Press Summary – Ocean Posse Season 9

The Ocean Posse, the world’s largest yacht rally, launches Season 9 with expanded routes from the Mediterranean, U.S. East Coast, and U.S. West Coast to Australia and New Zealand. Unlike traditional rallies, Ocean Posse captains sail on their own schedules, backed by a worldwide network of 130+ partner marinas, vetted service providers, and fellow sailors. Season 9 benefits include simplified global insurance, seamless Panama Canal transits, 24/7 communications, emergency support, and assistance for Atlantic and Pacific crossings. Alongside the seamanship and logistics, members also enjoy parties, cultural events, and camaraderie across more than 10 countries — making the Ocean Posse both a safety net and a celebration of freedom at sea.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 2025

Ocean Posse Expands Global Cruising Rally with Season 9

Freedom of Passage – Backed by Logistics, Insurance, and a Worldwide Support Network

The Ocean Posse, the world’s largest yacht rally, is setting sail into its ninth season — now spanning passages from the Mediterranean, the U.S. East Coast, and the U.S. West Coast to Australia and New Zealand. With no fixed schedules, full logistical backing, fleet-wide insurance, and global safety resources, captains can cruise further and freer than ever before.

Unlike traditional rallies, the Ocean Posse empowers captains to plot their own course — whether departing from Europe through Gibraltar and the Atlantic islands, from the East or West Coasts of the Americas, or joining en route in the Caribbean or Panama. Members choose their pace, their ports, and their timing — supported by Ocean Posse’s trusted marinas, vetted service providers, and fellow sailors.

From Atlantic and Pacific crossings to the Panama Canal and beyond, the Ocean Posse provides emergency support, 24/7 communications, and a strong safety net for offshore passages worldwide. Alongside the seamanship and logistics, members also enjoy fleet gatherings, parties, and cultural events — creating camaraderie and lasting friendships across oceans.

Key Season 9 Benefits

• No Schedules – Sail Your Own Plan
  Cruise at your own pace, with local support and camaraderie at every port of call.

• Full Westbound Coverage
  Italy → Gibraltar → Canary Islands → Caribbean → Colombia → Panama → Mexico → South Pacific → Australia/New Zealand. Featuring launch events worldwide and a major cruiser gathering at Shelter Bay Marina, Panama.

• Insurance Simplified
  Exclusive access to a global cruising policy with streamlined underwriting, worldwide navigation coverage, and named storm protection.

• Panama Canal Made Easy
  Transit seamlessly with trusted Ocean Posse canal agents, eliminating red tape and paperwork headaches.

• Atlantic & Pacific Crossing Support
  Weather routing tools, cyclone refuge maps, emergency assistance, and vetted marinas along the way.

• 24/7 Communications & Emergency Network
  Global vessel tracking, always-on support channels, and a fleet network that never leaves captains alone at sea.

• Parties and Camaraderie
  Organized socials with rum, local cuisine, and cultural exchanges in more than 10 countries — reinforcing the bonds between voyaging crews.

• Savings Along the Way
  Courtesy discounts at partner marinas, chandleries, and vetted service providers throughout the route.

“This is about freedom with a safety net,” said Captain Dietmar Petutschnig, Founder of the Ocean Posse. “We smooth out the insurance obstacles, provide logistical aid, and ensure there’s a friendly, professional marina waiting for you — from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Bay of Islands.”

About the Ocean Posse

Founded in 2017, the Ocean Posse is a captain-driven yacht rally spanning the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean, and South Pacific. With over 300 active yachts and 130+ partner marinas, it fosters a global cruising community defined by freedom, seamanship, and mutual support.

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