PACIFIC CROSSING
Join the Ocean Posse for Your South Pacific Crossing!
Set sail on your greatest adventure with the Ocean Posse! Our program is tailored to make your South Pacific crossing seamless, enjoyable, and cost-effective. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Planning Tools: Navigate your journey with precision using our curated resources and expert guidance.
- Marina Discounts: Enjoy exclusive savings at 12 marinas strategically located along your route.
- Vessel Tracking: Stay connected with our real-time tracking system, ensuring your safety and visibility throughout the voyage.
- Online Seminars: Access webinars on topics ranging from weather patterns to provisioning tips, led by seasoned mariners.
- Satellite Charts: Get detailed satellite imagery and updates to optimize your navigation.
- Knowledge Group: Join a dynamic community of seafarers who share insights, experiences, and support.
The South Pacific is callingโare you ready to answer?
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BENEFITS OF of joining the Ocean Posse
SAVE TIME – SAVE MONEY – and get the best and most up to date INFORMATION !
Here are the benefits (pre-season aka during hurricane season) vs in season ) explained
| BENEFITS FOR YOU, YOUR YACHT & YOUR CREW | ย | ย
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| โ๏ธ Up to date and verified information by fellow yachts | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ Communications focused on facts, not opinions or unsolicited advice | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฐ Save real money at 70+ Marinas with discounts * | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฐ๏ธ Free vessel and fleet tracking courtesy of Predict Wind | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฉ Free Burgee | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฐ Save with service providers and chandleries | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ต๏ธ dedicated, experienced and discounted Canal and clearing inย agents | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐บ๏ธ Free aid to navigation 150 Gb OpenCPN satellite charts (mac/pc/android) | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฐ ย Save Money on parts with a Westmarine Pro Discount | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฐ Save Money with a Predict Wind Pro Discount | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐บ๏ธ Free Printable Reference Charts emergency backup to your electronics | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐น Free Video Seminars on destinations from those who are there | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฉ๏ธ Top weather routing avail by Marine Weather Center Chris Parker | โ๏ธ | |
| โต Community of voyagers all are welcome, kids, single-handers, pets | โ๏ธ | |
| โ Peer support in emergencies with escalation procedures | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ย Fleet Updates via email โ free | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ Fun Award Categories | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ Free access to GOOD NAUTICAL Anchorageย reports | โ๏ธ | |
| โ๏ธ Free Weekly live calls on Mondays via dedicated LINE.me group | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ฌ Free 24/7 LINE group channel | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ Benefit from the latest information and prior experience participants | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ญ Be part of a fleet of sensor for those who come behind you or meet | โ๏ธ | |
| ๐ท Always priority traffic โ for participants by participants | โ๏ธ |
PANAMA TO FLORIDA
CARIBBEAN POSSE NORTH BOUND ROUTE1500 nm
THE CARIBBEAN ROUTE
PANAMA CANAL – FLORIDA
There are over 400+ anchoragesย and 18+marinas along the Western Caribbean Basinย Coast. And this season we will collect and verify the Caribbean route’s anchorages. Our mission is to verify all these points.
This route is designed to for vessels heading from Panama or Colombia towards the US with interim stops in Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Roatan Honduras, a possible seasonal layover in the hurricane hole of Rio Dulce in Guatemala. Continuing on Northbound via the second largest reef in world off the coat of Belize, hugging the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres Mexico and Cancun. With an optional stop over in Cuba ending up in the Florida Keys.
The Caribbean route from Panama northbound has some distinct weather challenges -and on the Western Route Security challenges – but several vessels in the past have successfully navigated these waters and made safe passages. Vessel soften split up the season by summering over in Rio Dulce as long as their draft is 6 foot or less.
The Panama Posse Route for Cruising Central America
PANAMA CANAL – COLOMBIAN BORDER – 180nm
50+ anchorages 4 marinas and the precocious San Blas Islands archipelagoย comprising approximately 365 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited. Thisย autonomous region government bu the Kuna Indians – it’s a leisurely 180 nm to the border
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
COLOMBIA NORTH COAST- 280nm
- gunkhole against prevailing winds stay close to shore
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
OFFSHORE PASSAGE FROM COLOMBIA TO JAMAICA - 430 nm
JAMAICA
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
PASSAGE FROM JAMAICA TO CAYMAN ISLANDS
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
CAYMAN ISLANDS
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
CAYMAN ISLANDS TO SWAN ISLAND 187 NM AND ROATAN
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
HONDURAS - Roatan
ADDITIONAL POI’s ARE SHOWN FOR LOGGED IN USERS ONLY
ย GUATEMALA - RIO DULCE
HURRICANE HOLE for vessels with < 6 foot draft
MEXICO - CARIBBEAN
KEY WEST
CARIBBEAN PILOT CHARTS
Pilot Charts depict averages in prevailing winds and currents, air and sea temperatures, wave heights, visibility, barometric pressure, and weather conditions at different times of the year. The information used to compile these averages was obtained from oceanographic and meteorologic observations over many decades during the late 18th and 19th centuries.
The charts are intended to aid the navigator in selecting the fastest and safest routes with regards to the expected weather and ocean conditions. The charts are not intended to be used for navigation.
