachting-festival/#2025

SY SALAVIDA 🇫🇷 Sylvie & Laurent – GARCIA  Exploration 45


We received our 1st burgee in 2019 in Mexico soon after leaving Los Angeles. Six years later, on a different continent, having cruised to 14 countries, we have evolved with the Posse and expanded our horizons. It means so much to receive another burgee, in Cannes no less! We’ve come a long way baby and it’s been a blast! The Posse has been inspirational and confidence building. You cannot put a price on that. It comes with the Posse camaraderie.

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

 

 ST CROIX 🇻🇮 USVI 

At Green Cay Marina in St. Croix, sunsets carry extra weight during hurricane season. The sky often glows with dramatic reds and golds, a reminder of the power of shifting weather. For the Ocean Posse fleet, it’s both reflection and vigilance—honoring calm evenings while preparing for storms on the horizon.


SY TOKETTE 🇺🇸 Dar & Diane –  Skookum 53′

Southwest Harbor, Maine, rests quietly on Mount Desert Island’s “working coast.” Known for its classic boatbuilding and lobster fleet, it offers Ocean Posse skippers and yachts a genuine Down East welcome. Calm waters, sturdy docks, and nearby Acadia National Park make it a fine stop. Tradition, seamanship, and exploration all converge in this harbor at the edge of the Atlantic.


SY AUTUMN MOON 🇺🇸 Laurin & Elisa – Fountaine-Pajot 41′
 

It’s That Time Again – The Ocean Posse Annual Survey Has Dropped ⚓️

Ahoy Captains and Crew,There’s nothing quite like a good maritime survey to get your day started – a little honesty, a little embarrassment, and a whole lot of truth. We’re excited (yes, really excited) to hear what you really think.

This is your chance to weigh in – anonymously – and help shape the course of the Ocean Posse fleet. No names, no judgments, just your salty insights.Grab a coffee, drop anchor, and take a few minutes to fill it out.
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Take the Survey Now 

We’re counting on you – and there might just be a $250 prize at the end of your honesty.Stay informed,
The Ocean Posse Team

 THE OCEAN POSSE ⚓ ROUTE PODS

This season it’s time for you to choose your Pods – or mini Posse’s think of them as your route tattoos for your voyage ahead.
Each pod has its own emoji tag so you can mark your cruising plans and spot kindred spirits. If you invent a new route you can pick your own symbol and pod name.

⚓ 👉 Each pod = your Route Tattoo :  just drop the emoji in chat to tag yourself and show your season’s cruising vibe.
Extra DIY points for stitching or painting your emoji on this season’s burgee . Your annual membership of $ 349
gives you full support   along any of these routes and your membership gives you full access to resources in 50 + maritime areas !

The sun rose on the distant shore we could see the Nicaraguan volcanoes and ahead we could see where we had to enter the river.  🌋

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OCEAN POSSE CARTAGENA KICK OFF EVENT
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER  27 ’25 @ 16:00 -21:00
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INTRODUCING A NEW SPONSORSHIP MARINA
MARINA DA GLORÍA 🇧🇷 BRASIL  

22° 55.0666′ S 043° 10.2133′ W

We are pleased to welcome the Ocean Posse with the following discount:

    • MARINA GLORIA IS PROUD TO WELCOME THE OCEAN POSSE

We offer a 5% discount on the daily package price, based on the current rate at the time of use, for members of the Ocean Posse. Energy, water, and other services provided to vessels during the daily rate will be charged separately at the current rate and will be agreed upon arrival between BR Marinas and the vessel.

Marina da Glória combines several qualities in a single location. With a privileged location, it offers its users comfort, tranquility, and the convenience of being close to the city center and next to Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont Airport.

Amenities

  • Electricity
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  • Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Fuel
  • Wifi
  • Restaurants
  • Laundry Machines
  • Security
  • Pharmacy
  • Sailing School

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MARINA DA GLORIA SAFE APPROACH 






NEARBY 

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro

Built in 1739, this hilltop Baroque church is one of Rio’s most beautiful colonial landmarks. Its whitewashed façade and gilded interior reflect the Portuguese influence, while the elevated site gives sweeping views of Guanabara Bay.
Praça Paris (Paris Square)
A formal French-style garden designed in the 1920s, complete with symmetrical walkways, fountains, and manicured flowerbeds. It was modeled after the gardens of Versailles and restored to its original elegance in recent years.

Monument to the Dead of World War II

A striking modernist memorial erected in the 1960s, honoring Brazilian forces who fought in WWII. Its solemn architecture and eternal flame make it an important national remembrance site.
Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio)
Housed in a landmark building designed by Affonso Eduardo Reidy, the museum features Brazilian modern and contemporary art. Its permanent collection and rotating exhibitions make it a cultural centerpiece of Flamengo Park.

Carmen Miranda Museum
A quirky and colorful museum dedicated to Brazil’s beloved samba singer and Hollywood star. It showcases her costumes, jewelry, and stage memorabilia—perfect for a deep dive into Brazilian popular culture.

Glória Neighborhood Streets

Wandering the sloping streets of Glória reveals a mix of colonial townhouses, early 20th-century mansions, and traditional bars. It’s one of Rio’s oldest neighborhoods, full of atmosphere and a sense of lived history.

Glória Fair (Feira da Glória)

Held every Sunday since the 1940s, this bustling open-air market offers fresh produce, tropical fruits, and typical Brazilian street food. It’s as much a cultural immersion as it is a local shopping tradition.

Hotel Glória (Historic Facade)
Opened in 1922, this Art Deco-influenced hotel was once Rio’s most glamorous address, hosting heads of state and celebrities. Although currently closed, its elegant exterior remains an architectural highlight of the neighborhood.

Catete Palace (Palácio do Catete)

Just a short walk from Glória, this 19th-century neoclassical palace was Brazil’s presidential residence until 1960. Today it houses the Museum of the Republic, showcasing artifacts from Brazil’s political history.

Santa Teresa Tram & Neighborhood (Nearby)
A historic tramway runs from downtown into Santa Teresa, a bohemian district perched on a hill above Glória. Its colonial houses, ateliers, and murals make it one of Rio’s most charming cultural quarters.

This harbour chart of Rio de Janeiro, published in 1775 by the French navigator and hydrographer Jean-Baptiste d’Après de Mannevillette, captures the Bay and Port in remarkable detail. Drawn in block plan form, it marks islands, coastal features, soundings, and anchorages throughout Guanabara Bay. Across from Rio, near the bay’s mouth, appears the lagoon Lagoa de Pirate Ningo.

D’Après de Mannevillette (1707-1780) employed new instruments to refine earlier latitude measurements, raising the accuracy of navigation in these waters.

His Le Neptune Oriental, first issued in 1745, became an essential atlas for mariners of the 18th century – a trusted guide for voyages across oceans and into harbours such as Rio. This 1775 map remains a striking record of seafaring history.

MEET THE FLEET 🇨🇦 SY Whispering Winds

Ahoy – we’re Andrew and Brenda. Our boat is named Whispering Winds, after a song Andrew’s son recorded with lyrics written by his daughter. That music carries meaning for us, and the name felt like the right spirit for our voyage.

At the moment, we’re hauled out in Trinidad for hurricane season, but come October we’ll be back in the water, getting ready for our next big goal – crossing the Pacific.

⚓ Our Journey

Andrew grew up sailing with his dad, and six years ago I joined him in this passion. What began as a pastime has become our life’s adventure. Every day we sail, we learn more about ourselves and each other.

One moment that changed my perspective forever was a dark night at sea, with nothing but clear skies and stars overhead. Out there, you feel how small you are in the universe – and how much of a gift it is to live this way.

🌍 Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead
The sea has taught us that everything can change in an instant. How those moments end depends on our reaction and preparedness. We’ve also found joy in connecting with the people we meet, always approaching locals with respect and kindness. Those relationships stay with us long after we leave port.

As for what’s still on our bucket list?
That’s an easy one – sailing across the Pacific.

SY WHISPERING WINDS  🇨🇦Andrew & Brenda &  – Nautitech 46′


REMINDER 4 DAYS OF CRUISING SEMINARS 🇺🇸 SAN DIEGO Oct 14 – 17 2025
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY >>

  •  Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – Seminars
  • 10:00 – 12:00 Watermakers & Plumbing in Paradise – Rich Boren
  • 12:00 – 14:00 Working Lunch (Uber Eats, etc.)
  • 13:00 Diesel Engines & Generators – Preventive Maintenance
  • 14:00 Rigging 101 – Standing & Running
  • 15:00 Weather – Planning, Routing, Underway
  • 16:00 Crew – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
  • 17:00 Cruising Pacific Mexico – Check-In/Out & Sea of Cortez

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – Seminars

  • 09:00 South Pacific – FP, Cooks, Tonga & Fiji
  • 10:00 Safety, Security & Emergencies Abroad
  • 11:00 Electrical Systems – Batteries, Chargers, Solar
  • 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
  • 14:00 Boat Repairs Outside the US
  • 15:00 Staying Cool – Refrigeration, AC, Shading, Airflow
  • 16:00 Anchoring
  • 17:00 Destinations – Costa Rica & Nicaragua

Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Seminars<

  • 09:00 Destination Belize & Rio Dulce (Blue Hole & Routes)
  • 10:00 Communications Onboard & Ashore (Starlink, etc.)
  • 11:00 Electrical Fundamentals – Wires, Connectors, Fuses
  • 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
  • 14:00 Chart Accuracy – Navigation Tips & Tricks
  • 15:00 Provisioning, Propane & Fuel Logistics
  • 16:00 Yacht Insurance
  • 17:00 Destinations – Colombia, Jamaica & Bay Islands (Roatán)

Friday, October 17, 2025 – Seminars & Party

  • 10:00 Cruising Panama & the Canal (San Blas)
  • 11:00 OpenCPN – Satellite Charts & Use Cases
  • 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
  • 14:00 Ocean Crossing – Pacific & Gulfstream
  • 15:00 Safety & Security
  • 16:00 Crew – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
  • 17:00 – 21:00 Rum & Music Party 🎶🍹
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY

COROMUEL WINDS  🌬️ LA PAZ 🇲🇽 MEXICO

Coromel Winds – A Cruiser’s Gift in La Paz
The Coromuel wind is a weather phenomenon unique to the La Paz area of the Baja California peninsula and the adjoining Gulf of California (Sea of Cortéz). Most common in late spring and summer, it is a south to southwest wind that typically rises in the late afternoon or early evening, blowing steadily through the night and easing by mid-morning. Its arrival can be sudden, and in the Bay of La Paz the Coromuel is often both strong and persistent.

The mechanism behind this wind is relatively straightforward. Cool, moist marine air from the Pacific side of the peninsula is drawn across the arid desert and funneled into the comparatively warmer waters of the Gulf of California. La Paz is the only region where this occurs because elsewhere along the peninsula a mountain spine blocks such airflow.

The name “Coromuel” traces back to the 19th century sailor Samuel Cromwell, often rumored to have been a pirate. Cromwell was a frequent visitor to La Paz, and legend holds that he buried treasure on a beach that now bears his name. Local residents, unable to pronounce “Cromwell,” adapted it to “Coromuel,” a name that has endured in both lore and seamanship.

Among the many localized wind patterns sailors encounter, the Coromel winds of La Paz, Baja California Sur, are a phenomenon well worth understanding. These evening and nighttime breezes sweep down from the Pacific side of the peninsula, funneled through the low mountain passes west of La Paz, and spill out into the Bay of La Paz. For yachtsmen anchored in this protected body of water, the Coromel can feel like a steady, almost magical wind that appears with predictability after sundown.

During the daytime, the Bay of La Paz is often calm or subject to light local thermals, but as the sun sets, the pressure differential between the cooler Pacific air and the warmer waters of the Sea of Cortez takes over. Air is drawn across the spine of the Baja peninsula and pours into La Paz Bay. These winds typically begin in the late evening and may continue through the night into the early morning hours, often blowing at 10 to 15 knots, sometimes more in certain conditions.

For sailors, Coromels bring both benefits and considerations. Their cooling effect is welcome during hot summer months, providing natural ventilation at anchor when the daytime heat lingers well into the night. Many a cruiser has been grateful for the steady breeze that makes sleep aboard more comfortable. In addition, they can help clear out haze and keep mosquitoes at bay.

Yet the same winds also demand careful anchoring. Since they arrive with regularity and can hold for hours, they exert sustained pressure on ground tackle. Vessels anchored too close to shoals or other yachts may find themselves uncomfortably close if the Coromel sets in stronger than expected. A good scope of chain and thoughtful positioning are essential.

From a historical perspective, the winds have long been known to locals. The name “Coromel” is said to come from an English sailor, Ritchie, nicknamed “El Coromuel,” who settled in La Paz in the 19th century. Stories say he named these evening breezes after himself, and the moniker stuck.

For today’s cruisers, Coromel winds remain a signature feature of the La Paz anchorage. They are a reminder of how geography shapes weather on a local scale and how attentive seamanship turns natural forces into allies. Properly anticipated, the Coromel is less a hazard than a nightly gift – one more reason sailors are drawn to the Sea of Cortez.

Image of Marina de la Paz below – if the Coromuel waltz get’s to you and you can get a slip …

marina de la paz

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🇲🇽  ISLA ISABELLA

isla isabella

Isla Isabella, Isla Isabel National Park is a national park and protected area located  off the coast of Nayarit.
It was one Jacques Cousteau’s favorite places and that 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 park was established in 1980 and is approximately 1.94 square kilometers and offers 2 anchorages to access the park.

Isla Isabel is one of the main nesting islands for seabirds in the Pacific, including large colonies of Magnificent Frigate birds over 11,000 Fregata magnificens , Blue-footed Boobies Sula nebouxii, Brown Boobies Sula leucogaster and Sooty Terns Sterna fuscata. Marine life is rich, with over 24 shark and ray species, three species of sea turtles, the California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus, Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae and Killer Whale Orcinus orca. The island is uninhabited, 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.

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ISLA ISABELLA, NAYARIT,  MEXICO ANCHORAGES






 

It is a breeding ground for Frigate Birds

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OUR 📻 New Media Partner: Dockside Live Radio

We’re pleased to welcome Dockside Live Radio as an official media partner of the Ocean Posse Fleet.
Led by lifelong boater Brian Burns, Dockside Live brings music, stories, and conversations from the waterfront directly to the airwaves. Brian grew up on the lakes of Wisconsin and later sailed a 28’ O’Day before dedicating himself fully to radio. His program reaches boaters across the U.S. and beyond — with the motto:

“Where the music meets the water…”

Stay tuned — LISTEN at DockSideLive.com or download from your favorite App Store.

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The old locks of the Panama Canal remain one of the greatest engineering achievements ever entrusted to saltwater and steel. Since their inauguration in 1914, the Gatun, Pedro Miguel, and Miraflores locks have lifted and lowered countless vessels between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, bridging two mighty oceans across the isthmus. For sailors, they are not just machinery and chambers but gateways to new seas, a passage that saves weeks of voyaging around Cape Horn.

Each lock chamber, massive concrete basins nearly 1,000 feet long, operates on gravity alone. Fresh water from Gatun Lake fills or empties the chambers through culverts beneath the floor, raising or lowering a ship in a controlled ballet of hydraulics. The lock gates, resembling fortress doors of riveted steel, swing open and shut with a precision that has stood the test of more than a century.

For yacht captains, the old locks are a rite of passage. As the locomotives – the “mules” – guide vast freighters with cables, smaller vessels are rafted together and managed by hand lines, demanding practiced seamanship and calm coordination. The turbulence as the chamber floods or drains tests fenders, lines, and crew alike.

What makes the old locks extraordinary is their resilience. Built in an age before modern computers, they continue to function with reliability that inspires respect. To transit them is to feel part of history, to stand where generations of mariners have felt the surge of water and the anticipation of emerging into a new ocean.

Though the new, wider locks now accommodate supertankers and post-Panamax ships, the old locks remain alive with character, carrying cruising yachts, merchant vessels, and naval ships alike. They are the enduring heart of the Panama Canal, monuments to both human ingenuity and the eternal pull of the sea.


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💬 Tidbits

3715 - Theft in Panama - Bocas del Toro - Bocas Marina anchorage - The Caribbean Safety and Security Net
Incident Date: 2025-09-12 at 01:00 Event Type: Theft Stolen Items: Dinghy / outboard. Dinghy later recovered minus the outboard. Secured: Not Locked Source Type: 2nd Hand Report Incident Details: Overnight a thief cut the lines and stole a lifted dinghy/outboard from the davits of an unoccupied yacht anchored near the marina. It is not known if a police report was made.
Incident Date 2025-09-12 at 01:00
Event Type Dinghy Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy / outboard. Dinghy later recovered minus the outboard.
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight a thief cut the lines and stole a lifted dinghy/outboard from the davits of an unoccupied yacht anchored near the marina.

 

TURNING ( BEACH COMBING ) PLASTIC INTO ART 

To get inspired and share your own plastic art go to

https://www.instagram.com/telka_plasticfish/
Every single part saved from the sea 🌊 #plasticfish #plasticfishing #plastic #plasticart #trash #trashfish #savetheplanet #savetheocean #🐟#🌊 instagram.com/planetcare_smallsteps

Why We’re Moving to   chat.oceanposse.com 

The Challenge with WHATSAPP – LINE – MESSENGER – DISCORD – ETC

  • Difficult to enforce vessel naming standard (VESSEL NAME FLAG First Name Pod – example CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar 🌺 )
  • New joiners cannot scroll back — they miss out on years of shared seamanship and fleet knowledge.
  • Install and setup issues frustrate new captains.
  • Hard to search and organize past discussions.

Why chat.oceanposse.com  Works Better

  • Organized by topic & vessel – conversations are threaded, searchable, and structured.
  • Fleet knowledge is preserved – new captains see the entire history, not just the last few messages.
  • Cross-platform access – works in any web browser, iPhone, Android, and desktop.
  • Identity clarity – easy to keep vessel identity consistent (VESSEL NAME – First Name).
  • Our own server – hosted at chat.oceanposse.com for stability, reliability, and independence.

The Result

  • Stronger signals, clearer comms.
  • Easier to find answers when you need them.
  • A permanent record of seamanship, routes, and resources for every Posse member.

In our chat , streams determine who gets a message. Each conversation within a stream is labeled with a topic, which keeps everything organized. You can read one conversation at a time, seeing each message in context, no matter how many other conversations are going on. If anything is out of place, it’s easy to move messages, rename and split topics, or even move a topic to a different stream. A well-organized chat that shows each message in context, it’s easier to stay informed and connected. Everyone can follow and contribute to discussions that matter to you, without wasting time reading every message, or stressing about missing something important.

  • Read each message in context. With each conversation in its own space, you can coordinate multiple projects, hold a virtual standup, and plan the next team social — all in one place. No more scrolling up and down through dozens of messages to track down all parts of a conversation. No more context-switching again and again as you catch up on your chat messages.
  • Find the conversations that matter to you. Conversations are well-organized and labeled, so you will never again wade through hundreds of messages to avoid missing the few that are important. Leaders and cross-functional collaborators can quickly review busy communication channels for places where their input is needed.
  • Never miss an important message. New messages will pop a long-running thread to the top, rather than languishing in a forgotten sidebar. You’ll never create a new channel (and later forget to check it) because your team’s main channel is busy — a busy stream works just fine in chat.oceanposse.com ! For timely messages, Zulip alerts you with fully customizable mobile, email and desktop notifications.

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