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2023.04.17 Monday
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2023.05.18 Thursday
15:25 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar changed the group's name to "PANAMA POSSE 23-24 (7)".
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15:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited 🦜Maison de Sante, Maison De Sante to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Rob on Avant to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
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17:20 Maison De Sante Photos
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22:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Whirlwind to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.

2023.05.19 Friday
09:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Panama Posse to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:16 Panama Posse Panama Posse joined the group.
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JUNE 2023

2023.06.03 Saturday
12:25 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Reyonna J Moy to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
2023.06.05 Monday
16:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Remedy-Natalie, Remedy-Karl to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ,☠️Delta Swizzler to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited fickle - Ben, Fickle Muranda to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kate Moylan to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:15 fickle - Ben fickle - Ben joined the group.
16:16 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:16 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Cerca Trova-Bruce, Cerca Trova-Lynette to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:17 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited White Wings Stuart to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:17 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:17 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BISOU Robin, BISOU Robin And Tad to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited French Kissing-Tess, French Kissing-John to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited STELLA BLUE - Larry to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:19 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited YO-D-YO Mary, YO-D-YO Dave to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:19 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited C-YA. Glenn, OZ  Steve & Susan, C-YA Ashleigh to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:21 Remedy-Karl Remedy-Karl joined the group.
16:22 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited GhillieSusan&John to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:22 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Leah - Sv Jubel, JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:22 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Pilialoha, 🦜Pilialoha ML & R to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:24 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited s/v Kristina Marie, QUESO GRANDE Lance, DoTheThing-M&F, Queso Grande Sherri, Jungle, Jungle-Jim Ellifritt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:24 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Blown Away Eileen to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:24 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole, Pathfinder NicoleJP to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:25 QUESO GRANDE Lance QUESO GRANDE Lance joined the group.
16:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Firefly, Vingathor Maja&Dino, FREEDOM - Sheri to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:26 s/v Kristina Marie s/v Kristina Marie joined the group.
16:27 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Tasi 🥥🦜Shelly & Rodd, Hula Kai, Hula kai k&r greenen, SouthernCrossEh! BC to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:29 Queso Grande Sherri Queso Grande Sherri joined the group.
16:29 Blown Away Eileen Blown Away Eileen joined the group.
16:29 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle joined the group.
16:30 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited VIVA Pierre & Marie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:57 OZ  Steve & Susan OZ  Steve & Susan joined the group.
17:05 C-YA. Glenn C-YA. Glenn joined the group.
18:02 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited PRIYA Brandt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
18:02 PRIYA Brandt PRIYA Brandt joined the group.
18:09 VIVA Pierre & Marie VIVA Pierre & Marie joined the group.
18:16 Remedy-Natalie Remedy-Natalie joined the group.
19:02 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Island Bound Melissa, IslandBound Bill&Mel to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:45 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena joined the group.
20:21 Cerca Trova-Bruce Cerca Trova-Bruce joined the group.
20:21 Captain Dietmar @PRIYA Brandt welcome ! Please ell us about your cruising plans for this upcoming season
20:41 Remedy-Natalie Hello! Starting in November we are heading south from the Sea of Cortez. We plan on being in Costa Rica by May 2024. Then back through the Panama Canal in October 2024.
20:42 Leah - Sv Jubel Leah - Sv Jubel joined the group.
20:53 Cerca Trova-Lynette Cerca Trova-Lynette joined the group.
20:54 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz joined the group.
21:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole joined the group.
22:23 PRIYA Brandt Priya is planning a third season in Mexico starting this October. Then down the Central American coast as far as Panama.

2023.06.06 Tuesday
00:12 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO Mary joined the group.
00:38 SouthernCrossEh! BC SouthernCrossEh! BC joined the group.
00:40 SouthernCrossEh! BC Excited to see what this next season is going to be about.
We’ve made wonderful friends and learned tons this past season.
Cheers to the upcoming adventures in 2023-2024 ⛵️
00:52 Vingathor Maja&Dino Vingathor Maja&Dino joined the group.
08:04 FREEDOM - Sheri FREEDOM - Sheri joined the group.
08:28 🦜Maison de Sante Just FYI, I’m in Costa Rica now and will spend the summer here. I’ve been asking people who live here what to expect with the weather and everyone has said that October is nearly constant rain but will suddenly start drying out in November so in terms of planning, you may want to shoot for November as a Costa Rica departure. Also, if you plan on having your boat here longer than 3 months, you’ll need a Tourist TIP which I’m working on right now. Feel free to reach out to us when the time is right, if you have any questions. You may have already done this trek since you said back through the canal but just thought I’d share.
08:46 Remedy-Natalie Thank you so much for the message and I really appreciate the information!! I will reach out!
09:08 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.5837612499207,-86.71315133571625
10:52 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
10:52 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Just caught a long line😡😡😡
10:53 Remedy-Natalie That's terrible!!
10:54 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena I was ready for a swim anyway 🤪
10:55 Remedy-Natalie We just bought Shaft Shark line cutters. Praying either they work or I never need them. But we are heading that way early 2024.
10:59 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena I saw the 1 liter bottles at the last second and was able to get the sail drive into neutral so it was only wrapped two or three times
11:00 Remedy-Natalie 👍👍
11:11 French Kissing-John French Kissing-John joined the group.
11:16 French Kissing-Tess French Kissing-Tess joined the group.
11:20 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We have one, I don't think it's ever been used as all the long lines we've crossed seem to skip our prop and catch our skeg
11:37 Tasi 🥥🦜Shelly & Rodd Tasi 🥥🦜Shelly & Rodd joined the group.
12:10 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene joined the group.
13:58 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited DawnPatrol LaneyMark to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:27 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Voyager - Ed & Liz to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:31 Voyager - Ed & Liz Voyager - Ed & Liz joined the group.
15:40 Voyager - Ed & Liz Hello everyone - super excited to join the Panama Posse. Liz and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We sailed Voyager, our Hylas 54 down to Mexico last November as part of the Baja Haha.
Following the Haha we then went to Puerto Vallarta and spent the season cruising the surrounding area including a trip to Zihuatanejo where we participated in Sailfest.
Next season we have our sights on Costa Rica.
I'm retired from the U.S. Navy and a career in Tech. Liz still works and is an Estate Planning attorney but hopes to fully retire in the near future.
Looking forward to learning and sharing experiences with this group.
15:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Welcome! We saw your boat in zihuat and admired from afar!
15:58 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Welcome, Ed & Liz! We too left on the Baja HaHa….. but a few years before you ⛵️😎! Knot Right (aka Walt & Jeariene) fell in love with Panama & the boat has been in Vista Mar Marina since 2019. We’re currently on land in San Diego till November.
17:41 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Tidings Of Joy to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:47 Tidings Of Joy Tidings Of Joy joined the group.
18:25 ,☠️Delta Swizzler ,☠️Delta Swizzler joined the group.

2023.06.07 Wednesday
15:29 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV NorthDawn Sheryl to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:29 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Aegis, Mary/Ian to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:30 SV NorthDawn Sheryl SV NorthDawn Sheryl joined the group.
15:31 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Garry (sv_northdawn) to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:13 Captain Dietmar This took 2 years ....
Marina Flamingo CR
20 % off transient slip rates for Panama Posse

17:19 PRIYA Brandt That's great! I didn't realize it had been rebuilt.
17:39 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim joined the group.
17:45 Garry (sv_northdawn) Garry (sv_northdawn) joined the group.
18:03 Captain Dietmar they are still dreaming of a $50 dinghy fee so I had a few suggestions with regards to good practices in hospitality

18:45 Aegis, Mary/Ian Aegis, Mary/Ian joined the group.
19:21 OZ  Steve & Susan Photos
19:21 OZ  Steve & Susan Beautiful sunset tonight 👍
19:22 Maison De Sante Photos
19:23 Maison De Sante Agree 😁
19:27 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
19:27 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Same here in Nicaragua 👍
19:28 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Isla Tigra Honduras

2023.06.08 Thursday
11:43 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Good morning. Sheryl from SV NorthDawn here. We are at Shelter Bay Marina working on our AIS & VHF. I need to do a radio check. Is anyone 20-25 miles away from Shelter Bay that could do a check with me?
11:43 French Kissing-John Just checked out of Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua. Seven days for a 45 foot boat including electricity was $291. Juanita is extremely helpful and the facilities are great. Best swimming pool we have come across yet.
11:44 Rob on Avant Check AIS with one of the online services like MarineTraffic.com.
11:45 Remedy-Natalie Do you know if they can fit a catamaran?
11:45 SV NorthDawn Sheryl I need to do a VHF radio check.
11:47 Rob on Avant You could try aeronaval on 16, or the port authority on 11. Your AIS looks good on MarineTraffic.
11:48 Rob on Avant Photos
11:50 French Kissing-John Photos
11:51 French Kissing-John Yes, absolutely. They have a long dock that can accommodate a several hundred foot boat so plenty of room for a cat.
11:52 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Thank you. We have an antenna issue and our vhf range was about 4 nautical miles coming in here. AIS is now fine but I need to confirm the VHF now.
11:55 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Rob, are you at Shelter Bay?
12:05 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We loved Puesta del Sol
12:19 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:20 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T joined the group.
12:22 OZ  Steve & Susan We have a 40’ catamaran and the put us in a slip. Plenty of room.
12:30 Remedy-Natalie Another question. How was the entrance? Was it marked at all?
12:36 OZ  Steve & Susan On entry, Juanita informed us to stay in the middle of the channel. Once we got to the first bend, it's better to cheat to the left side of the channel - Navionics was accurate for us. Juanita told us to aim for the green buoy. Once you get the the green buoy, you can see only the bottom of the next red buoy - I didn't see it at first. From there, keep your eyes to the left of the docks and you'll pick up the last set of G/R buoys. We entered/left at high tide and it was a breeze. Be prepared to pay $60 at check in and another $60 at check out for the official's taxi fare from Chinandega. It may seem a shock at first, but all the officials come at once and a taxi to and from Chinandega would cost ~$50, so it's a good deal to avoid having to run around to different offices.
12:37 OZ  Steve & Susan Photos
12:40 Remedy-Natalie Thank you for great information.
12:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We tried talking to them last year. I think they were just being polite when we suggested the Posse and have them the info.
12:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SEEKER - John/ Tammy to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:09 SEEKER - John/ Tammy SEEKER - John/ Tammy joined the group.
13:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Heads up to anyone that has the Predict Wind Tracking. They don’t send you a notice of their $249 renewal. Supposedly you need to go into the Iridium Portal to cancel. Not through the App. I do not see a portal on their website. Their customer service only works M-F 8am - 4pm New Zealand time!
We sold our Iridium back in Dec since we got Starlink. We don’t want to pay for another device from Predict Wind in order to do tracking. That gets quite expensive.
14:18 French Kissing-John If you’ve done El Sal this is no big deal. Charts were completely accurate and there are some channel markers. We are leaving in a couple hours at high tide.
14:46 Captain Dietmar ANYONE HAS ANY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE VESSEL "MENAGE A TROIS." THIS WILL HELP WITH BRINGING CHARGES AND CONVICTIONS - please pm me or email
Panama-ACS@state.gov
The Fiscalia is trying to locate US citizens onbaord "MENAGE A TROIS." Any assistance you can provide in contacting the "MENAGE A TROIS" is appreciated.
14:58 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Narnia Nick Annie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:07 Narnia Nick Annie Narnia Nick Annie joined the group.
16:16 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Hello all; Steffi & Torsten on Canadian sv Fortitude X just joined the 2023/24 PP fleet. Our Beneteau 423 is currently on the hard at Cabrales boat yard in Puerto Penasco while we are spending a “boatless” summer with family in Europe. Looking forward to the next cruising season, sharing experiences, and hopefully meeting you on the water.
16:16 Captain Dietmar WELCOME TO THE PANAMA POSSE (7)
16:19 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Dankeschön Dietmar; happy to be on board.
16:22 Captain Dietmar (saluting man)
16:22 OZ  Steve & Susan *Marina Flamingo* : new, floating fuel dock with fenders and easy access. Open 0630 to 1830 daily. Prior to entry, the marina requires: Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Navigation, Temporary Importation Permission or if Applicable MOPT Permit, and Insurance. I emailed the documents to Gabriela Bonilla (cbonilla@visitmarinaflamingo.com). Prior to entry into the marina, hail ‘Marina Flamingo’ on VHF Ch. 12 to request permission to enter. Fuel dock attendants meet you at the fuel dock. The fuel dock store has ice, oil, etc. Current price in USD is $1.40/liter for gasoline and $1.07/liter for diesel. The main complex has a well-stocked CR Marine Supply store, but pricey. As an example, a 5 micron watermaker filter is $38; I paid $5 on Amazon. Current transient slip rates are $3/foot per day (< 64'). Catamarans are 1.5x. @Captain Dietmar closing a PP deal for next season.
17:51 French Kissing-Tess Couldn’t have explained it better. Navionics was spot on with depths, missing red and green bouys, but all in all easy to navigate.
19:14 Maison De Sante Photos

2023.06.09 Friday
07:05 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Bob Ritner to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:45 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Monroe County, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.69754039600413,-81.11778035759926
09:55 Leah - Sv Jubel Photos
09:55 Leah - Sv Jubel Fish on!
10:03 French Kissing-John Nice! Wahoo?
10:04 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Appears to be a barracuda!
10:04 Leah - Sv Jubel Barracuda I think, does anyone know if there's ciguatera in this area?
10:32 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena It is not as prevalent in the pacific as in the Caribbean. I don’t eat them but I know many that don’t worry about it in the pacific
10:56 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We enjoyed a great couple days anchored at Puerto Amapala it was a good anchorage super easy check in and check out of Honduras. Very friendly locals and I’m pretty sure we were the only tourists. Port captain told us that they only get 3-4 cruisers a year. Nothing fancy but it’s the kind of stops we really enjoy. We checked out $10.00 and departed this morning next stop Marina Chiapas 👍
10:59 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
11:00 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
11:01 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We left Bahia del sol El Salvador this morning. Really calm exit compared to what I was expecting
11:01 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle On our way to Bahia Santa Elena, Costa Rica
11:02 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We will keep an eye out for you we should be crossing wakes today⛵️
11:05 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We'll watch ais!
11:06 QUESO GRANDE Lance Does anyone know if import duty on boat parts is favorable in Panama versus Costa Rica?
11:09 Remedy-Natalie Nice OCTender. We have had ours for 5 years❤️
11:10 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Thanks! We're super happy with it
11:15 Maison De Sante I think panama is less costly and probably quicker to arrive (not speaking of personal experience though).
11:16 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Panama is better in my opinion
11:23 Bob Ritner Bob Ritner joined the group.
11:26 Remedy-Natalie We had items shipped into Panama and it was easy. From what I remember I don't think we had to pay duty.
12:16 Maison De Sante Photos
12:17 Maison De Sante Recruiting a local AC repair man for boat yoga! He soldered our leak on the hook. Side note if anyone needs an AC guy in Costa Rica we have someone. He’s based out of flamingo but willing to travel
12:20 French Kissing-John Does he also work on watermakers?
12:21 French Kissing-John We’re about four hours from CR
12:27 Maison De Sante No, just air conditioning. We were his first boat. What kind of water maker do you have?
12:29 French Kissing-John Schenker Zen 50. Not sure what issue is but need to move some hoses anyway so may discover source of frustration.
12:40 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
12:40 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Long lines everywhere in this area!!! We are working our way through the minefield 😬
12:41 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Hi all. I'm still looking for someone to do a vhf radio check with me. We are at Shelter Bay. If anyone is 20-30 miles from here and would be willing, please let me know.

Also looking for a Raymarine tech at/close to Shelter Bay who can work on "legacy" equipment.
13:05 Captain Dietmar panama unless you do the new bonding process
16:36 QUESO GRANDE Lance Has anyone completed their international check in/out of Mexico at El Cid/ Puerto Morelos (Caribbean side)?
16:38 Remedy-Natalie Just a thought but could you try to hail Balboa or Flamingo? Or even call them and tell them you need a radio check.
16:41 SV NorthDawn Sheryl I did think to hail that far but would the mountains block my signal?
16:42 Remedy-Natalie I doubt ours would go that far. I was trying to think of someone close. But that is all I could muster
16:44 SV NorthDawn Sheryl I've got a great range in the marina. Cristobal station is too close and we could hail them before we made the repairs (we had a 2-3 mile range coming in due to our antenna).
18:23 STELLA BLUE - Larry STELLA BLUE - Larry joined the group.
18:24 STELLA BLUE - Larry Hello
19:15 OZ  Steve & Susan Photos
19:15 OZ  Steve & Susan Bahia Hermosa, CR - Happy Hour(s)
19:39 Maison De Sante Videos
19:39 Maison De Sante Photos
19:39 Maison De Sante Sunset and rainbow (rainbow) … Costa Rica 🤯
20:48 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
20:48 Cerca Trova-Bruce Rainbow this evening at Marathon, Florida.
23:09 French Kissing-John 38” mahi for supper

2023.06.10 Saturday
10:47 French Kissing-Tess Photos
10:47 French Kissing-Tess This was our storm late yesterday. Our friends on Viā caught the lightning strike that was SO close to our boat. Hair raising experience for sure!!
12:26 Hula Kai Hula Kai joined the group.
13:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:16 Captain Dietmar direct hit ? how are their systems?
13:17 French Kissing-Tess No, thank goodness it was not a direct hit. We think only our inverter GFI popped, but that’s it.

2023.06.11 Sunday
10:33 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Qué vendrá to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:57 Qué vendrá Qué vendrá joined the group.
14:20 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.699240300575418,-92.39237051457167
14:26 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.929845,-85.816536
14:43 Cerca Trova-Bruce Dinner Key Boat Marina
3400 Pan American Dr Miami, FL 33133 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.72694238954889,-80.23538522371183
22:07 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Courage-JohnKristine to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:12 Courage-JohnKristine Courage-JohnKristine joined the group.
22:25 Courage-JohnKristine Hello everyone! Kristine and John and our Tartan 4100 will be sailing out of San Francisco September 1 on a nine-month journey to Key West! We are lifelong sailors on both coasts, but this will be our longest journey. We met at MIT, so we’re both geeks in grown-up cloths, who love science and scifi. Fun fact: we are both Burning Man Rangers; get to know us to hear fun stories and learn our playa names. We love to help others, whether as Doctor, Engineer, dive instructor, or faith leader. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

2023.06.12 Monday
07:05 Captain Dietmar Welcome to the Panama Posse 🇵🇦
07:56 Maison De Sante Welcome! Looking forward to meeting you along the way! ⛵️
08:49 Captain Dietmar longline
10:09 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
10:09 QUESO GRANDE Lance Queso Grande II’s spa week begins
11:15 Maison De Sante Videos
11:15 Maison De Sante Photos
11:15 Maison De Sante Welcome @OZ  Steve & Susan to one of our favorite beaches/anchorages in Costa Rica 🇨🇷!
11:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis joined the group.
11:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Hello all,
My name is Kurtis Bell, Captain/Owner of a Bestway 46’ motor-yacht named Summer Breeze. (I just call her Summer. We’re on a first name basis.)
In September, I’ll be retiring after a career as an RN. Over 20 years as a Flight Nurse on helicopters. Published a book about it entitled, “Aid from Above; Inside my Veiled World as a Flight Nurse.” I also paint and sculpt.

Currently, Summer is docked in Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo, Ca. My game plan is to head out in early October under the Golden Gate Bridge and hang a left. Then, when I get to the Panama Canal hook another left and see where I end up in the Caribbean.
I’ll be joined with a crew mate that I just met online while asking for a hand. His name is Mitch Baker, he’s about 25 y/o and he works the fishing fields in the Bering Straits in Alaska, when in season. He should be a great asset on this trip. Can’t tell you much more about him at this time. We’ll all get to know him together, sort to speak.
My greetings and my best to all, and hope to see some of you along the way. I’ll be the one in 19th century clothes screaming something out loud.
(I’m not really crazy…………

Well, maybe.)
12:00 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Good luck L&S! We miss you! 😍
12:25 OZ  Steve & Susan Awesome! Thanks! We got knocked around at Hermosa yesterday, so we thought we would try here. Beautiful!
12:27 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Which anchorage is this?
12:42 Maison De Sante Nacascolo next to marina papagayo and in front of Andaz beach house
12:48 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Looks beautiful!
12:53 Maison De Sante It’s definitely a worthwhile anchorage ⛵️💕
13:00 French Kissing-John
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.922920514545151,-85.79181110635263
2023.06.14 Wednesday
17:17 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SANDRO - Brett to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You are from our old stomping grounds. We had a house boat in Disco Bay on the Delta for 21 years. Now cruising in MX. Hope our paths cross on your South.
20:45 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’ll be looking for you.
21:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.798078741806663,-93.36147988281074
21:15 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena On our way to Acapulco
21:15 Remedy-Karl Safe travels
21:16 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena @Remedy-Karl thank you
21:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzler is currently heading back to Tenacatita. Then Barra.
21:52 Captain Dietmar yeah
21:53 Captain Dietmar PLEASE TAKE 5 MINUTES TO FILL OUT THE END OF SEASON PANAMA POSSE SURVEY

https://panamaposse.com/survey

2023.06.15 Thursday
08:22 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Good morning Posse from Shelter Bay Marina, Panama 😁

We have some nav equipment failure (a tech in the Dominican Republic made a mess for us) and I'm wondering if anyone in this group can recommend someone who can re-wire my "legacy" Raymarine equipment and help me to get it all reprogrammed?
09:24 FREEDOM - Sheri You can try Tom Valentin. His current whats app number: +49 175 55 44 171

He is frequently in Shelter Bay Marina.
09:38 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Many thanks!!
14:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Done.
14:20 Captain Dietmar many thanks
15:36 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Bela Juju to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:37 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BRIGADOON 3 to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:04 BRIGADOON 3 BRIGADOON 3 joined the group.
2023.06.16 Friday
11:33 IslandBound Bill&Mel IslandBound Bill&Mel joined the group.
11:47 Captain Dietmar Photos
11:47 Captain Dietmar 60% chance TS forming https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=7
11:48 Captain Dietmar Photos
11:48 Captain Dietmar 30 % chance TS forming E Pacifc https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=epac&fdays=7
12:49 IslandBound Bill&Mel Hello all. I'm in the Rio dulce. Where can you get liferafts serviced. Close would be great, at least in the Caribbean.
12:52 Captain Dietmar colon panama
15:33 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SPLINTERS Eric & Kim to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:20 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Stray Cat 2 to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:35 SV Stray Cat 2 SV Stray Cat 2 joined the group.

2023.06.17 Saturday
14:22 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Av Costera Miguel Alemán 215, Las Playas, 39390 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.84072186456557,-99.90834061056374

2023.06.18 Sunday

07:06 French Kissing-John Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there!
11:22 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Tomoko Pope to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:20 Captain Dietmar 90 % chance 🌀
14:20 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:25 Maison De Sante Tis the season 😬
15:31 DawnPatrol LaneyMark DawnPatrol LaneyMark joined the group.
17:13 DawnPatrol LaneyMark DawnPatrol LaneyMark changed the group's name to "PANAMA POSSE 23-24 (7)".

2023.06.19 Monday
08:21 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Serenity-Mark&Kathrn to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:59 fickle - Ben fickle - Ben changed the group's name to "PANAMA POSSE 23-24".
11:02 Tomoko Pope Tomoko Pope joined the group.
11:09 Tomoko Pope Hello!
We are the family of 3, Lance, Tomoko, and our daughter Sakura(8years old). Our vessel name is Discovery Passage.
We started our journey from Vancouver island 2022 September.
We are in El Salvador now, and heading to Costa Rica soon.
We are very excited to join this group!
11:09 Tomoko Pope
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30249789938348,-88.89146648347376
11:10 Maison De Sante Welcome! There are a few of us here in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
11:24 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hello! Mark and I ( Laney) on SV Dawn Patrol left Seattle late August 2022 and have enjoyed sailing around the Sea of Cortez and Mainland Mexico. We are spending hurricane season at Paradise Village Marina in Banderas Bay before heading south! Looking forward to meeting people in Barra in November and continuing on to Panama!
11:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hey Dawn Patrol. We too are at Paradise Village for hurricane season. We should connect for a drink sometime.
11:31 DawnPatrol LaneyMark That would be great! Currently in Seattle for the yearly check up but will be back next week! We’re in B 6. Where are you?
11:34 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342076,-80.162791
11:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Oh great. We are in C9 temporarily. We are heading to Mexico City then will move to our permanent slip D20 on 6/30. Let’s connect sometime after that. Looking forward to meeting you both.
13:55 Cerca Trova-Bruce Titusville Marina
451 Marina Rd Titusville, FL 32796 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.61970723013798,-80.80877601254888

2023.06.20 Tuesday
09:13 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.95035860144758,-100.2180219877881
09:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena On our way to Barra
12:44 French Kissing-John
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.59255659280894,-85.65329946239483
17:11 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We would like to go into marina Ixtapa to get out of this beating we are taking. Does anybody know if the dredging is all done or do you still have to plan your entry around the dredging schedule. Any information on this marina is appreciated any contacts would be great.
17:26 🦜Maison de Sante I wouldn’t know about Ixtapa but if you need a break and you’re not too far, Papanoa should be nice and sheltered. There’s a big breakwater that protects the small bay.
21:41 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz They finished dredging last month. It is well marked, but narrow. Slack time would be best. Elsa is really the best person to talk to. Also check the surf forecast. If the wave energy is super high it will probably be closed. It looks like it will be pretty mellow for the next few days.

https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Ixtapa/forecasts/latest/six_day

Elsa
ezuniga@marina-ixtapa.com

2023.06.21 Wednesday
13:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66712644220522,-101.6166495904326

2023.06.23 Friday
16:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Salacia / Peter to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:15 Captain Dietmar FYI this just came across the bow
BOATING LICENSE IN MEXICO

You are required to have a boating license while you are navigating your boat in Mexican waters. Every boat owner, operator, and captain at the helm of a vessel must have a  boating license that states you are qualified to operate the vessel. If you have a foreign flagged vessel in Mexican waters then you must have the proper operating license issued by the state or country where you registered your vessel. EVEN IF A BOATING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY.

https://panamaposse.com/boating-license-in-mexico
20:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Does the California boating card work as a license?
20:17 Captain Dietmar http://www.dbw.ca.gov/
20:18 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yes. I have that. Does that qualify?
20:20 Captain Dietmar what is the port of registration ? is the vessel in your name ?
20:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis San Francisco. And yes, the vessels in my name. And sorry, I just looked up what you had online there and saw that it does qualify. Should’ve done my homework. Sorry about that.
20:23 Captain Dietmar no reaso to be sorry - this will cause a lot of confusion - here to ensure less snafu's
20:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis And that’s OK. I guess the rest of the group should know there’s an idiot, cruising along beside them. Beware, but please, also be helpful.
20:25 Captain Dietmar no worries and no idiots here ... have a great weekend !

2023.06.24 Saturday
07:48 French Kissing-John We were asked for this when leaving Chiapas a couple months ago. Our US Sailing certification books with the shiny stickers did the trick.
07:49 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.74719458197998,-101.843536840243
07:51 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Running to hide in Barra
08:59 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
08:59 QUESO GRANDE Lance Queso Grande II and Rochambeau meet at Pez Vela Marina in Costa Rica. After a great night out with dinner and drinks the barrel of hope makes a transfer to Rochambeau just prior to their departure to points further south.
10:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Ours did.
10:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes
10:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler When you get there, Pancho is the man to help with everything. +52-315-104-3289. Our boat of on C dock. But, we are on the states for 5 weeks.
10:41 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Thank you for the tip👍 we are going to sit out this disturbance that is brewing to the south then push on into the sea of Cortez and up to puerto penasco. Does not sound like we will get a chance to meet. Maybe next trip. Thanks again
11:15 French Kissing-John Hello Queso Grande and Rochambeau! Wondering your thoughts on Pez Vella Marina as we are heading over there in a few days ourselves.
11:52 QUESO GRANDE Lance We have been here almost a month so have had a plenty of time to explore the area and experience the marina. We also hauled out last week for bottom paint/etc. Very nice marina but also expensive relative to Mexico, Panama… easy walk into town for provisioning and short taxi ride to Manuel Antonio National park. Several on-site restaurants as well. Only downside for us was no pool access. Happy to share more details via DM as well. We’re leaving here on the 30th. Will you be here before then?
14:31 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Jacksonville, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.46390854834633,-81.45290124529069
14:32 French Kissing-John Group voice call started.
14:32 French Kissing-John Group call ended.
14:52 Salacia / Peter Salacia / Peter joined the group.

2023.06.25 Sunday
05:14 SV Whirlwind done

2023.06.26 Monday
07:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Serenity-Mark&Kathrn joined the group.
12:56 Captain Dietmar Photos
12:57 Captain Dietmar 90% chance followed by 70 % chance of becoming a hurricane 🌀
14:51 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.2088274835736,-104.6976215245197
14:51 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Running to PV
22:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Isn’t Barra considered safe?

2023.06.27 Tuesday
02:30 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yes but looking at the forested path we want to be on the north side of Cabo Corrientes. We could have stayed in Barra but with a nice 24 hour window to get to PV why not get another 100 miles north.
14:58 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Chatham County, GA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.00506521973654,-81.01890021160408

2023.06.28 Wednesday
07:42 Salacia / Peter Does anyone have experience shipping antifoul into Shelter Bay? They’re asking nearly $600/gallon, including tax and shipping for something defender sells for 350. For one gallon, whatever, but for five, that hurts.
07:43 Salacia / Peter (Also, are we supposed to be using this list, or the 2023 one?)
11:33 Captain Dietmar this one
you can ask for a drop ship address in Miami and a freight forwarder will get you items from thd states you still need to pay for the freight
check logistics on the bottom of
panamaposse.com/panama

12:14 Rob on Avant Try marinewarehouse.net for an alternative supplier. We did barrier coat through them and it came in at exactly 50% of the shelter bay chandlers price.
13:24 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Arturo.vcf
20:01 Salacia / Peter Anyone else having trouble downloading last year’s chat here? https://panamaposse.com/line-22-23
20:01 Salacia / Peter Says you have to have a 2023 membership.
20:59 Cerca Trova-Bruce Lady's Island Marina
Beaufort, SC United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.418724,-80.65812

2023.06.29 Thursday
07:33 French Kissing-John
PX7Q+CW3, La Abuela, Provincia de Puntarenas, Pochote, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.713627622605815,-85.00975119235879
07:58 Maison De Sante @French Kissing-John A little further east is Isla Cedros. Bruce is developing an eco-resort there called Trinitica (no online presence) and he is very welcoming to cruisers. Very interesting guy and the anchorage is super calm when tucked in. He’s a PADI instructor and can take you diving if you wish.
07:58 Maison De Sante Photos
08:05 Maison De Sante Photos
08:06 Maison De Sante @French Kissing-John these are the coordinates where we anchored at isla cedros
08:07 French Kissing-Tess @Maison De Sante thank you!!
10:39 French Kissing-John Excellent, thank you very much!
12:21 French Kissing-John Just had an interesting experience in Bahia Ballena. Tied off at the pier and went ashore thinking there might be a place for lunch and walked through a large group of fishermen, tending nets and chitchatting with each other. Did not get a return nod, buenas dias, buenos, or hello from a one of them! Not only did it seem unusual, it left us with a very bad vibe. No place to eat anyway so we left and are now moving the boat as the only other vessel here is a completely derelict and apparently sinking sailboat.
12:58 🦜Maison de Sante The fisherman over there tend to keep to themselves. There’s a local who lives in that derelict boat and there’s two small dogs that he takes care of. Kinda weird. If you land on the north facing beach, the small town there, Tambor, is nice and the people are friendly. That can be a tricky beach landing at high tide because it shallows early so you can’t always get through the sets and waves come out of nowhere.

Next alternative is tortuga and then Cedros if you want flat calm. We didn’t stop but many folks had good things to say about Curu and the wildlife refuge. If you pay online, you can have full access to San Lucas (old prison island) and hike all day and they’ll let you anchor overnight.
14:27 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
14:27 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yellow fin tuna in Costa Rica!
14:27 French Kissing-Tess Yummy!!!
15:47 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited AzureForrest to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.

2023.06.30 Friday
07:30 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
07:30 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We anchored in Bahia Ballena in two locations and loved it. We did not interact with the fishermen or the pier. Beach landing was so easy and in Tambor we had access to delicious food and a ride to Montezuma for waterfall hiking for the day. And the second Anchorage near Pochote gave us crystal water and a dreamy beach. We felt safe and happy. See photos including our coordinates for both locations. Best wishes!
08:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
08:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Meanwhile in Ecuador, the whales have arrived off the coast near Puerto Amistad Marina in Bahia de Caraquez! We are going to start sailing again south along the coast next week and will share our experiences and coordinates.
08:06 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I have been doing a little land travel for the past week in Ecuador through Ecuador Hop https://www.ecuadorhop.com/passes/4-day-3-night-to-banos/
Ecuador is so extremely amazing and beautiful! Here’s a little look…
08:06 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
08:07 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos

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2023.07.01 Saturday
08:13 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.741561,-84.987873
11:12 Maison De Sante Photos
11:12 Maison De Sante Videos
11:12 Maison De Sante Videos
11:13 Maison De Sante Paddle board rescue 🛟… sometimes people underestimate wind/current
12:20 French Kissing-John
J8XV+4GH, Puntarenas Province, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.647492481470447,-84.65636781925112
12:21 French Kissing-John Photos
12:21 French Kissing-John Saw this water spout while dropping the hook. Rain hit 30 seconds after we got back to the cockpit.

12:28 Voyager - Ed & Liz Our boat is currently sitting in Puerto Vallarta @ Paradise Village. We are looking to go South to Costa Rica next November slowly. Lots of stops in Mexico, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Thinking we would get to Costa Rica around Christmas.
Has anyone done this passage that time of year? Wondering if the Papagayo's that time of year are still ok for cruising or do we need to delay much later (April / May)?
12:32 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hey Voyager. We too are in paradise village for hurricane season. Hopefully we can all meet up soon.
13:07 Voyager - Ed & Liz We are up in the SF Bay area returning to ready the boat in Oct the trip South.
13:07 Captain Dietmar Papagayos winds start in mid Dec and are active till mid April
we dealt with them 3 times now
close to shore and double reefed
gunkholing they appear in Central nicaragua and disappear south of Samara in Costa Rica.
They are also heavily favored to win you the highest wind recorded awards and can gust up to 50 knots.
In many ways its a right of passage a good rig test and a sailmakers delight
these winds are also covered in the route seminars
14:14 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We left El Salvador early last November and had great passages to Playas del Coco, Costa Rica (stopping in Honduras island and Nicaragua for two weeks)arriving early December and didn’t have any issues with Papagayos. We are grateful! You’ll have the time of your lives! We did and still are⛵️
15:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks so much for this information Pathfinder. Much appreciated.
16:43 Captain Dietmar todo.txt
16:43 Captain Dietmar Photos
16:43 Captain Dietmar FYI

Canal authorities will be launching on there website www.pancanal.com the new platform for sailors who does not want to use an agent
New Platform name is ASSEM and will be available as of 4th July 2023
They will have an AI tutorial on their web for the use of the platform.
Therefore the canal inspection will no longer be physical and will change to virtually.
Sailors will no longer need to call or visit the canal measurement office.
You wil still need fenders and lines ...
19:27 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.697337246569441,-83.66744171047704

2023.07.02 Sunday
00:46 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Greetings from Germany! Fortitude X is in the process of renewing insurance for the upcoming season, MX to Panama/Columbia and we are welcoming any advice or expertise you are happy to share. Thank you!
06:46 🦜Maison de Sante Welcome! Feel free to ask away, any questions you have on here. Do you have a target departure date and where is your boat now?
13:46 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Thank you! FortitudeX is on the hard in Puerto Penasco until November. We are planning on cruising Mexico and further south and transiting Panama Canal in May 2024 to keep the boat on the hard again in either Shelter Bay Marina or another “hurricane safe” spot. We are Canadian flagged and are currently shopping for alternatives to our current policy.
15:34 Remedy-Karl We are there too and leaving around the same time, though we will dally a few more months to transit. Look for us there!
15:53 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Check out dolphin based out of Vancouver. Great brokerage and got us a policy that covers Costa Rica and panama
17:10 SouthernCrossEh! BC Sean Thompson.vcf
17:10 SouthernCrossEh! BC Sean is very helpful. We’re Canadian as well and are satisfied with their policies
17:11 SouthernCrossEh! BC I added Sean Thompson’s contact information above. He’s out of Victoria, BC - Dolphin insurance
17:40 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yeah Sean is who we go through. He's great. I believe they only do Canadian flagged vessels
17:56 SouthernCrossEh! BC We have some American friends who received marine insurance through Dolphin I believe. Might be worth a quick email or call to Sean to confirm
18:00 SV NorthDawn Sheryl 🇨🇦 we have our insurance with Gallagher

https://locations.ajg.com/ca/on/toronto/145-wellington-street-west
18:02 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Lovelight to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn And we should arrive in Paradise Village from La Paz. Our plan is to also head for Costa Rica / Panama in November. Let’s meet up!
20:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I’m assuming these can be rented, along with line handlers, without an agent?
20:23 Captain Dietmar yes

however AMP is creating penalty fees up to 13 %.. so let's see what the results will be w/o agents
20:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Penalty fee for what??
20:31 Captain Dietmar any non compliance
I expect a FUBAR of "multas*

2023.07.03 Monday
00:48 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Thanks for the feedback; can’t wait to meet you throughout this amazing journey.
07:55 Captain Dietmar
Calle 5ta Buenaventura Marina Village #600, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.341546,-80.163097
07:57 Captain Dietmar to share your location tab the
> on the left
then the
+ then
the location icon onthe lower navbar
then share on the top
09:00 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.778566,-84.896751
09:12 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Paradise Marina & Yatch Club
Nuevo Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit) Jarretaderas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69315748932849,-105.2937705509576
09:37 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.65371509152602,-105.6248946018588
09:37 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Heading to Mazatlan
10:01 OZ  Steve & Susan
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.62892578543207,-85.67389332697323
10:33 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:43 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled C-YA Ashleigh's invitation to the group.
10:46 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.693539287445942,-83.66884108632803
10:53 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri joined the group.
17:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
9HVG+JMX, Av. 3 de Noviembre, Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.606822187426153,-80.42156502453254

2023.07.04 Tuesday
05:12 French Kissing-John
CRFJ+R4V, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.425376237583118,-84.1693471323898
05:13 YO-D-YO Mary
1494 N Hamilton Lks Rd, Vulcan, MI 49892, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=45.76926,-87.777541
05:14 YO-D-YO Mary YO's parents are traveling by land visiting family and friends.
10:10 Rob on Avant 041516Z JUL 23
HYDROPAC 2180/23(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
PANAMA.
DNC 14.
TWO PERSONS OVERBOARD FROM F/V HUACHUMA,
IN 07-43.86N 079-52.15W ON 02 JUL. VESSELS IN
VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO BAHIA SOLANO
PORT CAPTAIN OR ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.//

2023.07.05 Wednesday
04:28 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel, Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
05:57 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Av. Camaron Sabalo 1705, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26895051763601,-106.4642280712724
07:03 Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan joined the group.
07:46 🦜Maison de Sante Playa Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.632150192781571,-85.15784308951984
07:55 QUESO GRANDE Lance Muelle Puerto Jiménez
Puerto Jiménez Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.542562985583311,-83.30385069003056
08:02 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri
Belize : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.47772987467933,-88.1016128417925
11:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Blvrd Nayarit 4, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69203653639577,-105.2934659912264
12:45 BISOU Robin And Tad BISOU Robin And Tad joined the group.
12:48 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
12:50 BISOU Robin And Tad Enjoying 4th July potluck at Marina Chiapas, Mexico with lots of other PP and non PP cruisers!
12:53 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Sorry we missed it😢 hope everyone is doing well. We cross to Baja tomorrow (Puerto Escondido) gathering some intel so I’m ready for your questions Robin😜
21:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69124792650035,-105.2929892426383
21:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Just arrived at Paradise Village!

2023.07.06 Thursday
05:08 Captain Dietmar pheww
06:46 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Welcome. We are here too. Hoping to meet everybody soon.
08:47 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.30366036284272,-106.5469635452106
08:47 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Heading to puerto Escondido
08:57 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone have experience anchoring at Matapalo Beach?
09:12 BISOU Robin And Tad You’re doing so well time-wise!
09:22 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We think we can hit our target of July 13 haul out in puerto penasco . Not back considering we made this plan in march and have already had to wait for two big storms/ hurricanes 👍 gotta say it feels pretty good to be finally crossing the Sea of Cortez after 8800 miles to get to this point😁
11:02 Captain Dietmar yeah bravo zulu Gary&Ena
13:43 QUESO GRANDE Lance Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)
Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622924116199764,-83.15242170879328

2023.07.07 Friday
09:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
P83P+WWF, Provincia de Puntarenas, Playa Agujas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.707225,-84.663858
14:52 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Well done! Time to consider a swallow tattoo!
15:12 Salacia / Peter Salacia / Peter invited Salacia-Donna to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:12 Salacia-Donna Salacia-Donna joined the group.
15:46 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena 😂👍 I qualify for two of them. That 8800 is only this latest voyage. 🤪
15:54 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Need to find a design with an anchor and two swallows. I guess to commemorate this voyage….🤷‍♂️
16:00 Captain Dietmar Photos
16:01 Captain Dietmar Cheers everyone
to a good weekend
16:01 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Cheers…….Oh man I’m still 85 miles away from mine no fair
16:02 Captain Dietmar mañana
16:04 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena 👍yep
18:41 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Will to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.

2023.07.08 Saturday
06:21 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Quepos bound!
06:21 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.681418,-84.691383
08:37 Salacia / Peter
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.45156424807795,-84.49771512211946
08:38 Salacia / Peter Us too!
10:33 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Loreto Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.82574893890911,-111.3102431595325
15:20 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle A big thumbs down for Marina Pez vela, who wouldn't even let us visit our friends boat in the Marina and tie up to them with our dinghy without paying $35
15:21 French Kissing-Tess And NO Panama Posse discount either.
15:38 Captain Dietmar yep they focus on fishing and high end customers only not interested in cruisers anymore
15:40 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yep …. Told Ena when we pulled in to pez vela ….. this ain’t our kind of bar….😜
15:45 QUESO GRANDE Lance We spent a month in Pez Vela and loved every minute. Expensive yes, but was a great base camp to tour the Quepos/ Manuel Antonio area. Also very pleased with the Yacht Yard and the haulout of our catamaran.
16:01 Salacia / Peter Anyone have comments on visiting Manuel Antonio from Pez Vela? Bus, tour, something else? Place to stay in/near the park vs day trip?
16:01 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle I totally get it if youre paying for your boat to be there. Seems nice. We're sick of marinas and want to anchor, and just wanted to visit friends for dinner, tie our dinghy to their boat. They expected us to pay $3.50 a foot for our dinghy for two hours when we weren't even tying up to their dock.
16:06 SV NorthDawn Sheryl We stayed at the Elfaro Hotel when we toured the park. The hotel is built from repurposed containers. It was about as close as you can stay to the entrance of the park (before COVID). Would recommend the hotel. The walk up the hill was a little exhausting at the end of the hike through the park.
16:06 QUESO GRANDE Lance It’s a $10 taxi to the town of Manuel Antonio and I think $15 to the park. We booked a guided tour and they picked us up for $65 pp. we saw lots of animals and had a great guide. It was worth it. I can share more but it would be my opinion vs facts.

2023.07.09 Sunday
06:25 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
06:25 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Leaving Bahia de Caraquez Ecuador and heading to Manta our first stop south!
06:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.600627798381067,-80.4372938722372
06:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
06:36 French Kissing-John Make reservations immediately. As of yesterday, the first available was not until Wednesday.
10:10 Captain Dietmar *PANAMA POSSE SEASON 7*
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July 9th, 2023

16:00 EASTERN TIME 15:00 PANAMA 14:00 MEXICO 13:00 PACIFIC TIME

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11:59 Courage ⛵️ John
495-483 Harbor Dr, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.87023429170153,-122.4960843924604
12:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
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12:03 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
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12:23 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.85882473033192,-111.2935502333496
12:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69127699361826,-105.2929809876767
12:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
12:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’ve learned Starlink doesn’t work in heavy rain. Anyone else have the same experience??
12:38 OZ  Steve & Susan Yes, heavy rain and even heavy, storm clouds
12:41 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.9416687836727683,-80.71488540619612
12:41 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We just anchored in Manta, Ecuador!
13:07 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:07 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole ⚓️@ 3.2 meters(low tide) Manta, Ecuador.
S00.56.439’ W080.42.923’
We were told to anchor next to the boat Kontiki for best secure location and just had a nice man in a panga come to welcome us and he’s our security guard. We could be much closer to land but leaving early in the am and not going to land.
14:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For those planning to cross the Sea of Cortez between the Baja peninsula and the mainland, there have been a number of discussions about stopping over at the Islas Marias Islands. There was a rumor circulating they are opening to tourists. To update the status: it is still NOT allowed for recreational vessels to approach within the 12 nm restricted zone of the Marias. Earlier this week we made a "pit stop" about one mile offshore Isla Maria Madre in order to use Starlink (we did not anchor, just drifted). Within minutes we were visited and boarded by the Mexican Navy who said we were in restricted waters. I showed them our (older) chart plotter map which did not indicate this zone, and they were satisfied with our claiming ignorance. They were polite and let us proceed on our way without a fine (or worse, confiscation(moon excited)!). As a service to other vessels as well as the Mexican Navy, please do not try to visit the islands on your own vessel until further official notice.
14:40 Maison De Sante @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn yes you are correct…it is restricted for pleasure boats. We made the same mistake (before Starlink with old =bad information) and authorities took pictures of us and our boat (an oh 💩 moment)! They only allow so many visitors on the island and it has to been run through one of their operators so they can track/limit visitors.
14:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Correct. They actually came twice. The first time they took photos, asked us to stop, and wanted to board (no radio contact was made in advance). Kathryn was a force of Nature, sternly refusing them access, providing only our intended destination. They then returned with an English speaking leutanant, who checked our chart plotter (to verify we were in fact ignorant) and who suggested if we ever come across another Navy vessel, not to raise suspicion by refusing access. We, in turn, suggested radio contact be made in advance with clear intentions described. Not every RIB full of masked men armed with weapons might have honorable intentions... It was all very amicable.
16:35 French Kissing-John 😱
17:28 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ZORBA- Tomer to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:30 ZORBA- Tomer ZORBA- Tomer joined the group.
17:51 ZORBA- Tomer Hola Possy fleet,

I am Tomer from sailing yacht Zorba- Tayana 48DS 2007

Me and my wife Limor, just retired last year, and started cruising.

We began at Alameda where we found the boat, and currently cruising the Sea Of Cortez...

Limor is what you call a reluctant sailor but loves this way of life....so we keep on a ratio of 5% sailing time....

I am sailing for 30 years with plenty of pauses in between....

In my past I was a sailing instructor, a tugboat captain , a chase boat captain, a dregger coperator and a delivery skipper.

Most of my experiance is in the Mediterranean.

Before buying the Zorba (Tayana 48) we lived onboard an Oceanis 35 for 16 years...without sailing much, besides once in a while for a few hours....

At 2015 we cruised 8 months on a gulfstar 50 from Key West up to the BVI's (Bahamas, Puerto Rico, USVI, BVI) and back to Florida.

We acctualy planned for two seasons here in SOC but the heat+bees+wasps made us change our minds.

We are now at Santa Rosalia, sailing up North up to P.Peniasco where we haulout around September....

We plan to sail South to La Paz and leave the boat until 3/2024 (family issues and a trip to Thailand!)

3/2024 we plan sailing south to Panama and probably cross East to the Caribbean side.

It feels great to join the possy💪🏼⛵️

Thanks for having us, and we will sew you on the water🤩⛵️

 

17:53 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Courage ⛵️ Kristine to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:56 ZORBA- Tomer See*
18:17 French Kissing-John Welcome! I had to laugh at your heat, bees and wasps comment. Been there, done that!
18:17 ZORBA- Tomer 😆
18:23 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Welcome to the posse!!
We are currently on a run up to puerto penasco. In fact we will be sailing past santa Rosalia about 6 hours going to drop the hook at Bahia San Francisquito then hop to Penasco. We will keep an eye out for you
18:24 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Welcome to the posse!!
We are currently on a run up to puerto penasco. In fact we will be sailing past santa Rosalia about 6 hours going to drop the hook at Bahia San Francisquito then hop to Penasco. We will keep an eye out for you
18:26 ZORBA- Tomer Great .
probably we will sail to bahia San Francisco in a few days⛵️
18:28 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Do you have tracking activated? Or do you have an AIS transponder?
18:31 ZORBA- Tomer MMSI 538071833

We use predictwind tracker but somehow I am not sure it is operating well

http://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/29946330
18:34 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena When you get that PW tracker up and running make sure you send the info into the posse so you will be included in the posse tracking page if you wish.
18:35 ZORBA- Tomer Will do....thanks🙏
18:36 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
18:36 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Found you guys.😜👍
18:37 ZORBA- Tomer its working(I got this)
18:38 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena No tracker from PW didn’t work I found you guys with an AIS search
18:40 ZORBA- Tomer Ohhh...will check and fix the PW tracker....
20:07 Salacia / Peter Extremely heavy yes.
20:32 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
20:33 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim S/v Viva driving from Oregon to Quebec City with a stop at s/v Felicità’s land base in Wisconsin. 😎
21:14 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Courage ⛵️ Kristine joined the group.
21:22 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hey Felicita! 😍. Zorba, we met on the way down in Mag Bay! Looking forward to seeing you down in Panama! 😍.
21:26 ZORBA- Tomer Indeed...DawnPatrol we remember you Laney & Mark and your lovely boat.

Looking forward to meet you again....🥰⛵️
21:30 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle If you're into spearfishing at all, I highly, highly recommend a stop at the Anchorage at the north side of Isla angel de la Guarda, and go in the pass between the northmost island. Still best I've ever had.
21:31 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
22:12 Maison De Sante Welcome to the posse Zorba! Thank you for the introduction and hope to see you along the way.
22:19 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you for a warm welcoming...hopes to see you too⛵️

2023.07.10 Monday
05:11 Captain Dietmar yes
06:27 Captain Dietmar FYI
" *Boat burglarized at V&V Marina Cancun*
Our boat was burglarized on Saturday at V&V Marina Cancun. At least two IPads were stolen. We found out when the burglars attempted to change the AppleIDs last night. Apple sent emails with each login attempt along with the downtown Cancun location of the burglars.

The boat is at V&V for maintenance - we are not there and have not yet assessed the extent of the burglary. The marina has not expressed any interest in acknowledging or addressing the issue in any way.

I’ll follow up more when I’ve assessed the extent.

-Paul
Ship Faced"

Note we have reported this incident to ( please do so with any incidents ) and will contact the marina on behalf of Ship Faced
Caribbean Safety and Security Net
https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/

07:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We've just returned from the SOC and totally agree with the comment as well! I'm still finding mud wasp nests scattered throughout Serenity. 😆
07:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Tidings of Joy, Dawn Patrol and Serenity PP meet-up at Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
09:12 Queso Grande Sherri Hola! Does anyone have a rate sheet or know the cost of La Playita marina in Panama? Thanks!
09:31 Salacia / Peter Donna is looking for a mammogram in Panama, most likely Panama City (though we’ll be in Shelter Bay). Anyone have recommendations?
12:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Tidings Of Joy.Jeff to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings Of Joy.Jeff joined the group.
12:52 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SELAH🪝Ben Cook to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:56 BISOU Robin And Tad Have you seen the PDF cruisers guide which a non PP cruiser has put together? I believe it’s somewhere on the PP website. It gets updated regularly so should be current.
13:25 Captain Dietmar on the bottom of panamaposse.com/panama
13:30 SELAH🪝Ben Cook SELAH🪝Ben Cook joined the group.
13:52 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Hola from Huatulco 🇲🇽. Does anyone here have experience crossing the Tehuantepec?

We are being told by the port captain it’s unsafe right now and for at least a week, but predict wind doesn’t show it overly nasty.

Thank you in advance 🙂
14:12 French Kissing-John Looks like sustained 25s which likely means 35. The fetch will be bad and against the swell. I’d wait or go the beach route if you have to go now.
14:15 BISOU Robin And Tad We have people here at Marina Chiapas wanting to head north but they’ve looked at the forecast and not going yet.
14:15 Maison De Sante Listen to the port captain. Plus you will need exit zarpe from him (assuming you officially cleared in at huatulco) and he will not give you one unless it’s safe. T-peck crossing can be quite sporting!
14:23 BISOU Robin And Tad If you have the paid version of Windy you’ll see the gust speeds which you can expect to be the minimum wind speeds for TPecs and Papagayos. There’s a small window early Wednesday morning until Wednesday night (about 15 hrs) but unless you’re a very fast boat you won’t get across in time. The port captain is your best and safest option.
15:25 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Thank you for the info guys. This all super helpful! We will stand down and keep contact with the port captain and keep watching for a suitable window.
15:53 fickle - Ben Yes and the nasty sea state tends to linger for several hours after the wind stops.
20:17 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.4410294447506,-112.8732478291385
20:21 ZORBA- Tomer Keep an eye tonight to the East for lightnings....and check the chubasco report....
20:28 ZORBA- Tomer https://sonrisanet.tonybishop.org/chubasco.txt

The Chubasco evening report (between July to September in the Sea of Cortez)
20:31 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yes thank you …. I had a look and it is forecasted to be pretty calm slight bit of cape early am very localized right at the south end of San Lorenzo so if I see it when I poke my head out I will go around it to the north😜👍
20:34 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Tomorrow is our last leg of this journey should be on the hard by Wednesday afternoon can’t believe it’s coming to it end it’s been quite the ride just over 9000 miles in 9 months 🥵
20:42 ZORBA- Tomer Amazing!!! Have a safe sail, I will PM you to get some cabrales shipyard tips from you😉....we will be there in a few weeks....
20:46 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena You can get ahold of me on WhatsApp as well I will be heading to Washington/Oregon before you arrive I think. +1 503 580 0714
20:51 Maison De Sante You guys have covered some major ground and averted some major weather! Cheers 🍻 to you!
21:01 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Thank you yes it has been a enjoyable challenge got to sail the Med the Atlantic the Caribbean and the pacific all in one season 🤪🤪🤪
22:08 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle All of that just to get to peñasco?!

2023.07.11 Tuesday
05:02 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Just to get to Gus’s tacos in penasco …. Sounds reasonable 😂😂
08:58 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Pause: Beth & Larry to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:29 Maison De Sante Joe Munday
907-414-1000

10:34 Maison De Sante Maison De Sante invited Vanessa☀️Mundays Off to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:35 Vanessa☀️Mundays Off Vanessa☀️Mundays Off joined the group.
10:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Impressive, indeed! How can we see your track!?
10:41 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena It’s on the Panama posse tracking page. It shows all the way back to Greece
10:41 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV_Divergent/
10:42 Vanessa☀️Mundays Off Vanessa☀️Mundays Off allowed joining via link or QR code.
12:15 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Well just got informed that there is a schedule conflict on our haul out tomorrow 😩 but the good news is we get to check out another extreme remote anchorage that I found thanks to good nautical I’m not sure if any of you folks have visited it but if you have and have any info I would appreciate it. It’s the anchorage on the north side of Isla Tiburon.
12:15 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
12:15 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Not much info on good nautical
12:34 French Kissing-John Does anyone have any information on checking into Panama at Pedregal? We were planning on doing this but I just found out they have strung a power line across the preferred entrance and we cannot pass. Boca Brava looks next best. Looking for any current info. Thanks
12:36 Remedy-Karl That's a bit zoned in, but I think we anchored just around the corner a little further last month. Great holding, calm with south winds. But bees. Lots of bees. Millions of bees! This is not the place to wash your boat!
12:39 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
12:39 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Better pic
12:42 ZORBA- Tomer @DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Just looked at your crazy voyage⛵️
A M A Z I N G

You were in delivery mode or fun & travel..?

Offcourse both, but my bet is on delivery mode🤔
12:45 Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan Photos
12:45 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yep definitely delivery mode with some fun sprinkled in 😜
12:45 Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan @DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Here’s a few paragraphs from the Captain Rains book.
12:47 Remedy-Karl Yup, that was it. I see you also have a full boat. Maybe we can catch up on later October.
12:48 Remedy-Natalie This is Natalie. We definitely Anchored there. Huge area to anchor. We determined the tide was about 10 feet. So keep that in mind. I think we picked about 20ft to anchor. Tried to get closer to shore because we had some swell coming around the corner. Bees are an issue. Don't rinse your boat like we did.
12:49 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Thank you!
12:50 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Thank you!
12:50 Remedy-Natalie Anchor set with no issues. It says there is. Navy station there but we only saw an old building. Didn't go ashore as were making our way to the haul out.
13:02 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Absolutely! Are you in SOC?
13:04 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena That’s the same thing we are doing and I got a call this morning that our haul out is pushed back a day so we left Bahia San Francisco this morning with intent to sail to Penasco. So we changed and will wait a day here on Isla tiburon😜👍
13:05 Remedy-Karl Back in Florida for now, hauled in PP.
13:51 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Pause Larry & Beth to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited HELVICK : Liam to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:22 QUESO GRANDE Lance Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)
Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622924116199764,-83.15242170879328
17:34 French Kissing-John
GMQX+W9F, Parrott Access, Provincia de Puntarenas, Punto Jimenez, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.540271978106576,-83.30186490507202
19:02 Will Will joined the group.
19:08 Pause Larry & Beth Pause Larry & Beth joined the group.

2023.07.12 Wednesday
05:41 Salacia / Peter Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque Quepos Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426253927839513,-84.167107304836
07:16 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
15 I-190, Grand Island, NY 14072, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=43.05728254843788,-78.99046188227739
07:43 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.18922944446773,-112.4099776893854
08:38 Captain Dietmar @DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena how is the Anchorage
can you take a picture please ?
08:42 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yes I will get pictures and update the information
09:00 C-YA. Glenn @DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena that Anchorage can be wonderful or wicked. Watch out for the northerly’s. There is also a few unmarked anchorages around that island that are wonderful
11:10 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
11:11 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Pictures as requested
11:11 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yes it is wide open to the north !
13:29 C-YA. Glenn @DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena looks like from where you are if you go left down inside the channel and stay left there is a great anchorage that is not marked has a huge sand area surrounding by rocks. Crystal
Clear waters
14:07 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We will have to check that out another time we are underway next stop Puerto Peñasco
14:08 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We did just get a fantastic 30 minute whale show 😁👍
17:28 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Isla de La Plata
Parque Nacional Machalilla Puerto López Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.268130703257339,-81.06343746185303
17:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We just spent two nights moored (free for onboard only overnight stays)at Isla de la Plata, Ecuador. Protected island and waters so the only way to explore the hiking trails and diving spots are to join a tour with a guide. We were in good company with the social turtles and the beauty all around that we were fine to just rest on the boat. Fishermen sold us beautiful fresh fish for $5 and coca colas. The park rangers are incredibly kind. And it’s the first time we heard whales singing, they’re everywhere. Great stopping point between Manta and Isla Salango. We have done some seriously sporty sailing, but so grateful to be able to sail south with most of the odds of current and wind against us… it’s been an epic ride so far.
17:37 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos

2023.07.13 Thursday
06:05 French Kissing-John
JRPJ+WF8, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.637120075156757,-83.1711013149495
06:28 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.31000565479123,-113.553120419383
07:54 Firefly Firefly joined the group.
07:55 Firefly Dies anyone remember who posted the info on putting up your boat in the tropics. I would live a copy! Thanks in advance
08:04 Pause: Beth & Larry Pause: Beth & Larry joined the group.
08:33 Pause Larry & Beth Good morning Panama Posse 23-24. We are Larry and Beth aboard Pause, our Nordhavn 55, along with our 2 mini Golden Doodles, Willie and Pebbles. Just retruned to the boat in Dana Point, CA after a road trip to Texas to clear out our last storeroom. Our plan is to leave California in October for Ensenada, MX, then once hurricane season is over, start our journey south through the Panama Canal and on to the Southern Carribean. We look forward to meeting everone. My user name is Pause Larry & Beth and Beth's user name is Pause: Beth & Larry

09:32 Bob Ritner Rob on Avant posted it
09:53 ZORBA- Tomer Sounds like a plan💪🏼⛵️
We start our sailing South to Panam(and crossing East) only at March 2024(from La Paz Mexico) due to other obligations, so we will keep our ears & eyes open for your experiances on our future route....do you have a place where you publish your voyage?

10:13 Firefly Thanks!!
12:43 Firefly Thanks. Found it on the weekly update dated 4-01-2023 for anyone interested. Thanks Avant!
14:32 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Freefall T to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:01 Captain Dietmar looking for testers of our new chat platform for the panama posse with treaded and topic specific streams
if you are interested in testing a more comprehensive communications platform please PM us for a 2 month trial before we launch it
email registration@panamaposse.com for details
18:27 Rob on Avant Pub. 153, Sailing Directions (Enroute) West Coasts of Mexico and Central America (19th Edition 2021) has been updated to 8 July 2023.

The updated publication can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cb399c739fabc4c06a1d008db831cd3bc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638247932082109255%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PS10e4mFC%2FQKETD1PDF9Pc2D%2FOV9h4mfG8Ibf5KQzJo%3D&reserved=0 ).

2023.07.14 Friday
06:16 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited TIAMAT Owen to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:04 FREEDOM - Sheri We will be in DP early and mid August. Would love to meet you. We left DP last October.
08:16 Pause Larry & Beth We should still be in DP then, so let's make it happen! We haul out at Shelter Island August 29, but in DP till then
08:28 Courage ⛵️ John I tried to find it on that website. no joy for me. a google search found it in pdf form here:

https://msi.nga.mil/api/publications/download?type=view&key=16694491/SFH00000/Pub153bk.pdf

great resource! thank you.
08:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We anchored one night at Isla Salango, Ecuador in sand, good holding and near mooring balls for tour boats (lots of them). S 01 35.565 W 080 51.711 Low tide ⚓️5 meters. Could be a great spot to snorkel and dive but too many jellyfish at the time and overcast so not enough light to appreciate or see anything. We also looked at the anchoring opportunities across from the island at the coastline in Salango. Lots of moored fishing boats but room for us. Technically part of the National park but we didn’t see any officials. Lots of whales again, everywhere. Very well protected and calm anchorage.
08:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
08:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.592337473518456,-80.86299329996109
10:41 TIAMAT Owen TIAMAT Owen joined the group.
10:43 TIAMAT Owen Hi all. We are Owen & Stephanie on SV Tiamat, currently sailing the Sea of Cortez with our kids. We’re planning to head to Panama from La Cruz after the end of cyclone season, and will then be crossing to Polynesia in the spring
13:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.694753,-83.669851
16:25 French Kissing-John Photos
16:25 French Kissing-John Over the last six months we have stopped in some of the larger marinas, starting with Acapulco, having an electrician come on board and try to figure out why our shore power was not working. So we tried again at Marina Bahia Golfito this week. On the phone, they assured us they had an electrician. When we showed up, they sent the electrician promptly who assessed the problem and then told me he was not authorized to work on private boats. He only works on the physical structure of the marina! But he knew a guy… 30 minutes later the guy shows up, spends about an hour poking around and tells me he really can’t help because he’s actually an outboard motor mechanic. But he knows a guy… Sigifredo showed up an hour later, and not only is he an actual electrician, he has college degrees in it! He was able to diagnose our problem and fix it along with a few other items over two days. If you need electrical work done, to include on a commercial scale, he is the guy in Golfito. Nearest I can tell he’s the only guy between Panama and Mexico!

17:34 Captain Dietmar so what was the shore power issue?
17:41 French Kissing-John When they installed our air conditioner, the guy from La Paz reinstalled a piece of copper plate/jumper between breakers and he was just a bit off to the left… Something I never ever would’ve figured out on my own
19:08 Captain Dietmar Photos
19:08 Captain Dietmar happy friday from las vegas

2023.07.15 Saturday
06:12 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Good morning everyone. The port captain in Huatulco gave us clearance yesterday for crushing the Tehuantepec to Chiapas today. Excited to set out on this sail. If anyone else happens to be going today def let us know.
06:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Looking forward to welcoming you here at Marina Chiapas! We’re a small group of cruisers staying for the hurricane season!
07:17 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Heck yeah! Looking forward to it as well
10:27 Qué vendrá IMHO that new app lets me much more easily keep track of all the conversations and catch up and contribute to the ones that are important to me. Unlike here. It would be great if others can give it a try and share their experience.
13:48 Cerca Trova-Bruce I agree. The UI is a bit more complicated, but that’s what you get with more powerful features. Unless I missed it, I don’t see a conference call feature.
14:02 BISOU Robin And Tad As a non-techno it looked a bit daunting to begin with but I also like the idea that we can follow the threads more easily.
14:02 TIAMAT Owen What app is this? I can’t see the original message
14:04 BISOU Robin And Tad Message Dietmar for an invitation to beta test the app
14:06 Queso Grande Sherri Dietmar, remind me again the name of the resort/hotel you stayed at in Boquete? Cheers
14:24 Captain Dietmar downtown suites
14:25 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Ho’okipa-Lisa to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:43 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Do you happen to have a contact for the marina? We need an overnight slip Sunday night upon arrival if possible. I sent an email to Guillermo but not sure it’s the right one.
15:57 🦜Maison de Sante Memo looks at his emails maybe once a week. Rolf is the other guy that runs the office. What’s app him. +52 962 210 4558
17:06 BISOU Robin And Tad That’s correct. Usually no one in the office on Sundays but there are plenty of people around to help with lines. Just one night? Why the rush? Try to come in before dark if you can as the markers can be confusing.

2023.07.16 Sunday
07:43 DoTheThing-M&F DoTheThing-M&F joined the group.
07:54 Blown Away Eileen Can anyone recommend buoy/clips/line for floating the anchor chain?
08:52 Remedy-Karl In French Polynesia I bought a couple old pearl farm floats at a roadside stand and attached them to the chain with a long piece of dyneema with a loop on each end. In the float end I passed the line through the loop and to the chain using a carabiner to the loop.
09:35 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Thank you Maison.

Robin and Tad. We’re shooting for a pacific crossing as soon as we can so trying to get south past all these thunderstorms. Would love to chat. Maybe we’ll stay longer!
10:43 French Kissing-John Exactly one year after moving onto the boat full time, we crossed into Panama yesterday, didn’t even plan it that way
10:46 ZORBA- Tomer Plans & sailing 😆
10:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Looking forward to meeting you? ETA in Marina Chiapas? We’re out for dinner tonight from 5pm but will be around in the morning!
11:00 Rob on Avant “Wherever ever you go, there you are!”
11:24 SELAH🪝Ben Cook We arrive around 9pm in marina Chiapas. Rookie question. Can we just grab a slip if I don’t hear back from them? Or I can find a place to anchor outside Id imagine
11:26 Rob on Avant The marina is staffed 24/7, but the night crew only have handhelds and won’t hear you on vhf until you’re well inside the breakwater. Try to coordinate a radio relay with someone onsite to alert the of your impending arrival.
11:51 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Right on. Thank you!
13:05 BISOU Robin And Tad I’ll let a few of the cruisers know you’re coming in in case we’re not back. As Rob says, the security here only have hand held VHF but I’ll let them know as well. They’ll signal you with a flashlight as to where to go otherwise the T end of the first pier is a good place to tie up for the night. Hope it’s a calm arrival for you. We sometimes get thunderstorms in the late afternoon/evening
13:07 QUESO GRANDE Lance Probably could go unsaid but you are supposed to call the PC via radio for permission to enter the harbor.. just FYI
14:27 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Great info. Thank you BISOU AND QUESO GRANDE
14:57 fickle - Ben Also the port captain seems to have weak transmission and you might not hear him respond unless you’re within a mile of the breakwater
18:09 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Looks like a large thunderstorm formed over port Chiapas. We’re looking at various weather reports now to see what best course of action is. Any local advice def appreciated
18:11 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Initial look is that system is staying over land. Thinking we wait it out at sea then head in once it clears or in the morning
18:29 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Now we’re seeing a different storm that looks like it’s coming south to north
18:31 SELAH🪝Ben Cook It didn’t show up on predict wind. But used AccuWeather and it showed up
18:37 🦜Maison de Sante It looks like the lightening started about 45min ago on top of chiapas. ECMWF model seemed to be most accurate when we were around there. Pull up the satellite images to see where the storm is moving.
19:02 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Yeah we got more accurate data. It’s moving east to West. We are headed north to get out of the way as much as possible. It should pass by n an hour or two then we’ll see if we can make it in
20:23 BISOU Robin And Tad Sorry we’re back from dinner and yes the storm is definitely still around the marina. How far out are you?
20:24 BISOU Robin And Tad The storm is gradually dissipating but the rain may stick around for a bit.
20:34 BISOU Robin And Tad No more Lightning in the marina now. You should be good to come in if you’re not too far away!
20:35 SELAH🪝Ben Cook We’re 19 nm out headed your way. Things have calmed. Hopefully it stays this way. Only getting like 4-4.5 knots gps speed
20:35 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Thank you for the update
20:38 BISOU Robin And Tad Ok I’ll go and tell Ricardo that you’re still 4-5hrs away. Once you get into the fishing port (you’ll see the big trawlers) you should be able to hail Marina Chiapas. See you in the morning!
20:41 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Right on. Thank you for the help!
20:42 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Videos
20:42 SELAH🪝Ben Cook When we saw this we were like. Yeah we should turn around. Came out of nowhere.
20:48 BISOU Robin And Tad I can understand your concern! I’d be doing the same. Just spoke to Ricardo who’s on duty tonight and told him you’d be in about 1-2am. He’ll be waiting for you but try to hail the marina once you’re into the fishing port and once you make the turn into the marina. He’ll see you and get you tied up safely!
20:54 SELAH🪝Ben Cook So good. Really appreciate your help! Thank you
21:04 BISOU Robin And Tad So welcome!

2023.07.17 Monday
07:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
07:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Ecuador navigation update:: We anchored in the beautiful little bay of Ayangue anchorage 3.8 meters at low tide ⚓️S 01 59.027’ W 080 45.325’. Unfortunately very rolly because it’s open to the wind and waves, southwest. Sweet beach town, very friendly and helpful locals and very safe in terms of personal security in and off the boat. We even left Pathfinder overnight to check out Salinas by taxi to visually see where to go for the Capitania and safe place to anchor. Our zarpe from Bahia de Caraquez was for Ayangue but we must check in at Salinas officially.
We ate great food on the beach, extremely reasonable prices for big dishes $8usd and giant G&T for $5usd. Lovely experience just can’t handle dancing the cumbia all night with the side waves. But absolutely worth stopping. Easy beach arrival with the dinghy at north corner of beach and the bar watched her while we explored. A slice of paradise. We even got close to a huge boat blessing brigade!

07:40 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Vía sin nombre, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.984988666180098,-80.75565531849861
09:18 Salacia / Peter
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.54626826942763,-83.72467705056418
09:18 Salacia / Peter Headed for Jimenez
09:21 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Good morning @BISOU Robin And Tad and anyone else in Chiapas. We’re going to grab breakfast, shower, then would love to meet up
09:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for another great update. Look forward to the next one!!
09:41 SELAH🪝Ben Cook Amazing
10:10 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Eleuthera- Barbara to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
21:01 French Kissing-John Checked into Panama today at Boca Chica. Officials showed up on time and met us at the restaurant as planned. Fees were 35, 45, 75 and $20. More paperwork than any other country in Central America but no big deal. No boarding of the boat so no pets declared. Eric arranged for our Cruising permit to be picked up in Pedregal, which was as promised. Such pretty paper with fancy stamps, totally worth $185! I’m going to frame it and put it on the wall. Found a local tour office that arranged a car and driver to take us to the airport to pick up our rental car for $55. We have family flying in and out of David so totally worth it. And we have our Cruising permit, which is supposedly needed to get the Coiba permit when we get to that island.
21:41 Captain Dietmar yeah

2023.07.18 Tuesday
06:58 Bob Ritner
Colón District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.434304,-79.86744
06:58 Bob Ritner Green Flash on route to San Blas Islands
07:18 BISOU Robin And Tad Well done! We certainly were never asked for our cruising permit when we paid for Coiba but then we didn’t get a receipt either! Enjoy your time in the area. Islas Secas are great as well!
07:45 SV Whirlwind What did you pay for coiba permit?
08:22 BISOU Robin And Tad It’s $60 per day anchorage plus $20 per person on board (one off fee). We managed to talk our way out of paying for two days as they only came by on the second day!
08:45 Remedy-Natalie Thank you for sharing. I've saved your post. This is one of my planned stops as we head down the coast. Keep posting, as I'm saving your posts for later.
08:53 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SUNDOWNER Lynn to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:59 SUNDOWNER Lynn SUNDOWNER Lynn joined the group.
09:12 QUESO GRANDE Lance Thanks for the info! Did you have go ashore to pay? I have read other instructions that you had to wire transfer or pay an agent in Boca Chica to assist in getting a Coiba permit. Thx!
09:53 BISOU Robin And Tad No. There is a ranger base to the north eastern end of Coiba Island. There are several patrol boats that go out each day to collect payment. At the time we were there (March) there were only 2 patrol boats in use so they weren’t getting out to all the islands and we met a few people who only went to the northern and southern mist islands and never paid! We only went to the island nearest Bahia Honda which was beautiful with lots of great snorkelling some good diving (day boats came and went) and some lovely secluded beaches (at low tide).
09:56 QUESO GRANDE Lance Perfect, thanks!
09:57 BISOU Robin And Tad I’m sure you will enjoy your time there. We had wonderful clear water of a nice temperature. Lots of fish but no whales or mantas at that time. I think they come December/January.

2023.07.19 Wednesday
07:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ke
07:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Keep those dinghies locked!
11:05 Rob on Avant Dear Blue Water Mariners,

The National Hurricane Center is happy to announce a new publication: the Mariner's Tropical Cyclone Guide.

This new guide replaces the old Mariner’s Guide for Hurricane Awareness in the North Atlantic Basin, which was published in 2000.

The original guide was published in 2000, when National Hurricane Center (NHC) average track forecast errors were more than double today’s average and the forecast only extended to 72 hours. Many important support products, including the forecast cone, wind speed probabilities, and 34-kt time of arrival graphics have been developed over the last two decades. Due to the advances in forecast skill and enhanced support
products, some of the old recommendations - including the well-known “1-2-3 Rule” - are no longer endorsed by NHC. This new guide reflects the significant improvements in tropical cyclone forecasting in the past 20 years and covers the updated best practices to avoid these storms.

In addition to these updates, the new guide expands in scope to cover all tropical cyclone basins. Understanding that the maritime industry is a global enterprise, NHC partnered with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and Joint Typhoon Warning Center to provide insights outside of NHC’s area of responsibility, which covers the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific Oceans.

This guide was written by Dylan Flynn, a full-time Meteorologist at NHC and part-time Ship Routing Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. The guide was reviewed by leading experts in tropical meteorology and the maritime industry, including the U.S. Navy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, where it will be used as part of their advanced meteorology curriculum.

The Mariner’s Tropical Cyclone Guide is an essential resource for mariners navigating tropical cyclone basins around the world. It is available for free from the NHC website at the following link - https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marinersguide.pdf

Be safe this hurricane season!
Chris Landsea

21:39 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited MARTINI MARY & BRYAN to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
21:43 MARTINI MARY & BRYAN MARTINI MARY & BRYAN joined the group.
21:45 MARTINI MARY & BRYAN Hola PP group, we are currently exploring the Sea of Cortez. Looking forward to heading south and exploring more. 😎🌴🌴

2023.07.20 Thursday
05:05 French Kissing-John
Manzana 041202 33-4, Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.217372991156779,-82.20507809394006
06:16 Captain Dietmar @French Kissing-John what entrance did you follow to get in ?
09:21 French Kissing-John I guess it’s called Boca Chica. Around the east end of Boca Brava island.
09:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.370644,-83.433974
09:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle En route to golfito
12:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sigifredo Alvarez - Electrician, Golfito.vcf
12:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for the referral. I urge anyone sharing contact info to please attach a .vcf card for easy import (saves retyping everything). Here is Sigifredos:
12:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn *Sigifredo's
12:48 Captain Dietmar I urge plain text as vc cards expire with line after 2 weeks on line not so on zulip

13:08 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
13:15 QUESO GRANDE Lance Queso Grande’s first Panamanian Dorado!
14:07 BISOU Robin And Tad Yummy!
15:47 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.12904524832999,-82.3173400161862

2023.07.21 Friday
05:00 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene invited ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
05:01 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt joined the group.
17:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole SALINAS, Ecuador update: ⚓️S 02 12.213 W 080 58.239 3.4 meters @low tide. We just spent 4 nights anchored in Salinas near the Salinas Yacht Club and the Salinas Capitania. Large sand platform, very protected from the ocean waves and lots of space to pick your favorite spot. Also lots of jet skis during the day, even weekdays, so anchoring behind the yacht club mooring field might help keep them from using you as an obstacle course. The beach is beautiful. Water is beautiful aquamarine. Aka Baby Miami. We found two great restaurants, Cafe Jazz for the cheapest and best omelet in the world…Alberto Bistro for a nice dinner cooked in front of you on the charming patio. We loved the little train tour of the superb natural reserve located at the most western spot on mainland Ecuador. Chocolatera, no chocolate but stunning views! Walking the Salinas malecon is so enjoyable and we met the nicest people. The whale museum is wonderful and kitschy. We were able to take our dinghy to a local panga man to tie up to his boat and he took us to shore and picked us up with his dinghy. Getting our zarpe to leave and make our way back to Bahia de Caraquez, a 3 day experience… more to come on that.
17:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos

2023.07.22 Saturday
09:04 French Kissing-John
Montijo District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.633455567353855,-81.73474523805932
18:20 BISOU Robin And Tad https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/baltimore-sailor-overdue-off-coast-of-mexico/?fbclid=IwAR3XTUN6oBC8-a38hQN8i4R0c_d7ppAM5Bxni5VIQV97sGSYxcNWJpyVdOQ_aem_AZkmaG5xs1uyXqbGiEc-c3UpyylRsv4SskH662YES1-S0zwJ8ww7d-LfXFYsWCRNfAQ
18:41 Captain Dietmar yes Donald - he was already rescued once into Acapulco by Vicente - I recommended he join the SPP but decided against it as he did not want any "help" ... so we will keep a lookout for him an help - but most of the fleet is way passed his location and it is Hurricane Season in the North Pacific
18:47 fickle - Ben That boat looks like it could get pretty far in 10 days 🤔
21:16 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks Dietmar!

2023.07.23 Sunday
08:01 Rob on Avant 230545Z JUL 23
HYDROPAC 2408/23(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
PANAMA.
DNC 14.
1. DERELICT 30 FOOT S/V MOSTUMO ADRIFT IN
08-01.10N 079-24.60W. REPORTS TO RCC ALAMEDA,
TELEX: 230172343, PHONE: 510 437 3701,
E-MAIL: RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 2401/23.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 260545Z JUL 23.
10:06 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.214549531669116,-82.20657091418526
18:58 French Kissing-John Anyone have any specific advice on rounding Punta Mala into Panama City? Like where and how do you want to time the tides?
19:01 Rob on Avant Round just after slack low, and watch for head winds. It’s only 100 miles but it can be a miserable 100 miles. We rounded in shallower water (~40-60’) and found that a bit calmer than the deeper water. Currents on the approach to the point can be surprisingly strong as well.
19:40 French Kissing-John Very good, appreciate it

2023.07.24 Monday
06:07 SEEKER - John/ Tammy Good morning, heading to San Andres from Bocas this weekend. Does anyone have advice on checking in?
06:15 🦜Maison de Sante https://panamaposse.com/san-andres-providencia-islands-colombia
06:15 🦜Maison de Sante Reach out to Julian
06:21 SEEKER - John/ Tammy @🦜Maison de Sante thank you
07:27 Captain Dietmar Julian may have lost his license
as an agent we are looking for a new Gent there
but I'm sure he'll help
08:23 Rob on Avant Photos
08:24 Rob on Avant Posted just now on Facebook. Yikes!
08:24 QUESO GRANDE Lance All checked into Panama at Boca Chica. Worked directly with the Pedregal PC so no agent fees.. thanks @French Kissing-John & Tess for the intel
09:26 ZORBA- Tomer Hey Possies out there(is it a word?🤔),
We are currently hauledout at Puerto Peniasco.
Splashing planned to October.

We have some obligation during December and January, and plan on sailing down to Panama after...what are the recomended months to sail south from La Paz to Panama in short legs and taking the time?
11:04 ZORBA- Tomer Found it...thanks anyway
12:13 Salacia / Peter The biggest hurdles in the trip you’re looking at are Tehuantepec and Papagayo winds.
12:15 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you very, we start planning and learning that route...
14:09 Aegis, Mary/Ian We left Banderas Bay mid January and landed in Panama City about a week before Christmas. We avoid overnight runs where possible.
14:11 Aegis, Mary/Ian Looking back, that was sone of our best cruising. Take your time.
14:13 French Kissing-John Yeah, took us about eight months to get through the sea of Cortez and out of Mexico
14:33 🦜Maison de Sante The weather will be great for your departure. I would suggest trying to get to Panama no later than about now. Once you get into June, you’ll see more lightening storms and weather patterns that are more difficult to predict. September and October are the wettest months down here. It just depends on your tolerance for the weather. There are still folks cruising Central America this time of year but there are definitely fewer boats moving around. If you prefer to keep it as mild as possible, I would recommend rolling into Panama by the end of May.
14:37 Rob on Avant Took us 5 years. So worth it.
14:38 ZORBA- Tomer Perfect....we will leave La Paz at February and take our time sailing south
21:02 Salacia / Peter One thing we’ve been learning to do is budget time along the route, to look at seasonal movements to accommodate weather patterns, so we can shift our time as we go, and not miss the major seasonal changes. Consider El Salvador, more than three months in Costa Rica, SoC, Gold Coast, etc. How much time do you have? Is this an open ended journey, or so you a (semi)fixed period?
21:20 ZORBA- Tomer We have plenty of time, cruising is a reletavly new way of life for us(we lived onboard for 17 years without cruising most of those years).....we prefer short daylight legs and most of the time can wait for great weather...offcourse each place and its weather pattern...a few days ago we just got hit by a very strong chubasco 54+ knots on our way to P.Peniasco but normaly we succeed avoiding strong weather...

No time frame on our part only seasonal and weather patterns⛵️

2023.07.25 Tuesday
05:20 C-YA. Glenn Been up there f @ZORBA- Tomer take your time I spent almost 4 years in the sea of Cortez so much to see and enjoy don’t rush it
08:51 ZORBA- Tomer We call it the bee-of Cortez🤣
We had a great time here, but we had enough with the wasp bees and heat.... at first we planned another season here, but we feel it is time for us to move on⛵️
09:31 Voyager - Ed & Liz @ZORBA- Tomer
11:28 QUESO GRANDE Lance
San Lorenzo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.992938696574406,-82.03187296156679
12:32 C-YA. Glenn @Rob on Avant supposedly and this is from a friend 1 dead 2 seriously injured
14:05 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt Promotions available for the first trailer reservations! Up to 95 tons! Please, join us and share this video! 🤗

This was posted by management at Vista Mar Marina Panama. FYI
14:06 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt Videos
14:13 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks for sharing- looking to haul out for bottom paint in Panama or Columbia. What’s your experience with pricing and quality of labor?
14:16 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt I need to look up my cost. I'll get back to you on that. The Marina people will not be doing the painting. There are 3 contractors that I am aware and of those 3 I recommend 2 of them
14:55 French Kissing-John Does anyone have a good Yanmar diesel mechanic in Panama City? I need my water pump rebuilt
15:06 🦜Maison de Sante We have a posse sponsor in colon that works specifically on yanmar but that might be a bit far for a pretty simple job. Is this your raw or fresh water pump?
15:07 French Kissing-Tess It’s our raw water pump
15:09 🦜Maison de Sante If it’s a generic jabsco, might be easier to just replace. I don’t know a lot about yanmar. I’ll find their contact. At least it’s a place to start.
15:10 🦜Maison de Sante https://panamaposse.com/delta-mike
15:15 QUESO GRANDE Lance Why engine model? I have a spare pump assy.
15:17 QUESO GRANDE Lance To further support Delta Mike. I have ordered several Yanmar parts from them. All to me delivered to Vista Mar prior to my arrival. Very easy to work with and used WhatsApp for most everything
15:50 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
15:51 FREEDOM - Sheri Not cruising right now. But david won his class in the Chicago to Mackinac race. 333 NM. Longest fresh water race on the planet. Also placed 2nd overall. So excited tonight to be part of the amazing team!!!
15:59 Maison De Sante Congratulations 🎉 David!
17:58 Salacia / Peter Did replacing those seals not solve your issue?
19:37 French Kissing-John It’s a 4JH80. The raw water pump. Had a mechanic look at it in Quepos but unable to get the parts there. I’ll check out Delta Mike, thank you!

2023.07.26 Wednesday
08:07 French Kissing-John
Otoque Occidente, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.595680992935806,-79.60380634686142
12:48 OZ  Steve & Susan
Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Herradura, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.642089237780304,-84.6557701564807
13:51 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt I paid $ 588.04 for a haul out and a splash at Vista Mar for 47 ft and 18 tons. But I'm sure their rates will be joining up with the new trailer.

14:09 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks for the information!
21:06 Captain Dietmar Photos
21:06 Captain Dietmar #safety security #honduras
*HONDURAS SWAN ISLAND*

The government announced that it will build a prison for 2,000 highly dangerous inmates in an archipelago recognized as a National Marine Park Defense Secretary José Manuel Zelaya Rosales visited the site on July 3.

Islas del Cisne, the island prison Honduras plans for gang leaders Defense Secretary José Manuel Zelaya Rosales visited the site on July 3.

Honduran President Xiomara Castro plans to build a maximum security prison that will house 2,000 highly dangerous inmates, gang leaders and corrupt who have links to organized crime in the archipelago of the Islas del Cisne, 250 kilometers from the coast of the Central American country.

Honduras Adopts El Salvador-Style Tactics to Intervene Prisons
The Honduran Armed Forces began to take control of the country's prisons after the tragedy that left 46 inmates dead in the women's prison

The government has taken this step after the massacre of 46 prisoners in the country's only women's prison a month ago.

A few days ago, the Secretary of National Defense, José Manuel Zelaya, traveled to the site to see the land where the new prison will be built. “These gang leaders will be totally isolated and incommunicado for the rest of their days to provide security to the Honduran population,” said the official.

Las Islas del Cisne is an archipelago recognized as a National Marine Park (executive decree 3056-91) and an approximate area of 8 square kilometers located in the Caribbean Sea, in the northwest of the country, and is made up of three islands: Cisne Grande, with 5.5 square kilometers, Small Swan, with 2.5 km2, and El Cayo Pájaro Bobo (Booby Cay), with less than 0.01 km2.

In May 2017, then-President Juan Orlando Hernández, who is now in a New York jail after being extradited pending trial for drug and arms trafficking, inaugurated the Armed Forces Naval Station on Islas del Cisne. to protect and give sovereignty to the insular zone that is the Honduran territory furthest from the coasts of the Central American country.

"Many say: 'you have to go put a jail there,' but people don't know that it has great potential in the tourism field," said Hernández. "I hope this is a before and after in the history of the Islas del Cisne."

The Ministry of Defense projects that in the coming weeks the public bidding process for the construction of the new penal farm will begin. Zelaya, who is the nephew of President Castro, told the state media Poder Popular that they will be "totally transparent" in the public tender "to receive offers and see which of all is coupled with both the technical and financial aspects to carry out and fulfill the mission of being in jail."

The official's speech differs from the intention of the past administration on the area. "If Honduras has a desired island like Roatán, now we are going to have the feared island that is the Islas del Cisne, for these leaders of organized crime leaders who believe they can do whatever they want."

However, although the president plans to finish the prison "as soon as possible", so far there is no established budget, since the authorities have only reconnoitered the land.

In addition, different sectors have made their rejection public. The College of Environmental Engineering Professionals of Honduras asked the government to stop the establishment of the large-scale prison "in a national protected area and with limited carrying capacity and finite natural resources that make it impossible to sustain the supply chain that it will demand."

The union said that the zone is a protected area little studied with endemic flora and fauna species, with ecological niches for birds, reptiles and marine species that support other trophic chains of ecosystemic and possibly commercial value.

2023.07.27 Thursday
09:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We just had our bottom cleaned for 4 hours at Islote Pelado, Ecuador. We had to leave by sail because the whale didn’t want to leave us and followed us a long way. We are still under the spell of the whale days later. To see more check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/_47ovANFMIA

09:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Videos
09:57 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Videos
09:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.934868073456393,-80.78929491341114
10:09 BISOU Robin And Tad Looks like your boat was her scratching post! Good thing she used the keels and not your rudders!
10:13 ZORBA- Tomer Those are gentel giants...you are so lucky to have experiance that...⛵️
10:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wow. That’s so special. Thanks for sharing! Wonder where Mommy was!?
10:37 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.866104116330625,-81.79368934704182
11:26 SouthernCrossEh! BC Crazy beautiful. Thank you 🐋
11:28 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited TerrapinSandy to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:59 Captain Dietmar UPDATE 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA ENTRY & EXIT
We are happy to inform all PanamaPosse members that Nicaragua has finally eliminated the covid 19 vaccination card requirement or the negative PCR test, to enter the country.
Now just the notice of arrival a week before, send all your documentation to the Marina (registration, crew list, passports, current port and probable date of arrival and departure); we do the management and await your arrival.
Below are the fees for government agencies. They must be paid in cash and separately. It is important that the tickets are in good condition.
Our whatsapp: +505 8880 0013

Juanita Garcia Uriza
Marina Puesta del Sol
Tel: (505) 8880-0013; 8880-0019; 8883-0781
https://panamaposse.com/marina-puesta-del-sol-nicaragua

Entry or Departure Immigration U$ 30.00 per yacht
Entry Tourist Card / Visa U$ 10.00 per person
Entry or Departure U$ 3.00 per person
Entry or Departure Customs U$ 0.00
Entry Maritime Authority U$ 25.00 per boat
Port Captain Departure U$ 30.00 International zarpe
Entry or Departure Officials transportationU$ 60.00

So total entry and exit fees into Nicaragua for a vessel ~ 280 $ ( CASH )

14:48 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Wow. That's so amazing! Any damage to the rudders?
16:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole The whale was so very, very gentle, no damage at all. Truly otherworldly experience. We can’t stop thinking about it. The animal energy in the waters of Ecuador are something very special.
21:57 TIAMAT Owen Seeking advice on planning our trip. We (2 adults, 2 kids, 44' cat) are currently in MX in La Cruz until mid-Nov or early Dec, then heading south to Panama before crossing to FP. We're debating whether to take an in-shore route to Panama via Chiapas, El Salvador, etc., or whether to to do the far-offshore passage from Manzanillo directly to Golfito or even Panama. Thoughts?
22:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We are neighbors (Paradise Village) also in a 44’ cat. Unless you’re on a time line, why rush? There are fantastic land excursions in Huatulco, Chiapas, El Salvador, etc. Our plan, based on feedback from those who’ve done the trip, is to take one’s time and explore. You might never return to the same waters!
22:04 ZORBA- Tomer We plan the in-shore route South starting February from La Paz....

2023.07.28 Friday
06:39 🦜Maison de Sante My wife, Nicole, and I spent a month between anchoring around around Huatulco with inland trips up to Oaxaca and could have easily spent the rest of the season there. We got to Costa Rica and liked it so much, we finished the season here and by the time we leave, will have spent around 9 months here

My point being, the same as Serenity, there are a lot of great places along the way that are worth seeing, even if you don’t slow down as much as Nicole and I tend to. I regret not stopping there but a lot of cruisers on this group had some amazing experiences In Nicaragua as well.
06:41 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/seminars goes over some but not all the places go discover on your route south
including many of the world heritage sites
plus there is panamaposse.com/must-see which has links and write ups on all these UNESCO locations

10:25 BISOU Robin And Tad Having come up the opposite way, I can highly recommend a slower trip along the coast. We spent 2 weeks at Bahia del Sol, El Salvador (one week doing land travel), and two weeks in Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua (also 1 week inland travel plus a couple of day trips) which you and your kids would love. You haven’t mentioned the ages of the kids but there are lots of interesting places for them to see and things to do!
Costa Rica is also beautiful but since we had spent a great deal of time in Panama with jungle and rainforests, we didn’t feel the need to do anything other than day hops up the coast. We cruised from February through May on the Pacific side, and other than trying to avoid Papagayo winds we had wonderful weather and saw very few other cruisers.
12:03 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Impulse to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:03 Rob on Avant https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/donald-lawson-defiant-authorities/
13:11 C-YA. Glenn @Rob on Avant ah shit
13:34 TIAMAT Owen We are quite determined to cross to FP this coming season, so we do have a time limit. Need to be in Panamá with enough time to prep for the crossing in April or so. So we’re not planning a very leisurely trip down the Central American coast. Hence the consideration of whether we should go offshore or not.
13:35 TIAMAT Owen Kids will be 10 and 6
16:31 Rob on Avant Offshore route is complicated by the Tehuantepec and Papagayos. You really need to cross the Tehuantepec (Huatulco to Chiapas) in a lull in the winds, as they reach near hurricane force and kick up powerful waves. The Papagayos, while not quite as powerful, also create a very uncomfortable wind and sea combination. Staying inshore until you reach central Costa Rica is the best bet.

A friend who attempted the offshore route a few years back in a heavy 55’ ketch found he was pushed almost 300 miles offshore by the Papagayo winds, and he didn’t enjoy a minute of it.
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17:04 French Kissing-Tess We stopped in Nicaragua, and absolutely loved it. Although the check in was expensive, everyone comes to you. The docks are adequate, but not many amenities, so arrive fully provisioned. The resort is kind of defunked. There is a lovely pool. Rental car was delivered to the resort, we spent a week traveling and site seeing.
17:18 FREEDOM - Sheri We were on a tight schedule last year. Left southern CA in late October and went up the sea of Cortez for a few weeks. Not nearly long enough, but felt blessed we were able to experience. Crossed to Mazatlan and worked our way south in Mexico. Loved Zihuatanejo, huatulco, chiapas inland tours. Again not long enough, but so happy we did it. Spent 10 days cruising down the coast of Costa Rica. Did 1 day inland tours in Papagayo and Pez Vela. Made the 72 hour run to Panama city due to timing constraints.

For the Tpecs and Papagayos we stayed closer to shore. Started to go off shore, but headed back to the beach when swells built up. Hopefully you have time to do a little site seeing along the way and still make your timeline. We made it to Florida in April. We also left the boat for a month over the holidays. Happy to share other details if interested
17:21 ZORBA- Tomer Can you please spread your journey over the months scale (Jan, Feb....)?
17:48 FREEDOM - Sheri Yes. I can email you our spreadsheet if you’d like. Then you can add/subtract days where you’d like.
18:00 ZORBA- Tomer My Email- tomerasus@gmail.com

But I acctualy meant it in big chunks....not every position and every day

Like for us it was:

Sep 22 left Alameda CA
Nov 22 Cabo san lucas
Dec 23 to March 23 La Paz
June 23 Puerto Escondido
July 23 Puerto Peniasco

we are planning the South route and gaining knowledg...⛵️
Thanks anyway🙏
18:09 Courage ⛵️ John Like you had, our travel window is shorter. Our window is sept ‘23 - May ‘24 from san francisco to key west due to work plans. so it’s a fast itinerary for us compared to many years-long experiences we are reading in this group. please email me your spreadsheet to see how you chunked it up.

my email is johnrussellslater@gmail.com

Thank you!
18:42 FREEDOM - Sheri I just emailed you a summary, not the detailed sheet. It gives you mileage between locations.
18:42 FREEDOM - Sheri I just emailed you as well
18:50 ZORBA- Tomer Got it. Thanks, it is helpfull...🙏⛵️
22:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Have you considered making the crossing from La Cruz? It’s a shorter passage.
22:30 🦜Maison de Sante Good point
22:35 TIAMAT Owen Yes, we've considered it, but we don't want to hang around for another several months.

2023.07.29 Saturday
07:21 C-YA. Glenn @TIAMAT Owen lot to explore up in the sea can take your time not rush then stop in PV or San Jose del Cabo provision and take off
09:04 TIAMAT Owen We just did a season in the sea
09:22 fickle - Ben Where would you like to be for Christmas / New Year? Sometimes we plan around things like that
09:32 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We are planning on making it to the yacht festival in Panama on May 11. Right after that we plan to transit the canal. My question is where would be some good marina’s to sit out next years hurricane season on the Atlantic side and then be in a good position to cruise the Caribbean islands next November?
10:24 TIAMAT Owen No specific plans. We were in Mazatlan for the holidays last year and had a fun time. Is there anywhere particularly good along the way we could aim for? We’re probably leaving Banderas Bay around late Nov / early Dec
10:27 Salacia / Peter We’re planning to hit San Blas Islands this year Nov - Feb or Mar, then Bocas Del Toro, likely Red Frog Marina, for a few months. Haven’t considered beyond that, or planned getting out of Panama into the Caribbean yet.
10:28 Salacia / Peter We really liked Barra de Navidad, Manzanillo, and Huatulco
11:19 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.753851491478326,-81.51362463319951
11:52 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Hotspur Jamie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:14 Hotspur Jamie Hotspur Jamie joined the group.
12:15 Hotspur Jamie We are looking forward to meeting everyone.
12:59 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
13:05 Maison De Sante
J92H+7X9, Puntarenas Province, Jaco, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.601373572569894,-84.61983086197182
20:27 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
37722 Robinson Dr, Scio, OR 97374, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.70165035796237,-122.895370629736
20:28 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We are back at our land base Divergent is on the hard in Penasco

2023.07.30 Sunday
11:09 Firefly Omg so much great advice and i pretty much agree with all of it. But is surfing is in your list Nicaragua is fantastic. The Boom break is there and surfers from around the world visit. Several hostels and restaurants cater to the youthful travelers. The economy is so inexpensive and we traveled with Luis Pinolero Tours for volcano boarding, Granada tour, Volcano Masaya and of course Flor de Cana tour. Enjoy the ride whatever you do. It will be great!

2023.07.31 Monday
05:34 Salacia / Peter
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.401738878492509,-83.19678783678896
05:34 Salacia / Peter On our way to Isla Parida, Panama
14:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Vagabundo Dos, Vagabundo Dos to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:09 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Mariato District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.275115405443946,-80.92529129236937
16:12 OZ  Steve & Susan Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)
Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622924116199764,-83.15242170879328
16:28 Salacia / Peter
David District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.121781283997073,-82.34648739926735
16:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Puerto Amistad
Av. Alberto F. Santos San Vicente Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.631765,-80.424936
16:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
16:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We made it back to our home marina Puerto Amistad. It was a wonderful experience sailing the coast of Ecuador 🇪🇨 More locations, experiences and coordinates to share soon!
22:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.676911,-83.324319

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2023.08.01 Tuesday
06:47 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
07:37 French Kissing-John For those who are planning to cross the canal and have never done so, I am going to strongly recommend that you hire at least one professional line handler, probably two (bow/stern). Family members are fine as the other two if physically fit and under 50. It is strenuous and requires dexterity. And you will become very tired having gotten up around 0300 and the transit ending about 1600 hours. We had a family member medically evacuated halfway through after nearly losing a finger and another twist an ankle. Our agent, Erick Galvez, arranged the evacuation and personally drove him to the hospital as there were no ambulances available. Medical bills were $750 out-of-pocket (the hospital took insurance) and the fees for the evacuation, canal medics treatment, and replacement line handler halfway through were another thousand dollars. Erick handed everything immediately and Sebastian, the line handler, was fantastic.
08:40 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We could not agree more! We used three line handlers when we transited the canal. If it is in your budget I believe it’s a wise choice.
08:44 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt I also would suggest watching a lot of repetitive YouTube about boats in the locks. I did that and wasn't surprised about anything. I think it is worthwhile.
10:41 Maison De Sante Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad Erick was able to get medical attention/services to your crew quickly.

2023.08.02 Wednesday
06:10 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Ecuador costal cruising update: We learned from the capitania in Salinas that the mooring balls at many of the islands are recommended to use instead of anchoring to protect the environment. So we took a mooring ball at Isla Pelado @ S 01 56.134 W 080 47.247. Gorgeous Islote with a seal lion community, great dive and snorkel spot and where we met our baby whale and many others. Only a few tour boats come around during the usual hours.
06:10 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
06:23 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Ecuador coastal foodie town, Olon. We got a hot recommendation for Indian food and decided to brave a surfer’s roadstead to get it. ⚓️@ S 01 47.969 N 080 45.803. We fell in love with Olon immediately, the people are just so happy to be there and to share it. The food was outstanding at South Indian Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/yziHVySH5nC84YZF9?g_st=ic. Another foodie stop is MoMo https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpAryJ1ACiqPqevw6?g_st=ic. And a great place to keep your paddle boards to come to shore is with a beach cocktail bar and make new best friends! We will rent a car to go back and stay longer and eat more. It was a very rough night at the anchorage but so glad we checked it out.
06:23 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
07:14 QUESO GRANDE Lance
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482841960670685,-79.94403395801783
21:02 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Sonho Eddie, S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
21:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69134980864094,-105.2930866939273

2023.08.03 Thursday
10:55 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Long Windid to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:36 Salacia / Peter
Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.215836059831052,-82.2044089436531
12:49 Cerca Trova-Bruce Charleston City Marina
17 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.77929182997411,-79.95160818099976
13:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole More anchorages along the Ecuador coast: La Playita is technically part of the Machalilla Park and a turtle reserve but we did anchor overnight and no issues with park rangers. Definitely worth a pass by to see this beauty on the way to Puerto Lopez around the corner. ⚓️S 01 33.897 W 080 50.270 -4 meters at low tide.
13:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Puerto Lopez, Ecuador was a very protected anchorage from the waves and easy beach landing. Lots of restaurants and beach bars along the huge beach and some tour opportunities by land and sea. We anchored ⚓️S 01 33.435 W 080 48.923 -3.7 meters at low tide. This is where you can take an official tour to Isla de la Plata and actually go to shore and snorkel with a guide, on a boat other than yours. We decided to go inland to visit Agua Blanca and check out the oasis in the dry forest. Quick cab ride and only $5 to enter the park, guided tour and play in the sulfer pool with mud on your face. Check out the amazing architecture and outdoor features in Puerto Lopez further north on the beach at Hosteria Mandala https://maps.app.goo.gl/pfAaHJzZRTHtFx4q7?g_st=ic
Eat next door at Cafe Madame
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3uqvhkUWfJf7r3iU6?g_st=ic
The town is a bit run down but still
has hidden charm. Amazing fish market too!
13:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Finally, the last anchorage in Ecuador we found was a hidden gem Los Ciriales ⚓️S 01 28.870 W 080 46.591 -2.3 meters at low tide. Very well protected, super small fishing town connected to a bigger fishing town and beautiful spot with an island to snorkel. Beware, lots and lots of coral around the island and beyond. Stay where the other boats are and watch your depth. We anchored the 2nd night closer to the island to take our dinghy to snorkel ⚓️S 01 28.832 W 080 46.693 - 5 meters low tide. Lots of turtles! And no tour boats there, just us and the curious, friendly fishing boats. We had a beer at the beach, talked to the locals as the sun went down. Really beautiful spot.
13:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
14:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole The National Zarpe in Ecuador is a bit of a mystery for everyone, including the capitania. We think you can request a one month zarpe (maximum amount of time) to leave Bahia de Caraquez and return to Bahia De Caraquez, create a navigation plan listing a couple of anchorages with possible dates and only check out and in at Bahia de Caraquez. This would be best but double check with the marina to see how the zarpe development is at the moment. Ecuador is used to foreign vessels checking into the country and then leaving with an international zarpe. It’s worth the effort because this was some of our favorite sailing (going north was literally a breeze) and best once in a lifetime sea life experiences. Security is currently a serious issue in Ecuador but we honestly felt very safe and we were the only sailboat out there. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more details. We might sail it all again in September! Cheers!
17:37 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Long Windid to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
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2023.08.04 Friday
07:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Welcome to the group, @Long Windid!
08:06 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Question for those who have used the new canal website to book transit - can you pay online?
09:52 SEEKER - John/ Tammy Lots of long lines sw of Jamaica
09:52 SEEKER - John/ Tammy Photos
14:15 Captain Dietmar thx
14:15 Captain Dietmar you will be one of the first
let us know your findings please
21:55 ZORBA- Tomer Is there a possey kit for curtesy flags we can buy?
21:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We buy ours on Amazon.
21:59 ZORBA- Tomer Will do the same....thanks🙏
22:05 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena When you get to shelter bay you will find cruisers that are traveling west that are more than willing to do some trading for flags that you may need as you head east I traded all my Caribbean flags for all my needed flags needed on the pacific side……..
22:06 ZORBA- Tomer Nice💪🏼😉
22:17 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Walt & I (SV Knot Right) are in San Diego till October, but our boat is in Vista Mar Marina, Panamá. We sailed out of San Diego down the Pacific coast. Welcome!

22:42 Courage ⛵️ John we bought ours from yachtflags.com

they have kits for all the posse regions and appear to be good quality at a good price
22:43 Courage ⛵️ John @ZORBA- Tomer
22:44 ZORBA- Tomer Very nice🙏...I already made an Amazon reservation for the flags from Mexico down to panama(around 9 USD per flag)

2023.08.05 Saturday
05:02 Salacia / Peter It’s nice to look for the larger 3x2 foot flags rather than the little tiny ones. The look better flying, esp if your boat is larger than 32 feet.
05:02 Salacia / Peter And the additional cost is minimal
05:39 FREEDOM - Sheri We bought ours here as well. Only separate flag we bought was Caymans
06:53 Rob on Avant 050531Z AUG 23
NAVAREA XII 497/23.
1. DUE TO SPACE WEATHER, HF COMMUNICATIONS AND
GNSS POSITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE DISRUPTED
BY THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR FLARES.
2. DURING INCIDENTS AT SEA, MARINERS SHOULD CHECK THEIR
POSITION USING ALL ALTERNATE MEANS AVAILABLE.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 051300Z AUG 23.
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15:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited X Factor - Mike to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
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19:03 🦜Maison de Sante I have friends leaving on a blue hull1988 44 Hylas tonight from Mazatlan, bound for San Diego. Stops possibly in CSL and Bahia Santa Maria but definitely in Asunción for fuel. I advised Lery in Asunción.

Yacht name Unicorn. A married couple (Grant & Claire) her father and a hired skipper named Pierre-Eugene Quincy who is based out of San Diego.

They just named tropical storm Eugene right off that coast and while it looks like they’ll be on the outer bands of the storm, it’s not a time I would personally cast off which is to say the forecast looks rough for the first couple days.

Their only gps communication is starlink. Their ais is vhf only. They have an EPIRB.

Given the time of year, I thought it a good idea to get any early word out about this vessel. This vessel was recently purchased and they are delivering it to their home port.
19:03 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
19:07 Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan 8.5 feet seas at 6.5 seconds on the beam on the way to Cabo tomorrow.
19:13 🦜Maison de Sante I know 😬cape index is >3k as well for the initial stretch
19:17 Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan It’s a strong boat. Wouldn’t be our first choice under the theory of “you don’t have to be miserable “. Best wishes for them and thank you for bringing attention to them.
20:41 ZORBA- Tomer Good evening PP⛵️
In one of the videos, Cap. Dietmar talked about a rope cutter , I couldent find the link for that rope cutter...anybody knows something about it?
20:41 ZORBA- Tomer *For the prop shaft
20:56 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle This is what we have
https://ab-marine.com/shaft-shark/
21:00 ZORBA- Tomer I was thinking about it...and also about the gator....but I heard there is one rope cutter(dont know which) that is on deal for PP's...
21:01 ZORBA- Tomer Are you happy with your, have it been used activly/succesfully against long lines?
21:01 ZORBA- Tomer Yours*
21:15 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We use it as insurance. I do everything I can to actively avoid long lines, but the rope cutter is there just in case we miss one, or something else gets wrapped on the prop. We have not yet had to use it, to my knowledge
21:17 ZORBA- Tomer Hopefully you will never use it😉

It is nice as insurance, and might saves you from jumping into the water when conditions are problematic....that why we are thinking of installing one
23:38 TIAMAT Owen How hard is it to get a slip near Balboa in March / April for a cat? Do we need to be thinking about making marina reservations?

2023.08.06 Sunday
07:32 ☠️🌺KNOT RIGHT, Walt The link for shaft shark is the one for PP discount. I got mine and I was very happy. They initially sent the wrong size. But they sent the right one and paid for the postage to get the first one back. It was probably around $100 from Panama via DHL.
08:29 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/shaft-shark

linked from the sponsor psge
08:34 French Kissing-John We have had a shaft shark for a couple of years and I know for certain it has cut several substantial lines. Very happy with it. Nothing has ever tangled since we’ve gotten it.
08:51 Captain Dietmar FYI to be added to tracking please visit *https://panamaposse.com/tracking*
& scroll down to the *https://panamaposse.com/add-to-tracking* link and fill out the tracking request form with predict wind
for questions and how to's visit *https://panamaposse.com/tracking-support*
09:03 X Factor - Mike Hello everyone, Mike and Leah from Reverence are back for the 3rd year. HOWEVER, we are now X Factor, we sold Reverence and switched to a catamaran.
09:04 Captain Dietmar welcome back Mike - congrats on the Xquisite 50′
- please update your DISPLAY name so we do not get confused ( gear icon - prefrences - display name )
09:06 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:06 Captain Dietmar EVENT @ Club de pesca in Cartagena has been pushed back to Saturday Jan 20 !
Please make a not of it - the event is open to all yachts https://panamaposse.com/cprsvp

09:19 TIAMAT Owen Link says it’s only available to 22-23 members
09:19 Captain Dietmar @TIAMAT Owen it's availbel to 23-24 memebrs - let me change that - we do need to confirm their new pricing
09:20 TIAMAT Owen I meant I can’t see the content of the page because the website refuses to show it to 23-24 member
09:20 Captain Dietmar try again
09:21 BISOU Robin And Tad Marina Chiapas, Mexico cruisers gathered yesterday to do a beach clean up at Playa Linda under the guidance of Nike from in-mocean.org (one of our fellow cruisers). We followed it up with food,drink and swimming in the pool to cool off! Sad that the beach is so littered but glad we could make a small difference! With SV Bāsik, SV C-Ya, SV Andiamo, SV Rolling Thunder and SV Sunyata.
09:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
09:23 Captain Dietmar @BISOU Robin And Tad wonderful - did you get any of the locals to help ? With more locals invoolved it becomes a sustainable solution for the areas as cruisers tend to leave ...
09:29 Cerca Trova-Bruce I got the same notice when trying to look at the shaft shark link.
09:31 Cerca Trova-Bruce We did the same thing this spring/summer in Florida. We switched from No Regrets, a Fast Passage 39, to a Manta 42 cat. We are enjoying the extra room on the cat.
11:00 Courage ⛵️ John We use the standard subscription with predictwind sailing in san francisco bay and down the coast to los angeles. We see there is a 20% posse discount for the pro subscription. is the main upgrade higher resolution gribs? we would appreciate letting us know whether you use pro versus standard and if you prefer pro why. Thank you.
12:25 Remedy-Natalie I called them and ordered over the phone. They gave me the PP discount, no questions.
12:31 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I think one of the advantages of pro is ocean data ~ currents. We got a lot of use out of that feature on the trip down to Panama from Mexico
12:35 Courage ⛵️ John Ah I see. some of those transit spots down to panama appear to be a potential wicked combination of wind, waves, and current. Current data would be helpful.
12:42 Cerca Trova-Bruce I agree. It seems they are putting a lot of energy into passage comfort, which stems from ocean state (waves). Wind isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if the ocean is lumpy, washboardy, or has steep waves it can be uncomfortable and/or dangerous. The pro package continues to get new wave comfort related metrics to help on passage decisions. We used that data to cross from Bimini to West Palm Beach, FL.

That being said, we don’t do pro on a regular basis, as it is quite expensive for our budget, so we go with the standard version until we need more and then do a short upgrade to pro. We’ve also taken advantage of pro promotions where they give you pro for a month, which they did at the end of 2022. At one point prior to that I had complained that the took currents out of the standard package. The immediately gave me a free month of pro. PredictWind has been great to work with.
13:19 Captain Dietmar is there a specific reason why they are sailing during and into a hurricane zone named storm now ?
Insurance will not cover them ...
13:20 BISOU Robin And Tad Sadly no. The only locals around looked at us as though we’d come from another planet. We’ll do it again though and try to engage some locals!
13:36 Captain Dietmar yes that was what I feared -

15:26 TIAMAT Owen Sounds scarily like the conditions that affected SV Oceanbound which was lost without a trace between Mazatlan and Cabo just a few months ago
16:17 🦜Maison de Sante Suffice it to say, they insisted on going and they are defaulting to the person they hired and they were willing to go. I tried to keep them at the dock. They are less than midway to cabo from Mazatlan and having motor issues. It sounds like a fuel issue. So far, big waves but it doesn’t sound like any lightening so far. They will probably stop in Cabo to troubleshoot the motor.
16:19 🦜Maison de Sante I had the same thought. I tried to get them to buy a garmin inreach so they could have some sort of tracking but it doesn’t sound like they did so I’m just getting periodic updates when they fire up the starlink.
16:21 Captain Dietmar maybe their old fuel in the warm mexican air mixing and slushing around can be contaminated with the "diesel bug" - now the are up and slushing around in high sea state and it is going to clog their filters / intakes ... may neptune have mercy on them
16:58 🦜Maison de Sante I told him the same and that he may need to rig it up to pull fuel directly from Jerry cans and siphon what they can, as they need from the main tanks. At least they sound safe at the moment. I’ll advise if they make it to Cabo in the next day or two. They’re only able to run at 1,700 which is pretty slow for a yanmar and two blade prop.
17:44 Voyager - Ed & Liz We have a line cutter on our prop shaft. It didn't help at all running over a crab pot line in the Pacific NW. Assume they don't always work but can offer some help in the right scenario.
17:46 Voyager - Ed & Liz Sorry to hear you don't have Reverence. Was hoping for another race against her at Sailfest. What kind of Cat did you get?
17:47 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks for your reply🙏

What kind of rope cutter do ypu have installed? (Do you jave photoes?)
17:50 Voyager - Ed & Liz I may have a photo. Not sure if the brand. Was on the shaft when purchased.
17:59 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
18:00 X Factor - Mike I was just talking about that race tonight. We would have five better had we decided to fly the Spinnaker before we started rounding the mark‼️ We bought a 2019 Xquisite X5
18:02 Voyager - Ed & Liz Yes - good times. We plan to do Sailfest again this year.
18:08 ZORBA- Tomer https://youtu.be/gU9bwlSTg-s
18:10 ZORBA- Tomer Looks like plastimo, but I am not sure....I think there is no bullet proof rope cutter, but having one is better than having none....even if it save you 1 out of 3 or so , it might be the one thats matter😉⛵️

2023.08.08 Tuesday
12:03 QUESO GRANDE Lance
El Ciclo 20-22, El Valle de Antón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.608603257743432,-80.118023827672
12:05 QUESO GRANDE Lance Anton Valle, Panama. definitely worth the time. Beautiful place and only about an hour from Vista Mar Marina

2023.08.09 Wednesday
07:28 Tidings Of Joy- Joy https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/delays-cancelations-and-costs-mount-as-panama-canal-reduces-daily-transits
07:31 Rob on Avant On the bright side, this is unlikely to affect posse members as we ‘hitchhike’ on existing crossings. The gating factor for posse vessels is usually the availability of advisors.
07:47 Vingathor Maja&Dino Hey PP! Does any of you have any information about custom mattress makers is Panama (PC, Colon) or maybe even in Colombia? I have been scouring the internet without any luck 😕.
07:51 Captain Dietmar there is a 57 page panama resource guide linked on the bottom of panamaposse.com/panama#guide
09:19 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Any word on your friends’ safe crossing?
09:52 🦜Maison de Sante They made it to San Jose del Cabo and had to replace some fuel filters. Sounds like the fuel coming out the tanks is gunky. They are now starting the bash and should be in Bahia Santa Maria some time tomorrow. Only making 4.5 knots but at least no big storms on the horizon.
09:56 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone been to Isla Coiba recently and know the cost to anchor there? I reached out to them, but no reply. What I’ve read varies widely. Thanks 🙏
10:01 French Kissing-John We were charged $100 per day with five people on board two weeks ago. We paid at the ranger station in person.
10:01 French Kissing-John Make that four people
10:02 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks! Did you anchor or use a mooring?
12:06 French Kissing-John Anchor. Read that the moorings were not reliable.
12:07 French Kissing-John We stayed in machete bay, one bay west of the ranger station area. Be careful as it shallows quickly.
12:07 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks 🙏

2023.08.10 Thursday
11:19 QUESO GRANDE Lance
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483270729877644,-79.94422439485788
14:09 Voyager - Ed & Liz
Calle Den Pep Toni II, 5103, 07872, Illes Balears, Spain : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.66889928345184,1.560786142945289
14:10 Voyager - Ed & Liz Helping a friend move his yacht from Mallorca to Lagos, Portugal. Spur of the moment trip for me 😊
15:19 Captain Dietmar atlanticposse.com/orcas
17:03 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks for the info👍
20:39 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Ventana-Jim to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:40 Captain Dietmar sign up and join the atlantic posse this season is free to join

2023.08.11 Friday
06:31 SV Whirlwind @Vingathor Maja&Dino sending you a private message on line ap about foam
16:19 QUESO GRANDE Lance Trying to sign up as we may cross to the Med next year. Shows $149 to sign up. How do we join for free? Thx
21:01 🦜Maison de Sante In case anyone has been wondering, my friends on Unicorn are still afloat and currently anchored in Bahia Santa Maria. While their motor situation is not fixed, it has improved but they now have had electrical issues. Luckily, a very Good Samaritan, Whimsical IV has let them raft up and are currently charging their batteries and troubleshooting.

Whimsical IV is a Catalina 470. If anyone passes them by or encounters them, please “tip your hat” as they have been a real life saver for my friends.
22:12 ZORBA- Tomer It is like a thriller....everybody is interested...😉
Glad that they made it safely so far, and wish them a safe journey for the remaining legs ...⛵️

2023.08.12 Saturday
07:37 SEEKER - John/ Tammy I’m in Jamaica in Port Antonio at the Errol Flynn marina. I noticed that my AC units were sounding different and checking the shore power I noticed they are 50 Hertz. Does anyone know if this is a problem to use 50 Hertz power on my 60 hertz units?
07:39 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Celt-Gerry/Angela to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
07:52 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Hey John hope you guys are doing well. It is hard on any 60hz motor to run it on 50hz . Doing this short term not a big deal but it will ultimately shorten the life expectancy of the motor. It sounds different because the motor is running slower.
07:52 Voyager - Ed & Liz You should be ok. My understanding is most units are rated for both (Dometic for sure)
07:54 Celt-Gerry/Angela Celt-Gerry/Angela joined the group.
07:58 SEEKER - John/ Tammy Photos
07:59 Celt-Gerry/Angela Good Morning Group - We are Angela and Gerry onboard Celt a Nordhavn 43. We are Irish but have lived in the US for more than half our lives. We are married 40 years and just retired two years ago. We have traveled the east coast of the US and the Caribbean down to Grenada and Bonaire. We are excited to be part of this group as we make our way to Panama and beyond.
07:59 SEEKER - John/ Tammy This is the plaque. Does this mean it will work on both 50 or 60 hertz? Thanks for your help.
08:03 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yes it will work it it will run slower and it will be slightly less efficient.
08:23 Captain Dietmar Welcome to the Panama Posse
we look forward to meeting you
where is you vessel now ?
08:24 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thank you. We are in Jacksonville until hurricane season ends.
08:29 Aegis, Mary/Ian I have Dometic units that say 50/60 hz, but in Puerto Velero, Co the grid is 60 hz and their generator is 50 hz. So, the power went out and their generator kicked on. Our air conditioners made a hell of a racket until i shut everything off and found out what had happened. Despite what the tag on the units say, I would say don’t do it.
09:44 SEEKER - John/ Tammy Mine make a little more noise but nothing crazy. I have a call in to tech support but the Posse line app has proven to always be better. Thanks for your help
10:05 Celt-Gerry/Angela Celt-Gerry/Angela changed the group's profile picture.
10:08 Celt-Gerry/Angela Oops sorry
10:09 Celt-Gerry/Angela Celt-Gerry/Angela changed the group's profile picture.
10:23 Captain Dietmar We will be at FLIBS so if you plan on going to the FT LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW please let us know so we can meetup
10:24 Celt-Gerry/Angela Will do Captain 👍
10:30 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Brigadoon3 to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:45 Brigadoon3 Brigadoon3 joined the group.
11:48 Brigadoon3 Hello_group we are Doug and Patty on Brigadoon3.
Currently we are in Port Angeles soon to be heading to San Francisco.
11:50 Salacia / Peter Have some Dungeness crab for us!
11:52 Brigadoon3 Will do.
12:05 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.003936,-82.858197
12:07 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Hello welcome to the posse….. we call Sequim our land base
12:09 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Divergent is on the hard in Puerto Penasco Mexico
12:09 Brigadoon3 Thanks. We were in Sequim a couple of days ago.
12:29 OZ  Steve & Susan
Mariato District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.273290964729727,-80.92717902905662
12:37 Courage ⛵️ John we live here, with our yacht in sausalito. If you make it before our departure heading south Sept 1, look us up and we will connect. - John & Kristine
12:56 Brigadoon3 Great. Love Sausalito.
15:53 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone have info on flying into/out of bocas del toro to Panama city?
17:02 🦜Maison de Sante All I know is there’s a commuter plane. There’s a few other cruisers on her that have used it. I’m sure they’ll chime in but I figured it’s easy to look up too.
17:57 🦜Maison de Sante Does anyone on here have live ais look up? I didn’t get an update from my friends today which at this point is just frustrating and I’m not concerned but I am curious if Charisma IV is underway, if someone can look it up for me.
18:08 🦜Maison de Sante Sorry, I keep confusing their boat name with another. I meant WHIMSICAL IV
18:10 Captain Dietmar predict wind has this tool now
what's their mmsi #
18:12 🦜Maison de Sante 368254180
18:29 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
18:30 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks for the heads up Dietmar. I used my predict wind account. Looks like they are taking a wide southbound route. I’ll just have to wait and hear from my friends on Unicorn to find out what they decided to do.
18:43 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yeah I saw air panama does it. Wondering if that's the only option and if it's easy/difficult
18:51 BISOU Robin And Tad Air Panama flies several times daily in both directions. Prices vary but it’s about $250 return for the cheapest fare (if you can get it!). The planes hold about 50 people but also vary depending on the time of year. It’s an exciting take off and landing in Bocas! Super easy to book online. Show up at Bocas airport about an hour before the flight, go through security and board. You’ll need your passport. Different fares have different baggage allowances but they’re small planes do don’t expect to be able to take huge carry on bags.
19:12 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Awesome, thank you

2023.08.13 Sunday
06:50 French Kissing-John I have flown in and out of Bocas a couple of times. I agree it’s easy and I think the baggage weight limit was 35 lbs at the time.
07:49 TIAMAT Owen Has there been any change or update on the security situation in the Perlas since the spring?
08:09 Captain Dietmar @Rob on Avant
the perpetrators have not been found
no change to the protocol from our perspective
08:45 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone in the group have an overnight anchorage recommendation between Punta Mala and Vista Mar Marina? Checked all the guides, etc., but pretty sparse. Looking at Isla Iguana, but seems like more of a day anchorage. Thanks! 🙏
08:54 Captain Dietmar punta mala (sw corner of the west bay .. the bay almost dries at low tide )
or isla farralon outside buenaventura marina
08:58 OZ  Steve & Susan Have you anchored overnight at Isla Iguana?
09:02 OZ  Steve & Susan Just heard from a local that a new airline is starting up- Wingo https://www.wingo.com/en/flights-from-panama-city-to-david?gclid=CjwKCAjw_uGmBhBREiwAeOfsdypJf4S_Z6mn6cburiZzlkUvcNqnzM7O4EU9mkKBUnhy_aKNHYfhRRoCwsQQAvD_BwE&redirecturl=true

Cheaper than Copa and Air Panama
09:05 BISOU Robin And Tad We anchored for the evening (but SV Constellation anchored overnight) at Isla Bona. You have to tuck right in to avoid rolly swells but it’s very peaceful and pretty with tons of pelicans around.
09:54 Captain Dietmar yes we did in 2018 in may
11:24 🦜Maison de Sante Update from my friends on Unicorn: They are now southbound and about 18 hours out from San Jose del Cabo. They were not able to sufficiently troubleshoot their power issue and still have low confidence in their engine.

This wasn’t the best news given the current weather forecast and that they don’t have a very decisive next plan.

They were thinking of hauling out and dry storing in SJDC but according their website, it’s a special request to accommodate a boat over 40 feet.

IGY in CSL has a travel lift and I’ve seen the yard but never more than a couple of derelict large vessels and small fishing boats stored there. Does anyone have an intel on dry storing a 44 foot monohull any any of the Cabos?

I advised that most sailors congregate in La Paz for those types of services but he said he doesn’t trust his motor to get him to La Paz. I think it’s too late to try and cross back to Maz with the potential storms rolling through next week.
12:41 FREEDOM - Sheri We hauled out in San Jose Del Cabo at Marine Group Boat Works. They were fantastic. Not sure what storage options they may have. They are out of San Diego and very professional
13:01 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks Sheri! That’s good to know since your boat is bigger. From the photos, it looks like they only have enough space for boats with work-in-progress. Can you advise about how much just the haul out was if you can recall?
13:12 FREEDOM - Sheri I will ask david. I think our total was a little over $6000, but we had 2 through hulls replaced, bottom paint and 2 hours if an electricians time.
14:28 🦜Maison de Sante Ok, thanks!!!
14:32 FREEDOM - Sheri David thinks it was $2k-$2500. It was by foot and we are 55
14:33 FREEDOM - Sheri They were 3 weeks out, but we had Through hull issues and used that to get emergency haul out
14:36 🦜Maison de Sante Ok, got it :) thanks for the intel
15:59 Cerca Trova-Bruce We were going to but couldn’t get the anchor to hold well, so left in the evening for Vista Mar, an overnight passage.
16:17 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
17:08 FREEDOM - Sheri Glenn

2023.08.14 Monday
07:06 SV Whirlwind @OZ  Steve & Susan we anchored in Benao Cove our final night before rounding punta mala and heading into vm. We left early and got into vm at sunset.
07:11 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks! We’re at Benao Cove now and will round Mala mañana.
10:20 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited KOSMOS Eric & C & K to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:20 KOSMOS Eric & C & K KOSMOS Eric & C & K joined the group.
10:29 Captain Dietmar @KOSMOS Eric & C & K welcome to the Panama Posse
10:31 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Thank you!
10:32 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Here is an intro for us: Eric here aboard Kosmos. Also aboard are my wife Christi and our son Keith. We bought Kosmos (Nordhavn 43) new in 2006, circumnavigated from 2007-2009, did a few shorter trips around the West Coast, and have about 42,000nm under her keel as of 2023. Keith was born in 2012, and ever since the vision was to take him cruising full-time. We are finally in a position to make it happen, and our first step was doing the Sea of Cortez for 8 months in 2022-2023. We had a wonderful time. We are getting the boat ready to go cruising again for this next season. The Panama Posse routes looks like exactly where we want to go! Cruising with other kid boats is a priority for us. We are glad to be a part of the Panama Posse.
10:33 KOSMOS Eric & C & K We are currently in San Diego, at Safe Harbor South Bay.
10:35 KOSMOS Eric & C & K California Yacht Marina – Chula Vista
640 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.6218147277832,-117.1001815795898
11:11 OZ  Steve & Susan
CRM5+42F, Las Escobas del Venado, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.431973532896055,-80.19127194944218

11:41 Celt-Gerry/Angela Hi Eric, Christi and Keith, our 43 is also a 2006. We hope to meet up someday, we could learn so much from you guys.

11:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce Bird Island
Bird Island, NC 28468 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.85397278710852,-78.54338043650492
12:08 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Nice! Which hull number? We are 43-18. We hopefully will meet up. 😀
12:09 Celt-Gerry/Angela 21 🙌
12:10 KOSMOS Eric & C & K And feel free to reach out anytime to chat. I have made several replacements over the years on Kosmos.
12:11 Celt-Gerry/Angela We will thank you 😊
13:32 SV Whirlwind Hi Kosmos! Formerly SV Arrow here😃 see you along the way!
13:32 SV Whirlwind When are you coming in? We are leaving tomorrow morning for the perlas for a spell.
13:34 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Hi! We are probably not going to leave San Diego until December timeframe.
14:00 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Our current plan is to go mostly direct from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Then look for other kid boats heading through the canal, and beyond.
14:15 OZ  Steve & Susan We plan to arrive Vista Mar on Wednesday. Hope to catch up with you soon - cheers!
16:18 Courage ⛵️ John do 57/58 year old grown kids count? we are heading that way at that time and happy to fill the grandparents role (Beaming)
16:20 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Sure, Keith actually gets along with all ages. But does have bias towards kids his age. 😀

2023.08.15 Tuesday
13:06 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.127819,-82.317797
13:39 X Factor - Mike
Cuatro Altos, 84Q7+4W6, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.337989,-79.885317
13:54 Cerca Trova-Bruce Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach, NC 28428 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.02605909141852,-77.89512634277344
13:59 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Manzana 040401 1-20, Bajo Boquete, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.787443792224574,-82.48273976147173
17:52 QUESO GRANDE Lance Boquete is beautiful in the green season. Loving the cool temps and awesome scenery
17:59 Maison De Sante This looks like it could be fun… right by Boquete.

https://haciendamamecillo.com/
19:39 Salacia / Peter
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.12884354191845,-82.31699176091662

2023.08.16 Wednesday
01:28 Qué vendrá Hello Kosmos! Great to see you here. We crossed paths in Aqua Verde last year. Hope to see you guys on the way south to Panama this coming season.
08:29 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Hi! Great to connect with folks from the Sea of Cortez trip. We are craving some of the goat cheese from the local farm there at Aqua Verde.
08:51 Captain Dietmar Photos
08:52 Captain Dietmar here comes ... hillary

08:55 Maison De Sante She’s trying to reach So-Cal!
14:56 ZORBA- Tomer Hi fleet,
While making our preperations towards Hilary.

Calling for your experiance, to check our Floatplan timing....

Departure La Paz to Costa Rica begining of February.

We plan to arrive Marina chiapas at begining of April 2024(two months from La Paz),and spend a month traveling on land...

Begining of May sail to Costa Rica with travel stops on the way, in order to reach it before June 2024(AKA begining of Hurricane season)

Is it plausible?

●We cant leave La Paz b4 1st of Februrary 2024

●We plan on sailing Costa Rica - Panama until the next Panama Possey(2024-2025) and than probably cross East.
15:07 Cerca Trova-Bruce Mile Hammock Bay
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.55339677502135,-77.32377968650101
15:07 Captain Dietmar yes very doable
15:21 VIVA Pierre & Marie Welcome Eric, funny your name on my WhatsApp says « Eric-Costabaja neighbor », thanks for checking on my boat in early January at Costa Baja and washing my panels, hope to see later this season!
15:27 🦜Maison de Sante No real hurricane threat south of Huatulco and the Papagayo region in Costa Rica was pretty mild with the lightening storms through July.
15:28 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks(yacht)
21:18 Captain Dietmar Photos
21:18 Captain Dietmar there has been a big back and forth on the quality for this season's burgees - I think we finally got quality figured out - bring on the papagayo winds ( burgees become available in October ) - stay tuned on how and where to get yours -

2023.08.17 Thursday
07:05 Cerca Trova-Bruce Will they be available at the Annapolis Boat Show?
08:09 Captain Dietmar yes sir
08:14 Cerca Trova-Bruce 👍
11:51 Long Windid @Qué vendrá @Qué vendrá
18:34 Captain Dietmar Photos
18:34 Captain Dietmar meatime in the caribbean

18:42 🦜Maison de Sante Stickers
18:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Stand Down to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:13 BISOU Robin And Tad 😱
19:30 Captain Dietmar Photos
19:30 Captain Dietmar SAT Sept 2 - we have a zoominar with Nigel Calder introdcing boathowto

BOAT HOW TO & OCEAN POSSE SEMINAR – SAT SEP 2 2023

We are please to announce an introduction to BOAT HOW TO and their most comprehensive online learning system.
This ZOOM introduction is hosted by NIGEL CALDER
INTRODUCTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING YACHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPICS

Properly sizing conductors ( q&a )
Making reliable connections ( q&a )
Batteries The Charging System ( q&a )
Best practices of monitoring and improving your electrical system ( q&a )
Adding appropriate over current protection ( q&a )
Check before you head out ( q&a )
Simple troubleshooting techniques ( q&a )
Emergency repairs, parts and tools ( q&a )
Back Up system ( q&a )

TIME
Sat Sept 2 @ 7 AM Pacific Time 10 AM Eastern Time 4 PM Spain

Zoom Meeting DETAILS
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89754122495?pwd=di9ReVlTa2J2RVQ2T1VDQ21pUERpQT09

Nigel’s Story
nigel

Nigel got into motorcycles and sailing dinghies as a teenager, and has never been far from mechanical things and boats ever since. He has a BA in Philosophy from Exeter University (UK) and an MSc in Operations Research from Sussex University. In a varied career, before becoming a full-time sailing writer, with a focus on marine technical systems, he worked on automotive assembly lines, in foundries and machine shops, and on offshore oil production platforms.

He and his wife, Terrie, built a couple of 70-foot canal boats (on which they lived in England), and a 39-foot Ingrid cutter. They then sailed a Pacific Seacraft 40 for 5 years, following which they had a Malo 45 built in Sweden. This was sold to be replaced by the same boat but with an experimental electrical distribution and propulsion system.

It has been used for extensive testing of cutting edge systems, including a 4-year European Union funded project (HyMar), of which Nigel was the Technical Director, investigating the applicability of hybrid technologies to marine propulsion systems. Based on data collected during the HyMar project, Nigel initiated, and was a lead developer in, a multi-year project resulting in the award-winning advanced generator technology now sold under the Integrel brand name.

Nigel and Terrie have sailed in the North Sea, the Atlantic as far north as the Faroe Islands and as far south as Portugal, the U.S. east coast, the Bahamas and extensively in the Caribbean, with Pippin (now aged 37) and Paul (36) augmenting the crew along the way. In addition to his books on boat systems and hundreds of magazine articles, he has also authored a ‘Cruising Guide to the Northwest Caribbean’, ‘Cuba: A Cruising Guide’, ‘Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook: a Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors’ and ‘How to Read a Nautical Chart’. He recently released a memoir of his family’s first long cruise titled ‘Shakedown Cruise’.

Nigel is currently the Technical Editor and/or Associate Editor of PassageMaker, Professional Boatbuilder, Sail, and Ocean Navigator magazines and a consultant on marine energy issues. He has recently joined marine energy systems company OceanPlanet Energy as a mechanism to continue his passion for constantly improving boat electrical systems.

Nigel is a 30-year veteran of the American Boat and Yacht Council’s Electrical Project Technical Committee, which writes the U.S. standards for recreational boat electrical systems, and a founder member of www.BoatHowTo.com, the online marine technical education site which is at the heart of today’s discussion.’
Dr. Jan C. Athenstädt

Jan runs KlabauterKiste, the German online magazine for boatowners and Klabauter-Shop, an online shop for boat electrics as well as BootsBastler.org, a German online community for people who love “messing about in boats”.

He holds a PhD in computer science and loves to teach people new skills.

ver since he set foot on his grandfather’s boat as a child, Jan has been dreaming of sailing around the world.

During his studies in computer science, he has worked as a deckhand and bosun on tall ships such as the Schooner Zodiac and the Bark Europa, sailing well over 10,000 miles on the world’s oceans and making it all the way down to Antarctica. In recent years, he has been responsible for rewiring and maintaining the technical systems on various yachts, such as the research vessel Aldebaran.

Jan holds a PhD from Konstanz University and a master’s degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. (Both in Computer Science, but for his PhD he worked with archaeologists in the Caribbean, using network science to reconstruct pre-Columbian voyages.) He also studied for a year at the University of Washington in Seattle on a Fulbright grant, which gave him the opportunity to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

When he bought his Laurin32 Ahora in north Germany to prepare it for extensive cruising, he noticed that there is very little reliable information on the internet about boat electrics and mechanics. So he started the German online magazine KlabauterKiste where he publishes technical advice as well as stories about boatbuilding and refit projects.

In order to help boatowners acquire supplies for their rewiring projects, he started his online store Klabauter-Shop, where people can order everything from a simple cable lug to a high end radar system. And in order to connect German boatowners and help them exchange ideas, he recently started BootsBastler.org.

21:48 DoTheThing-M&F Hi we are Marjolaine and François, with Victor B12 and Paul B8, and will sail SoCortez lather this year. (Actually in PV). We will sail south the Pacific coast spring 2024 to Costa Rica. We could surely try to get the kids together time to time during this portion the rally!

2023.08.18 Friday
06:33 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Excellent. By chance do you and the kids speak French? We have had Keith in French since he was 3 years old. He is not quite fluent these days, but it would great to have someone to practice with! Alas Christi and I do not speak French, so getting him to practice can be a challenge.
06:36 DoTheThing-M&F No problem, the kids speak fluently French, English and Spanish!! It will be a pleasure for them.
08:52 QUESO GRANDE Lance Does anyone have the phone number to Club Nautico in Cartagena? The one shared on the PP site isn’t working. Cheers
09:49 Captain Dietmar Just spoke with Shelter Bay Marina and 3 yachts got hit by ⚡ lightning in San Blas this week and 3 last week and 3 a few weeks earlier - bringing this season's total to 9

15:41 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri We are recently in Rio Dulce, Guatemala. Including our boat 4 others got hit by lightning 3 weeks ago.
16:49 🦜Maison de Sante I’m so sorry to hear about the lightening strike. Is everything going ok with repairs? Everyone on board OK?
16:55 Salacia / Peter Re: insurance. Your US insurance (or Markel at least) should cover you to Manzanillo IF you ask. It’s way cheaper than cruiser insurance, so work it. Then when you’re close and you’re ready to head further south, switch policy.
17:31 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri So far we had an electrician and surveyor on board to check the damage. Next week we know what has to be repaired and what parts to be replaced. Right after the lightning most of the electricity went down. No communication was possible anymore and the motors didn’t start. We had been anchoring close to the marina Nanajuana and where able to get help by Dingy.
18:28 Captain Dietmar argh do sorry
copy that please
be sure to sign up for westmarine pro for your parts with a discount
https://panamaposse/westmarine

2023.08.19 Saturday
04:09 Cerca Trova-Bruce New Bern Grand Marina
New Bern, NC United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.1030224706366,-77.03986644744873
11:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
11:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
San Lorenzo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.96128,-82.046073
11:33 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Isla pargo in the secas islands is a dream
13:32 Cerca Trova-Bruce Yes it is. We anchored there on the way south from San Diego back in April of 2022. Unfortunately it was an overnight stop for us. Wish we’d stayed longer.
18:41 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO Dave joined the group.
20:28 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We stayed for three nights, it was great. Not super protected, but calm enough.

2023.08.20 Sunday
01:12 Cerca Trova-Bruce Agreed.
14:27 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Solmate Jen&Adam to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:28 SV Solmate Jen&Adam SV Solmate Jen&Adam joined the group.
15:52 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Triaena. Tom & Patty to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:54 Triaena. Tom & Patty Triaena. Tom & Patty joined the group.
15:54 Triaena. Tom & Patty Thanks
17:26 Maison De Sante Photos
17:28 Maison De Sante I know many of us have been tracking Hilary. I noticed tonight on NOAA something I haven’t seen before; the SPC tab of potential tornado landfall. Anyone else see this before?
18:22 FREEDOM - Sheri We were at the colorado river Friday and Saturday, drove back to San Diego Saturday afternoon. We have not seen wind at all and had significantly less rain than projected. Where we are we should have had 30-48mph winds. If we saw 10, I’d be shocked. The photos of Baja Mexico are heartbreaking.
19:17 KOSMOS Eric & C & K We have been aboard in south bay San Diego all day. Winds have been less than 20 knots. Lots of rain though.

2023.08.21 Monday
05:26 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim SPLINTERS Eric & Kim joined the group.
12:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited DreamCatcherVernCher to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
18:20 Captain Dietmar Photos
18:21 Captain Dietmar 4 weeks out for the start of delivery of season 7 Panama Posse burgee's
Inspired by colors from NGOBE-BUGLE INDIANS from Boquete

2023.08.22 Tuesday
08:09 QUESO GRANDE Lance Happy hour at Vista Mar, Panama which lasted 5 hours 🍺🍷🥃 😎 14 people, 6 boat of which 3 are Panama Posse; Queso Grande II, Oz & Mindelo. Great times with great people!
08:10 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
08:46 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Aw! Great to see Oz and QGII together again!
08:48 OZ  Steve & Susan 🎤Reunited and it feels so good 🎶
09:22 Maison De Sante peas in their pod🫛😀
11:52 Captain Dietmar
72112 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.265858,-116.074918

2023.08.23 Wednesday
12:02 Captain Dietmar
24399 Dana Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.460156,-117.704021
12:16 FREEDOM - Sheri We just left DP. Sorry to have missed you!
14:18 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.695386,-81.631807
15:19 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Galileo to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:20 Captain Dietmar
2805 Cañon St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.720156,-117.229955

2023.08.24 Thursday
08:10 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Lovelight's invitation to the group.
08:10 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Lovelight to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:48 Lovelight Lovelight joined the group.

2023.08.25 Friday
06:23 Salacia / Peter
Montijo District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.640333099500277,-81.69789988875331
07:47 SV Whirlwind Anyone in Alameda, ca?
08:06 Courage ⛵️ John we are in sausalito, ca across the bay from alameda
08:57 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Update for Isla coiba. Tito, the resident 4M "pet" crocodile but a guy in the leg last week and killed him while he was swimming out front of the ranger station. They don't know where he went since. Isla granito de Oro is closed for coral restoration and they ask that no one goes there. Bahia Damas, the largest coral reef in Pacific central America, is open.
08:57 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Damas was previously off limits for scientific research only
09:09 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://www.pacificadvent.com/what-you-should-know-about-tito-the-crocodile-coibas-pet/
09:36 SV Whirlwind Yikes. This story about Tito is sure different from the real life account you just shared! Sad for the swimmer and his family. I Wonder what the rangers will do with Tito when they find him…
09:47 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle They said the police came and everything. They said they haven't seen him since but from what I understood the plan was to terminate him.
15:12 Voyager - Ed & Liz My boat is currently in Puerto Vallarta. Alameda is "home base". We are spending the summer in CA heading back to Voyager in November.
20:39 Leah - Sv Jubel Photos
20:40 Leah - Sv Jubel These are the hot springs on Coiba, they look fairly new
20:43 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
20:46 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle For the hot springs on coiba, the gold star is where they are. We anchored in Bahia Damas, which was previously closed for everything except scientific research, but the Rangers told us it was ok to anchor. Absolutely flat calm in the summer south swell. It was a 3.8 mile dinghy ride to the beach. There is a gigantic mud flat that tyou would want to time with a 4 foot tide or higher, or else you will be walking through mud pulling your dinghy. The hike from the beach was 0.9 km, flat, and easy. Highly recommended. The water was 97 or 37 degrees.

2023.08.26 Saturday
09:54 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Clallam County, WA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=48.06252199413095,-123.0231381207704
14:26 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Mariato District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.321605,-80.911168
14:26 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Punta mala and panama city tomorrow!
14:35 Salacia / Peter (Us too!)
14:36 OZ  Steve & Susan
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.48263609232799,-79.94404788880962
15:57 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Marina playita vs Marina flamenco. Ignoring the minor price difference, what's better and why?
16:27 French Kissing-Tess We were told Flamenco needed reservation months in advance. Would have room until Sept. Playita is facing the canal, on the morning of pick up, it’s a short trip for the rendezvous with the advisors. Nothing over the top for Playita, we had a relatively painless check in and out. 👍🏻 for Playita.
16:43 French Kissing-John In June Flamenco told me it would be three months before I could get a reservation for our 45 foot monohull. Playita has posse discount too
16:56 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Weird. Both said they have space for us.
17:09 French Kissing-John Is there a cost diff?
17:17 OZ  Steve & Susan For a 40’ cat, La Playita quoted PP rate of the first day free and thereafter $1.61/ft, including tax. Flamenco quoted $2.64/ft, including the PP discount & tax.
17:27 French Kissing-John Yikes! I have no experience with flamenco, but we certainly enjoyed La Playita for the few days we were there.
17:49 BISOU Robin And Tad La Playita can be quite ‘surge’ at this time of the year but flamenco is more protected.
18:09 TIAMAT Owen $2.64/ft per night!?! That’s crazy to me!
18:30 Captain Dietmar FYI
some marinas in the bahamas are near 4.00 x ft
cape cod 7.00 +

19:19 Captain Dietmar Photos
19:19 Captain Dietmar the real reason behind the increases in yacht insurance ..
https://www.wsj.com/finance/insurance-catastrophe-reinsurance-hurricane-77a69eab?st=ro9w2eco3bnswd7&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
20:13 FREEDOM - Sheri We stayed in Flamenco for 15 days. Plus’ we had access to port Capitan, immigration and numerous restaurants. Visited PP members in Playita. Nice quaint marina with laundry mat. More quaint and less commercial than Flamenco. If I had to do over again, would depend on time of year and where PP members are staying. The social aspects are a draw for me.
20:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Flamenco we were quoted 1.75 ft, and then the pp discount. At playita it was $1.50/ft with first night free. Not a huge difference for the 2 weeks we plan on staying

2023.08.27 Sunday
05:56 Salacia / Peter For us, slips are available in both marinas. $1.90/ft in Flamenco vs $1.50/ft in Playita. 53’ mono.
07:48 TIAMAT Owen How far in advance are folks contacting the marinas?
08:40 Salacia / Peter We only called yesterday, arriving tomorrow.

2023.08.28 Monday
07:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn OUCH! The more time that passes, the more we're inclined to self insure...
07:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Last night's show at Paradise Village Marina, Nuevo Vallarta
07:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:18 Captain Dietmar whoa
08:59 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
WF6G+JXJ, Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.911728,-79.522198
09:05 Courage ⛵️ John
560 W Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.92399691490094,-122.37448177724885
09:09 Courage ⛵️ John sadly we had an emergency trip over here to kkmi boatyard in richmond. another yacht attempting (and failing) to dock collided with ours while we were working on ours in our slip. seven days before departure. unfortunate timing! looks like they can fix the damage quickly and may be able to keep to our schedule. and it’s my birthday. great present lol. no one is hurt. the earth is still spinning. (happy face)
09:15 Brigadoon3 Sorry to hear that. I remember you saying that you wanted to leave Sausalito on September 1. We have been delayed as well in Eureka as we are waiting to have our fuel tanks cleaned out. We will be in the San Francisco area next week
09:22 TIAMAT Owen @Courage ⛵️ John Glass or metal damage? I highly recommend the metalworking team at Svendsen's. They've done AMAZING metal work for us in the past
09:26 Courage ⛵️ John metal. we were stern-to working on our liferaft. damage to the bow roller (miracle no glass damage) and by virtue of that tweaked the rigging. it was a new bow roller made here at kkmi so the fabricator is fixing his own work as we chat. yes, svendsen’s is excellent. I got materials from them for our wind generator.
09:27 Courage ⛵️ John correct. please stay in touch as you head down the coast. we may meet up somewhere before mexico!
09:30 Courage ⛵️ John i meant the metal bow pulpit (including rollers) altogether was damaged but not the stanchions or glass. was a surgical hit lol.
10:14 Brigadoon3 Yes we will keep in touch

13:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sorry to hear that. I’ll be over at KKMI in the next week or so, having my electrical done.
13:18 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Some of you might know the answer to this question. On the way down the central American coast what is the availability of 50 amp hook ups? And is it better to have 50 amp 125 or 50 amp 125/240?
13:31 Captain Dietmar sighh ...so sorry to hear
good luck in dealing with the other yacht and getting things repaired and your ship gack into shape
13:35 🦜Maison de Sante 50amp 110v is the most common thing you’ll see at marinas.

15:10 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Best sim card for panama? Tigo?
15:15 Cerca Trova-Bruce We had Tigo and it worked well for us. We had a little difficulty getting it all set up, but once we had that behind us, all went smoothly. We had two phones and had them both billed together. Easiest to get that set up at a Tigo office. We did it at the Tigo office in Coronado. We also had our US number moved to the internal eSIM on our iPhones. That allowed us to install the Tigo SIMs in the SIM socket on each phone. Doing it this way allowed us to have dual numbers on our phones, both our US and Panama number simultaneously.
15:28 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I also had Tigo with a dual simm samsung phone that I bought in the electronic store in Coronado. Tigo gives you u limited voice and unlimited data (on phone only). Also unlimited text for Panamanian phones only. I don't think I was able to text back to the US. if you get their monthly plan, you can use 5 Hotspots, but it is now limited to 10mb. The monthly cost $39.75.
20:03 BISOU Robin And Tad The good thing about TIGO is that they have free roaming throughout central, south and North America and Mexico so you can your your Panama number wherever you go.
20:33 TIAMAT Owen If we're currently using Mexican TelCel SIMs, what's our best plan for connectivity on the way down to Panama? Just pick up whatever SIM is available in each port?

2023.08.29 Tuesday
05:14 BISOU Robin And Tad If you’re on Telcel buy the data and calls package for Central and South America I think it’s about MXP 1000) that lasts 30 days and gives you 2-3Gb for that time. It’s not ideal but it’s easier than changing SIMs in each country! Panama has the best deal with TIGO whose $39.95 per month plan includes 2Gb per day in all of North, South and Central America plus phone calls to/from those destinations as well!
05:49 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Thanks guys! Will go check out Tigo as we will be in panama a while
05:49 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone have recommendations on hull polishing work in flamenco Marina?
07:40 Aegis, Mary/Ian The added benefit of Tigo Panama is it works in San Blas.
10:59 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
*BOAT HOW TO & OCEAN POSSE SEMINAR – SAT SEP 2 2023*

We are please to announce an introduction to BOAT HOW TO and their most comprehensive online learning system.
This ZOOM introduction is hosted by NIGEL CALDER
INTRODUCTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING YACHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPICS

Properly sizing conductors ( q&a )
Making reliable connections ( q&a )
Batteries The Charging System ( q&a )
Best practices of monitoring and improving your electrical system ( q&a )
Adding appropriate over current protection ( q&a )
Check before you head out ( q&a )
Simple troubleshooting techniques ( q&a )
Emergency repairs, parts and tools ( q&a )
Back Up system ( q&a )

TIME
*Sat Sept 2 @ 7 AM Pacific Time 10 AM Eastern Time 4 PM Spain*

Zoom Meeting DETAILS
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89754122495?pwd=di9ReVlTa2J2RVQ2T1VDQ21pUERpQT09

Nigel’s Story
nigel

Nigel got into motorcycles and sailing dinghies as a teenager, and has never been far from mechanical things and boats ever since. He has a BA in Philosophy from Exeter University (UK) and an MSc in Operations Research from Sussex University. In a varied career, before becoming a full-time sailing writer, with a focus on marine technical systems, he worked on automotive assembly lines, in foundries and machine shops, and on offshore oil production platforms.

He and his wife, Terrie, built a couple of 70-foot canal boats (on which they lived in England), and a 39-foot Ingrid cutter. They then sailed a Pacific Seacraft 40 for 5 years, following which they had a Malo 45 built in Sweden. This was sold to be replaced by the same boat but with an experimental electrical distribution and propulsion system.

It has been used for extensive testing of cutting edge systems, including a 4-year European Union funded project (HyMar), of which Nigel was the Technical Director, investigating the applicability of hybrid technologies to marine propulsion systems. Based on data collected during the HyMar project, Nigel initiated, and was a lead developer in, a multi-year project resulting in the award-winning advanced generator technology now sold under the Integrel brand name.

Nigel and Terrie have sailed in the North Sea, the Atlantic as far north as the Faroe Islands and as far south as Portugal, the U.S. east coast, the Bahamas and extensively in the Caribbean, with Pippin (now aged 37) and Paul (36) augmenting the crew along the way. In addition to his books on boat systems and hundreds of magazine articles, he has also authored a ‘Cruising Guide to the Northwest Caribbean’, ‘Cuba: A Cruising Guide’, ‘Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook: a Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors’ and ‘How to Read a Nautical Chart’. He recently released a memoir of his family’s first long cruise titled ‘Shakedown Cruise’.

Nigel is currently the Technical Editor and/or Associate Editor of PassageMaker, Professional Boatbuilder, Sail, and Ocean Navigator magazines and a consultant on marine energy issues. He has recently joined marine energy systems company OceanPlanet Energy as a mechanism to continue his passion for constantly improving boat electrical systems.

Nigel is a 30-year veteran of the American Boat and Yacht Council’s Electrical Project Technical Committee, which writes the U.S. standards for recreational boat electrical systems, and a founder member of www.BoatHowTo.com, the online marine technical education site which is at the heart of today’s discussion.’
Dr. Jan C. Athenstädt

Jan runs KlabauterKiste, the German online magazine for boatowners and Klabauter-Shop, an online shop for boat electrics as well as BootsBastler.org, a German online community for people who love “messing about in boats”.

He holds a PhD in computer science and loves to teach people new skills.

ver since he set foot on his grandfather’s boat as a child, Jan has been dreaming of sailing around the world.

During his studies in computer science, he has worked as a deckhand and bosun on tall ships such as the Schooner Zodiac and the Bark Europa, sailing well over 10,000 miles on the world’s oceans and making it all the way down to Antarctica. In recent years, he has been responsible for rewiring and maintaining the technical systems on various yachts, such as the research vessel Aldebaran.

Jan holds a PhD from Konstanz University and a master’s degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. (Both in Computer Science, but for his PhD he worked with archaeologists in the Caribbean, using network science to reconstruct pre-Columbian voyages.) He also studied for a year at the University of Washington in Seattle on a Fulbright grant, which gave him the opportunity to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

When he bought his Laurin32 Ahora in north Germany to prepare it for extensive cruising, he noticed that there is very little reliable information on the internet about boat electrics and mechanics. So he started the German online magazine KlabauterKiste where he publishes technical advice as well as stories about boatbuilding and refit projects.

In order to help boatowners acquire supplies for their rewiring projects, he started his online store Klabauter-Shop, where people can order everything from a simple cable lug to a high end radar system. And in order to connect German boatowners and help them exchange ideas, he recently started BootsBastler.org.

2023.08.30 Wednesday
08:14 Galileo Galileo joined the group.
08:17 Galileo
Hi there this is Todd and Judy and we are on Galileo, a Balance 526 catamaran. We have been cruising up and down the East Coast from Nova Scotia to Bahamas for the last four years as full-time mostly retired liveaboards.

We are currently in Maine heading to VA and plan to go through the canal to FP next year.

We would love to share knowledge and experience with other cruisers who have done this route or are planning to.

We enjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes outdoor activities like hiking, running, kayaking as well as yoga and meditation. We would love to meet other like-minded travelers.

Looking forward to meeting you. 😁🌻😎
08:29 Maison De Sante Welcome Galileo!
09:45 Celt-Gerry/Angela Trying to download the Google earth that Paul Higgins recommended but keep getting error that server is not valid. It’s not my firewall (tried that). Anyone have and resolved this issue?
09:47 Celt-Gerry/Angela It’s version 7.1.2.2041
09:59 Rob on Avant It may be gone (old version). Try sending Paul an email, or put a Q on the Facebook group for GE2KAP users. He’s very responsive.
10:03 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thank you!
13:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Nakamal to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:14 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Beautiful boat!
20:27 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed joined the group.

2023.08.31 Thursday
05:29 SV Whirlwind Hello Galileo, we are planning to cross as well. Will send you a DM.
14:45 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Otoque Oriente, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.610684070479902,-79.60092879831791
14:51 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed
Manzana 010101 39-305, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.335770903030195,-82.24631209756659
16:40 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Clallam County, WA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=48.06651770608121,-123.0293460935354
17:13 Blown Away Eileen
Cl. 25 #10B-58, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.41606191756395,-75.5447786408285
17:24 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @Captain Dietmar interesting article on how much the insurance company are paying out annually. I’d love to see how much they take in each year. I have never met a poor insurance guy. Just saying. This is Mark
17:27 Voyager - Ed & Liz They are publicly traded companies - you can find that information.

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2023.09.01 Friday
10:55 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
BOAT HOW TO & OCEAN POSSE SEMINAR – SAT SEP 2 2023

We are please to announce an introduction to BOAT HOW TO and their most comprehensive online learning system.
This ZOOM introduction is hosted by NIGEL CALDER
INTRODUCTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING YACHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPICS

Properly sizing conductors ( q&a )
Making reliable connections ( q&a )
Batteries The Charging System ( q&a )
Best practices of monitoring and improving your electrical system ( q&a )
Adding appropriate over current protection ( q&a )
Check before you head out ( q&a )
Simple troubleshooting techniques ( q&a )
Emergency repairs, parts and tools ( q&a )
Back Up system ( q&a )

TIME
Sat Sept 2 @ 7 AM Pacific Time 10 AM Eastern Time 4 PM Spain

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14:15 Courage ⛵️ John
San Mateo County, CA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.49899664656642,-122.4884602587903
14:16 Courage ⛵️ John we managed to get everything fixed and finished and left san francisco this morning! woohoo!
14:20 Brigadoon3 Well done.
14:24 SV Whirlwind Impressive! Fair winds
16:19 OZ  Steve & Susan
C. Francisco Pizarro 22-18, Taboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.798414675213358,-79.55314304891618
20:39 Captain Dietmar memos fb got hacked.
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21:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hope our paths cross as we cross the canal the other way! Love the Balance.

2023.09.02 Saturday
05:06 QUESO GRANDE Lance
C. Francisco Pizarro 22-18, Taboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.798903448867302,-79.55281565615044
06:39 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/02/entertainment/jimmy-buffett-death/index.html
06:39 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Some significance for some of the sailors out there!
09:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What a fantastic Zoom presentation, @Captain Dietmar! Thanks for arranging. Sent email requesting the PP discount code for the courses. This falls into the category of ionvesting into "safety" (i.e. mandatory!). I'm also investing in the 30' multimeter lead extension and hope this one is "approved" by Nigel: https://amzn.to/3r1Uaog
09:26 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/boat-how-to-panama-posse
09:27 Captain Dietmar to get your panama posse discount - well worth it of you are the DIY type
09:38 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @QUESO GRANDE Lance Where did you have your work done?
09:42 Rob on Avant 021623Z SEP 23
NAVAREA IV 1019/23(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
ARUBA.
MAN OVERBOARD FROM GREY AND BLACK WATER SCOOTER
IN VICINITY 12-29.00N 070-09.00W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
11:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I really hope he's okay. If so, then hurray for divine justice! These guys are real pests at anchorages and marinas. Why do so many have to fly by just inches from a hull!?
11:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Is $199 the discounted price?
11:24 QUESO GRANDE Lance Sorry, what work?
11:24 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.91328470755439,-79.52690586447716
11:35 QUESO GRANDE Lance Panama Canal transit set for Sept 12th… we are super excited!
12:07 Captain Dietmar once you fill out the form you'll get an email from them
12:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn A few hours later and still no email. Will wait patiently.
12:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Reminder to be diligent...
12:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
12:58 Captain Dietmar Jan will reply
17:14 Captain Dietmar Ok the 2 hour seminar from this AM is up online for those of you who missed this informative seminar with Nigel Calder the man who wrote the book on boat electrical systems -
ennjoy
https://panamaposse.com/seminars#wire

2023.09.03 Sunday
01:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sorry. That was supposed to go to Courage/John. Have no idea why it went to you. Must be “user error” somehow.
02:35 Courage ⛵️ John kkmi in richmond. They had built/installed the pulpit, so it made sense to ask them to fix it in a hurry. Turned out to be a good decision, since it was fixed in two days.
04:00 Brigadoon3 Wondering if anyone can recommend a diesel mechanic in San Francisco?
07:13 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We will see you in there! We are also crossing the 12th
07:28 QUESO GRANDE Lance Cool!! Are you guys anchored or in a marina? Us and OZ are in La Playita marina.
07:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We are in flamenco Marina
08:02 OZ  Steve & Susan Panama Canal transit set for Sept 14th 🙌🏼
09:02 Voyager - Ed & Liz Chuck's Marine - +1 (510) 604-4347
He is the best
09:24 Brigadoon3 Thank you.Voyager. We will give Chuck's Marine a call.
09:34 Voyager - Ed & Liz I would call on Tuesday as I'm sure he is taking the 3 day weekend off.
09:35 Pasargada 🌵🦜 Nojan Helmut in San Rafael for Volvo. Top notch.
09:39 Brigadoon3 Thanks. Yes, I just realized it is Sunday.
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11:33 C-YA. Glenn Big question for me are we using this or zulip? As I am see two over everything for emails and such?
11:34 Captain Dietmar right now both .. Zulip will hopefully become primary come Nov 1 as we become more familiar
11:47 C-YA. Glenn Aye aye
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2023.09.04 Monday
06:36 Leah - Sv Jubel unsent a message.
10:22 Captain Dietmar *Reminder* Digital Yacht zoom call today in about 4 hours

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13:15 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt seminar

2023.09.05 Tuesday
13:19 French Kissing-John West marine
19:32 Rob on Avant From Paul Higgins on Facebook. “Sat2Chart.V16.0.9.0 is now available. Fixes a problem where SasPlanet is getting many download errors.
Download it here: https://www.gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sat2Chart_Install.exe “
19:57 Triaena. Tom & Patty Will 16.0.9.0 work on windows 11?
20:39 Rob on Avant Should do.
20:40 Triaena. Tom & Patty Thanks

2023.09.06 Wednesday
00:18 Captain Dietmar
Gebäude 400, Flughafen Frankfurt, Tor 23, 60549, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=50.040677,8.555003
05:54 C-YA. Glenn @Captain Dietmar used to live in Frankfurt am Main overlooking the city square and market on Saturdays. Loved it there
05:57 Rob on Avant A very happy birthday to Captain Dietmar!
06:47 Captain Dietmar thank you very much
07:28 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:28 Captain Dietmar meet my niece Stephanie
finishing her studies in archeology
in Vienna in training for the Panama Posse 🇵🇦

08:09 Triaena. Tom & Patty Just tried installing it on windows 11. It will download but not install.
08:10 Rob on Avant Did you mark it as safe? The anti virus and anti malware software in windows will try to stop you from installing it. You need to be fairly determined to get it done.
08:27 Triaena. Tom & Patty Thanks. I did mark it safe but I will continue to work at it. I will let you know how it goes.
11:09 Triaena. Tom & Patty I finally got it to load and run. Thanks for your help.
12:50 Salacia / Peter For the Frankfurt am Main folks, a question: Wagoner’s or Zum Gemalten Haus?
12:51 Salacia / Peter (Wagner’s!)
13:51 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Do any posse members have a Coltri HCH-6 dive compressor? I have one that I would like to convert from gasoline to 110/220 volt electric. I would like to get a picture of the data plate on the motor from an electric model. If anyone has an opportunity to send me a picture of there’s that would be fantastic.

16:05 🦜Maison de Sante I have one. I’ll send you a pm. Is your genset 7kw or higher? If not, there is a way to make it work. This only applies to the 110v. 220v is fine with a smaller gen.
16:17 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T @Captain Dietmar Hallo Stephanie, freuen uns Dich kennenzulernen.
16:32 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Thank you yes our gen set is 21.5kw no worries in that department 😜
17:24 Captain Dietmar Welcome to the Posse
hope to meet u in person !
21:07 Salacia / Peter Has anyone stopped at Isla Naranjo Abaja, about 9 nm east of the canal on the Caribbean side?
21:20 Salacia / Peter There was one report in CSSN about a panga approaching a boat there two years ago. Just wondering if anyone has been recently.

2023.09.07 Thursday
07:48 Maison De Sante If anyone is interested in watching some live stream ROV footage of deep sea underwater exploration off of Alaska until Sept 16. It’s fascinating! https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/livestreams/welcome.html

13:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SongOfTheSea_Grant to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:05 SongOfTheSea_Grant SongOfTheSea_Grant joined the group.

2023.09.08 Friday
07:43 Celt-Gerry/Angela If anyone knows of a large Yacht looking for a deckhand please pm me. I know a young man in Dublin Ireland who is taking a course and wants to travel and learn.
07:48 SongOfTheSea_Grant Hello everybody, is there a way to see messages that were posted prior to joining?
07:53 Courage ⛵️ John
945 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.36687255772672,-120.85525963399
07:53 Courage ⛵️ John working our way south!
08:43 SongOfTheSea_Grant
Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.934413749342104,-79.53488208353518
08:45 SongOfTheSea_Grant We are Song of the Sea. 2 teens on board G17. G15. Planning to go to Galapagos, and marquesas. Happy to join the group.
11:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ho’okipa-Lisa joined the group.
11:40 Cerca Trova-Bruce We have been back in the US since last December and have been trying to get medical tests and checkups done while we are here. We have been unsuccessful at getting anyone to provide Medicare Wellness Checkups or any other medical tests done without a PCP order. We are traveling and not anywhere long enough to establish residency so no one will see us. Has anyone run into this or have a solution?
13:32 Maison De Sante PCPs are the gatekeepers to medical tests and specialty medical referrals for services in the US. Where do you get your credit cards and other important mail sent to?- I would start here. You could then search for a PCP doctor through the Medicare website. There is useful information on their webpage.

https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?redirect=true&providerType=Physician

13:51 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle I gotta give a big thumbs down to Marina flamenco. They put the cruisers at the very end of the longest dock in the world, our dock finger is attached by 1/3 bolts. It's old and dilapidated. In order to get into the dock, a security guard has to buzz you in and out every time and half the time there's no one in the hut. There is surge that comes into the Marina. And not to mention, they are now refusing to give the discount to Panama posse boats, stating that they only give the discount to boats on the "south pacific posse" list (??). It's just been a bad experience overall. Marina playita seems much better, and it's less expensive.
14:29 Remedy-Karl Those Medicare Wellness checkups are very specific in what the doctor must to l do to get paid, so you can't just go anywhere. You will need a PCP who does them. They may be booked in a city but more rural areas may have done openings. It will require a lot of calls and a little luck. Just stick to it.
14:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce I reached out to my PCP in San Diego. She said she couldn’t help me and that I would have to get a PCP where we currently are. Our system isn’t very good or helpful.
15:21 Maison De Sante No unfortunately our system isn’t good. At least you’re making moves. A few searches and calls you can hopefully find a PCP where you are located currently.
15:31 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Bummer, Bruce! I have my PCP here in San Diego @ Scripps and I’ve never thought much about this annual Medicare physical until you mentioned this . This is a big deal for us “mature“ citizens.
15:41 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt And my PCP is still in San Diego, even though my legal address is in Virginia.
15:43 Cerca Trova-Bruce True. My San Diego PCP said we should be able to get the Medicare physical anywhere and we shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get it done. From Florida to NC we haven’t been able to find a place that will give us physicals. Maybe I should break my arm and go to an ER. 😳
15:50 Cerca Trova-Bruce Oh, we could go through the hoops to get a PCP, but that Thales time as the expectation is you are in the area for some time. They said it would take until the beginning of next year to be able to have everything in order and get an appointment for a physical. We won’t be here that long.

When we were in San Diego, we were there for a year. That was long enough to get established in their system. Our official address is in Oregon, but with enough time, we got in the system at Sharp in San Diego. We’ve never been anywhere long enough since San Diego. The east coast is t very conducive to spending a year somewhere. Hurricanes keep us out of Florida in the summer and colder weather keeps us out of areas further north for the winter. Plus there are still hurricanes further north than Florida. We just had a close call with Idalia on NC.
18:12 YO-D-YO Dave Insurance suggestions for Central America - liability only. Anyone with a good recommendation? We used Baja Bound and got a Chubb policy for Mexico-only last year.

2023.09.09 Saturday
06:51 Salacia / Peter You might consider trying a concierge medical service like One Medical. It’ll be an annual fee, but they’ll offer telemedicine too. Contact before paying and ask if they’ll do it for you.
06:52 Salacia / Peter Easy to make appointments and no waiting for doctors either.
09:37 SV Whirlwind Hi Grant, we are on Whirlwind (g10, b12) and have similar plans. Heading to las brisas in the next couple days. Will look for you if you are still there.
10:40 SongOfTheSea_Grant Great! We just got to Las Perlas for a few days. When are you crossing?
12:39 TIAMAT Owen We’re interested in hearing reports from the Perlas after the trouble last season
12:57 Maison De Sante Not a bad idea sharing your current location with the group. Other boats around?
13:33 SongOfTheSea_Grant We arrived yesterday. There was a boat that I communicated with, and he’s been here for a couple of months now. We’re currently on the island of Saboga. We had another boat come with us

13:34 SongOfTheSea_Grant
Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.631241301453056,-79.05637364834546
13:34 SongOfTheSea_Grant There is a military base here. They said that these parts are safe.
22:06 Captain Dietmar the closer you get to isla del rey
and the more isolated an Anchorage is the higher the risk
please make sure your phone can dial 911 / 108 and test the emergency numbers
if during the day a panga cases you take pictures of them and post their images here

2023.09.10 Sunday
07:24 Rob on Avant Photos
07:24 Rob on Avant From PV sailing on Facebook
07:44 Salacia / Peter Quick question for those of you who have crossed the canal south to north: how did your line handlers get back to Panama City? Do you have recommendations for taxi / shuttle / other transport?
07:45 Salacia / Peter Also, what was the total cost?
07:48 Cerca Trova-Bruce They had a friend that came and picked them up at Shelter Bay. We used the line handlers provided by Erick Galvez. Total cost was just under $3000, which included everything. There was a $125 PP discount with Erick. This is from our transit September 10, 2022.
07:49 Salacia / Peter Thanks - we have friends doing the line handling, and just trying to figure out how to get them back. Has anyone used Uber for the return?
07:49 Rob on Avant There are a few options. Best/most comfy is pre arranging an Uber driver while in Panama City to do an off the uber books pickup. Medium is taxi, usually a typical panama taxi so not too comfy. Good value option is the bus from colon to pc, after a taxi or shelter bay free bus to colon.
07:50 Rob on Avant Trying to just hail an Uber via the app in shelter bay doesn’t usually work.
07:51 Cerca Trova-Bruce I have a friend who used Uber from the airport to Shelter Bay. Don’t know about the trip back. I took the bus from Colon to the mall in Panama City for $3.15 one way. Easy to do and comfortable.
07:51 Rob on Avant The bus is comfy and about three bucks, drops you in the mall
07:51 Salacia / Peter Awesome! Exactly the info I was looking for!
08:44 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed There are wonderful taxi drivers in Shelter Bay. We use Ben. He’s wonderful and I think his fee is 130. He is an excellent driver, sweet man. We also had our dog with us so we always paid him a nice tip as well. I will post his contact here as well as his brother Jose. Jose is bilingual and he can set up the arrangements for Ben if you don’t speak Spanish. Jose doesn’t like to drive to PC
08:45 BISOU Robin And Tad There are two or three drivers at the marina (Shelter Bay) who do the run from about $100 depending on where in PC. We used Olmedo a lot. Big car, clean and he speaks good English.
08:45 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed Ben +507 6515 5640 Jose +507 6739 1144 you can tell them Eddie and Lolly referred them from SV Sonho
08:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Olmedo.vcf
08:54 Rob on Avant If you do want to use a taxi driver from shelter bay to Pamama, arrange in advance. They have usually gone home by the time you have arrived at the marina.
13:49 Maison De Sante As of September 8, 2023 Costa Rica extends tourist visas up to 180 days from previous 90 days.

From another page
There has been a change in the permanence of non-residents of group 01 of countries in Costa Rica ‼

Decree N 44187 of June 15, 2023, has modified the Article 7 of the Regulation of Entry Visas to Costa Rica No. 36626-G.

Previously, the maximum non-extendable term was 90 days, but it has been modified to a maximum of 180 calendar days from the date of entry. Please note that the official of the General Directorate in charge of entry control will determine the term granted, which can range from 10 to 180 days.

✅ When does come into effect?

September 08, 2023.

✅ Should I demand that I be given 180 days to stay in Costa Rica?

No, let's remember that the DGME official competent to carry out the control of entry to the country, will be the one to decide how much is the term to be granted, 10, 15, 30, 90 or up to a maximum of 180 calendar days from the date of your entry.

➡ It is important to remember that the entry permit granted to non-residents of group 01 countries is for tourism or business purposes and does not allow for permanent stay, perpetual tourism or paid work in Costa Rica. The authorities may apply sanctions if such practices are identified. Additionally, it is not recommended to abuse the system by constantly leaving and re-entering the country as a tourist.

Therefore, it´s not a recommended or safe practice for your family, the Immigration officer and the Government can determine a pattern and prevent or reduce the term of tourism if they realize that this practice is repetitive.

✅ What is the oficial definition of Tourist?

The legal definition of "non-resident visa" or turist is the entry permit granted by the government to enter the national territory as a tourist or business person without receiving remuneration in Costa Rica, not for perpetual stay or informal residence or to obtain income from paid work in Costa Rica. The above is not allowed by law and when the authorities identify you they may apply the corresponding sanctions.

✅ The list of countries belonging to group 01 includes:

GERMANY, AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CROATIA, CHILE, DENMARK, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, FRANCE, SPAIN, STATE OF CATAR, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH AFRICA, KINGDOM OF THE GREAT BRITAIN, VATICAN, SINGAPORE, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, URUGUAY. (and others)

✅If you wish to live in Costa Rica, it's important to follow the legal process of obtaining residency or citizenship.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@expatslegalcr.com or via WhatsApp at 8970 3430

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21:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I get my medical tests here: https://www.lifeextension.com/
22:55 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Mocean Sic Jim Lynda to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.

2023.09.11 Monday
09:31 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Our canal date, along with Salacia, has been pushed by two days to the 14th by the canal authority ⌚
09:32 Rob on Avant Must be saving up water for you. ;)
11:30 Salacia / Peter Just talked to the third boat we were supposed to go through with tomorrow. They’ve been waiting two weeks for an advisor. They’re still going tomorrow. Apparently the advisors are all volunteers, and there’s been a shortage lately.
12:45 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda Mocean Sic Jim Lynda joined the group.
12:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can you please expand on this? What and where are the dangers and are the Las Perlas islands to be avoided?
13:19 Captain Dietmar we can only expand on what happened and the fact that the culprits have not been found
if you go only anchor with other vessels . please read the prior fleet update from Feb Mar Apr
2023
to form a risk profile acceptable to you and the crew you are responsible for
https://panamaposse.com/fleet-updates
13:38 Maison De Sante There were 2 separate incidents last season where sailboats were approached at night by a boat/panga with multiple young men with weapons and took all valuables they could. One vessel had a puppy on board that was thought to have been stolen and was found days later by Panamanian authorities on one of the islands alive just dehydrated. Criminals were never found. On both occasions, boats were at anchor by themselves. One boat was a couple I think in their 60s with a small dog and the other boat was 4 young cruisers (in their 20s-30s?) with a puppy. I’ll share a pics/pin where one of the incidents occurred and I think the other incident was close by.
13:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks!
13:39 Maison De Sante Photos
17:07 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda We are Jim and Lynda on motor vessel M’Ocean Sickness. Looking forward to cruising this season.
18:18 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panama Posse
19:54 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Love your boat name !!! 😎⚓️😎

2023.09.12 Tuesday
23:10 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Second Wind to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
2023.09.13 Wednesday
09:25 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:26 Captain Dietmar time to raise the burgees - they will start shipping out next week - stay tuned for how to get yours #cannesyachtingfestival

2023.09.14 Thursday
14:54 X Factor - Mike X Factor is planning to spend the hurricane season in Grenada/Grenadines. I am considering 2 options for spring, #1) Leaving San Blas in April and head toward Jamaica then slowly work down to the Grenadines. #2) Spend April in Columbia and to the 600nm bash straight to Grenada in the month of May.
14:54 X Factor - Mike I would love feedback on these 2 plans, positives and negatives.
17:05 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone in the group going through on the 16th? We’re scheduled, but won’t get ‘final’ confirmation until tomorrow morning.
22:17 Captain Dietmar SY toketee did the bash from Colombia to the ABCs and with optimal conditions had challenging passage
Jamaica option is easier
check the pilot charts https://panamaposse.com/colombia#pilot

2023.09.15 Friday
02:54 Captain Dietmar Thanks to #belizetourism
Sat Apr 6 Meet and mingle with the Fleet
@Placencia Yacht Club Belize
Free rum music food and fun
03:30 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Our boat is in San Carlos, SIN, Mexico and we are driving our car down with a car full of provisions and boat parts. We’ll be crossing the border at Nogalas. We are taking everything out of boxes, but wonder if there are any other tips people have about crossing without hassle?
03:32 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim *SON, Mexico
04:01 Remedy-Karl We have done that trip a few times without issue. They really don't care about your boat parts. If no cash or drugs and you don't seem nervous the most we have had was they opened a larger box, looked at the small ones inside, asked how much they were worth and when told it was only a small amount they waived us through.
04:01 Remedy-Karl Actually, we did it with sails too and never even stopped.
05:45 QUESO GRANDE Lance Gatun Anchorage Basin
Panama Canal, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.24021,-79.920803
06:17 🦜Maison de Sante I’ve done that crossing a few times as well as Mexicali. One time I had 2 giant solar panels sticking out the back of my truck, parked in the declare zone and walked around for 20min looking for someone to declare it to (this was Mexicali) before just getting my ffm and driving away. I’m echoing what Remedy said. They really never seemed to care about anything but illicit items. I’ve had a full size truck full to the brim with electronics, anchor chain, etc and did this maybe 8X between 2020 and 2022.
08:19 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Corregimiento de Cristóbal, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.237855,-79.930744
13:18 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Album "Dangerous locations" created.
16:53 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I have done it first thing in the morning the guards in Nogales are to busy texting on their phones. Driven two car loads and a van loaded to the max they never even blink
17:48 QUESO GRANDE Lance
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36808207324862,-79.95187170803547
23:00 Captain Dietmar "Ecuador ENTRY REQUIRMENTS Report
New laws instituted in August 2023 require all foreign flagged vessels to obtain permission to enter Ecuadorian Ports. This permission is called an autografo. Autografos require 30 days for processing. If you wish to come to Ecuador ports either in the galapagos or mainland you must apply 30 days prior to your estimated arrival date. This document is processed by a Marine Agency. Prior laws allowed vessels under 50 tons to be processed by the ship's captain directly with the Port Captain. That has changed. If you arrive at an Ecuadorian port without an autografo you face the possibility of being refused entry. "
Please check with Yacht Agent Javier / Gene Tatum prior to arrival

@🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole

2023.09.16 Saturday
04:36 OZ  Steve & Susan
Bruja 137067-4, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.995475452412915,-79.58748683137775
06:25 Voyager - Ed & Liz Liz and I will resume cruising in November. Voyager is currently berthed in Puerto Vallarta. We are going to work our way South and would love to hear thoughts on staying in Acapulco for Christmas. We have a reservation at La Marina Acapulco but we wonder if staying at Club de Yates instead. Any thoughts on these two marinas as well as visiting Acapulco is appreciated.
06:42 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hi Ed & Liz. We don’t have any info about staying there but just wanted to let you know that we too have a reservation at La Marina Acapulco for Christmas and new years as well. And we too are in PV now. Hope to meet up soon and if not see you in Acapulco.
06:59 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367957,-79.951003
09:07 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Lucha Libre is super fun in Acapulco. We went to a show that was at a restaurant on the beach, got front row seats, it was fantastic. There is also a coliseum but they didn’t have a show while we were in town

The cliff divers are also a must see. We walked to La Perla restaurant from La Marina Acapulco to watch the cliff divers and earlier in the day to make a dinner reservation.
09:19 FREEDOM - Sheri We stayed in Club de Yates. Beautiful facility with pool, restaurant and very nice showers. Also very secure. We also have a contact for a driver. He was awesome. Our friend flys in once a month for races and has used this driver 15 years. He gave is a great tour and helped is provision.
09:35 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hey Sheri could we get that drivers contact info either here or DM me?
09:40 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Marina Acapulco is directly across the street from a Walmart which is nice. But no pool. If we were staying longer than a few days we would have done the club de Yates. I would not feel comfortable walking around at night in Acapulco. We stayed long enough to get our provisions and left.
09:40 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle The cliff divers were really cool to see, though.
09:41 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Zihuat is a much better option for Christmas
09:42 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I too stayed in Club de Yates in January 2018. I spent one night at LA Marina side tied on the outside dock. The wakes from the weekend traffic was so great that my boat rolled and my fenders bounced up over the docks edge. I was about 50 yards away and if it hadn't been for workers near my boat I would have suffered some damage. I have heard that hat since then, la Marina has gotten better. Avoid docks near the channels. After that one night, I begged Club de Yates if I could come in. I highly recommend them. Yes, take a tour, get to know the city before you go out. There are some great areas, but some really bad areas also. For a side trip you should go to playa Puerto Marqués. A great guy to meet if he is at Yates is Lou Rodriguez. He a member of Chicago Yacht club but he spends a great deal of time in Acapulco.
09:42 Voyager - Ed & Liz Yes - love Zihua but we are spending the month of Feb there for Sailfest. Have never been to Acapulco.
09:44 Voyager - Ed & Liz Please DM me the driver 👍
10:45 TIAMAT Owen We are probably leaving La Cruz around the same time. Sounds like we should make a reservation in Acapulco too! 🤣
10:49 Voyager - Ed & Liz Awesome - we will be spending time along the way in Tenatacita. Barra, Zihua. Would be great to link up.
10:56 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We are also leaving from Paradise village, but due to a family wedding we won’t be leaving here until Mid December. Looking at spending Christmas in tenatacita and new years in Barra. Our insurance to be south of 18 N won’t start until Jan 1st. Thought of Christmas as well in Barra but that would be 9 days and minimal time in Tenatacita. Thoughts?
10:57 Captain Dietmar there is a large pool on the second level at La Marina de Acapulco
11:09 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz unsent a message.
11:10 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz They wouldn’t let us use it while we were there. They kept insisting that it was a private club.
11:13 FREEDOM - Sheri Jose Hernandez.vcf
11:49 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Thanks Sheri 😃
13:12 TIAMAT Owen Awesome. We’re hauling in La Cruz early Nov, and then trying to make it to the kickoff event in Barra
13:15 ZORBA- Tomer Photos
13:37 Captain Dietmar seems it depends who u ask
I will try to get clarity for next season
the fireworks for new years in Acapulco bay are breath taking
14:01 French Kissing-John @Maison De Sante we weren’t allowed to use the pool either. Was in April
14:04 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We were told as Marina guests we were not allowed to use it
14:21 Salacia / Peter I don’t think you renew them at all, you just buy a new one. At least, that’s what we did.
14:23 ZORBA- Tomer Yes, that what I mean, where can I buy a new one, their website dosent offer that...:
https://pasaportedelaconservacion.conanp.gob.mx/vistas/inicio.php
14:35 TIAMAT Owen It does, just click on the banner
14:35 TIAMAT Owen It’ll prompt you to login or make an account
14:35 TIAMAT Owen And then you can buy them
14:39 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks, must be a launguage barrier....cant find it(I have an ccount), will keep trying🙏
15:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Did anyone have to show that card to anyone? We were never asked or even approached about it.
17:02 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff been stopped or approached 3 times in the last 5 years never showed it. They just asked questions and let me on my way

2023.09.17 Sunday
05:04 Captain Dietmar
Puerto deportivo, 21400 Ayamonte, Huelva, Spain : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.211127,-7.405893
05:07 QUESO GRANDE Lance ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
05:14 OZ  Steve & Susan Shelter Bay Marina
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.3683837044169,-79.95143504260533
08:23 Courage ⛵️ John
Santa Barbara, CA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.40903847725956,-119.6779261583028
08:42 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Unnamed Road, Scio, OR 97374, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.7002887312029,-122.8925561159849
08:48 Salacia / Peter ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
08:49 Salacia / Peter We only heard of one bit getting stopped outside Puerto Escondido entrance, and we’ve also heard they can ask around Eapiritu Santo and Ballandra (La Paz). We were never asked for it.
09:27 TIAMAT Owen We were never asked all last season
14:00 KOSMOS Eric & C & K We got asked 3 times last season. Mostly near La Paz area.
14:17 Remedy-Natalie Two years up and down the Baja and we were never asked for it.
14:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff It’s a real mixed bag. We’re not going to renew it.
14:20 Remedy-Natalie Us either. Plus I can never get the website credit system to work. I bought one last year bc they were selling them in San Carlos Marina while we were there for a stay.
14:21 ZORBA- Tomer לit doesnt really matter, this is still Mexico, no reason to danger your self and your sailing plan for a few dollars.....which after all suppose to go for a good cause of conserving our playgrounds- hopefully offcourse😉
14:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Well said
14:26 Remedy-Natalie The problem for me has been trying to buy one. In Loreto they have an office but you can't buy them there. They want you to use the website. I tried using the website id say 20 attempts with a computer, an iPad, and a phone. All with different browsers. Even called my credit card company. Tried two different cards. I've heard others complain about the same issue. I got one last year bc it was being sold at a marina. But if the website won't work it makes it very, very difficult to use.
14:40 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Are there any parks to use it at south of Banderas Bay?
14:42 ZORBA- Tomer I gave ab agent tgat wilk cgarge me 50 usd plus the pasaporte cost, but I am still trying to save 50 usd🤣
14:43 ZORBA- Tomer I have an agent that will charge me 50 usd plus the pasaporte cost, but I am still trying to save 50 usd🤣
14:48 Remedy-Natalie That's a crazy amount of money.
14:48 ZORBA- Tomer I agree
14:49 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Alas the pass website does not work for people outside of Mexico for the payment part last we heard. The way to do it is go to one of the offices, the bank, and back to the office. It took us a couple hours in Loreto last year to get our passes.
17:42 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz There are also wrist bands for day use. We bought some from marina Puerto Escondido, just in case, instead of getting new park passes. We were never asked
20:06 Salacia / Peter Try terminating your vpn in Mexico.
20:37 ZORBA- Tomer It might have been language barrier, ir gremlins....it took for ever, but I finaly made it happen.
Thanks🙏
Zorba crew now have the pasportes for another year🍻💪🏼⛵️
20:38 ZORBA- Tomer It might have been language barrier, or gremlins....it took for ever, but I finaly made it happen.
Thanks🙏

Zorba crew now have the pasportes for another year🍻💪🏼⛵️
22:36 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SUNDOWNER Jeff to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:38 SUNDOWNER Jeff SUNDOWNER Jeff joined the group.

2023.09.18 Monday
09:58 Celt-Gerry/Angela Planning our route from Florida to Panama in November- what do folks think about the windward passage between Haiti and Cuba? (PS we are not a sailboat).
12:53 Captain Dietmar will you go via bahamas ?
12:53 Celt-Gerry/Angela Yes
21:59 Rob on Avant 190429Z SEP 23
NAVAREA IV 1076/23(GEN).
1. DUE TO SPACE WEATHER, HF COMMUNICATIONS AND
GNSS POSITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE DISRUPTED
BY THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR FLARES.
2. DURING INCIDENTS AT SEA, MARINERS SHOULD CHECK THEIR
POSITION USING ALL ALTERNATE MEANS AVAILABLE.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 191000Z SEP 23.//

2023.09.19 Tuesday
05:19 Captain Dietmar
29 Ocean Village Promenade, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, Gibraltar : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.148337,-5.354523
09:02 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Richard sv Mercury to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:24 Richard sv Mercury Richard sv Mercury joined the group.
09:31 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda Any recommendations for insurance while cruising in Mexico? The Baja Run and Sea of Cortez. US flagged.
09:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
09:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We used Alex at Novamar this year.

11:41 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Apparently it is with the credit card approval side of things. The site is accessible with or without VPN, and the frustrating part is you can put in all your info, including photos, but then it fails to process a foreign credit card.
11:58 Aegis, Mary/Ian We spent 2 yrs in Mexico and ran into this a lot. The way we resolved it was to get an Albo credit card. Its a virtual Mx bank. Its a prepaid card that you can monitor via an app. You can reload the card online or at an Oxxo. It was fantastic for online purchases and made life way easier in Mx. The card arrived at the marina we were in in 2 days. No need for residency.
11:59 Aegis, Mary/Ian And it was free
12:26 Maison De Sante After looking at the blog from SV Jeanne (the first boat that was attacked by armed robbers in the Perlas 2023) looks like it took place off the same island (isla Del espiritu santo) at playa Clark.

https://michelleshultz.com/f/im-ready-to-tell-the-truthabout-the-armed-robbery?fbclid=IwAR2jwtl3xmK-vTeltX-jdrf2-2xh5UM30a3oaTy1VmGYXBXuDft4la4RcDc_aem_AQHYo617Qbm6qOQtnEAodr6uvE1wt9em0-38WDEAdv-sX_tO1gE02kAuwcgiUsZIcHA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

2023.09.20 Wednesday
04:24 Salacia / Peter fwiw, we were in Mx for 1.5 years, never had this issue with chase visa.
10:56 TIAMAT Owen The only place we’ve had trouble with US cards in MX was buying bus tickets
11:50 Captain Dietmar Photos
11:50 Captain Dietmar Chiapas Marina has received the 2023 burgees
any of you there please ask rolf for yours and take a picture hoisting it
12:02 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
12:02 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle First two fish of the Caribbean! Can't complain about that!
12:03 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
12:03 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Caught with this
12:12 Captain Dietmar another entry into biggest fish caught award
12:59 Maison De Sante Nominating Muranda @fickle - Ben for the Good Samaritan of the year award for flying us down our USCG doc and a new membrane for our water maker.
13:16 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Going for two years in a row!
13:26 Courage ⛵️ John i don’t recall, but did we elect at some point where we wanted to recieve a burgee? we are on the migration southward, so i am thinking san diego mtg would be a great spot/time to get one!
14:00 Captain Dietmar yup well have them there in October
15:27 Remedy-Karl Don Spink at Blue water in Ft Lauderdale St USA up with Ion Insurance this year. We previously used Novamar and think this policy is better.
15:27 Remedy-Karl +18008668906
15:32 Voyager - Ed & Liz I'll be heading South from Paradise Village. Will be stopping in Barra. Where would I get the burgee?
16:13 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Sailing Bohemia to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:28 Captain Dietmar in barra
16:33 ZORBA- Tomer Will be in Chiapas at April 2024
16:36 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda Are the burgee being mailed out or do we have to pick one up
16:37 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
16:38 SUNDOWNER Lynn We use West Coast Global. Speak to Terrie Hankforth. She is great. We have west coast coverage from San Diego to Panamá.
16:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Are the there any available for pick up in San Diego now?
16:59 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We also use Blue water insurance also
17:00 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Photos
17:00 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene SV Knot Right & MV Pause enjoyed Happy Hour @ Pier 32 in San Diego today! Life is Good ⚓️😎🍷⚓️

2023.09.21 Thursday
08:15 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.08766,-81.548294
08:25 DoTheThing-M&F Hi all
We are in Puerto Vallarta for few weeks more and heading north in the Sea of Cortez early November. Do you have any recommendations for someone who could re-do our Bimini/dodger metal structure such as the sewing of a new Sunbrella? We have the tissue. Thank you for return
08:46 Salacia / Peter In La Paz, get Sergio to do the stainless, and Hector to do the canvas. You’ll need a slip when they’re working, especially for the stainless.
08:48 Salacia / Peter Not cheap, but Sergio uses 316 he imports and polishes himself (or at least, by his team). He was the guy in charge of the polishing crew for the bean in Chicago, and his welds are generally ground down and polished until they completely disappear.
08:49 Salacia / Peter Hector is a bit of a prima donna, but his work is excellent.
08:49 Salacia / Peter Sergio Galindo
+526121619087

08:50 Salacia / Peter Hector Cambas
+526121008790

08:52 Salacia / Peter Also, Sergio is excellent at discussing design considerations and coming up with clean and elegant solutions.
09:05 DoTheThing-M&F Thank you I’ll contact him asap
09:17 Maison De Sante We also used sergio for making us new stainless davits and adding extra supports for our dodger to hold solar and used Hector to modify our canvas and we’re very pleased with their work. Supposedly Sergio worked on the iconic Bean structure in Chicago.
16:23 Fickle Muranda Fickle Muranda joined the group.

2023.09.22 Friday
12:50 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda
4th of July Cove, Avalon, CA 90704, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.4445751449115,-118.4980241954327
12:55 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff 4th of July!! Love it there.
12:56 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.264853316813625,-79.93908116898217
13:59 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.265467610500433,-79.93894211947918
15:24 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff really like Catalina but looking forward to heading south

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07:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We'll probably head to Zihuat for Christmas after the Barra kickoff, and target Acapulco for New Years, for those going. Not sure if we should anchor or find a marina while in Acapulco?
07:24 Maison De Sante Vicente has moorings in Acapulco which we used while there and he knows the posse. He arranged for us to be able to get fuel at the yacht club there as the fuel dock in Acapulco is a med tie which was too risky for us due to other boats and our lack of maneuverability. We did notice the Acapulco yacht club can get some large surge so something to consider. The moorings are a short dinghy ride to a dog-friendly beach and puts you walking distance from an oxxo, a great rotisserie chicken place and a night time farmers market.
07:35 Maison De Sante Photos
07:37 Maison De Sante Playa manzanilla in Acapulco…
07:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Who is the underwriter with this policy? Local Mexico only?
07:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Same question ref other insurance. Underwriter? Global Yacht Cover? Need to be careful not to contact too many agents representing the same underwriter for risk of mudding waters. Thanks.
07:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We can vouch for Hector for canvas work as well.
08:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Fantastic! Will contact Vincente. I assume his contact is still ‭+52 744 439 8184‬? Where is the nearest landmark to the mooring field?
08:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn PS - lat/long is great, too! :)
08:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Never mind: found it.
https://boating.page.link/N8NXqZP4kAKU2rwE9
10:21 Maison De Sante If anyone is looking for extra crew there is a gentleman based out of Los Angeles with sailing experience looking for offshore sailing passages between California and Panama for 1-2 weeks. I’m happy to forward his sailing resume to you and then you can set up a zoom/call with him and see if it’s a good fit. 😃
11:11 SUNDOWNER Lynn Our insurance underwriter is Concept Special Risks.
11:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks!
12:36 OZ  Steve & Susan
Portobelo District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.589068031447244,-79.65389677800022
13:16 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Portobelo District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.590107133846917,-79.65577990967573
13:16 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
14603 Heritage Way, Poway, CA 92064, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.97924658635532,-117.0643461446499
13:17 Captain Dietmar
Puerto Estepona (Estepona Port Pantalan 1 (Pier 1, 29680 Estepona, Málaga, Spain : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.415162,-5.156394
13:56 🦜Maison de Sante Concept Special Risk is dropping a bunch of boats this year at renewal so check with your broker to make sure you’re not one of ‘em.
14:00 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.088773,-81.546695
14:02 🦜Maison de Sante @JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle if you would, let me know how you like that island. I was thinking of stopping there on our way to Bocas.
14:03 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle It's really nice! Not super flat or calm, a bit choppy. But the scenery is awesome
14:03 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
14:03 Videos
14:03 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
14:14 🦜Maison de Sante Excellent, thanks!
14:18 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim For those going to Acapulco. We anchored in puerto Marques just a few miles from the marinas…we stayed there on the night before we headed south. It was great! Wished we had gone out there a bit sooner. We tucked in just as you enter the bay on the left. Not a lot of room but good for 3, maybe 4 boats to be protected. We really enjoyed Acapulco, we walked around the old market and walked from Marina Acapulco all over durning the day. We also couldn’t use the pool and I really tried.
16:18 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
518 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=46.23536629250126,-119.0925881266594

2023.09.24 Sunday
07:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for the tip! Seems this is even more a zoo than Acapulco during holiday weekends...
08:54 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
09:08 Maison De Sante Sushi 🍣 and fish tacos 🌮 for days on Jubel 🎉 (Hooray)
09:23 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle It'll be BBQ Mackerel tonight!
09:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What a beauty! Lure used??
09:35 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
09:44 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Garrote, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.610792102354704,-79.58760379677955
10:26 🦜Maison de Sante @QUESO GRANDE Lance Make sure to lock up your stuff and stay safe!!
10:29 🦜Maison de Sante This includes the marina, if you pull in there
11:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wow, same one as for the tuna and others!
11:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69064475310754,-105.2933899699044
11:33 QUESO GRANDE Lance Thx! Does Linton Bay have a reputation?
11:34 OZ  Steve & Susan
Garrote, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.610251575998165,-79.58750545820538
11:55 🦜Maison de Sante Yes. It’s noted on Good Nautical but not the specific incidents. Typical theft reports but also an armed assault in 2022 which looked like a mistaken identity situation. Keep in mind, there was an assault in Portobello just this last March and what sounds like a pretty serious assault in Bahia Nombre de Dios in 2019 BUT those assailants were caught and just sentenced to 20yrs in jail this last June.
11:55 🦜Maison de Sante The assailants in Nombre de Dios were caught. I don’t know if they caught the guys in Portobello.
11:57 QUESO GRANDE Lance Thanks! We’ll be careful. Buddy boating with OZ and so far the only scary thing has been lots of lightning ⛈️
12:02 🦜Maison de Sante Sounds good. I would just look at it as a “be more vigilant than normal” situation given the frequency of reports. It’s mostly theft from what I can see in that bay. I don’t know what tourism is like there but as a general note, people tend to be more desperate towards the end of an off season, if they rely a lot of tourism. I experienced this first-hand sailing in windward islands in the Caribbean.
13:32 Richard sv Mercury Q
13:52 Mocean Sic Jim Lynda
225 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.75035096673109,-118.1129679456353
14:35 Courage ⛵️ John This is our current plan as well. Zihuat for Christmas and Acapulco for New Years. We will firm up plans in Barra at the kickoff.
16:08 Philip Cook Philip Cook joined the group.
18:48 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yeah it's doing really well!
18:50 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Punta Laurel, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.252664,-82.043143
20:58 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John C-YA will see ya in Zwat
21:22 BISOU Robin And Tad We may be in Zwat for Christmas as well! It could be quite a Posse gathering!

2023.09.25 Monday
12:42 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.590595678662268,-78.8731177523732

2023.09.26 Tuesday
12:07 SV Whirlwind
Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.58390777541818,-79.02103990316392
12:55 SV Whirlwind To: Any boats out cruising along the route this month. Have you done any land tours recently that you would recommend? Would you like to share your experience with the Posse in our upcoming newsletter? I would love a few Pictures, location and a little description. Message me, Maurisa, directly at editor@panamaposse.com. Please and thank you 😊
15:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Requesting information and or assistance.
I’m trying to find how to get a Mexico insurance and or international insurance to cover me outside of the United States. From San Francisco through to the Caribbean. Due to the fact that I have a 1985 46’ motor trawler, I’m having a very difficult time finding somebody to insure me. Any suggestions on who I might talk to would be vastly appreciated.
15:42 🦜Maison de Sante This is an ongoing issue that gets worse every year. Concept Special Risks seems to be one of the few underwriters that will consider an older vessel. Any broker can interface with them. Their new policies have a reinsurer, Texas Insurance. Premiums run almost 4% of the hull value. Seems like anyone with full blue water coverage on an older vessel has been based on luck lately ;( sorry, I can’t be of more help.
15:47 Remedy-Natalie Has anyone flown into Mexico with a Starlink? Any issues?
16:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited GALATEA - Sarah&Mark to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:45 Captain Dietmar
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, CA 94128, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.619083,-122.382144
17:02 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Any and all help is appreciated greatly. Thank you. It gives me a place to start after exhausting what I’ve gotten here.
17:15 GALATEA - Sarah&Mark GALATEA - Sarah&Mark joined the group.
21:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
21:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Does this count as a fish if we land him? He’s right next to us!
22:20 Captain Dietmar uninvited visitor entry !

2023.09.27 Wednesday
05:23 Richard sv Mercury Hi, does anyone know if a 15hp 2stroke Yamaha can be purchased in Panama? I tried emailing kaizen motors and got no response thanks
05:55 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yes! A seven foot variety!
07:11 Salacia / Peter Not sure, but I think I saw one in the chandlery at Shelter Bay.
07:15 Salacia / Peter Photos
07:15 Salacia / Peter Definitely saw this one in Golfito
08:00 Maison De Sante Photos
08:00 Maison De Sante I’m nominating Queso Grande II for award for having Most Uninvited visitor! Unfortunately, while anchored outside of isla Tobago panama (touristy), a Jet ski crashed into their boat becoming wedged between their trampoline and the jet ski. The tour operator came via jet ski to assist with rescue and polish out the hull as best as possible and nobody was seriously hurt. No doubt the jet ski thought they could ski between the hulls of their cat 🫣😡🤯 (sorry for non gestalt last comment). I think many of us have had unfortunate experiences with jet skis circling around our boats, getting too close and just beating stupid.

We generally keep a saltwater wash down hose outside and have yelled “stay back” while spraying with salt water when we hear them get close. Anyone else want to chime in with creative (and peaceful) ways/ideas to deter these I’ll-equipped tourists on dangerous vessels?
09:11 Captain Dietmar when it comes to jetskies gestalt is suspended indefinitely
Arghh
10:30 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.5961012560879775,-80.44222092263442
10:30 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
10:31 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Pathfinder on our way out of Bahía de Caraquez sailing south along the coast of Ecuador 🇪🇨 we just loved it so much we are going back for more!
11:03 OZ  Steve & Susan
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.574985895193645,-78.85271263266533
11:22 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Oh Lance and Sherri! I’m so sorry about the jet ski incident 🙈
11:56 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle I use an airhorn and scare them with it, and then yell at them in Spanish to stay away fromt he boats.
11:56 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle So sorry to hear Lance and Sherri!
12:09 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Not the first boat we've known this to happen to. Our friends were hit while in Cabo with a jetski
12:17 Captain Dietmar *THE 23-24 BURGEE'S ARE READY TO SHIP VIA UPS GROUND W TRACKING*
TO GET YOUR BURGEE PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND FOLLOW THE STEPS
https://panamaposse.com/burgee
13:22 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Raaja Skip Wren Evan to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:22 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Raaja Skip Wren Evan joined the group.
13:31 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Hello! Just joined the group. I'm Skip and my crew are Wren and Evan. They will be joining the boat in mid October. We plan on entering Mexico around the 14th of November.

Our boat is a J46 and I have just completed a two year complete refit. She is ready to go offshore!

I personally have over 50k miles at sea on everything from a 35ft Contessa, to racing sleds, to 100 ft cruiseing sailboats, to 700 ton expedition vessels. I have sailed from Peru to British Columbia and everywhere in-between.

Wren and Evan will be getting their first offshore experience.

Happy to be part of this wonderful group!
13:42 Maison De Sante Welcome!
13:42 ZORBA- Tomer Can it be sent to Marina Costabaja in La Paz Mexico?- the form does not support that...
14:02 Captain Dietmar we have had challenges mailing items into Mexico from the US
which carrier would you want to use?
14:06 ZORBA- Tomer I have found a solution:
Will use deko marine for that...I will put their address in San Diego, and have them sent it to Mexico
14:45 Captain Dietmar perfecto
16:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Can we pick ours up at the Annapolis boat show?
17:12 🦜Maison de Sante Yes
19:36 Salacia / Peter Can you guys pick up ours too?
21:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yes. I like water balloons chilled in a bucket of ice water. 😎
21:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We also had an encounter with one in Cabo. Crazy!
21:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’d love some sent to Paradise Village Marina! There’s at least 6 PP members here.
21:20 ZORBA- Tomer
The only problem is that dekomarine will sent it to me only at the begining of December to La Paz.

I suggest you talk to Carlos directly and have all your flags sent to DekoMarine in San Diego...
21:21 ZORBA- Tomer +1 (619) 571-0700
Carlos- deko marine

2023.09.28 Thursday
07:00 Captain Dietmar absolutely 💯
07:03 Captain Dietmar I'll be speaking at the new Puerto Vallarta yacht club on Dec 11 after the events in Barra
and can bring with .
there are also burgees in Barra available now
07:18 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yes
07:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Perfect! We’ll do that on the way down.
07:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Speaking of which, we’re getting anxious to make a move South. Feels like the endless summer here in the marina, confined to AC and endless projects! We’d rather be sailing and do endless projects. 🤪
07:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Seems like we weren’t the only ones spotting “Pedro” (marina given name). I thought they only went out T night. I would be traumatic if our Lapa dog were suddenly pulled under while swimming after her frisbee! https://youtu.be/sfSQpP_lsys?si=kwNo-aAHCswVzNow
08:02 Maison De Sante The locals (at least in Costa Rica) tell me that during the summer months crocs are more likely to migrate from their usual hang outs due to (1) they mate during warmer air/water temps and looking for a mate or get pushed away by other alphas (2) increased rain/storm activity washes them out from usual hang out spots.

Definitely a fear for all of us pet owners!
08:26 Raaja Skip Wren Evan A funny story... Back in the 80s, I ran a women's gym in Marina Vallarta and we would contract with local resorts to provide yoga, pilates, dance and spinning classes on site. One of our contracts was with the Bayview Grand Condos which have an outdoor Gazebo on the corner of their property just off the beach. Just 100 feet away are some natural ponds that the crocs liked to chill in. It was funny to watch the yoga classes sitting in lotus position, breathing calmly, with one eye closed and the other eye on the crocs!
08:33 Cerca Trova-Bruce Videos
08:34 Cerca Trova-Bruce Getting the crap beat out of us by Ophelia in New Bern, NC. We suffered some damage that needs to be repaired before we can leave for the Caribbean.
09:58 Captain Dietmar *FULL SCHEDULE OF WHERE TO GET YOUR 23-24 BURGEES*

1) as of 2023.09.30 via UPS anywhere in the USA
1.a) Submit your burgee ship-to address https://panamaposse.com/burgee
1.b) Submit the $ 10.50 S/H tracking fee via https://paypal.me/oceanposse
1.c) email registration@panamaposse.com for international shipping costs via DHL - does not include customs and clearing fees

2) as of 2023.09.30 +forward at Marina Chiapas Mexico - check with Rolf

3) 2) as of 2023.09.30 +forward at Marina Puerto de la Navidad Mexico - check with Secundino

4) 2023.10.1-5 @ the IBEX SHow in Tampa FL

5) 2023.10.12-15 @ the Annapolis Boat Show Booth VB10 in Maryland

6) 2023.10.17 @ SDYC ( @ members only event ) @ San Diego, CA

7) 2023.10.19 @ Downwind Marine Panama Posse / South Pacific Posse presentation San Diego, CA

8) 2023.10.21 @ Downwind Marine Cruisers Party, San Diego, CA

9) 2023.10.25-26 @ FLIBS Ft. Lauderdale

10) 2023.10.28 @ San Diego Kick Off Event in Safe Harbor South Bay

11) 2023.11.04 +forward @ Buenaventura Marina Panama

12) 2023.11.07 +forward @ Shelter Bay Marina Panama

13) 2024.01.20 @ Club de Pesca Cartagena Colombia

10:11 OZ  Steve & Susan Any recommendations for clearing into Columbia from San Blas? We’re heading to Cartagena to haul out. I read the PP page, but seems that the recommended agent is no where near the Panama / Columbia border. TIA 🙏
12:46 Blown Away Eileen Get an agent then take your time going up to Cartagena from Obaldia. We took 3 weeks. Not an issue. If the armada calls just give them the name of your agent. I used Jose from white light +57 (301) 244-5623
13:40 SV Whirlwind In the Marina office
14:00 Voyager - Ed & Liz Trying to reach Deko Marine. The 619.517-0700 number fails 🙁
14:01 Raaja Skip Wren Evan It's 571, not 517
14:02 ZORBA- Tomer +16195710700
15:25 OZ  Steve & Susan Thank you!
16:23 🦜Maison de Sante Which yard are you considering? We may haul out there too. I need to soda blast the bottom and redo the barrier coat.
17:05 OZ  Steve & Susan Portobello, I’ll keep you posted 👍

2023.09.29 Friday
12:19 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Ramble on Rose would like to pick up our burgee at Buenaventura in Panama unless there is a possibility of getting it at Vista Mar. We will be there starting Nov 1
14:11 DawnPatrol LaneyMark West marine pro report: We ordered 7 cans of bottom paint for a up coming haul out. We were thrilled to save $25 per can off from our usual supplier Fisheries supply and almost $300 per can off from what you can buy here in Banderas bay. What arrived to Deko Marine, our customs agent were 4 intact cans but 3 broken cans. After 2 weeks, 6-7 phone calls and paying to deliver the broken cans back to west marine I finally received a refund. The last person I talked to made it happen in just a few minutes!! Shout out to Dan on SV Long Winded, another Panama Posse boat who gave me the name of a person who gets things done!! Would I use West Marine Pro again? Yes. Would I ship bottom paint again, probably not! ( still waiting to receive them from Deko, hoping he packages them better!)
15:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Good luck Laney 🤞
15:20 Maison De Sante Deko Marine (Carlos) did an excellent job shipping down a very large solar panel for us without damage 😮‍💨 from USA to PV. Fingers crossed 🤞 for your bottom paint
15:33 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T @Captain Dietmar Are you shipping burgees to Canada, too?
15:45 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks again. Jose has been very responsive. 🍻
16:13 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
16:14 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Mark fixing something, again on SV Dawn Patrol!
16:24 ZORBA- Tomer We have all been there🤣
17:18 Maison De Sante Great submission for the Boat Yoga award
17:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.9411532804378695,-80.71793231189318
18:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Anchored in Manta, Ecuador for two nights. Very calm even with strong wind. Great provisioning and hardware store, plus delicious beach restaurants and bars. Water taxi to take us to the public dock. We got the sign so we celebrated Oktoberfest today before sailing down the coast tomorrow morning.
18:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
18:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
21:06 Captain Dietmar yes as long as you are willing to pay for tracked shipping and customs

2023.09.30 Saturday
14:25 Susan Crowe Susan Crowe joined the group.
15:51 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone have any tips or feedback for self-checking out of Panama at Puerto Obaldia? PP website says, Immigration; Customs; Port Captain, but not clear regarding exit fees. Thanks 🙏
17:27 Captain Dietmar this is an election year in Panama expect surprise fees from portcaptains and immigration officials
please inform us of your finding
18:09 Blown Away Eileen In June we paid $30. A few weeks later friends paid $12 with same size boat. Oh

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2023.10.01 Sunday
03:13 Aegis, Mary/Ian Puerto Obaldia. At the head of the inner most pier is the police. You must go there first. Then customs and immigration, then port captain and then back to the police to sign out. If leaving Panama you need to be very clear with the police that you are departing Panama otherwise they will insist on an onboard inspection. It was an easy process. All the officials were nice.
05:32 Blown Away Eileen We did not go to the police at all. We went to the customs guy and then por captain. We never had an issue.
06:12 OZ  Steve & Susan Thank you 🙏
08:15 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone know anything about getting rigging re-done in Cartagena?
09:19 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
09:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Sunday morning leak mission, including the displacement of cargo to get down in there.
09:26 Island Bound Melissa Island Bound Melissa joined the group.
11:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Unexpectedly, we could sail close hauled after Cabo San Lorenzo on our way from Manta to Los Ciriales. Smack onto our destination point, no degree to spare. With wind up to 19knots and one reef on the main. Sailing south along the coast of Ecuador has beautiful surprises. We saw lots of whales still this late in the season. We were welcomed back by the local fishermen in Los Ciriales and fully enjoyed a lovely sunset after 47 nautical miles.
11:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:12 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can I please get some recommendations for next summer moorage on the Atlantic side of the canal, south of the hurricane belt? Nice clean safe marina in a town/city with an international airport and good amenities.
12:22 Aegis, Mary/Ian I am probably in the minority in saying that Panama was not our ideal place. Colombia on the other hand was awesome. Club de Pesca in Cartagena was great. Superb staff. Some floating docks. Close to everything. And very affordable. Santa Marta was also really nice but pricey. Again 1st class staff, close to everything and very nice facilities. The weather is really nice in Colombia. We experienced a lot less rain and a lot less lightning.
12:23 Aegis, Mary/Ian There are about 6 chandleries in close proximity to Club de Pesca.
12:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark How hot is it in the summer? Here in Mexico if has been pretty miserable to do anything outside. We have heard it’s better in Panama and Columbia?
13:08 Aegis, Mary/Ian I don’t think its better down here. Its very hot and humid. I would say it was similar to PV.
13:25 Captain Dietmar can you define proximity to the intl airport portion in 🇵🇦 ?
we absolutely love marina buenaventura but it's far from the airport ... very save inside a high end country club .. but not in a city ( bus ride or 100 usd to the airport ) and no surge on tbe pac side though
13:46 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena That’s where I would stay as well….. loved the short time we spent there.
16:09 Blown Away Eileen Cartagen is 20 min from international airport
16:27 QUESO GRANDE Lance We have quite enjoyed rainy season in Costa Rica and Panama. Everything is green, the animals are happy and when it rains everything cools off nicely. Personally I don’t understand “seasonal sailing”. We are currently in the San Blas and it’s perfect!!!!!
17:28 ZORBA- Tomer Hola!

What would you say are recommended as safe marinas in south Costa Rica pacific side for hurricane season 2024?
17:38 ZORBA- Tomer And also....at the northern part of the sea of cortez we found the heat to be too much for us from July to October....

what are the "hard" months of Costa Rica⛵️?
18:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Can I ask what the temperatures are there?
18:14 Maison De Sante Costa Rica is out of the hurricane zone. Just lightning and thunder. We summered at marina papagayo and it gets way less rain and lightning/thunder compared to south CR like Golfito. Papagayo marina is so nice and clean and have a good posse discount.
18:14 Maison De Sante Photos
18:16 Maison De Sante Photos
18:41 Susan Crowe Great shots! Are you also sailing in a Lagoon?
18:43 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you! Yes, we have a Lagoon 39.
19:52 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Hardest time in Costa Rica will be august-october when the lightning is wild. We had a ton of close calls. There is also papagayo season in northern cr, and then if red tide kicks in it's hard also. There isn't really a season like there is in the sea of Cortez.
20:29 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
20:30 ZORBA- Tomer Not very comforting🤣
Thanks for sharing....it seems like we should quickly cross East to the Caribbean side⛵️
But that wont happen until 2025 probably

2023.10.02 Monday
05:55 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/lightning-density
thanks to @Rob on Avant
08:54 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Truthfully it was worth going through even with the lightning. Costa Rica is beautiful. It's much more about land exploration than boating/water activities, in my opinion. Especially once you get past Bahia Potrero.
09:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.481199637056776,-80.77638745315446
09:31 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Los Ciriales, Ecuador ⚓️S 01 28.832 W 080 46.693 - 5 meters low tide.
This community is doing some incredible things to preserve their ocean environment. One of the local fishermen shared these videos with us to share with all of you. We had a great stroll on the beach yesterday watching the careened fishing boats being repaired and repainted on the shore. Delicious authentic Ecuatoriano food. Really friendly and helpful people excited to meet us and hear our boat story. They even brought us fresh, gigantic shrimp last night. We really love this place and even more so now seeing how they are making a true effort to care for the ocean.
09:31 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Videos
09:31 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Videos
09:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
09:33 S/VFIN (Susan) Beautiful shots! Thanks Is that a Lagoon you are sailing?
09:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
09:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Gracias! Yes, we have a Lagoon 39
09:39 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks🙏
09:39 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks🙏
12:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Sarama-Mike & Kelly to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:01 Captain Dietmar
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.940224,-82.455078
16:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kathleen-Rob+Karen to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:58 Kathleen-Rob+Karen Kathleen-Rob+Karen joined the group.
17:01 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Welcome SV Kathleen! You’ve gone many miles since you left Vista Mar Marina. Walt & I need to catch up with you ⛵️😎⛵️🇵🇦
17:59 Bob Ritner Does anyone have an agent that they can recommend in Mexico to get a TIP extended or canceled? After 2 unsuccessful trips to Ensenada to try to get this done before the existing one expires at the end of the month I am still hitting roadblocks. The issue is that The TIP, which I applied for on line almost 10 years ago does not list my middle name, or Jr as on my passport because the website back then had severe input limitations. Alondra, with Baja connections, who has been recommended before, is hitting the same roadblocks. I will be eventually be returning to California via Mexico and will have major issues if the TIP expires!

18:03 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Have you tried canceling and then get a new one with the full name
18:09 ZORBA- Tomer +52 646 121 8494
Michel agilera (BC)(Ensenada)
She is very expensive, but very efficient....
18:24 Maison De Sante Try what Walt says and just cancel.. then get a new one with your corrected name.

The previous owner of our boat didn’t cancel an old TIP so we drove/walked across the border to cancel the old and then after get a new one in our name.

An agent quoted us $600USD for a TIP issue fyi
18:29 Bob Ritner Thanks Walt, yes, tried canceling and tried extending but both a no go with the name issue.
18:30 Bob Ritner Thanks, I will try this agent and see what they say.
18:31 Pause Larry & Beth If San Diego is an option, Wenthur Law Group specializes in TIPs, reasonable pricing and very good
18:34 Bob Ritner Thanks, will contact them as well and see what they say!
18:35 ZORBA- Tomer +1
Talk to Cris
18:38 🦜Maison de Sante When I first got my TIP, I drove over to Otay and the person who processed it made a huge mistake and I after having gone back to the US I had to return same-day so he wouldn’t get in trouble, which I did. I still have his what’s app and he’s done favors for me with my truck TIP. I can reach out and see if he still works for the Banjercito. If I can get him to help, can you make a trip down to Otay?
18:38 Bob Ritner Yes, absolutely!
18:39 🦜Maison de Sante Ok, I’ll reach out
18:42 Bob Ritner Thank you!
18:43 Kathleen-Rob+Karen I hope it helps. I was checking out from Mexico with a commercial
20:58 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We used Michelle last year and she was great.
21:22 S/VFIN (Susan) We (FIN) in San Diego bought a boat with an old TIP ( no info from seller) which we had to cancel and get a new one. We used a guy in Ensenada and he cancelled the old one and got us a new TIP. Mario Herrera at Niza Marine: +52 646 174 2422; 1 619 780 9622; 52 646 119 1591. Took a few weeks. Mario@Nizamarine.com
21:24 S/VFIN (Susan) Where to buy courtesy flags for Central America? WE ARE Still in USA
21:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy We got ours from Seabreeze book store in San Diego. Also king of flags has them too
21:36 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok perfect thanks
21:42 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Mexico Marine in La Cruz has them plus Amazon or yacht flags.
https://yachtflags.com/
21:43 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks
21:44 🦜Maison de Sante Amazon
21:45 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena ☝️☝️☝️👍
21:55 Captain Dietmar As we are getting close to casting off in a few weeks, your thoughts may drift toward the journey ahead; a journey not for the timid, a test for even the most seasoned among us.
Our focus has and always will be on your benefits in taking part in the Panama Posse and share a few words before we cast off.
Leading the Panama Posse is not just a title or a task; it's a deep-seated responsibility I feel toward each one of you. We're not just weekend warriors looking for a leisurely sail; we are adventurers who dare to put our own yachts, our own investments, on the line in the quest for something greater.
This community of yacht owners who understand that this rally is more than just another post; it's a collection of experiences that will challenge us to our core.
We have solicited and received help from the Ocean Posse council and wish to say thanks to 3 team members who help kept the organization from running aground.

Let me introduce
Isabela, who's has agreed to help us expand the relationships with marinas, with her background in the marine industry, she knows cruisers all too well and know the realities on the ground.
Maurisa, THE editor of the fleet updates who sails amongst us and feels the trials and tribulations of balancing live, family, adventure and storytelling from her unique perspective.|
Nicole, a Panama Posse veteran. Her joy and genuine caring helps with the onboarding of new participants - so that the spirit stays true, fresh, on course and pet friendly.

As the Posse continues to evolve, we seek to improve from within – if you got an idea, or way to make us better let us know or better yet – make it so.

All of us are setting sail for waters that promise beauty but don't shy away from teaching us lessons. Engine and equipment issues, navigational challenges, difficult officials and yes, even the odd squall and lighting, are part and parcel of what we're signing up for. And that's the point, isn’t it? We willingly invest our time, resources, and our yachts because the payoff goes beyond marina discounts or the up-to-date information and time savings. It’s about living our aquatic life on our terms and testing our tenacity against what the sea decides to throw at us.

The real essence of the Posse is the collective grit and resilience we bring. In essence, it's the unspoken pact between us, yacht owners and skippers, that makes the Panama Posse what it is; —a proving ground for skills and a forge for genuine friendships. It's the assurance that when we set our course and brave the elements, we don't just risk our vessels; we also put faith in each other.
So, here’s to the challenges and unpredictability that make this rally more than a trip but a life experience. Here's to you, the rare and brave souls who don't just dream but dare to chart a course toward the unknown.

Let's hoist these burgees and take on this adventure, knowing whatever comes our way, we've got a fleet of like-minded explorers ready to tackle it together.

Onward !

Captain Dietmar

22:00 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Well said 👍
22:00 ZORBA- Tomer +1
22:01 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Thank you for all you and you team do! Fair winds everybody!
23:19 Courage ⛵️ John Captain, so much of what you wrote is what we feel, what we want to experience, what we are learning, and what we hope. Thank you for putting words to our thoughts. Kristine and I have already been tested and humbled, for example by an engine that can express sickness but doesn’t have words to tell us what’s wrong, and it’s only been a month since we cast off! Thank you for all of what the posse is and does. We feel blessed to share the journey.
23:50 BISOU Robin And Tad Wonderful words!

2023.10.03 Tuesday
06:41 FREEDOM - Sheri The challenges provide growth and the instant camaraderie with the group is humbling. I saw us embark on a “once in a lifetime delivery and adventure”. Now I can’t wait to have the time and ability to do more. The amount of unknown challenges/repairs along the way made us stronger in our ability to adapt. We could not have done it without the Posse!
10:54 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis As I sit here in the boat yard, trying to get ready for this adventure, with new problems popping up before the old problems even get fixed, watching my lifesavings/retirement fund drain by the bucket, even worse, watching time slip away from me like a whisper, and feeling very depressed, your words gave me a new life and a bright outlook for why I’m doing this. Push on I say. Because come hell or Highwater, this is what the universe is telling me I must do and to do it with open arms, and a loving heart.

Thank you Captain for reminding me of that. It was desperately needed.
11:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Back in Barra waiting for everyone! Where’s the party ? We did find the nfl game in English so all good, see everyone soon.
11:17 Captain Dietmar did you get your burgee from secundino yet
We need a first hoist pic !
11:22 Maison De Sante FYI- expected protests in Panama City, Panama this week! Avoid Panama City if possible.

https://pa.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-panama-city-panama-3/
15:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
15:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
15:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Now flying in Barra de Navidad aboard the MV DeltaSwizzler
15:29 ,☠️Delta Swizzler According to Dino in the marina is full, he might have a lot of reservations, but right now there are over 50 empty slips.
16:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
16:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
17:15 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hang in there! It’s definitely a process.

2023.10.04 Wednesday
05:44 Captain Dietmar Dino will be at the kick off event in San Diego so he can help everyone get a slip ....
07:23 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim We are having a difficult time finding liability only insurance south of Mexico. I know this is a common question in the chat, is there a resource section or contact list of insurance contacts?
09:14 Maison De Sante Photos
09:15 Maison De Sante After complete a border run this morning I can now confirm that Costa Rica now allows visitors for 180 days vs previous 90
09:30 Captain Dietmar yeah
09:30 Captain Dietmar we found liability insurance in CR and Panama
they are listed under
https://panamaposse.com/insurance
10:26 🦜Maison de Sante They just offered me liability today and will probably take it.

After getting my new terms from Concept with their re-insurer Texas Insurance, I’m not allowed to go to Colombia, deductible higher, and premium now 65% increase as compared to what I paid in 2019. 15% increase over last year. I think I’m finally dropping full coverage and just going with liability.
10:26 🦜Maison de Sante Our boat will also have its 50th birthday next May ;)
11:24 BRIGADOON 3 Just wondering if it is possible to have the new burgee sent to Coral Marina?
11:40 Salacia / Peter Just got off the phone with ETrade bank. Fraud alert: a company is fraudulently charging many different cards through Square. For me the charges showed up as “PAG*” something. Check your credit cards, and watch out for fraud alerts from your CC company.
11:40 Salacia / Peter Also be prepared for your card to be canceled and replaced.
12:30 Captain Dietmar yes via DHL subject to clearing fees and customs
or you can pick it up from San Diego starting in 2 1/2 weeks for free
13:23 QUESO GRANDE Lance Cayos Holandeses
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.584089,-78.684206
13:29 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Thank you!! (happy face)
14:08 BRIGADOON 3 Thank you Dietmar. We will be one month at Coral Marina starting October 15 and are going to try and make it to the Sam Diego event.
14:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Who is "they"?
14:52 🦜Maison de Sante The folks that dietmar referred on the website out of Panama. Priscilla McLeod Sosa pmaseguros.com
19:07 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Captain Dietmar Muchas gracias amigo! Our thoughts are indeed shifting towards our journey ahead and your words are apropos. It is all about the adventure for us and the next season will, no doubt, be challenging, inspiring and fun. We hope our paths cross with like-minded adventurers and Posse members. Thanks for everything my friend! Lucky & Lisa
19:28 Captain Dietmar yeah
19:31 Captain Dietmar How full is Marina Coral btw ?
23:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ah. I’ve received a quote for liability only as well. She’s competitive for full coverage as well (though requires a survey in Panama).

2023.10.05 Thursday
11:45 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Av. Malecón 798, Salinas, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.203242442568548,-80.96223316130994
11:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Salinas, Ecuador⚓️S 02 12.201 W 080 58.232 (3.5 meters low tide)
We had a very good 53 nautical miles passage from Los Ciriales to Salinas, our zarpe final destination ($5.16 to check in and very simple this time now that we know the system). We had another great whale experience coming down. Salinas’ nickname is Little Miami and it’s very active and fun with a beautiful beach. Lots of jet ski action though so we have set up some protection lines and will use some of your suggestions if necessary. Great beach day, we arrived by paddle boards and rented an umbrella and two chairs for $5 all day. Fresh crab, liter size cocktails and lovely sunsets. We like Salinas a lot, great protection from waves so feels like a lake and easy shore landing. Lots of space to anchor in sand and right in front of the Capitanía pier. Cheers!
11:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Videos
11:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
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12:19 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Do you guys have a blog?
12:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole No, we’re too “distracted” to keep a blog. But post on Facebook and Instagram.
13:23 Rob on Avant Probably just as well. It would read like a death march diary. ;)
14:21 Michael (Fin) Michael (Fin) joined the group.
14:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sounds like you guys need to start a YouTube channel! (moon wink)
14:59 C-YA. Glenn You tube is a full time job. Yuk
15:05 Raaja Skip Wren Evan @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole just curious, did you decide not to go into Puerto Lucia for some reason?

It's been awhile since I've been there. But I think I remember a restaurant called Amazon on the malecón in Salinas that I liked. Nice atmosphere (if it is still there).
15:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Hopefully this info helps gives you an idea of cruising in Ecuador. We are so happy we spent hurricane season here (no lightening) navigating and lots of land travel in South America. We are thinking about sailing back to Panama in December and returning to Ecuador in late April again.
15:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We checked out Puerto Lucia in person and found for the catamarans no electricity connection, had to use long lines to concrete wall with no cleats on the docks. It seemed a bit worn. The Yacht Club is very expensive here in Salinas. I’ll look for the form to share the pricing.
16:27 Mocean Sickness Jim Mocean Sickness Jim invited MOcean Sickness Lyn to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
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16:31 Captain Dietmar
1102 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.51196,-82.577304
16:53 SUNDOWNER Jeff We will be headed south from San Diego in November. We would like to travel light, so we are weighing full fuel up in San Diego vs. top off in Ensenada. Any recommendations?
17:00 Remedy-Karl Nothing specific from me, but personal preference that we always try to have more fuel than less. I would personally go light with other things before fuel.
17:09 Raaja Skip Wren Evan unsent a message.
17:12 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Whether you top up in SD or not. You should definitely top up or re-top up in Ensenada. Leave Ensenada with full tanks. That just gives you more options further down into México. Just my $0.02!
17:12 Mocean Sickness Jim @BRIGADOON 3 @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole @SUNDOWNER Jeff @SUNDOWNER Jeff we plan on topping of in Ensenada
17:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy This has all been great info. We’re still trying what to do with ourselves after we get to Panama party in may. Thanks:)
17:13 S/VFIN (Susan) We left last year from San Diego and filled up in San Diego because it wasnt easily available at Naval or Cruisport. There were delivery fees for truck deliveries in Cruisport
17:14 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Marina Coral has a fuel dock.
17:17 Mocean Sickness Jim We’re staying at Marina Coral 3 days - fuel and installing starlink
17:42 KOSMOS Eric & C & K At Marina Coral I recall that if you stay at least 1 night you get a small break on the fuel cost. Marina Coral has a Mexico check-in option, including a shuttle ride to the port captain office area. They have some template forms you fill in ahead of time that helps ensure the check-in goes smoothly, and a staff member will be there with you through the steps at the port captain office. If I recall it is $50. You can certainly check-in without paying for their help. We found it helpful, in particular because we had an issue with an expired TIP.
17:43 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Here is the quote we got from Puerto Lucia Marina Ecuador.
17:56 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Wow! They have definitely raised their prices!
18:00 DoTheThing-M&F I would love to know if you would be eager to sail south one day… we are thinking about this eventually…
18:03 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Has anyone purchased in Panama or had shipped to Panama solar panels. We want to add a couple of 150-200 watt panels to our existing solar setup. I’d like to know what our options are.
18:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re definitely curious about Peru and Chile but JP’s ultimate goal is to cross the Pacific from Ecuador.
18:12 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Roz. are you still in Vista Mar?
18:17 DoTheThing-M&F This is also François’ goal but going down to Patagonia before would be awesome… if winds and current would be favorable.
18:32 S/VFIN (Susan) @Raaja Skip Wren Evan yes Coral was full last yesr
18:48 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle There are a wide variety of solar panel sizes available here in bocas at the marine store.
18:48 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
CM4G+468, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.40429,-82.324893
18:48 🦜Maison de Sante 10% discount for the posse. They ship internationally and can quote.

Sun Powered Yachts

W: sunpoweredyachts.com

T: +1 808 825 2670

E: lyall@sunpoweredyachts.com

E: katie@sunpoweredyachts.com
18:51 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Having first hand experience with Peruvian customs, SUNAT, my short answer is avoid Peru by boat. Leave your boat in Ecuador and travel by land or air if you want to see Peru. Lima/Callao are great cities especially in the Miraflores area. So much to see and do. The first church in the Americas is in Lima. The old Officers club in Callao. The flea markets are 10 blocks in both directions!

Entering Peru by boat is not too bad, lots of paperwork. But leaving has been a major problem with many boaters. My boat was seized by armed guards because I left 4 hours after my exit permit expired (you have 30 days to leave after you successfully complete a mountain of paperwork). It took me 30 days to get my boat back. There were three other boats in the same harbor (Ancon) that had been seized over three years! The owners were not allowed on their boats and so they were not maintained. They were covered in bird guano, sails ripped to shreds, etc. I talked to one of these owners and the reason he got seized was because he properly left Lima and has headed for Ecuador when his motor failed so he pulled into Ancon - ostensibly "illegally".

I've also dealt with SUNAT on a commercial level. I was trying to bring in large dredging barges and pipe laying barges from other countries but no one wanted to send their equipment to Peru for fear of not getting them back.

And, if that is not enough, Peru's government is in turmoil with many protests in the streets. The Peruvian government has recently shut down all highways nationwide to try and quell the protests.

If you do decide to go to Peru, do your research, check with your state department and make sure your t's are crossed and your i's dotted!
18:55 Rob on Avant I have never heard of anyone having a positive experience in Peru aboard a boat.
19:26 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Much appreciated first hand insights. Wow. We are planning to leave the boat in Puerto Amistad, Ecuador again and land travel Chile. We explored Peru and Colombia by land this year. We are very happy with our experience in the marina and being able to sail year round has been so wonderful.
20:15 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Walt, the boat is. We will be there the end of the month
20:28 SUNDOWNER Jeff I may not have been clear in my question. We will definitely be topping off in Ensenada. We currently have enough fuel to go from San Diego to Ensenada. Was just looking for information on ease of access, cost, quality etc. Thank you all for your input.
20:29 C-YA. Glenn I am Vote for fuel in Mag Bay near the fish camp. Panga comes up and deliveries. Filled my main and 6 Jerry cans cleanest fuel ever
20:31 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thanks
20:34 C-YA. Glenn He services all the deep sea fishing boats that come in for the night
21:02 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Ah! Sorry, Jeff! Yes. Fuel is easy at marina Coral. See Foto. He's been managing the marina for as long as I can remember. His fuel dock is easy to to, although there is a boulder on the bottom that deep keel boats need to lookout for at low tides. You should be ok at any tide. Also, marina Coral can get quite surgy (is that a word?) so you may need extra dock lines and fenders.oh, and his fuel prices are always fair (market driven of course), but he doesn't play games with fuel prices or quantities unlike some suppliers further south.
21:04 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Sorry. Not Foto! The marina manager is Fito! Great guy - super friendly to boaters.
21:08 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thanks again to all.

2023.09.28 Thursday
16:00 Voyager - Ed & Liz Trying to reach Deko Marine. The 619.517-0700 number fails 🙁
16:01 Raaja Skip Wren Evan It's 571, not 517
16:02 ZORBA- Tomer +16195710700
17:25 OZ  Steve & Susan Thank you!
18:23 🦜Maison de Sante Which yard are you considering? We may haul out there too. I need to soda blast the bottom and redo the barrier coat.
19:05 OZ  Steve & Susan Portobello, I’ll keep you posted 👍
2023.09.29 Friday
14:19 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Ramble on Rose would like to pick up our burgee at Buenaventura in Panama unless there is a possibility of getting it at Vista Mar. We will be there starting Nov 1
16:11 DawnPatrol LaneyMark West marine pro report: We ordered 7 cans of bottom paint for a up coming haul out. We were thrilled to save $25 per can off from our usual supplier Fisheries supply and almost $300 per can off from what you can buy here in Banderas bay. What arrived to Deko Marine, our customs agent were 4 intact cans but 3 broken cans. After 2 weeks, 6-7 phone calls and paying to deliver the broken cans back to west marine I finally received a refund. The last person I talked to made it happen in just a few minutes!! Shout out to Dan on SV Long Winded, another Panama Posse boat who gave me the name of a person who gets things done!! Would I use West Marine Pro again? Yes. Would I ship bottom paint again, probably not! ( still waiting to receive them from Deko, hoping he packages them better!)
17:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Good luck Laney 🤞
17:20 Maison De Sante Deko Marine (Carlos) did an excellent job shipping down a very large solar panel for us without damage 😮‍💨 from USA to PV. Fingers crossed 🤞 for your bottom paint
17:33 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T @Captain Dietmar Are you shipping burgees to Canada, too?
17:45 OZ  Steve & Susan Thanks again. Jose has been very responsive. 🍻
18:13 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
18:14 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Mark fixing something, again on SV Dawn Patrol!
18:24 ZORBA- Tomer We have all been there🤣
19:18 Maison De Sante Great submission for the Boat Yoga award
19:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.9411532804378695,-80.71793231189318
20:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Anchored in Manta, Ecuador for two nights. Very calm even with strong wind. Great provisioning and hardware store, plus delicious beach restaurants and bars. Water taxi to take us to the public dock. We got the sign so we celebrated Oktoberfest today before sailing down the coast tomorrow morning.
20:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
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23:06 Captain Dietmar yes as long as you are willing to pay for tracked shipping and customs
2023.09.30 Saturday
16:25 S/VFIN (Susan) S/VFIN (Susan) joined the group.
17:51 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone have any tips or feedback for self-checking out of Panama at Puerto Obaldia? PP website says, Immigration; Customs; Port Captain, but not clear regarding exit fees. Thanks 🙏
19:27 Captain Dietmar this is an election year in Panama expect surprise fees from portcaptains and immigration officials
please inform us of your finding
20:09 Blown Away Eileen In June we paid $30. A few weeks later friends paid $12 with same size boat. Oh
2023.10.01 Sunday
05:13 Aegis, Mary/Ian Puerto Obaldia. At the head of the inner most pier is the police. You must go there first. Then customs and immigration, then port captain and then back to the police to sign out. If leaving Panama you need to be very clear with the police that you are departing Panama otherwise they will insist on an onboard inspection. It was an easy process. All the officials were nice.
07:32 Blown Away Eileen We did not go to the police at all. We went to the customs guy and then por captain. We never had an issue.
08:12 OZ  Steve & Susan Thank you 🙏
10:15 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone know anything about getting rigging re-done in Cartagena?
11:19 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Sunday morning leak mission, including the displacement of cargo to get down in there.
11:26 Island Bound Melissa Island Bound Melissa joined the group.
13:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Unexpectedly, we could sail close hauled after Cabo San Lorenzo on our way from Manta to Los Ciriales. Smack onto our destination point, no degree to spare. With wind up to 19knots and one reef on the main. Sailing south along the coast of Ecuador has beautiful surprises. We saw lots of whales still this late in the season. We were welcomed back by the local fishermen in Los Ciriales and fully enjoyed a lovely sunset after 47 nautical miles.
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14:12 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can I please get some recommendations for next summer moorage on the Atlantic side of the canal, south of the hurricane belt? Nice clean safe marina in a town/city with an international airport and good amenities.
14:22 Aegis, Mary/Ian I am probably in the minority in saying that Panama was not our ideal place. Colombia on the other hand was awesome. Club de Pesca in Cartagena was great. Superb staff. Some floating docks. Close to everything. And very affordable. Santa Marta was also really nice but pricey. Again 1st class staff, close to everything and very nice facilities. The weather is really nice in Colombia. We experienced a lot less rain and a lot less lightning.
14:23 Aegis, Mary/Ian There are about 6 chandleries in close proximity to Club de Pesca.
14:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark How hot is it in the summer? Here in Mexico if has been pretty miserable to do anything outside. We have heard it’s better in Panama and Columbia?
15:08 Aegis, Mary/Ian I don’t think its better down here. Its very hot and humid. I would say it was similar to PV.
15:25 Captain Dietmar can you define proximity to the intl airport portion in 🇵🇦 ?
we absolutely love marina buenaventura but it's far from the airport ... very save inside a high end country club .. but not in a city ( bus ride or 100 usd to the airport ) and no surge on tbe pac side though
15:46 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena That’s where I would stay as well….. loved the short time we spent there.
18:09 Blown Away Eileen Cartagen is 20 min from international airport
18:27 QUESO GRANDE Lance We have quite enjoyed rainy season in Costa Rica and Panama. Everything is green, the animals are happy and when it rains everything cools off nicely. Personally I don’t understand “seasonal sailing”. We are currently in the San Blas and it’s perfect!!!!!
19:28 ZORBA- Tomer Hola!

What would you say are recommended as safe marinas in south Costa Rica pacific side for hurricane season 2024?
19:38 ZORBA- Tomer And also....at the northern part of the sea of cortez we found the heat to be too much for us from July to October....

what are the "hard" months of Costa Rica⛵️?
20:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Can I ask what the temperatures are there?
20:14 Maison De Sante Costa Rica is out of the hurricane zone. Just lightning and thunder. We summered at marina papagayo and it gets way less rain and lightning/thunder compared to south CR like Golfito. Papagayo marina is so nice and clean and have a good posse discount.
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20:16 Maison De Sante Photos
20:41 S/VFIN (Susan) Great shots! Are you also sailing in a Lagoon?
20:43 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you! Yes, we have a Lagoon 39.
21:52 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Hardest time in Costa Rica will be august-october when the lightning is wild. We had a ton of close calls. There is also papagayo season in northern cr, and then if red tide kicks in it's hard also. There isn't really a season like there is in the sea of Cortez.
22:29 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
22:30 ZORBA- Tomer Not very comforting🤣
Thanks for sharing....it seems like we should quickly cross East to the Caribbean side⛵️
But that wont happen until 2025 probably

2023.10.03 Tuesday
06:41 FREEDOM - Sheri The challenges provide growth and the instant camaraderie with the group is humbling. I saw us embark on a “once in a lifetime delivery and adventure”. Now I can’t wait to have the time and ability to do more. The amount of unknown challenges/repairs along the way made us stronger in our ability to adapt. We could not have done it without the Posse!
10:54 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis As I sit here in the boat yard, trying to get ready for this adventure, with new problems popping up before the old problems even get fixed, watching my lifesavings/retirement fund drain by the bucket, even worse, watching time slip away from me like a whisper, and feeling very depressed, your words gave me a new life and a bright outlook for why I’m doing this. Push on I say. Because come hell or Highwater, this is what the universe is telling me I must do and to do it with open arms, and a loving heart.

Thank you Captain for reminding me of that. It was desperately needed.
11:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Back in Barra waiting for everyone! Where’s the party ? We did find the nfl game in English so all good, see everyone soon.
11:17 Captain Dietmar did you get your burgee from secundino yet
We need a first hoist pic !
11:22 Maison De Sante FYI- expected protests in Panama City, Panama this week! Avoid Panama City if possible.

https://pa.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-panama-city-panama-3/
15:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
15:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
15:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Now flying in Barra de Navidad aboard the MV DeltaSwizzler
15:29 ,☠️Delta Swizzler According to Dino in the marina is full, he might have a lot of reservations, but right now there are over 50 empty slips.
16:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
16:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
17:15 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hang in there! It’s definitely a process.

2023.10.04 Wednesday
05:44 Captain Dietmar Dino will be at the kick off event in San Diego so he can help everyone get a slip ....
07:23 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim We are having a difficult time finding liability only insurance south of Mexico. I know this is a common question in the chat, is there a resource section or contact list of insurance contacts?
09:14 Maison De Sante Photos
09:15 Maison De Sante After complete a border run this morning I can now confirm that Costa Rica now allows visitors for 180 days vs previous 90
09:30 Captain Dietmar yeah
09:30 Captain Dietmar we found liability insurance in CR and Panama
they are listed under
https://panamaposse.com/insurance
10:26 🦜Maison de Sante They just offered me liability today and will probably take it.

After getting my new terms from Concept with their re-insurer Texas Insurance, I’m not allowed to go to Colombia, deductible higher, and premium now 65% increase as compared to what I paid in 2019. 15% increase over last year. I think I’m finally dropping full coverage and just going with liability.
10:26 🦜Maison de Sante Our boat will also have its 50th birthday next May ;)
11:24 BRIGADOON 3 Just wondering if it is possible to have the new burgee sent to Coral Marina?
11:40 Salacia / Peter Just got off the phone with ETrade bank. Fraud alert: a company is fraudulently charging many different cards through Square. For me the charges showed up as “PAG*” something. Check your credit cards, and watch out for fraud alerts from your CC company.
11:40 Salacia / Peter Also be prepared for your card to be canceled and replaced.
12:30 Captain Dietmar yes via DHL subject to clearing fees and customs
or you can pick it up from San Diego starting in 2 1/2 weeks for free
13:23 QUESO GRANDE Lance Cayos Holandeses
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.584089,-78.684206
13:29 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Thank you!! (happy face)
14:08 BRIGADOON 3 Thank you Dietmar. We will be one month at Coral Marina starting October 15 and are going to try and make it to the Sam Diego event.
14:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Who is "they"?
14:52 🦜Maison de Sante The folks that dietmar referred on the website out of Panama. Priscilla McLeod Sosa pmaseguros.com
19:07 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Captain Dietmar Muchas gracias amigo! Our thoughts are indeed shifting towards our journey ahead and your words are apropos. It is all about the adventure for us and the next season will, no doubt, be challenging, inspiring and fun. We hope our paths cross with like-minded adventurers and Posse members. Thanks for everything my friend! Lucky & Lisa
19:28 Captain Dietmar yeah
19:31 Captain Dietmar How full is Marina Coral btw ?
23:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ah. I’ve received a quote for liability only as well. She’s competitive for full coverage as well (though requires a survey in Panama).

2023.10.05 Thursday
11:45 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Av. Malecón 798, Salinas, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.203242442568548,-80.96223316130994
11:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Salinas, Ecuador⚓️S 02 12.201 W 080 58.232 (3.5 meters low tide)
We had a very good 53 nautical miles passage from Los Ciriales to Salinas, our zarpe final destination ($5.16 to check in and very simple this time now that we know the system). We had another great whale experience coming down. Salinas’ nickname is Little Miami and it’s very active and fun with a beautiful beach. Lots of jet ski action though so we have set up some protection lines and will use some of your suggestions if necessary. Great beach day, we arrived by paddle boards and rented an umbrella and two chairs for $5 all day. Fresh crab, liter size cocktails and lovely sunsets. We like Salinas a lot, great protection from waves so feels like a lake and easy shore landing. Lots of space to anchor in sand and right in front of the Capitanía pier. Cheers!
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12:19 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Do you guys have a blog?
12:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole No, we’re too “distracted” to keep a blog. But post on Facebook and Instagram.
13:23 Rob on Avant Probably just as well. It would read like a death march diary. ;)
14:21 Michael (Fin) Michael (Fin) joined the group.
14:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sounds like you guys need to start a YouTube channel! (moon wink)
14:59 C-YA. Glenn You tube is a full time job. Yuk
15:05 Raaja Skip Wren Evan @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole just curious, did you decide not to go into Puerto Lucia for some reason?

It's been awhile since I've been there. But I think I remember a restaurant called Amazon on the malecón in Salinas that I liked. Nice atmosphere (if it is still there).
15:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Hopefully this info helps gives you an idea of cruising in Ecuador. We are so happy we spent hurricane season here (no lightening) navigating and lots of land travel in South America. We are thinking about sailing back to Panama in December and returning to Ecuador in late April again.
15:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We checked out Puerto Lucia in person and found for the catamarans no electricity connection, had to use long lines to concrete wall with no cleats on the docks. It seemed a bit worn. The Yacht Club is very expensive here in Salinas. I’ll look for the form to share the pricing.
16:27 Mocean Sickness Jim Mocean Sickness Jim invited MOcean Sickness Lyn to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:28 MOcean Sickness Lyn MOcean Sickness Lyn joined the group.
16:31 Captain Dietmar
1102 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.51196,-82.577304
16:53 SUNDOWNER Jeff We will be headed south from San Diego in November. We would like to travel light, so we are weighing full fuel up in San Diego vs. top off in Ensenada. Any recommendations?
17:00 Remedy-Karl Nothing specific from me, but personal preference that we always try to have more fuel than less. I would personally go light with other things before fuel.
17:09 Raaja Skip Wren Evan unsent a message.
17:12 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Whether you top up in SD or not. You should definitely top up or re-top up in Ensenada. Leave Ensenada with full tanks. That just gives you more options further down into México. Just my $0.02!
17:12 Mocean Sickness Jim @BRIGADOON 3 @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole @SUNDOWNER Jeff @SUNDOWNER Jeff we plan on topping of in Ensenada
17:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy This has all been great info. We’re still trying what to do with ourselves after we get to Panama party in may. Thanks:)
17:13 S/VFIN (Susan) We left last year from San Diego and filled up in San Diego because it wasnt easily available at Naval or Cruisport. There were delivery fees for truck deliveries in Cruisport
17:14 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Marina Coral has a fuel dock.
17:17 Mocean Sickness Jim We’re staying at Marina Coral 3 days - fuel and installing starlink
17:42 KOSMOS Eric & C & K At Marina Coral I recall that if you stay at least 1 night you get a small break on the fuel cost. Marina Coral has a Mexico check-in option, including a shuttle ride to the port captain office area. They have some template forms you fill in ahead of time that helps ensure the check-in goes smoothly, and a staff member will be there with you through the steps at the port captain office. If I recall it is $50. You can certainly check-in without paying for their help. We found it helpful, in particular because we had an issue with an expired TIP.
17:43 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Here is the quote we got from Puerto Lucia Marina Ecuador.
17:56 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Wow! They have definitely raised their prices!
18:00 DoTheThing-M&F I would love to know if you would be eager to sail south one day… we are thinking about this eventually…
18:03 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Has anyone purchased in Panama or had shipped to Panama solar panels. We want to add a couple of 150-200 watt panels to our existing solar setup. I’d like to know what our options are.
18:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re definitely curious about Peru and Chile but JP’s ultimate goal is to cross the Pacific from Ecuador.
18:12 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Roz. are you still in Vista Mar?
18:17 DoTheThing-M&F This is also François’ goal but going down to Patagonia before would be awesome… if winds and current would be favorable.
18:32 S/VFIN (Susan) @Raaja Skip Wren Evan yes Coral was full last yesr
18:48 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle There are a wide variety of solar panel sizes available here in bocas at the marine store.
18:48 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
CM4G+468, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.40429,-82.324893
18:48 🦜Maison de Sante 10% discount for the posse. They ship internationally and can quote.

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18:51 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Having first hand experience with Peruvian customs, SUNAT, my short answer is avoid Peru by boat. Leave your boat in Ecuador and travel by land or air if you want to see Peru. Lima/Callao are great cities especially in the Miraflores area. So much to see and do. The first church in the Americas is in Lima. The old Officers club in Callao. The flea markets are 10 blocks in both directions!

Entering Peru by boat is not too bad, lots of paperwork. But leaving has been a major problem with many boaters. My boat was seized by armed guards because I left 4 hours after my exit permit expired (you have 30 days to leave after you successfully complete a mountain of paperwork). It took me 30 days to get my boat back. There were three other boats in the same harbor (Ancon) that had been seized over three years! The owners were not allowed on their boats and so they were not maintained. They were covered in bird guano, sails ripped to shreds, etc. I talked to one of these owners and the reason he got seized was because he properly left Lima and has headed for Ecuador when his motor failed so he pulled into Ancon - ostensibly "illegally".

I've also dealt with SUNAT on a commercial level. I was trying to bring in large dredging barges and pipe laying barges from other countries but no one wanted to send their equipment to Peru for fear of not getting them back.

And, if that is not enough, Peru's government is in turmoil with many protests in the streets. The Peruvian government has recently shut down all highways nationwide to try and quell the protests.

If you do decide to go to Peru, do your research, check with your state department and make sure your t's are crossed and your i's dotted!
18:55 Rob on Avant I have never heard of anyone having a positive experience in Peru aboard a boat.
19:26 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Much appreciated first hand insights. Wow. We are planning to leave the boat in Puerto Amistad, Ecuador again and land travel Chile. We explored Peru and Colombia by land this year. We are very happy with our experience in the marina and being able to sail year round has been so wonderful.
20:15 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Walt, the boat is. We will be there the end of the month
20:28 SUNDOWNER Jeff I may not have been clear in my question. We will definitely be topping off in Ensenada. We currently have enough fuel to go from San Diego to Ensenada. Was just looking for information on ease of access, cost, quality etc. Thank you all for your input.
20:29 C-YA. Glenn I am Vote for fuel in Mag Bay near the fish camp. Panga comes up and deliveries. Filled my main and 6 Jerry cans cleanest fuel ever
20:31 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thanks
20:34 C-YA. Glenn He services all the deep sea fishing boats that come in for the night
21:02 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Ah! Sorry, Jeff! Yes. Fuel is easy at marina Coral. See Foto. He's been managing the marina for as long as I can remember. His fuel dock is easy to to, although there is a boulder on the bottom that deep keel boats need to lookout for at low tides. You should be ok at any tide. Also, marina Coral can get quite surgy (is that a word?) so you may need extra dock lines and fenders.oh, and his fuel prices are always fair (market driven of course), but he doesn't play games with fuel prices or quantities unlike some suppliers further south.
21:04 Raaja Skip Wren Evan Sorry. Not Foto! The marina manager is Fito! Great guy - super friendly to boaters.
21:08 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thanks again to all.

2023.10.06 Friday
09:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Occupancy eases off after the Baja Ha Ha boats leave.
10:22 SUNDOWNER Jeff Would you have contact info for Fito?
10:26 Mocean Sickness Jim @SUNDOWNER Jeff Fabiola (Fito)
(646) 175-0050
(866) 302-0066 email fabiola.guerrero@hotelcoral.com
10:27 SUNDOWNER Jeff 👌
13:01 Captain Dietmar
World War II Memorial, 100 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.082852,-81.092165
16:25 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
16:26 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle If you're in bocas (or anywhere really), I implore you not to buy octopus from locals. They catch them by pouring bleach into the reef under rocks and it kills them. We saw this method used in Canada by the natives in Haida gwaii and it's disgusting. A local here walked past us with a bucket FULL of octopus.
16:26 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We do our best not to wear sunscreen or dump any traces of chemicals into the sea and these guys are squirting bottles full of bleach right into the coral to catch octopus.
16:27 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle This means not ordering it at restaurants on the beach, or anywhere. This local was selling his bucket to restaurants on the beach in bocas del Drago.
19:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Atrocious! We’ll totally avoid octopus. Been doing that after seeing My Octopus Teacher anyhow.

2023.10.07 Saturday
12:19 Captain Dietmar
189 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.783678,-77.018614
17:17 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Pitou to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.

2023.10.08 Sunday
22:46 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
22:48 🦜Maison de Sante Call for help on Facebook if anyone can assist. Seems dire enough to circulate here.
23:39 🦜Maison de Sante Seems like a bunch of folks on f book are jumping to action so hopefully resolved soon. Hard to ignore someone asking for help and saying they’re injured.
23:41 BISOU Robin And Tad There’s the Sea of Cortez fb group
23:47 🦜Maison de Sante That is where I saw it and I think there is enough attention on it now but if anyone is nearby, it sounds like help is warranted.

2023.10.09 Monday
10:37 OZ  Steve & Susan
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.51880289242558,-78.64742394544058
11:12 YO-D-YO Mary
Cto. de Playas 156, Lima 15063, Peru : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-12.152228,-77.025358
11:12 YO-D-YO Mary Land touring in Peru
11:19 TIAMAT Owen
Av. Gran Visión 603, La Quinta, 33200 Creel, Chih., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.75011944979854,-107.6375110119862
11:19 TIAMAT Owen Wrapping up a visit to Copper Canyon. It’s gorgeous up here!
11:25 QUESO GRANDE Lance We went there last January. It was awesome and highly recommend!
14:01 Rob on Avant Plan ahead for the solar eclipse. It will be strong in many posse areas. https://smd-cms.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5669_2023_annular_eclipse_central_america-1.jpeg
14:46 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Our boat will be in bocas, which would be total, but we will be in Annapolis and see none of it 😭
14:56 Captain Dietmar Photos
15:46 Remedy-Karl See you Thursday!
17:03 SUNDOWNER Lynn Thank you Glenn. Is the fishing near Belcher Bay?
17:30 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle See you Thursday!
18:41 Captain Dietmar yeah
20:44 SUNDOWNER Lynn Sorry, I meant is the fishing village near Belcher Bay?

2023.10.10 Tuesday
08:09 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited MYLA - Julie & John to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:09 MYLA - Julie & John MYLA - Julie & John joined the group.
08:14 MYLA - Julie & John Hello! Sitting here next to Captain Dietmar as he prepares for the Annapolis boat show. We were part of the first posse, 2017-18 heralding from Long Beach, California. We now have our home port in Annapolis. We are planning to head south to the Bahamas soon. Hope we’ll meet some of you along the way.
09:37 Maison De Sante Snap a photo of you all at the posse booth 😊 and share
09:47 Rob on Avant Welcome back!
10:38 FREEDOM - Sheri We plan to be in Abacos November 26-Dec 4
10:44 Celt-Gerry/Angela We will be in Abacos in November
10:51 FREEDOM - Sheri There is a song writers festival the 1st weekend of December. We plan to be there for that.
17:20 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Jeariene and, I are on a Cruise ship (I know...). The first towel animal is a howler monkey.
17:23 Captain Dietmar who's vessel is in PV ?
17:29 🦜Maison de Sante Due West is the only one I can think of
17:32 🦜Maison de Sante Serenity
17:32 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Dawn Patrol, Que Vendra, Tidings if Joy, Serenity, Pasagarda are all in Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta, Banderas Bay mx.
17:33 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hurricane is now a Cat 3. We’re hunkered down and so far all is well.
17:41 Captain Dietmar plesse keep us update
17:41 DoTheThing-M&F We are, in Paradise Village
17:42 🦜Maison de Sante Off-cycle update from NHC now puts it at a c4 with winds up to 140mph
17:43 DoTheThing-M&F Same for us… waiting for the “eye” to pass by. Yep strong winds are expected.
17:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
19:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Lidia’s rolling in. Please keep everyone in Bandaras Bay in your thoughts and prayers!!
19:25 Voyager - Ed & Liz Voyager is berthed in PV / Paradise Village 🙁
19:35 TIAMAT Owen Tiamat is in La Cruz, but we’re up in Los Mochis right now. Dearly hoping all the storm prep we did before leaving pays off…
19:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We definitely plan on making this the last time Serenity is in hurricane zone during hurricane season!
20:01 DoTheThing-M&F Photos
20:03 DoTheThing-M&F From this site, it seems it already touched land a bit south behind the mountain range (🤞)
20:05 BISOU Robin And Tad Hope you guys are safe!
21:00 Long Windid @Voyager - Ed &I Liz
21:00 Long Windid Long Windid is in Paradise Village
21:31 MYLA - Julie & John Our friend’s boat, a cat named Vivacia 2 is in Paradise Village. Hope she’s safe. Hope you all stay safe.
21:33 DawnPatrol LaneyMark @MYLA - Julie & John do you mean Alan and Elizabeth?
21:33 MYLA - Julie & John Yes.
21:45 DawnPatrol LaneyMark They are in the USA now.
21:46 MYLA - Julie & John Yes, should see them in a few days.

2023.10.11 Wednesday
09:05 DoTheThing-M&F Good morning all
So far so good in Paradise Village marina this morning. Every boat seem in good condition. Hope everyone in other PV marinas and La Cruz could say the same.
09:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good morning all good in Barra de Navidad, winds hit around 46 mph and 3.5 inch’s of rain but not damage to any boats or property. Good night for movies and soup.
09:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Videos
09:23 Voyager - Ed & Liz This was the scene for Voyager at Paradise Village last night. Thankful for no damage.
09:28 TIAMAT Owen We ripped out a cleat from the storm surge in La Cruz, but otherwise ok
10:09 Salacia / Peter As I recall, most of the cleats on the dock in La Cruz were already half ripped out when we were there, so it sounds like you did pretty well! 🤣
11:02 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Dawn Patrol safe and sound. Somebody’s boat’s furling Genoa opened up after dark and someone fell in the water trying to help. She is ok though.
11:05 TIAMAT Owen Sadly one of our deck cleats, not on the dock 😰
11:09 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Sorry Owen. Hopefully it’s an easy fix
11:13 TIAMAT Owen Photos
11:15 TIAMAT Owen Any suggestions on temporarily sealing this until I can get the fiberglass repaired? Fill it with 3M 4000? Or epoxy? I don’t want to make the eventual repair impossible by putting the wrong thing on it
11:17 Rob on Avant Nasty owie. Looks like the fastener pulled out. Practical sailor has a few articles on how to size and install backing plates you might want to peruse.
11:18 Rob on Avant If you’re fixing in a week or two, a plastic bag and masking tape will do it. Just about anything else would be problematic for the repair.
11:20 TIAMAT Owen We’re hauling in about a month. I doubt I will be able to get it fixed before that
11:24 Salacia / Peter It looks like there’s a mobile flake on top. I’d look at taping the inside, mixing up some epoxy, coating the edges with thin epoxy, then thicken with colloidal silica, 406/7 or similar, squeeze in enough to fill any gaps, and push the flake down to create a fair surface. Clean up, cover with either peel ply if you have it, or a bit of Saran Wrap, just to smooth the top surface. Once it’s cured, remove the peel ply or Saran Wrap, look at drilling a new hole, and like someone else said, make sure you have a good backing plate. Sealing it up should t take more than an hour or so.
11:25 Rob on Avant Might have to change the masking tape a couple of times then. It’s usually good for a week or so.
11:35 Rob on Avant Based on that failure, I would suggest you revisit the backing plates or lack thereof on all your deck cleats, indeed all your deck hardware.
11:37 TIAMAT Owen Of course these (the midship cleats) are the ones where I can’t easily get to the backing. I know that our forward and aft ones have large backing plates because I can see them
11:39 Rob on Avant Design feature. ;)
11:40 Remedy-Karl Duct tape fixes everything for a while!
11:46 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I was out of coverage so my pictures and notes didn't come through together.

Here is what I said about the towels.

Jeariene and, I are on a Cruise ship (I know...). The first towel animal is a howler monkey.
11:53 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Photos
11:53 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Photos
11:53 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt We got this table number for dinner. You can bet that I'm going to the caps table tonight.
11:55 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt That note was from last night. I'm now broke. So much for an omen.
11:58 Courage ⛵️ John I can’t quite tell from pictures, but it looks like a balsa wood core. Here are my recommendations in order of importance:
1) dry out your core. if you have one, hair dryer or heat gun works well.
2) keep it dry. plenty of suggestions above for temporary sealing materials. key is dry for now.
3) this will likely need core work not just fiberglass/gelcoat, so no sense sealing it before you or someone has proper materials for the core.
4) if inaccessible spot, consider laminating backing plate as part of fiberglass/core work. it will be open then and you will have access to that area.
My two cents, which won’t buy you a cup of coffee
12:41 Salacia / Peter I took a closer look at the photo, and having a balsa cored boat, I’m not going to agree here. 1) the damage is in the hull/deck joint, and there’s never balsa core there, and 2) it looks like fiberglass to me. Balsa core is very very obvious! If you don’t see what is clearly wood there, don’t worry about it. Seal it all back together and use a backing plate when you reattach the deck hardware.
13:39 Captain Dietmar Photos
13:40 Captain Dietmar setting up the booth
38 bottles if rum
tourism belize
please send your sailing friends to meet us VB10
13:41 Captain Dietmar
143 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.977007,-76.486923
14:34 Voyager - Ed & Liz There is a really good fiberglass repair guy at Paradise Village. He did some work for me. Excellent rate and work. I can track down his contact info if interested.
14:38 TIAMAT Owen Can you send it? Wouldn’t hurt
14:38 Voyager - Ed & Liz Will do. I'll track down contact info.
15:00 Rob on Avant https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/hurricane-lidia-ashore-near-puerto-vallarta/
15:08 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
15:10 Photos
17:28 Maison De Sante Photos
17:28 Maison De Sante For those with pets planning on cruising to panama after cruising Costa Rica, the vet’s health certificate needs to be apostilled by the Panamanian embassy in Costa Rica. We can recommend a great vet in San Jose at Sabana and she was able to get this done in one day for us.

18:21 🦜Maison de Sante
C. de la Sabana, Sabana, San José, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.935549456022894,-84.10382062196732
18:21 Cerca Trova-Bruce Mc Garvey's Saloon
8 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.978407,-76.487023
18:45 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
2330 State Line Rd, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.0844604287451,-94.60927862673998
20:35 Captain Dietmar Photos
23:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What dock are you at??
23:14 DawnPatrol LaneyMark D

2023.10.12 Thursday
01:41 Captain Dietmar https://ticotimes.net/2023/10/10/costa-rica-doubles-tourist-visa-to-180-days-boost-for-economy-tourism
10:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That might change our plans!
10:41 DoTheThing-M&F And it is the same for the boat, right? Because few months ago, it was 3 months max or you needed to have a contract with a marina…
10:57 Voyager - Ed & Liz D dock
10:57 Maison De Sante Not sure if the boat is allowed to stay over 3 months unless you have a contract with a marina and you must have an agent to extend. (Dan at marina papagayo is super cool about however long you want to stay within your agent visa). For instance a 6 month extension is about $600usd and a 2 year extension is about $900usd with an agent. You do not have to stay for the entire 6 months or 2 years and Dan will not hold you/your boat accountable for paying marina fees during your extension IF you are not staying at the marina. I hope that makes sense.
10:59 SV Whirlwind My understanding at this time is that when the boat's three months are up, you can get an extension to match your visa. It is all so new so the kinks are getting worked out. Hopefully soon they will issue the same stay length to the boat and the crew.
11:01 DoTheThing-M&F Thank you, I remember we shared new info lately but I didn’t found yet. Waiting the clarification from Marina Papagayo. I’ll share again the info as soon I’ll get it.
11:02 SV Whirlwind Is DoTheThing heading south this season?
11:04 DoTheThing-M&F In summer 2024. That’s the plan.
11:04 SV Whirlwind Attention Fleet (less Delta Swizler :)): does anyone have the new burgee flying yet? Pics please.
11:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We can’t wait for it⛵️
11:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.481325114147256,-80.77646775178681
11:35 Captain Dietmar check with Dan @ marina papagayo
14:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis changed the group's name to "PANAMA POSSE 23-24".
15:31 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
15:31 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Burgees acquired in Annapolis! Great to meet Dietmar and drink some rum!
16:30 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
16:30 Cerca Trova-Bruce Nothing but fun!
16:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
16:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We left Salinas with a zarpe back to Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador for $5.35usd after the long holiday weekend. We saw whales very up close and mamas with their babies, still. (Salinas has lots of blue footed boobys on the buoys) We used the marine reserve mooring ball at Islote de Pelado for the night. ⚓️S 01 56.142’ W 080 47.240’
The sea lions were entertaining and the whales bring their babies there to teach them their best moves. Now anchored in Los Ciriales and received another gift of fresh (still moving) giant shrimp and fish. It’s a special place, again.
18:14 Captain Dietmar Photos
18:17 Captain Dietmar Photos
18:17 Captain Dietmar day 1 (1)
21:06 Maison De Sante
Calle Playa Negra, Limón, Talamanca, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.66670089398486,-82.78336936732512

2023.10.13 Friday
06:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Hope - Patrick, Hope-Sandy to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:13 Maison De Sante Do you have an Instagram account?
08:22 Cerca Trova-Bruce Yes, but I really don’t use it. Why?
08:28 Maison De Sante To tag you in a post (if that’s ok). I think we need to be friends first though.
08:29 Cerca Trova-Bruce Ok. Try to friend me and I’ll respond. You can do that on Facebook as well. I usually do all my postings on FB and then they are supposed to go to Instagram automatically, but I never look.
08:29 Maison De Sante https://instagram.com/the.ocean.posse?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
08:30 Maison De Sante https://instagram.com/the.ocean.posse?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
08:30 Maison De Sante Photos
08:34 Maison De Sante For those with an Instagram account and want an additional way to see/connect with our sponsors, our fleet, and more, please follow the Ocean Posse page. Also please direct message the account indicating you’re a Posse member so we can feature you, your boat, and crew in a post. This is a really nice way to get faces to boat names and get a little background about your journey 💕⛵️ 🛥️
08:49 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
08:49 Cerca Trova-Bruce Day 2 of the boat show!
10:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
10:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn La Cruz marina post storm. We’re lucky in Paradise Village.
10:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Will definitely be on the lookout for floating debris when we head South in two weeks!
16:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited FIDO-Jodi & Steve to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:06 FIDO-Jodi & Steve FIDO-Jodi & Steve joined the group.
16:07 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Hello, we're new to the Fleet (j)(o)(d)(i)& (&) Steve
16:13 FIDO-Jodi & Steve unsent a message.
16:14 FIDO-Jodi & Steve unsent a message.
16:15 FIDO-Jodi & Steve unsent a message.
16:15 FIDO-Jodi & Steve unsent a message.
18:37 🦜Maison de Sante This is Keenan re: the Costa Rica rules. The import permit is not related to anything on your visitor visa. We know the visitor visa just went from 90 to 180 days so I’m just going to speak on the boat part.

When you first arrive, you have to get the three month temporary import permit. It’s free unless you use an agent. We did ours without the agent and it was very easy. Within about 6 weeks of your import permit expiring, you can request an extension. The extended permits require a contract with a marina and they come to the marina to check your engine serial numbers and HIN.

Dan does not require that you honor the contract. If you decide to leave the marina right after the extended permit is issued, he has no problem. I am a big contract guy and do not like signing things obligating me to certain terms so I asked him several times before I moved forward and can confirm he will let you cancel any time. Dan is the man!

You can extend up to two years. There is a Tourist TIP you can get, which we did on a 6 month extension, that allows you to import boat parts duty free. It can take up to a month to get it all coordinated with the aduana so if you want to bring in some expensive boat parts, plan ahead. I know someone that just imported 3 AC units duty free and it was pretty easy other than waiting for the paperwork to be processed.
21:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
21:51 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista joined the group.
21:53 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Thank you for the “add”. In Aruba now heading west on our 2011 Lagoon 400.
22:14 DoTheThing-M&F Thank you for the clarification. I am planning to return in Costa Rica next year. I also contacted Dan at marina Papagayo. I believe we will make work. Thanks again for the details.
22:18 🦜Maison de Sante When will you arrive in Panama or are you stopping in Colombia?
22:21 🦜Maison de Sante Dan is great! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions in the future. Costa Rica likes to change their policies on a regular basis. Our Posse agent for CR, Ernesto, is very very rapid in his responses too so keep that in mind.

2023.10.14 Saturday
09:39 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Moving to Colombia as soon as items are released from customs here in Aruba. Plan to be in Panama end November-ish.
09:44 OZ  Steve & Susan Maybe we’ll see you in Columbia. Leaving the San Blas for Cartagena in a week or two.
12:11 Captain Dietmar Photos
12:11 Captain Dietmar
144 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.977081,-76.4866
13:39 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Thank you for the detailed information.
14:58 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 7050 Friendship Rd, Baltimore, MD 21240, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.177699,-76.667388
14:59 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Heading back to Panama city, then bocas to get back on Jubel
16:54 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:54 BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) joined the group.
16:54 BUG OUT BOAT (Terri)
116 Dock St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.97754001018412,-76.48625414818525
16:55 BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) Hello Bugging Out @ Panama Posse
16:56 BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) Photos
16:59 Captain Dietmar bit wet today in Annapolis
17:00 Captain Dietmar Welcome to the panama posse
17:03 🦜Maison de Sante ¡Bienvenidos!
17:06 Maison De Sante Photos
17:07 Maison De Sante Anyone else see the eclipse today? Photo from puerto viejo, Costa Rica
17:08 DoTheThing-M&F Photos
17:09 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Photos
17:10 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Shadow from the eclipse in Aruba! Cheap pinhole in cardboard eclipse viewer 😎
17:10 DoTheThing-M&F Yes we did in Puerto Vallarta! From your picture the sun “croissant” was pretty similar
17:52 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt It should be a perfect one in Vista Mar Marina Panama, but we aren't there
22:34 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed Photos
22:36 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed Taos New Mexico Eclipse shot from our brother in law 🌙

2023.11.02 Thursday
12:57 Captain Dietmar
Carr. Interamericana 17-8, Villa Carmen, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.79774,-79.869063
12:57 Captain Dietmar First roadclosure due to protests
90 minutes smooth roads from airport towards buenaventura marina
12:57 Rob on Avant Hope you have snacks. Charles from shelter bay was stopped for 4 hours yesterday going shelter bay to Panama City.
12:58 Captain Dietmar apparently heavy rains disperse protests and the assembly is voting on the mining contracts today
13:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa We heard from the policia yesterday that after 2:00pm protests get worse and also the evening.  Driving now is a good idea to get to Buenaventura.  Cosco Viejo totally close last night after 6:00pm.
14:55 Remedy-Karl Right. Done that and it's the same as the instructions above. They added us to the page but it requires a Standard or Professional plan to actually update your position otherwise you're out of luck.
15:20 Captain Dietmar sorry
best we can do
15:20 Perception - Jim
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68500709024208,-114.8799226168735
16:12 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Carteret County, NC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.71502714147663,-76.70829122726592
16:52 OZ  Steve & Susan
Tv. 55 #22-28, Cartagenita, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.38710730212007,-75.51795818582175
17:27 David - SV MOJO David - SV MOJO joined the group.
18:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz It took us 8 hours on Tuesday to get to vista mar from PTY
18:15 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Via taxi (taxi) the going got much easier after about 8pm
18:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.36742417989727,-115.9754036109844
18:41 Captain Dietmar took 5 1/3 hours to fly to Panama
6 1/2 hours to get to the marina
finally back on board
dehumidifier worked !

18:42 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342159,-80.162369
18:43 Maison De Sante Sounds like LA traffic 😂
19:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Diomedea DavidAndrea to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:29 Courage ⛵️ John great safety tip! we have n95 masks on board, but didn’t think to put them there. Now we have.
19:30 Courage ⛵️ John
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68352017460163,-114.888263829457
19:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Captain Dietmar Congrats!!!
22:26 fickle - Ben It’s also supposed to keep the dry chemical powder from the extinguisher out of your lungs. Or so I’m told
22:34 DawnPatrol LaneyMark When you say ‘we’ , is that all of us or you and them? If everyone, do you have a day and time for the zoom call with the canal agents? Thank you!
23:06 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Green Gulch Rd, Chilcoot, CA 96105, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.64514567530352,-120.0124724300316
23:06 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena On our way to Divergent in puerto Penasco
23:11 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hey PP! Any recos for crossing into Mexico at Nogales (bound for San Carlos)? We’ve unwrapped most all our boat parts from packaging. But our small SUV is loaded to the headliner with parts, provisions, and some personal items like clothes, toiletries, etc.
23:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
23:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena This is our load😂😂😂😂
23:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We are crossing at Sonota it’s a super laid back crossing
23:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Sonoyta
23:21 VIVA Pierre & Marie Yes Sonoyta is small and laid back, closes at night but a significant detour for you guys. Nogales is big crossing, I have no experience crossing with van and boat parts. Have you considered crossing at Douglas, smaller and more aligned with your general direction of travel.
23:23 Remedy-Natalie We've crossed at Nogales and Lukeville multiple times with tons of items. Even with getting a red light they didn't care. They specifically asked this last crossing if we had guns, drugs or money. They didn't care about anything else. Just look casual, polite, you'll be fine.
23:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We update manually. Our tracks often cross land but there’s better than nothing!
23:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I still vote for noforeignland. The App is free, tracking automatic with any GPS enabled phone or tablet, and we can form a PP group. https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208

2023.11.03 Friday
02:03 Diomedea DavidAndrea Diomedea DavidAndrea joined the group.
07:56 OZ  Steve & Susan unsent a message.
07:56 OZ  Steve & Susan @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We use Noforeignland (NFL) too. Stopped using PredictWind once they stopped supporting email updates. We only activate our Iridium for offshore passages; Starlink with NFL is out go-to now.
09:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @OZ  Steve & Susan
09:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff How do you watch nfl on starlink?
10:01 Courage ⛵️ John does anyone have experience with downloadable/printable charts for mexico? Do you have a source or website link?

Short story explaining motivation: our alternator stopped working on a night passage motoring and 12 hours later when I finally tracked down the culprit - corroded voltage sensing wire in our voltage regulator - and got it working again, I realized if I had lost electronic navigation I had no backup charts.
10:06 ZORBA- Tomer Download Navionics to your smartphone/tablet...will be easier to maintain and handle
10:06 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We run Navionics  and C-MAP on multiple devices for redundancy.
10:06 Remedy-Karl OMG, that is SOOO m much easier! I haven't used my NFL account in a while but was up and going in 3 minutes with only my cell phone and without the extra $220 in PW subscriptions. Thanks for the reminder!
10:15 Remedy-Karl Might I suggest a Panama Posse group on NFL? Nevermind, it's already there, thanks Serenity! I joined.
10:16 OZ  Steve & Susan We watch on our DirectTV account in Seattle using a VPN (PureVPN). For TNF, we use Prime Video with the VPN.
10:32 Rob on Avant 030131Z NOV 23
NAVAREA XII 772/23(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
PANAMA.
30 FOOT M/V, WHITE AND BLUE HULL,
THREE PERSONS ON BOARD, DISABLED AND ADRIFT
IN 8-22.3N 079-31.6W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
10:46 Cariba We had an old expired TIP and the staff at Marina Coral helped us...no agent required
10:50 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
11:15 FREEDOM - Sheri We bought all printed charts in San Diego before we left.
11:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Devouring this awesome playlist while having breakfast in Baños, Ecuador after spending 7 days deep in the Amazon (we went by canoe all the way to the border of Peru) by canoe, another version of boat life🛶.Gracias Dietmar for a new soundtrack to our life with the Panama Posse.
12:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Bravest catch? Piranha in Cuyabeno, Ecuador Amazon
12:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:14 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I have always crossed there early in the morning as they never stopped me and I was fully packed in a mini van.
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Baja haha boat sunk entering Turtle Bay 1 am this morning 🙁.
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:21 Voyager - Ed & Liz Vessel is Boatbumbgal
12:21 Voyager - Ed & Liz 3 souls onboard - all ok.
12:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Hit rocks entering Turtle Bay. They backed off but hole in the hull. She sank. They got in the dinghy to shore
12:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy That’s horrible
12:27 Ho’okipa-Lisa @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole   You two continue to amaze and inspire us!  Keep up your awesomeness!!!
14:13 Captain Dietmar we is all those who are interested
15:01 Rob on Avant Yikes!
https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fire-destroys-docked-boats-la-paz/
15:02 Rob on Avant 031937Z NOV 23
NAVAREA XII 777/23(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
PANAMA.
CANCEL NAVAREA XII 772/23 AND THIS MSG, PERSONS RESCUED.
15:25 Bob (Bug Out Boat) How can I pay membership for someone else?
15:26 Bob (Bug Out Boat) They will be transiting from the carribean side to the pacific.
15:26 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Any agents on the carribean side?
15:29 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
15:30 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Here ya go we used Eric
15:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Whoops! (moon excited) That was unintended.

I created "Panama Posse 23-24" group on Noforeignland as a "staging" group to show Dietmar, and only share with other upon receiving his blessings. As he correctly pointed out, PredictWind is an official sponsor of the PP, and they should be given the chance to respond to our grievances regarding using them for tracking. I hadn't intended the NfL group would be promoted and that already six members joined! Apologies to the PP administration and you for the confusion.

I guess that cat's out of the bag, now.  Please do not join the NFL group thinking it's endorsed by PP. This is my private initiative only. I will continue to manually upload positions on PW in support of the "officially sanctioned" PP tracking site. Mark
15:52 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
15:52 Mocean Sickness Jim
Dana Point Pier, Dana Point Harbor Dr, 24200 Dana Point Pier, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.46139363398611,-117.7052337660412
16:06 Rob on Avant All agents do transits either way.
16:34 Captain Dietmar  2 LIVE CALLS WITH PANAMA CANAL AGENTS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK

Due to the dynamic changes with the Panama Canal Authority and it's canal policies   these calls will not be recorded or made available afterwards.

*WED NOV 8 @ 10 AM PANAMA TIME ( please check your time zones )*
_*Waypoint Yacht Services / Marcus*_
ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7767676818?pwd=OE9Tc2F4S2tuME10ZnhjTUsxbndyUT09
Meeting ID: 776 767 6818
Passcode: 658130

*FRI NOV 10 @  11 AM PANAMA TIME ( please check your time zones )*
_*Centenario Consulting / Erick*_
ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7767676818?pwd=OE9Tc2F4S2tuME10ZnhjTUsxbndyUT09
Meeting ID: 776 767 6818
Passcode: 658130

These agents will  answer your questions with regards to upcoming transit times schedules wait times and procedures including new processes and fees and discounts for the Panama Posse

16:40 Bob (Bug Out Boat) How do I register someone else and pay for their membership?
17:10 Cerca Trova-Bruce Topsail Beach/ Surf City Line
Topsail Beach, NC 28445 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.386799,-77.60259
17:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58345868924257,-105.1300610974431
17:21 Captain Dietmar you can sign them up following the https://PanamaPosse.com/sign-up form
but they need to agree to TOS
22:41 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
770 W Beale St, Kingman, AZ 86401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.18970538678184,-114.0669716522097

2023.11.04 Saturday
11:26 Tidings Of Joy- Joy @Captain Dietmar - Absolutely loving the Latin mix you sent. Captures the vibe down here perfectly. Thanks for sharing with us 😎🏖️🛥️🍹
13:43 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Saturday Zoom somewhere?
13:46 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista “yes first Monday in nov 15.30 utc caribbean & atlantic  16.00 utc pacific “
13:46 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Mondays, yes?
13:55 Remedy-Karl Do we only get one login per boat for Zulip?
14:00 Maison De Sante You can set up a log in per person, up to you
14:52 DawnPatrol LaneyMark @Captain Dietmar can you please explain how the weekly calls work? When do they start, on what platform, time, etc? Thank you
14:55 Cerca Trova-Bruce Great mix. Thanks!
14:56 Cerca Trova-Bruce
5120 Minnesota Dr SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.92633348343233,-78.06177757816677
16:10 Michael (Fin)
16 de Septiembre 27, Marina Nacional, 23950 Bahía Tortugas, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68941718269444,-114.8918381681914
16:12 🦜Maison de Sante @Michael (Fin) - any more details on why the boat that sank was so close to shore?
16:29 C-YA. Glenn @🦜Maison de Sante may have decided on a short cut Woops or 1:30 am crew tired?
17:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Venustiano Carranza 249, Ferrocarrilera, 83555 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.31180138786596,-113.5418786108494
17:24 Captain Dietmar weekly calls mondays
15.30 utc Caribbean & Atlantic
16.00 utc Pacific
we'll use LINE group calls
when/if you join please mute your mike

you'll get 2 reminders
1 on Sunday
2 ~ 60 minutes before

to find your local time google Utc time or keep a UTC clock on board or your phone

topics
1) emergencies or relays of vessels w emergencies
2) weather along the route
we go over these spots https://panamaposse.com/weather
3) vesel logistics, issues, general announcements

it's a short informative call and non-mandatory only join if you like.

PLEASE MUTE YOUR MIKE AND UNMUTE TO TALK.

vesel check ins are  done via pindrops
15 minute prior to the call
during  the warm up portion of the weekly call we ask
WHERE ARE YOU and HOW ARE YOU

17:28 Captain Dietmar your screen will show group call in progress and you'll get an invite within the LINE app to join.
Please pre-configure and install and join this group prior to MONDAYS
We can not add anyone to the group during the call
18:57 BRIGADOON 3 https://doc-00-68-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/0fk8pqb48t8729kb6ticld2a8uq1m20v/c9ig50ueb1kbfcm9ah96ptguv949tsi2/1699141800000/12705140572799532570/18236725090366607001Z/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd?e=download&uuid=d4c20069-629b-4e43-b0f5-d082c6a1aafc&nonce=k9qpl8l7ibmcc&user=18236725090366607001Z&hash=kjq20tecnp465gmhccreifcblgbv7rh3
18:58 BRIGADOON 3 https://doc-00-68-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/0fk8pqb48t8729kb6ticld2a8uq1m20v/c9ig50ueb1kbfcm9ah96ptguv949tsi2/1699141800000/12705140572799532570/18236725090366607001Z/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd?e=download&uuid=d4c20069-629b-4e43-b0f5-d082c6a1aafc&nonce=k9qpl8l7ibmcc&user=18236725090366607001Z&hash=kjq20tecnp465gmhccreifcblgbv7rh3
19:19 Remedy-Karl Sounds good, but when you enter the group url into Zulip you have to enter your login and password. There's no option to create a login and only one was sent to our email.
19:30 BRIGADOON 3 https://doc-00-68-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/0fk8pqb48t8729kb6ticld2a8uq1m20v/4l5ofnb9ibvocoac30eikpsti1ui8aau/1699142475000/12705140572799532570/18236725090366607001Z/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd?e=download&uuid=e60b55ac-a915-4fde-be20-06f2fdd09827&nonce=tihftrr6eo53e&user=18236725090366607001Z&hash=vh5ohdhphpf5gl37t4885fko52m08a78
19:33 Maison De Sante If you want to add another person to the Zulip you can email registration@panamaposse.com and ask to add another account/email. To be perfectly honest, I think 1 account per boat is sufficient.
19:35 Captain Dietmar email registration@pacificposse.com the second invite
19:37 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kekada II Don & Anja to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:46 🦜Maison de Sante @BRIGADOON 3 what are these links you forwarding to the group?
19:50 Remedy-Karl Thx. We both like to read what's going on and with two accounts you don't miss notifications that the other one already read.
20:11 C-YA. Glenn So we switching to zulip?  When?  Call on Zulip
20:12 C-YA. Glenn ?
20:31 Maison De Sante The call will be on the Line not on Zulip. Correct me if I am wrong Dietmar… this season we are field testing Zulip on top on keeping the Line to see if it would make sense in the future to switch over.

Everyday communications as of now are best via the Line app. On Zulip you can find country specific information in a more organized platform. Info/protocols still being added.
21:03 Salacia / Peter You’ll be fine. Take the green lane.
22:31 Kekada II Don & Anja Kekada II Don & Anja joined the group.
23:53 Captain Dietmar line calls on line
line is a continuous stream  of q & a
zulip is a structured right brain tool to classify and build a knowledge base

we are using both tools to identify best practices for next season

2023.11.05 Sunday
11:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa Reminder:  Daylight Savings ended today in U.S.A.   Panama is now back on same time as EST i.e. New York City.
12:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ZEEROB Robert&Dianne to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:39 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC & CARIBBEAN AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
PLEASE REMEMBER TO MUTE YOUR MICROPHONE 🎤 UPON JOINING
12:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Sorry Captain I don’t understand what to do before the call.  Preconfigure and install what? And join what?
13:07 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne ZEEROB Robert&Dianne joined the group.
13:15 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne
Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.34482802637783,-82.21131077043916
13:19 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne Hello all, we are Robert & Dianne, from Sailing Vessel Zeerob. We left The Netherlands in June 2022. We are in Panama now and will sail to San Blas, Colombia, east Caribe and the East USA up to Maine next summer.
13:49 Captain Dietmar welcome to the panama posse
13:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel's invitation to the group.
13:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Eleuthera- Barbara's invitation to the group.
13:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Eleuthera- Barbara to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled AzureForrest's invitation to the group.
14:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited AzureForrest to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Freefall T's invitation to the group.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Freefall T to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled SV Second Wind's invitation to the group.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Second Wind to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:08 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel joined the group.
14:14 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim If it works like last year (which it sounds like it is), you are already configured because you are here in Line. When Dietmar starts the Line call, there will be a notice that the call has started and you will have the option to join.
15:22 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone have experience entering the Caribbean islands with pets that they'd like to share?
16:16 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/pets

18:52 Captain Dietmar Some of the information in the caribbean is from Toni from MV Sea Trial as they sailed up to Florida from Panama last season
19:31 Courage ⛵️ John approaching bahia santa maria and want to mention a few observations based on our initial experience: 1) starlink is a game changer, especially with mobile priority; 2) we already have a freezer full of yellowtail - fishing here is awesome; 3) Baja Haha is a great way to ease into cruising and Mexico for first timers like us; 4) loved the kickoff in San Diego and look forward to the Monday calls.

Kristine and I are super excited to meet any and all of you as we make our way south and beyond!
20:45 Michael (Fin)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.14091676666667,-114.2879313166667
20:54 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We loved getting started with the Haha last year! We’ll see ya in the SoC soon. 🤙
23:05 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.774733,-112.255896
23:07 SUNDOWNER Jeff Sundowner , Bahia Santa Maria, BCS MX

2023.11.06 Monday
07:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Using Starlink and a fire stick, we have Amazon prime that gets us the Thursday night game, for 6.99 a month each I get Paramount for some of the Sunday games, and peacock for the Sunday night games. On Monday we just play cards..good luck
09:29 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58331938529498,-105.1256773620844
09:34 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
3807 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.8400538508763,-77.20710244922212
09:35 🦜Maison de Sante Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque, Quepos : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426254,-84.167107
09:35 Cerca Trova-Bruce
2781 Pinecrest Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.92498199312428,-78.13166369624628
09:36 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.01621102077526,-111.3369386830473
10:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
CFM8+WVG, Padre Mancero, Penipe, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.565347616562215,-78.53314507759971
10:03 Captain Dietmar
Calle 5ta Buenaventura Marina Village #600, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342025,-80.16303
10:04 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.77544347086871,-112.249457913806
10:06 Michael (Fin) Group voice call started.
10:06 Michael (Fin) Group call ended.
10:08 Celt-Gerry/Angela Group voice call started.
10:12 Celt-Gerry/Angela Group call ended.
10:18 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne Group voice call started.
10:23 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69118449931677,-105.2932730970022
10:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69126300694743,-105.2930904058445
11:01 Mocean Sickness Jim
United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.0434070076678,-117.4380084872246
11:01 Mocean Sickness Jim Underway headed to San Diego.
11:10 OZ  Steve & Susan
Tv. 55 #22-28, Cartagenita, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.38710549009054,-75.51794459119021
11:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:22 MYLA - Julie & John On the morning net this morning, there was a boat planning on Charleston today. We just left there. Hoping for Hilton head and Beaufort in a day or so. I didn’t catch the other boat’s name. We are Myla. In Charleston, the anchorage near Yorktown looked fine. We did the Charleston marina and resort. Lovely, too.
11:22 YO-D-YO Mary
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698993,-92.391739
11:28 DUE Sara & Mark DUE Sara & Mark joined the group.
11:33 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483131786157646,-79.94550850242376
11:33 Maison De Sante I found this webpage useful with regards to panama protests/updates on road closures and availability of gas/food/ etc throughout Panama. It’s in English and run by an expat who is trying to update frequently.

https://www.igopanama.com/news/panama-protests-information-for-expats-and-tourists-2023
11:42 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Manzana 010101 16-54, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.345279,-82.254642
12:12 Cerca Trova-Bruce That might have been us. We won’t be there until Thursday. Anchoring out a few more days taking our time down the ICW.
12:14 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group call ended.
12:20 Remedy-Karl Update on PW tracking, but I'm too lazy to search out the old post for a reply.

A second email to PW Support mentioning PP got a button added to Offshore to manually update our position. By manual I mean that even though it is getting old position from the phone we have to type it correctly into the reporting box, but it does work.
12:35 Rob on Avant El Salvador.

I was chatting with Bill this AM, and he mentioned he only has two moorings free at the moment in Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador. If you plan to visit El Salvador in your Panama Posse journey this season (highly recommended), please send him an email at <elsalvadorrally@aol.com> with approximate dates for your visit so he can determine whether he should add more moorings to his field to ensure he has room for you. (Not a reservation, but the registration of your intent).

Thanks all.
12:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole So sorry to miss the first call of the season this morning. We are on a bus to Cuenca, Ecuador and in the Andes with spotty WiFi. Looking forward to talking to all of you soon. We’re planning on navigating from Ecuador back to Panama early December. We arrived in Ecuador the end of April and have been so grateful for a secure marina and the opportunity to continue sailing during hurricane season elsewhere.
Jean-Philippe wanted me to share this image of Acapulco he found last night online. We loved our stay at La Marina Acapulco last year and our time on the mooring with Vicente beyond words, incredible experiences in a place that has needed and deserved more support for so long and now more than ever.
https://www.burnabynow.com/environment-news/families-hunt-for-loved-ones-not-heard-from-since-hurricane-otis-pummeled-acapulco-7744695
12:51 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:02 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista You got some serious beef with Mike, eh?   Giggles aside, the call was informative, entertaining, and refreshing to speak with a like minded group. Thank you!  Mic 🎤🎙️muted!
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13:53 Celt-Gerry/Angela
United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.26994732725034,-81.1265330761671
14:05 Cerca Trova-Bruce
2125 Lexington Cir, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.87464046942527,-78.57067649330803
14:20 Mocean Sickness Jim
3100 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA 92109, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.76562391066993,-117.2475851990518
14:20 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
14:24 🦜Maison de Sante Weather looks great! One of my favorite anchorages.
14:48 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim SPLINTERS Eric & Kim invited SPLINTERS Eric & Kim to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:49 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim SPLINTERS Eric & Kim joined the group.
14:54 QUESO GRANDE Lance Club De Pesca
Via 40 67-220, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.414203,-75.54428
15:28 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.25890597416665,-113.0068157985806
15:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sorry I missed the first call of the season. I’m out here in the ocean without cell service, duh, and didn’t think about the STARLINK until much later. (Still not use to having that onboard.) Dropped a pin at our present location. Google is not even sure where it is. 😁 It just goes, “Location?”
We’ll be in Cabo San Lucas tomorrow night and parking doesn’t look good. Being the end of the Ha-Ha and all. Any advice on check in procedures?
15:43 Maison De Sante So long as you are cleared into the country of Mexico it’s easy. If you anchor out, there’s a dinghy dock (with security) at the marina you pay a small fee to use for the day. From there you can walk to the Port Captain.
15:45 Maison De Sante Photos
15:46 Maison De Sante Circled in red is the dinghy dock- next to the boat ramp.
15:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you. They told me in Ensenada that they would come to the boat for inspection and customs check. So, wasn’t sure how that would work if I had to anchor up.
15:51 Maison De Sante The port captain in Cabo may ask you for some kind of maritime competency such as a maritime certification. We showed him a Boat US card which was fine- a free and easy online class.
15:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Cool, I got that.
Great. This sounds doable, even for me. 👍
Thanks again.
15:57 Maison De Sante If you are already cleared into Mexico (via Ensenada) there is a very low chance they would inspect you as agriculture should have done that in Ensenada. Your biggest “pain” will probably be jet skiers circling your boat from one of the cruise ships nearby. Enjoy some fish tacos and a cold cerveza 🍺
15:59 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis That’s why I’m glad I got to keep my deck cannon. Been hoping for a chance to use it.
😁
16:00 Maison De Sante Cabo (and puerto Vallarta) are great places to make sure you have some harder to get meds for your emergency medical kit on board without an Rx 😉 just FYI
16:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Excellent. That’s welcomed advice.
16:01 Maison De Sante Please share photos of your deck cannon! Extra bonus points if shown in use 😂
16:03 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis 🤣😂
Will do.
Just don’t want to untarp it yet.
But, coming soon.
17:47 Captain Dietmar I got mic beef.

2023.11.07 Tuesday
09:16 Celt-Gerry/Angela Do you have a contact in Marine traffic I can reach out to?  I tried contacting them to share my data using datahub as you do but they don’t seem to know what I am talking about.
09:19 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena You do not have to make contact with marine traffic, they monitor AIS transmission
09:29 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle You need to set yourself up as a station on their website. It will then send you an email with a station ID and an IP address to direct your traffic to. You need to then input this IP address to your datahub
09:30 Celt-Gerry/Angela Ah ok that’s what they mentioned - thank you
09:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
09:36 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/205282657-Add-an-AIS-Receiving-Station-to-the-MarineTraffic-Network
10:17 Celt-Gerry/Angela Yay…I did it.  Thank you for the suggestion
10:48 Captain Dietmar https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/231106/canal-panama-incrementa-ganancias-pese

profits at the canal are up 14%...
11:37 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel Long line well-marked with black flag but line extending from both sides with lots of floats. Fisherman led us through a safe place. North of Punta Mita and south of Isabel Coordinates 20º55.8’N 105º38.8’W
13:55 Courage ⛵️ John Does anyone have experience integrating Predictwind’s DataHub AIS information (communicating via Starlink) with a MarineTraffic Mobile Station (we set one up on their website with our mmsi)? Our AIS class-b transponder crapped out (will fix or replace in Cabo in couple days), and we read it is possible to post our AIS information to MarineTraffic and no longer be a ghost ship to the other 100 boats travelling in close proximity (especially helpful at night).
13:56 Courage ⛵️ John I have reached out to predictwind support
14:06 Captain Dietmar preditc wind's support has been very helpful support@predictwind.com
14:08 Courage ⛵️ John I will report back how-to do it if and when I figure it out.
14:31 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John cool I have the predict wind data hub. Never figured out how to hook it all up.   Yet I no longer have the paid for predict wind version anymore and turned off the go. So no use now
14:48 Courage ⛵️ John matt from predicwind has sent instructions. I will implement and test later. Right now I amat a party. Priority is party 😎
14:48 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Been wondering where you were.
15:46 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Vía sin nombre, 48894 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.47279038359731,-105.060799071688
15:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
15:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Absolutely gorgeous spot for those of you on way to Barra.
15:49 S/VFIN (Susan) Stickers
15:50 Mocean Sickness Jim
604 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.62228649855911,-117.1017353300989
15:51 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
15:55 Courage ⛵️ John Bahia Santa Maria, Baja Pacific Coast
15:55 Courage ⛵️ John
23748 BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.78159360103976,-112.2615671080386
16:04 Mocean Sickness Jim @Pause Larry & Beth. Hi Larry we met in Chula Vista. We will be in Ensenada tomorrow are you still planning on departing on Friday?
16:42 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yes. We had to do this because your transponder doesn't send our own signal through nmea so we had to create a signal through the datahub. Predictwind will help you set that up, there are a bunch of steps and settings including a specific code you need
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18:02 Voyager - Ed & Liz On our list to visit. Hope to leave Paradise Village within the week.
18:03 Voyager - Ed & Liz
Blvrd Nayarit 4, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.6921065505076,-105.2934515241298
18:10 Voyager - Ed & Liz I've not signed up for Zulip yet. About to.  Apologies if I missed any instructions. Do I use my name or boat name when creating the account?
18:21 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
00000, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.22611,-82.256727
18:42 S/VFIN (Susan)
Vía sin nombre, 23748 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.63778651390092,-112.1376811170709
19:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Deek'n Blews to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:25 Mocean Sickness Jim Any boats in Ensenada heading south interested in buddy boating?
22:18 Pause Larry & Beth Hello Mocean Sickness.  Larry and Beth on Pause are planning to leave this Thursday, late morning from Cruiseport Village in Ensenada.  Weather permitting, heading direct to PV.
22:49 Mocean Sickness Jim We are looking to explore and enjoy a few stops on the way to PV.
22:52 Pause Larry & Beth There are some amazing places to see along the way.  We have done it a few times and are ready to be warm!  Have a great trip and hope to see you further south

2023.11.08 Wednesday
00:00 Courage ⛵️ John I am pleased to report that setting up a MarineTraffic Mobile Station using Predictwind Datahub through Starlink is successful. My vessell is now visible on AIS sites, such as vesselfinder and marinetraffic. Essentially, my vessel is now a terrestrial AIS station scooping up and relaying vessel AIS positions for my vessel and all vessels around me. This is an alternative to having a working AIS transponder (sadly mine failed). No longer a ghost ship.

The setup was very easy: 1) setup a station on MarineTraffic (login - account - my stations - add receiving station); 2) get email with unique ip address and port for your new terrestrial station; 3) program Datahub to aggregate and report (login - nmea - internet ais - custom - please choose - custom - input ip address:port - save & apply.
00:17 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Sweet, welcome to the club! Once you get some statistics, you will get upgraded to better plans on marinetraffic. Try setting up with fleetmon also, I like it much better
01:13 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Added a new note.
03:30 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Sounds cool. Quick question. When you say it’s an alternative, does this mean you are showing up on other vessels’ chart plotters? Or, do other vessels have to be looking at Vesselfinder, etc to see you?
08:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent question. I’m wondering the same!
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09:32 Courage ⛵️ John We checked with the fleet and no they can not see me real time. We are contacting marinetraffic and predictwind to find out why not. At least we are visible on the web. That’s a step in the right direction!
10:14 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle It does not make you visible to other ais stations. Only on the web apps
10:45 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel More longlines near Mazatlán - we were following the thumb line from punta mita to the El CID entrance and saw several within 10nm south of old harbor. One was very long 10 nm south of old harbor with a panga and black flag at one end, black flag at other end and about five dark red flags in between. Hard to see in the chop and overcast. Might be better to head in to shore sooner if headed this way as I doubt they have any by where the container ships and shrimp fleet anchor out.
11:14 DoTheThing-M&F Gracias 🙏
11:31 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel Thumb line was an autocorrect of rhumbline, to be more clear.  The position of the really long line was 23º06.6’N and 106º27.6’W.  If you can find the panga watching the line, sail to it for guidance around. We wished we’d gone that way on the long one as we had to divert a long way to go all the way past the full run of the line and I think if we’d chosen the other direction it would have been shorter.
13:37 Captain Dietmar lat long ?
14:26 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel 23º06.6’N 106º27.6’W
15:37 Salacia / Peter Data hub doesn’t transmit AIS over VHF, though, right? So it’s not really a transponder replacement. Other traffic will only see you if they look online, unless you also have a transponder. Correct?
17:10 OZ  Steve & Susan
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17:22 Mocean Sickness Jim
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18:05 Celt-Gerry/Angela
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18:14 Remedy-Natalie
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20:12 Courage ⛵️ John this is my understanding now too. I thought our ais receivers also received data from satellite not just locally but seems not. oh well. we will fix/replace our transponder in cabo. again. grr.

2023.11.09 Thursday
01:06 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Correct. It only reports your position online and those positions of other vessels that you receive.
06:56 Cerca Trova-Bruce
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09:08 Courage ⛵️ John Which port is best to a) get rigging done (need forestay shortened), b) have a stainless frame fabricated on our davits for more solar, and c) marine electronics service to fix or replace ais transponder: cabo san lucas, la paz, or puerto vallarta? Since not emergencies, we have time and flexibility to go where we need to get services.
09:35 Remedy-Natalie We used Dawn Rigging in La Paz two years in a row. They were great. Showed up on time and did very good work. We felt their pricing was very fair.
09:36 Rob on Avant La Cruz near PV or Mazatlan. Either would have the trades you need and be a reasonable place to hang out while you wait. La paz tends to be more overwhelmed with haha boats this time of year
09:37 Rob on Avant Report from Honalee on Facebook in san blas islands, Panama.

IMPORTANT MALARIA REPORT!!
"Hello, everyone. He wanted to let you know that it seems there were 14 cases of malaria in Chichime Grande. There was fumigation here in the last few days and the panga from the health post came and informed us about it yesterday. So now everyone is warned. 🌻"
09:38 Remedy-Natalie In La Paz +526121619087 Sergio Gallindo does stainless fabrication. We've not used him but I've heard good things about him. He is very busy so you have to book a spot with him
09:40 TIAMAT Owen La Paz and La Cruz are both about to be very backed up once the HaHa boats get here
09:40 TIAMAT Owen When we talked to the yard La Cruz in December last year, they were booked out to late February
09:43 Maison De Sante We used Sergio in La Paz for making new stainless davits for our dinghy (with solar on top) and adding stainless to our dodger for more solar - he did a great job.
09:45 ,☠️Delta Swizzler When in Alameda CA, we Had our stainless fine by Mario. He tools us to use Sergio in La Paz. He voiced for him since Mario trained Sergio years before. I’ve always heard good reports about Sergio.
09:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I’m sorry spellcheck changed many words! Mario vouched for Sergio since he had trained him years earlier.
10:44 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We’ve had stainless, canvas, and bottom paint done in San Carlos. Our buddy boat has had stainless, rigging, refrigeration, and electrics in San Carlos. Lots of good trades. Big sailing community. Work hard where you can do your own work and have your own trades in. And you can stay on the boat in the work yard.
10:48 Courage ⛵️ John we will try to arrange services in la paz and if booked try san carlos and/or la cruz.
10:49 SUNDOWNER  Lynn
P.º de La Marina 4732, El Medano Ejidal, Colonia El Medano, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.883425,-109.904927
10:49 SUNDOWNER  Lynn Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
11:40 Remedy-Natalie If you go to San Carlos here are a couple recommendations. Carlos Perada +52 622 101 4386 rigging. Jesus Salas does electrical, plumbing and rigging. But he is super, super hard too get a hold of because he is so busy. +52 622 111 0581.  Use What's App to contact them.
11:59 Salacia / Peter Another vote for Sergio. Good design skills and good fabrication and polishing. He imports 316 tube unpolished and has his team polish it in MX. For rigging, right across the street from Marina de La Paz, back in the parking lot to the left of the chandlery is a good rigger. Had them make up some lifeline wire for me, very quick, not very cheap, but good quality.
12:00 Salacia / Peter Sergio Galindo
+526121619087

13:27 Captain Dietmar
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13:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Where is Chichime Grande?
Also, I have a humble request of the entire Posse given the vast territory we cover.  Please add a country name when referring to the smaller spots, marinas, towns and anchorages.
Thanks!
13:54 Rob on Avant Um, San Blas Islands, Panama.
14:04 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks for clarifying Rob.  But is the “um” really necessary?
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15:39 🦜Maison de Sante Hi Jeff, the beginning of Rob’s statement says, in San Blas Islands, Panama. I’m sure that’s what the “um” was about. This is a friendly group. Please take no offense.
16:55 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Rob messaged me directly to point that out.   Didn’t notice it up there.  🤪 No offense taken. Thanks!

In any case there are lots of posts referring to places that, being new to cruising this part of the world, we’ve never heard of and it’d be nice to have a little more info.
17:12 Maison De Sante I think it’s a great idea! Also, names of places in Central and Latin America get used more than once so it’s nice to clarify.
17:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff 👍🏻👍🏻
17:18 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I been in PP since the beginning and even I wish the cruisers would qualify with a country abbreviation
17:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.29819210708804,-104.8370280497173
17:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce St Johns Yacht Harbor
2408 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.753403,-80.013332
17:59 Perception - Jim Anyone have a good source of info on the current situation in La Paz?  Planning to head up into the Sea of Cortez in the next few days, and wondering if we should visit or bypass.
18:00 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.08226342007217,-110.2884485874439
18:59 Captain Dietmar VID-20231109-WA0023.mp4
18:59 Captain Dietmar Political unrest continues in downtown Panama 🇵🇦
19:02 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Yikes! (!)
19:05 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Does anyone have a freezer/fridge contact in the Northern Sea of Cortez, preferably Baja side (currently in Bahía San Luis Gonzaga going south)?
19:07 Remedy-Karl I only have one that I WOULDN'T recommend in Puerto Penasco.
19:43 Salacia / Peter Hector Cambas
+526121008790

19:43 Salacia / Peter +526121418158

19:44 Salacia / Peter One or the other is a refrigeration guy in La Paz. Came to Puerto Escondido for us. The other is a canvas guy in La Paz. Sorry, can’t remember which is which!
19:45 Salacia / Peter Call Hector Marine. Came up to Puerto Escondido to bring us a controller, reasonable price. Definitely give him a call.
19:47 Maison De Sante Hector Cambas does the canvas in La Paz. I don’t think that’s his last name though… probably autocorrect for canvas
21:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Cambas is Hector's last name. Company is Dinghy Chaps Authority. WhatsApp: ‭+52 612 100 8790. Excellent canvas work.‬
21:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We're planning on rounding Cabo Corrientes during this call. Will it be recorded? The first one wasn't.
21:52 Rob on Avant Weekly calls are not recorded.

2023.11.10 Friday
08:36 Rob on Avant 101314Z NOV 23
NAVAREA XII 800/23(GEN).
1. DUE TO SPACE WEATHER, HF COMMUNICATIONS
MAY BE DISRUPTED BY THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR FLARES
11 AND 12 NOV.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 130001Z NOV 23.
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09:38 OZ  Steve & Susan IMG_1171.JPEG
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09:38 OZ  Steve & Susan @Captain Dietmar thank you for the recommendation and for working out a special with Marina Portobello, Cartagena. Sharing my experience with the group. Overall, I my experience at Marina Portobello was positive:

Initial communication and coordination: Vilmaida was responsive and concise. [used google translate]

Cost Estimates: All estimates go through Luis, Director of Operations. Luis was very easy to work with.  He speaks English, but for business, we used google translate most of the time. Nothing gets done without signed approval from both the customer and Luis. There were no hidden surprises, and no final invoices were more than the estimates.

Haul out/Yard: The lift looks brand new. The operators were professional and thoughtful about the process. Vladamir dove the boat to ensure the lifting straps were in the correct position. The yard is very clean, and the lift had plenty of room to maneuver.

Majority of work: I had the bottom sanded, primed, and painted. In addition, we needed some fiberglass, painting and gel coat work done, among other things. Diego, owner of Marine Plus Services took the lead on these projects. Diego comes with over a decade of marine industry service in Ft. Lauderdale. He speaks excellent English and is very responsive. He is very engaging, walking the yard from project to project. I am happy with the final product – good as new!

The Crew: Hard workers and good customer service.

Saildrive maintenance: Carlos Garcia was excellent. Great mechanic and knew Yanmar and Cummins very well.  I actually used him after I spashed to clean out my heat exchanger on my Onan. He charged $60 for 2-hours of work.

Billing/Finance: Professional and responsive. Invoices were clear and payment was easy – I was able to use my credit card through a system called – Wompi.

Splash: As good as the haul out. I was able to take my time and check engines, bilges, etc. Easy backing out of the slings – plenty of room.

Conclusion: I would definitely use them again. Oz looks as good as new. I’m currently underway and all systems are ‘green’.
09:38 OZ  Steve & Susan IMG_1151.JPEG
09:38 OZ  Steve & Susan IMG_1148.JPEG
09:44 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks for the report! I had been considering a haul out there to soda blast and start with a new barrier coat so this really helps to have your first-hand experience.
09:45 Tidings Of Joy- Joy https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/panama-canal-auction-sets-record-4m-for-slot-as-congestion-grows
09:46 Remedy-Karl No one is answering 16 in Topolobampo. Our radios are set for USA. Is that correct or should they be international?
09:48 Rob on Avant 16 is the same on both. Mexico uses the *USA* channel settings. In many marinas the dock workers have poor handhelds or no radio at all, so often you have to be really close to connect.
09:48 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt If I recall there are only two channels that are different in USA versus international.  16 is universal hailing. Maybe Topolobampo is monitoring a different channel
09:54 QUESO GRANDE Lance They never answered us either. We ended up waving to someone on the dock. The line handlers came out then.
10:04 Remedy-Karl Thanks all. I was trying to hail the port captain who didn't answer even though we heard him talking to others. Maybe my gringo accent! Lol

Anyway, Whatsapp to the Marina owner got us the call to go in. I'll leave the radios on USA.
10:13 Blown Away Eileen We just had a similar experience to SV OZ at portobello. We highly recommend it as a place to go!
10:17 Mar Y Sol Bob Mar Y Sol Bob joined the group.
10:34 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Thank you to all who chimed in on the fridge expert; much appreciated.
17:07 Remedy-Karl
El arbolito, Bo. los Conchos 149, Pesquera, 81370 Topolobampo, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.600231,-109.058302
17:07 S/VFIN (Susan)
L Dock, 23403 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.06318701184181,-109.6765065724794
17:40 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.94428776712629,-75.04027715359689
17:46 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.96121510916861,-116.28940703589
20:46 Captain Dietmar Photos
20:47 Captain Dietmar SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Fri Nov 10 2023

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

*1. Southwestern Caribbean Sea:*
A broad area of low pressure is forecast to form in the southwestern
Caribbean Sea by the middle of next week. Thereafter, environmental
conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system
while it meanders in the Caribbean Sea through the latter part of
next week.

* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

20:47 Courage ⛵️ John Marina Cabo San Lucas
Boulevard Marina s/n (Dock 4), 23450 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.882847,-109.909497

2023.11.11 Saturday
07:43 Salacia / Peter Was Hector able to help you out?
11:38 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T He hasn’t replied to my message yet, thanks for asking. We are still a bit away and I’ll follow up with him by phone call as we get closer.
12:14 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
12:14 Mocean Sickness Jim Started fishing today
12:17 Celt-Gerry/Angela
Pelican Shores Rd, Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.54806851889097,-77.05834015709446
12:18 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
19:12 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Bahía Azul, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.145983,-81.938403
19:24 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.39489657345944,-115.95270562922
19:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1282 New Cut Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.70722753858465,-80.17492748228706
19:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Puerto Amistad
Bahía de Caráquez : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.604809,-80.42532

2023.11.12 Sunday
09:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Good morning. Anyone know a good AC repairman or marine electrician in Barra?
09:32 TIAMAT Owen We used David Medina in La Cruz, +52 322 227 5560. He told me he used to go as far as Barra, but that he’s too old for that now. But he might know someone who does?
09:32 Captain Dietmar here is a good guide with all the resources for barra de navida
https://panamaposse.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/mexico/Barra_Resourse_Guide_V1222.pdf
Pancho( whatsapp +52 315.104.3289 )  is the goto guy for all boat issues and has lot's of resources

09:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks!!
09:53 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:53 Captain Dietmar EARLY WARNING
Late in the season but chances of hurricane formation 50 % now up from 30 % a few days ago

09:54 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY LINE CALL TOMORROW MONADAY @ 15:30 UTC for ATLANTIC & PACIFIC and @ 16:00 UTC for the PACIFIC

09:42 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Cl. Punta Colón 22502-02, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.975338,-79.507438
10:58 OZ  Steve & Susan
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.481822551842841,-78.63306818759115
11:11 BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) invited Bob (Bug Out Boat) to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:11 BUG OUT BOAT (Terri) Hi Bob
11:12 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Bob (Bug Out Boat) joined the group.
11:17 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Hello All I’m Bob from S/V Bug Out Boat, glad to meet you all!
12:08 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Hey folks I’m heading south tomorrow from the Annapolis area. Is anyone heading south and want to buddy boat?
12:08 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’m heading to Florida.
12:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Isla de la Plata, Ecuador
12:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:51 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
14:55 Courage ⛵️ John
4 Casino Way, Avalon, CA 90704, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.34710006663718,-118.3240234788082
14:57 Courage ⛵️ John anyone heading south on pacific coast… winter rates in affect in avalon harbor starting today. pay two nights get another five free, so $133 for seven nights mooring ball. Quite the deal!
21:15 FIDO-Jodi & Steve We're on York River. If anyone ever needs any assistance in the York & Hampton area. Don't hesitate to reach out.
Jodi & Steve On Sailing FIDO.
21:45 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Thanks Jodi and Steve, I’m heading down the chesapeak starting tomorrow morning and hope to make it to hampton by Wednesday. There is a blow coming in on Thursday and hope to be tucked in on the ICW before it arrives.
21:46 Bob (Bug Out Boat) If I need help I’ll reach out to you. Thank you. S/V Bug Out Boat
21:56 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Tuck in Mobjack bay & go up one of the rivers. Good places to stay protect yourself from nor'easter winds

2023.10.16 Monday
06:10 Captain Dietmar amazing
06:13 Captain Dietmar @myla and several other yachts who are onboarding this week are heading south from annapolis too
stay tuned as they join the line app
you can also look at
https://panamaposse.com/2023-2024-vessel-contact-sheet and look for crab 🦀 symbol
those are all vessels heading south in the "crab pod"
10:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Isla de la Plata, Ecuador ⚓️S 01 16.119 W 81 03.820 Mooring Ball from the nature reserve (very secure)free. We returned to the island for 2 nights to rest, disconnect from cell service and connect with the nature again. It’s a great angle to sail back and forth to the mainland as well. The giant turtles were as friendly as ever and the solar eclipse was stunning. This time the park rangers/military allowed us to swim around our boat while other tour boats weren’t around. The water is a magical color of blue and the temperature divine. We feel so safe there that we sleep incredibly well and appreciate that more than anything. Island life is good🏝️🐢⛵️
10:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
10:31 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.9414486167961186,-80.71784371517666
10:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Now in Manta, Ecuador ⚓️S 00 56.480 W 080 43.084 (2.1 meters Low Tide)
Feels like we’re at the boat show.
10:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Videos
10:41 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Great pics!!!
12:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy I’m wondering if anyone has any information on grocery shopping in Barra de Navidad? I’m looking online and in the guidebooks and it doesn’t look like there are any decent size grocery stores. Any info would be much appreciated?
12:40 SouthernCrossEh! BC There is a fairly well stocked small store across the street from the ‘Thrifty’s’ icecream store in Barra. Sorry, I don’t remember the name of the street or the store. There are other smaller stores sprinkled throughout Barra.
If you want larger stores/selections, then you’ll need to go to Melaque, where there’s a well stocked store called ‘Hawaii’ It’s more pricey than others and has fresh food that you can’t always find elsewhere.
12:41 SouthernCrossEh! BC @Tidings Of Joy- Joy
12:41 Maison De Sante Super Hawaii in Melaque is great. They also will deliver via panga to barra de navidad and take credit card. They go to Costco once a week too so you can get some Costco goods too.
12:43 Maison De Sante Photos
13:04 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Great info. Thanks guys
13:38 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Adding to the others…. there is a bus between Barra and Melaque during the day that takes you to the central square where the Hawaii store is located. Albatross is a fun bar on the beach in Melaque, really a treat to go see Salvador play.
14:47 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Think I passed a hole bunch of boats heading south. Great winds heading out hun the chesapeak. Pulling 9 knots under sail with the current. Knocking off for the day I’m Reedsvillle.
15:40 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
15:40 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Made it to reedsville
17:08 Captain Dietmar plan you drop a location pin in here and let us know hhe depth ?
to drop a location pin tab the > on the left
then tab the + sign
then tab the location pin 📍
wait for the location to settle in ( or adjust by dragging the location)
and then tab Share in the top right
17:14 Bob (Bug Out Boat) How do I drop a pin in Line?
17:17 Bob (Bug Out Boat)
386 Seaboard Dr, Reedville, VA 22539, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.83779473131533,-76.26988973468542
17:19 Bob (Bug Out Boat) The depth is at my spot is 9.3 feet. There are several boats back here. There is a restaurant bar a short dinghy ride away. Beautiful evening and great anchorage and small quaint town.
18:17 Captain Dietmar copy that thank you very much
18:48 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’ve anchored in Reedsville before. There are many sheltered anchorages in Reedsville.
18:48 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
18:49 Bob (Bug Out Boat) You can also get gas and diesel at two near by marinas and get a pump out.
19:21 Bob (Bug Out Boat) When you are coming into the bay watch out for fish trap sticks. Especially at night.

2023.10.17 Tuesday
09:11 Captain Dietmar
550 Tidelands Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.623925,-117.103054
10:05 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Great nights sleep in Reedsville.
10:05 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
10:22 Rob on Avant Photos
10:35 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Perception - Jim to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:36 Captain Dietmar how much progress did you make in 24 hours ?
10:40 Perception - Jim Perception - Jim joined the group.
11:06 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’m going to be in Hampton VA soon. I had to meet a friend in Deltaville so bugged out for lunch at the Tap And Raw bar before getting back underway. I stopped in Reedsville last night around 5 pm to anchor before sundown. That’s about 100 miles of pretty solid sailing on the Chesapeak. Huge crowd of boats sailing south. Looking at the Elizabeth river AIS l appears to be a log jam of boats heading south in the canals.
14:25 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.667892380829572,-80.53882497561398
14:26 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Sailing north in Ecuador back to Bahia de Caraquez is a dream!
14:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
14:32 FIDO-Jodi & Steve one day
14:32 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Photos
15:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Bahía de Caraquez in sight now!
15:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
16:30 TerrapinSandy TerrapinSandy joined the group.
16:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
16:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis FINALLY got the boat out of the yard and back to my Marina for final prep before we leave. And guess what I got to go with us. Will be leaving the San Francisco bay area next week and on our way down do you guys. I already got my reservation in San Diego, and can’t wait for the party. See y’all there.
17:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
9HVG+MPV, Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.6061711907392425,-80.42181132368782
17:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:23 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Back in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador our home marina Puerto Amistad.⚓️
17:26 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff If we can’t make the open cpn zoom this Sunday will there be another one?
17:53 Captain Dietmar yes in barra de navidad in person dec 7- 10
19:11 Maison De Sante A $20,000 reward for a stolen 58’ Fontaine Pujot catamaran yr 2015. Stolen from Florida and last seen in Bahamas.

https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/15-million-cat-stolen-from-pier-66?r=nzq2r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwAR2jIM0G_iIZB0tYo4m2g5deLT_B0ZRaGs60vDwZFfle6H7DG7QpHcAacd8_aem_Adqd40gLOHMv93ju8ICG_wqVTLb3W59e-vZgJLyX4N1obafqWBV3EzB4nlsMwWApmjs&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
22:43 Captain Dietmar Thanks to walt & jearine for bering the cheering section tonight at the SDYC yacht club presentation.
According to the cruising commodore best presentation in years @🦜Knot Right/Jeariene @☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
#adventuredust
22:54 Maison De Sante Walt and Jeariene 👏💕

2023.10.18 Wednesday
07:05 Ho’okipa-Lisa Hi group. If there is anyone interested in Buddy-Boating with us, Ho’okipa, from Bocas Del Toro to Roatan in early December please let me know via private message. Thanks!
11:15 Captain Dietmar on Oct 5th someone in this group placed a westmarine pro order for an offshore life vest
the order has shipped to our corporate address please contact registration@panamaposse.com to get it shopped to the proper address for an additional shipping fee.

please not when ordering with westmarine pro you need to specify the correct shipping address ..
15:40 🦜Maison de Sante
Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Guanacaste, Carrillo, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.5217688382476,-85.79011403024195
15:43 🦜Maison de Sante First day on the move after 4 months at marina Papagayo doing inland travel here in Costa Rica. There are still a few “sparks” coming from the sky but a lot less than a few weeks ago!
15:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa Fair winds and calm seas my friend. Enjoy the journey!
16:10 🦜Maison de Sante Gracias! We’re trying to catch up to you before you head north :)
16:42 Ho’okipa-Lisa we’d love that. But you have great cruising ahead of you in northern Panama. One of our favorite areas. Do spend time there. So worth it!!!!
20:53 Captain Dietmar Photos
20:53 Captain Dietmar Panama Posse Marina Rate for Nov & Dec in Barra de Navidad -

2023.10.19 Thursday
08:31 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Is there a link for todays Zoom meeting?
08:34 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Also received this from a friend-

08:34 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Photos
08:59 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis That was me. I ordered a few other things on that order. When I made another order I noticed the shipping address was not correct. So I got a hold of them and had it rerouted to my post office. But the life vest was on back order and it got missed. They can be shipped back to West Marine as they canceled that and I bought a new one. Sorry for the inconvenience. I tried to call Las Vegas were somebody signed for it but I couldn’t get a hold of anybody.
09:22 Captain Dietmar @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis copy that - where do you need it shipped to ?
09:24 Captain Dietmar Photos
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09:29 Perception - Jim Hello Panama Posse - By way of introduction, I'm Jim Hall on SV Perception, a Lagoon 42 sailing cat. My wife Melinda, daughter Grace, and I are making our way south from the US Pacific NW this fall, having moved aboard the boat in March. We spent the summer sailing the coast of British Columbia and SE Alaska before joining the Coho Ho Ho to sail from Puget Sound to San Francisco. Our land home is in Boise, Idaho, US. We are relatively new to ocean sailing, our passage south being our first real experience with this. We are currently in San Diego, have joined both the Posse and the Baja Ha Ha, and are planning to sail into Mexico with the Ha Ha at the end of the month. We're looking forward to meeting as many of you as is practical in the coming year! BR - Jim.
09:33 Maison De Sante Welcome to the Posse! Such incredible adventures are in your future. Many of us have lots of experience cruising mexico and happy to share any info/resources that will be helpful for you and your family.
09:47 QUESO GRANDE Lance Welcome aboard! We did the same as you last year. We are currently in the San Blas islands of Panama. Enjoy the trip south!!
10:07 Mocean Sickness Jim @Captain Dietmar Will The zoom meeting be recorded. So we can watch at a different time
10:09 Captain Dietmar yes
10:20 KOSMOS Eric & C & K
2367 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.71877495804721,-117.2251185212938
10:22 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Kosmos is on the hard at Safe Harbor Shelter Island. Getting some new goodies, bottom paint, and some maintenance.
10:25 KOSMOS Eric & C & K Welcome to the group. Kosmos here in San Diego with my wife Christi and son Keith (B11).
10:34 Perception - Jim
2091 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.71571392557696,-117.2257812644509
10:35 Perception - Jim Thanks for the warm welcome! Kosmos - we're nearby at Silver Gate Yacht Club.
10:59 Maison De Sante @KOSMOS Eric & C & K and @Perception - Jim right next to you is Humphreys by the bay- you can watch a free concert via the water if you take a tender, paddle board or kayak over. Super fun! Here’s the schedule:
https://tickets-center.com/search/v/Humphreys-Concerts-by-the-Bay/762?venueId=762&venueName=Humphreys+Concerts+by+the+Bay
11:07 Perception - Jim Ha ha - yes, we were able to see the beards on ZZ Top last night from the deck of our boat (with binoculars).
11:45 KOSMOS Eric & C & K I do have a car here in San Diego, so if anyone needs a ride let me know. I am in the boatyard for a few more days, then it will be back to Chula Vista harbor for a while doing more boat projects (tentative Dec/Jan departure). I will be at Downwind tonight, and looking forward to meeting folks at the various events, especially the party on the 28th.
11:58 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Will the predict wind weather routing zoom seminar be repeated in Barra?
12:22 Captain Dietmar no
12:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Ok thanks
12:23 Captain Dietmar there are many deep dives in pw so well touch on something else in barra this one will be recorded
13:10 YO-D-YO Mary
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698529,-92.391868
13:11 YO-D-YO Mary Mary and Dave are back on YO-D-YO in Chiapas. Looking forward to heading douth the end of November.
13:14 YO-D-YO Mary Mary and Dave are back on YO-D-YO. We will be heading south the end of November. Looking forward to meeting people along the way.
14:30 ,☠️Delta Swizzler unsent a message.
14:32 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Sitting in Barra awaiting everyone’s arrival. Just some nice breezes and light showers from the storm off the coast
14:35 SouthernCrossEh! BC Hola … Bet & Cam here on SV Southern Cross Eh! We arrive back in Barra Jan 1st. If you know you’ll still be there at that time could you please snag a flag for us from the event/office please?
16:41 Captain Dietmar
2804 Cañon St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.720487,-117.229885
16:44 QUESO GRANDE Lance Linton Bay Marina
Garrote Colón Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.613186,-79.578763
16:48 Captain Dietmar
2804 Cañon St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.72045,-117.229814
16:48 Captain Dietmar Meet up in San Diego tonight at Downwind Marine . a few bottles of rum have arrived early and we need help
16:59 Voyager - Ed & Liz Welcome - we did the haha last year as well. We are getting ready to resume cruising Nov 4. Our boat is sitting in Puerto Vallarta. Look forward to possibly crossing paths.
17:18 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hey there, Jim! We did the Haha last year… fun stuff! We’ll be in Mexico between the Sea of Cortez and Zihua all season. Hope we cross wakes!
17:40 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Stopped and anchored in the bay out in front of Belhaven NC. At the Tavern at Jacks Net. Great beer great food and sports Chanel’s. Never been here before and it’s actually a great stop on the way to Beaufort NC. There is a free dinghy dock, places to drop off garbage, and a downtown accessible from the dinghy dock.
17:43 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
18:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
18:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler So do we have an award for highest wind speed while tied to parts of a dock ?
18:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Just now in Barra C dock
18:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 37 knots
18:51 ,☠️Delta Swizzler And the evening is still young
19:49 Mocean Sickness Jim @Captain Dietmar How do i access or find today’s Predict Wind zoom recording
21:42 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hey there! I want to see you guys!! When do you think you will be in Zihua?
23:00 Captain Dietmar we are working on it

2023.10.20 Friday
06:37 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hi ya, Mark and Laney! We should be to Bandares Bay by Christmas by Christmas and then are shooting for guitar fest in Zihua in March. Guessing we’re gonna be behind you all? We miss you!
08:24 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.38673152350715,-76.1735501281657
10:47 Maison De Sante
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.48056471628182,-85.79108054757657
11:47 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.275821,-82.124487
12:23 Captain Dietmar https://oceanposse.com/events/open-cpn-zoom-seminar/
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12:25 Captain Dietmar

Yesterday's Predict Wind departure Plannign seminar is now online @
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12:25 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/seminars#departureplanning
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16:31 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
16:33 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Making it to Beaufort. It’s been a great day sailing and some motoring. Belhaven NC is a great stop for a good night rest on the Anchor or at a marina. I’ll stop there again.
17:47 Captain Dietmar thank please drop a location pin if you anchor somewhere
17:54 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.78776563304716,-75.84644289695913

2023.10.21 Saturday
12:00 Captain Dietmar New Season Panama Posse on boarding ZOOM Call
NEW VESSELS ON-BOARDING ZOOM

SATURDAY OCT 21, 2023

14:00 EASTERN Time
13:00 PANAMA
12:00 MEXICO
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Panama Posse
is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting SATURDAY OCT 21, 2023
11 AM Pacific Time
12 PM Mexcio
13 PM Costa Rica
14 PM East Coast

12:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited IDA ☠️ 🏝️ Martin to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:18 Captain Dietmar Photos
12:18 IDA ☠️ 🏝️ Martin IDA ☠️ 🏝️ Martin joined the group.
12:28 IDA ☠️ 🏝️ Martin Hi
We are a family of five. Farrah and myself with our three kids - Victor 13, Elliott 16 & Anton 19. We bought our boat Ida (Privilege 45 catamaran) in southern Spain the summer of 2022. We crossed the Atlantic last fall and have been cruising the Caribbean until hurricane season. We have spent the hurricane season in Rio Dulce Guatemala and plan to move towards Panama in November. Hopefully we will cross the canal around the end of the year and continue our journey west.
12:47 🦜Maison de Sante Welcome to the Posse!
13:59 Bob (Bug Out Boat)
419 Frontage St, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.71670388657996,-76.66536283691025
14:03 Bob (Bug Out Boat) S/V Bug Out Boat Location in Beaufort NC. Anyone heading south and can make it here by Monday you are welcome to buddy sail with me to Wrightsville NC. Monday and Tuesday are favorable winds so if you can get here get fueled up, pumped out and fresh watered up it’s a great day sail. We have to go about 70 nm off shore to get around the restricted zone. I’d love the company as I’m single handing.
14:04 Maison De Sante Carlos Castro
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14:05 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’d will wait until Tuesday as the winds are still favorable.
14:05 Maison De Sante Anyone who needs to import boat items to Mexico- here is Carlos’ contact from Deko marine.
14:08 Bob (Bug Out Boat) If you are heading this way md can’t get here until Tuesday let me know, stop at Belhaven NC and anchor out. It’s a great overnight after coming through the alligator river. Fuel, trash, pump out, taverns in town, brewery, and excellent restaurants. Just a dinghy ride away. I’m not advertising. I enjoyed my stay and just letting you know my impression. Didn’t know about it just stopped by, by chance to avoid weather and it was a great experience.
14:24 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene That’s the value of being a part of the Panamá Posse— we learn from each other ⛵️. Your info could entice someone else to go there. I’m stuck here in San Diego right now, but I miss my days in Beaufort. We were in both North & South Carolina.
14:26 Maison De Sante For those interested in watching the Orionid meteor shower: tonight around midnight Southern California and Florida should have opportunities for great viewing.
https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/orionid-meteor-shower-peak-october-halleys-comet
15:16 Bob (Bug Out Boat) If you are using Aqua maps load up Bob 423 into your Aqua map and follow his route. I’ve never gone wrong following his routes.
15:18 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Also if you are coming into Beaufort. I highly recommend going through the bridge to Morehead. The entrance to the channel to Morehead is extremely shallow. I ran aground there this morning. Go to Morehead the go around to get to Beaufort.
15:19 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
15:19 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Do not go left at marker 35. It’s to shallow.
15:24 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I recommend going through the bridge to Morehead. The channel to the left of channel marker 35 is it Beaufort, It’s to shallow. I ran aground there. My draft is 5’8”. Go through the bridge going to Morehead and go around to get to Beaufort. It’s much safer to do that and is dredged for commercial traffic.
15:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Thank you Bob for all this info! We will be heading your way from pacific Mexico this coming year. I can’t find the restricted zone on Navionics. I see one about 10 miles offshore. Can you elaborate? Looking forward to crossing paths!
16:02 Maison De Sante Anyone in the Caribbean near Martinique?: Mayday for SV experience: boat fire and sank:

211650Z OCT 23
HYDROLANT 2395/23(24).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
DNC 01.
S/V EXPERIENCE SANK IN 18-38.05N 048-35.62W.
TWO PERSONS OVERBOARD, ONE PERSON IN LIFERAFT,
ORANGE AND BLACK. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED
TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO MRCC FORT DE FRANCE,
INMARSAT-C: 422799024, PHONE: 5965 9670 9292.
16:13 ZORBA- Tomer Hi there,

I need some hi tech ropes.

where is it best to order online?
(sending to SanDiego- dekomarine)
16:14 ZORBA- Tomer Hope for them to be rescued soon⛵️
16:14 ZORBA- Tomer Hi there,

I need some hi tech ropes.

where is it best to order online?
(sending to SanDiego- dekomarine)
16:15 Captain Dietmar Photos
16:15 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TOMORROW SUNDAY OCT 22 2023
OPEN CPN seminar tomorrow at 13:00 Pacific TIme

This will be our annual pre-season OPEN CPN seminar hosted by Rob Murray and Captain Dietmar

Requirements:

Preinstalled opencpn on a pc or mac laptop or android tablet and running.

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16:20 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hi Tomer! I would either suggest the west Marine Pro account or Fisheries supply in Seattle. If you need special work on them or advise ask for Antonio at Fisheries. If you use the WMP acct make sure they put your name on the package otherwise it gets shipped to Good Nautical and it will be lost in the warehouse. Also, Jorge that runs the marine store at Paradise Village, Banderas Bay Mx has a guy that does incredible splices! You can give him pre purchased line. Great prices!
16:21 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Yes the restricted sone is Marine Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. It’s a live round test and training restricted zone off of North Carolina. You definitely want to stay outside the yellow buoys the navy and Marines will run you off on live fire days. It’s about 70 miles off shore that you need to go to get around it.
16:21 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks Mark💪🏼⛵️🙏
16:27 Bob (Bug Out Boat) You can also go through the ICW to avoid Camp Lejeune, some times the ICW might be closed to support military exercises so you have to listen to the VHF security alerts. The other option is to head due south and either hug the 4 not south current along the western Gulf Stream or jump to the other eastern side deep Atlantic and head due south for 4 to 5 days off shore. I’ve done both off shore options. Never did the ICW due to constantly man handling the helm. I prefer going off shore around camp Lejeune and hug the coast between Whitesville and Beaufort.
16:38 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Knot not, not. Sorry for fat fingers and spell check.
16:41 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I usually take the time ICW cut from Whitesville to Southport, then hip back out into the Atlantic for 1.5 to two days to get to Charleston. Then stay a couple of days before jumping back out into the Atlantic to get either to fernandita beach or to St Augustine. Then to Cape Canaveral.
16:43 DawnPatrol LaneyMark That would be me, Laney!! 🤣🤣🤣
16:43 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I will then take the ICW from Whitesville to Southport. From Southport I do 1.5 to 2 days near coastal to Charelston SC. Stay a couple of days to rest then jump back out into the Atlantic to fernandita beach or to St Augustine.
16:44 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I solo sail so the ICW does not work well for me. I prefer off shore or near coastal.
16:44 ZORBA- Tomer 🤭thanks Laney🤣🫣
16:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited DUE Sara & Mark to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:45 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Any posse boats in LaPaz or Cabo that can report in on conditions
16:48 Bob (Bug Out Boat) If I’m heading north I just get into the Gulf Stream and ride it around Hatteris to the Chesapeak then duck into the chesapeak. I take the Chesapeak up to the C&D canal to the Delaware the out around Cape May up to the Hudson in New York. I found that to be a great trip for me.
16:50 Maison De Sante On FB go to Sea of Cortez sailors page and see a Richard Boren’s video. Marina Cortez, La Paz had lots of damaged boats
16:56 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Thanks Bob! I’ve copied this into my notes titled ICW according to Bob!! It will be very helpful as a month from now this will be buried in line app. That’s why Zulip was started. If you have a chance, perhaps copy into Zulip under ‘USA eastern seaboard’ so others can readily see it when they want! Thanks again!
16:56 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Thanks saw those didn’t know if we had anyone there directly
16:57 Rob on Avant Looks very expensive. https://www.facebook.com/groups/seaofcortezsailors/permalink/1673895066451858/
17:06 Captain Dietmar meet NARNIA
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17:29 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ZEPHYR Laura & Chris to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
18:09 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz That’s a good nugget of info. Jorge at the marine store at Paradise is a good guy and can get a lot of things done. Didn’t know he had a good splice guy
18:12 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris ZEPHYR Laura & Chris joined the group.
19:25 Voyager - Ed & Liz Added a new note.
20:09 TIAMAT Owen Is there a way to get the fleet updates by email? I got the initial emails when I signed up, but not the new one. Double checked my spam folder…
20:39 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Has anyone run into this issue. I booked a 1 way ticket from Washington DC to Panama through cheapflightsfares.com on Copa. When I set up a Copa account for a seat selection, I pulled up to flights, the second flight was from Panama to Bogota Colombia, on week later. When I talked to cheapflightsfares the representative she said that some airlines create a fake flight to get me a better price than a 1 way ticket. Did I just buy a bridge in New York?
20:54 TIAMAT Owen Sounds similar to skiplagging: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/23/1194998452/skiplagging-airfare-flying-skiplagged-american-airlines
20:54 TIAMAT Owen Which is a real thing and can save money, but can make the airline very unhappy with you
20:57 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Yeah but someone else booked it and it's a week apart. Maybe that is how the third party offers cheaper fares.
20:59 TIAMAT Owen Same idea, skipping a leg to get a cheaper fare
21:00 TIAMAT Owen I would assume it was done by either the online travel agent or some intermediary
21:00 TIAMAT Owen If they did it without informing you, seems sketchy since it could get you in trouble with the airline
21:05 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I looked at buying one way from PV mx to Atlanta $800 but PV to west Palm was only $300 something, taking the same flight into Atlanta! As I was eventually going to end up in west palm, it was another $300 from Atlanta to west Palm. I decided not to stop and see my friend! It’s crazy!!!
21:23 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/fleet-updates

2023.10.22 Sunday
08:02 OZ  Steve & Susan Does anyone in the group have a recommendation for canvas / isenglass - new work / repairs in Cartagena? TIA 🙏
10:43 TIAMAT Owen I know that it’s on the website, but is there a way to get notified by email?
10:51 Perception - Jim Hi @TIAMAT Owen - If you haven't already, try subscribing to the updates here: https://panamaposse.com/subscribe-2
11:02 TIAMAT Owen Thanks! That’s probably what I want
11:39 OZ  Steve & Susan I hear that there is a WhatsApp group for Cartagena. Does anyone know the administrative contact information? Thanks 🙏
11:41 Michael (Fin) @Captain Dietmar where can we find the predict wind seminar recording
11:57 C-YA. Glenn @Michael (Fin) scroll up a few the link is there and also it is posted on YouTube
12:34 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/seminars
latest on is on the bottom
13:54 OZ  Steve & Susan
Cl. 24 #10b1, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.41708246589436,-75.54758994146812
14:40 Captain Dietmar REMINDER OPEN CPN ZOOM SEMINAR STARTS IN 15 MINUTES

This will be our annual pre-season OPEN CPN seminar hosted by Rob Murray and Captain Dietmar

*Requirements:*
Preinstalled opencpn on a laptop or android tablet and running.
https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/downloads.html

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82199105149?pwd=QzBGVmdjRFJwN0h6MUxNWWRwSm9rQT09

14:40 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:40 Cerca Trova-Bruce @Bob (Bug Out Boat) FYI, I PM’ed you yesterday. Did you see the message as you didn’t reply?
15:04 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Dietmar, are you the host? Did you start zoom?
15:05 French Kissing-John Says host in another meeting
15:05 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Ther seems to be a different link in the email invite
15:06 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt yes that is what I'm getting
15:06 Rob on Avant I’m getting”waiting for host to start meeting “
15:07 DoTheThing-M&F Same here
15:08 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’m sorry I didn’t see the PM message. Here is my phone number. 208-250-5333
15:08 Bob (Bug Out Boat) 208-240-5333 sorry typo.
15:09 Aegis, Mary/Ian United Cruisers Cartagena WA: https://bit.ly/2X61RIF
15:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We are on another zoom link. Dietmar is trying to correct it now. I joined from the email I received from Zulip yesterday or today. Maybe try that!
15:11 DoTheThing-M&F I am actually trying both (fleet update and yesterday email) and they both now say Invalid meeting ID…
15:12 Captain Dietmar here is the correct link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82199105149?pwd=QzBGVmdjRFJwN0h6MUxNWWRwSm9rQT09
15:12 Captain Dietmar CORRECT OPEN CPN INVITE LINK https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82199105149?pwd=QzBGVmdjRFJwN0h6MUxNWWRwSm9rQT09
15:14 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris We are unable to join
15:14 Captain Dietmar her eis the link
15:14 Captain Dietmar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82199105149?pwd=QzBGVmdjRFJwN0h6MUxNWWRwSm9rQT09
15:14 Captain Dietmar PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO JOIN
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15:15 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Nope, we’ve been trying for 15 minutes.
15:16 Cerca Trova-Bruce Just sent you a text test message.
15:16 Captain Dietmar Panama | South Pacific | Atlantic POSSE is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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15:39 OZ  Steve & Susan Thank you 🙏
15:50 Galileo Will there be a replay? And if so, where can we find the link?
16:19 SUNDOWNER Lynn And so our journey begins. Step 1 leaving Arizona, headed to our boat in San Diego.
16:20 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
17:06 Blown Away Eileen Will there be a recording posted of the zoom call for open cpn?
17:07 Rob on Avant Yes, will take a couple of days.
2023.10.23 Monday
08:00 Maison De Sante I’ve gotten word that mass protests are occurring right now in Panama (due to a mining contract with the govt) and there are many road closures for getting in/out of the city, port closures at Colon and Balboa, and no road access to tocumen, albrook, David, and panama Pacifico airports- quite a large disruption affecting many. Hopefully this does not last long.
08:04 Rob on Avant All schools in Panama closed today as well, due to the same protests. Sounds like a good day to stay put.
08:45 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole PP boat SV Kathleen left Ecuador last Thursday, 17 of October for Panama. If anyone is in contact with them via satellite please advise them. We will try too. They should be arriving any day now. Thank you!
11:27 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited OKISOLLO Dan Jeanne, David - SV MOJO to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:43 Captain Dietmar A big thank you to @Maison De Sante Nicole - here is the welcome seminar for thoose of you who missed it or wish to watch it again Enjoy !!

https://panamaposse.com/seminars#welcome

The next welcome seminar is Saturday November 18th 2023 !
New Season Panama Posse on boarding ZOOM Call

New Season Panama Posse on boarding ZOOM Call

 

NEW VESSELS ON-BOARDING ZOOM

SATURDAY Nov 18, 2023

14:00 EASTERN TIME
13:00 PANAMA
12:00 MEXICO
11:00 PACIFIC TIME

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Panama Posse
is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting SATURDAY Nov 18, 2023
11 AM Pacific Time
12 PM Mexcio
13 PM Costa Rica
14 PM East Coast

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84650030777?pwd=naFyIAeGLQRhwXZk1aeUKRABaNhaI0.1

15:23 OKISOLLO Dan Jeanne OKISOLLO Dan Jeanne joined the group.
15:33 OKISOLLO Dan Jeanne Hi! We are Dan & Jeanne aboard SV Okisollo. 2010 Island Packet 485. Enroute to Sea of Cortez for this season. Home port Edmonds WA USA. Looking forward to meeting this crew.
17:33 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Welcome to the Posse
We are in the Sea of Cortez (Puerto Penasco) currently and our home port is Sequim WA.
17:43 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Welcome, Dan & Jeanne! Nice to have you aboard ⛵️😎⚓️
23:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Welcome to the Posse, fellow Boiseans!
23:30 Perception - Jim Thanks - nice to see other landlocked sailors in the Posse! Where are you folks at present?
23:32 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Nicole- has there been any word from Karen & Robert Fox on SV Kathleen?
23:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’re at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
23:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @Captain Dietmar , can you please comment on the delays the Panama Canal authorities predicted. Are they for real and affecting leisure travel?
23:46 Perception - Jim Very nice - perhaps we'll cross paths as we head south, we can swap tales of blue seas and blue turf.
2023.10.24 Tuesday
05:16 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you for checking!
I just got this message from Karen late last night…Hi Nicole and JP, we just got a signal. We are approaching Marina Bueno Adventura. The info you sent which we just got, is very helpful. Our passage was very good,no problems.
09:11 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Just had family arrive at tocumen airport last night. The protests were a non event and there were no closures
09:15 QUESO GRANDE Lance It’s a mess today. We are trying to get to a vet in Colon and all roads are blocked according to our driver.
09:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Good luck with that! Let us know if you like the vet. Always good to keep references for our furry friends.
10:36 Captain Dietmar I have no first hand knowledge yet will return to panama next week
there are usual delays between Jan and mid April ( the high season ) with wait times up go 3 weeks from time of measurement.
the canal is also starting a self / online version for small yachts.
The best source of information will be our agents
erick galvez
or waypoint
as they have a frontline view
you can contact them directly
https://panamaposse.com/panama-canal
if you find out any details please share ghem
11:08 OZ  Steve & Susan
Dg. 21d #5485, Cartagenita, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.38797723652411,-75.51798031681835
11:35 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Yes- we got word thru Vista Mar Cruisers that Karen & Robert are in Buenaventura Marina.
11:49 Captain Dietmar Photos
12:03 Captain Dietmar we have uploaded new sat .mbtiles charts for the portion of Cedros Island - to Cabo San Lucas
please feel free to download them from https://panamapossse.com/charts ( zoom level 19 )
the new ones are
MEXICO-BAJA-Isla-Cedros-Boca Soledad 2.3 gig
MEXICO-BAJA-Boca-Soledad-Cabo-San-Lucas 3.8 gig
12:05 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited IDA-Farrah to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:05 IDA-Farrah IDA-Farrah joined the group.
12:11 IDA-Farrah Hi. I am Farrah from IDA, a catamaran. We have 2 kids on board. Martin introduced us when he joined the group at the 21st. Looking forward to be part of the Panama Posse community.
12:18 Maison De Sante Welcome to the Posse!
14:21 TIAMAT Owen Where are you and what age are your kids? We have G10 and B6 currently in La Cruz
15:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Hi. What’s the gps dongle to get gps on your laptop that’s recommended for open cpn?
16:51 IDA-Farrah 2 boys 16 and 13. We are in Rio Dulce, Guatemala
17:24 Rob on Avant There are a ton that work, and you may already have a device that can interface with a usb cord. The OpenCPN list is here: https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opencpn:supplementary_hardware:gps_devices

Too long; don’t want to read version: the BU-353 S4 from globalsat https://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BU-353-S4-Receiver-Black-Improved-New/dp/B098L799NH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=39VW6O537LJ5P&keywords=bu-353s4%2Busb%2Bgps%2Breceiver&qid=1698186173&sprefix=Bu%2B353%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-3&th=1
17:36 Perception - Jim A couple of questions for entering Mexico from San Diego: 1) Any issues with bringing in our provisions (food/spirits)? We are used to being grilled when crossing the US/Canada border, wondering what it's like for Mexico. 2) How much cash should we bring - US ok or Pesos needed before reaching Cabo?
17:44 TIAMAT Owen You will probably get agricultural inspection when you enter. The degree of pickiness seems to vary wildly. When we checked in she took one pack of defrosted beef.
17:45 TIAMAT Owen We got by with dollars down the outside of Baja, but we were with the HaHa. If bringing dollars, make sure to have small bills as nobody has change. Pesos might be easier if you can get them readily
18:03 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hope Maybel is okay! 🐶
18:13 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We came down with the Haha last year and did not get boarded when we cleared in in Cabo for an Agricultural inspection. But, we arrived later in the pack, so the inspectors may have been busy or ‘over it’. Like Tiamat said, it was really inconsistent. Queso Grande got boarded and had all their meat taken.

Two years ago we cleared in at Ensañada as a solo boat and did not have Agriculture inspection.

We went with $500 USD all in $1 and $5 and spent through it down the Baja and in La Paz. Would have been fine with $300 and switch to pesos, but we had no problem using our USD until it was gone.
19:07 QUESO GRANDE Lance We lost all meat in our freezer.
19:16 FREEDOM - Sheri Much easier check-in in Ensenada than Cabo. We had no inspection, but have been there on races before. Have heard some have issues in Cabo, especially with beef. We had full inspection in Cancun. Had we had much, would have had to give up most. They took pity on us. We had lost our freezer in San Blas, so running low at that point.
19:18 Bob (Bug Out Boat) There are always protests in south and Central America. Just go. The people are great.
19:18 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
19:19 Bob (Bug Out Boat) In Writesville will be heading out tomorrow.
19:19 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
19:20 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
19:20 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
19:21 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
19:21 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Videos
20:12 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Chimera, SV Chimera to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:26 Rob on Avant Photos
20:27 Rob on Avant Buckle up!
20:32 FIDO-Jodi & Steve We're still in the Yorktown/hampton VA area, and we have a vehicle. If anyone needs assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.
2023.10.25 Wednesday
04:01 🦜Maison de Sante
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.863633900136346,-85.71877717683093
07:22 DoTheThing-M&F There used to have one in Margarita. You don’t need to go up to Colon center. If you know the where is the PFK, you will find it in the same commercial block.
07:25 DoTheThing-M&F Sorry I meant KFC, and there’s a Dairy Queen. Just walk down from the Sobeys stop if you come with the shuttle bus from Shelter Bay.
07:31 QUESO GRANDE Lance Thanks but we are in Linton Bay Marina at the moment. Couldn’t get to Colon for the vet or Zarpe due strikes and road closures. Hoping today or tomorrow is better.
09:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Any news on the boaters and marinas in Acapulco? Hugo made landfall there as Cat 5 last night.
09:42 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/world/hurricane-otis-acapulco
09:43 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Looks like all communications are put, radio stations down, no one knows the true damage due to no comms in the city
09:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
09:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Let's hope no friends were nearby and Acapulco recovers quickly! I suspect these recent hurricanes require vigilence avoiding floating objects. These were on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta.
11:29 Rob on Avant I’m seeing continued reports of store and highway closures in Panama, resulting in delays and significant inconvenience. All due to protests all over the country. Plan for significant delays. I have not seen any safety concerns mentioned.
11:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What about the canal? Anyone have intel regarding waiting times?
11:57 QUESO GRANDE Lance Yep, we are stuck here until things cools off. Can’t get a Zarpe to leave.
11:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The press would have you believe significant delays for all traffic.
12:00 QUESO GRANDE Lance All major roads/highways are closed. Protesters have the roads blocked
12:00 Rob on Avant The canal isn’t usually subject to protests or protesters. While the canal has announced there may be small boats, I haven’t heard anyone complain yet (but not many transits this time of the year).
12:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Are there any pros or cons using one agent (Erick or Waypoint) over the other or are both essentially equal in terms of cost, service, etc?
13:32 Remedy-Natalie Does anyone have a way to contact Marina Puerto de la Navidad? I've emailed multiple times and my calls just hang up.
13:35 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
13:36 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Is this the numbers you have
13:37 Remedy-Natalie It is. When I call it hangs up. Same email plus another one I've used too without any answer
13:40 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena 🤷 I’m of no help then …….sorry
13:42 Remedy-Natalie That's okay. Thanks for trying. Some Marina's are great to contact and a few are a disaster. We have one that I have a confirmation of reservation and now that we are getting closer they don't seem to know anything about it.
13:44 Captain Dietmar no news out of Acapulco
all comms are down
no news from Vicente nor La Marina Acapulco
13:45 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Oh yes we are quite familiar with that……. More than a few times we just pull in tie up then work it out……. It’s part of the adventure right?
13:46 Captain Dietmar +52 315 100 2636
Harbormaster Secundino whatsapp
13:48 Remedy-Natalie I will try it. Thanks
13:52 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I’ve used that number numerous times successfully including yesterday. I have this number too but never tried it.
+52 314 337 9009
13:54 Remedy-Natalie Weird. The other number I've called several times and it picks up and then hangs up on me. If the What's app number Dietmar doesn't work I'll Try this number.
13:54 Aegis, Mary/Ian Not sure if she still works there, but I always WA’d her and got a response.
13:54 Aegis, Mary/Ian Isabel Isla Navidad Marina.vcf
13:55 Remedy-Natalie Thanks, I'll give a try too
13:57 Remedy-Natalie FYI Dietmars what's app number worked 😊
14:08 🦜Maison de Sante @Aegis, Mary/Ian , Isabel doesn’t work at the marina in Barra anymore
15:57 Ho’okipa-Lisa Photos
16:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa Hopefully protests in Panama will resolve soon. We travel back to Panama via Panama City Nov. 1st and will report any problems, if any.
16:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Finally got out of SF Bay Area and headed south. See y’all in a couple days in San Diego.
17:47 Maison De Sante Photos
17:49 Maison De Sante One of the “road blocks” in Panama. Just plan for your travels to take extra time; bring snacks, water, etc.
17:52 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yes, we will Be Prepared! But will hope for the best.
19:18 Maison De Sante Those who are coming south from California should consider reaching out to this org for delivering needed medical supplies to Mexico and beyond. A bunch of Baja haha boats have signed up. You just need spare room on your vessel for a soft duffel bag and then deliver to specific person/area. Just learning about them now:

https://njt.net/orange-county/?fbclid=IwAR2rOYpW4qs0ueeLcISWyhmLCLS0m3eooavStFXtF65pHtJx23hx-OLPDGQ_aem_Ad3QBfMGrH0rhEiYiOQ6pNNJu8q9YRUcPDGt10eqwiUxMfqBQGJEYVVivmAV6x12xUs&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
21:56 Mocean Sickness Jim @Maison De Sante Are there any special requirements or permits required to transport medical supplies to MX
2023.10.26 Thursday
00:08 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
06:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Simply horrific!
07:05 Maison De Sante Not to my understanding. It’s always a good practice to have a letter from the non-profit for their stated purpose. They probably just deliver basic medical supplies but I would double check that it does not include controlled RX medicine.
10:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Mar Y Sol Bob to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:52 Rob on Avant 261625Z OCT 23
HYDROPAC 3393/23(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
PANAMA.
DNC 14.
MAN OVERBOARD IN 07-19.12N 082-28.30W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
12:34 Captain Dietmar Photos
12:34 Captain Dietmar Here are 25 anchorages between San Diego and Barra de Navidad for mostly easy day hops to get there
13:33 Mocean Sickness Jim Thanks
16:46 Captain Dietmar heavy rains forecast in panama over the next few dsys
16:46 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:09 🦜Maison de Sante Fill Gatun!
17:30 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
17:31 🦜Maison de Sante I’ve never seen this kind of rotation this far south!
18:54 C-YA. Glenn World is changing

18:55 C-YA. Glenn See Panama posse folks Saturday in San Diego
19:51 🦜Maison de Sante
Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.402902466038409,-84.16729979217052
2023.10.27 Friday
08:23 Captain Dietmar looking forward to meeting everyone
10:15 Voyager - Ed & Liz Added a new note.
10:16 Voyager - Ed & Liz Surprised Chacala is not listed. Very nice anchorage / stop.
11:05 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz yes it is. Just now and stern as close as you can to the panga and dingy landing. And believe it or not the port captain the last three times does not care if you check in or not. He told me he sees me that was good enough for him. Also great guide there to go up into the jungle and see very old ruins. If anyone wants his contact let me know
11:12 Celt-Gerry/Angela
North Parking Lot, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.11458936440153,-80.10754980146885
11:19 Voyager - Ed & Liz We have visited there many times. We did a tour there with Chewy, a local.
The port Captain did call out a boat on 16 to come and check in last time I was there this past May.
11:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:50 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz ahhh maybe new port captain. Or change of mind. Yes Chewy is great guy plus water and or what ever else you need
13:49 Rob on Avant https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/exclusive-blake-gang-arrested-small
14:11 French Kissing-John We will be at the San Diego event tomorrow as well
14:12 🦜Maison de Sante Wild story!
14:31 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Those of you thinking of Acapulco for Christmas will almost certainly want to reconsider. Marina Acapulco is just gone. Club de Yates severe damage. Hundreds of sunken boats
14:31 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1717848723475038320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1717848723475038320%7Ctwgr%5E044e606db09dbdc52722709ed24f6e0b43a07947%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fyaleclimateconnections.org%2F2023%2F10%2Facapulco-reeling-from-catastrophic-damage-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-otis%2F&fbclid=IwAR2bvqPeKWyFDKnDU5NcuC0vu6Vzm0HZTXRmUsBt6BXfCuj3A-QJRsQMNL8
14:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1717848723475038320
14:47 French Kissing-John So sad! We were there just a few months ago and really enjoyed it. It’s going to be a long time before they take visiting boats again.
19:15 Captain Dietmar
642 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.622179,-117.100376
19:46 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Dock F1, Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.854549,-116.622633
20:46 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
128 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.34266536472363,-118.3256943382113
20:57 Courage ⛵️ John
2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.71615387314334,-117.2324936385549
21:16 S/VFIN (Susan)
D Dock Marina Cortez, San Diego, CA 92101, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.72736158690669,-117.206326397245
21:17 S/VFIN (Susan) Trying to give our boat “FIN” location here in San Diego
21:49 Captain Dietmar we got you
21:49 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks
21:50 Pause Larry & Beth
Cruiseport Village, Bahia Ensenada, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.85217,-116.621969
21:52 Pause Larry & Beth Larry and Beth aboard Pause, Cruiseport Village, G23, Ensenada. Look forward to seeing everyone is San Diego tomorrow!
2023.10.28 Saturday
07:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What are current plans for folks who had Acapulco on their passage planning. Skip altogether? We’re thinking of going from Zihuatenejo to Huatulco directly next month.
08:40 Maison De Sante Folks might want to consider anchoring off of Isla de Roqueta right outside Acapulco. We didn’t anchor there last season only because it was very busy with other tour boats.
08:44 C-YA. Glenn @Maison De Sante I personally would not anchor anywhere near there at the moment. People with out power food and water. They may see your boat as an easy target. They are in survival mode and want to take care of their families. Me when I head north plan on being over 100 miles off the coast. Be careful keep your head on a swivel. That’s my one cent on the subject
08:51 Maison De Sante Very good point
08:52 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Agreed! Thanks for the input.
09:34 Captain Dietmar let's monitor the progress
I'm sure that yachts returning once infrastructure is restored would be seen as a hopeful sign for Acapulco. Rebuilding a tourist town with this magnitude of destruction will take time.
09:35 🦜Maison de Sante This might be a long shot but I’m trying to troubleshoot my transmission in Marina Paz Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica. Apparently, none of the techs here are familiar with Borg Warner.

Does anyone have a good contact in Costa Rica for transmission repair? I can pull it and ship it to the US but would rather try and rebuild locally.

Gracias!
09:35 🦜Maison de Sante Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque, Quepos : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426254,-84.167107
09:40 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.481624,-86.975867
09:43 QUESO GRANDE Lance Is Rudi Kerkhof (South African) still there? He seemed to have contacts all over. I can share his WhatsApp if he is still around
09:43 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Jeariene and I are cheating. We currently are on a cruise ship in Mexico. We are so sorry to see allof the destruction in Acapulco. I was at Club de Yates for 7 weeks. Made many local friends.
10:05 🦜Maison de Sante I don’t know who that is and that’s not a name given by the marina here for the yard services. I’m probably just going to ship it back to the US to rebuild. I have a guy in San Diego that can do it in 2 days and ship back.
10:07 Maison De Sante For boats heading to Barra de Navidad and having a hard time getting ahold of the office: please respond to this message within 4 days with the name of your vessel, length and beam of vessel, intended length of stay, your email and cellphone and one of our posse members who is at the marina currently will walk it up to the marina office.
10:08 QUESO GRANDE Lance Ok, Rudi was super helpful when I was there and on the hard. He was asking as a tech consultant. Assuming you have talked to Justin Seyler? Good luck!
10:13 🦜Maison de Sante Yes. Spoke with justin. He said that they have no knowledge of this type of transmission. Maybe they just don’t like that’s it in a sailboat and not a sport fisher ;)
10:33 S/VFIN (Susan) Hi there. We have tried but not received an answer about a slip in Barra for S/V FIN, 45’loa 25’beam, 4.5 draught, interested in two + weeks from Dec.,1 2023. Email: mzimmer1953@gmail.com; WhatsApp(cell)858-243-4251;61. Thanks Susan
10:34 Captain Dietmar there are excellent technicians in Puntarenas Cr where the fishing fleet hauls out
11:08 TIAMAT Owen SV TIAMAT, catamaran, 48 ft loa, 24 ft beam, stay just for the posse kickoff dates. Resistor@mac.com, +52 669 286 0477
11:58 Courage ⛵️ John SV Courage, 42’ with 13.5’ beam, Dec 8-17, johnrussellslater@gmail.com, 415-699-4766
Thank you! John Slater
14:44 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
560 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.62118391609972,-117.1008045226335
14:44 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis We’re here. See y’all soon.
18:32 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Cariba to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
18:32 Cariba Cariba joined the group.
18:34 Cariba Photos
18:34 Cariba Hi all Sue and Brian from SV Cariba!
18:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hi Sue and Brian! Welcome aboard! What boat do you have and where are you coming from and going to??
18:38 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Welcome to the posse👍
20:42 BRIGADOON 3 Welcome Sue and Brian.
20:44 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
20:44 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
20:45 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Photos
21:31 C-YA. Glenn Photos
2023.10.29 Sunday
00:11 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BORAGORA to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:04 Cariba We are currently in Marina Coral I. Ensenada...in a week or so will head slowly down the outside of the Baja and towards the mainland Barra area by early December
09:30 SV Whirlwind @MYLA - Julie & John sending you a DM
09:34 MYLA - Julie & John Not sure how to find the DM
09:35 MYLA - Julie & John @SV Whirlwind @SV Whirlwind
09:38 Mocean Sickness Jim @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Kurtis here is a website to see if your vessel as an exisitng TIP. Just enter the Hull#
09:38 SV Whirlwind go to your chat icon and a message is there from me.
09:39 Mocean Sickness Jim @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Here is a website to see if your vessel as an exisitng TIP. Just enter the Hull# https://portalsat.plataforma.sat.gob.mx/aduanas_cpitv_internet/index.aspx#
09:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler This is great info. Thanks
10:15 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Excellent. Thank you Mocean Sickness.
Great event yesterday. Great meeting you and the others. Thank you Capt. Dietmar for…well… everything.

11:32 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista
Cra. 1 #23-99, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.24212620780919,-74.21800017363785
13:34 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Does the Monday conference start tomorrow? Can you give me some details?
13:40 Vingathor Maja&Dino Hey PP. I have a question: Does anyone have any information about extending a Panamanian visa (after 90 days)?
13:43 Rob on Avant You can’t (unless under medical treatment or some other reason, costs a bomb to do, needs a lawyer, etc.). You can either take a weekend trip out of Panama (Costa rica or Colombia popular for that), or pay a fine on exit of $50 per month you’re over the limit.

The visa granted on entry is 180 days for Americans and Canadians 90 days for most others.
13:46 Vingathor Maja&Dino Thank you Rob 😊
14:26 Maison De Sante An update on the protest situation in Panama (what I gathered from the I Go Panama website):
It sounds like the Western-Pacific side of Panama has been most negatively affected by protests:
Boquete out of fuel/gas/diesel. Chiquiri expected to run out of gas and diesel (possibly propane) by the end of the weekend. Reports of continued road blocks that seem to change routinely. Some reports of banned alcohol sales; some stores just banning sales to protestors (depends on the area). Puerto Armuelles out of eggs and low on bread yesterday. Sounds like business as usual in Bocas Del Toro. People flying in/out of Panama and reports of ease with driving on roads in the Bocas area. Airports operating without plan for any closure. Recommended to avoid the Colon area. Anyone with first hand knowledge and in Panama please correct me if any of what I have mentioned is incorrect/needs to be updated.

14:39 SV Whirlwind In Panama City on Anchor. Went provisioning yesterday without any trouble, in fact the roads seems quite calm. Store was not overcrowded or low on stock. I suspect the City stores have warehouses that are still stocked. The upcoming week has a host of holidays coming up including Independence day, Separation Day, and Flag Day. At the moment the situation unfolds on the daily.
14:39 Rob on Avant WhatsApp group for shelter bay reports the daily free bus is unable to make its usual run, but is able to get to one of the smaller grocery stores every day. Some cruisers report using taxis around colon is working ok, but many of the businesses and government offices are closed.
15:06 SV Whirlwind Yes, it is a mixed bag and very location specific. Many businesses, schools, and museums have been closed.
15:25 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I am praying for you all regarding the disruptions in Panama. I fear very soon it’s coming to the US and Europe. Everything we learn in this process is vital. Few questions?

1. Can you still get food, water and supplies?

2. Can you still move locations to less affected areas?

3. Have you all traveled to a location that you can combine resources, talents, and support?

4. Have you identified full service marinas that everyone can get haulouts, maintenance and repairs.

5. Always ensure you have 72 hours of supplies on board if marshal law is in effect.

Take care and please reach out to me and if you can’t answer Any of these questions Incan help. Let me know and I’ll do what I do best to help in these areas.

Best regards, Bug Out Bob.
15:26 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’ve done this stuff for years.
15:27 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Welcome sue&brian fair winds
15:51 Vingathor Maja&Dino We're currently in Linton Bay. Provisioning is bad, nothing much left in the stores. I don't have any knowledge about the road closures. @QUESO GRANDE Lance, do you have any more info?
15:59 QUESO GRANDE Lance We left for Obaldia yesterday morning. It was time to get out of there. Could get to Colon and supplies were not getting to the marina
16:00 QUESO GRANDE Lance *Couldn’t
16:02 Bob (Bug Out Boat) https://www.panamaequity.com/exploring-living-in-panama/guide-grocery-shopping-panama/
16:07 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I don’t want to promote my orgs other than Panama Possey. https://www.myguidepanama.com/supermarket-shopping-in-panama
16:12 Bob (Bug Out Boat) https://icc-ccs.org/piracy-reporting-centre/live-piracy-map
16:13 Bob (Bug Out Boat) https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/news/pirate-attacks-revealed-on-global-map-34955
16:15 Bob (Bug Out Boat) The ICC seems more current. Form regattas as you transit and stay within 3nm of each other in hot areas. Crime is normal in society. Nothing abnormal about it. It’s always higher in tourist areas. Its an opportunity thing.
16:17 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Avoid high crime areas, know what resources are available and you’ll be fine. Any where in the world. Also respect the locals, do as the locals. Don’t think they know your ways. They don’t. You have to know theirs, respect and fit in.
16:19 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I don’t trust gov Intel. They usually have analysts sitting in cubicles. Boots on the ground is way better. Always is, always will be. Share what you see on the ground so others can benefit.
16:25 Bob (Bug Out Boat) https://marinas.com/browse/marina/PA/
16:28 Bob (Bug Out Boat) https://www.thrivelife.com/. I use these supplies when traveling. They will get me through tough areas and I live good while using them.
16:30 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Matt Weatherford turned me onto them. He sailed around the americas solo. He used them, and I use them also to augment when my fresh veggies fail.
16:45 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Bocas is out of gasoline and almost out of propane. But still has diesel.
16:45 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Other than that everything is normal here
16:48 Rob on Avant CSSN seems better than either resource on crime.

https://safetyandsecuritynet.org
16:51 Maison De Sante Dietmar’s upcoming Monday live calls with the posse starting November will be very helpful for everyone and give a sense of ease or better understanding of what to expect with current changes at ports/areas with storm damage and ongoing bureaucracy changes in other countries among other updates. A good portion of people in this group rode out living on their boat during the pandemic when their country of origin called for their immediate return and “everything was shutting down”. We collectively work together with our knowledge, resources, and capabilities to help each other out wherever we are. This is a great community to be part of! 💕
17:01 C-YA. Glenn Stickers
17:02 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff When do those Monday calls start exactly?
17:06 Maison De Sante @Captain Dietmar November 6 is first posse Line call yes?
17:28 Michael (Fin)
Prol. Castillo 077, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.85943824129077,-116.624626477746
17:30 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.998761813685508,-77.76105847951852
17:31 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
17:32 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Haul out completed in La Cruz de Huanacuaxtle. Very happy with Peter Vargas and crew!
17:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Dawn Patrol is looking good 👍
17:35 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Súper exciting!
19:20 Bob (Bug Out Boat) There is. Cold front coming across the US on Wednesday. The cold front and warm weather will likely create storms at the boundary. Try to get as south as possible by Wednesday then just hunker down until the cold front moves through. Just expect thunderstorms along the boundary of the warm weather and cold weather. Weather models likely wil not be accurate in bounds condition along the US East coast. Recommend just staying out for a couple of days until the cold fro t moves through. God bless - Bug Out Bob!
21:33 Captain Dietmar yes first Monday in nov 15.30 utc caribbean & atlantic 16.00 utc pacific
21:50 S/VFIN (Susan) So 4 pm Pacific?
22:44 fickle - Ben Greenwich
23:02 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I’m pretty sure it will be 0800 PST on Nov 6. Daylight savings time ends in the US on November 5 this year and there is a -8 hour offset for PST
23:05 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Unless you’re not of the west coast of California then it will probably be different

2023.10.30 Monday
08:38 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt A friend is looking for a good rigger in Panama, probably pacific side. Any recommendations?
08:39 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
Vía sin nombre, 77675 Q.R., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.48045641816496,-86.9756930575223
09:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Pascual Ortiz Rubio, 28838 La Culebra, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19481736540496,-104.6817184612155
09:25 Captain Dietmar max soto comes down from CR frequently whatsapp +506 8312 1367
10:17 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
WI-29, Withee, WI 54498, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.94475584448093,-90.67500807344913
10:18 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We’re Mexico bound! 🎉
10:19 Mocean Sickness Jim Looking for charts to print (PDF or JPEG) Mexico Pacific - San Diego to Puerto Vallarta #21040,21060,21080,21100,21120 or similar.
10:23 VIVA Pierre & Marie Safe travels!
11:59 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Videos
11:59 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena When we where in Acapulco in June we befriended a young man and his mother that run the little store at the marina. We sent him a message to check on them after the hurricane but we weren’t able to reach him via WhatsApp due to all communication being down. I am thrilled by a message from him this morning that they are ok and he sent me this short video with a different perspective of the damage at the marina. I know there have been others posted but I just wanted to share this with the group
12:30 Captain Dietmar can you pm me his contact I'm looking for vicente
12:31 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Yes Dietmar I will send it right now
12:32 Captain Dietmar thx
13:09 QUESO GRANDE Lance
MH8H+5R5, Puerto Obaldía, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.666244430382354,-77.42153729913427
17:58 Captain Dietmar pictures from the Kickoff event in San Diego
enjoy !

https://panamaposse.com/sdrsvp#23
full gallery
19:46 C-YA. Glenn @Captain Dietmar gracias thank you for all Captain
21:36 Captain Dietmar my pleasure
22:04 BRIGADOON 3 Yes. Thank you Dietmar.

2023.10.31 Tuesday
08:30 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis May I ask, is anyone using agents in Ensenada for the TIP? I remember at the San Diego event a couple people mentioned agents that they liked and did well. Could I request that information please.
08:36 OZ  Steve & Susan ABC-Vat-Refund-To-Foreign-Tourists.pdf
08:37 OZ  Steve & Susan Anyone in the group apply for VAT refund in Columbia? We’re on the hard at Marina Portobello. From what I can understand, I can apply for a VAT refund for goods purchased. Since VAT is 19%, the refund could be significant. TIA
09:14 ZORBA- Tomer ‎+526461218494
Michelle from BC company
She is very expensive, but knows what shes doing...
09:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you. That’s who I got. I’ll see her today. Appreciate the endorsement.
09:18 Mocean Sickness Jim @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Michelle help us get an old trip cancelled
09:29 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Us too. She was worth every penny to have a friction-free experience.
09:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff If you stay at the Marina Coral they take you to the capitanía and walk you through the entire process for a nominal fee. No need for agent. Don’t know about help from any other marina there.
09:59 Maison De Sante Agreed. No agent needed in Ensenada unless you have a TIP issue.
10:01 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim That’s a good point. We only needed the agent because we had an old TIP that we needed to cancel.

If you have your TIP, @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff is right. Clearing in in Ensenada is pretty straightforward.
10:06 Rob on Avant 311330Z OCT 23
NAVAREA IV 1263/23(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
PANAMA.
1. CABLE OPERATIONS 031000Z THRU 10 NOV
BY CABLESHIP LAYLA WITHIN THREE MILES OF
TRACKLINE JOINING
09-39.78N 080-00.00W, 09-41.83N 080-00.00W,
09-51.50N 079-57.22W, 09-52.59N 079-57.68W,
09-52.95N 079-57.83W, 09-53.49N 079-57.98W,
10-02.28N 080-00.47W, 10-11.60N 080-03.10W,
10-15.67N 080-03.80W, 10-20.90N 080-04.70W,
10-21.68N 080-04.19W, 10-24.53N 080-02.35W,
10-29.10N 079-59.40W, 10-33.67N 079-55.45W,
10-45.68N 079-45.10W, 10-59.68N 079-33.13W.
ONE MILE BERTH REQUESTED.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 110001Z NOV 23.
10:11 Captain Dietmar Photos
10:12 Captain Dietmar you need to find a DIAN office
and find out the process for yachts
only works for credit card purchases
10:12 Long Windid @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @BRIGADOON 3 @BRIGADOON 3 @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
10:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Unfortunately, there was a slight problem with the spelling of my name on the registration and my passport.
10:26 OZ  Steve & Susan Working with Marina Portobello. I think this could be a value-added service if the help cruisers with the proper documentation. For us it would be a refund of $350 or more.
10:27 OZ  Steve & Susan *they
12:21 OZ  Steve & Susan https://youtu.be/vupIl68mCYg?si=HjSzdt3VMFjD_RCi
12:21 OZ  Steve & Susan Don’t think I’ll remove my rudder to test, but good information to have and hopefully never need.
12:55 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
16:04 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis What a wonderful escort into Ensenada. That’s the way to come in the Mexico.
16:04 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
16:28 C-YA. Glenn 😀
16:40 S/VFIN (Susan) Nice shot! We are at Naval Marina. Where are you? It has taken 2 days ( so far) to clear in & out. A bit longer than usual.
16:58 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis This is Michelle in Ensenada. The kind lady everyone suggested I used to get my TIP. As you can see by my face, she made it easy and hassle free. Highly recommend her. If you need, DM me, and I will give you her number.
16:58 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
17:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I am in Cruiseport Village marina. With the marina’s help and with Michelle, I was able to check in and do all the paperwork, get my TIP and was done within five hours with everything. Cost was about $355 American. In my mind, though, well worth it.
19:01 S/VFIN (Susan) Sure was! We just had an unfortunate snafu with Baja Naval. Its usually fine here. The one employee who knows what to do was out sick yesterday. But we are otw now. All good. Heading to Cedros Island. Good forecast: seas flat, not much wind though. No Santa Anas. 🤞
21:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Excellent. Hope to catch up with ya somewhere. Fair winds and following seas.
23:48 Captain Dietmar Here is a link to some curated latin music - it's over 4 hours long and is known as the Panama Posse Latin Mix. It does well for a full watch - enjoy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd/view?usp=drive_link

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2023.11.01 Wednesday
09:42 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Cra. 16 #1095, Manga, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.41396086364681,-75.54549481719732
09:55 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Interesting article in the Maritime Executive today regarding delays in the canal. Check it out-

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/panama-canal-plans-to-cut-transits-by-40-due-to-ongoing-drought
10:02 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.687124,-114.883475
10:23 C-YA. Glenn
Aeropuerto 403, Aeropuerto Abelardo L. Rodriguez, 22404 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.5457036596674,-116.9735669714143
10:52 Captain Dietmar Photos
10:53 Captain Dietmar *TRACKING*
for those who would like to see where everyone is please add yourselves to the fleet tracker
1) here is the fleet tracking page https://panamaposse.com/tracking
2) to be added to the tracker for free follow this link [https://panamaposse.com/add-to-tracking] (https://panamaposse.com/add-to-tracking) )
3) for support on how to submit your positions either manually via the predict wind app or automatically follow this link https://panamaposse.com/tracking-support
14:32 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.17874683442261,-112.0664408617765
14:42 Perception - Jim Thanks Captain, Perception’s stereo is going Latin as we clean the 12kg yellowfin we just caught north of Islas San Benito.
14:43 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.55453842322207,-115.6833127142076
15:15 VIVA Pierre & Marie Love it! Smooth and Groovy…Thank you!
15:32 S/VFIN (Susan)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.85758582132855,-115.9484894761033
15:38 SV Whirlwind Picture please! That sounds delicious 😋
15:58 C-YA. Glenn
Vía sin nombre, Internacional Benito Juárez, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.42307853000159,-99.07794951999911
16:15 Captain Dietmar cha cha cha
17:34 Voyager - Ed & Liz Added a new note.
17:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy C
18:37 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.36777,-113.194504
18:41 Remedy-Karl My dilemma: we have been using the Free version of PredictWind and can see the value of moving up to Basic for the 1km winds, but jumping to Standard for another $220 just to report GPS position manually seems a stretch. The fleet reporting page only shows a half dozen or so boats anyway. Sharing my position here is so easy, and free, but there no central page. I can't decide what I should do, so please tell me why you are doing what you are.
18:53 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We have a predictwind datahub that reports our position and uses starlink to do it and also transmits to the ais providers, which gives us free professional versions of fleetmon and marinetraffic, allowing me to see all satellite reports of vessels all over the world. One time cost, no monthly fee
19:03 Courage ⛵️ John almost to turtle bay with a freezer full of tuna: 15 pound yellowfin and 5 pound not sure which kind of tuna. Fish poke and tacos on the menu!
19:04 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
19:05 Courage ⛵️ John flew our spinnaker for the fist time and never want to take it down!
19:05 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
19:06 Courage ⛵️ John anyone know what kind of tuna the one laying in cockpit is?
19:07 OZ  Steve & Susan Photos
19:10 Courage ⛵️ John ah ok. tx!
19:13 Courage ⛵️ John my wife kristine thought it is skipjack tuna
19:15 ZORBA- Tomer Keep the yellowfin...throw the one with the stripes or use it for bait....there is a big difference between the two🐟🐟🐟
19:15 OZ  Steve & Susan You'll probably catch a lot more. At some point you'll likely get a little disappointed when you hook one that you didn't catch a mahi or a tuna. I recommend keeping 3-4" by 1" strips from the back of the bonito. Put them on your lures when you troll - it'll works well for us. I keep a ziplock bag in the freezer.
19:18 Remedy-Karl Photos
19:18 Remedy-Karl I understand!
19:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis We’ll, dolphins escorted us in to Ensenada a couple days ago, now the seals waving “bye-bye” on the way out. What a country.
19:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
19:41 Voyager - Ed & Liz Karl - I'm able to use marine traffic app with just Starlink. No need for the data hub. Not sure what the value is.

 

2023.11.02 Thursday
12:57 Captain Dietmar
Carr. Interamericana 17-8, Villa Carmen, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.79774,-79.869063
12:57 Captain Dietmar First roadclosure due to protests
90 minutes smooth roads from airport towards buenaventura marina
12:57 Rob on Avant Hope you have snacks. Charles from shelter bay was stopped for 4 hours yesterday going shelter bay to Panama City.
12:58 Captain Dietmar apparently heavy rains disperse protests and the assembly is voting on the mining contracts today
13:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa We heard from the policia yesterday that after 2:00pm protests get worse and also the evening. Driving now is a good idea to get to Buenaventura. Cosco Viejo totally close last night after 6:00pm.
14:55 Remedy-Karl Right. Done that and it's the same as the instructions above. They added us to the page but it requires a Standard or Professional plan to actually update your position otherwise you're out of luck.
15:20 Captain Dietmar sorry
best we can do
15:20 Perception - Jim
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68500709024208,-114.8799226168735
16:12 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Carteret County, NC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.71502714147663,-76.70829122726592
16:52 OZ  Steve & Susan
Tv. 55 #22-28, Cartagenita, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.38710730212007,-75.51795818582175
17:27 David - SV MOJO David - SV MOJO joined the group.
18:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz It took us 8 hours on Tuesday to get to vista mar from PTY
18:15 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Via taxi (taxi) the going got much easier after about 8pm
18:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.36742417989727,-115.9754036109844
18:41 Captain Dietmar took 5 1/3 hours to fly to Panama
6 1/2 hours to get to the marina
finally back on board
dehumidifier worked !

18:42 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342159,-80.162369
18:43 Maison De Sante Sounds like LA traffic 😂
19:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Diomedea DavidAndrea to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:29 Courage ⛵️ John great safety tip! we have n95 masks on board, but didn’t think to put them there. Now we have.
19:30 Courage ⛵️ John
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68352017460163,-114.888263829457
19:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Captain Dietmar Congrats!!!
22:26 fickle - Ben It’s also supposed to keep the dry chemical powder from the extinguisher out of your lungs. Or so I’m told
22:34 DawnPatrol LaneyMark When you say ‘we’ , is that all of us or you and them? If everyone, do you have a day and time for the zoom call with the canal agents? Thank you!
23:06 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Green Gulch Rd, Chilcoot, CA 96105, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.64514567530352,-120.0124724300316
23:06 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena On our way to Divergent in puerto Penasco
23:11 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hey PP! Any recos for crossing into Mexico at Nogales (bound for San Carlos)? We’ve unwrapped most all our boat parts from packaging. But our small SUV is loaded to the headliner with parts, provisions, and some personal items like clothes, toiletries, etc.
23:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
23:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena This is our load😂😂😂😂
23:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We are crossing at Sonota it’s a super laid back crossing
23:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Sonoyta
23:21 VIVA Pierre & Marie Yes Sonoyta is small and laid back, closes at night but a significant detour for you guys. Nogales is big crossing, I have no experience crossing with van and boat parts. Have you considered crossing at Douglas, smaller and more aligned with your general direction of travel.
23:23 Remedy-Natalie We've crossed at Nogales and Lukeville multiple times with tons of items. Even with getting a red light they didn't care. They specifically asked this last crossing if we had guns, drugs or money. They didn't care about anything else. Just look casual, polite, you'll be fine.
23:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We update manually. Our tracks often cross land but there’s better than nothing!
23:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I still vote for noforeignland. The App is free, tracking automatic with any GPS enabled phone or tablet, and we can form a PP group. https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208
2023.11.03 Friday
02:03 Diomedea DavidAndrea Diomedea DavidAndrea joined the group.
07:56 OZ  Steve & Susan unsent a message.
07:56 OZ  Steve & Susan @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We use Noforeignland (NFL) too. Stopped using PredictWind once they stopped supporting email updates. We only activate our Iridium for offshore passages; Starlink with NFL is out go-to now.
09:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @OZ  Steve & Susan
09:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff How do you watch nfl on starlink?
10:01 Courage ⛵️ John does anyone have experience with downloadable/printable charts for mexico? Do you have a source or website link?

Short story explaining motivation: our alternator stopped working on a night passage motoring and 12 hours later when I finally tracked down the culprit - corroded voltage sensing wire in our voltage regulator - and got it working again, I realized if I had lost electronic navigation I had no backup charts.
10:06 ZORBA- Tomer Download Navionics to your smartphone/tablet...will be easier to maintain and handle
10:06 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We run Navionics and C-MAP on multiple devices for redundancy.
10:06 Remedy-Karl OMG, that is SOOO m much easier! I haven't used my NFL account in a while but was up and going in 3 minutes with only my cell phone and without the extra $220 in PW subscriptions. Thanks for the reminder!
10:15 Remedy-Karl Might I suggest a Panama Posse group on NFL? Nevermind, it's already there, thanks Serenity! I joined.
10:16 OZ  Steve & Susan We watch on our DirectTV account in Seattle using a VPN (PureVPN). For TNF, we use Prime Video with the VPN.
10:32 Rob on Avant 030131Z NOV 23
NAVAREA XII 772/23(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
PANAMA.
30 FOOT M/V, WHITE AND BLUE HULL,
THREE PERSONS ON BOARD, DISABLED AND ADRIFT
IN 8-22.3N 079-31.6W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
10:46 Cariba We had an old expired TIP and the staff at Marina Coral helped us...no agent required
10:50 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
11:15 FREEDOM - Sheri We bought all printed charts in San Diego before we left.
11:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Devouring this awesome playlist while having breakfast in Baños, Ecuador after spending 7 days deep in the Amazon (we went by canoe all the way to the border of Peru) by canoe, another version of boat life🛶.Gracias Dietmar for a new soundtrack to our life with the Panama Posse.
12:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Bravest catch? Piranha in Cuyabeno, Ecuador Amazon
12:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:14 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I have always crossed there early in the morning as they never stopped me and I was fully packed in a mini van.
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Baja haha boat sunk entering Turtle Bay 1 am this morning 🙁.
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:21 Voyager - Ed & Liz Vessel is Boatbumbgal
12:21 Voyager - Ed & Liz 3 souls onboard - all ok.
12:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Hit rocks entering Turtle Bay. They backed off but hole in the hull. She sank. They got in the dinghy to shore
12:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy That’s horrible
12:27 Ho’okipa-Lisa @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole You two continue to amaze and inspire us! Keep up your awesomeness!!!
14:13 Captain Dietmar we is all those who are interested
15:01 Rob on Avant Yikes!
https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fire-destroys-docked-boats-la-paz/
15:02 Rob on Avant 031937Z NOV 23
NAVAREA XII 777/23(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
PANAMA.
CANCEL NAVAREA XII 772/23 AND THIS MSG, PERSONS RESCUED.
15:25 Bob (Bug Out Boat) How can I pay membership for someone else?
15:26 Bob (Bug Out Boat) They will be transiting from the carribean side to the pacific.
15:26 Bob (Bug Out Boat) Any agents on the carribean side?
15:29 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
15:30 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Here ya go we used Eric
15:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Whoops! (moon excited) That was unintended.

I created "Panama Posse 23-24" group on Noforeignland as a "staging" group to show Dietmar, and only share with other upon receiving his blessings. As he correctly pointed out, PredictWind is an official sponsor of the PP, and they should be given the chance to respond to our grievances regarding using them for tracking. I hadn't intended the NfL group would be promoted and that already six members joined! Apologies to the PP administration and you for the confusion.

I guess that cat's out of the bag, now. Please do not join the NFL group thinking it's endorsed by PP. This is my private initiative only. I will continue to manually upload positions on PW in support of the "officially sanctioned" PP tracking site. Mark
15:52 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
15:52 Mocean Sickness Jim
Dana Point Pier, Dana Point Harbor Dr, 24200 Dana Point Pier, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.46139363398611,-117.7052337660412
16:06 Rob on Avant All agents do transits either way.
16:34 Captain Dietmar 2 LIVE CALLS WITH PANAMA CANAL AGENTS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK

Due to the dynamic changes with the Panama Canal Authority and it's canal policies these calls will not be recorded or made available afterwards.

*WED NOV 8 @ 10 AM PANAMA TIME ( please check your time zones )*
_*Waypoint Yacht Services / Marcus*_
ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7767676818?pwd=OE9Tc2F4S2tuME10ZnhjTUsxbndyUT09
Meeting ID: 776 767 6818
Passcode: 658130

*FRI NOV 10 @ 11 AM PANAMA TIME ( please check your time zones )*
_*Centenario Consulting / Erick*_
ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7767676818?pwd=OE9Tc2F4S2tuME10ZnhjTUsxbndyUT09
Meeting ID: 776 767 6818
Passcode: 658130

These agents will answer your questions with regards to upcoming transit times schedules wait times and procedures including new processes and fees and discounts for the Panama Posse

16:40 Bob (Bug Out Boat) How do I register someone else and pay for their membership?
17:10 Cerca Trova-Bruce Topsail Beach/ Surf City Line
Topsail Beach, NC 28445 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.386799,-77.60259
17:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58345868924257,-105.1300610974431
17:21 Captain Dietmar you can sign them up following the https://PanamaPosse.com/sign-up form
but they need to agree to TOS
22:41 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
770 W Beale St, Kingman, AZ 86401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.18970538678184,-114.0669716522097
2023.11.04 Saturday
11:26 Tidings Of Joy- Joy @Captain Dietmar - Absolutely loving the Latin mix you sent. Captures the vibe down here perfectly. Thanks for sharing with us 😎🏖️🛥️🍹
13:43 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Saturday Zoom somewhere?
13:46 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista “yes first Monday in nov 15.30 utc caribbean & atlantic 16.00 utc pacific “
13:46 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Mondays, yes?
13:55 Remedy-Karl Do we only get one login per boat for Zulip?
14:00 Maison De Sante You can set up a log in per person, up to you
14:52 DawnPatrol LaneyMark @Captain Dietmar can you please explain how the weekly calls work? When do they start, on what platform, time, etc? Thank you
14:55 Cerca Trova-Bruce Great mix. Thanks!
14:56 Cerca Trova-Bruce
5120 Minnesota Dr SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.92633348343233,-78.06177757816677
16:10 Michael (Fin)
16 de Septiembre 27, Marina Nacional, 23950 Bahía Tortugas, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68941718269444,-114.8918381681914
16:12 🦜Maison de Sante @Michael (Fin) - any more details on why the boat that sank was so close to shore?
16:29 C-YA. Glenn @🦜Maison de Sante may have decided on a short cut Woops or 1:30 am crew tired?
17:12 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Venustiano Carranza 249, Ferrocarrilera, 83555 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.31180138786596,-113.5418786108494
17:24 Captain Dietmar weekly calls mondays
15.30 utc Caribbean & Atlantic
16.00 utc Pacific
we'll use LINE group calls
when/if you join please mute your mike

you'll get 2 reminders
1 on Sunday
2 ~ 60 minutes before

to find your local time google Utc time or keep a UTC clock on board or your phone

topics
1) emergencies or relays of vessels w emergencies
2) weather along the route
we go over these spots https://panamaposse.com/weather
3) vesel logistics, issues, general announcements

it's a short informative call and non-mandatory only join if you like.

PLEASE MUTE YOUR MIKE AND UNMUTE TO TALK.

vesel check ins are done via pindrops
15 minute prior to the call
during the warm up portion of the weekly call we ask
WHERE ARE YOU and HOW ARE YOU

17:28 Captain Dietmar your screen will show group call in progress and you'll get an invite within the LINE app to join.
Please pre-configure and install and join this group prior to MONDAYS
We can not add anyone to the group during the call
18:57 BRIGADOON 3 https://doc-00-68-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/0fk8pqb48t8729kb6ticld2a8uq1m20v/c9ig50ueb1kbfcm9ah96ptguv949tsi2/1699141800000/12705140572799532570/18236725090366607001Z/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd?e=download&uuid=d4c20069-629b-4e43-b0f5-d082c6a1aafc&nonce=k9qpl8l7ibmcc&user=18236725090366607001Z&hash=kjq20tecnp465gmhccreifcblgbv7rh3
18:58 BRIGADOON 3 https://doc-00-68-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/0fk8pqb48t8729kb6ticld2a8uq1m20v/c9ig50ueb1kbfcm9ah96ptguv949tsi2/1699141800000/12705140572799532570/18236725090366607001Z/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd?e=download&uuid=d4c20069-629b-4e43-b0f5-d082c6a1aafc&nonce=k9qpl8l7ibmcc&user=18236725090366607001Z&hash=kjq20tecnp465gmhccreifcblgbv7rh3
19:19 Remedy-Karl Sounds good, but when you enter the group url into Zulip you have to enter your login and password. There's no option to create a login and only one was sent to our email.
19:30 BRIGADOON 3 https://doc-00-68-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/0fk8pqb48t8729kb6ticld2a8uq1m20v/4l5ofnb9ibvocoac30eikpsti1ui8aau/1699142475000/12705140572799532570/18236725090366607001Z/1P2-r8FFEp3WZhrc8MvhJrqWVfG3lFNtd?e=download&uuid=e60b55ac-a915-4fde-be20-06f2fdd09827&nonce=tihftrr6eo53e&user=18236725090366607001Z&hash=vh5ohdhphpf5gl37t4885fko52m08a78
19:33 Maison De Sante If you want to add another person to the Zulip you can email registration@panamaposse.com and ask to add another account/email. To be perfectly honest, I think 1 account per boat is sufficient.
19:35 Captain Dietmar email registration@pacificposse.com the second invite
19:37 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kekada II Don & Anja to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:46 🦜Maison de Sante @BRIGADOON 3 what are these links you forwarding to the group?
19:50 Remedy-Karl Thx. We both like to read what's going on and with two accounts you don't miss notifications that the other one already read.
20:11 C-YA. Glenn So we switching to zulip? When? Call on Zulip
20:12 C-YA. Glenn ?
20:31 Maison De Sante The call will be on the Line not on Zulip. Correct me if I am wrong Dietmar… this season we are field testing Zulip on top on keeping the Line to see if it would make sense in the future to switch over.

Everyday communications as of now are best via the Line app. On Zulip you can find country specific information in a more organized platform. Info/protocols still being added.
21:03 Salacia / Peter You’ll be fine. Take the green lane.
22:31 Kekada II Don & Anja Kekada II Don & Anja joined the group.
23:53 Captain Dietmar line calls on line
line is a continuous stream of q & a
zulip is a structured right brain tool to classify and build a knowledge base

we are using both tools to identify best practices for next season
2023.11.05 Sunday
11:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa Reminder: Daylight Savings ended today in U.S.A. Panama is now back on same time as EST i.e. New York City.
12:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ZEEROB Robert&Dianne to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:39 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC & CARIBBEAN AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
PLEASE REMEMBER TO MUTE YOUR MICROPHONE 🎤 UPON JOINING
12:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Sorry Captain I don’t understand what to do before the call. Preconfigure and install what? And join what?
13:07 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne ZEEROB Robert&Dianne joined the group.
13:15 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne
Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.34482802637783,-82.21131077043916
13:19 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne Hello all, we are Robert & Dianne, from Sailing Vessel Zeerob. We left The Netherlands in June 2022. We are in Panama now and will sail to San Blas, Colombia, east Caribe and the East USA up to Maine next summer.
13:49 Captain Dietmar welcome to the panama posse
13:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel's invitation to the group.
13:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Eleuthera- Barbara's invitation to the group.
13:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Eleuthera- Barbara to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled AzureForrest's invitation to the group.
14:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited AzureForrest to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Freefall T's invitation to the group.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Freefall T to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled SV Second Wind's invitation to the group.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Second Wind to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:08 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel joined the group.
14:14 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim If it works like last year (which it sounds like it is), you are already configured because you are here in Line. When Dietmar starts the Line call, there will be a notice that the call has started and you will have the option to join.
15:22 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone have experience entering the Caribbean islands with pets that they'd like to share?
16:16 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/pets

18:52 Captain Dietmar Some of the information in the caribbean is from Toni from MV Sea Trial as they sailed up to Florida from Panama last season
19:31 Courage ⛵️ John approaching bahia santa maria and want to mention a few observations based on our initial experience: 1) starlink is a game changer, especially with mobile priority; 2) we already have a freezer full of yellowtail - fishing here is awesome; 3) Baja Haha is a great way to ease into cruising and Mexico for first timers like us; 4) loved the kickoff in San Diego and look forward to the Monday calls.

Kristine and I are super excited to meet any and all of you as we make our way south and beyond!
20:45 Michael (Fin)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.14091676666667,-114.2879313166667
20:54 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We loved getting started with the Haha last year! We’ll see ya in the SoC soon. 🤙
23:05 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.774733,-112.255896
23:07 SUNDOWNER Jeff Sundowner , Bahia Santa Maria, BCS MX
2023.11.06 Monday
07:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Using Starlink and a fire stick, we have Amazon prime that gets us the Thursday night game, for 6.99 a month each I get Paramount for some of the Sunday games, and peacock for the Sunday night games. On Monday we just play cards..good luck
09:29 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58331938529498,-105.1256773620844
09:34 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
3807 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.8400538508763,-77.20710244922212
09:35 🦜Maison de Sante Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque, Quepos : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426254,-84.167107
09:35 Cerca Trova-Bruce
2781 Pinecrest Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.92498199312428,-78.13166369624628
09:36 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.01621102077526,-111.3369386830473
10:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
CFM8+WVG, Padre Mancero, Penipe, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-1.565347616562215,-78.53314507759971
10:03 Captain Dietmar
Calle 5ta Buenaventura Marina Village #600, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342025,-80.16303
10:04 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.77544347086871,-112.249457913806
10:06 Michael (Fin) Group voice call started.
10:06 Michael (Fin) Group call ended.
10:08 Celt-Gerry/Angela Group voice call started.
10:12 Celt-Gerry/Angela Group call ended.
10:18 ZEEROB Robert&Dianne Group voice call started.
10:23 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69118449931677,-105.2932730970022
10:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69126300694743,-105.2930904058445
11:01 Mocean Sickness Jim
United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.0434070076678,-117.4380084872246
11:01 Mocean Sickness Jim Underway headed to San Diego.
11:10 OZ  Steve & Susan
Tv. 55 #22-28, Cartagenita, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.38710549009054,-75.51794459119021
11:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:22 MYLA - Julie & John On the morning net this morning, there was a boat planning on Charleston today. We just left there. Hoping for Hilton head and Beaufort in a day or so. I didn’t catch the other boat’s name. We are Myla. In Charleston, the anchorage near Yorktown looked fine. We did the Charleston marina and resort. Lovely, too.
11:22 YO-D-YO Mary
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698993,-92.391739
11:28 DUE Sara & Mark DUE Sara & Mark joined the group.
11:33 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483131786157646,-79.94550850242376
11:33 Maison De Sante I found this webpage useful with regards to panama protests/updates on road closures and availability of gas/food/ etc throughout Panama. It’s in English and run by an expat who is trying to update frequently.

https://www.igopanama.com/news/panama-protests-information-for-expats-and-tourists-2023
11:42 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Manzana 010101 16-54, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.345279,-82.254642
12:12 Cerca Trova-Bruce That might have been us. We won’t be there until Thursday. Anchoring out a few more days taking our time down the ICW.
12:14 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group call ended.
12:20 Remedy-Karl Update on PW tracking, but I'm too lazy to search out the old post for a reply.

A second email to PW Support mentioning PP got a button added to Offshore to manually update our position. By manual I mean that even though it is getting old position from the phone we have to type it correctly into the reporting box, but it does work.
12:35 Rob on Avant El Salvador.

I was chatting with Bill this AM, and he mentioned he only has two moorings free at the moment in Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador. If you plan to visit El Salvador in your Panama Posse journey this season (highly recommended), please send him an email at <elsalvadorrally@aol.com> with approximate dates for your visit so he can determine whether he should add more moorings to his field to ensure he has room for you. (Not a reservation, but the registration of your intent).

Thanks all.
12:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole So sorry to miss the first call of the season this morning. We are on a bus to Cuenca, Ecuador and in the Andes with spotty WiFi. Looking forward to talking to all of you soon. We’re planning on navigating from Ecuador back to Panama early December. We arrived in Ecuador the end of April and have been so grateful for a secure marina and the opportunity to continue sailing during hurricane season elsewhere.
Jean-Philippe wanted me to share this image of Acapulco he found last night online. We loved our stay at La Marina Acapulco last year and our time on the mooring with Vicente beyond words, incredible experiences in a place that has needed and deserved more support for so long and now more than ever.
https://www.burnabynow.com/environment-news/families-hunt-for-loved-ones-not-heard-from-since-hurricane-otis-pummeled-acapulco-7744695
12:51 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:02 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista You got some serious beef with Mike, eh? Giggles aside, the call was informative, entertaining, and refreshing to speak with a like minded group. Thank you! Mic 🎤🎙️muted!
13:48 SongOfTheSea_Grant Group voice call started.
13:48 SongOfTheSea_Grant Group call ended.
13:53 Celt-Gerry/Angela
United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.26994732725034,-81.1265330761671
14:05 Cerca Trova-Bruce
2125 Lexington Cir, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.87464046942527,-78.57067649330803
14:20 Mocean Sickness Jim
3100 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA 92109, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.76562391066993,-117.2475851990518
14:20 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
14:24 🦜Maison de Sante Weather looks great! One of my favorite anchorages.
14:48 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim SPLINTERS Eric & Kim invited SPLINTERS Eric & Kim to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:49 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim SPLINTERS Eric & Kim joined the group.
14:54 QUESO GRANDE Lance Club De Pesca
Via 40 67-220, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.414203,-75.54428
15:28 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.25890597416665,-113.0068157985806
15:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sorry I missed the first call of the season. I’m out here in the ocean without cell service, duh, and didn’t think about the STARLINK until much later. (Still not use to having that onboard.) Dropped a pin at our present location. Google is not even sure where it is. 😁 It just goes, “Location?”
We’ll be in Cabo San Lucas tomorrow night and parking doesn’t look good. Being the end of the Ha-Ha and all. Any advice on check in procedures?
15:43 Maison De Sante So long as you are cleared into the country of Mexico it’s easy. If you anchor out, there’s a dinghy dock (with security) at the marina you pay a small fee to use for the day. From there you can walk to the Port Captain.
15:45 Maison De Sante Photos
15:46 Maison De Sante Circled in red is the dinghy dock- next to the boat ramp.
15:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you. They told me in Ensenada that they would come to the boat for inspection and customs check. So, wasn’t sure how that would work if I had to anchor up.
15:51 Maison De Sante The port captain in Cabo may ask you for some kind of maritime competency such as a maritime certification. We showed him a Boat US card which was fine- a free and easy online class.
15:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Cool, I got that.
Great. This sounds doable, even for me. 👍
Thanks again.
15:57 Maison De Sante If you are already cleared into Mexico (via Ensenada) there is a very low chance they would inspect you as agriculture should have done that in Ensenada. Your biggest “pain” will probably be jet skiers circling your boat from one of the cruise ships nearby. Enjoy some fish tacos and a cold cerveza 🍺
15:59 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis That’s why I’m glad I got to keep my deck cannon. Been hoping for a chance to use it.
😁
16:00 Maison De Sante Cabo (and puerto Vallarta) are great places to make sure you have some harder to get meds for your emergency medical kit on board without an Rx 😉 just FYI
16:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Excellent. That’s welcomed advice.
16:01 Maison De Sante Please share photos of your deck cannon! Extra bonus points if shown in use 😂
16:03 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis 🤣😂
Will do.
Just don’t want to untarp it yet.
But, coming soon.
17:47 Captain Dietmar I got mic beef.
2023.11.07 Tuesday
09:16 Celt-Gerry/Angela Do you have a contact in Marine traffic I can reach out to? I tried contacting them to share my data using datahub as you do but they don’t seem to know what I am talking about.
09:19 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena You do not have to make contact with marine traffic, they monitor AIS transmission
09:29 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle You need to set yourself up as a station on their website. It will then send you an email with a station ID and an IP address to direct your traffic to. You need to then input this IP address to your datahub
09:30 Celt-Gerry/Angela Ah ok that’s what they mentioned - thank you
09:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
09:36 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/205282657-Add-an-AIS-Receiving-Station-to-the-MarineTraffic-Network
10:17 Celt-Gerry/Angela Yay…I did it. Thank you for the suggestion
10:48 Captain Dietmar https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/231106/canal-panama-incrementa-ganancias-pese

profits at the canal are up 14%...
11:37 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel Long line well-marked with black flag but line extending from both sides with lots of floats. Fisherman led us through a safe place. North of Punta Mita and south of Isabel Coordinates 20º55.8’N 105º38.8’W
13:55 Courage ⛵️ John Does anyone have experience integrating Predictwind’s DataHub AIS information (communicating via Starlink) with a MarineTraffic Mobile Station (we set one up on their website with our mmsi)? Our AIS class-b transponder crapped out (will fix or replace in Cabo in couple days), and we read it is possible to post our AIS information to MarineTraffic and no longer be a ghost ship to the other 100 boats travelling in close proximity (especially helpful at night).
13:56 Courage ⛵️ John I have reached out to predictwind support
14:06 Captain Dietmar preditc wind's support has been very helpful support@predictwind.com
14:08 Courage ⛵️ John I will report back how-to do it if and when I figure it out.
14:31 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John cool I have the predict wind data hub. Never figured out how to hook it all up. Yet I no longer have the paid for predict wind version anymore and turned off the go. So no use now
14:48 Courage ⛵️ John matt from predicwind has sent instructions. I will implement and test later. Right now I amat a party. Priority is party 😎
14:48 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Been wondering where you were.
15:46 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Vía sin nombre, 48894 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.47279038359731,-105.060799071688
15:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
15:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Absolutely gorgeous spot for those of you on way to Barra.
15:49 S/VFIN (Susan) Stickers
15:50 Mocean Sickness Jim
604 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.62228649855911,-117.1017353300989
15:51 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
15:55 Courage ⛵️ John Bahia Santa Maria, Baja Pacific Coast
15:55 Courage ⛵️ John
23748 BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.78159360103976,-112.2615671080386
16:04 Mocean Sickness Jim @Pause Larry & Beth. Hi Larry we met in Chula Vista. We will be in Ensenada tomorrow are you still planning on departing on Friday?
16:42 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yes. We had to do this because your transponder doesn't send our own signal through nmea so we had to create a signal through the datahub. Predictwind will help you set that up, there are a bunch of steps and settings including a specific code you need
17:13 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TOMORROW 10 AM PANAMA TIME

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18:02 Voyager - Ed & Liz On our list to visit. Hope to leave Paradise Village within the week.
18:03 Voyager - Ed & Liz
Blvrd Nayarit 4, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.6921065505076,-105.2934515241298
18:10 Voyager - Ed & Liz I've not signed up for Zulip yet. About to. Apologies if I missed any instructions. Do I use my name or boat name when creating the account?
18:21 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
00000, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.22611,-82.256727
18:42 S/VFIN (Susan)
Vía sin nombre, 23748 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.63778651390092,-112.1376811170709
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20:25 Mocean Sickness Jim Any boats in Ensenada heading south interested in buddy boating?
22:18 Pause Larry & Beth Hello Mocean Sickness. Larry and Beth on Pause are planning to leave this Thursday, late morning from Cruiseport Village in Ensenada. Weather permitting, heading direct to PV.
22:49 Mocean Sickness Jim We are looking to explore and enjoy a few stops on the way to PV.
22:52 Pause Larry & Beth There are some amazing places to see along the way. We have done it a few times and are ready to be warm! Have a great trip and hope to see you further south
2023.11.08 Wednesday
00:00 Courage ⛵️ John I am pleased to report that setting up a MarineTraffic Mobile Station using Predictwind Datahub through Starlink is successful. My vessell is now visible on AIS sites, such as vesselfinder and marinetraffic. Essentially, my vessel is now a terrestrial AIS station scooping up and relaying vessel AIS positions for my vessel and all vessels around me. This is an alternative to having a working AIS transponder (sadly mine failed). No longer a ghost ship.

The setup was very easy: 1) setup a station on MarineTraffic (login - account - my stations - add receiving station); 2) get email with unique ip address and port for your new terrestrial station; 3) program Datahub to aggregate and report (login - nmea - internet ais - custom - please choose - custom - input ip address:port - save & apply.
00:17 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Sweet, welcome to the club! Once you get some statistics, you will get upgraded to better plans on marinetraffic. Try setting up with fleetmon also, I like it much better
01:13 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Added a new note.
03:30 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Sounds cool. Quick question. When you say it’s an alternative, does this mean you are showing up on other vessels’ chart plotters? Or, do other vessels have to be looking at Vesselfinder, etc to see you?
08:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent question. I’m wondering the same!
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09:32 Courage ⛵️ John We checked with the fleet and no they can not see me real time. We are contacting marinetraffic and predictwind to find out why not. At least we are visible on the web. That’s a step in the right direction!
10:14 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle It does not make you visible to other ais stations. Only on the web apps
10:45 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel More longlines near Mazatlán - we were following the thumb line from punta mita to the El CID entrance and saw several within 10nm south of old harbor. One was very long 10 nm south of old harbor with a panga and black flag at one end, black flag at other end and about five dark red flags in between. Hard to see in the chop and overcast. Might be better to head in to shore sooner if headed this way as I doubt they have any by where the container ships and shrimp fleet anchor out.
11:14 DoTheThing-M&F Gracias 🙏
11:31 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel Thumb line was an autocorrect of rhumbline, to be more clear. The position of the really long line was 23º06.6’N and 106º27.6’W. If you can find the panga watching the line, sail to it for guidance around. We wished we’d gone that way on the long one as we had to divert a long way to go all the way past the full run of the line and I think if we’d chosen the other direction it would have been shorter.
13:37 Captain Dietmar lat long ?
14:26 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel 23º06.6’N 106º27.6’W
15:37 Salacia / Peter Data hub doesn’t transmit AIS over VHF, though, right? So it’s not really a transponder replacement. Other traffic will only see you if they look online, unless you also have a transponder. Correct?
17:10 OZ  Steve & Susan
Cl. 24 #10b1, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.41802071199357,-75.5468969073065
17:22 Mocean Sickness Jim
Lázaro Cárdenas s/n, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.85524430264392,-116.6225864614734
18:05 Celt-Gerry/Angela
North Abaco, The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.77254086415982,-77.33281061053276
18:14 Remedy-Natalie
Av. Sahuaro 130, Sector Bahia, San Carlos, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.94786,-111.063591
20:12 Courage ⛵️ John this is my understanding now too. I thought our ais receivers also received data from satellite not just locally but seems not. oh well. we will fix/replace our transponder in cabo. again. grr.
2023.11.09 Thursday
01:06 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Correct. It only reports your position online and those positions of other vessels that you receive.
06:56 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Charleston County, SC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.03428422398304,-79.54012425536501
09:08 Courage ⛵️ John Which port is best to a) get rigging done (need forestay shortened), b) have a stainless frame fabricated on our davits for more solar, and c) marine electronics service to fix or replace ais transponder: cabo san lucas, la paz, or puerto vallarta? Since not emergencies, we have time and flexibility to go where we need to get services.
09:35 Remedy-Natalie We used Dawn Rigging in La Paz two years in a row. They were great. Showed up on time and did very good work. We felt their pricing was very fair.
09:36 Rob on Avant La Cruz near PV or Mazatlan. Either would have the trades you need and be a reasonable place to hang out while you wait. La paz tends to be more overwhelmed with haha boats this time of year
09:37 Rob on Avant Report from Honalee on Facebook in san blas islands, Panama.

IMPORTANT MALARIA REPORT!!
"Hello, everyone. He wanted to let you know that it seems there were 14 cases of malaria in Chichime Grande. There was fumigation here in the last few days and the panga from the health post came and informed us about it yesterday. So now everyone is warned. 🌻"
09:38 Remedy-Natalie In La Paz +526121619087 Sergio Gallindo does stainless fabrication. We've not used him but I've heard good things about him. He is very busy so you have to book a spot with him
09:40 TIAMAT Owen La Paz and La Cruz are both about to be very backed up once the HaHa boats get here
09:40 TIAMAT Owen When we talked to the yard La Cruz in December last year, they were booked out to late February
09:43 Maison De Sante We used Sergio in La Paz for making new stainless davits for our dinghy (with solar on top) and adding stainless to our dodger for more solar - he did a great job.
09:45 ,☠️Delta Swizzler When in Alameda CA, we Had our stainless fine by Mario. He tools us to use Sergio in La Paz. He voiced for him since Mario trained Sergio years before. I’ve always heard good reports about Sergio.
09:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I’m sorry spellcheck changed many words! Mario vouched for Sergio since he had trained him years earlier.
10:44 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We’ve had stainless, canvas, and bottom paint done in San Carlos. Our buddy boat has had stainless, rigging, refrigeration, and electrics in San Carlos. Lots of good trades. Big sailing community. Work hard where you can do your own work and have your own trades in. And you can stay on the boat in the work yard.
10:48 Courage ⛵️ John we will try to arrange services in la paz and if booked try san carlos and/or la cruz.
10:49 SUNDOWNER Lynn
P.º de La Marina 4732, El Medano Ejidal, Colonia El Medano, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.883425,-109.904927
10:49 SUNDOWNER Lynn Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
11:40 Remedy-Natalie If you go to San Carlos here are a couple recommendations. Carlos Perada +52 622 101 4386 rigging. Jesus Salas does electrical, plumbing and rigging. But he is super, super hard too get a hold of because he is so busy. +52 622 111 0581. Use What's App to contact them.
11:59 Salacia / Peter Another vote for Sergio. Good design skills and good fabrication and polishing. He imports 316 tube unpolished and has his team polish it in MX. For rigging, right across the street from Marina de La Paz, back in the parking lot to the left of the chandlery is a good rigger. Had them make up some lifeline wire for me, very quick, not very cheap, but good quality.
12:00 Salacia / Peter Sergio Galindo
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13:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Where is Chichime Grande?
Also, I have a humble request of the entire Posse given the vast territory we cover. Please add a country name when referring to the smaller spots, marinas, towns and anchorages.
Thanks!
13:54 Rob on Avant Um, San Blas Islands, Panama.
14:04 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks for clarifying Rob. But is the “um” really necessary?
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15:39 🦜Maison de Sante Hi Jeff, the beginning of Rob’s statement says, in San Blas Islands, Panama. I’m sure that’s what the “um” was about. This is a friendly group. Please take no offense.
16:55 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Rob messaged me directly to point that out. Didn’t notice it up there. 🤪 No offense taken. Thanks!

In any case there are lots of posts referring to places that, being new to cruising this part of the world, we’ve never heard of and it’d be nice to have a little more info.
17:12 Maison De Sante I think it’s a great idea! Also, names of places in Central and Latin America get used more than once so it’s nice to clarify.
17:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff 👍🏻👍🏻
17:18 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I been in PP since the beginning and even I wish the cruisers would qualify with a country abbreviation
17:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.29819210708804,-104.8370280497173
17:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce St Johns Yacht Harbor
2408 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.753403,-80.013332
17:59 Perception - Jim Anyone have a good source of info on the current situation in La Paz? Planning to head up into the Sea of Cortez in the next few days, and wondering if we should visit or bypass.
18:00 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.08226342007217,-110.2884485874439
18:59 Captain Dietmar VID-20231109-WA0023.mp4
18:59 Captain Dietmar Political unrest continues in downtown Panama 🇵🇦
19:02 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Yikes! (!)
19:05 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Does anyone have a freezer/fridge contact in the Northern Sea of Cortez, preferably Baja side (currently in Bahía San Luis Gonzaga going south)?
19:07 Remedy-Karl I only have one that I WOULDN'T recommend in Puerto Penasco.
19:43 Salacia / Peter Hector Cambas
+526121008790

19:43 Salacia / Peter +526121418158

19:44 Salacia / Peter One or the other is a refrigeration guy in La Paz. Came to Puerto Escondido for us. The other is a canvas guy in La Paz. Sorry, can’t remember which is which!
19:45 Salacia / Peter Call Hector Marine. Came up to Puerto Escondido to bring us a controller, reasonable price. Definitely give him a call.
19:47 Maison De Sante Hector Cambas does the canvas in La Paz. I don’t think that’s his last name though… probably autocorrect for canvas
21:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Cambas is Hector's last name. Company is Dinghy Chaps Authority. WhatsApp: ‭+52 612 100 8790. Excellent canvas work.‬
21:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We're planning on rounding Cabo Corrientes during this call. Will it be recorded? The first one wasn't.
21:52 Rob on Avant Weekly calls are not recorded.

2023.11.10 Friday
09:38 OZ  Steve & Susan IMG_1151.JPEG
09:38 OZ  Steve & Susan IMG_1148.JPEG
09:44 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks for the report! I had been considering a haul out there to soda blast and start with a new barrier coat so this really helps to have your first-hand experience.
09:45 Tidings Of Joy- Joy https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/panama-canal-auction-sets-record-4m-for-slot-as-congestion-grows
09:46 Remedy-Karl No one is answering 16 in Topolobampo. Our radios are set for USA. Is that correct or should they be international?
09:48 Rob on Avant 16 is the same on both. Mexico uses the *USA* channel settings. In many marinas the dock workers have poor handhelds or no radio at all, so often you have to be really close to connect.
09:48 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt If I recall there are only two channels that are different in USA versus international. 16 is universal hailing. Maybe Topolobampo is monitoring a different channel
09:54 QUESO GRANDE Lance They never answered us either. We ended up waving to someone on the dock. The line handlers came out then.
10:04 Remedy-Karl Thanks all. I was trying to hail the port captain who didn't answer even though we heard him talking to others. Maybe my gringo accent! Lol

Anyway, Whatsapp to the Marina owner got us the call to go in. I'll leave the radios on USA.
10:13 Blown Away Eileen We just had a similar experience to SV OZ at portobello. We highly recommend it as a place to go!
10:17 Mar Y Sol Bob Mar Y Sol Bob joined the group.
10:34 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Thank you to all who chimed in on the fridge expert; much appreciated.
17:07 Remedy-Karl
El arbolito, Bo. los Conchos 149, Pesquera, 81370 Topolobampo, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.600231,-109.058302
17:07 S/VFIN (Susan)
L Dock, 23403 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.06318701184181,-109.6765065724794
17:40 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.94428776712629,-75.04027715359689
17:46 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.96121510916861,-116.28940703589
20:46 Captain Dietmar Photos
20:47 Captain Dietmar SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Fri Nov 10 2023

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

*1. Southwestern Caribbean Sea:*
A broad area of low pressure is forecast to form in the southwestern
Caribbean Sea by the middle of next week. Thereafter, environmental
conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system
while it meanders in the Caribbean Sea through the latter part of
next week.

* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

20:47 Courage ⛵️ John Marina Cabo San Lucas
Boulevard Marina s/n (Dock 4), 23450 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.882847,-109.909497

2023.11.11 Saturday
07:43 Salacia / Peter Was Hector able to help you out?
11:38 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T He hasn’t replied to my message yet, thanks for asking. We are still a bit away and I’ll follow up with him by phone call as we get closer.
12:14 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
12:14 Mocean Sickness Jim Started fishing today
12:17 Celt-Gerry/Angela
Pelican Shores Rd, Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.54806851889097,-77.05834015709446
12:18 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
19:12 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Bahía Azul, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.145983,-81.938403
19:24 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.39489657345944,-115.95270562922
19:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1282 New Cut Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.70722753858465,-80.17492748228706
19:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Puerto Amistad
Bahía de Caráquez : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.604809,-80.42532

2023.11.12 Sunday
09:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Good morning. Anyone know a good AC repairman or marine electrician in Barra?
09:32 TIAMAT Owen We used David Medina in La Cruz, +52 322 227 5560. He told me he used to go as far as Barra, but that he’s too old for that now. But he might know someone who does?
09:32 Captain Dietmar here is a good guide with all the resources for barra de navida
https://panamaposse.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/mexico/Barra_Resourse_Guide_V1222.pdf
Pancho( whatsapp +52 315.104.3289 ) is the goto guy for all boat issues and has lot's of resources

09:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks!!
09:53 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:53 Captain Dietmar EARLY WARNING
Late in the season but chances of hurricane formation 50 % now up from 30 % a few days ago

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16:15 C-YA. Glenn C-YA. Glenn changed the group's name to "PANAMA POSSE 23-24".
17:59 Courage ⛵️ John Is it helpful for us to post reviews and pictures of sites that are in good nautical already. For example, we are anchored in Los Frailes, Baja California Sur, and the writeup is pretty much spot on, but it’s from 2008, so wondered if you want any confirmation or new pictures or whatnot showing that yeah it’s still an awesome stop bashing up to la paz 😁
18:01 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.37892902976837,-109.4235149770975
18:02 Courage ⛵️ John that pin didn’t work lol
18:06 Captain Dietmar yes please add your comments and findings as you see them fit -
18:07 DawnPatrol LaneyMark It shows you in Los Frailes. I think it would be helpful to update!
18:15 Courage ⛵️ John comments in good nautical or here?
18:16 Courage ⛵️ John ok good. mine says “mexico” which is not very specific 🤣
18:20 Captain Dietmar good nautical
19:42 Voyager - Ed & Liz Added a new note.
19:47 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.63118329110628,-115.7793639600277
19:50 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
21:39 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
21:40 Courage ⛵️ John 18 boats atanchor in los frailes

2023.11.13 Monday
07:26 Captain Dietmar picture ?
07:28 Ohana Chad & Nicole Ohana Chad & Nicole joined the group.
07:34 Ohana Chad & Nicole Hi!! This is Chad and Nicole Connor from SV OHANA. We have a G17, B14 and a dog named JJ. Currently we are in Grenada looking to finish up some boat work. We will be heading to the ABC’s, Columbia, Panama, Galapagos and then to MX. Really looking forward to a great season of cruising!!!!
07:37 IslandBound Bill&Mel Is there a link for the line meeting today?
08:02 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
6016, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483246,-79.945818
08:03 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Back in Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos Panama. Still on the hard, splashing tomorrow - Walt
08:04 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
09:22 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ho’okipa on much needed sea trial. Cruising up to Starfish Beach, Bocas Del Toro, Panama. (May miss call.) Checking transmission gear box which was a little unhappy on our return. Will check all other systems too. Great to be back on the water.
09:24 Perception - Jim
La Paz, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.32596972107399,-110.3334803972353
09:24 🦜Maison de Sante You will see when the call goes active on this LINE group
09:26 Captain Dietmar
Calle 5ta Buenaventura Marina Village #600, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.341866,-80.16298
09:28 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
PLEASE DROP YOUR LOCATION PINS INTO THE CHAT
PLEASE MUTE YOUR MICS WHEN JOINING THE CALL
09:32 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:32 Captain Dietmar We have submitted a missing persons report on behalf of Vicente Herrera - if you know him or of him please report him via WHATSAPP to +52 1 747 226 7199
Datos de la persona desaparecida:
-Nombre: Vicente Herrera Carrillo ( o Carillo )
-Lugar de alojamiento (hotel/Colonia o último lugar en el que se encontraba): se encontraba en su barco en la mitad de la bahia ubicacion exacta del barco
16.841146084645498, -99.90581237840158 ( ver foto )
-Parentesco: (familiar, amigo o conocido): Capitan
-Fecha de último contacto: Octubre 14 2023
-Número telefónico: +52 744 439 8184
-Señas particulares (tatuajes, cicatrices, lunares, etc.):
-Fotografía (reciente): adjunto
-Datos de vehículo: Embarcacion
-Marca de vehículo:
-Color: Blanco - Grande de 2 plataformas
-Características o señas particulares:r
09:34 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.30011940000002,-104.8164214999997
09:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Captain Dietmar Thank you. Vincente is such a nice guy. Hope he is found soon. Maybe in a hospital somewhere recovering.
09:35 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.63254052299006,-80.32021518246071
09:35 QUESO GRANDE Lance Club De Pesca
Via 40 67-220, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.414203,-75.54428
09:36 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Does some one Vicente's son's number
09:51 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Blvd. Manlio Fabio Beltrones 3c, El creston, 85506 San Carlos, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.95865643314558,-111.040892797957
10:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
9HVG+JMX, Av. 3 de Noviembre, Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.6062392517929954,-80.42201047770718
10:02 YO-D-YO Mary
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698576,-92.391926
10:05 Remedy-Natalie
SIN 22, 81370 Topolobampo, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.587669,-109.060743
10:05 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.09698240254333,-115.0735318111989
10:05 Panama Posse Group voice call started.
10:09 OZ  Steve & Susan
Marina, Carrera 1 #23-99, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.24110725786222,-74.21626976965418
10:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
608 Wavecrest Dr, Orlando, FL 32807, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.53450389959988,-81.32259732130284
10:09 Panama Posse Group call ended.
10:10 Maison De Sante Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque, Quepos : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426254,-84.167107
10:10 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483075081188266,-79.94505688548088
10:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.30069496741289,-104.8371843265813
10:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208

10:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:35 Pause: Beth & Larry
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.09212127702598,-110.4707866721884
10:35 Qué vendrá
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69160616055371,-105.2930066362023
10:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
Avenida Camaron Sabalo s/n, 82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.268003,-106.463421
10:39 Remedy-Karl
El arbolito, Bo. los Conchos 149, Pesquera, 81370 Topolobampo, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.600244,-109.058283
10:56 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.1039913278077,-111.2766082804
10:57 DoTheThing-M&F
Paseo de los Cocoteros 67, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexique : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69549608921755,-105.2936452823503
11:02 Blown Away Eileen
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.566445915494949,-78.81028940173246
11:28 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole A news report with Vicente from Acapulco: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=913432140205998&id=100044812577827&mibextid=VhDh1V
11:29 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:30 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole This is information we just received about Vicente in Acapulco from our friend who worked at La Marina Acapulco.
12:37 Ho’okipa-Lisa @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Would you please translate or explain. Not sure I’m reading correctly.
12:49 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle "hello, Vicente is good, but his family passed away. He doesn't have cellular for the the moment. For now, it is recommended sailboats do not go to Acapulco"
12:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa Copy. Thought that’s what it said. How awful for him.
14:16 Fickle Muranda To translate a bit :
There was no warning from the authorities and a set of 30 foot waves hit his boat. And his family was down below and went down with the ship. He was on deck and survived. Over 500 boats sank.
😩
14:25 Fickle Muranda 6 meter waves. So maybe math is off…maybe more like 20 foot waves.
14:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Kate Moylan's invitation to the group.
14:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kate Moylan to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:41 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Hello all, this morning on the call someone mentioned that the Posse's recommended agent to enter into San Andreas had lost his licence? Just wondering if there is another recommended agent who won't nickle and dime us to death?
16:01 Captain Dietmar Julian Watson has regained his license we are waiting for proof
16:29 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.68579233906016,-114.8860301916626
16:40 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Thanks. Is there a list of Posse "preferred" on the website?
17:02 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Colleton County, SC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.54360055474375,-80.45230485498904
17:19 PRIYA Brandt Group call ended.
17:32 ZORBA- Tomer Group voice call started.
17:32 ZORBA- Tomer Group call ended.
19:06 Captain Dietmar negative
he was our preferred so we are looking gor alternatives
let us know what you find

19:30 Celt-Gerry/Angela
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.85788651720626,-76.16323095093422
20:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
20:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings of Joy and Serenity at Tenacatita MX
20:53 SV NorthDawn Sheryl I will use the list on Noonsite. Hoping for a good weather window after the 19th! Fair winds all.

Is there anyone in Sun Andreas right now from the Posse?
21:12 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Blvd. Marina Mazatlan 2852, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26881,-106.465339
21:13 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
21:20 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.98604613818054,-109.824447222054
22:52 Rob on Avant Photos

2023.11.14 Tuesday
10:15 Michael (Fin)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.76292296659294,-105.5160820638606
10:24 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.03677563185719,-113.5423357599541
11:13 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
11:13 Courage ⛵️ John caught our first mahi mahi!
11:21 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
11:21 Mocean Sickness Jim We have Tuna on board
11:27 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Nice fish!
11:28 Pause: Beth & Larry Photos
11:28 Pause: Beth & Larry The fish are biting- our first catch yesterday!
11:29 DoTheThing-M&F Good morning
Did someone ever subscribe to a Home Depot pro account in Mexico with PananaPosse? I did and still waiting for a confirmation but I am wondering how much the reduction are applied fora pro account. Thanks for sharing
11:29 DoTheThing-M&F Photos
12:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19691580642681,-104.6819289475995
12:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff In Barra waiting for y’all to show up!
12:11 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
12:11 Mocean Sickness Jim Got to test out the Hookah system yesterday. Keep an eye out for those trap markers
12:17 Maison De Sante Photos
12:17 Maison De Sante Panama City from above
12:25 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Beaufort County, SC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.47876782658454,-80.5445886477665
12:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Long line in Tenacatita Bay. 19 15.35n 104 49.67w (Northern end of line). Extends South from the coordinates approx 100 yards. Marked with white poles on either end.
14:35 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis It sure is good to have posse members around to help you when you’re in need. Thank you Jeff, on Sundowner.
15:11 SV Whirlwind @OZ  Steve & Susan sent you a DM
15:17 Mocean Sickness Jim Just lost our auto pilot. Passing Bahia Asuncion. Any buddy know where to get a replacement belt or any temporary suggestions?
15:18 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
15:29 Mocean Sickness Jim The part number for the belt is 220XL037
15:35 Pause Larry & Beth Jim, I know it's a ways out, but my wife is flying to San Diego for a few days the end of this month. Let us know if we can bring something back. We will be in Barra by Dec 20th at the latest
15:36 Captain Dietmar we email the pro desk to get you added .. will investigate whatswhat
15:39 Mocean Sickness Jim @Pause Larry & Beth Thanks we fly back on Dec 10. So if cant get one soon ill get one then.
15:43 SV Whirlwind @Ho’okipa-Lisa just sent you a DM
16:03 Courage ⛵️ John
La Paz, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.16340001835587,-110.3251772756531
16:03 Salacia / Peter We’re looking down the line at traveling a bit late summer and early fall - we’d like to leave the boat on the hard for a few months, possibly in the Chesapeake. Can anyone recommend a good yard, maybe Norfolk, but really almost anywhere on the east coast? We’re 53’ and draw 7.5’. Thanks!
16:14 BISOU Robin And Tad I have an account with Home Depot but not via Panama Posse. I didn’t know there was such a thing. They’re great for getting stuff delivered to the marina
16:47 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited CHEMISTRY - Sean to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:48 CHEMISTRY - Sean CHEMISTRY - Sean joined the group.
16:53 CHEMISTRY - Sean Hi all! I've said hello on the zulip side, but just got Line going. I've been sailing Pacific Coast Mexico for 2.5 years now (since my two sons went to college) and now it's time to go farther south. I'm traveling with my best friend Buffy ("The Vampire Licker"), a 10-year-old Lab mix. We're looking forward to meeting those of you we run into along the way!
17:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hey Sean, it was nice meeting you and Buffy at Tenacatita. Hope to spend more time together further South!
17:13 SUNDOWNER Lynn You might try contacting Lery +526151091881
He works at the local marine boatyard. He might have a suggestion.
17:13 SUNDOWNER Lynn Does anyone know where to find a marine air conditioner controller in Mazatlan?
17:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Three long lines roughly between Barra de Navidad and Bahia Carrizal. They stretch the zone 19 7.60n 104 34.80w and 19 7.38n 104 34.32w. All were running offshore across our path. We had to cut one, much to the chagrin of its owners who tried to stop us. Only one black flag was visible. The rest were marked with bottles.

Tip: instead of approaching bow first, lifting and cutting with boat hook, we grabbed a float bottle on the transom and cut the line, which then freed itself from our keels.

Please help! With our limited Spanish (taking lessons!), there must be something stronger and more colorful than “debes saber que estos son ilegales!” Gracias por la mejora! Mark
17:23 Remedy-Karl End of last year we bought shark shafts using the PP discount and just installed them. Hopefully they save us the trouble if we "run across" some long lines.

Sorry about the pun. 😜
17:52 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Unless we don't see them until we've already hooked them, we always go around. We'll never purposely cross and cut them
17:55 Mocean Sickness Jim @SUNDOWNER Lynn talk to Lery he was busy sent out his brother. Have a belt for a sewing machine thats close. If not we’re hand steering to Cabo.
18:14 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Did you get tangled up?
18:16 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Highly recommend Spring Cove for a haulout and/or Zahnhaisers (can’t store on the hard at Z) up the bay at Solomons Island.
18:28 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hello Sean. Sorry we missed you in Tenacatita. Maybe we’ll see you down the way. Safe travels.
18:28 Captain Dietmar can we get a picture of the vampire licker?
18:44 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.53269507985108,-110.3799596775019
18:47 Mocean Sickness Jim @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim yes we did. I dodged the set on my port side and didn’t see this one on my starboard. They were close together. Got it into Neural and slide over but still wrapped it up.
18:48 Mocean Sickness Jim Bahia asunción
Baja California Sur : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.13923,-114.29595
19:09 DoTheThing-M&F I think there are some rebates with the pro account too. There is a minimum amount for free delivery but it might not be excessive if not reached, but big/heavy enough to be a pain in a combi. Will talk soon.
19:19 CHEMISTRY - Sean IMG_20221113_183013_242.jpg
19:20 CHEMISTRY - Sean Here she is, Capt! Buffy (she's named, of course, after Buffy the Vampire Slayer, if you're familiar with that show from the 90's)
20:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn No. We have prop cutters, and in this instance, used a large knife.
20:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Country?
20:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
20:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yet another set of Long Lines extending from Punta Carrizal all the way to 19 4.33N 104 26.72W. Panga escorted us around them. Need that Spanish lingo!!!
20:50 SUNDOWNER Lynn Good luck! Hope that works!
21:16 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Maryland, USA

2023.11.15 Wednesday
10:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SV Whirlwind Hey there. Never got the DM. Was it a mistake? Let me know if we can help with anything.
10:18 SV Whirlwind I sent it. Look again👍
13:14 Remedy-Natalie
Blvd. Marina Mazatlan 2201, Marina Mazatlán, 82112 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.269046,-106.455677
13:17 Cerca Trova-Bruce
791 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.42627497973817,-80.68482631629959
13:37 Captain Dietmar UPDATE FROM PRESIDENT OF THE MEXICAN MARINA ASSOCIATION JP

1000 slips and over 650 + 100 boats have been lost between Acapulco and La Paz which will lead to a ripple effect of less availability of slips in Mexico especially in Puerto Vallarta.
You can expect higher rates and next to zero availability.
If you have not paid for your reservations and loched in dates they may not be able to honor it
as the high season is starting.

Marinas south of PV

Barra de Navidad **
Las Hadas
Marina Ixtapa *
Marina Chahue "
Marina Chiapas *

* PP DISCOUNT
** Dec PP Discount
" Municipal Marina w low rates

14:56 PASARGADA 🌵🦜Rachel Some good updates from El Cid in Mazatlán: one is that they are currently dredging the slip area which for a while means fewer slips but will be good for deeper draft boats when they are done and the other is that a new nice supermarket has opened across the street from the El Cid in Zona Dorada so you can take the air conditioned resort shuttle there and back. It’s a Fresh Market LEY so like an upscale LEY. Decent selection of imported specialty foods and very nice looking beef selection for a Mexican supermarket. Bakery section not as good as La Comer stores elsewhere but slightly better than the Walmart closest to Marina Mazatlán (no denser European loaves, for example).
15:25 BISOU Robin And Tad The minimum is 500 pesos. I use it to deliver DampRid to the marina so I don’t have to carry it when I go shopping (heavy).
16:09 CHEMISTRY - Sean I'll contribute to the grocery topic... :) I've had great experiences with Chedraui online shopping and delivery both in La Paz and La Cruz. Checking out online can be tricky because they don't have an option to put a non-Mexican address for credit card validation, but PayPal usually works. If the total is less than a certain amount of pesos ($5k?) I've also paid with a credit card at the car. I believe the same Chedraui employee walks the aisles, picks out your groceries, and delivers it, so I've always tipped well. In La Cruz they've always taken a taxi to bring it to me at the marina, so I've tipped the taxi driver a small amount, too. Just a really good deal and same-day delivery has always been available, too. I loved them for large provisioning purchases.
18:09 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
18:10 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Amazing beach day today at escudo de veraguas, panama. Beach location is marked at the star on the map, the blue dot is where we are anchored
18:11 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Beach is located deep in a channel with crystal clear water and white sand, hidden from the outside 1.4m swell
18:19 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Videos
18:19 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle This is the channel to get there. Quite an adventure. Unspoiled paradise
18:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Do you have coordinates and depth? Looks wonderful!
18:36 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
18:39 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Photos
18:39 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Beach coords are at the yellow star.
18:40 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We're anchored blue dot in 14 ft. The dinghy run to get to the beach gets as shallow as 1ft and can only be done by dinghy. It's about 1.5 miles
18:49 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.56148707101861,-72.91360527604829
20:33 Captain Dietmar awesome thanks 😊
20:40 🦜Maison de Sante @OZ  Steve & Susan still so wild to see favorable winds for your passage. Excellent timing!!
20:42 OZ  Steve & Susan @🦜Maison de Sante Thanks!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞 If the forecast holds, cold beer in Aruba on Saturday! Moving into position for anFriday night 100nm run.
20:45 YO-D-YO Mary Pool fun in Chiapas with several Posse boats. Basik, Manxi, YO-D-YO, Rolling Thunder, along with other friends. Good times!
20:46 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
20:52 🦜Maison de Sante I’m staying optimistic! I have friends in curacao. Let me know when you decide to make that hop. Immigration is a bit confusing there.
20:53 OZ  Steve & Susan Will-do, thanks 🙏
22:05 Captain Dietmar yeah
no burgees in the pool ?
22:07 Bob (Bug Out Boat) I’m sorry I have not posted in a while. I’m I’m St Augustine FL. If any Panama Possey are passing through please reach out to me Bug Out Boat.
22:23 Captain Dietmar one of our favorite east coast ports
are u at anchorbor in the marina ?

2023.11.16 Thursday
07:41 Blown Away Eileen Can anyone recommend a person in Linton Bay that is familiar with flexofolds props installation? We need to reinstall and would like to have help while we are in the slings.
07:51 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:51 Captain Dietmar REMINDER - TODAY 12 PM PACIFIC TIME
PREDICT WIND & OCEAN POSSE / PredictWind App Zoom Seminar
Thursday, November 16, 2023 ⋅12:00 – 1:30pm Pacific Time

Marine forecasts and tools for inshore and coastal applications.
PredictWind App ZOOM SEMINAR NOV Oct 16 2023
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81771750586?pwd=WkZub0JDMmFFUksveGQzcmMvQ0JYQT09

Marine forecasts and tools for inshore and coastal applications.

The PredictWind App and Website are designed for use on cellular and wifi networks. View high resolution forecasts on your mobile, tablet or computer.

[predict-wind-seminar.jpg](/user_uploads/2/7d/wzMsf9tCtUscL5XTD6gNPk3s/predict-wind-seminar.jpg)

11:50 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt can we get a meeting number and a password code sent out. It makes it a lot easier to log on through windows
12:06 Captain Dietmar Meeting ID: 817 7175 0586
Passcode: 039754

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12:10 CHEMISTRY - Sean I prefer my Windows laptop over my mobile devices, so one option that's worked well for me is the Line desktop app (and WhatsApp, and Signal...). It makes it easy to just click the links to launch the meetings right in Windows. There's a link to the Windows app on the landing page at line.me
12:12 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt id doesn't work. Last time I logged onto line on windows it logged me off my phone. don't have the time to deal with it now
12:30 David - SV MOJO This is because Windows is evil
14:09 Captain Dietmar Updates Zoom link for the Predict Wind meeting which starts in 50 minutes
Panama | South Pacific | Atlantic POSSE is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7767676818?pwd=dIMmHRbFhAMaplxxRdvKCJ69vVyRY3.1&omn=87344313176

Meeting ID: 776 767 6818
Passcode: 039754
14:14 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt This starts at 3pm eastern time?
14:19 Captain Dietmar noon pacific time
14:45 Ohana Chad & Nicole Does anyone have a recommendation for an insurance carrier for Columbia, Panama, Galapagos and onto MX? I don’t think my current carrier is excited about that territory. Thanks Chad
14:51 Captain Dietmar we used a local insurer in Panama and another local insurer in Costa Rica - skipped insurers and got insurance in the past in Mexico - if you are non US flagged vessel outside US Pantaneus will insure you.
14:52 Captain Dietmar for insurance providers visit https://panamaposse.com/insurance
15:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Invalid Meeting ID for Zoom call. ??
15:01 Captain Dietmar Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7767676818?pwd=dIMmHRbFhAMaplxxRdvKCJ69vVyRY3.1&omn=87344313176

Meeting ID: 776 767 6818
Passcode: 039754
15:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks. We’re in.
17:05 CHEMISTRY - Sean Thank you for setting up the PredictWind zoom call, @Captain Dietmar. I had to cut out early, but I learned some useful tricks.
17:27 Captain Dietmar there is a thirs one in December
17:28 VIVA Pierre & Marie Thank you Captain Dietmar, even though I had used it, I picked up new features.
18:00 Blown Away Eileen Any chance it was recorded?
21:05 SV Chimera SV Chimera joined the group.
21:06 Captain Dietmar yes we'll upload over the weekend

2023.11.17 Friday
09:56 Blown Away Eileen Super. Thank you!!
10:11 TIAMAT Owen Novamar was able to get us a decent renewal offer covering MX -> Panama -> FP. Global Yacht Cover is the underwriter
11:17 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole This is who just renewed our insurance policy Velos Group
11:17 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:44 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thanks. I sent him an email
12:44 VIVA Pierre & Marie Check with Gary Golden at Manifest Marine, we switched with them this year. He offers a good product and savings vs last 2 years. If you want details PM me.
http://www.manifestmarine.com/
13:04 Mocean Sickness Jim
Vía sin nombre, 23748 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.63282726405192,-112.1360783401318
16:40 Captain Dietmar Julian is back in San Andres Colombia as a certified agent
his whatsapp is +57 310 2340781
17:19 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:19 OZ  Steve & Susan
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.36984464164861,-71.76429716547865
17:20 Captain Dietmar Predict Wind's offshore app in-depth demo - howto's s tips and tricks
https://panamaposse.com/seminars#predictwindoffshoreapp
17:49 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Beaufort County, SC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.22535505559693,-80.79107118012558
18:02 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342149,-80.162649
18:28 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
18:29 Celt-Gerry/Angela This is our track now - it shows 7knots meanwhile we’ve are in 20 knots and big swells
18:29 Celt-Gerry/Angela It’s been a long day 😖😖
19:29 VIVA Pierre & Marie Photos
19:29 VIVA Pierre & Marie Marie is back on Viva!
20:00 Remedy-Karl We opted not to use GYC because at least six months ago they were not covering lightning strikes in Panama. That was a nonstarter for us. They also have a 90% earned premium which seems excessive.

If we were going to use GYC Stephan Velliades is a direct broker and will pass along some savings. Novamar actually binds through Stephan. You can get another 5% discount if you are an OCC member.
20:19 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Welcome home!
21:07 TIAMAT Owen Every single underwriter that quoted us refused to cover lightning in Panama
21:16 Salacia / Peter Wow! We somehow got coverage for lightning in Panama, through GYC, albeit with a higher deductible. We’re looking to change brokers this year though, from Novamar.

2023.11.18 Saturday
01:18 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We don't have lightning coverage in panama and we're through gyc.
01:18 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Have figured we will just take the risk. I'm not necessarily looking for insurance for lightning anyway, electronics can be replaced easily
06:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Priscilla McLeod
+507-6612-4699
+507 269-5249
+507 ‭‭‭223-4925
pmaseg@cwpanama.net
P.McLeodSosa@pmaseg.com

06:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We got Caribbean coverage with Priscilla of ID Seguros in Panama (on PP website) which includes yacht coverage in Panama. Very reasonable.
06:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Correct. Velos is direct broker. I’ve found Kel Girdler more accessible than Stephan. Our last quote from GYC excluded lightning coverage.
07:00 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
07:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We don’t have lightning coverage either, that’s why we chose to stay in Ecuador since the end of April until now where there’s “No lightning.”
08:12 Captain Dietmar
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10:35 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri It has been asked probably before but I can’t find it. 1. Can I save messages in this chat? I tried with Keep but it doesn’t work. 2. There was an open cpn seminar lately which was supposed to be recorded. Where do I find that record on the Panama Posse website? Thanks
10:42 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/seminars
12:40 Celt-Gerry/Angela
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.09722137151105,-74.95477851480246
12:41 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
13:09 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Jasper County, SC, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.11476210253536,-80.91332308048128
13:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Can’t resist venting about the wahoo that got away. Tore through our entire spool which then broke the line. The poor thing took everything while continuing to jump to free itself. Heart wrenching in so many ways. This outside Manzanillo, MX.
13:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.78381197477773,-103.9822454573316
14:10 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367901,-79.950857
18:54 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
18:55 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We’re in the water!
20:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
20:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Folks heading South from Manzanillo to Zihuatenejo should stop by Cabeza Negra. It's a lovely upscale beach resort town. We were even welcomed by VHF!
20:25 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn how was the anchorage. I will be going back up the coast in December
20:25 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn actually which side did you anchor on south or the north ?
20:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Not too rolly?
22:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’re on the North side. It was choppy in the afternoon but things have calmed down. We’re comfortable without a stern anchor. The South side is more exposed to the larger Southern swell.
22:48 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn nice
23:47 Captain Dietmar cabeza is a "private" place
yes good anchorage w out nw,.erlies
reputation of drug lord retreats thoub

2023.11.19 Sunday
08:51 Voyager - Ed & Liz Hi all - Liz and I are currently "stuck" in Puerto Vallarta for a rigging issue. Hope to have it resolved in a few days.

Question - we want to ship an Engel 12 volt fridge via Amazon to the Barra office. Is there anything special we need to do? We should be able to pick it up between the 1st and 6th of December.
08:53 Voyager - Ed & Liz To br more specific - the marina office in Barra de Navidad
09:06 🦜Maison de Sante I woulda make contact with the office in barra before you order anything. I think the road is washed out to get to the marina and when this happened in the past, packages would go to the personal residence of one of the people working at the marina office and then they would bring it to the marina. Kind of an ordeal when the road is washed out but maybe it’s passable now.
09:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler No the road is open and have traversed it, I didn’t say dry, but traffic is flowing
09:10 🦜Maison de Sante Well that answers that! @Voyager - Ed & Liz , do you have the address?
09:34 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:00 Voyager - Ed & Liz We do need the address please. Also - do we need to call the office.
10:04 🦜Maison de Sante This is the address we used in the past. Add your name and boat name:

Marina Puerto de Navidad, Paseo Del Pescador, Culebra Isla
EL CHAVARIN
MANZANILLO, COLIMA 28830
Mexico

It wouldn’t hurt to give the marina a heads up.

@,☠️Delta Swizzler , are they still charging to hold packages for a certain number of days?
11:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I haven’t heard anything recently about that. But, they did get the back log of packages cleared out of the office.
12:17 C-YA. Glenn @,☠️Delta Swizzler oh yea they were going to charge at one time
12:44 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.690771,-105.293187
13:39 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
13:40 Mocean Sickness Jim It’s been a little windy in Magdalena Bay. Winds 20kts with gusts to 40kts
15:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Indeed, in March they were threatening $5 per package per day storage. I had a package delivered there by mistake two months ago and the office held it for me without charge.
15:47 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn maybe during the high season. Don’t blame them they do us a favor for us to have things delivered for transit folks
16:15 Voyager - Ed & Liz Trying to contact Marina Puerto de la Navidad. No answer at +52 314 337 9014. Is that the best number?
16:32 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That’s the one that’s worked for us. I also have this number. +52 314 337 9009
16:46 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thank you.
16:56 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Bijou -John & Rose to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:58 Bijou -John & Rose Bijou -John & Rose joined the group.
18:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We had a slip when they informed us about this! IMHO, as a client I expect marinas to accept my packages “free of charge.”
20:10 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
20:31 S/VFIN (Susan) Does anyone have experience with the marina in Ixtapa? We are booked there and hope to leave the boat for a few weeks.
20:35 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle We stayed there for a few nights last year. Decent place. Pretty empty when we were there. You could only enter and exit at specific times as they were dredging the channel but I think that was temporary
20:35 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle I'd be fine leaving the boat there. They had security that came around often
20:36 S/VFIN (Susan) @JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle thank you
20:54 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Marina Ixtapa is a great place to leave your boat. There is a taxi stand and combi stop right by the marina so you can easily get a taxi to the airport or go to town. We’ve never had to wait for more than a few minutes to catch a combi. Playa El Palmar access is on the other side of the parking lot from the taxi stand.
20:55 S/VFIN (Susan) @🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz thank you!
20:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn When are you scheduled to be there?
20:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn On a related topic, is the fuel dock easy to access?
20:58 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz The fuel dock is very easy to access and the restaurant Fishers at the end of the fuel dock is pretty good. I love their pad Thai
21:01 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz You can also get packages delivered to Marina Ixtapa
21:52 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:52 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff There’s a dredging schedule. Here’s the letter they sent me for our arrival there next month.

22:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Francisco Villa 226, Caleta De Campos, 60970 Caleta de Campos, Mich., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.07450003644893,-102.7523289977236

2023.11.20 Monday
00:04 S/VFIN (Susan) H @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Jan 4-Feb4
00:09 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff wow! I didnt know about that. Thanks
07:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sorry we'll miss you.
09:32 Captain Dietmar WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:35 YO-D-YO Mary
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698536,-92.391811
09:35 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.34224,-80.162327
09:36 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.10379141935667,-111.2752299383283
09:45 Celt-Gerry/Angela Is diesel available in Panama marinas at this time?
09:45 Mocean Sickness Jim
Vía sin nombre, 23748 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.63454350830681,-112.1368531231881
09:48 Rob on Avant In shelter bay, most days. Some days the staff can’t get to work due to roadblocks and those days no, but diesel supply remains good. Propane refills impacted by roadblocks but generally possible with patience. Gas ok.

I have heard Bocas has diesel but gasoline and propane supply is spotty.
09:50 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thank you….would you happen to know about the ones on the pacific side too?
09:51 Rob on Avant Sorry, no.
09:51 Celt-Gerry/Angela Ok thanks
09:57 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Can you send the link for today meetup
09:58 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group video call started.
09:59 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group call ended.
10:06 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482184,-79.943707
10:15 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Chatham County, GA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.01057180984589,-81.0101294266762
10:19 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:21 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367889,-79.951036
10:31 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.53666049807676,-110.3936200773458
10:32 Voyager - Ed & Liz Still no luck contacting the marina in Barra. Would any fellow Posse members that are berthed at the marina be willing to allow me to ship an Amazon package using your name and boat name? It would arrive between end of Nov to Dec 7. We would arrange to grab from you and pay any marina fees for receiving the package.

We are having freezer issues. The package is a 45L Engel AC/DC mini fridge / freezer cooler.

We should be at Barra no later than Dec 5, possibly earlier.
10:35 BRIGADOON 3 Photos
10:35 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz today is a national holiday here in Mexico. Try tomorrow
10:40 Remedy-Natalie
Av. Marina #22009, Marina Mazatlan La, Marina Mazatlán, 82103 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.270628,-106.454166
10:47 Voyager - Ed & Liz I know - it's just that every day we wait is a delay to ship it 😊
11:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Grand Solmar Landﾒs End Resort & Spa
Avenida Solmar 1A, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.8763,-109.903707
11:05 🦜Maison de Sante Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque, Quepos : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426254,-84.167107
12:01 Voyager - Ed & Liz We spoke to the marina and placed the order. Thanks all for the assist.
12:12 CHEMISTRY - Sean I just went into the office and spoke to them, too, @Voyager - Ed & Liz, and she said no worries at all (and she said they don't charge, too). I would have agreed to have you ship it in my name beforehand, but I've got 6 or 7 packages coming and I didn't want to overwhelm them without talking to them first. It sounds like there's no problem at all with deliveries / washed out roads or anything like that. Glad you were able get it settled.
12:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks Sean - hope to meet you when we arrive. We ar planning to depart Puerto Vallarta tomorrow early AM for Chamela, then Careyes and Tenacatita before Barra.
14:24 Cerca Trova-Bruce Bull River Marine
Savannah, GA 31410 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.034538,-80.959281
14:37 Diomedea DavidAndrea Group call ended.
16:31 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Nojan - Pasargada 🦜🌵 to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:19 OZ  Steve & Susan
Bucutiweg 34, Oranjestad, Aruba : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.49833130960972,-70.01727154211308
17:53 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:53 Captain Dietmar plenty of fresh fruits and veggies in 99 Rio Hato Panamá
still looking for brussel sprouts
18:15 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Best report ever!
18:17 Nojan - Pasargada 🦜🌵 Nojan - Pasargada 🦜🌵 joined the group.
23:57 🦜Maison de Sante [Poll] How many boats are planning on...

2023.11.21 Tuesday
08:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Take your time coming down, those are great anchorages and if you are only going this way once, enjoy the the ride. We will see you in Barra when you get there, we fly back in on the 30th of November
08:54 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
08:54 Celt-Gerry/Angela
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.94886484446958,-73.6808304861188
09:04 Cerca Trova-Bruce @Celt-Gerry/Angela we checked into the Bahamas last December at Matthew Town coming from Port Antonio, Jamaica. Where are you coming from?
09:05 Celt-Gerry/Angela Making our way to Panama, next stop Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio
09:27 Cerca Trova-Bruce That’s where we stayed. Small, but close to everything.
09:29 Celt-Gerry/Angela That’s good…just some respite before the 4 day run
09:30 Cerca Trova-Bruce At least you are going with the wind. Not fun coming from Panama.
09:30 Celt-Gerry/Angela Any advice for the windward Passage
09:33 Cerca Trova-Bruce Not going SW as we haven’t done that direction. Coming NE, wait for favorable winds that aren’t too strong and go as far east along Haiti’s north coast to do a beam or close reach to Matthew Town.
09:34 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thanks - we are not on a sailboat (Nordhavn)
09:36 Celt-Gerry/Angela I guess stay close to Cuba but still 20 miles or so away.
10:24 SV Whirlwind You know every good fisherman and woman has a story about "the Big One" that got away.
10:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce Ah, then less issue with wind.
10:28 Celt-Gerry/Angela Yes
10:28 Cerca Trova-Bruce Good question. I would consult the cruising route book by Cornell, and maybe someone else in PP has done the Windward Passage NE to SW.
10:29 Celt-Gerry/Angela Has anyone stopped in Providencia?
10:29 SV Whirlwind beautiful water! Where is this?
10:30 Celt-Gerry/Angela Bahamas - Great Inagua
11:57 SV Whirlwind @VIVA Pierre & Marie sent you a DM
12:27 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.56093198596541,-110.3981626971324
13:05 ZORBA- Tomer Hello there fleet⛵
********
Ayuda request with startegy🤓
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On February 2024 we plan on sailing south to Chiapas and spend the month of April there traveling land.

After that we plan on sailing south- touching Guatemalla and maybe Nicaragua b4 reaching Costa rica around the begining of June.

From our last summer experiance we know that we will hide from the heat in a marina(probably papagayo or pez vela) AC full on! untill September/October....

We want to enjoy/explore this side of pacific including Panama before crossing East & beyond
(At 2025 or even 2026)
But we are not sure about staying there at wet season- is it barable or too much?

we do need help strategising ☺️ and also learn what to expect (living on board) in this region

 

Please share your thoughts from your experiance in those areas(Costa Rica-Panama)

Limor & Tomer
S/Y Zorba
14:15 Ho’okipa-Lisa Does anyone know if Isla de Providencia in Columbia has a fuel dock for a motor yacht or is fuel only available in San Andres?
14:16 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Make sure you're aware of how expensive Costa Rica marinas are. Papagayo would be my choice out of those two, less lightning through the summer. And dryer.
14:33 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Photos
14:33 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Sun Dog on our way south out of Santa Marta to the San Blas.
14:37 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks...we do feel like becoming papagayans for that summer😆.

For now the plan is- summer at marina Papagio, season 2025 cruising Costa Rica and Panama - summer in panama and than crossing East....still collecting data and knowledge⛵️ to make a floatplan
14:38 Rob on Avant In the history of the Posse, few cruisers have visited Guatemala by boat. Most visit via land from either Chiapas or El Salvador. The harbors and marinas have been given poor reviews, and the local officials require the use of a commmercial agent, making entry more expensive. Visiting Nicaragua by boat can be complicated by the Papagayo winds, which can make visits shore from an anchored boat problematic.
14:46 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks....we only think of them for shortening legs...we will put this great tip in our consideration and perhaps cut the chiapasMX-papagayoCR sonewhere else or not at all...

When would you say Costa Rica becomes berable for cruising and AC detachment?
14:48 Maison De Sante We enjoyed spending this past summer/storm season in marina papagayo and it seemed to have less rain/lightning compared to other regions south such as Golfito. It’s a great marina and has great anchorages nearby. Other marinas as not as cruiser friendly- typically sport fishing boats. Only downside to papagayo marina is you really need a car to get anywhere land based. We bought a cheap used 4x4 and getting it sold now. To truly see/experience Costa Rica you need to get inland.
14:50 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you so much, these is very helpful tips....
Papagayo it is💪🏼⛵️

14:51 Rob on Avant We did the trip Chiapas-el Salvador-fonseca-Costa rica. Worked well for us. We did land trips from Chiapas, highly recommended. It’s easy to rent a car in El Salvador and drive to Guatemala and/or Nicaragua as they are in a free trade zone (the C4). El Salvador also has a tranquil anchorage and marina where you can get a reliable boat minder.

Seasonality is dependent on your tolerance for rain and t-storms, but being in a safe place for June is a good starting place, and leaving in October works for most folks. Years vary in when the seasons set in.
15:14 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you so much.

We read your reply, and after thinking about it we change plan to pass over Guatemala, and break the long leg in El Salvador...

That was helpful🙏
16:58 BISOU Robin And Tad El Salvador (Bahía del Sol) is worth a stop. Inexpensive and friendly but you do need a pilot to enter. We got a driver-guide for a week and loved visiting the country. Nicaragua has Puesta del Sol Marina at the north end. Very basic but safe and well protected. Again here we did a week with a driver-guide. So much to see and a beautiful country. We visited Guatemala from Marina Chiapas in Mexico as well as lots of local land travel. Marina Papagayo is a good option for summer as they offer better rates but you’ll need a vehicle as it’s some distance from town (45 minutes) and shops etc. car rental can be very expensive and if you’re there for several months you might want to share the cost with another cruiser boat. Taxis also are not cheap do factor that into your costs.
17:00 ZORBA- Tomer Plenty of usable information.
Thank you very much🙏
18:17 Captain Dietmar predict wind has a new pro features just for power boats
this was demoed in the last call
avail under panamaposse.com/seminars

18:21 Captain Dietmar this is confirmed
less storms lightning and rain
if you look at
https://panamaposse.com/costa-rica#rainfall
20:05 Mocean Sickness Jim
R Dock, 23403 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.06241701920888,-109.6749543852549
21:46 BRIGADOON 3
R Dock, 23403 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.06241701920888,-109.6749543852549

2023.11.22 Wednesday
06:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole My wife is looking for an agency that can help her with the temporary import permit in Mexico. Does anyone have one to recommend?
06:55 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.67799431048681,-101.6527527569453
06:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Made it to Zihuatenejo!
06:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208
08:02 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We used BC Connection. Highly recommend.
08:03 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim http://www.bcconnection.com.mx/
08:10 Salacia / Peter Our experience in CR starting in May was that the weather was mostly awesome, with occasional to frequent rain, and bearable humidity. Lightning sometimes intense but infrequent. This all started to change by end of July going into August when the humidity, rain and lightning frequency all skyrocketed. Very intense and frequent lightning, common strikes within 100-200 feet of the boat. This as we were moving into Panama. Difficult to predict squalls as well. We chose to move down to Flamenco by September and all massively eased.
08:11 Salacia / Peter Rain frequency jumped significantly again after our canal crossing to SBM.
08:32 YO-D-YO Dave We intend to stop in PuestA del Sol next week. Has anyone been there recently and can let us know what to expect. Customs/immigration/inspections? Channel condition? Tours? Any close rum factories?
08:44 Ohana Chad & Nicole We used BC Connection. Highly recommend.

Thanks for the info
09:14 Voyager - Ed & Liz Voyager is underway. 11 day delay leaving Puerto Vallarta due to engine and rigging issues. All good now. Had hoped to be in Tenacatita for Thanksgiving. Instead will be in Chacala. We have a turkey and all the fixings on board 😊. First time doing the brine underway 👍.
09:14 Voyager - Ed & Liz
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.40192120710425,-105.7384063863249
09:20 Long Windid Long Windid has been watching you. Glad all is well and you're underway. Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

09:36 SV Whirlwind While I personally did not stop in Puesta del Sol, last season many vessels did with great reports. The marina is a Panama Posse sponsor and my understanding is they help make entry and exit smooth. If nobody chimes in with a recent report, you could contact Juanita for channel conditions. Flor de Cana distillery has a great tour nearby. Find inspiration here: https://panamaposse.com/fleet-update-2023-05-06. There is also a sponsor page for the marina on the PP website with contact info.
10:25 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Absolutely one of our favorite stops and best marina experiences… we rented a car (through Juanita at the marina, she’s the best) and drove all over Nicaragua. We highly recommend it for the ease of checking in and out too. It’s a stunning country.
10:31 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you,
it is very helpfull.
based on that and other info here from the fleet we will probably make marina papagayo our basecamp untill Oct/Nov and than sail south easy going down to Panama.⛵️🙏
10:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole PS contact Juanita as soon as possible so she can begin to prepare your entrance paperwork and have all the officials there for your check in. She will explain the channel and talk you through it as you come in.
10:36 YO-D-YO Mary Great information. Thank you.
10:41 YO-D-YO Dave Thank you for the info on Puesta del Sol. I have been in contact with Juanita. Maybe we'll get brave and rent a car while we wait wor a window between papagayos
12:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone with intel on how to reach Marina Chahue in Huatulco, MX? We've tried the official number (+52 958-587-2652) and calls don't get through. They haven't responded to emails, either.
12:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Other PP boats have had great experiences on tours set up through Juanita or other recommendations if driving yourself doesn’t feel comfortable. We still talk about all our incredible experiences in Nicaragua… walking barefoot on the roof of the cathedral in Leon, boarding down the volcano nearby, the charm of Granada, the amazing Ometepe island and of course all the wonderful rum! Take pictures, we want to live through you vicariously.
13:46 SV NorthDawn Sheryl My understanding is that you will need to jug and lug to the fuel station. At least that's our plan.
14:23 🦜Maison de Sante We started heading south from Papagayo mid-October and although there was less lightning than September, the conditions were pretty sporting. First half of November, about one lightning storm per week (low for CR) but still lots of rain and squalls. Who knows what next year will look like but this season, we would have been wiser to leave Papagayo mid-November.

You can always leave the marina and stay in the hook in one of the many anchorages around Papagayo while you wait for the conditions to improve, if you just want to get out of the marina. There are about 10 decent anchorages near the marina.
14:44 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you very much, anchoring out is not a problem unless AC is required for domestic peace🤣
14:48 🦜Maison de Sante I hear you on that. For what it’s worth, because those months are cloudy and rainy, the temps were actually reasonable in my opinion. Papagayo has plenty of space so you could easily zip back in if you change your mind after leaving.
16:30 ZORBA- Tomer Thank you🙏⛵️
19:37 Kate Moylan Kate Moylan joined the group.
19:44 Salacia / Peter Santa Elena, north of The Murciélagos, is a great place to anchor for an extended stay if you’re staying for months. Also, heuvos, and Nacascolo (just outside Papagayo Marina) are also awesome places to chills for as long as the weather will allow you, which for us was weeks on end, longer than we chose to stay.
19:55 Voyager - Ed & Liz
Caguama 15 A, 48850 Pérula, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58641907012831,-105.1315884075172
20:18 Michael (Fin)
Av. El Anclote 24, 63734 Corral del Risco, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.77037135494324,-105.5165663673043
20:22 ZORBA- Tomer 🙏⛵️🍹⚓️
20:51 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SV NorthDawn Sheryl Thanks, that’s the impression I’m getting too from my research. We’ll probably have to stop in San Andres to fuel there at the rickety dock instead as we may need a couple 100 gallons!!!
20:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa @YO-D-YO Dave We also loved Nicaragua and rented a car. Great experience. And we used a guide too on a separate occasion. His name is Luis Vanegas, +505 8984 0612, Pinolero Tours. He’s a trained guide. Knows everything about Nicaragua. Speaks great english. I think Juanita referred him and another Posse member used him as well, if memory serves.
21:02 Michael (Fin) @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
21:07 S/VFIN (Susan) @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Dockmaster “Contadora” Araceli Baez @ +52 951 191 8670 on WHATS APP
21:09 BISOU Robin And Tad I heartily endorse Luis. He was our driver guide and went above and beyond! Took us to places and experiences we never would have found on our own. Extremely reasonable as well!
21:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Heads up on a good car rental guy in La Cruz Mexico : Sergio +52 248 202 4510. $700 MXN per day. Also have a good boat cleaner if you are at Marina Riviera Nayarit.
21:17 YO-D-YO Mary Great information, thank you.
22:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks!!
23:33 S/VFIN (Susan) @Voyager - Ed & Liz Haha! We are right behind you. Tried to leave this morning from marina la cruz to stop at Yelapa otw south but it went from 3 kts to 18 SW plus some bashing so we turned around and anchored at Punta Mita. We will try again tomorrow. See you when the fog lifts.😎

2023.11.23 Thursday
00:46 🦜Maison de Sante Forecast in Banderas has wind coming from all directions over the next few days. Wave forecast improves tomorrow and even better on Friday.

When you get to yelapa, try to insist on a second mooring to keep you pointed into the waves. The wind usually switches at night and puts the waves on the beam. There are enough moorings to have a bow and stern. It makes all the difference.
03:12 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I’ll take a La Cruz diver reco. TIA.
06:03 Captain Dietmar HAPPY HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!! LETS SEE THOSE TURKEYS DECORATIONS and FEASTS
09:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for all of you and the Panama Posse for making our sailing dreams and land travels come true. Funny enough we were in Nicaragua on top of the cathedral in Leon (barefoot) a year ago today!
09:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
10:00 Blown Away Eileen Photos
10:00 Blown Away Eileen Happy Thanksgiving!!
10:21 Voyager - Ed & Liz Good morning.
Anyone know of a contact in Careyes that rents mooring balls and hotel access. I heard there is a guy there.
10:54 FREEDOM - Sheri Captain Crunchy. I will send his contact
10:55 FREEDOM - Sheri Careyes - Captain Crunchy.vcf
11:11 Kate Moylan Does anyone need the current contact info for Marina Chahue.
11:13 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim That’d be great 👍
11:33 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thank you!0
11:45 S/VFIN (Susan) @Kate Moylan @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim didnt get bottom cleaned but Aron did a good job cleaning compounding waxing topsides on our cat.
11:45 S/VFIN (Susan) @🦜Maison de Sante thank you
13:23 Remedy-Natalie Yes, please
14:10 Captain Dietmar MARINA_CAHUE

email: egutierreza@fonatur.gob.mx
email: pjimenez@fonatur.gob.mx
email: marinachahue@hotmail.com

Reservations VHF 16
or call
+52 958 587 2652
14:50 Remedy-Karl A comment on Marina Vallarta, then a question. We made December reservations back in April and received written confirmation. Over a month ago we checked in to find that we no longer have a slip. They blame an employee now gone. Besides being very disappointing, we scheduled our son and his girlfriend to fly in at New Year's to visit two weeks, both early 20s. If the marina waiting list fails us (which I just assume will happen) what other marina options can you suggest to entertain these two young adults? Oh, we are a catamaran.
14:59 CHEMISTRY - Sean I know Marina La Cruz is full, but with lots of people leaving to head south and still more arriving, I imagine there would be a fair bit of turnover. In my experience, calling or radioing are preferred over email at La Cruz, but I believe that anchoring out and coming into the dinghy dock to go talk in-person with Ivette might be the best course for getting a slip in La Cruz when they're as full and busy as they are now. The nightlife for a twenty-somethings probably isn't as interesting in La Cruz as it is in PV, but the bus/taxi/uber options are there to get to PV for a day/night.
15:20 Remedy-Karl Thanks Sean. We are on another wait list there.
16:18 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
16:20 Cerca Trova-Bruce Happy Thanksgiving to all of our PP friends who do or do not celebrate Thanksgiving. Our first on our new boat.
16:56 Captain Dietmar spoke with marina mgr.
yes they are full
and PV is currently benefiting from 1000 slips lost during the last 2 hurricanes
also no deposit was made with your reservation
but Juan Pablo may try to squeeze you in if they have room
alternative near by is opequimars working dock or Barra de navidad
or anchor out at la cruz
17:16 Remedy-Karl Thanks, Dietmar. We would have paid a deposit had we been asked. The email just says confirmed. The uncertainty is the problem. My son's flight is booked to PVR so that's where we must be, which probably means anchored out at La Cruz and making alternate arrangements for entertainment and such.
17:20 Maison De Sante Photos
17:20 Maison De Sante Happy thanksgiving from Quepos, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
17:22 Cerca Trova-Bruce You as well!
17:57 TIAMAT Owen Marina La Cruz isn’t 100% full, but it may be hard to get a spot without showing up in person. I can see two open slips and one side tie from my cockpit, but they’re ones they’d prefer to put bigger boats in.
18:24 Kate Moylan I the marina as you likely know is under new management. We were unable to contact them prior to getting here. Once in the marina, the manager gave us two phone numbers of which I will post.
21:06 Captain Dietmar it's a municipal marina under govt control or did it get privatized?
21:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Perhaps you’d consider Barra de Navidad? Might also be fully booked. Can get transfers to PVR - takes five hours.
21:39 Rob on Avant Mazatlan often (almost always) has slips. Maybe guests can bus up or rent a car to meet you there? Good luck finding a slip.
22:20 Remedy-Karl Thanks Mark& Katherine and Rob. We are supposed to head to Barre after PVR and are currently in Mazatlan. Mazatlan is probably our preferred backup option given how much there is to do here. I understand that Barre is slower.
22:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Trust me, we’ve had more fun in La Cruz than in PV for real… so many bars with live music! You can make a good time there and more authentic fun with the locals. Could be a gift instead of a curse 🤞
22:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
22:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis You wanted pictures. With Rich and Tracey on Kealani in Mazatlan. Not PP but fellow yatistas and that’s what’s important. Right?
23:28 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Potluck dinner with cruisers in Paradise Village, Banderas bay, Mx. check out the big platter of BBQ Turkey!
23:30 DawnPatrol LaneyMark SV Dawn Patrol and SV Que Vendra enjoying Thanksgiving dinner! ( Mark. Laney, Maciek, Ola)
23:30 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
23:30 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
23:40 🦜Maison de Sante I reached out to a contact there. He said it is still federal property but no longer a Fonatur. It sounds like Fonatur is shifting their goals in Huatulco.
23:40 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole PS. Sayulita and San Pancho just north of La Cruz by public bus or other transportation are HOT with action!
23:40 🦜Maison de Sante https://mexicobusiness.news/infrastructure/news/fonatur-turn-huatulco-sustainable-tourism-destination
23:50 🦜Maison de Sante For boats intending to stop in Marina Chahue, there is a nice young man who speaks very good English. He works on a charter cat in the marina but has also been a dive guide, crew for onward vessels, and available for general help. For example: The fuel dock is tricky there so lots of folks opt ferry Jerry cans to the slip. He can help with the port captain.

Tito +52 272 722 5375

While I’m at it, there are minimal/non-existent chandleries in La Crucecita but the airport is right there and it’s really easy to get parts imported to the marina. There is an auto zone.

Cheap car rental in town, when I paid cash, it was $35/day. Mobablo
23:59 🦜Maison de Sante *Mobalo

2023.11.24 Friday
06:21 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
09:30 Michael (Fin)
Ballena, 48869 Pérula, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58538637775414,-105.129577111299
09:32 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
10:01 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri Delicious thanksgiving Dinner at backpackers Rio Dulce Guatemala. 😋
10:02 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri Photos
10:03 Kate Moylan Not sure. The manager gave me the email address and I photographed the new phone numbers. New email is as follows...calidad.huatulco@puertosalinacruz.com.mx
10:39 Captain Dietmar Photos
12:19 S/VFIN (Susan) @Captain Dietmar I have been in contact with the Contadora of Marina Chahue, Araceli Baez @ +52 951 191 8670 Whats App. She asked for my papers and said I can have a reservation.
12:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Looking for S/V Voyager now in Bahia Chamela, MX. I dont know how to search old posts on this App.
12:41 Captain Dietmar you can only search as far back as when u joined which is why we are moving to zulip
vessel contact info is available and was part of your welcome email
https://panamaposse.com/2023-2024-vessel-contact-sheet
12:49 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Totally agree. La Cruz is way more fun than PV. Lots to do for all ages. And the anchorage is a good situation in our experience last year.
12:53 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim And @Remedy-Karl the town of Bucerias which is an easy cab or bus ride from La Cruz is also a neat place to go eat and walk around. We also have a guy we hired to take us up I to the rain forest for a day excursion. We organized a group of 14 of us and he picked us up and dropped us off at the LC marina.
13:08 S/VFIN (Susan) @Voyager - Ed & Liz hi there We are in the Chamela anchorage and hoped to meet you.
13:50 YO-D-YO Mary You might try Paradise Village Marina. They are between Marina Vallarta and La Cruz.
13:51 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
13:52 YO-D-YO Mary Thanksgiving at Marina Chiapus! Yum
13:56 Remedy-Karl Thank you, but also full.
15:17 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I anchor down beyond La cruz anchorage in Bucerias. Just outside of where the oyster divers are. Less motion then La cruz dingy to the beach cold beer hot food at the Sukha Beach House. They have kept an eye on my dingy as I go into town. Great folks
16:29 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.579442,-105.121292
16:31 SUNDOWNER Lynn Last night's anchorage Pérula, Bahia Chamela, Jalisco, México
18:10 C-YA. Glenn @SUNDOWNER Lynn how was it?
18:42 Voyager - Ed & Liz Voyager working our way South - slowly. Sitting on the beach at Captain Crunches in Careyes, MX ❤️
18:42 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
18:42 Voyager - Ed & Liz
CXV9+R8, 48894 Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.44476886609262,-105.0324487123571
18:45 SUNDOWNER Lynn Nice bay and good holding. We didn't go into town, but there were quite a few buildings. A little rolly, but in calm weather, I would stop there again.
19:24 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.50585923289877,-110.3889576718211
19:25 Courage ⛵️ John isla espiritu santo first night here! beautiful!
19:25 Courage ⛵️ John tomorrow we will snorkel all day!
19:26 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
19:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @Remedy-Karl La Cruz has a great anchorage. You can park your dinghy at the dinghy dock for the day. Taxis can take you to the Malecon in PV. Or, be really adventurous and take the bus. Uber does run in Banderas Bay. There are great bars and restaurants in La Cruz and the next town over Bucerias. We are heading there after the Posse Seminars in December. We love the anchorage and town of La Cruz.
20:07 Voyager - Ed & Liz Todays sail to Careyes
20:16 Maison De Sante Photos
20:17 Maison De Sante Professional beggars wear ties (tie)(tie)
20:25 S/VFIN (Susan) @Voyager - Ed & Liz hey! We tried to contact you in the Chamela anchorage when we arrived this am. We are there now. Whats the intel on Careyes?
20:29 SUNDOWNER Lynn Saw Long lines going into Barra de Navidad today.
From 19° 10.0'N, 104°51.2'W
To
19° 11.6 N, 104° 48.3'W
Marked occasionally with black flags. A panga at one end helped guide us around.
20:30 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.195162,-104.682589
20:36 Mocean Sickness Jim
C Dock, 23403 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.06230866936898,-109.6736128628254
20:43 C-YA. Glenn @SUNDOWNER Lynn thank you
21:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks doe the intel!

2023.11.25 Saturday
06:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn *for
09:44 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.195186,-104.682536
09:45 SUNDOWNER Jeff Sundowner is in Barre De Navidad
09:49 SUNDOWNER Jeff Barra
09:51 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Welcome. We’re on the B dock
09:54 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thank you for the welcome. We're on D. We'll keep an eye out for all. (laugh)
11:04 YO-D-YO Mary
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.658994,-92.418827
11:05 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO has left Chiapas on our way to Puesta Del Sol, Nicaragua. Should be there Monday afternoon.
11:31 Cerca Trova-Bruce Safe travels!
12:01 Courage ⛵️ John I will categorize this as possibly helpful calling information.

using us mobile phone calling mexico landline, at first I dialed +52 then 10 digit #, and it rang forever with no answer. Then I read to use +011 then 52 then 10 digit #, and they picked up after first ring. I learned I needed the 011 as well. Just fyi from my experience.

Carry on!
12:32 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Anyone have any recommendations for canvas workers in Colombia to build a dodger?
12:55 Kate Moylan Any recent info on Acapulco?
13:05 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you. That explains a lot. Very helpful.
13:23 Captain Dietmar Yes - Vicente is writing up a short report -all is lost - 650 vessels sunk or on the rocks all 3 marinas destroyed - 2 salvage ships are arriving today from Manzanillo - we are starting a Vicente relief fund tomorrow

14:52 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy- Joy is it an imposition to ask the marina if a slip has opened for us? We keep calling but we are a 45’ catamaran so they havent had availability to date. If it is no worries.
15:04 ZORBA- Tomer Anyone at Chiapas already?, they dont respond to our Email for reservation(for Apr 2024)
15:05 Tidings Of Joy- Joy At Barra?
15:12 Captain Dietmar the most effective way to get a slip at marinas is to
1) in person show up pull in
2) via phone call to the harbormaster
3) whatsapp to harbormaster
4) phone call to staff
5) whatsapp to staff
6) email
7) vhf
15:13 Maison De Sante They typically have many many slips available, I would not be too concerned. April 2024 is far away and it’s not uncommon for them to respond closer to your arrival as cruisers plans change quite often. I will include the WhatsApp for Rolf at marina Chiapas. He runs the show at Marina Chiapas with Jefe Memo
15:14 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks🙏⛵️🍹
15:14 Maison De Sante Photos
15:18 JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Yeah Chiapas is not a concern for getting a slip. There's always enough room
15:24 ZORBA- Tomer Great news, thanks🙏⛵️🍹
16:11 Long Windid @SUNDOWNER Jeff
17:29 Maison De Sante For anyone in Pacific Panama; increased tides up to 16.9 feet from Nov 25-30.

https://www.telemetro.com/nacionales/advertencia-sinaproc-emite-aviso-mareas-maximas-n5945049
18:34 Rob on Avant 252111Z NOV 23
NAVAREA IV 1365/23(GEN).
1. DUE TO SPACE WEATHER, HF COMMUNICATIONS AND
GNSS POSITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE DISRUPTED
BY THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR FLARES.
2. DURING INCIDENTS AT SEA, MARINERS SHOULD CHECK THEIR
POSITION USING ALL ALTERNATE MEANS AVAILABLE.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 260500Z NOV 23.
18:35 Celt-Gerry/Angela Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.21015216211004,-76.2406499683857
19:07 S/VFIN (Susan) @Rob on Avant thanks i wonder if this is why my gps keeps popping on and off
19:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Safe passage! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Puesta Del Sol, and why you chose to bypass Bahia Del Sol / El Salvador.
19:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Strange. Most cellphone carriers around the world use the "+ country code" convention. Perhaps yours is forcing calls via the US?
19:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn How devastating. One has to ask, where there any vessels in the storm that survived!? Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims.
19:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Rolf Marichal - Chiapas Marina.vcf
19:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Folks, when relaying contact information, if not too much trouble, will you also send it as a .vcf card for easy import into Contacts? Thanks!
19:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Rolf Marichal - Chiapas Marina.vcf
19:48 Rob on Avant The problem with *.vcf files is that Line deletes them in two weeks or so. Photos endure. A quirk of the program. Total PITA, but best to send both ways or as text.
19:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ah, I wasn't aware of that! Thanks for mletting me know. Mark
20:14 Courage ⛵️ John I wouldn’t think there is anything unique about t-mobile. Perhaps internet calling via starlink is changing the call structure. Not sure. Just passing it along in case anyone else has the “infinite ring, no answer” situation. try adding 011. worked for me.
20:15 BISOU Robin And Tad Best way to contact the marina at Chiapas, Mexico is to send a message via WhatsApp to Rolf: +52 962 210 4558. No one is in the office tomorrow (Sunday) but if you send a message he should pay attention Monday.
21:03 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks, I will contact Rolf🙏⛵️🍹

2023.11.26 Sunday
10:47 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW
@ 15:30 UTC for the Caribbean & Atlantic
@ 16:00 UTC for the Pacific
check https://panamaposse.com/time for local times vs UTC

 

11:50 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
11:50 Voyager - Ed & Liz Loving Careyes - we took a bow and stern mooring with Captain Crunch. Quiet picturesque anchorage. Nice restaurant and beach ba shore. Easy beach landing.
Make a res for mooring with Captain Crunch. +52 315 112 7044 on WhatsApp. He texts in Spanish. Speaks some English in person.
11:51 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
11:51 Voyager - Ed & Liz
CXV9+R8, 48894 Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.44358728827589,-105.0336824544752
11:54 Voyager - Ed & Liz Capital Crunch will meet you in his panga and hand you mooring lines. No need to have lines pre-rigged on your boat 😊
12:26 Perception - Jim Anyone have experience with day tours out of Puerto Escondido/Loreto to see the Sierra de San Francisco Murals? We'll be in Puerto Escondido the first week of December and would like to see some of them.
12:31 DawnPatrol LaneyMark How much are they a night?
12:34 Salacia / Peter We have to be aware when we’re on Starlink. We have wifi calling with AT&T mobile. If the cell signal is too weak, our phones switch to wifi (over Starlink, if we’re on the boat), at which point we are effectively calling from inside the US, and don’t need the +1 for US calls, but do need the +507 (Panama) or whatever country code first the designation. When away from the boat or the cell signal is strong, then the situation reverses because then we’re calling from the country, and we don’t need the +country code locally, but do for the US.
12:50 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av. Camaron Sabalo 1705, Zona Dorada, 82102 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26884795194237,-106.4642438292503
13:24 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Photos
13:25 SV NorthDawn Sheryl SV NorthDawn's welcome to Provedencia
14:43 Voyager - Ed & Liz $50 -- tonight is our 3rd. We depart for Tenacatita tomorrow am.
15:31 S/VFIN (Susan) @Voyager - Ed & Liz thanks! We are right behind you in anchorage “Paraiso”. Red tide has invaded here. Is there a red tide there too?
15:47 S/VFIN (Susan) Playas Paraiso
Kilometro 56 (Carretera Nacional 200), Jalisco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.472282,-105.058346
15:48 S/VFIN (Susan) RED TIDE IN PARAISO MX TODAY
18:07 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
18:08 Cerca Trova-Bruce Looks a little rough.
18:14 Celt-Gerry/Angela Yes big seas tonight and tomorrow
18:14 Cerca Trova-Bruce Ugh. Stay safe.
18:15 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thanks…things didn’t look any better next week so…
20:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz No red tide here - yet
21:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We saw it as far as Carrizal. None in the Zihuat area.

2023.11.27 Monday
00:58 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I love your penchant for understatement. 😁
09:40 Ohana Chad & Nicole Tried to get in the phone call. Apparently I need to go back to college for more degrees so I can learn how to operate that app correctly.
09:41 Ohana Chad & Nicole Wish it was more user friendly
09:42 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Doesn’t look like the call has started. Dietmar sends out an invitation to join the call.
09:42 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call starts in 45 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and 30 minutes Thereafter for the Pacific
please drop your location pins into the chat
09:42 Captain Dietmar
Calle 5ta Buenaventura Marina Village #600, Rio Hato, Coclé Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.341938,-80.162989
09:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Lake Underhill Park
4355 Lake Underhill Rd (South Conway Rd.), Orlando, FL 32803 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.537511,-81.332096
09:44 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T
Av. Manuel F. Montoya 1635, Centro, 23920 Santa Rosalía, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.33796576238386,-112.2637245357616
09:51 Celt-Gerry/Angela Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.05426735452944,-78.45106747001408
09:57 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
Avenida Camaron Sabalo s/n, 82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.268003,-106.463421
09:58 S/VFIN (Susan)
Vía sin nombre, 48894 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.47223205051104,-105.0587053203365
10:14 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av. Camaron Sabalo 1705, Zona Dorada, 82102 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26862781276926,-106.4639931529444
10:17 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.42417253133855,-110.991688090875
10:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:18 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Av. Plutarco Elías Calles 182, Recinto Portuario, 83554 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.30862639167531,-113.5445960238576
10:26 BRIGADOON 3
Av de la Langosta 13, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74850091712619,-105.3804241028664
10:31 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69114798347208,-105.2933350858797
10:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Pascual Ortiz Rubio, 28838 La Culebra, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19495288590982,-104.6816044673324
10:34 🦜Maison de Sante
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.080273302638892,-84.06469255685806
10:43 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.195119,-104.682741
10:43 Qué vendrá Not a problem on Zulip :)
10:44 Qué vendrá
Paradise Village Marina, Paseo de los Cocoteros 87, Marina Residences, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.6926418758049,-105.2933606464662
10:49 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.96023064285231,-111.1138551744162
11:01 🦜Maison de Sante Long line
9deg 04.0 N
83deg 58.4 W
11:18 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482953578482766,-79.94406319039818
11:19 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Here is a precise what3words address, made of 3 random words. Every 10ft square in the world has its own unique what3words address.

///privacy.afterglow.outlive
https://w3w.co/privacy.afterglow.outlive
11:21 PRIYA Brandt PRIYA Brandt left the group.
11:22 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
11:25 Tidings Of Joy- Joy @Captain Dietmar can you please repost the link to contribute to Vicente? I can’t find it on Line of Zulip.
12:46 DawnPatrol LaneyMark It is on the PP fleet update. Go to the website and click on news. It comes right up. It will link you to PayPal.
12:49 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Thanks Laney:)
12:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole https://panamaposse.com/donate-vicente
13:14 Rob on Avant Panama Supreme Court decision on copper mine is expected in the ‘next few days’. https://www.mining.com/panamas-top-court-debates-first-quantum-copper-mine-fate/

Depending on the decision, it could make things better, worse, or they could stay the same. As mentioned in the call today, panama should be considered ‘inconvenient’, as some items are in short supply in some areas (gasoline, propane, fresh groceries, etc.). Travel can be delayed by hours on longer routes affected by protests.
13:33 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
13:34 🦜Maison de Sante Sea temp climbing to 101 F on our way to drake bay!!
13:37 🦜Maison de Sante It’s either that or my sender is failing but it’s brand new
13:52 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole You’re going to LOVE Drake Bay!! Regardless of anything… magical spot on the planet. We have lots of recommendations if needed🤘
15:13 🦜Maison de Sante Update: definitely the sending unit. Lol
16:23 Voyager - Ed & Liz Voyager diverting to the Marina at Barra. Multiple anchor issues. Windlass not getting power. Can't free fall as the chain is jammed hard at the stripper. We called and they have s slip for us. ☹️
16:23 Voyager - Ed & Liz
Vía sin nombre, 48898 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.25530594154601,-104.8059331174902
17:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sorry to hear about yet another challenge! Hopefully this will be the last for you in a while!
17:08 FREEDOM - Sheri Captain Jack's
Elbow Cay, Hope Town, Bahamas, Abaco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.539216,-76.958965
17:08 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
17:08 FREEDOM - Sheri Beautiful! Abacos
17:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Love it! We were right there in 2017.
18:41 Voyager - Ed & Liz Hi all - need advice. Was able to partially dissemble my windlass and freed the jammed chain. I need to things here in Barra.
1. 200 amp fuse like the one in the photo.
2. A vise that I can use to reassemble a part on the top of the capstain / windlass.
Below is the fuse. I have lots - but not that. ☹️.
18:41 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
18:42 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
18:43 Pause Larry & Beth Hi Ed. Larry and Beth here on Pause. We will be in Barra on or around Dec 6th and I have one of those fuses and a small vise on board
18:55 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks. In the meantime I'll keep hunting. 😊
19:03 S/VFIN (Susan) @FREEDOM - Sheri say hello to my very good friends: Monica (on land, Chopping Block hair salon) and John Hanrahan on Primera Vista a Bennateau Oceanis 41’ on a mooring.
19:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Hi Ed. Try calling Pancho on what’s app. He’s been very very helpful for us and got some parts bused here from Zaragoza in PV.
+52 315 104 3289
19:11 TIAMAT Owen I would look for an auto parts place
19:11 TIAMAT Owen Looks like there are a couple in Melaque
19:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks - will do👍
19:23 Voyager - Ed & Liz Right - was thinking the same thing. Want a spare as well 😉
19:38 YO-D-YO Mary
NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.625398,-87.342016
19:39 YO-D-YO Mary We made it looking forward to seeing some sites as long as we are here.
19:40 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz Ed there is a guy there that I am sure he has it all. Let’s see I will DM as i would have to explain
20:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Pancho will be picking us up in PV on Thursday. He can get it then
20:29 Voyager - Ed & Liz I think there is a good chance I'll find one tomorrow. If not will try Pancho. Thanks.
20:39 OKISOLLO Dan Jeanne
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.52097809859955,-111.071573831141

2023.11.28 Tuesday
04:01 YO-D-YO Dave We spent six weeks in Barra getting our windlass replaced last spring. There are worse places to do boat repairs.
04:42 YO-D-YO Dave We could only pick one of the two as we have a date for the canal crossing. This was a bit closer to our next stop south, and wanted a shorter window thru the papagayos. The entrance to Puesta del Sol was surprisingly easy. We will be checking out the area after making obligatory boat repairs.
07:54 🦜Maison de Sante https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/top-panama-court-rules-first-quantum-mining-contract-unconstitutional-2023-11-28/
07:54 🦜Maison de Sante Promising news for the state of affairs in Panama!!!
08:28 FREEDOM - Sheri We just met John. He said he talked to you yesterday. Love the sailing community.
09:34 Voyager - Ed & Liz I was able to get our windlass fixed this am. Did a search of the boat and found a spare 175 amp fuse from the previous owner. It will work until we get a 200. Don't believe it's an issues except it will "blow" at a lower rating. The reason the 200 amp blew is the chain jammed in the Gypsy. Just need to keep a close eye on it.
Thank you all for the Pancho recommendation. He is sourcing some spares for me. Getting a couple of 500 amps as well for the bow thruster 😊
10:50 Tidings Of Joy- Joy https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/panama-canal-warns-of-indefinite-delays-as-it-offers-special-auction-slot
11:07 S/VFIN (Susan) What is Dino’s number at Barra?
11:23 🦜Maison de Sante +52 315 100 2636
Harbormaster Secundino whatsapp
11:30 Rob on Avant The Ocean Prediction Center and the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch of the National Hurricane Center will be hosting a free "Blue Water Mariner Webinar on Winter Weather Forecasting" for the posse’s area of interest.

At 1pm EST, Monday, , December 11th, 2023, Dr. Chris Landsea will be speaking on "Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch/National Hurricane Center’s Forecast Products and Services” (South of 31N in Atlantic/30N in Pacific). Register at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4503668232143317850

11:31 S/VFIN (Susan) @🦜Maison de Sante thanks
11:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark When is your date to cross?
12:12 YO-D-YO Mary As of today it is Jan. 9, 2024.
13:10 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed This is awesome! Democracy at work!
13:19 Rob on Avant Posted by Richard Borden on Facebook:

**Caution Note: Sailing Vessel Dream Weaver currently in La Paz.

The male owner of Dream Weaver has been ran out of many cruiser communities for committing lewd or lascivious acts in the cockpit (pun intended) and on the deck of his boat. A vessel reported Dream Weaver anchoring too close to them two days ago on the La Paz net, which is his practice to give a close up show while pleasuring himself on deck. Kid boats and cruisers who don't wish to see such activity should avoid anchoring close to Dream Weaver. He has been banned by all the marina's in town, so he lands his dinghy on the beach vs using the Dinghy dock at Marina de La Paz and spends most of his time at anchor in Pichilingue.

This isn't a new situation, it's been a problem here in the Sea of Cortez now for years, but it's important for new cruisers to be aware of the sailing vessel "Dream Weaver" currently anchored in La Paz.

The fun never ends, nor do the Cruising Stories!**

13:24 David - SV MOJO What a sick bastard
13:49 Maison De Sante It’s giving Tuesday. Just a reminder that our friend and supporter of the Posse Vicente has lost his family and livelihood from Hurricane Otis in Acapulco in October this year. If you have not already donated, please consider any donation and PLEASE share personally with friends and family in a text. You don’t have to be part of the Posse to show your support and all proceeds go to him to pick up the pieces of his life. Thank you. He is such a great guy and I cannot imagine what he is going through on top of survivors guilt. ❤️‍🩹

https://panamaposse.com/donate-vicente
14:31 C-YA. Glenn @Rob on Avant ran into that guy. Surprised he is still alive. STAY CLEAR unless you want your free XXX show
14:43 C-YA. Glenn Woops should clarify. Not Rob. Talking Dream Weaver
14:44 Rob on Avant They say it takes all kinds. Some kinds we don’t need at all, ever.
15:05 C-YA. Glenn @Rob on Avant I am actually surprised he is alive let alone around
17:40 Maison De Sante Videos
17:40 Maison De Sante Photos
17:41 Maison De Sante Lovely rainbow/double rainbow at Bahía Drake, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
18:59 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
18:59 Captain Dietmar Group call ended.
19:00 David - SV MOJO Group voice call started.
19:05 David - SV MOJO Group call ended.
19:32 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Quintana Roo 15, Morelos, 52985 Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.83042581822163,-86.88986336729232
20:20 Captain Dietmar Just wanted to thank every body - so far we have raisded over 3K for Vicente for his recovery fund.
5 Oxxo's in accapulco are out of cash but we manged to get some of it to him via citibank and will continue to update you on his progress - he is a bit overwhelmed by all the support

20:20 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/support-vicente
if you can help

20:20 Captain Dietmar Photos

2023.11.29 Wednesday
09:35 SV Whirlwind @Courage ⛵️ John just sent you a Direct Message.
09:58 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
09:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings Of Joy, Long Windid and Voyager in Barra
10:12 Rob on Avant Pub. 147, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Caribbean Sea - Volume I (17th Edition 2022) has been updated to 11 November 2023.

The updated publication can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cccc844830c3a47d3859a08dbf0eb7f8c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638368666490905905%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7fEuSRbKXo2%2FsnwbUkETZ%2BWw57xZQbtF7%2BWnMS9Wwag%3D&reserved=0
10:28 Captain Dietmar and the trouble begins ...
12:03 Celt-Gerry/Angela Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36806387899808,-79.95127324014902
12:41 Captain Dietmar @Celt-Gerry/Angela bravo zulu how was your voyage ?
12:46 Celt-Gerry/Angela It was a rough ride Captain - 9ft swells and 30 knot gusts practically the whole way. Sooo excited to be here and on solid ground.
12:47 Captain Dietmar congratulations to you your crew the admiral and to the vessel !
12:48 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thank you - she’s a great boat
12:49 SUNDOWNER Jeff Congratulations as well.
12:50 SUNDOWNER Jeff She must have a great crew!
12:55 Celt-Gerry/Angela Thank you
13:53 Rob on Avant 291837Z NOV 23
NAVAREA IV 1380/23(GEN).
1. DUE TO SPACE WEATHER, HF COMMUNICATIONS
AND GNSS POSITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
DISRUPTED BY THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR FLARES
30 NOV THRU 02 DEC.
2. DURING INCIDENTS AT SEA, MARINERS SHOULD
CHECK THEIR POSITION USING ALL ALTERNATE
MEANS AVAILABLE.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 030001Z DEC 23.
14:25 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.99448919298685,-111.1118365545861
14:38 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.58924751657875,-111.1717101972497
15:18 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.18239800262835,-106.4085403829813
16:54 VIVA Pierre & Marie Photos
16:54 VIVA Pierre & Marie Thank you SV Serenity for your nice navionics post at San Cosme! You saved us mucho time with your GPS coordinates for the hot springs.
This is Viva and Delaware Girl soaking in the natural hot springs!

16:59 SV Whirlwind @FREEDOM - Sheri sending you a DM
18:32 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited DaMMADCat Danny, Da MMAD Cat - Andrea to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.

2023.11.30 Thursday
00:01 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We missed all the fun! ❤️
09:18 QUESO GRANDE Lance Does anyone have marina knowledge they can share about Isla Mujeres, MX (Near Cancun)?
13:55 Captain Dietmar we can confirm that 3 cases of Flor de cana rum have arrived at marina Puerto de la navidad in barra de navidad mexico
we have 4 days to get rid of it
14:07 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis On our way. Trying to get a slip there. We’ll see.
Puerta Vallarta is full. Haven’t been able to find any there.
14:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You're most welcome. Aren't those hot springs awesome!?
14:39 Rob on Avant Report of theft in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-3145/?
14:41 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We can get a head start on it if you like. Awaiting your orders captain.
14:41 TIAMAT Owen Cabo Corrientes is making trouble for us trying to get to Barra for the event 😰
14:44 Qué vendrá We are underway to Barra. I have one of those if all the other options don’t pan out.
14:48 Maison De Sante Better taste it to make sure the batch isn’t tainted 😉
14:48 CHEMISTRY - Sean Hola Captain -- I must have missed an announcement. Did you buy 3 cases to trade (for coconuts) with the fleet? If so, I'll take a bottle or two.
14:49 Maison De Sante The rum is free (while supplies last) for the kickoff party 🎉
18:54 S/VFIN (Susan) @Captain Dietmar wait for us! We will help with the rum overload.
18:55 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.84493560888368,-105.8786699399597
18:56 S/VFIN (Susan) Tenecatita bahia
Jalisco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.307665,-104.833298
18:57 🦜Maison de Sante
Av. 3, Provincia de Puntarenas, Golfito, Pueblo Civil, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.62157467477778,-83.1541021662346
19:00 SUNDOWNER Jeff
San Juan de Alima Playa, 60876 La Privada, Mich., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.605181,-103.699319
19:58 Captain Dietmar I need visual verification of assets
first.
anyone going to melaque tomorrow?

19:59 Captain Dietmar good plan
20:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.5756106223968,-101.4553692218516
20:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For those heading down the coast of MX from Zihuatenejo to Huatulco, Kathryn and I recommend stopping at Potosi. Although somewhat exposed, we found the anchorage here calm and relaxed. The lagoon is well worth exploring. Nights are quiet and the water’s clean.
21:05 C-YA. Glenn Stickers
23:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.84444687047609,-105.8786804006085

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2023.12.01 Friday
05:38 YO-D-YO Dave Attached is a document of planned buoy positions for Puesta del Sol Nicaragua buoy positions. Only three physical buoys are actually in place.
05:38 YO-D-YO Dave DOC-20231130-WA0011
08:29 Rob on Avant Photos
08:29 Rob on Avant From sv honalee on Facebook: Report Received:
Yesterday afternoon the yacht Cool Running hit the reef off El Porvenir. George sustained a broken arm and ribs. He was taken off the boat last night. The yacht is a total loss.
08:47 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Where is this?
08:48 Rob on Avant San Blas islands, Panama.
10:03 TIAMAT Owen Does anyone have a dock map for Barra? Trying to figure out where “b/11-12” is and not getting a response from the marina
10:10 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Sure you are right across from me, when are you coming into the marine?
10:12 TIAMAT Owen Our reservation is for Dec 6 but with Cabo Corrientes blasting we probably won’t make it in until the 7th or 8th
10:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Ok we are on c8, things change daily so give me a yell when you get close and I can tell you what boats you are between. As you enter the marina a dock is the first dock you see, b dock is open for large vessels with slips on the inside. Chances are you are in the second or third slip
10:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Funny it looked calm when we drove past there yesterday afternoon, have a good trip
10:45 Tidings Of Joy- Joy We do. Will send you a DM
10:45 TIAMAT Owen Thanks!
10:46 TIAMAT Owen The forecast on the Banderas Bay net was to leave yesterday or not until next Wednesday
10:49 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
10:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Wow I don’t trust any report over 48 hours
10:49 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Barra marina map
10:49 Blown Away Eileen Are las perlas islands still considered a no go? Or are cruisers avoiding the isolated anchorages where the robberies/boarding’s occurred?
10:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Tiding are you guys aboard ? We are right behind you , DeltaSwizzler
10:50 Rob on Avant Buddy boating and avoiding isolated anchorages recommended.

No incidents since last year, but it’s also been off season.
10:55 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Hi. Yes we are and noticed you on the bow.
11:01 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista We will be crossing buddies, as we (cross)cross on the same day. East to West?
11:13 Captain Dietmar please take pictures of all local pangas
any locals covering faces or vessels w out registration and numbers visible and you are likely a target
11:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That's so sad! One has to wonder what kind of navigational aid / chart was being used. I just checked Navionics and, if its the same reef Cool Running hit, the warning is clear. We plan on spending significant time in the area and hope there aren't unchartered reefs!

11:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
11:37 Captain Dietmar please download sat charts to use w opencpn
there are countless uncharted and mischarted reefs
11:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ROLLING THUNDER to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:57 ROLLING THUNDER ROLLING THUNDER joined the group.
12:01 Qué vendrá We left Banderas Bay yesterday. The EcMWF model on PW was quite accurate. We rounded the cape between 12 and 1pm, with 15k of wind from NE and favorable tidal current. No big waves. Continued sailing until around 11pm, when the winds dropped. Arrived in Tenacatita at sunrise.
12:01 ROLLING THUNDER Hello Panama Posse Line Group. This is Bruce of Rolling Thunder and I am pleased to join you for this Posse. Jan, Rosa(our wee dog) and I are in Marina Chiapas for a couple of days then headding to Nicaragua to sit await a break in the Papagaios so we can cruis Costa Rica and Panama. after that Patagonia. We are looking forward to meeting many of years and hearing your salty stories.
12:03 Maison De Sante Welcome to the Posse!
13:00 C-YA. Glenn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69915458515371,-92.45486915456672
13:00 C-YA. Glenn C ya on the way to Zwat single handed. Yahoooo
13:02 SV Whirlwind We have cruised in the Perlas this summer multiple times, mostly with another boat and generally avoiding isla del rey and proximal islands. DM me if you want more specifics on places.
13:35 Remedy-Natalie We went into that area and anchored. Had about 10 other boats anchored. Used the most up to date Navionics and had no issues at all.
13:44 Remedy-Natalie Will add we also use Bauhaus book
13:53 YO-D-YO Mary Safe travels my friend.
13:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Will do! Great resource.
15:53 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
15:54 Cerca Trova-Bruce Leaving Savannah this morning.
16:01 Captain Dietmar stunning
16:02 Cerca Trova-Bruce Thanks!
16:22 Rob on Avant Latitude 38 magazine has a more comprehensive report on the sinking of ‘Bum Boat Gal’ at the entrance to turtle bay Mexico during the Baja HaHa rally. It can be accessed at https://www.latitude38.com/magazine/

16:51 Cerca Trova-Bruce
McIntosh County, GA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.52758027214109,-81.27806453582288
16:53 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Independencia 347, Caleta De Campos, 60970 Bahía Bufadero (Caleta De Campos), Mich., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.07287,-102.750498
17:28 Rob on Avant Just saw a report form the diver at shelter bay marina in Panama that a second boat (a lagoon 57) also hit a reef last night and a salvage is being launched. Unclear what damage the (unnamed) vessel sustained.
17:38 Remedy-Karl Simply terrible. Reminds me of how the hired professional captain hit a reef with Remedy on our first sail coming in at night. We thought that we could trust the pros but quickly learned that it was up to us.
18:33 fickle - Ben Could this be a factor in some of these reef encounters?
19:43 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista invited Nanook Mark to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:43 Nanook Mark Nanook Mark joined the group.
20:34 Rob on Avant Certainly could be!

2023.12.02 Saturday
09:28 FIDO-Jodi & Steve A few pix as we travel from the York River to Lake Worth inlet
09:28 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Photos
09:29 Cerca Trova-Bruce Beautiful!
10:43 Maison De Sante Photos
10:44 Maison De Sante Last night, we were invited onboard a 150 foot Navy ship from the 1940s that has been recommissioned as a conservation boat targeting illegal fishing and wildlife poaching in Costa Rica and Panamanian waters. Captain Pete is known for his anti-whaling conservation efforts with the group Sea Shepherd and his eco-Trimaran (that he built!) that was hit by and tragically sunk by a Japanese fishing vessel that was engaged in illegal fishing/whaling activities. To say this guy is a badass is an understatement. See what he does now with Earthrace Conservation at the link below. He is looking for energetic volunteers to help so if you know someone who would be interested in the cause and could commit to a month onboard, contact him through the website. In February they have plans to monitor the Galápagos Islands.

https://www.earthrace.net
10:51 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Cool
11:00 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Thanks for sharing; awesome cause and interesting story. I bet you spent an unforgettable evening with the Modoc crew.
11:21 Mocean Sickness Jim How and where should we post info about long lines from Mazatlan to La Cruz?
11:28 Rob on Avant Right here, with lat long of one end and what direction they stretch out in. It’s ’perishable’ information so the chat is the best spot for it.
13:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hi there, in Barra de Navidad, looking for windless pro in the area , I have a lafrans progress2 that I think needs bearing and top seal
13:24 Mocean Sickness Jim Long Lines

Mazatlan to Isla Isabela
22°57.46'N 106°20.10'W Bearing 10°- 190° approximately 2 miles
Panga met us at this point and waved us through.

22°43.43'N 106°14.39'W Bearing 40° to 220° Line cut at this point

Isla Isabela to La Cruz
21°30.39'N 105°46.65'W
End of line Flag. Bearing 300°
13:32 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Poncho or Alex probably know of someone.
13:59 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yep he is already searching

14:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I would like to make the event down an Barra de Navidad on December 7 through the 10th. I am up in PV right now and it looks like there’s weather coming in. Don’t know if I’ll be able to make December 7th.

When I do head down, any suggestions on a good place to anchor for the night halfway down to Barra de Navidad from Puerto Vallarta?
14:24 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:25 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:25 Captain Dietmar depending on how fast you go
15:14 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you.
About 7 kts average.
15:25 S/VFIN (Susan) Playa Cuastecomates
Cihuatlán, Jalisco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.229829,-104.729739
15:27 DawnPatrol LaneyMark This info might get lost here. There can is a long line page on the website that is really helpful!
https://panamaposse.com/longlines
15:42 TIAMAT Owen Does anyone know if the port captain in barra is a stickler about previous port exit paper? We’re considering leaving La Cruz tomorrow but the port captain is already closed
15:47 SV Whirlwind Did you meet the boat’s dog?
15:57 Maison De Sante Videos
15:57 Maison De Sante Yes! Apa is a good boy
16:01 Tidings Of Joy- Joy They asked for ours. Not sure how strict they are about it.
17:10 BRIGADOON 3 Any suggestions on a clinic or doctor in Melanie?
17:12 BRIGADOON 3 Any suggestions on a clinic or Doctor in Malaque?
17:32 C-YA. Glenn @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis chamela good spot for an overnighted
17:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Excellent. Thank you. I’m checking it out now. I should make that easily….weather permitting.
17:49 C-YA. Glenn @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis may run into I am crossing the T pec now to Zwat and make my way north to Mazatlan in may
17:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Cool. Definitely like to see ya.
I should say, like to C-Ya. 😁
17:59 Captain Dietmar no not stickler
21:04 ROLLING THUNDER I do not know about Bara, but La Cruise is serious about checking you out.
21:46 SUNDOWNER Jeff
M8HV+23, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.679146,-101.657608
21:47 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Camden County, GA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.94517890420554,-81.43242784518311

2023.12.03 Sunday
06:10 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited bāsik Teal Linh Emma to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
07:12 bāsik Teal Linh Emma bāsik Teal Linh Emma joined the group.
08:24 Pause Larry & Beth Photos
08:25 Pause Larry & Beth We are rounding Cabo Corrientes now. ECMWF forecast was spot on, 15 to 17 knots and a 5 ft swell. Not a bad ride at all
10:09 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
10:10 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN
AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC

to find your local time go to
panamaposse.com/time or google it
12:29 C-YA. Glenn Photos
12:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Report of shark attack at Melaque
12:29 C-YA. Glenn Wow really I love that place
13:32 BRIGADOON 3 The beach at Melanie is closed because of the attack.
13:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Any details on the attack?
14:23 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Maybe a crocodile… this is what I found online: https://www.paudal.com/2023/12/03/a-young-woman-died-from-a-possible-shark-attack-in-playa-de-melaque-jalisco-i-video/
14:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Horrifying! That poor lady. Her poor son. So sad.
14:50 Captain Dietmar is anyone heading into melaque this week for provisioning?
I have a small pack of decorations which are paid for to be picked up from el navegante for this week's event.
pm me directly please if you can stop by a little shop near the hawaiin store
18:16 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66709,-101.615978
18:21 TIAMAT Owen Is anyone recently in the Barra lagoon able to share a track to avoid the shoals?
19:14 SV Whirlwind We were there last in March and I can send you ours. Or maybe someone has been there more recently?
20:49 C-YA. Glenn
C. Ebano, 70902 Puerto Ángel, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.66475034873794,-96.49398070995306
21:04 TIAMAT Owen @SV Whirlwind I'd appreciate it
21:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
21:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sundowner and Serenity are neighbors in Ixtapa.
21:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’ll be there in a couple weeks you going to wait for us? But seriously I have a couple questions.
How were the depths going in?
Did you go in toward high tide?
Was the dredging equipment an issue?
Did you go in during one of the no dredging time slots?
22:10 SUNDOWNER Jeff We came in at 2nd high tide at 19:00 . Saw as shallow as 6.5' at the entrance. Once inside, it was in the 10' - 13' range. We were told the dredging is from 07:00hrs - 19:00 hrs Monday through Saturday. There is no dredge operation on Sunday. Dredge barge was off to side out of channel when we came through. No issue. It is a little disconcerting entering in the dark. Would be a better option either on Sunday or before they start at 07:00.
22:13 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Great, thanks for the thorough response. Btw the marina office told me that you can enter 1300-1400 every day as well.
22:14 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thanks for that info as well
23:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Presumably that means exit as well. By the way, the fuel dock closes 2pm on Sunday. We weren’t able to refuel upon entry.
23:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’ll be here until the 12th. When do you arrive?
23:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Target is 18th
23:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’ll probably be gone by then, anchoring in Ixtapa or Zihuat until the weekend. Hope to see you here!

2023.12.04 Monday
07:01 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Jacksonville, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.46362707976472,-81.45288413091548
07:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Solmate Jen to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
07:15 Solmate Jen Solmate Jen joined the group.
07:16 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SOLMATE Adam to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
07:26 Solmate Jen Good morning, I'm Jen Landa on SV Solmate, a Fountain Pajot Saona 47 Catamaran. My other half is Adam Landa, who also just joined Line.

We're currently in Antigua in the Caribbean. This is our second season in the Caribbean. We plan to make our way north and west back to the Chesapeake for hurricane season. Prior to our time in the Caribbean we spent time on the US East coast and the Bahamas.

We're thinking about our possibilities for next season and would love to learn from the experiences of others.
Hope to meet you on the sea soon ⛵
07:26 Remedy-Karl Welcome, Jen!
07:32 Solmate Jen Thank you Karl!
07:32 Solmate Jen If anyone else is here in the Caribbean, please give us a shout!
07:32 SV Whirlwind @TIAMAT Owen sending dm
07:42 Cerca Trova-Bruce We’re in Jacksonville heading south. Our plans are to leave around 12/15 for the Bahamas,T&C, DR, PR and then the Virgin Islands. We plan to do much of the islands this season and then back to Beaufort, SC for the summer. Maybe a meetup in our future for this season. Keep in touch.
07:43 Solmate Jen Great, we're doing the same route in reverse so we should be able to meet up somewhere along the way. Looking forward to it!
08:01 JUBEL - Kyle
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.588847,-78.851502
08:01 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Coclé Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.342247,-80.162284
08:09 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Quintana Roo 15, Morelos, 52985 Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.83002370219892,-86.88996592991255
08:20 Maison De Sante
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.620272832751787,-83.15399073064327
08:20 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482213,-79.943618
08:24 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Still in Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos, Panama. We are planning to get Knot Right out of there before we reach the 5th anniversary of our arrival. WISH US "FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS" We have a transit date for 12/22. Cross your collective fingers.
08:50 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Pascual Ortiz Rubio, 28838 La Culebra, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19491108987817,-104.6815954148769
08:59 BISOU Robin And Tad
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69884278334864,-92.39149590324492
09:00 BISOU Robin And Tad Sorry to miss the call again this morning but have to make a run into town!
09:06 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74806136016919,-105.3803735950912
09:07 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74824453317083,-105.3802240825782
09:09 YO-D-YO Mary
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.953703,-85.828497
09:10 Perception - Jim
Puerto Pichilingue, 23894 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.81547619356958,-111.3113948784083
09:10 YO-D-YO Mary We are heading to Playa del Coco in Costa Rica. We should arrive this afternoon. Are there any Posse boats there?
We just left Santa Elana, beautiful calm anchorage.
09:20 🦜Maison de Sante We’re already south of you but if you help with clearing in, don’t hesitate to ask. There is a posse boat in marina Papagayo but I think they’re out of town for the holidays.
09:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:29 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Summer Breeze at sunset coming into PV/La Cruz from M’Ocean Sickness.
We were fine, that’s who took the picture. 😁
09:35 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES.
09:51 SV Whirlwind
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483620244406895,-79.94373388588428
10:06 SUNDOWNER Lynn unsent a message.
10:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482580348174746,-79.9447428677904
10:15 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Jacksonville, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.39752979514815,-81.57297867238243
10:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:17 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Terminal 2, Ac. 26 #103-9, Bogotá, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=4.699231106294889,-74.14409223943949
10:17 Pause: Beth & Larry
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58432551940588,-105.1275040303405
10:19 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
4335 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.480474,-112.1516519
10:26 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Sorry had to leave the call. Checkin people arrived.
10:36 Solmate Jen Photos
10:38 Rob on Avant Dear Blue Water Mariner,

The Ocean Prediction Center and the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch of the National Hurricane Center will be hosting two free "Blue Water Mariner Webinars on Winter Weather Forecasting".

At 1pm EST, Monday, December 4th, 2023, Mr. Darin Figurskey will be speaking on “Ocean Prediction Center’s Forecast Products and Services” (North of 31N in Atlantic/30N in Pacific). Register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3929627504932596057
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And at 1pm EST, Monday, , December 11th, 2023, Dr. Chris Landsea will be speaking on "Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch/National Hurricane Center’s Forecast Products and Services” (South of 31N in Atlantic/30N in Pacific). Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4503668232143317850
10:54 Qué vendrá
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19555420622373,-104.6823243202413
11:04 Rob on Avant 040952Z DEC 23
HYDROPAC 3815/23(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
COSTA RICA.
DNC 14.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM VESSEL
IN 07-58.58N 084-43.42W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP
A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC ALAMEDA,
PHONE: 510 437 3701,
EMAIL: RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL.//
11:19 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
11:20 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Loreto Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.82408082230342,-111.3088953253085
11:21 SongOfTheSea_Grant Group voice call started.
11:22 SongOfTheSea_Grant Group call ended.
11:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Question regarding the newsletter reporting possible port captain corruption in Panama with the upcoming election… any specific locations to be aware of or just Panama in general? We’ll be checking in at Balboa/Panama City so any further advice is welcomed. The tips were excellent from the newsletter!
11:23 Qué vendrá Please see my DM on Zulip, shared a GPX with you. If you need any help in the marina, let me know.
11:27 Kekada II Don & Anja Screenshot_20231204-112431~2.png
11:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hola! For those not on today's call and thinking of transiting via Acupulco, a couple of days ago I met a couple in Potosi (Zihuatanejo area) who come from Acapulco and who are in the tourism and trade industry. They unfortuntely lost their property in Hurricane Otis and had a lot to share. They are very frustrated with what they perceive to be lack of proper government response. When I mentioned our thinking of stopping by to help support our friend Vincente, they advised against this. Their rationale included: 600+ vessels still on the bottom of the bay create a navigational hazard (to their knowledge, there is no map of sunken vessel locations); these same vessels are leaking fuel and oil, which create a nasty and continuous slick in the water; graphic as it might sound (sorry), many of these vessels still hold human remains, some of which are being partially released; provisioning still hasn't been restored in the area; theft remains an issue - local authorities so engaged trying to help restore essentials that they cannot ("will not") devote sufficient resources to properly fight crime. They suggest it will take the better part of a year for Acapulco to recover. They do not know if they will return. We have therefore decided to give Acapulco a miss when we head from Zihuat to Huatulco next week. Mark
11:38 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BLUE MAGIC-Maria to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Welcome to the Posse. Please consider joining a tracking option to share your location and to know ours. :) panamaposse.com/tracking
11:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BLUE MAGIC-Nicholas to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:57 BLUE MAGIC-Nicholas BLUE MAGIC-Nicholas joined the group.
12:00 BLUE MAGIC-Maria BLUE MAGIC-Maria joined the group.
12:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler All Panama Posse members in Barra De Navidad are invited over to the Delta Swizzler on Tuesday December 5 for a PRE-POSSE CHRISTMAS KICK OFF PARTY. Gates open around 5 and as long as the lights are on I guess we’ll keep going. Please bring great appetizer to share and your drink of choice. We will have ice as long as it last, also with music and stories. We have been with the Posse 5-6 years and just returned from Panama last year. So there will be a few skippers around who can answer some of your questions. If you have boat cards grab a few as you meet Your fellow cruisers. We are the lit up Christmas boat on C dock, just ask anyone directions.
12:40 Maison De Sante You guys are such great party hosts! Sorry we can’t be there to celebrate with you all. I guess someone else will have to pass out on your couch in my absence 😂
12:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I’m sure someone will be happy to that. 😜
12:55 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn should take a peek here at puerto angel small anchorage but amazing people. Tad Rollie I have a flipper stopper out but so much better then I think further south. Collectivo is cheap taxis are not to bad. Locals are friendly I been advise by several not to stop in Acapulco because of that you mentioned. Only way to get fuel here though is to Jerry can. I recommend the same in Marina Chahue as the surge is really bad. My boat tore a cleat out of the dock friends of mine popped two fenders.
13:33 QUESO GRANDE Lance I mispoke earlier on the call. At El Cid Puerto Morelos MX. Normal rate for a 41ft Catamaran is .75 per foot. Panama Posse discount offered is 25% so our rate is .56 per foot versus the .60 I mentioned. Nice place!
13:48 Cerca Trova-Bruce Sadler Point Marina
4669 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.27514,-81.717568
14:24 QUESO GRANDE Lance @Cerca Trova-Bruce my home town.. we’ll be there in a couple of months. For reference, what is the rate at Sadler Point?
14:37 🦜Maison de Sante For anyone who has stayed at La Playita in Panama City, do you know if they offer 120v service? Looks like Flamenco only has 240V and I don’t have a transformer.
14:40 QUESO GRANDE Lance La Playita has 120V. The slip we were in, we had to use our 50 to 30 adapter plug. Others slips had 30.
14:40 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks Lance!! Hopefully I can snag a place there before our transit. That’s good news.
14:43 QUESO GRANDE Lance We enjoyed it there. Great location. Plenty to do.
14:46 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Journey Anne & Remi to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:52 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Agreed! And great PP discount for a couple nights!
https://panamaposse.com/la-playita-marina
16:01 🦜Maison de Sante I’m trying to pay the agent in Panama, Erick via credit card. There is a section for personal information and one of the items it asks for Document and Erick doesn’t exactly know what needs to go there. This is through the BAC Compra Click. Does anyone know what goes in that field?
16:14 Celt-Gerry/Angela Same here…
16:14 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I'd like to know also. I just got my email from Erick. Nicole, when are you two going through
16:17 🦜Maison de Sante We told them the 18th so we’re aiming for that. I think we can hit it if the punta mala window holds next week.
16:19 QUESO GRANDE Lance We paid Eric sitting in our salon on his credit card machine. Didn’t notice anything tricky
16:19 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt We are shooting for the 22nd. Looking forward to seeing you on the other side
16:26 🦜Maison de Sante I have a feeling he’s just started using this pay-in-advance service. I’ll advise for others if I figure it out.
16:26 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Thank you
17:12 JUBEL - Kyle Flamenco has 120. We used it. But I don't recommend that Marina. Playita is better
17:16 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff What’s better about Playita?
17:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Taxis and Uber don’t like going all the way out to Famenco
17:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Isn’t Playita right next door to Flamenco?
17:29 ,☠️Delta Swizzler No. Flamenco is all the way out on the tip of the Causeway. Playita is about 1 1/2 miles further. We had so many Uber drivers cancel their trips to pick us up.
17:30 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Not sure is you saw the invite. We have invited all Posse members in Barra over for appetizers and cocktails tomorrow at 5:00. See above….
17:33 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Any other advantages for Playita over Flamenco?
17:43 Qué vendrá Thank you for the invitation, looking forward to seeing you all.
18:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for the intel! Will definitely stop at Puerto Angel - the current plan is Ixtapa - Pampanoa - Puerto Escondido - Puerto Angel - Bahias de Huatulco. We were hoping to skip Marina Chahue and instead anchor in one of the many bays. If we need to refuel, there's always the option of waiting for slack tide, I suppose.
18:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Any intel on Las Brisas de Amador? It's supposed to have cleaner and calmer water than La Playita, though I understand Canal agents won't go that far to measure your vessel.
19:18 🦜Maison de Sante The dude from Flemenco said “only 232V” which I thought was an oddly specific voltage.
19:21 🦜Maison de Sante There’s a fuel dock you can med moor to near the cruise terminal if you’re up for that
19:28 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow
19:33 TIAMAT Owen That sounds like two-phase 120V, aka 50-amp 120V
19:44 🦜Maison de Sante That would make more sense. Thanks!
20:04 CHEMISTRY - Sean Capt Dietmar -- I'm heading to Super Hawaii in Melaque tomorrow. Do you still need someone to pick up some stuff at El Navegante?
20:15 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Driver’s license
20:19 🦜Maison de Sante I was going to follow up on this but it actually doesn’t matter what you put in that field so long as you get to the next screen. Minimum 6 digits.

Then, you have to call your bank, they validate the transaction, then you submit it once more and it goes through. This was what it was with bofa. Different banks may vary.
20:30 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt thanks
20:47 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I used our SIN number for the transit and it worked fine
21:05 🦜Maison de Sante Case in point :)

2023.12.05 Tuesday
05:36 Captain Dietmar Photos
05:36 Captain Dietmar BOLO

Request from the US Embassy. Do recognise the vessel in the attached picture?

"We just became aware of a situation involving roughly eight US citizens on a potentially sinking charter boat off the coast of Panama.

We don’t have much info at this time, including location, but are working local govt contacts who may have patrolling vessels in the area. We believe it departed from Amador Causway.

Any info or contacts out in area appreciated."

Please email dietmar@panamaposse.com with any info

 

07:40 Ohana Chad & Nicole Does anyone know of a shipping agent in Bonaire?
08:07 SV Whirlwind Sent you a note
10:27 Captain Dietmar cancel bolo

11:11 Voyager - Ed & Liz Caution - long line between Barra and Manzanillo. 2 NM off shore from Manzanillo airport.
11:11 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
11:11 Voyager - Ed & Liz Location above
11:27 Courage ⛵️ John Buenos Dias! Courage with Kristine and I aboard have left La Paz after the port has finally opened following a strong northerly common this time of year. We are headed to Barre de Navidad, 460 nm south by south-east across the Sea of Cortez to join the Panama Posse kickoff (one day late). This is the first time Courage will cross a sea! It will take us three days and three nights, and we are well prepared and look forward to some downwind sailing. We will check in daily and starlink is on for tracking. Blessings and fair winds and following seas to all.
11:29 Captain Dietmar ser you in barra
11:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff So obviously going to Acapulco is a no go but what are the thoughts on anchoring at Bahia de Puerto Marques just southeast?
11:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis See you there, hopefully, finally.
11:42 🦜Maison de Sante That can be a great downwind passage! Fair winds!
11:48 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I been interested to hear about that but suspect it’s gone also. Heard still have issues with burglary and such in the area
11:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You mean Marquelia? https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/marquelia It's included as an option for us in fair weather only. Our experience in other "exposed" anchorages recently has been positive. If the prevailing weather patterns hold, there's no reason why we shouldn't break up the passage to Huatulco. We'd also be interested if anyone in the PP has first hand experience with this anchorage.
12:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
12:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ah... sorry. Good question! My hunch is it's too close to Ground Zero and would be affected by the same fall out as Acapulco. We're avoiding the entire area and staying 50nm offshore.
12:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thinking the same thing
12:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn This whole Otis affair is sad in so many ways. We had very much looked forward to stopping at both bays, despite the reputation of the latter of being crazy town.
12:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We're still interested in anyone here has had first hand experience at Marquelia.
12:52 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ho’okipa had safe and successful passage from Bocas Del Toro, Panama to Isla de San Andres, Columbia. Will be a short stay here forcfuel, much needed rest and then off to Roatan, Honduras. We loved Panama, both the Pacific snd Atlantic sides, and it is very bitter sweet to say adios, but after 2 years it was time to bid her a fond farewell. But there are more adventures on the horizon…. can’t wait.
12:52 Ho’okipa-Lisa Adios Panama!
13:10 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn yes all crazy. I am most likely be about 50 miles off also. Seems what I read and hear not a good place to stop now after Otis. I wanted to break up my ride north since I am single handed looks like I have to suck it up buttercup. Yuk
16:25 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
16:28 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Just a reminder , Panamá Posse Pre-Party tonight on C dock aboard DeltaSwizzler. Party starts at 5 please some kinda food to share and drink of your choice. We will have music, ice and stories to share. Stop bye and meet your fellow cruisers
16:56 Maison De Sante Take some pics and share please 😃
17:02 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt My payment to Erick Galvez for the canal transit is not going through. I've use multiple browsers, with and without a VPN and multiple cards. I've been online with the cc company for over an hour. I've informed them of the amount and they say it is good to go. BUT IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. What did anyone do to get it executed
17:03 YO-D-YO Mary Sorry to miss the party! We will toast from Costa Rica.
18:59 Salacia / Peter
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.588732467709624,-78.6751988902688
19:00 JUBEL - Kyle 3-4 min extra drive. On the other side of the amador
19:02 JUBEL - Kyle Cheaper. Shorter dock. Nicer staff. Closer to the canal.
19:31 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Hey PP, can we talk hurricane holes for a bit? We are currently in Grand Cayman. We are planning to cruise to Roatan next (after Jan 20). From there we are considering Belize and up the coast to Cancun/Isla Mujeres. Maybe up to Corpus Christi if this season and winds permit. We are pretty flexible.

We will go home to Canada in the summer for hurricane season.

Looking for suggestions for a safe place to leave the boat along this route in the western Caribbean coast. A safe marina that's considered a hurricane hole is our preference. This is all new territory to us!!

19:45 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
19:45 Courage ⛵️ John cool sunset. I think mordor is that way! lol
20:09 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
20:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Posse pre party on Delta Swizzler in Barra.
20:17 VIVA Pierre & Marie Can we get a report on red tide situation in Banderas bay down to Barra including tenacatita. we’re still on Baja side and planning to cross soon but may delay if red tide is really bad. Thanks
20:47 Captain Dietmar Photos
20:47 Captain Dietmar roughing it at site moles mexico city
20:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SV NorthDawn Sheryl We do not have direct experience, but Rio Dolce, Guatemala is a known hurricane hole in the Western Caribbean. Blown Away, a P.P. boat, has a YouTube video about their experience in Rio Dulce. You can google it or DM them.
21:09 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
21:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis 60 miles out from Barra de Navidad. ETA 3 am. See y’all tomorrow.
21:57 🦜Maison de Sante Is it BofA?
21:58 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt no citi
22:11 🦜Maison de Sante We head out tonight for Panamá so don’t let me forget. Reach out to Nicole or me tomorrow afternoon. Maybe we can come up with a solution.
22:11 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt thanks
22:42 S/VFIN (Susan) Does anyone have a personal connection for a car rental in Barra?
22:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Pancho will rent you his car. +52 315 104 3289
22:50 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff not available
22:57 CHEMISTRY - Sean Arturo (who speaks great English and also owns a company that does lots of work in the Marina) also has several cars for rent.
WhatsApp: +52 315 109 8970
22:59 S/VFIN (Susan) @CHEMISTRY - Sean great thanks i will send a message to him

2023.12.06 Wednesday
08:54 Mocean Sickness Jim
Red tide is still present in La Cruz and excepted to clear in a few more days with the increased tidally range. On the positive side it makes some amazing reflections on the water
08:55 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
09:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler It was a fun night. Wish you were here again.
09:23 SV Whirlwind Where is this beautiful photo?
09:28 Mocean Sickness Jim @SV Whirlwind Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz from the aft deck.
09:34 S/VFIN (Susan) Hello fleet. Thinking of renting a car today out of Barra. Any ideas of what not to miss in a day’s drive? Thanks
09:46 TIAMAT Owen Photos
09:47 TIAMAT Owen Made it to Barra!
09:48 S/VFIN (Susan) @,☠️Delta Swizzler thank you 🙏
09:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Tiamat welcome to Barra, Poncho and his team are the best dock crew around and we are right across from you a cDock if we cab help you out,
09:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @S/VFIN (Susan) thanks it was fun last night, stop by if you have more questions, I’m stopping by you boat and would love a boat tour
09:52 S/VFIN (Susan) 👍 i need to get your boat card 🤷‍♀️
09:53 S/VFIN (Susan) @,☠️Delta Swizzler i need to get your boat card
09:54 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @S/VFIN (Susan) no worries if it ok I’ll drop one bye and maybe get a quick tour this morning?
09:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Of course ANYTIME @,☠️Delta Swizzler
09:56 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Glad you guys made it. Let’s catch up soon.
10:03 Qué vendrá There was no red tide in Tenacatita last Saturday, when we left. Very few boats there.
12:18 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
12:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Here in Barra de Navidad, right next to Sean on Chemistry. Already sharing valuable information.
Oh, my new crew, Adam, my son.
12:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Buddied, somewhat, with Tiamat on the way down. Great family. Very helpful with everything.
12:32 Maison De Sante Photos
12:44 TIAMAT Owen Can we pick up our burgee at the seminars tomorrow?
12:52 Tidings Of Joy- Joy They have them in the marina office
12:56 SUNDOWNER Jeff
7WGQ+HW, 40909 Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.276717,-101.058687
15:44 Captain Dietmar

DETAILED BARRA DE NAVIDAD KICK OF WEEK SCHEDULE

*1)  THURSDAY 10:00 PANAMA POSSE : INTRO AND OVERVIEW  and Fleet Tracking*

When: Thu  @ 13:00 to ~ 15:30

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor -

19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - things to write - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords - a happy adventurers mindset

 

*2)  THURSDAY 13:00 PANAMA POSSE  :  ROUTE PLANNING & NAVIGATION*

When: Thu  @ 13:00 to ~ 15:30

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor -

19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - things to write - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords - a happy adventurers mindset

 

*3) 10:00 FRIDAY : DANGERS & SAFETY*

When:
Fri  @ 10:00 to ~ 16:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor.

19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords - a happy meteorologist'  mindset

 

 

 

 

*4) FRIDAY 13:00 : COMMUNICATIONS, WEATHER*

When:
Fri  @ 10:00 to ~ 16:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor.

19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords - a happy meteorologist'  mindset

 

*5) FRIDAY 17:00 PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF PARTY*

When: Friday  @ 17:00 to 19:00

Where:
Marina Court Yard in front of the Marina Office
19°11'43.3"N 104°41'00.8"W @ @ 12 feet

Amenities:
OPEN BAR  & Passed  hors d'oeuvres  17:00 - 18:00
Courtesy of the Gran Isla Navidad Resort and the Marina Puerto de la Navidad

Cash bar and resort menu order food or drinks from the resort from 18:00 - 19:00

What to bring ?
Your best self
a happy mindset to meet your buddy boats and other Panama Posse  boats for the season
camera
cellphone
bug spray
appetite and thirst
money for drinks or food after 18:00

After party ?

*6) Satellite Charts / OpenCPN / Good Nautical*

When: Saturday    @ 13:00 to ~ 17:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor

19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath Rooms, Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
laptops - mac - pc - external hard drives - pads - smart phones - raspberry pi 3B - GPS - USB pucks -  charts  - cameras - sd cards - usb drives -
- extension cords - a happy techy mindset -  books - notepads - pens - your geeky sailor self

 

*7) SATURDAY 17:00 PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK RED CUP DOCK PARTY*

When:
Saturday    17:00 ->

Where:
Between Dock A and Dock in the Marina

19°11'40.1"N 104°40'53.1"W

 

Amenities:
The Panama Posse Charcoal Grill, Ice  some Chairs and tables, bathrooms, Trash bins,

What to bring ?
Bring your own favorite protein  (not to share) to grill for yourself and your crew your own plates / cutlery / napkins / cups and drinks / mosquito spray

And importantly make one big side dish or desert  for 8 to share with fellow Panama Posse Folks

 

Garden Salad, Bite Sized Appetizers, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Mexican Rice, Spicy Sweet Potatoes, Tacos, Fajitas, The best guacamole ever, Crab Cakes, Coconut Shrimp, Little sliders, Vanilla covered Churros, etc etc.
This is where the galley gods shine - please do not bring popcorn, peanut butter sandwiches as this is for us to celebrate in our collective culinary delights !

ABBONDANZA - ABUNDANCE IS KEY  !

we will have 30+ bottles of rum onhand -

If you have some folding chairs and mood lights - a portable speakers for music -think outdoor party and your expired flares to shoot off around 9 PM

Can we make this the best Panama Posse pot luck party ever ?

 

 

 

 

*8) SUNDAY 10 AM PANAMA POSSE SWAP MEET*

When:
SUNDAY 10 AM >

Where:
Between Dock A and Dock in the Marina

19°11'40.1"N 104°40'53.1"W

What to bring ?
Bring your own items to sell - treasures of the bilge - there will be eager locals and fellow cruisers horsetrading with you
yes you can ask for coconuts !

 

 

*9) SUNDAY 13 00   PROVISIONING, WHAT TO SEE AND DO, RECAP, Q&A*

 

When:
Sunday     @ 13:00 to ~ 16:30

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor

19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
laptops - mac - pc - ipads - android pads - country guide books  - smart phones - cameras -
- extension cords - a happy provisioniers mindset -  books - notepads - pens - your happy explorer self

 

THIS IS IT - THIS IS HOW IT ALL STARTS - SEASON  7

 

15:55 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF WEEK.pdf
16:09 CHEMISTRY - Sean I just returned from the ATM at the hotel lobby (Barra de Navidad) and though I see this mentioned occasionally in Mexico (on morning nets & FB groups & such) I haven't seen the reminder here yet, so I thought this was worth mentioning in case some don't know... Do not let the ATMs in Mexico do the peso -> USD conversion for you. Always decline conversion at the ATM and let your US (or Canada or wherever) bank handle that. I withdrew 8,000 pesos which cost me $474 US. The conversion option offered by the ATM was $513 US.

BTW, the resort has a fancy new upgraded BBVA ATM.
16:11 TIAMAT Owen Is there an “intro and overview” session at 1000 on Thursday or is it at 1330? The schedule contradicts itself
16:11 TIAMAT Owen *1300
16:54 TIAMAT Owen @Captain Dietmar
17:05 Captain Dietmar 10 am !
18:03 Captain Dietmar Photos
18:04 Captain Dietmar getting busy in barra
18:49 🦜Maison de Sante
David District, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.132762097661269,-82.3205851390958
18:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole @Maison De Sante we hope you make it to the wonderful beach bar/restaurant just around the corner from where you are anchored! Tell Chef and crew we said hola!
19:27 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:27 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Night before the kick off in Barra
19:31 Mocean Sickness Jim Sorry we are going to miss the kick off party
19:47 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We are sorry to miss the fun as well!

2023.12.07 Thursday
07:05 C-YA. Glenn Photos
07:05 C-YA. Glenn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.62393839309758,-98.12747501616175
07:53 Maison De Sante For those who have Instagram, please follow The Ocean Posse/The Panama Posse and please Tag or mention the ocean Posse/panama posse in your post or story for the barra kick off event or any other cruising photos/video you would like to share. Thank you.

Have a great time at the kickoff event!

https://instagram.com/the.ocean.posse?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
07:53 Maison De Sante https://instagram.com/the.ocean.posse?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
10:21 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.546538,-98.840782
10:23 SUNDOWNER Lynn Marquelia, Bahia Dulce, Guerrero, México
10:39 C-YA. Glenn @SUNDOWNER Lynn suppose to be a good surf spot
10:54 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:54 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis joined the group.
10:55 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good morning Kelly welcome aboard
11:02 C-YA. Glenn @SUNDOWNER Lynn passing you folks 50 miles out
11:10 SUNDOWNER Lynn 👋 Safe travels!
11:10 SUNDOWNER Lynn Looks like it could be.
12:04 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Regarding Canal Transit with Erick, 3 Visa Cards, 1 Mastercard and 1 American Express card have ALL been denied.
3 hours on the phone with one bank, 2 hours with another bank and 1 hour wasted today.

So, if this is you also, I have some good news (I think).

Erick just sent this note:

Sorry for the hassle
I will be sending a nee link on monday
System got to the limit
12:11 Blown Away Eileen Oh my gosh! Thank you soooo much. I was in the midst of the SAME frustration!!! Thank you!!!
12:17 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed We opened a Schwab Account and exclusively use that abroad. We get reimbursed for ALL foreign transaction and ATM charges. We’ve saved a bundle over the years
12:19 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed In Mexico we found that Scotia bank generally had the best conversion rates
12:28 TIAMAT Owen For PredictWind tracking over Starlink, one option is the PredictWind Datahub device. It will transmit location updates over Starlink or Iridium Go. One time purchase: https://www.predictwind.com/datahub
12:28 TIAMAT Owen It goes on sale periodically if you're patient
13:18 Ohana Chad & Nicole How long ahead of time did you start the process of going through the canal? We are looking around beginning of March for going through.
13:22 TIAMAT Owen Does anyone in Barra have two-part Hypalon glue? We seem to have been victims of the mysterious dinghy punctures in La Cruz :-(
13:40 🦜Maison de Sante According to our agent, there will be fewer and fewer “flushes” as we get into spring and early summer so I would say start now to get preapproved. It’s really easy. Erick has been a great communicator. It sounded like we might be going from around 30 flushes a day to the teens by Feb/mar.
14:02 Blown Away Eileen We applied 2 months out but you probably don’t need that long
16:06 SV Whirlwind Elected official positions that may change over include port captain and immigration officials. Only time you will see them is on entry or exit more than likely.
18:29 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Safe trip!! Give the pups a treat. Marco and Lacey??
19:48 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
19:49 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis We are here at the hotel where you live streaming now say hello everybody
20:24 S/VFIN (Susan) @CHEMISTRY - Sean hi Sean we didnt make it to Alondra Hotel tonight but Zak contact is 858-243-4241 and still hoping to go to airport with you on Saturday
21:27 YO-D-YO Mary
J8RV+HVC, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.641698,-85.655908
23:52 Qué vendrá I have some

2023.12.08 Friday
06:02 Courage ⛵️ John Hello everyone! We are 50 miles out. That was a spicey crossing from La Paz! The wind was great, except that first night with 25 nm with gusts to 30 oof, and the sea state was still sorta angry at times after the northerly we followed. No worries though as ship and crew are well fed, rested, and excited to land in Barra sometime before lunch! See you all soon!
08:46 SUNDOWNER Lynn Welcome Kelly and Dennis! Thank you ! Marcus and Lacey say hi too! 🐕🐕
08:57 SUNDOWNER Jeff Today is Sundowner Lynn's birthday. Happy birthday beautiful, thank you for all you are!
09:34 Courage ⛵️ John long line off punta farallon lighthouse: N 19 degrees 24.067, W 105 degrees 08.743, going in direction 220 degrees magnetic. black flag.
10:38 VIVA Pierre & Marie Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.198027630624,-107.4186432610145
10:39 VIVA Pierre & Marie Viva crossing from Espiritu Santo to Chamala.
10:50 CHEMISTRY - Sean What I was saying in my original message is don't let the ATMs do the conversion at all. Specifically, the button to push is something like "Decline the conversion". This lets your own bank use its own conversion, which is always more favorable. If I would have accepted BBVA's ATM conversion it would have cost me $39.
11:01 Mocean Sickness Jim Good morning, we are in Marina La Cruz and looking for a recommendation for some to watch the boat for a few weeks. The dock lines need to checked and adjusted and maybe a wash before we return
11:09 Remedy-Karl Hi all. Asking anyone, but maybe Mocean Sickness can answer: we just got word that Marina Nayarit has space for us and we are looking to head over. How is the red tide?
11:14 Mocean Sickness Jim @Remedy-Karl it’s starting to clear. The marina has done a pretty good job of clearing out all the dead fish. The beaches just outside looking really good
11:22 Remedy-Karl Good news, thanks @Mocean Sickness Jim . I'm also curious about the dock water. Is it drinkable with a filter, or what's the problem with it? I don't want bad water in the table even if I'm not drinking it
11:29 SV Whirlwind @ZEPHYR Laura & Chris sent you a FM
11:29 SV Whirlwind DM 😃
11:30 Mocean Sickness Jim @Remedy-Karl We only used the dock water to wash the boat. And ordered bottles to fill the tank. I’m also interested in a filter system to use the dock water.
11:54 Courage ⛵️ John long line off of playa el tecuan: N 19 degrees 15.121, W 104 degrees 56.696, black flags at ends and middle, extending 4 nm in direction 222 and reciprocal (42), three fisherman in panga escorted us through
11:57 Remedy-Karl The one we have is only for drinking water at the galley sink. Whole house would be nice.
12:25 Courage ⛵️ John long line off of playa punta selena: N 19 degrees 13.081, W 104 degrees 53.870, direction 50 degrees and reciprocal (230), no flags, so this one caught our prop before we could stop. sigh
12:25 Courage ⛵️ John correction, we see black flag now
12:40 C-YA. Glenn @Mocean Sickness Jim Aron he is on and around all the docks but mainly 9
12:41 C-YA. Glenn +52 322 323 0787
12:42 C-YA. Glenn Dock water in La cruz I used a 10 and 5 micron filled my tanks and used for coffee and cooking. Used bottled for drinking
12:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited NextChapter, Shawna to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:44 Courage ⛵️ John long line: N 19 degrees 12.633, W 104 degrees 51.53, running 170 magnetic, black flag and panga with two fisherman at this end
12:45 Courage ⛵️ John bloody long line mine field at here
12:54 Rob on Avant In the seminar today, Dietmar mentioned Fred Again III. Here’s a more comprehensive article on the disaster Robert suffered. Please download and learn how to use Satellite Charts aboard your vessel.

https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/fred-again-iii-lost-on-reef-in-the-caribbean/
13:07 TIAMAT Owen We used Luis, can send his info
13:08 Mocean Sickness Jim @TIAMAT Owen that would be great
13:08 Captain Dietmar for those of of you looking for inspiration for your dish to bring and share for 10 for tomorrow's red cup pot luck in barra
https://panamaposse.com/galley-god
13:08 🦜Maison de Sante Excellent article Rob!
13:09 TIAMAT Owen +52 322 183 8730 on WhatsApp. He does a lot of the boats on 10/11. He watched both our boat and our friends on SV Nike over the summer
13:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn norforeignland.com and App support tracking without needing to purchase anything. https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208
13:11 Remedy-Karl Good enough for me. We long as I can use it for showers I'm fine! Thanks.
13:11 TIAMAT Owen We use noforeignland for our tracking, you can embed it into your website if you have your own. We use a PredictWind DataHub, which reports our location to both noforeignland and PredictWind
13:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That’s counter intuitive as summer months are the wet season. Is the reduction due to lower demand? We plan our transit in May.
13:13 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Happy Birthday, Lynn! 🎉🎊
13:18 Rob on Avant Here’s a graph of rainfall for Colon Panama. It doesn’t start to rain again before May, and it isn’t really serious about it until June. The last few years rain has been later than long term averages suggest.

https://images.climate-data.org/location/4060/climate-graph.png
15:33 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Ent. a La Playa Marinero 3026, Marinero, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.858819,-97.062605
15:34 SUNDOWNER Lynn Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, México
15:34 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
15:37 SUNDOWNER Lynn If anyone is wanting fuel in Puerto Escondido, Captain Jesus came to the boat, brought us to the fuel station and delivered fuel to the boat in 50 litre Jerry cans. 😃
16:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for sharing your article, Rob.
16:49 C-YA. Glenn @SUNDOWNER Lynn which puerto Escondido? Mainland Mexico or Baja please?
16:59 Remedy-Natalie It looks like mainland. Puerto Escondido on the Baja has a beautiful fuel dock.
17:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn She said Oaxaca (mainland).
17:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We have a mini household water system. It works the same as a water maker. But, we hook it up to the dock water. The problem with the Mexican eatery is there are a lot of cracks in their pipes. All restaurants use bottled water or have it delivered. Same with the ice.
18:22 C-YA. Glenn @,☠️Delta Swizzler I. Was told solid ice stay away from and the ice with a hole in the middle is good for consumption. Not sure if that is the case
19:37 DoTheThing-M&F
Mexique : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.84679079036582,-105.8787010353496
19:39 C-YA. Glenn Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.51961142477837,-101.0197226069672
19:40 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74789830019767,-105.3805504181472
20:34 CHEMISTRY - Sean Photos
20:34 CHEMISTRY - Sean Capt Dietmar holding court
20:45 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim We have used dock water quite a few times as the raw water for our water maker. We have a CruiseRO system and with advice from the factory, we had to closely monitor the high pressure pump keeping pressure around 225psi to not over tax the boost pump. We exclude the input water from the carbon filter.

2023.12.09 Saturday
00:57 Captain Dietmar no court
but great dinner conversations
thank you all for a great kick off
09:11 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I’ve never heard that one. I’ve had plenty of ice with the hole in the middle. I haven’t gotten sick yet in eight years
09:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Fun night last night. Thank you very much.
09:22 Captain Dietmar great crowd
thank you everyone 💓
09:23 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis So much fun last night! Thank you!!!
09:42 C-YA. Glenn @,☠️Delta Swizzler yes was told that years ago so not sure. Been sick once in 6 years in Mexico compared to more so in the USA. Wild
09:42 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Too funny.
10:20 NextChapter, Shawna NextChapter, Shawna joined the group.
11:41 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thank you
11:41 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thank you
13:06 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
13:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Quite a group last night. Friends that have become much more than friends. More like a family. Glad to be part of this clan. Honored.
Slainte Mhath!

13:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Where did you all go? Looks like fun.
13:23 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis You know, I really don’t know. Down the delta a little bit. I just followed the group. I’ve learned to trust them. They didn’t steer me wrong. Maybe someone else can provide that information.
13:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Fontinos in Colimilla
13:42 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks.
14:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Photos
14:16 Ho’okipa-Lisa Milestone for Ho’okipa!! 62 hours nonstop Isla de San Andres to Roatan!!! Staying at P.P. sponsored resort Barefoot Cay. Have fun in Barra. We’re here in spirit.
14:17 Ho’okipa-Lisa We’re with you in Barra in spirit. In Roatan we’re toasting life!
14:17 Rob on Avant Clearly a hardship posting. Condolences.
14:19 Maison De Sante Congratulations 🍾 and enjoy!
14:26 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thanks. Tough passage to San Andres from Bocas Del Toro with average 7 foot swells and confused seas but Ho’okipa (and her stabilizers!!! Thank you) preformed beautifully! Tiny bit better to the turn west then smooth @sailing” with wind swell behind us. We cut the corner into pirate area figuring in these conditions if you want us come get us. Saw 4 fishing trawlers there but they were just minding their own business. Now it’s tequila time!
14:39 Diomedea DavidAndrea What is the recognised pirate area referred to in above text?
14:41 YO-D-YO Mary
8525+9QR, C. Central, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.297869,-85.847392
14:43 🦜Maison de Sante Caribbean coast of Nicaragua
17:21 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
17:21 Courage ⛵️ John thanks to mtg today I now have my gps location on opencpn charts!
17:22 Courage ⛵️ John looks accurate to a few feet on the satelite image!
17:23 Courage ⛵️ John source is my b&g zeus3 chartplotter wifi hotspot
17:24 Courage ⛵️ John the weird thing is the raster charts have me and others in wrong spot…?! any idea why?
17:24 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
17:27 Captain Dietmar Videos
17:29 Captain Dietmar bad charts
17:30 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:30 Courage ⛵️ John ok. the satellite image is the important one and all the ais locations of boats are on chart now too. very sexy. thank you for the seminar!
17:59 C-YA. Glenn
Eva Samano de López Mateos 17, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.638583485909,-101.5521739538866
17:59 C-YA. Glenn After almost 700 miles single handed time for rest
18:00 YO-D-YO Mary Excellent Glenn. Way to go.
18:12 YO-D-YO Dave Zihua! Congrats! Now get some sleep!
19:40 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Photos
19:40 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Potluck in Barra!!
19:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
19:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Congratulations Joy on Tidings of Joy. Galley Goddess award for her Spanish Rice. 😋
19:45 BISOU Robin And Tad So glad you got there safely!
19:45 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:48 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Great group of Posse partners!!!
19:59 DoTheThing-M&F Good evening
Going to Mazatlan tomorrow, if some of you could share pros and cons between El CID and marina Mazatlan? we have a dog…
20:25 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T El CID is beautiful but too shallow for our 7ft draft; Marina Mazatlan has a great cruising community , including daily “safety meetings” on the docks. I believe both marinas are dog friendly.
20:32 QUESO GRANDE Lance We had no issues with our dog there. Plenty of green space. We enjoyed our time there.
20:35 QUESO GRANDE Lance El Cid… opinión only but I think it is a better location as well. it is a better location than the other marina(s)
21:45 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I prefer El Cid. The pools are very nice and there are activities at the shallow pool throughout the day. Also very easy access to the bus stop
21:53 Remedy-Natalie Oh man the friends we have made at Marina Mazatlan have been amazing. The dock is very secure. The showers are clean. On dock 6 everyday there is happy hour. We call it a "Safety Meeting". I am so happy that my reservations fell through at El Cid
21:55 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:56 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Kelly on Roxxy after 12 year old rum shot.
22:03 Rob on Avant With some wave conditions, el cid can develop a sharp, nasty line-breaking surge. We always found the best compromise was staying at marina Mazatlan and visiting friends in el cid to use the facilities under their supervision. ;)
22:06 TIAMAT Owen We stayed at Isla Mazatlan and enjoyed it. Small marina on the other side of the basin from Marina Mazatlan. Very affordable.
22:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
22:33 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We did well in Ed Cid with our 6’ 9” draft. We may have touch bottom in low, low tide, but it was just muck.

2023.12.10 Sunday
00:54 Long Windid @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @TIAMAT Owen
00:59 TIAMAT Owen ?
08:21 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited PRIYA Brandt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:48 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited NEXT CHAPTER - Chris to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:19 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris NEXT CHAPTER - Chris joined the group.
09:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Just a couple of shots of PP members getting fired up and blowing off after a great potluck dinner. Even the kids got into the act.
(Not sure what was in some of those wonderful dishes folks brought. 😁 Then again, there was rum too.)
09:58 C-YA. Glenn Hey hey PP folks this is C-YA currently in Zwat slowing making my way to Mazatlan by April. I have several items up for sale Custom Chute for a 40 foot boat RO water maker 30 gallons an hour, South Pacific charts and many other things. Look for me as I go North and see what I have. Cheers and sail safe
09:59 DoTheThing-M&F At El Cid?
10:01 PRIYA Brandt PRIYA Brandt joined the group.
10:09 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I had no issue with my dog 5 yrs ago at El Cid. My draft is 7 and some of the slips do touch at low tide. I think the first dock on starboard as you go in was (don't forget it was 5 yrs ago) the shallow ones.
10:12 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris When we departed Mazatlan a few weeks El CID was actively dredging slips so hopefully depths are improving
10:13 C-YA. Glenn @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris sorry to say they actively dredge the entrance every year. Call before and ask and also warn others coming and going as two boats at the same time your looking for a issue
10:14 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Yes of course the channel is all the time. I am talking about individual slips. They were moving boats and dredging slips as well as the channel
10:17 DoTheThing-M&F Thank you for the info
10:18 Cerca Trova-Bruce Does anyone know where Hempel brand bottom paint can be purchased near Vista Mar Marina? I have a friend in need of that brand. I know the sell Hempel at the Shelter Bay Marina Chandlery, but was looking for somewhere closer to Vista Mar.
10:26 C-YA. Glenn @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris wow that’s great finally
10:31 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @Tidings Of Joy- Joy @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff thank you for the after party last night. It was great getting to know you two. Did I leave Teal metal water bottle on your boat?
10:41 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Had fun last night!! Looking forward to cruising south with you two!

Did I leave my orange woven bag on you boat last night?? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤪
10:57 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Anything left on the boat will be available for purchase at the swap meet
11:02 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Haven’t seen it but I will look
11:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thank you. I found it on our boat. 😂
11:44 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Putting the word out to those who attended last nights potluck. Is someone missing a silver serving spoon and took someone else’s spoon?? I’m looking for someone who’s not on “Line” yet.
Thank you.
11:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
11:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I had Tony’s spoon. But, he gave me someone else’s spoon. So, someone has my spoon. I can trade this spoon that I ended up with back for my spoon .
Hope this makes sense. 😆
11:56 QUESO GRANDE Lance Yes
11:56 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Contacting the spoon security division next….

To be continued….

😂😂😂
12:12 TIAMAT Owen Photos
12:12 TIAMAT Owen Someone left a plate at the party and/or swap meet
12:54 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Tidings of Joy,
Thanks for hosting a great after party.
I’ll be looking for you to buddy up on the way down as soon as I can get underway.
13:05 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Our pleasure. It was a really fun night 🤪
13:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
13:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Good times!
14:22 PRIYA Brandt That's my spoon. When I got back to my boat I found a different spoon in my dish. I don't have a picture, but it's a bigger, flat-ish spoon. I can bring it in later today to make a swap.
14:40 C-YA. Glenn There is no spoon
14:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That sounds like my spoon. We are heading out to watch football in a few minutes. I can leave the spoon on the back ledge of our swim step
14:52 Rob on Avant Did it run away with the fork?
15:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes. It also took a trip over the moon. 😂
18:50 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC / CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR the Pacific
18:54 Rob on Avant Looks like the season is starting out! Just recieved from the TAFB:

“Good afternoon Blue Water Mariners-

Here is the Sunday edition of our Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing https://youtu.be/VEpX2H1nt2E

Very active weather conditions this week will produce significant wind and
wave conditions across large portions of our area. In summary:

Gulf of Mexico
Gale Warning possible Thu afternoon through Fri
Seas building to 12 to 16 ft Thu through Fri
Atlantic
Gale Warning possible Wed afternoon through Thu night
Seas building to 12 to 16 ft Mon night through Fri afternoon
Gale Warning possible Fri
Caribbean
Gale Warning possible Tue night and Wed night

Please keep abreast of the latest forecasts as the computer models
adjust throughout the week.

Fair winds and smooth sailing to all!

--
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Miami, Florida, USA”
19:42 Captain Dietmar HELP
I.ll be traveling tomorrow and may need some help with tomorrow call
if anyone can assist please pm d
me directly
19:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos

2023.12.11 Monday
08:04 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76089895364744,-80.04452579011452
08:30 Captain Dietmar
Morelos 52, Centro, 48450 Tomatlán, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.943144,-105.247796
08:39 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Sta. Cruz 768, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.763694,-96.122123
08:41 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
9HVG+MPV, Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.6061545729431442,-80.4218784171925
08:49 Cerca Trova-Bruce Videos
08:51 Cerca Trova-Bruce This is at Shelter Bay this morning. It’s Sandy and Patrick’s boat, Hope. I have no more details.
08:54 Celt-Gerry/Angela Videos
09:26 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis So sad. Are Patrick and Sandy there? Such nice people. 💔
09:35 Cerca Trova-Bruce I’m not sure if they are there, but I heard from someone at Shelter Bay that they were alright.
09:35 Celt-Gerry/Angela They are fine
09:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Group voice call started.
10:10 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 30 MINUTES
10:11 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Group call ended.
10:14 Celt-Gerry/Angela But very upset of course 😢
10:15 Maison De Sante Group voice call started.
10:15 Maison De Sante Group call ended.
10:15 Maison De Sante Group voice call started.
10:15 Maison De Sante Group call ended.
10:16 Maison De Sante Group voice call started.
10:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Omg that’s awful. Was it a fire ? Were they onboard? Please give them a hug from Robin and Tad on Bisou.
10:24 Qué vendrá
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19522350964902,-104.6821940720688
10:25 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
120 Whitewing Way, Floresville, TX 78114, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.156278,-98.184211
10:26 DoTheThing-M&F
Av. Camaron Sabalo 1705, Zona Dorada, 82102 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexique : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.2687330725652,-106.4636609435533
10:26 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
6265 SE Mariner Sands Dr, Stuart, FL 34997, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.12668836439657,-80.17748443902995
10:27 🦜Maison de Sante
San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.994687220291717,-82.02919497666879
10:30 BISOU Robin And Tad
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69888664780424,-92.39161235097318
10:38 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19726752979382,-104.6813888622795
10:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Av. Veracruz 7, Centro, 48987 Barra de Navidad, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19945473554213,-104.6821416245822
11:01 C-YA. Glenn
P.º del Pescador 81, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63701750121077,-101.5592153111128
11:08 VIVA Pierre & Marie
Caguama, 48869 Pérula, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58420604186118,-105.1319235382714
11:08 Maison De Sante
San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.981845930838924,-82.02963380347953
11:08 ROLLING THUNDER Group call ended.
12:11 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.591120324753668,-78.67320634424686
12:32 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
12:32 Voyager - Ed & Liz Big Dorado this morning south of Manzanillo 😊❤️
12:33 Voyager - Ed & Liz Caught it beating yo windward 16 knots true wind. 20' from boat and Liz spots a long line in the water. Needed whole crew to avoid long line and get the dorado onboard 😊
12:49 Captain Dietmar entry into biggest fish caught award
13:23 SongOfTheSea_Grant Hello friends,
We are starting our journey from Panama to Galapagos. Please keep us in your prayers.
Sailing vessel Song Of The Sea
13:24 BISOU Robin And Tad Fair winds and following seas!
13:28 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis @Voyager - Ed & Liz
That’s an awesome catch!!!
15:48 Captain Dietmar Photos
15:48 Captain Dietmar TODAY @ Vallarta Yacht Club – South Pacific Posse and Panama Posse Pacific Route presentation
New Location
Paseo de los Cocoteros 55, 63735 Nautico Turistico, Nay.
December 11 2023
15:00 pm – 17:30
https://oceanposse.com/events/puerto-vallarta-yacht-club-south-pacific-posse-and-panama-posse-presentation/
15:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You are one busy guy!
15:54 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BOUNDLESS to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:54 BOUNDLESS BOUNDLESS joined the group.
15:58 BOUNDLESS Ahoy! This is Captain Dan from Boundless. We’re excited to start up with the Posse. Currently here in Barra de Navidad with my family, Naiby and our daughter Belina. See you out there.
16:09 TIAMAT Owen Is this one being recorded?
16:36 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Calle Benito Juarez 1458, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.00702572029799,-111.3526732522962
17:12 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.09582810141292,-104.436823274631
18:31 Captain Dietmar no unfortunately not
18:37 JUBEL - Kyle You've taken my title for biggest fish this year!
19:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Ever After in Ensenada Carrizal, Mexico
19:25 fickle - Ben Some serious rake on that mast 😂
19:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Congratulations. That's a beauty! What lure did you use?
19:29 Captain Dietmar @hope smoke in shelter bay pa
does anyone know what happened?
19:29 YO-D-YO Dave
VFCV+VQ, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nicoya, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.865167,-85.512779
19:29 YO-D-YO Dave Sámara CR is a great stop halfway between Tamarindo and Bahía Ballena. A stern anchor might make it a bit more comfortable if there is surf in the forecast.

Great grocery store in town. You'll want to land your dinghy in the South bay as often suggested. The walk along the beach to town in the north bay was pleasant.

Green flash two nights in a row.
19:36 Celt-Gerry/Angela We are next to SV Hope and smoke/fire started from the bathroom of their boat at around 7:30am. They think it was electrical wiring behind the wall/headliners.
21:37 Captain Dietmar phew .. all ok now ?
21:38 DawnPatrol LaneyMark @Captain Dietmar we fly back to paradise village tomorrow. Are you still going to be there? So sorry to miss out on all the festivities!!
21:59 Hula Kai I think he had a 7:00 pm flight to Mexico City. He was only here for a short time. No rum
Rick and Kathy
Hula Kai
22:03 Captain Dietmar sorry to have missed you
next time
23:10 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.99140458007677,-111.1132831301274

2023.12.12 Tuesday
08:04 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks ......it was a challenge getting it onboard, but well worth it. Crew enjoyed the dinner.
08:05 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
10:47 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Jeariene got a response from Pat directly. He and Sandy are okay, but there is a lot of damage on SV. Hope
11:16 Rob on Avant Good morning Mariners,

Attached are the links to recordings via Youtube from the Ocean Prediction Center and Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch webinars on products and services to use during the next few months. We have also attached the two presentations for your convenience.

OPC Products and Services https://youtu.be/Y7xCO0ZUOmc?si=hytctOMU3MkC6HJo
TAFB Products and Services https://youtu.be/1nPTUmLhBaQ?si=_sryhgVjEU9k23kI

Thank you and stay safe!

--
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Miami, Florida, USA
12:59 SouthernCrossEh! BC Hello Posse Members … Cam and I are in search of 4 proper diesel Jerry cans for deck storage. Our boat is currently in Barra (Southern Cross Eh!) and we’ll be back onboard Jan 1st. Please let me know if you have any available as we can’t seem to find them in Mexico (they use old laundry containers)
Thanks, Bet & Cam
13:46 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @SouthernCrossEh! BC we got plenty in La Paz. Maybe try a hardware store in Manzanilla?
13:49 TIAMAT Owen You can sometimes get plastic “bidones” that can function as Jerry cans if you ask around in towns
13:50 TIAMAT Owen Things that look like this: https://www.plasticosengeneral.com.mx/tienda/industria/bidon-20-lts/
13:52 SouthernCrossEh! BC Thanks
13:53 SouthernCrossEh! BC Thanks
14:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Seems like blue and silver are good color choices!
14:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You can also use the red jerry cans for gasoline (that's what we do). As long as you know what's inside!
14:34 SouthernCrossEh! BC We’ve tried the local red jerry cans but the plastic is inferior and the lids leak. Someone local recommended to reuse the plastic large laundry containers but they too leak at the lid
14:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You can try ordering from El Pescadores, the boating supply store near Manzanillo
14:50 SouthernCrossEh! BC Thanks
14:54 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I want to let everyone know in Barra de Navidad that Pancho is having his annual Christmas party. This Friday at 1:00. He is asking you to contribute 200 pesos per person. This will buy the Birria, fixings, beer and Piñatas for the kids. I can collect money and names for Pancho so he knows how much to order. It will be over on the grass near C, B docks
14:57 TIAMAT Owen Cover the opening with cellophane and then twist the cap on. Used it on a gas can in a pinch and it worked fine
14:58 SongOfTheSea_Grant Photos
14:58 SongOfTheSea_Grant On our way to Galapagos.
15:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff You may be able to get them from Zaragoza in PV and have them sent down on the bus. Pancho could find out if they’re available and coordinate the purchase and transfer. He got us some parts this way. Good luck Eh!
15:15 SouthernCrossEh! BC Thanks Eh! 🤣
15:29 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
9HVG+MPV, Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-0.6059674266731422,-80.42183890014925
15:29 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
15:29 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Pathfinder is officially leaving Ecuador now! See you on the other side of the equator in Panama!
15:34 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.10868374543907,-104.3933776560467
15:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
15:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Bahía Santiago, MX
15:42 SV Whirlwind so FUN. Have a few extra tacos for us and wish Pancho a feliz Navidad:)
16:25 JUBEL - Kyle They have them in la Cruz in the boat store. Or did last year
16:39 🦜Maison de Sante @JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle Thanks for shouting out Pargo in the Secas when you were down this way. On our 4th year of cruising and immediately became our favorite anchorage. The builder for the resort down here said Dec is the best month.
16:59 PRIYA Brandt Photos
17:00 PRIYA Brandt Available on Amazon.com.mx
17:04 SouthernCrossEh! BC Gracias … ⛵️
18:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Please drop a pin.
19:15 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
19:16 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Great to be back in Paradise!! 😍. Heading south soon!
19:17 Long Windid Glad you made it back safely.
Hope to see you soon
19:18 DawnPatrol LaneyMark No issues along the way! 😝😜
20:34 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Welcome Home. Safe travels
20:57 JUBEL - Kyle We loved Pargo so much. Most beautiful Anchorage on the west coast of North America.
20:58 JUBEL - Kyle
San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.962756,-82.046204
20:58 JUBEL - Kyle More or less here
20:58 JUBEL - Kyle There are two spots you can drop anchor
20:59 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
21:01 JUBEL - Kyle We snorkeled around the tiny island above the pin I dropped. It has a shelf that goes from 20-75 feet and it's amazing.
22:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle
Thank you!

2023.12.13 Wednesday
06:50 YO-D-YO Mary We are heading to Quepos tomorrow. Marina Pez Vela raised their rates and it will cost $200 a night for our 45ft. Sloop. Does anyone have a suggestions for an anchorage nearby where we can still get to Manuel Antonio? We would e willing to take a tour from shore.
07:19 Maison De Sante Yes, Pez Vela is very expensive. We anchored off of Biesanz beach a couple times. Just don’t try to tuck in too close. There was an uncharted rock on the north side exposed at low tide. You would still have to walk up the road/path and get a taxi to the park. I think you can also anchor outside the park for a fee which would probably be easier.
07:20 YO-D-YO Mary Thank you
09:12 Qué vendrá I remember seeing some in Zaragoza, but did not check recently. Ask Pancho when he goes to PV next time to check for you.
09:14 Qué vendrá Welcome back!
09:50 SV Whirlwind @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff sending you a dm
10:03 SouthernCrossEh! BC Thanks
10:25 C-YA. Glenn If anyone is sailing South and runs into me aka C-YA I have several things up for coconuts RO30 water maker, iridium with all the predict wind items including data hub, 12
Volt plug in fridge and freezer. Just swing by and ask have plenty more. Currently in Zwat until after Christmas and make my way to Mazatlan by April/May
11:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @Captain Dietmar
Hey y’all, where exactly is Amy’s restaurant of the blue corn tortilla fame mentioned by Captain Dietmar at one of the Barra meetings?
11:35 Captain Dietmar Restaurant México Any
Ejido 18
11:37 Perception - Jim
Eje 4 SN-S CLUB MARINA, Topolobampo, 81370 Topolobampo, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.59997870113996,-109.0577759585872
11:47 JUBEL - Kyle Second for anchoring at biesanz. Close to the Marina but they won't let you take your dinghy in. So park it on the beach and pay one of the guys a couple bucks to watch it. Then walk up the hill and you can get a cab
12:03 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Happy belated birthday. Lynn, Enjoy the journey
12:09 FIDO-Jodi & Steve @Cerca Trova-Bruce
12:26 S/VFIN (Susan) unsent a message.
12:27 Cerca Trova-Bruce Yes?
12:29 S/VFIN (Susan) @Captain Dietmar where is that? Zihua?
12:37 Nojan - Pasargada 🦜🌵 México marine had them, in La Cruz.
13:02 YO-D-YO Mary Thanjs Kyle
13:03 YO-D-YO Mary Thanks Kyle
13:08 Captain Dietmar yes zihuatanejo
13:28 🦜Maison de Sante There’s also a young Rasta kid that will give a pretty good haircut on the beach for $20 USD but I’m sure it’s negotiable. There’s an older gentleman (compared to the rest of the beach workers are kids) that kinda runs the show over there, Raul. Been there 20 years. Super nice and helpful.
13:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.18993719449016,-104.7095515946062
13:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Finally underway again. Just me and Summer. Here we go.
13:41 TIAMAT Owen Long line 19N 7.556 104W 39.3
13:42 TIAMAT Owen Between Barra and Carrizal
13:42 TIAMAT Owen Black flag in the middle with floats extending to both sides
14:01 TIAMAT Owen Found a flag on the outer end eventually. Just shy of two miles long
14:06 Cerca Trova-Bruce They don’t call them long lines for nothing. 😜
15:44 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Does anyone have a good generator mechanic that can come to Barra. Our 20K Northern Lights started to smoke in the windings section. It wasn’t even turned on. Glad we were on the boat to catch it. But, now stuck in Barra.
We will gladly pay a mechanic to drive from PV. Even pay for a hotel,for a night or two.
15:48 BOUNDLESS Gustavio Rossi

+52 322 246 3423

He helped us with our generator when we were in Paradise Village.
15:53 S/VFIN (Susan) Thank you!
16:02 Remedy-Natalie
Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.848549,-105.880793
16:27 Remedy-Karl We should land tomorrow and are going to the end of dock 11. Can you tell me if we are docking port or starboard?
16:46 🦜Maison de Sante
Soná District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.700915522360616,-81.63245712681851
18:14 YO-D-YO Dave Photos
18:14 YO-D-YO Dave Long lines in Bahia Herradura, CR anchorage. We watched two boats put longlines out between us and the beach. Normal flag on a post, but had a buoy in the direction of the line, and they dropped an anchor towards the far end. Never seen that setup before. Never seen longlines in an anchorage either.
18:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.09474303259233,-104.4373916691714
18:32 Mocean Sickness Jim What slip # ill look it up
18:41 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.82077981279748,-110.573730681809
18:56 Remedy-Karl They didn't say, just that we are on the T because we are a catamaran.
19:07 Mocean Sickness Jim Most of the boats on the end are Starboard tie. There is plenty of room for either side.
19:07 Remedy-Karl Excellent. Thank you.

2023.12.14 Thursday
07:48 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited CHALLENGE Olivia to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
07:48 CHALLENGE Olivia CHALLENGE Olivia joined the group.
08:17 Celt-Gerry/Angela
La Chorrera District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.157133919782842,-79.81693848967551
08:17 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
08:18 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
08:19 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
08:41 YO-D-YO Mary When we anchored in Bahia Herradura, a water taxi came up and offered us ride. He monitors VHF 69. He came back when we were ready. Picked us up from the beach in the afternoon and only changed us $20 total.
08:54 CHALLENGE Olivia
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.19228877158018,-85.83770547062159
09:06 YO-D-YO Mary
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.494732,-84.553264
09:13 🦜Maison de Sante
Montijo District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.640442217815838,-81.69572811893404
09:14 CHALLENGE Olivia Hi all! We are a family cruising from papagayo to Florida. We have had the pleasure to meet quite a few of you over the last few years. Feel free to reach out.
09:15 CHALLENGE Olivia Photos
09:26 Remedy-Karl We are a couple months behind you, @CHALLENGE Olivia and will look for you down the way.
10:32 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
10:32 Diomedea DavidAndrea Is there a good place to buy or order better mozzie screens in red frog or shelter bay marina area? I have waterline design ones and very disappointed.
11:09 YO-D-YO Dave Welcome! We are about a hundred miles ahead of you. Maybe you'll catch up with us. Enjoy the sunshine it's looking cloudy in our near future.
11:16 BISOU Robin And Tad There’s a guy called David who does excellent canvas and upholstery work out of Shelter Bay. He’s very creative and speaks good English. I’m sure he could make something up for you.
11:17 BISOU Robin And Tad David Upholstery.vcf
11:52 Second Wind Laurin Second Wind Laurin joined the group.
13:26 Diomedea DavidAndrea Thank you, Robin and Tad
13:28 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.122713,-105.673048
13:28 Remedy-Karl Long line flag at the above location, we didn't see the other end.
13:29 Remedy-Karl That's just north of La Cruz/PVR
13:30 YO-D-YO Mary
CR2M+94H Playa Sonia, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.403125,-84.167503
16:30 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Any’s has fantastic pazole too
18:08 BISOU Robin And Tad Important notice for people checking into Mexico at Ensenada. A boat just arrived here in Marina Chiapas and almost had their boat impounded due to incorrect documentation issued by agent Cesar Romirez at Cruise Village in Ensenada. A call to the US Embassy revealed that at least three US boats have been impounded due to this guy (and apparently the port captain is in on it as he signed off on the documents) who has now had all his finances frozen.
Fortunately for SV Takitimu (the boat that just arrived here direct from Ensenada) Memo has connections and a disaster was averted. They’re not PP members but asked me to spread the word!
18:12 SUNDOWNER Lynn Do you know what was wrong with the documents? We checked in at ECV in Ensenada and are heading to Chiapas soon. None of the other ports mentioned any issues. Wondering what to look for.
19:39 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
19:46 Maison De Sante Videos
19:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn On the liquid road again: Zihua to Huatulco. Conditions are calm here. The weather models disagree red T-pecker impact on Huatulco. Seems we can expect anything from 10-40 knots. Does anyone know which PW model is most reliable in the area?
19:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.26518191526617,-101.2647964555578
19:50 Remedy-Natalie How beautiful.♥️ Where are you
19:53 🦜Maison de Sante I found ECMWF was the best model until you get further into Central America.
19:54 BISOU Robin And Tad I’ll try to find out more details.
19:57 Maison De Sante That was from isla Secas panama. Definitely worth spending time there along with isla coiba where we are now. We have experienced over 50 feet visibility which had blown my mind!
20:00 🦜Maison de Sante Also, T-peck models specially tend to agree more often than local forecast. It’s not necessarily the worst thing in the world to wait out in Huatulco. It is a special place and even though marina chahue bumped their rates and it’s half falling apart, it’s an excellent place to leave the boat for some inland travel. This time of year, the t peck crossings are fewer but hopefully you can have some fun with the wait time.
20:03 QUESO GRANDE Lance Starting to wonder why you hung out in CR so long?? It only gets better… 😊
20:13 Remedy-Karl
Del Mar 4, La marina, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.749427,-105.377333
20:15 Remedy-Karl Remedy has made it to La Cruz. Tomorrow I'll fly the burgee and look for others, but we are at the T on Dock 11 is anyone wants to meet up tomorrow.
20:18 Remedy-Natalie Do you know if they would have space for a catamaran?
20:26 Mocean Sickness Jim We wont be back until mid January
20:46 🦜Maison de Sante Typically, yes. They have two very long docks that they keep mostly open. Depending on the beam, they might try to squeeze you into a double slip but the runways are barely a boat length so if that happens, I would say, try to insist on the extended docks or tie up there and scope out the slip. I’ll forward a contact of someone I’ve found helpful in chahue that currently works on a day charter there.
20:47 🦜Maison de Sante Tito Chahue
+52 272 722 5375

20:48 JUBEL - Kyle Agreed
20:49 JUBEL - Kyle Ecmwf is what we used till southern Costa Rica, accurately
20:50 JUBEL - Kyle Source out the hotsprings near huatulco. About an hour.5 drive. Worth renting an SUV for.
20:52 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
20:53 JUBEL - Kyle The river is warm - like 36 degrees warm. And there are 7 or 8 hot pools of varying temperatures, all on a stunning river lookout
20:53 JUBEL - Kyle Hottest pool was around 40
20:56 YO-D-YO Dave Which model is better now that we are in southern CR? Is there a model that has less rain? Only hoping!
21:00 SUNDOWNER Lynn Thank you. That would be great. We would appreciate it.
21:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Love hotsprings! Will try to locate!
21:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Who did you rent from?

2023.12.15 Friday
02:18 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Please update with more info! This is most concerning as several of us are headed that way! Gracias!
08:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited LOST PEARL Onno to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:50 LOST PEARL Onno LOST PEARL Onno joined the group.
09:04 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
09:04 LOST PEARL Onno Good morning all, Lost Pearl here. Currently in Tenecatita and planning to head further south through the canal.
09:23 Remedy-Natalie Hi Onno. This is Natalie from Remedy. We met in Mazatlan. Well I should say I believe that was you. Welcome to the Panama Posse.
09:24 LOST PEARL Onno Yup, that was me. Hope you’re both feeling much better now.
09:31 Courage ⛵️ John We are in the Barra marina headed to Tenacatita on Monday. Also headed South. We will look for you if you haven’t left by then.
09:45 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Ocean Posse SA to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:45 Ocean Posse SA Ocean Posse SA joined the group.
09:58 Rob on Avant Another shark attack. https://www.americanpost.news/shark-attack-leaves-canadian-tourist-dead-on-playa-linda-ixtapa-zihuatanejo/?
10:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.99913638525961,-104.3479007783501
10:14 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Long line spotted - 2 black flags & panga
10:16 Courage ⛵️ John So tragic. Thanks for posting. Obviously, that puts us on high alert after two deaths in this part of coast where we are cruising.
10:26 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.98208620050077,-104.3359277478448
10:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy String of long lines
10:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy 5-8 connected
10:37 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.96787973562824,-104.3505288872887
10:37 Tidings Of Joy- Joy End of long line strand
10:44 C-YA. Glenn @Rob on Avant man this is another close one I literally just got out of the water in Bahia de Zihuatanejo adjusting my prop. Hope it’s adjusted right!
11:25 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.91647195383866,-104.3080624676093
11:25 Tidings Of Joy- Joy More long lines
11:25 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Black flag marker and strand of green bottles
11:45 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.89883179415649,-104.2841777594051
11:46 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Long lines. All bottles no flag seen
12:11 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.86494802778772,-104.2500442289254
12:11 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Long line string with panga at end
13:23 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Finally! Glad to see you in the posse, buddy. 😍
14:03 BISOU Robin And Tad UPDATE on the shonky agent at Ensenada. Apparently he took the yacht’s money but never filed the docs correctly. The documents he gave the cruisers were a sham and they never got an official TIP. The boat owners said that cruise port Marina handles everything legitimately and will organise to take you around and get the correct documentation. This boat chose to use “The Paper Guy” an agent who was shonky and for some reason the port captain also signed off on it. They didn’t realise until they got here to Marina Chiapas where the local port captain said the papers they had were worthless and threatened to impound their boat!
14:05 BISOU Robin And Tad I think the problem was that the agent they used never filed the paperwork with the authorities. He just took the cruisers’ money and gave them paperwork that the port captain apparently signed off on. Plus the TIP the agent provided was false and they had to go to the border here and re-do it.
14:07 Journey Anne & Remi Journey Anne & Remi joined the group.
15:50 YO-D-YO Mary
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.696686,-83.667171
16:02 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Any recommendations on how far in advance on buying Zihua guitar fest ticket? And any advice on getting the most out of guitar fest experience would be greatly appreciated.
16:27 SouthernCrossEh! BC Go to the opening and closing events. Book your restaurant reservations sooner than later for those musicians you love.
You can volunteer and get discounted/free access to some/all(?) of the performances. It was very well done last year 🎶
16:28 SouthernCrossEh! BC Go to the opening and closing events. Book your restaurant reservations sooner than later for those musicians you love.
You can volunteer and get discounted/free access to some/all(?) of the performances. It was very well done last year 🎶
16:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
16:43 YO-D-YO Dave Yes the restaurant reservations should be booked early. We had to pay for our reservation ahead of time. It was outstanding.
16:43 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Approaching Punta Cabeza Negra MX from the north
17:55 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SECOND WIND Laurin to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
18:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
18:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff On our 4th long line encounter of the day the Pangueros came over and cut the line for us.
18:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Hi Onno glad you’re on here now. Stay in touch. Btw that’s a helluva nice beauty shot of the Lost Pearl. Hope to see you down the road.
18:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.6051591356613,-103.7007691397064
18:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
18:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.60419373282054,-103.7019836699181
18:26 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Here with Tidings of Joy. Makes me much more comfortable having a buddy close.
18:33 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:35 LOST PEARL Onno Thanks Jeff! Looking forward to connecting with everyone on the way south. I had friend with a drone visit the boat last year and got some great shots. She looks so puuuurdy
19:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Jumping Ray at sunset
21:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Summerbreeze in the moonlight
21:44 Captain Dietmar whoa
21:44 Captain Dietmar very nice

2023.12.16 Saturday
06:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Gracias!
07:02 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you.
07:58 C-YA. Glenn
Amado Sotelo Roque, Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62823288148227,-101.5474825624837
10:30 TIAMAT Owen Playa Caleta de Campos
Michoacán de Ocampo : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.074883,-102.752451
10:30 TIAMAT Owen Photos
12:13 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
12:14 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Found at Zaragoza in Puerto Vallarta.
12:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Note: watch for floating tree trunks. Cluster found about 30nm offshore Acapulco. 16 23.02N 100 06.56W.
13:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
13:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Breakfast, lunch and dinner. We landed two mahi mahi this morning!
13:03 Remedy-Natalie
Del Mar 4, La marina, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.749335,-105.377333
13:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Lapa inspected both and approved.
13:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.8909527715603,-97.8283499884858
13:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
13:11 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Wow!
13:26 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt During last weeks line call, someone (forgive me, I cannot recall who) indicated that Cuba authorities only accept payment via credit cards.

Can we get details as to the fees?

And what cards are accepted? I know the card cannot be through a US Bank. But is it an international Mastercard or Visa? Or what other cards are acceptable?
13:40 Ohana Chad & Nicole I don’t know about the authorities but when we were there quite a few places took my US credit card. They also like the US dollar. Bring smaller bills. You need to take a walking tour and a vehicle tour. Both are great but very different. Enjoy.
13:41 Ohana Chad & Nicole Bring toilet paper.
14:04 Michael (Fin)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.08827012474397,-104.4893031567335
14:05 Michael (Fin) Long line
14:17 S/VFIN (Susan) Spotted a chlorox bottle buoy 19°5.847'N • 104°30.493'W
14:36 Ohana Chad & Nicole Does anyone have a good process to ship items to a marina Columbia?
15:32 QUESO GRANDE Lance Have you tried the Cartagena cruiser WhatsApp? Someone was always discussing shipping in or out.

https://bit.ly/2X61RIF
15:38 Aegis, Mary/Ian We used CaribbeanShipper.com. Great service and honest old school business. Also Amazon.com ships to Colombia and often no charge.
16:34 Voyager - Ed & Liz
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa la Ropa, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62649877135776,-101.5458474012814
16:56 S/VFIN (Susan)
Vía sin nombre, 28868 Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.09755671864291,-104.4369261526544
17:42 Ohana Chad & Nicole I will take a look
17:42 Ohana Chad & Nicole Excellent. Thanks
18:18 SouthernCrossEh! BC Thanks
18:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.07265504539945,-102.7484559006912
18:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis With Tiamat and Tidings of Joy.
18:41 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
18:41 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Caleta De Campos, MX
18:56 JUBEL - Kyle
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.510465,-78.616816
19:00 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
19:02 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis The Posse is in town at Caleta de Campos. Tiamat, Tidings of Joy and Symmer Breeze. Don’t nobody get crazy.
19:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Cruising with friends is as good as it gets, enjoy every day
19:36 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
19:37 LOST PEARL Onno Lovely sunset in Tenecatita, Priya is here too.
19:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Don’t worry I’m still recovering from Captain D’s rumfest last week.
20:08 SECOND WIND Laurin SECOND WIND Laurin joined the group.
20:52 SUNDOWNER Lynn Thank you for the follow up!
23:11 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I think Viva might be there, too. Fellow Canadians and dear friends of our’s. 😍
23:18 VIVA Pierre & Marie Thanks Gretchen, yes arrived Tenacatita today , super chill! Met Lost Pearl Onno at cruiser’s sundowner time on shore but didn’t realize they were PP’ers. Think it’s time to raise our burgee!
23:27 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Onno was a mooring ball neighbor in San Diego and is a super great friend. So jealous you all are together!
23:46 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We are headed there this week! 😍
23:54 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim More Felicità friends! Happy to see you guys are on the move.

2023.12.17 Sunday
08:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos

08:44 Perception - Jim
Francisco Villa 647, Centro, 33200 Creel, Chih., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.75357380070723,-107.6349088206689
08:44 Perception - Jim Photos
08:45 Perception - Jim Visiting the Copper Canyon out of Topolobampo.
08:45 C-YA. Glenn Photos
09:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy https://maritime-executive.com/article/panama-canal-reverses-cuts-in-daily-transits-and-adjusts-reservations
09:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Potentially good news
11:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
11:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn A new favorite anchorage. Huatulco / Chachacual Bay
11:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.71047939021326,-96.19776454195643
11:41 Diomedea DavidAndrea Re Cuba: Hemingway marina now accepts cash but the government run restaurants and bars in the marina district (except the yacht club) only take credit cards. Same with government run hotels. Our Australian cards did not work not even our travel money card which is a prepaid debit card run by visa. Our bannk said it is not from their end! British cards and possibly other european cards apparently work ok but dont rely on anything plastic as things could change in a nanosecond! Bring in all the food you think you may need, however there is a limited choice of in season veg and fruit: at present tomatoes, capsicum, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, pineapples, avocados .
11:44 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Thank you for the information. That is good to know
11:58 BISOU Robin And Tad We’re hoping to leave Marina Chiapas on Sunday 24th December to cross to Huatulco. That looks like a good anchorage to rest up!
12:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For sure! It’s definitely protected. Are you coming straight across? We’re going the other direction the same time.
12:33 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Photos
12:33 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Robin and Tad we love Hatulco as we hit the wind direction/protection perfectly! Stayed three nights in Riscalillo bay …very small but we were all alone during the week! Weekends were a bit more crazy during the day. Restaurant on shore was not cheap, but had good food! Snorkeling off the boat great… and giant mantas in the area!
13:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes planning to go straight across. The T Pec is finally calming down!
13:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Sounds perfect! Can’t wait to swim in the ocean again!
13:29 BISOU Robin And Tad Did you check in at Huatulco? Just wondering if we don’t go into the marina and just anchor if we have to check in?
13:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Can you drop a pin? Can’t find it on Google maps!
13:44 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Photos
13:44 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Hi. I don’t think you would have to check in if you don’t go to the marina. We went to Oaxaca and parked splinters in the marina. (which we loved) and went to a great Spanish school there for a week.. Lots of good anchorages…best swimming in my opinion till u get to isla Isabella. Using navionics…The bay is right around the corner (east) of Bahia San Augustin. There is also private anchorage to the east of riscalillo bay (playa manguillo) that looked the best…but it had a boat in it and small.
13:45 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim FYI, Puerto angel is really tight and rolly and your suppose to check in there. We didn’t 🤷‍♀️
13:53 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Loved Oaxaca (not the marina)!
14:26 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad I never checked in while sailing Huat. Until we went to the marina which was a nightmare. If you are using angel for an overnight rest I would not bother checking in. I stayed for almost a week and checked in and out very easy. Getting on and off the beach takes patience. If I had to do the huat again would never gone into the marina. The anchorage Kim is chatting about is amazing
14:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks Glenn. A local guy here recommended not going into Puerto Angel as he says divers used to swim out to cruising boats and steal their props! He also said he’s not sure if that still happens there!
14:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Please describe why marina was a nightmare.
14:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff You’re talking about Marina Chahue right?
14:33 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
15:05 Maison De Sante Many great spots over there. We loved Jicaral- many mornings there would be fresh turtle tracks on the beach. Lovely, protected, and very few tourist boats during the day. Enjoy!
15:08 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad spent almost a week there and had no issues
15:09 BISOU Robin And Tad Good to know! Thanks Glenn!
15:10 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff massive surge popping fenders ripping out dock cleats. Last year the docks where in disrepair Supposedly taken over by someone else Getting in and out of the slips need fenders and at least 2 people on the dock and boat next to you. Very tight fit. Maybe you may have a better experience then I did
15:11 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Whoa!
15:12 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Has anyone been to Marina CostaBaja in La Paz lately? Any updates?
15:15 Rob on Avant Surge in the marina is seasonal, and with the current conditions I would expect it to be more of an annoyance than the cleat ripping, fender busting fiasco it usually is earlier in the season.
15:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Haha good to know.
15:29 Maison De Sante Yes there is massive surge at Marina Chahue and it’s important to enter at high tide. Using extra fenders and storm lines would be encouraged. The marina was hit by a hurricane I think 2 years ago and some docks are still in disrepair. Last year the cost was very cheap($400/mo includes electric). Recently, the price has changed- not sure what. It also was not busy so you could change slips if for instance you had a loose cleat. Personally we found it suitable as a staging ground to explore inland/around and also to be able to not have to anchor if T-pecks rolled through. La Crucecita is a great little town and 50 pesos taxi ride from the marina. Many people blast by huatulco (for a t-peck window) but there’s some great around 😎.
15:33 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks all for the good intel.
15:53 YO-D-YO Dave Fish Hook Marina
Costado sur del Cementerio Municipal, Golfito : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.621703,-83.151465
15:53 YO-D-YO Dave Quepos - Punto Quepos Biensanz Beach. Carlos James is not recommended. We had a leak dinghy after taking a short hike with him. His friend could fix it. I pumped it back up. All good. Scammer.
16:24 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Chat-eau Paul&Sabina to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:25 Chat-eau Paul&Sabina Chat-eau Paul&Sabina joined the group.
16:29 Chat-eau Paul&Sabina Hi guys, happy to join the group & look forward to meeting some of you on the way
16:45 Chat-eau Paul&Sabina Ram Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.656719,-88.994418
17:43 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66649992311988,-101.6154712818005
17:44 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Z-What!?
18:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Oops. Ixtapa lol
18:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff For those wondering about Ixtapa entrance. The following is the tide we came in at and the minimum depth we saw was 9.4 ft. Came on Sunday with no dredging. Seas outside were calm.
18:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn No. We are sharing anchorage with Crackerjack, who report the check-in/out process a nightmare in Huatulco. We'll check in Chiapas when we arrive there.
19:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Would be cool if we waved at each other in the middle of the T Gulf!
19:30 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt @CHAT EAU Paul&Sabina DO you know the height clearance under the bridge and power lines near you. On Google eart I see some masts to the south of the bridge?
19:33 Chat-eau Paul&Sabina We are 60 feet and have been under a few times with no issues
19:34 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Hey! How is the marina and everything? We are behind you. Good idea to come on a Sunday. ( no dredging) Do tides matter? Keep in touch.
19:34 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Awesome thanks
19:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone who anchored around Huatulco bays have any contact for someone with a panga who is willing to deliver fuel in jerry cans and ferry passengers to Santa-Cruz Huatulco?
19:53 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
19:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Bahia Santiago tonight
20:02 TIAMAT Owen Photos
20:02 TIAMAT Owen Sunset of Caleta de Campos
20:56 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Didn’t see much but the docks seem pretty good and parts of the marina environs seem fairly nice and some are pretty worn out. Tide didn’t matter to us as we draw less than 5’ and at zero tide the lowest depth through the entry that we saw would have been a bit over 7’. Monohulls would definitely have to consider tide.
20:58 CHALLENGE Olivia @CHAT EAU Paul&Sabina two years ago we did find a friendly ponga alongside the fuel dock that was willing to help but not equipped. But it took some asking and being ready with our own cans. No contact info, just hope.
23:08 BISOU Robin And Tad When are you aiming to cross?

2023.12.18 Monday
08:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn This coming Sunday.
08:31 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.7608971318441,-80.04461012795514
09:04 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff thanks!
09:22 🦜Maison de Sante Reach out to Tito in chahue. I’ll send contact now. Ask if he can arrange and at what price.
09:23 🦜Maison de Sante What’s app +52 272 722 5375
09:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Vía sin nombre, Saboga, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.624183020024093,-79.03397200697458
09:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
09:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We made it to Panama from Ecuador! Now anchored at Isla Contadora in Las Perlas for a rest before heading to Panama City to check in.
09:34 Captain Dietmar reminder panama posse line call starts in 60 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and in 90 minutes for the Pacific
09:40 🦜Maison de Sante Welcome back!!
09:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks!!
09:55 LOST PEARL Onno Videos
09:56 LOST PEARL Onno Anchor chain makes a good scratching post, I guess
10:04 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Location
10:05 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482133930942979,-79.94367646562779
10:14 Pause Larry & Beth Group voice call started.
10:16 Pause Larry & Beth Group call ended.
10:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
10:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Summer Breeze and Tidings of Joy in Puerto Ixtapa.
10:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66534272348919,-101.6123968682968
10:22 LOST PEARL Onno Sorry, that’s in Tenecatita
10:23 Ho’okipa-Lisa
8GQF+3VF, Barefoot Cay Rd, Brick Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.33848026068412,-86.47556193172932
10:26 BOUNDLESS Hello, does anybody know when the Call starts for the Pacific?
10:27 LOST PEARL Onno At the top of the hour
10:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66656208410846,-101.6155498089683
10:27 LOST PEARL Onno In 33 minutes
10:31 BISOU Robin And Tad
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69886939631828,-92.39158596299879
11:08 YO-D-YO Mary I forgot to report that YO-D-YO is in Fishhook marina in Golfito, Costa Rica. They gave us a Panama Posse discount. We are 45 foot sloop. It is $90.96 US a night. Very nice people. Dyane office receptionist office number +50627751624. She speaks English.
11:21 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Group call ended.
11:22 Captain Dietmar
8RRQ+W3, Rio Hato, Coclé Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.34222,-80.162314
11:24 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Hola! Our friend Mike on SV Sarama Told us to watch for you. We hope to cross wakes. We just got this list of La Paz recos list from our friends in SV Talisman and thought you might like.

3 Amigos Dessert Cafe - Great almond croissants and best breakfast we had anywhere in La Paz. Owed by French lady.

Mesquite Grill - Great Chateaubriand, Filet Mignon, Hamburgers and Tuna Steak.

Harker board- Great views, casual, good thin crust pepperoni pizza, decent tacos (large serving of 3), good drinks, good bang for your buck. Loved being there for Carnaval.

Tatanka - Weird location through an old parking lot, which is part of the fun. Outdoor courtyard dining with good chef and consistent good service. Great dinner spot. Locals eat there.

Casa Nopal & Tiger Club - Store in front (artsy nice stuff) and small restaurant connected in back. Great couple who are the owners (she’s French, he’s Mexican). Asian Fusion. Small portions but tasty.

La Continental (now called Por Supuesto) - Liked flavors better than Tiger Club, but Tiger Club is more foodie and nicer, intimate dinner setting. Good Asian food.

D’Thai - Need DiDi to get there, but delicious Thai food when missing eating Thai food in the US. A bare bones looking place, but good service and good food.

Loved Claudia’s home made cooking with Krave It Foods. Follow on FB and pre-order for pickup during Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dulce Romero - Good for fresh bread and pastry

11:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn If you swim close by and float still, one of the dolphins will approach you (at least that's our experience).
11:29 JUBEL - Kyle We had a slightly different visitor yesterday
11:29 JUBEL - Kyle Videos
11:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Acapulco Update: for those not on the call today, we spoke with Nancy and David at MV Crackerjack (our neighbors at anchor here in Huatulco), who mentioned they spent five nights last week at the anchorage off Isla la Roqueta, adjacent to Acapulco. They didn't go into town, so no intel on provisioning. However, they felt safe and everything was quiet. In fact, most of the buildings across the channel were dark at night! Anyhow, for anyone wanting to avoid a larger jump between Ixtapa/Zihua and Huatulco, it seems possible to stop in Acapulco now. We remained 30 miles offshore to give clear berth. Perhaps overkill in retrospect. Mark
11:31 JUBEL - Kyle We had the opposite experience in huatulco. Check-in with the port captain was super easy, and took 5 minutes
11:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ugh! We're now getting concerned cleaning our bottom after the second fatal shark attack in Mexican waters (this one in Ixtapa) within the last two weeks. Yesterday I waited until the tourist snorklers surrounded us before jumping in. I figured it spreads the probability out a bit...! (moon laugh) Mark
11:32 LOST PEARL Onno That doesn’t look like the kind I’d want to swim with…
11:34 JUBEL - Kyle It was just a nurse shark, so nothing to worry about. First shark sighting from the boat though!
11:35 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yeah, his rear fin is vertical not horizontal. Was he friendly? 😁
11:50 BISOU Robin And Tad @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn hi guys. Would appreciate any intel on favourite anchorages around Huatulco area. We have a couple in mind but would love to know your favourites!
11:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hi @BISOU Robin And Tad, we only just arrived yesterday and are anchored off Playa la India, which is a well protected cove off Bahia Chachacual. We love this remote anchorage! Later in the week we'll move to Bahia Maguey, as it is accessible by road, offers a restaurant, and we'd like to fill jerry cans and go on a land excursion to the hot springs from there. I suspect it will be more rolly, though the swell conditions overall are pretty calm.
12:11 Remedy-Karl We aren't finding Fishhook on the PP list. How did you get a discount there?
12:16 TIAMAT Owen Photos
12:16 TIAMAT Owen Entering Zihuatanejo!
12:17 YO-D-YO Mary It is not on the list, I just asked her. She was happy to give it to us.
12:22 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Lost Pearl Are you in the main Tenacatita anchorage or in the aquarium near Punta Hermanos?
12:29 BISOU Robin And Tad Question for people with Starlink coming south of Zihuantanejo. Did you have connectivity all the way down the coast? What do you do when crossing the Tehuantepec? I’ve read so many different articles and posts I’m confused!
12:29 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.73405668979952,-110.5218709354387
12:35 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad he Robin since I ended up single handed most of the way to Zwat I switch to priority and used it to check in a few times a day. If you using for that not bad but I can see if you use it 24/7 it will get rather expensive. I checked weather twice a day and texted a few folks and after 4 days and 3 nights my bill was as much as the monthly
12:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler The dolphins are known for that in Tenacatita. One was nicknamed Chippy. It has a piece of its fun missing.
12:40 LOST PEARL Onno I was in the main anchorage, currently sailing out, slowly. I see a vessel going to the aquarium, is that you? Priya is anchored in the main bay
12:40 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks Glenn. That’s very helpful but how do you switch to priority? People talk about buying bundles of priority data and toggling on and off but I can’t seem to find it! Were you able to use your regular Starlink all the way to Zwat?
12:48 CHEMISTRY - Sean It's tricky to find, but it's in the "Account / Data Usage" section in the app.
12:48 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Go to the Starlink app where you see the ‘ online’ green dot. Upper right is a head and shoulder diagram. Click on that. Then scroll down to data usage, click on that. Then scroll down to the mobile priority and swipe right. This is how it looks on my iPad anyway! Good luck. We are coming to Tenacatita soon!
12:53 BISOU Robin And Tad Perfect! Thank you! I found it!
12:59 Captain Dietmar please provide contact and discount info so we can add them
13:01 Remedy-Karl Great idea! Did you compare with other marinas? Papgayo should be about half of that for us as a 45 ft catamaran.
13:02 CHEMISTRY - Sean One important thing I discovered when switching to Priority while offshore is to make sure your devices aren't auto-updating any applications. This means turning off automatic downloads for Windows Update and whatever Mac calls theirs. Same with your phones and iPads that sometimes auto-download app updates as soon as they connect to Wifi. Those auto-updates can eat up a TON of data very quickly, which isn't great when you're paying 46 pesos / GB. When I make sure auto-downloads aren't happening, it doesn't cost much at all to check weather or send emails (or do work).
13:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Great advice thank you! We’ll switch off all the auto updates on all devices before we cast off!
13:25 fickle - Ben Photos
13:25 fickle - Ben iOS devices have this feature that might help. It’s in the settings for the specific WiFi network you’re connected to:
13:44 Courage ⛵️ John yes, that is courage. now anchored at the acquarium. very little swell and practically no wind atm. boat near us has been here three days and liked it, so we are giving it a go!
13:44 Courage ⛵️ John
La Huerta, Calle Tenacatita 5 5, 48893 Tenacatita, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.28227767227088,-104.8720875754952
13:45 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
13:46 Courage ⛵️ John a little lunch and then it’s snorkel time! or sharkbait if we are unlucky (gasp!)
13:47 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Thanks Lost Pearl. Courage. Yes, that was us. Just anchored in the aquarium. Will spend a couple days here and then had to the main Tenacatita anchorage. Looking forward to the dolphins!
13:50 LOST PEARL Onno Just a bit to make my last tack out of the bay, see you in a couple of days.
13:55 C-YA. Glenn @CHEMISTRY - Sean good point and I did that myself. 4 days alone with 3 nights was bored so I read etc. can be cheap or costly depending on what you are using it for
18:41 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.551036322037517,-78.95266147590651
18:46 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We loved Fish hook. Try their wings at the restaurant, they are incredible
22:52 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Quick (Mark & Dawn) to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:53 Quick (Mark & Dawn) Quick (Mark & Dawn) joined the group.
22:55 Quick (Mark & Dawn) Hi, this is Mark & Dawn, our boat is called "Quick" (we are in the process of purchasing still and will be renaming her). We'll be joining you guys in Cartagena from January 2024.
Best wishes.
Mark & Dawn
22:57 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Welcome, from Mark and Laney on Dawn Patrol! 😍
22:57 LOST PEARL Onno Welcome!

2023.12.19 Tuesday
09:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone in Chiapas who can help? Kathryn and I have been trying to make reservations at Marina Chiapas for arrival Christmas Day from Huatulco and departure about a week later. We sent emails and WhatsApp to Rolf and Memo, with no reply. Would you mind terribly asking on our behalf? Thanks!! Mark
13:16 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
13:16 YO-D-YO Mary Checking out of Golfito, Costa Rica. The picture shows what you need to do to exit CR. We got this from Dayan at Fishhook Marina. It was easy.
13:24 Maison De Sante Photos
13:25 Maison De Sante Here’s a little photo map to help too.
13:26 ROLLING THUNDER What is your phone number (include country code)?
13:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you, very helpful.
14:26 Rob on Avant 191828Z DEC 23
NAVAREA IV 1478/23(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
ARUBA.
1. DERELICT WHITE AND BLUE HULL, GREY INSIDE,
WITH TWO OUTBOARD ENGINES VESSEL PARTIALLY
SUBMERGED AND ADRIFT IN 12-27.18N 070-08.21W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 221834Z DEC 23.
15:32 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
15:33 Voyager - Ed & Liz Croc freaked us out as we have been swimming here the last week 😵‍💫
15:34 Voyager - Ed & Liz Was leaving the bay to pump out holding tanks and thought we saw a log. The crocodile was at least 10' long.
15:35 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.30094063636772,-104.8366478830576
15:36 Courage ⛵️ John moved over to main anchorage in tenacatita after morning snorkel in aquarium. LOTS of sea life over there!
15:36 BISOU Robin And Tad I’ll go up to the office now and speak to Rolf.
15:41 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz there was two last year. Crazy being alone under the boat cleaning. Maybe it is just a big log that swims. (lol)
15:43 BISOU Robin And Tad He says he replied to you today. In any case there’s plenty of room at Marina Chiapas so come on down! The dock guys are always around but only have handheld VHF radios so they won’t reply until you’re almost at the marina. But they stand watch so will see you coming. The port captain sometimes doesn’t reply but keep trying and just keep coming in.
15:47 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz Looks like the Marines are checking out that log see two of there boats over there
15:48 CHEMISTRY - Sean Re this: "The port captain sometimes doesn’t reply but keep trying and just keep coming in."

Could you expand on this? Usually in Mexico dock first, then walk to the Capitania to check in (if they're open). Does the Chiapas Capitania want you to alert them that you're entering the channel, or what information are they looking for over radio while you're entering?
15:50 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes as it’s a commercial harbour with fishing trawlers/shrimp boats, cargo ships and the occasional cruise ship coming and going, you’re supposed to ask permission to enter and leave the harbour/marina.
16:05 Voyager - Ed & Liz Yes - they have eyes on it right now.
16:06 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
16:07 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Starting to miss the pool at Paradise Village. 🐊 🦈
16:11 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz yes watch them haul ass over there. We tend to forget that there is a big lagoon back here
16:12 BISOU Robin And Tad Has anyone had any luck filling/exchanging SodaStresm CO2 cartridges anywhere in Pacific Mexico? Wondering if I should mothball/discard my unit.
16:18 BOUNDLESS Photos
16:19 BOUNDLESS We found the croc reserve in Manzanilla an interesting excursion. 400 or so that are free to head to the beach to feed in the mornings and evenings!
We’ll skip swimming here
16:21 C-YA. Glenn @BOUNDLESS @BOUNDLESS oh bummer I used to swim ashore there
16:22 CHALLENGE Olivia Recommendations for marine supply on pacific side of the canal? We lost a port navigational light, the whole thing , last night in the waves. We are at marina playita.
16:25 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz yesterday anchored of Ropa seen a sailfish carcass go by and this morning before I came back over to the town side another carcass floating by. So most likely croc smelled the rot from the fish and came to explore
16:26 BISOU Robin And Tad There are a bunch of marine supply shops across the Main Street and up the road (near Flamenco Marina). If they don’t have what you’re looking for a trip into town to Abernathy or Centro Marine. The latter more likely.
16:39 CHALLENGE Olivia @BISOU Robin And Tad thank you!!
16:44 Remedy-Natalie I've missed where you are located.
16:44 BISOU Robin And Tad You’re welcome! Good luck!
16:51 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Circuitous 🏴‍☠️ Matt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:52 Circuitous 🏴‍☠️ Matt Circuitous 🏴‍☠️ Matt joined the group.
16:54 Circuitous 🏴‍☠️ Matt Hello all! Jess and Matt Paranac here. We are on Island Packet 38 currently docked in Bocas Del Toro with plans of heading toward Colon this week
17:00 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Manzana 080814 156475-2, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.91063653552166,-79.52610924839973
17:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Kissing the sweet Panama ground 🥂🇵🇦💙
17:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:07 DawnPatrol LaneyMark There is a mail order place a few people in Paradise Village, Banderas bay used this summer. It takes about a 2 weeks turn around time. I could look for the instructions if you’re interested.
17:10 Voyager - Ed & Liz
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa la Ropa, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62591566197256,-101.5442180651821
17:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes please. We’ll be there mid March.
18:28 Ohana Chad & Nicole Heading from Grenada to Bonaire shortly. Any advice on how far we should stay off shore from the Venezuelan islands? Has there been any issues in that area.
19:11 SV Whirlwind There is a soda stream Mexico website and you can schedule exchanges through them OR find someone with a CO2 refill that will do it for you OR buy an adapter and head to a Microbrewery… different places different possibilities. Good luck and stay bubbly!
19:20 Rob on Avant Check out https://safetyandsecuritynet.org for latest. Reports few (few cruisers taking that route too). Some posse members have stopped at Los Roques and sent positive reports in recent seasons. First part of the trip likely to be the sketchiest (esp. if south near T&T).
19:23 DoTheThing-M&F Based on the info I received from folks in PV Paradise village..

And the instructions:

1. Go to any Estafeta office and ask them to ship your tanks to SodaStream Mexico using this account number: 4003657. The shipping address will be in their system based on that number. You will need to pay for the box (only a couple of dollars) but the shipping is FREE!

2. Find your tracking number on your receipt, and go to the SodaStream Mexico website. You will be using the tank exchange process for the “Interior of the Republic” (not CDMX). Here’s the link directly to the page where you do this:

https://sodastreammexico.com/collections/intercambio-de-tanques-sodastream-en-el-interior-de-la-republica/products/tanque-de-co2-intercambio-cdmx

1. Click “Add to Cart”, which will put one tank in your cart. Change the number of tanks as necessary. The cost is $399 pesos per tank.

2. In the Personalized Note field, enter your Estefeta tracking number

3. Click “Move on to Payment”. You could use ApplePay, which seem to work. You can also pay using a credit card.

4. Enter your email and shipping address and complete your purchase.

You will receive an email with a link to track your tanks – you can see when they’ve been received by SodaStream, and when the filled ones have been shipped. It should take around two weeks.
19:23 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Welcome! Love your boat name.
20:35 BISOU Robin And Tad Fabulous! Thanks so much!
21:32 DawnPatrol LaneyMark That’s the thread!!

2023.12.20 Wednesday
00:01 Perception - Jim
Av. Camaron Sabalo 1705, Zona Dorada, 82102 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26888966995579,-106.4644606866828
06:10 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:11 SV Whirlwind I second that, check in and out in Huatulco was a breeze. We taxi'ed into town from our anchorage, checked in and went about provisioning. Same thing in reverse for check out.
07:18 C-YA. Glenn @SV Whirlwind check in and out for myself was a breeze had more issues from the marina manager asking me questions about my travels like I was being questioned when it was none of his business.
07:24 SV Whirlwind copy that. Good to know that the process itself with the Port Captain was smooth.
07:26 Maison De Sante Photos
07:52 C-YA. Glenn @SV Whirlwind yes easy peazy. If you are crossing the T and they suspect bad weather they will not allow you to leave. I had to wait which was no big deal
10:35 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
10:36 S/VFIN (Susan) Long line here leaving Manzanilllo about 7 miles south and about 2&1/2 miles offshore. Blue floats with a black flag on one end no pangas in sight
10:37 S/VFIN (Susan)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.94095757977938,-104.242443619393
10:38 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Watch carefully there. There’s a lot of them.
10:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok thanks btw did you put the LL positions in a folder or save them? I cant find the posts where you guys reported them and now I realize i should have saved them
10:54 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Ok thanks btw did you put the LL positions in a folder or save them? I cant find the posts where you guys reported them and now I realize i should have saved them
10:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Enter them here.
10:59 DawnPatrol LaneyMark https://panamaposse.com/longlines#report
11:02 S/VFIN (Susan) @DawnPatrol LaneyMark thanks
11:03 Remedy-Natalie We are in La Cruz. Looking for holders for paddleboards that attach to the stanchions. Any idea where I could source them here or further south?
11:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff The dredging operations at Marina Ixtapa are supposed to end today so it’ll make entry and exit timing much simpler. Would still be a good idea to confirm with Elsa in the office prior to scheduling your arrival.
11:07 TIAMAT Owen We ordered ours from Amazon and had them delivered to the marina when we were there
11:08 TIAMAT Owen If you’re in the anchorage, make friends with a boat in the marina so you can ship it to them 🤣
11:11 SV Whirlwind @Celt-Gerry/Angela sending you a dm
11:27 Remedy-Natalie I'm looking on Amazon and can only find storage solutions for attaching to a wall. Would you happen to have the item you purchased that attaches to three stanchions or tell me what I should put in the search bar? Thanks
11:27 Remedy-Natalie Actually just found them. Very expensive
11:28 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Zaragoza marine across from Marina vallarta had some at one time.
11:33 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.671565,-79.638715
11:33 Remedy-Natalie Thank you. We checked there yesterday. They don't have any.
11:36 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Bad day to be out here. I hate old forecasts. Winds on the nose, waves 1 to 2 meters off port beam. Motoring between 2.5 and 4.5 kts sog.
11:46 Rob on Avant If you’re there for a while, Jorge (the guy who runs the little chandler in paradise village) runs a truck to San Diego every 2-4 weeks and dose special orders. You could check in with him.

Your best bet (always) is to find a cruiser who when home for Xmas and can mule them down for you.
11:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I didn’t, Tiding of Joy did and I was following them. For me to add them would’ve been redundant. But look for Tidings of Joy posts here on 12/15/23. Also, Tiamat reported some also I think as they were with us.
11:54 Michael (Fin) Ok thanks
11:56 TIAMAT Owen @Remedy-Natalie We bought these ones: https://www.amazon.com.mx/Magma-Products-Mounted-Removable-Storage/dp/B00MNQSHFE?pd_rd_w=SKXGr&content-id=amzn1.sym.21c42a71-3410-48b0-932b-db9f95509dac&pf_rd_p=21c42a71-3410-48b0-932b-db9f95509dac&pf_rd_r=K61F7YEFGTSA02YSTY35&pd_rd_wg=Uppyq&pd_rd_r=c9be99dc-3458-4932-808a-b95b3779a5bf&pd_rd_i=B00MNQSHFE&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_d_sccl_1_3_t
12:01 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.45166115185661,-110.403086627005
12:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy At the Panama Posse kick off party @Captain Dietmar said that he inputs all the long line pins into the website and we just need to drop the location in the Line app
12:14 C-YA. Glenn @Remedy-Natalie met me on the way down I am currently in zwat I have two for sell
13:21 Remedy-Natalie Okay, I will keep that in mind and see if we can meet up👍🏼.
15:34 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited TIAMAT Stephanie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:35 TIAMAT Stephanie TIAMAT Stephanie joined the group.
15:35 TIAMAT Stephanie Thanks for the add! This is Stephanie from SV Tiamat with Owen and family!
15:45 TIAMAT Owen Photos
15:45 TIAMAT Owen Tiamat junior crew hoist the Panama AND South Pacific Posse burgers for the first time!
15:46 TIAMAT Owen Tiamat junior crew hoist the Panama AND South Pacific Posse burgees for the first time!
15:51 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar changed the group's profile picture.
16:01 S/VFIN (Susan) Just about to anchor on the north side of Pta Cabeza Negra. Anybody have input on the anchorage? We have a waypoint from guidebooks.
16:54 Captain Dietmar LONGLINE MAP UPDATED
99 longlines reported
https://panamaposse.com/longlines
17:01 YO-D-YO Mary
Av. de las Arenas, Puerto Armuelles, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.212817,-82.876007
17:09 Courage ⛵️ John we are in tenacatita just north of barra de navidad, and we would like to get some wheels for our dinghy for beach landings. which port(s) south of here would you think would have some available at retail? manzanillo? all the way down jn panama city? Or do you think ordering and shipping to zihuat (as an example) would be better?
17:11 SongOfTheSea_Grant Hello everybody,
We successfully made it to Galapagos. We’re now in Santa Cruz island waiting for the inspection and customs.

Grant
SV Song of the Sea

17:12 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Congrats 🎉 👏 (ok)
17:15 C-YA. Glenn @TIAMAT Stephanie @Courage ⛵️ John better off on Amazon and ship my thoughts are. I need replacements and currently in zwat and nothing here except wheels but not the test of the set up you need. One of my wheel supports collapse
17:16 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John better off ordering on Amazon. I am currently in zwat and need a replacement support for my set up and nothing here to support that
17:17 CHALLENGE Olivia @Courage ⛵️ John I'm new and can't figure out how to message you with a contact there who found everything we needed and brought to barra.
17:26 Courage ⛵️ John I will send you a direct message and you can reply with contact. tx!
17:33 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SongOfTheSea_Grant Well done. Great accomplishment!
17:50 YO-D-YO Dave Photos
17:50 YO-D-YO Dave Souvenir from Costa Rica as we headed to Panamá!
17:59 Captain Dietmar home depot zihuatanejo will have wheel barrel wheels
but a proper pop in & out mechanism with transom attachment will be hard to find
18:08 TIAMAT Owen Is the Home Depot in zihua gone? I can’t find it in google maps or on the Home Depot Mx site
18:11 Michael (Fin)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.6032432,-103.7007909
18:12 Remedy-Karl Nice!
18:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Yummy!
19:01 Rob on Avant Pub. 148, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Caribbean Sea - Volume II (18th Edition 2022) has been updated to 9 December 2023.

The updated publication can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site
(https://msi.nga.mil/Publications ).
19:03 ROLLING THUNDER Excellent Dave!
19:31 Long Windid Laney...check your text messages
19:35 Quick (Mark & Dawn) @YO-D-YO Dave well done (goodjob)
19:37 Quick (Mark & Dawn) Evening all, as a newbie, can someone please tell me what discount we get from West Marine and how do they authenticate our discount when we place an order? Thanks, Mark
21:13 Remedy-Karl You have to sign up for the professional account. Then discounts vary by item with WM branded items getting larger discounts and some items having none. Basically you have to ask/look at checkout.
22:27 Captain Dietmar sign up at
panamaposse.com/westmarine
22:44 Courage ⛵️ John once you are signed up and approved, your name is added to a list under the same account number. when you checkout, you give the account number and your name. The discounts vary, but so far we have received about 20-25% off most things we have bought. In fact, the discounts we received on things we needed for this journey paid for our posse registration! 😁
22:47 Courage ⛵️ John two things to note: 1) if you already have a wm account using the same email you may have to cancel it (we did) because that interferes with login to the pro site. 2) don’t save payment information, because everyone on the account would see it and could use it.
23:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis All the information you’re getting about the pro account is absolutely correct and necessary to understand. The one thing I would caution, that I had a problem with, is if you order something to be delivered. Make sure you check the delivery address. Because the pro account comes in under, good nautical I believe and it will default to an address in Las Vegas. Make sure you have it going to the address that you want. That was a little fupaw that I had that I want to warn you of. Otherwise, yes, I saved much more than I paid to join the posse in that alone.

2023.12.21 Thursday
00:41 Qué vendrá We ordered ours last year from Amazon.com.mx. Shipped to La Cruz marina. We bought Magma ones.
00:47 Qué vendrá John, will you guys be in Barra area in early Jan? If so I may have wheels for you that I likely will not need, as they don't fit our new dinghy - Beachmaster. https://www.beachmaster.com/new-zealand-store
00:52 Qué vendrá I have cross-posted several posts from here over to Zulip. Tagged the original authors. I hope that will make those easier to find in the future, at least for me :) I'd encourage everyone to give Zulip a try. All you need to do is:
1) Find the right stream - usually the country you are posting about
2) Find or create a new topic - think about it as a "subject"
3) Post

If you are not sure where to post, just post in VHF68 stream - it is for "all traffic".
01:10 CHEMISTRY - Sean Thank you, Maciek! @Captain Dietmar Is there going to be a point at which you decide the test is over and you shut down Line and we all switch to Zulip, or would that be next season? I'm already convinced that Zulip is way better for archiving and message targeting than this single thread.

Line is nice because you know everyone is here and will see a message when you post it, but Carribean folks probably don't need to see long line alerts about Pacific Coast Mexico or invitations from me to play tennis at Barra (so I don't do those posts here). IMO Zulip would be much much better if everyone would use it. It just needs traction, which I think would happen if it was the only option.
06:20 PRIYA Brandt The Sean & Heather guide from 2017 says the marina at Las Hadas can check boats in/out for Manzanillo. Can anyone confirm that is still the case, and will they do it for anchored boats?
06:46 Captain Dietmar we will need to make a decision by May
07:33 QUESO GRANDE Lance We anchored there, used their dinghy dock and got fuel, ate at a couple of restaurants but didn’t bother checking in. No one asked and neither did we. Sorry probably not much help.
07:47 PRIYA Brandt OK. Thanks.
07:56 Voyager - Ed & Liz We anchored at Las Hadas and did not check in. Used the dinghy dock. We did ask the marina office and they said no problem and no charge. We were there two nights. Great restaurants in the Marina and provisioning close by at La Comer
08:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Congratulations!! We would love to know more about your adventures in the Galapagos by boat. We just spent 7 months on the coast of Ecuador but decided not to continue to the Galapagos because of the requirements and restrictions and cost for our personal boat to be there and explore. Cheers to you and happy holidays!⛵️
08:14 C-YA. Glenn @Qué vendrá if not John look me up please on the way down I may be interested. Currently in ZwAT moving north after Xmas
08:22 ROLLING THUNDER We anchored out back in May. The marina official charged us 200 pesos a day for yhe dingy dock and told us if we wanted to check in we needed to contact the port captain. We attempyed to contact the authorities several times without sucess. We tried one last time while departing and got an authority who kept asning for a specific number. I provided all the numbers I had, including our vessel name in the NATO phonic alphabet but he kept asking for a number. We eventually just stopped talking to each other. We have a cheat sheet with info like vessel documentation in spanish but that is not always enough.
08:59 Courage ⛵️ John great! I will send a private message to see about a meetup time and place
10:40 CHEMISTRY - Sean Is it still Med-moor at the Las Hadas fuel dock? If so, taking the dinghy in for fuel is pretty appealing (for this single-hander anyway).
10:44 QUESO GRANDE Lance Yes it is or at least supposed to be. We used our dinghy to go get fuel. I know one other boat that went in and talked to them and they allowed a side tie.
11:29 PRIYA Brandt Perfect. Thank you!
12:07 C-YA. Glenn @CHEMISTRY - Sean yes med mooring alone is stressful for Zwat anchorage. I just paid 30 pesos a liter Normal gas stations in town are about 24 pesos. Not sure what the marina charges. Hilda crew went and filled up my jugs and brought them back to my boat the next day
12:09 TIAMAT Owen How did you get in touch with Hila? I can’t raise her on VHF
12:49 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen hi there. We are planning to anchor in Caleta de Campos tonight. Did you land a dinghy there? If so, do you remember the conditions and was it hard?
12:57 TIAMAT Owen The surf was too big when we were there. A dinghy landing is probably possible on the far west edge, but you would need low surf conditions
12:57 TIAMAT Owen Even the pangas were having to wait out the sets to get onto the beach
13:56 BISOU Robin And Tad Puerto Peñasco México: planning to haul out and store our 44’ catamaran there in July 2024 until November 2024. Would love any tips re reserving; anchoring nearby a couple of days before, etc.
14:30 Remedy-Natalie The owner is Salvador. If you don't have his What's app number I can send it. That is the best way to get a hold of him and make a reservation. The marinas around the harbor are not in good shape. There is Safe Marine and Fredricos. I can see if I can find the numbers. They do not take a reservation. But you can message them a couple days before and see if they have a spot. We anchored once. It is completely open. If there is any wind it is very uncomfortable. Huge tides. Around 15+ feet tides at times so just be away. Channel is super easy to come in to. There is a cruisers What's App that Salvador can let you in on. That is very valuable
14:31 C-YA. Glenn Photos
14:31 C-YA. Glenn Great Dive shop for day trips snorkeling family fun whale watching. Also two really good cafes next door
14:32 Remedy-Natalie +52 638 112 0204 Salvador s number. You can What's app with it.
14:32 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad agree with Remedy.
14:33 BISOU Robin And Tad Fabulous! Thanks so much!
14:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks Glenn!
14:35 Remedy-Natalie Photos
14:36 Remedy-Natalie I do know that the number for Fonatur is old. But the rates for Fonatur went up so they are totally not worth it.
14:37 Remedy-Natalie +52 638 104 4813 is Fredricos number
14:37 BISOU Robin And Tad Awesome!
14:45 Courage ⛵️ John
Vía sin nombre, 48894 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.47225114163448,-105.0601697713137
14:46 Courage ⛵️ John fantastic anchorage in paraiso. we are only boat here 😁
14:46 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
14:47 Courage ⛵️ John looks like a private resort ashore
15:06 David - SV MOJO There used to be a Club Med there
15:11 🦜Maison de Sante Is anyone trying to run OpenCPN on a Surface X Pro? It’s a Qualcomm processor so it doesn’t support open gl which is needed for mbtiles.
15:18 Rob on Avant Have you tried installing this = https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NQPSL29BFFF?atc=true&ranMID=24542&ranEAID=RsMnYVFRqXk&ranSiteID=RsMnYVFRqXk-tXyr6dV67rSSoPyZKp9ZIg&epi=RsMnYVFRqXk-tXyr6dV67rSSoPyZKp9ZIg&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__tvdzzsie6kkftyzl0j6eqfyk0e2xslq3t3w2ze9600%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28RsMnYVFRqXk-tXyr6dV67rSSoPyZKp9ZIg%29%28%29&irclickid=_tvdzzsie6kkftyzl0j6eqfyk0e2xslq3t3w2ze9600&activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab&hl=en-us&gl=US
15:18 Rob on Avant Might help. Might not. That’s all I got.
15:22 YO-D-YO Mary
Manzana 041202 33-4, Boca Chica, Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.218848,-82.206583
15:22 Quick (Mark & Dawn) Videos
15:23 Quick (Mark & Dawn) Plenty of humpback whales in the Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta
15:23 CHALLENGE Olivia Anyone waiting on the pacific side to go through the canal who would like to be a line handler to see, we are set for Dec 26.
15:30 🦜Maison de Sante Ya that’s what I tried but it seems like it might only work on windows 10. I may revert back to 10 and see if that solves it. Thanks
15:47 ROLLING THUNDER Plyas Paraiso is just about my favorite anchorage in the world. After a lumpy night in Perula it was heavenly.
17:29 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen thanks
19:07 LOST PEARL Onno Arrived back in Tenecatita for Christmas, anyone else here?
19:15 S/VFIN (Susan)
Independencia 347, Caleta De Campos, 60970 Bahía Bufadero (Caleta De Campos), Mich., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.07260816918314,-102.7502632700864
19:16 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
19:17 S/VFIN (Susan) Rolling like crazy here in Caleta de Campos. Was hoping to get off the boat to visit the town but that is unlikely with the swell.
20:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You got a decent price considering your jugs were filled. We paid 29.92 pesos per liter at Ixtapa Marina last week.
20:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yup, that’s a rolly little anchorage for us too. Not quite as bad as Cabeza Negra but still a bit rocky. Uh, rolly.
20:26 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Whoa, it’s listed on the dock by the pier as 24.99. Is there an additional charge added?
I was going to top off here.
21:20 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Dawn Patrol has finally escaped paradise!! 🤣. Tenacatita and Barra, here we come!
21:31 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hurray!! Safe travels friends.
22:41 Qué vendrá +1 on this! I did my PADI certification with them last year and it was a great experience. Small shop, family owned.
22:49 Qué vendrá woo hoo!
23:11 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis is think there is usually a 15-20% surcharge at marina fuel docks.

2023.12.22 Friday
06:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Geez, okay. Good to know.
07:43 C-YA. Glenn @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis most marina fuel docks charge a surcharge Most of the docks are not technically owned by the marina but usually owned by the fuel company
08:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
08:11 S/VFIN (Susan) We carry as much as possible but theres a price for that, too.
08:12 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
08:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn 20% surcharge!
08:50 Voyager - Ed & Liz Playa Marina Ixtapa
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.665706,-101.615791
08:53 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis We carry as much as possible but theres a price for that, too. @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
10:15 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Ouch. But …. Okay. Putting on 200 gals can be expensive but also exhausting, so I’ll do it. Acapulco was going to be my planned spot, but as we all know, plans change.
Going to Plan C subsection Q. 😁
10:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Voyager-Ed &Liz,
what dock number? I’m in F-40.
10:18 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @Voyager - Ed & Liz what dock number are u in. I’m in F-40.
10:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Does anyone who stayed in Bahia del Sol on Bill & Jean’s mooring ball have a perspective on whether the water is clean & safe enough to clean boat bottoms?
10:30 Rob on Avant It’s an estuary with strong tidal flows, so timing is critical and the water isn’t that clear, but there are no crocs. The islanders have cleared them out over the years. You can also hire locals to do it for you, just ask Bill for the rates.
10:36 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis we are planning to come into the Ixtapa marina too but not until January 10ish. How long are you there for?
10:58 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Jungle-Jim Ellifritt joined the group.
11:18 Voyager - Ed & Liz We are in F48, right near you. We are out running errands.
11:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas)
Calzada de Amador, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.912852,-79.528924
11:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Probably going to push on on the 27th of December. Sorry to miss you. Are you coming north or south?
11:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Another marina Ixtapa update. We went in this am 20 minutes before high tide. Minimum depth we saw was 12' mid way between buoys 3 & 4 and 5 & 6.
Spoke to the marina office. They just dredged last week. She said I'd have no problem at low tide with 7' draft. That sounds correct based on what I saw.
11:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Perezoso 🦥 sueltos! Loose sloths next door to Marina Playita in Panama 🇵🇦 at the Smithsonian Institute. Such a great visit walking distance from the dock.
11:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’m running around too but mostly at the boat. I’m trying to find a pump to pump my oil out of the engine to change oil. Finding that hard to find. Mine stopped working.
11:22 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
11:23 Voyager - Ed & Liz I have one you can borrow.
11:28 Voyager - Ed & Liz @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis - I have an oil change pump you can use
11:31 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis we will be in marina Jan 4 and going south after Feb 4
11:33 S/VFIN (Susan) @Voyager - Ed & Liz is there an updated schedule?
11:38 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.3642735295178,-105.1728845761206
11:44 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Longline, black flag. Can’t see another one, sailing through.
11:46 Voyager - Ed & Liz I can check.
11:56 YO-D-YO Mary Panama check-in at Boca Chica. We just checked in. We anchored 08 12.367N 82 12.709 off Gone Fishing resort. We used Carlos as our agent. We sent him all our documents before hand. Here are the fees
Health -$92 cash
- Immigration- $75 cash
- Custom- $35 cash
- Carlos- $100 cash
- Cruising permit- credit card $185
- Cruising permit was not ready yet, we paid Carlos with Credit card. When permit is ready, he will pay for it then email it to us. Then we print it. They gave us a document that said so we were happy to have all the officials come to Boca Chica. A taxi would have been $50 cheaper but we would have spent time traveling to/from Pedregal, and looking for each office. Our cruising permit is being processed. It is the Friday before Christmas. Happy to have check-in done easily!
11:57 YO-D-YO Mary Carlos Boca Chica Check In Agent +507 6600-6191
He likes WhatsApp.
11:58 YO-D-YO Mary Excellent information in Good Nautical regarding Boca Chica.
11:59 Cerca Trova-Bruce Glad it went smoothly for you. Welcome to Panama! 🇵🇦
12:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
12:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
12:04 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Over Zihua Bay yesterday. I think that’s Tiamat in the blue circle.
12:05 TIAMAT Owen Love it!
12:35 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis That’s so cool.
12:37 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Okay, you’re behind me coming this way. If you were coming north I’d said “Hey” along the way. Then I just checked your tracking. Duh. I’m learning.
12:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis from what I understand from Elsa in the marina, the dredging is going to stop on Saturday. Completed.
12:45 C-YA. Glenn @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff yes that’s them I am anchored I the clouds next to shore
13:04 Maison De Sante Videos
13:04 Maison De Sante For those planning of coming into Marina Buenaventura in Panama you MUST enter at high tide. Here’s a little video of low tide at the channel entrance
13:06 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Good to know. Thank you. I’ll be stopping there for a while.
14:06 CHEMISTRY - Sean Thank you! As a deep-keeler (7.5 ft) likely heading that way eventually, I'm wondering what the tide was at low? Was that today early morning (around a 3ft low)? Closest I see in my tide app is Balboa at 2.6ft @ 4:30am. It looks like high is generally around 14ft(!!!), so likely pretty easy clearance then. Is that accurate?
14:11 Captain Dietmar @Maison De Sante leaving Buenaventura
14:11 Captain Dietmar Videos
14:14 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:15 🦜Maison de Sante Today, the high was about 13 feet and we saw 8 feet in some parts so you’d have 6 inches to spare 😉
14:18 Captain Dietmar dockparty on Carinthia w Celt, Maison de Sante, Second Wind, Galatea
14:19 Voyager - Ed & Liz Kerr t - it's complete.
14:22 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt We wish we were there
14:34 Maison De Sante That video was from yesterday. There was a large nordhaven boat with a 6.5 foot draft and they had 1.5 foot under their keel today at high tide. There are a couple spots that are more shallow by a few inches and dredging is occurring now.
14:37 Maison De Sante Edit to my last message: they have a 7foot draft and saw 1.5 feet under their boat
14:42 CHALLENGE Olivia We called Buenaventura yesterday and they said with a draw of 9'6" there isn't a spot in the marina with that during low tide. We were hoping to visit and get our flag
14:42 CHALLENGE Olivia It looks amazing!
15:54 SV Whirlwind The north end of island angle de la guardia is amazing! Puerto refugio. Give yourselves time to be there before the last push to Penasco. You will not regret it. We spent a couple weeks there on the island then sailed the last push and hove to waiting for the tide to enter the channel. All good there in penasco. Salvador is great. He will make it easy there at the dry dock. Do you need his contact?
16:07 Journey Anne & Remi @BISOU Robin And Tad You can make a reservation and secure a spot at Cabrales Boatyard for next summer.
17:38 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis May I ask you a favor? Could you let Elsa know FIN is confirming our January 4 reservation ? And, If possible, we want to come in a day earlier. No rush to do this if you can. thanks and I will try again to reach her by phone tomorrow. Today the woman who answered did not speak English.
17:42 YO-D-YO Dave Oh my. That looks a little like a poster boy for "constricted by draft" navigation rules.
17:48 YO-D-YO Dave
San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.990049,-82.03058
17:48 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO is slow going to the Panamá canal.
18:03 C-YA. Glenn @YO-D-YO Dave enjoy
18:04 Ohana Chad & Nicole We made reservations there about a month ago for the same time frame. They aren’t the most responsive. You have to stay after them with follow up emails. Took some work but got it done.
18:11 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yes. Elsa is like the only one to speak English and very well. I will tell her in the morning, if she’s there. If not, I’ll use my Google translator and tell the girls.
18:15 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I have to extend my gratitude to @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff for a receptacle and @Voyager - Ed & Liz for the, impossible to find, hand pump. After 10 qts of oil, 18 qts of sweat, 6 Tylenol xtra strength, 2 rolls of paper towels, and a bit of time, the oil is changed in Summer. Then, after all that, I came up to put the tools away and I had someone willing to lend a hand.
18:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
18:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Just wasn’t sure who’s hand he was willing to lend. 😁
18:23 S/VFIN (Susan)
Blvd. Playa Linda, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.67826252882161,-101.6433244469097
18:24 S/VFIN (Susan) Yea we have arrived at Isla Ixtapa!!!!
18:25 S/VFIN (Susan) Yaey! FIN has arrived at Isla Grande Ixtapa!!!
18:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis You’re right around the corner. Are you hanging there until Jan 4th?
19:09 S/VFIN (Susan) Around here but we may be in too much panga traffic to stay long then probably Zihua before coming to the marina.
19:14 C-YA. Glenn Zwat is beautiful 5 boats and town is decorated
19:15 C-YA. Glenn Photos
19:15 C-YA. Glenn Thank you Ziamat for the homemade Carmel greatly appreciate of you thinking of me
19:16 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt The patron Saint of Sailors.

Santa Claus (or Father Christmas in the U.K.) has his origins in the fourth-century Turkish bishop who, once canonized, became St. Nicholas. The patron saint of children and sailors, Nicholas was venerated for his generosity and kindness and became the patron saint of children, sailors, and unmarried girls, as well as of Greece and Russia. The sailors, in particular, spread stories of him throughout Europe, and thousands of churches bear his name.

19:23 Maison De Sante Enjoy the Secas! IT’s phenomenal over there. There’s a guy named Jim who is a previous sailor who is a builder for the billionaire who owns the Secas and might visit you by power boat. Very nice guy!
20:08 YO-D-YO Mary Good to know thank you. We have already been snorkeling!
20:12 TIAMAT Owen You’re welcome!!
20:42 Remedy-Natalie Anyone have the address to ship items to Barra De Navidad Marina?
20:51 🦜Maison de Sante Keenan Smith - SV Maison de Sante
Marina Puerto de Navidad, Paseo Del Pescador, Culebra Isla
EL CHAVARIN
MANZANILLO, COLIMA 28830
Mexico
23:24 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks so much! Someone else sent through Salvador’s WhatsApp. I’ll message him after Christmas. I filled out the form on the website but no answer yet.
23:25 BISOU Robin And Tad Good to know thanks. Will follow up after Christmas.

2023.12.24 Saturday
06:47 Fickle Muranda Yes it can be done. We’re here now and my husband Ben dives under. The water has its “clear” moments. But like Rob said, it’s very carefully timed.
It’s a fast flowing rushing river up in here, so as soon as the tide switches directions he gets out otherwise risks getting hit my a tree log, coconuts, or getting swept away to Nicaragua.
08:17 SV Whirlwind
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.591472997311705,-79.42182160913944
08:18 SV Whirlwind Sunrise sailing to the Perlas
08:18 SV Whirlwind Photos
09:18 Fickle Muranda Videos
09:18 Fickle Muranda There are definitely still crocs in the water. We found one this morning .
09:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hilarious! You had us concerned for a second!!
09:22 Fickle Muranda Don’t worry, we took it out. Hopefully it was the last one!
09:22 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Too funny, wicked sense of humour, Rob!
09:22 Rob on Avant I stand corrected. Although that one appears benign.
10:17 C-YA. Glenn @Fickle Muranda was it the left or right one?
10:29 Fickle Muranda It looked like a hipster croc. Extreme left.
10:58 Maison De Sante Photos
10:58 Maison De Sante Videos
10:58 Maison De Sante Beautiful sv whirlwind
11:22 C-YA. Glenn @Fickle Muranda ahh was curious as it seem the left is the ones you find
11:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Crocs are smart. They like to take the Right one. 😁
11:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Just talked to Elsa. You ARE confirmed in her book for the 4th. And she said it was okay to come in a day early. She penciled in the 3rd.
Done.
11:58 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis THANKS A MILLION!
12:02 S/VFIN (Susan) Wow! Only 5 boats ? We are in Isla Grande now but heading over soon. See you there.
12:04 TIAMAT Stephanie Yea it’s super empty! Hopefully we’ll see you soon.
12:10 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) yes me and Dave at Ropa and Tiamat and two others on the other side
12:11 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Feather to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:24 SV Feather SV Feather joined the group.
12:35 TIAMAT Owen If you come over by us you might get caramels 😜
12:59 C-YA. Glenn Trust me homemade Carmel from Tiamat is very god
12:59 C-YA. Glenn Good
13:00 TIAMAT Stephanie Thanks! They’re a Christmas tradition for us and the kids wouldn’t not let us make them 😅
13:53 Maison De Sante Anyone know if it’s ok to pick up a mooring ball at isla contadora (Las perlas, panama?)
14:13 BISOU Robin And Tad I believe the restaurant owns a couple of them (close to shore). When we were there (February this year) there was a boat that stayed on one of the moorings for months! Maybe just pick one up and see if anyone comes to bother you about it? The other thing you could try is going ashore on the ferry pier (they charged us $5 per day to park our dinghy there) and the guys there could tell you which moorings you could try. There are a couple of big ones nearer to the pier where the ferry parks before it collects people so I wouldn’t use that one! Plus a few are for private motor yachts.
14:18 Maison De Sante Thank you
14:46 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I was thinking of heading over to spend a night anchored at Puerto Vicente Guerrero in Bahia Papanoa, is anyone familiar with this spot? Any advice?
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15:27 Remedy-Natalie Between Marina Papagayo and Banana Bay in Golfito which location has more access to restaurants, grocery, etc. Is either better to find a company to go deep sea fishing? We are definitely spending at least 6 weeks in Marina Papagayo but wondering if for the reminder of time we should head to Golfito. Thanks
15:38 Captain Dietmar Marina Papagayo https://panamaposse.com/marina-papagayo has more high end activities think Four Season Resort & Ritz Carlton but you will need a car to go and enjoy restaurants at Playa Cocos fishing is impacted by Papagayo winds
Marina Pez Vela will have better deep sea fishing as there are no Papagayo Winds but in high season quite $$$ and no discounts for Posse
Marina Flamingo https://panamaposse.com/marina-flamingo is also an option but suffers from high wind - but many more restuarants nearby
Golfito does have some gems too but limited restuaurants and takes a while to get out to the fishing spots outside the Golfo Dulce
15:48 Remedy-Natalie Thanks. The cost of several of the marinas was out of our budget. I'll keep your advice in mind. Pros and cons to all of them👍🏼
16:04 🦜Maison de Sante unsent a message.
16:04 🦜Maison de Sante Yes. We stopped there at the beginning of the year. It’s a really funny place. They like to party there but it’s not too crazy and it’s a small little town. Anchor inside the breakwater and it’s nice and calm. The south side of that town has a beach but the landing looked a little sketchy. I think it’s a great place to stop and break up the passage.
16:07 🦜Maison de Sante We made some friends in Pez Vela last month when I had emergency repairs. We have someone that would probably be willing to take you deep sea fishing at a discount if you want to consider it. It’s just a matter of where to anchor the boat.
16:39 Remedy-Natalie I'll make a note and see what happens when we get to CR. Thank. You..👍🏼
20:42 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Lost Pearl and Priya along with Dawn Patrol on anchor at Tenacatita Mx
20:42 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
21:06 C-YA. Glenn Photos
21:06 C-YA. Glenn Zwat
22:11 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.16030737108007,-109.9290019088517
22:18 S/VFIN (Susan)
Juan Álvarez 11, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63620651794377,-101.5556891822271
2023.12.24 Sunday
06:28 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) welcome to the neighborhood
07:49 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks!
07:49 S/VFIN (Susan) Merry Christmas
07:51 C-YA. Glenn Thanks will be back that side tomorrow
07:53 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) Thank you. Will be back over to that side tomorrow. Water over here is much better for hull cleaning and quieter at night
07:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Ahh! Good to know. Ok and water there better for making water probably.
07:58 S/VFIN (Susan) Question: We havent cleared in to Port here yet. Its Sunday Xmas eve. Is port capt open I wonder. Maybe we have to wait until Tuesday. Are they quite vigilant here?
08:01 C-YA. Glenn No they are easy going. I was here last year for two months never checked in. This year I did and she was great about it. Told her when I came in and she was okay. Then she said the port capt was busy come back in a day. Came back 3 days later Only reason I bothered to check in as there are only a few of us
08:02 🦜Maison de Sante They have been sticklers in the past but not if they’re closed. You could always swing by the office and check to see if they’re open but I would doubt it. You can just have someone wait in the dinghy if you want to be quick about it. If they are closed, just check in when they open up on Tuesday.
08:04 C-YA. Glenn They open m-f 0830 to 1430.
08:23 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) oh few advices for here. The Marines may stop you and check for life jackets in a dingy. Also at night they will recommend having a light. As the fishing boats come in and ram ashore if your in the way. I carry two life vest and lights in my dink. Only place to bring a dingy ashore is near the pangas all other beaches it’s a no no
08:36 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok will try this am and then return tuesday i guess. I assume they dont answer radio as they do in la Paz
08:42 🦜Maison de Sante I’ve never gotten them to respond over radio. Looks like C-Ya confirmed they are closed on sundays. I remember them being closed on weekends but I wasn’t 100% confident in my memory. I would just plan on Tuesday. I’m sure they are closed for Christmas :)
08:57 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok thats impt info. Thanks. You radioed port capt first or just went there?
08:58 S/VFIN (Susan) Agreed! Thanks for that
08:59 S/VFIN (Susan) Merry Christmas
09:02 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) I came in on a Saturday and did not bother until a Tuesday then came back few days later to pick up the paper work. She was pretty relaxed on everything.
09:04 S/VFIN (Susan) Perfect! Now the really impt question: landing the dinghy over by the Municipal Pier?
09:05 TIAMAT Stephanie We land the dinghy on the beach by the pier. Sometimes Mateo is there to help so we give him 10 pesos to help us carry the dinghy up.
09:06 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
09:06 JUBEL - Kyle Sv Jubel, X-factor, and Salacia stern tied at coco Bandera in San Blas for Christmas!
09:07 TIAMAT Stephanie I’ve also dropped Owen off on the pier for a quick trip and we didn’t want to land the dinghy. No one yelled at us.
09:09 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) yes one of two guys should be around to help. I give them 10 pesos each way. Easy landing. Dingy is safe as the port captain office the navy and marines are all right there
09:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks
09:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks
09:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited KAHSI Ramesh&Isabel to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:27 KAHSI Ramesh&Isabel KAHSI Ramesh&Isabel joined the group.
10:03 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
Ancón, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.00802,-79.60199
10:04 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Miraflores lake
10:22 ,☠️Delta Swizzler During GuitarFest they charge 20 pesos. 🧐
10:26 Courage ⛵️ John We would like to send a couple of items (sail bags to be specific, as ours need an upgrade) to somewhere south of Manzanillo to arrive the second week of January. Is Marina Ixtapa the next best location for packages, or do we remember right that someone said there is a place in Zihuat to receive packages. Thanks in advance for your info!
10:34 C-YA. Glenn Zihuat. One second
10:35 C-YA. Glenn Photos
10:35 C-YA. Glenn Use that address Hilda will get it and you can pick it up from her. She is at the beginning of the pier in Z
10:36 Courage ⛵️ John Great! Now I have to do my best to interpret the handwriting haha
10:36 C-YA. Glenn @,☠️Delta Swizzler yes they did. Thinking beginning is the season for now they will take what they can get. I do 10 in and 10 out so they get 20
10:37 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John. Yes me too. lol
10:37 C-YA. Glenn She just gave that to me the other day
10:38 Courage ⛵️ John Should I reach out to her first or you think it is ok just to send?
10:39 C-YA. Glenn As long as you put your boat name she is good with it
10:40 C-YA. Glenn She does not do WhatsApp or text and sometimes she will do the radio
10:41 TIAMAT Stephanie We tried WhatsApp/ radio with no success. Really it’s best to go in person. We learned that 🤣
10:41 C-YA. Glenn Yes in person is best and Tuesday I can say something to her if you like Courage
10:42 Courage ⛵️ John yes please. I will privite message you. Gracias!
10:44 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Where is the best place to dispose of garbage in Zihua?
10:50 French Kissing-John Nice! Merry Christmas all! We’re back in a week
10:54 Ho’okipa-Lisa @☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt You’re transiting the Canal!!! Congrats. Send a photo
11:11 🦜Maison de Sante By the dinghy landing in playa principal, near port captain
11:29 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
11:43 Voyager - Ed & Liz Water near La Ropa is much better than the main anchorage. I go through pre filters fast. Also - we don't swim in the main anchorage.
12:45 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz yes indeed much better over here. I go back and forth depending on what I am doing. I would never make water in the anchorage next to the town but would at Ropa
12:47 C-YA. Glenn @DawnPatrol LaneyMark depend where you are anchored. If main side when you haul your dingy up up look to your left garbage cans. Zwat has a great garbage pickup. If at Ropa walk up and behind most the public access roads you will see garbage cans. Separate your cans as the local want them
13:05 YO-D-YO Mary
QF3M+J2P, Soná, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.754564,-81.515391
13:06 YO-D-YO Mary Merry Christmas from Bahia Honda, Panama.
13:11 Cerca Trova-Bruce Same to you!
13:50 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Well with the limited freighters transiting and with a 10 Knot head wind. We are going to have the opportunity to spend the night in Lake Gatun.
14:01 Rob on Avant Hope Santa finds you ok!
14:04 Maison De Sante Photos
14:06 Maison De Sante Great hammock spot off isla contadora in las Perlas, panama
14:18 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Turned on AIS
14:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Started our passage from Huatulco to Chiapas. May the T-peckers enjoy Christmas celebrations deep inside an igloo!

Merry Christmas, folks!
14:41 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Photos
14:41 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Photos
14:41 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Merry Christmas from Zephyr in Las Perlas, Panama
14:41 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Photos
14:42 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Photos
15:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
15:07 Tidings Of Joy- Joy You guys are so cute! Merry Christmas. Miss you 🎄💜
15:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hope to catch up soon, J^2!!
15:31 S/VFIN (Susan) @☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Can we land a dinghy at La Ropa?
16:00 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I'm not familiar with La Ropa
16:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn No. Only where the other pangas are by the pier. Paddleboard landing at Las Ropas is fine. Las Ropas is actively patrolled by folks making sure rules are abided by (e.g. no dogs).
17:07 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
17:08 Courage ⛵️ John Merry Xmas from kristine with help from charlie brown!
17:13 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Poor Lapa! Have a safe crossing you 3!
17:54 Long Windid Laney
Check your text messages from me
18:48 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15.30 ,utc for the atlantic and caribbean and at 16.00 utc for the pacific

18:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19534385671764,-104.6826354415199
19:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
4 Sheffield Ln, Lima, OH 45805, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.71297208015523,-84.15105902294154
21:03 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Merry Christmas you two! Amazing you made it all the way to Lima!
21:23 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff didn’t see Fred tonight. But I’ve been inside most of the day. Merry Christmas you two.
21:33 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Yes we did. You have to go at high tide.
21:33 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks for that and, of course! I hadnt thought of using the paddleboard. How is the crossing going?
23:20 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
23:21 JUBEL - Kyle Once everyone makes it to Panama, here's what you have to look forward to! Merry Christmas from the panama crew!
23:41 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris I’d like to know where that is.

2023.12.25 Monday
01:03 JUBEL - Kyle San Blas islands
01:22 TIAMAT Owen Feliz navidad!
01:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Felix Navidad de Brisa de Verano
01:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Felix Navidad de la Brisa del Verano
01:43 DoTheThing-M&F Photos
01:44 DoTheThing-M&F Merry Christmas to all

03:11 David - SV MOJO Photos
04:22 Circuitous 🏴‍☠️ Matt Do you have to call for permission to enter in through the breakwater in colon to get to Shelter Bay marina?
08:02 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Yes on channel 12
09:02 S/VFIN (Susan) Where is that?
09:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Well, I’m practicing my Spanish and obviously not doing a great job. Finding there are a few ways to say the same thing. I’m sure there’s a difference in the meanings, I just don’t know yet what the difference is.😁
I’m in Marina Ixtapa para Navidad.
09:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:18 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Next to Tidings of Joy
09:18 C-YA. Glenn
C. Adelita 1, Playa la Madera, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63702689901572,-101.5553051507764
09:19 OKISOLLO Dan Jeanne
Puerto Pichilingue, 23894 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.81604177445689,-111.3115135207772
09:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66680235946421,-101.6158027260178
09:21 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri Videos
09:22 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri Feliz Navidad from Guatemala, Rio Dulce Nanajuana SY MariaNoa
09:27 CHALLENGE Olivia Photos
09:28 CHALLENGE Olivia Feliz navidad de Panamá
09:36 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call starts in about an hour for the atlantic and caribbean and in 90 minutes for the Pacific
09:38 S/VFIN (Susan) Haha! Ok I see it means merry Christmas from the summer breeze! Ok I stand humbled!!!
09:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis No, I’m humbled. I shouldn’t have had the “la” in there. 😁 Oops.
09:57 Courage ⛵️ John
Vía sin nombre, 48894 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.47142264311051,-105.0602780655026
09:58 Courage ⛵️ John merry christmas from paraiso!
10:04 ROLLING THUNDER Group video call started.
10:05 ROLLING THUNDER Group call ended.
10:06 ROLLING THUNDER Group video call started.
10:09 ROLLING THUNDER Group call ended.
10:20 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:26 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367748,-79.950955
10:27 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning in Lake GTun. Finally out and about. Now in Shelter Bay Marina.
10:45 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.721607,-92.530988
10:46 SUNDOWNER Jeff Headed into Chiapas
11:00 SongOfTheSea_Grant Merry Christmas from Galapagos 🎉🎉
11:15 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Group call ended.
12:13 🦜Maison de Sante
Contadora, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.624293716328085,-79.02916093934948
13:09 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
15:27 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
15:28 S/VFIN (Susan) Feliz Navidad!🎄
17:22 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.29800728442838,-104.837584644556
17:22 Courage ⛵️ John Back in tenacatita main anchorage!
19:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
19:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Feliz Navidad de Zihuatanejo con Tiamat, Fin y Summer Breeze.
19:49 BISOU Robin And Tad Sorry to have missed the call today. Couldn’t figure out how to make our Starlink work. Just 16nm until we complete our T-pec crossing east to west and anchor in Bahia Tangolunda for the night. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
23:11 Ho’okipa-Lisa @☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Welcome to the Atlantic side!!! Congrats again!

2023.12.26 Tuesday
07:10 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Thanks
09:45 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.8282088628804,-105.6850760926474
09:45 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Punta Mita to port. A good 3 day passage with only 15 hours running the “ice maker.”
12:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Sea of Cortez storage for catamaran: we’re waitlisted for Puerto Peñasco but would love first hand advice/recommendations for hauling/storing our 44’ catamaran in San Carlos and Guaymas as alternatives.
12:58 Remedy-Natalie This is another response I made to someone else in another site.

Castro's place is the haulout in Guaymas. Yes. We have a 45 ft Leopard with a 24ft plus a few inch beam. We used the lift at Castro's place. It is a sketchy entrance. The place that you sit while the lift picks you up is crazy. Has tires on each side with some rebar. We've hauled out about 9 times and I'd say their straps were very dirty compared to any other place. Definitely the most sketchy we've experienced. In the Sea of Cortez the other place that is possible is Puerto Penasco. We've hauled there twice. Much nicer. Having said that we had no problem with the actual haul out. We have another friend with the same boat lift there this year and no problems either. We did get over spray from the shrimp boat yard on our boat. No compensation to fix the problem, due to this alone we would never go back
13:00 Remedy-Natalie Castro is the owner of the Shrimp boat haulout. We had to use them because we were too wide for Gabriels haulout. Castros lift then takes you over to Gabriels yard. This is in Guaymas
13:01 Remedy-Natalie We've been in San Carlos Marina and they only can haulout monohulls.
13:02 Remedy-Natalie Oh and the cost in Guaymas is $750 US each way.
13:47 BISOU Robin And Tad Ok thanks very much for that! We’ll keep our fingers crossed for Puerto Peñasco then!
13:47 CHALLENGE Olivia Photos
13:48 CHALLENGE Olivia Finally our crossing day. Hello Caribbean posse!
14:15 YO-D-YO Mary Excellent
14:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
14:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Made it to Chiapas. It was fun crossing paths with @BISOU Robin And Tad in the middle of the Gulf of Tuantepec! Also fun sharing the marina with Sundowner and Crackerjack.
14:19 S/VFIN (Susan) Yaey!!!! So glad to hear it!
14:27 BISOU Robin And Tad We’ve got photos of SV Serenity as well! Glad you got there safely!
15:17 CHALLENGE Olivia Photos
15:17 CHALLENGE Olivia From the webcam
15:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Cool!
16:07 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Only one sailboat? Guess the huge backlog hasn’t started yet! Have a great crossing.
16:17 CHALLENGE Olivia We were headed to the carribean and they were saying for cruising vessels they had more coming to the pacific. In the gatun locks we were side tied to a tug and with a passenger boat in front and the same red tanker behind. It was smooth and we are appreciative to be almost to shelter bay now.
16:58 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We have friends who hauled out in Guaymas last season and they blocks were placed in the wrong place and their bulkheads cracked. They have an episode on YouTube ‘The Adventursons’ where Jeremy shared the experience.
17:26 S/VFIN (Susan) Wow! Very nice!
17:36 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks for that! Good info!
19:33 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
19:33 BISOU Robin And Tad Full moon rise over Tangolunda Bay, Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
19:43 LOST PEARL Onno Videos
19:43 LOST PEARL Onno Sunset over Tenecatita
19:45 LOST PEARL Onno The first boat in the shot is @Courage ⛵️ Kristine
19:56 Courage ⛵️ John This is Onno from Lost Pearl, Eric and Anna from Dances With Winds (Barra residents enjoying Christmas at Tenacatita), and John & Kristine from Courage all enjoying lunch at La Vena. Highly recommend shrimp empenadas and the pescatarian version of a turducken: fish stuffed with shrimp and wrapped in bacon covered with almond cream sauce. Yum!
19:56 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
19:59 Courage ⛵️ John If you come here, don’t miss the daily bocce ball!
19:59 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
20:00 Courage ⛵️ John Super easy dinghy landing and a beautiful protected anchorage. Here is courage at rest
20:00 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
20:04 Maison De Sante Definitely a submission for photo of the year!!!! 😍
20:06 Courage ⛵️ John Let us not forget to mention the very cool 2.5 mile mangrove dinghy excursion to see fish, birds, crabs, and an occassional crocodile sighting!
20:07 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
20:09 BISOU Robin And Tad Thank you!
20:09 BISOU Robin And Tad Can’t wait to get up there!
20:11 Courage ⛵️ John This is by far one of our favorite anchorages since we left san francisco four months ago! You will love it here, paraiso just north, and barra de navidad just south of here. amazing area! we have met three sailing couples that bought a home and never left (love)
21:24 TIAMAT Owen Did you do the raicilla tour?
21:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
21:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce The 13th and last full moon of 2023. Known as a Cold Moon. We are anchored on Lake Worth at West Palm Beach, FL.
22:15 Courage ⛵️ John unfortunately no. I can no longer have alcohol (liver issues). (blue)
22:23 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
22:23 LOST PEARL Onno Gotta love sunsets.

2023.12.27 Wednesday
06:11 YO-D-YO Mary
Mariato District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.273861,-80.925243
06:14 YO-D-YO Dave Looking for weather advice. We are at Punta Naranjo preparing to go around Punta Mala. Any suggestions on a good window to round the point in the next few days. Looks ok to me for an overnight transit over the next few days.
06:26 YO-D-YO Dave We are thinking Thursday evening to go around Punta Mala.
07:48 Cerca Trova-Bruce I just checked Predictwind and it looks reasonable over the next couple of days. Wind picks up a bit for a passage on the 30th, so before that it looks reasonable. This is Predictwind’s forecast using ECMWF and GFS models. Take it as you will. No guarantees.
08:01 Captain Dietmar looks good with very light winds over the next 3 days since u are headingnorth into the bay timing wevround punta mala at low slack tide
08:05 YO-D-YO Dave Thanks Bruce & Dietmar. We will be leaving Benao to try to hit as close to low as possible!
08:06 🦜Maison de Sante I am seeing one of those moments with low cape but lightning warnings on predict wind so factor that in. It sure what your departure time or speed is but I ran a scenario based on my specs leaving at 4pm and basically all the models had some lightning warning so take that for what you will.
08:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kariwa - Leslie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:14 🦜Maison de Sante I thought you were leaving from Ensenada Naranja. If you’re leaving from Benao, the lightening forecast is much less.
08:23 YO-D-YO Dave We did see somme sparks last night from our anchorage in Naranjo. Less light show would be appreciated. A little less rain, too. It feels like we are sailing in the Pacific Northwest. Except for the 85° water, the jungle, the howler monkeys...
08:31 🦜Maison de Sante It’s been quite dry around here and lightning free (mostly) since the beginning of December so these slightly wet and sparky conditions are a recent development.

Are you headed straight to Panamá city?
08:36 YO-D-YO Mary We are heading to Vista Mar Marina for a few days, maybe a week.
08:42 🦜Maison de Sante Ok, cool. That makes the passage a little shorter and maybe a little less current. Once you round punta mala, there will likely be lots of current on the nose. If you haven’t cleared in yet, there’s a funny little police office you can walk to from the marina. We’ll be transiting the canal on Jan 6 so perhaps we’ll cross paths.
08:43 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Be careful, we headed to Vista Mar for a week or so. It took us 5 years to leave.
08:44 S/VFIN (Susan) Does anybody know a local who rents cars in Ixtapa/Zihua ?
08:52 YO-D-YO Mary We checked in at Boca Chica. We hope to meet up with you on this side or the other. It will be an awesome new year.
09:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn When entering Chiapas from the West yesterday we found a web of long lines from 14 42.54N 92 33.76W scattered for approximately 3 miles East. Unusually, the only indication seen was black flags with no floats indicating direction of the lines. Fortunately, we never snagged one.
09:41 BISOU Robin And Tad Interesting. When we left Chiapas Christmas Eve (Sunday) headed west, we saw a single black flag about an hour out of the marina. Nothing else all the way to Huatulco. Maybe because it was Christmas? We did see several shrimp boats offshore to us shortly after leaving Chiapas as well.
09:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Send lat/long, please!
09:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We saw about a dozen black flags. Fortunately, the shrimp boats were stationery when we entered.
10:24 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They might as well start getting used to all the lightening. 😂 we left our waiting anchorage because a storm was starting up. Once around the Punta Mala corner I had to dodge two different storms forming in the big bay. They seem to form any time and any where from here on in….
10:28 S/VFIN (Susan) 🫣
10:41 YO-D-YO Mary Yikes! We will be vigilant! Thanks for the warning. Exciting times ahead.
10:42 Rob on Avant Windy has weather radar as one of the ‘layers’. Very useful for this passage.
10:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Just look for the big red spots forming on your radar. Try to figure out which way it is tracking and going around the other side. It kinda becomes the norm in Panama in this time of year.
10:44 Rob on Avant “This time of year” - great sense of humour there.
10:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Well the Pacific side supposedly has a dry and a rainy season. The Atlantic side is whole different story. You can expect thunder storms all year. The boat behind us was struck by lightening on December 16th in Bocas del Toro.
11:13 Kariwa - Leslie Kariwa - Leslie joined the group.
11:19 YO-D-YO Mary Thanks that will be helpful.
11:43 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista We caught a SHARK (shark) today fishing. Was it 15 meters? No. 15 feet? also no? 15 inches? Still no. Maybe 15 cm. So small I thought it was a toy!
11:43 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Photos
12:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Oh, poor baby!
12:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Baby shark doo doo doo doo…
12:36 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista Baby shark went back with Mama shark do-do-do-do-do-do
12:36 Maison De Sante That is one of my big fears when fishing? My one question…. How did you get your lure back? 😬
12:38 Maison De Sante Oh never mind… I just saw how small it was in your previous post
12:39 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista When we went to “haul” it out the little dude wiggled and pulled the lure right off. I hope it rusts away quickly. I was prepared to hold it with both hands and have someone pull the hook off. I could have wrapped and overlapped my fingers it was so small. (Heart)
13:33 Remedy-Karl They do make great tacos...
15:05 French Kissing-John Photos
15:30 YO-D-YO Mary
Pedasí, Los Santos Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.425668,-80.188471
15:33 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Av Rueda Medina 152, Electricistas - Supmza. 003, 77407 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.23401172397817,-86.73773301374885
15:34 C-YA. Glenn
La Ropa 21, Zona Hotelera, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63203748006877,-101.5486771941804
15:35 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Yes
15:47 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Contadora, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.623690609828165,-79.03062134057193
15:47 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
15:48 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Looking at Maison De Santé 🌈⛵️
17:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
17:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It can be done... (moon oops)
18:25 S/VFIN (Susan)
C. Adelita 141, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63671098695458,-101.5546218305826
19:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.26819818970683,-101.0552699676478
19:23 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis hey! Are you heading south with Tiamat? Its the caramels, I knew it!
19:23 TIAMAT Owen He just pulled in beside us!
22:07 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I will NOT admit that!
22:10 S/VFIN (Susan) BUSTED DUDE! Are you on your way south now?
22:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yup.
22:41 S/VFIN (Susan) Good for you! Stay safe and i’ll see you when the fog lifts
23:00 Remedy-Karl Photos

2023.12.28 Thursday
06:50 Maison De Sante Photos
06:51 Maison De Sante Yesterday on SV Pathfinder 💕 🌈
06:56 CHALLENGE Olivia Photos
06:57 CHALLENGE Olivia Headed to San Blas, a beautiful daybreak
08:18 Diomedea DavidAndrea Seeking opinions on weather. Diomedea is planning to passage from cayo largo near Cienfuegos south coast of cuba to Panama. Cold front due Saturday or Sunday. Options are to leave today and try to get to lee of Jamaica before the front affects us or to wait here till Sunday and leave on the back of it. Any thoughts welcome.
08:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Speaking generally we are not fans of trying to outrun weather. Too many possible things to go wrong and end up in a world of hurt. Don’t rush (if you don’t need to) and enjoy the ride without something breathing down your neck!
08:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Totally agree. We never try to outrun an approaching front.
09:14 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Fog? You had fog?
09:26 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:26 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:26 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Tiamat at sunset on south beach of Puerto Vicente Guerrero/Papanoa. Dinner with Gwen, Owen and Stephanie. Myself and new crew mate for a week, Gwen, and someone playing tricks behind me. ?
09:34 S/VFIN (Susan) Mental fog 😎
09:35 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Oh,copy that.
09:41 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe travels
11:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you. Hope you’re enjoying the holidays. Let me know when you get back and if you see Fred.
11:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Anyone in or on their way to Huatulco in the next few days? We’re anchored in Bahia Tangolunda trying to sort out battery issues!
11:32 TIAMAT Owen We’re in our way from Zihuat to Huatulco, but will take a few days to get there
11:33 BISOU Robin And Tad Have you left yet?
11:35 TIAMAT Owen Yes, we just left Papanoa this morning
11:42 BISOU Robin And Tad Ahh okay. Fair winds!
11:58 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad that’s a bummer about your batteries
12:01 BISOU Robin And Tad Luckily we have an amazing electrician who also speaks English!
12:28 Courage ⛵️ John Back in Barra de navidad marina. Decided to tackle renewing our 4.5 yr old flexible solar panels to get another few years life out of them. An orbital polisher at 2-3 out of 6 speed and 3-part maguiars seems to have done a decent job. Before and after picture. Best estimate is ~15% improved power generation. YMMV.
12:28 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
12:32 VIVA Pierre & Marie Looking forward to meeting you, we’re in Barra marina too, slip A6. Back at boat tomorrow from Mexico City side trip.
12:33 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We are also in Barra, D17. Would be nice to meet other PP boats!
12:35 Courage ⛵️ John let’s definately all gather! Pool? Whoever has biggest boat (courage is 42’ )? restaurant or bar someplace? We are here for 9 more days.
12:35 LOST PEARL Onno Priya and Lost Pearl are on their way into the lagoon at Barra today. Perhaps some bevies sometime
12:37 Courage ⛵️ John Onno (and priya) come be our guest for the pool if you like! we are in G4 and swim at 1-ish everyday.
12:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler As you are passing by c dock give a yell at DeltaSwizzler c12 on the boat most daze working on electrical stuff
12:45 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad awesome
12:46 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John awesome. A good polish not wax works well also on your isenglass. Sp
12:48 BISOU Robin And Tad Looks good! Our Solbian panels are up to 10 years old (replaced a couple in 2020) and all we do is try and keep them clean with Novus polish. We’ll be interested to see how yours fare!
13:08 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Major FOMO. All our friends are in Barra! Toss one back for us. 🤙
13:15 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris How was this anchorage? Been eyeing it but curious how much swell affects this anchorage.
13:35 TIAMAT Owen It was absolutely fine for us. Predominant swell was WNW and the point protected us pretty well from it. Water was reasonably clear and we were able to clean the hulls
13:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis It is nice. Bit of a swell and some rocking for monohull, but not unbearable nor unusual. Charlie’s Charts had the bottom listed as “foul.” I, and Tiamat reported, found the bottom sand with good holding. Good swimming, but not good for snorkeling or landing a dinghy.
14:50 BISOU Robin And Tad Batteries: deep cycle AGM. Has anyone bought these in Mexico? Our 16 month old Victrons bought in Panama are shot and we need new batteries. Here in Huatulco there is minimal choice but something that will get us to Ixtapa by mid January and hopefully to Puerto Vallarta by March. Any ideas gratefully received.
14:57 TIAMAT Owen Oof, what happened to the old ones?
15:10 Rob on Avant We had Jorge, the guys who runs the chandler in paradise village, bring in west marine brand gels for us. He runs a regular truck to San Diego and brings goods down to order. It’s hard to find decent batteries in Mexico.
15:24 Pause Larry & Beth We are headed back to Barra sooner than planned. Parts stuck in customs that we need to deal with as well as two sick dogs that may need a vet. We will be in B21
15:24 Remedy-Karl LTH is made in Mexico. Plenty of places in Mazatlan, just not sure about South yet. Somebody should carry them if there's no company store.
15:26 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
15:26 LOST PEARL Onno @Pause Larry & Beth on the way out of Tenecatita
15:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes we can get some smaller LTH here in Huatulco that will get us by for the near future.
15:28 Pause Larry & Beth Thanks Lost Pearl!
15:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis To those that have anchored at Isla La Roqueta outside of Acapulco any suggestions or advise in light of the current situation?
15:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn See message I posted earlier about this. In short, MV Crackerjack stayed there en route South for several nights without incident.
15:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Posted Dec 18th: Acapulco Update: for those not on the call today, we spoke with Nancy and David at MV Crackerjack (our neighbors at anchor here in Huatulco), who mentioned they spent five nights last week at the anchorage off Isla la Roqueta, adjacent to Acapulco. They didn't go into town, so no intel on provisioning. However, they felt safe and everything was quiet. In fact, most of the buildings across the channel were dark at night! Anyhow, for anyone wanting to avoid a larger jump between Ixtapa/Zihua and Huatulco, it seems possible to stop in Acapulco now. We remained 30 miles offshore to give clear berth. Perhaps overkill in retrospect. Mark
16:55 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
16:56 JUBEL - Kyle New biggest fish submission. A good 20+ lb king mackerel
16:56 JUBEL - Kyle Leah's first fish!
17:00 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
17:00 JUBEL - Kyle We're gonna need a bigger table
17:16 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff If you make it to Puerto Vallarta you can get lifeline batteries at Zaragoza or buy them from Pieter at Marine Vallarta. I got my 8d’s from Pieter and his prices were better than Zaragoza. +52 322 182 7524
17:19 YO-D-YO Mary We got an AGM battery at Costco in Puerto Vallarta and use it for our starter battery. Not sure of the brand.
17:58 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Oh no!! Hope dogs ok & you can get your parts. 💜
18:18 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks everyone who reached out about batteries. We’ve got lots of options to explore!
18:28 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @BISOU Robin And Tad I believe you can get batteries in Barra de Navidad. Maybe, even Zihuatanejo. You see the LTH almost anywhere in MX. Pancho can also go to PV to pick up Life Line batteries
18:30 BISOU Robin And Tad We just need to figure out which LTH batteries will best replace the crap Victron ones we have at the moment. I’ll try to use my best Spanish to speak to a local dealer/service centre tomorrow!
18:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good luck. Many times they pull out translate on their phones so you can talk back and forth. Or possibly get an English speaking cab driver to come in and assist. I no think quite a few speak English down there.
Good luck
18:38 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks! Hope to catch up with you guys before too long!
18:38 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes. That will great.
19:23 Ohana Chad & Nicole Victron are considered to be some of the best batteries on the market. If they are dead you might want to figure out how they died before getting new batteries. Plus, I believe they have at least a 5 year warranty. I would look into that also.
19:34 Rob on Avant They have a website with specs. Could be this evening’s entertainment. Most battery places in Mexico get deliveries once or twice a week, and are unlikely to have AGMs in stock.

https://www.lth.com.mx/productos/baterias/lth-agm
19:38 BISOU Robin And Tad They’re not dead, they work fine when just being powered by our solar array. It’s just that they get very hot when we’re motoring. On the second day of motoring across the Tehuantepec they reached over 47C. Way too hot! We’ve had other cruisers with the same batteries have the same problem. We had an electrician on board this morning who said our alternators and regulators are fine. We don’t want to risk a meltdown or fire.
19:40 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks Rob. We’ve scanned the LTH website but the weird thing is in Mexico they don’t list batteries’ amphour rating but minutes of duration! So it’s hard to compare with what we’ve got!
19:44 Rob on Avant Photos
19:44 Rob on Avant When I google translate the site it does give an AH rating.
19:45 Rob on Avant But they’re all smallish for a house bank.
20:02 DawnPatrol LaneyMark When are you headed this way?
20:37 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes we have 5x 165ah batteries at the moment so the LTH ones won’t be a permanent solution.

2023.12.29 Friday
01:15 C-YA. Glenn I vote for lifeline
05:07 🦜Maison de Sante I think your batteries maybe be OK if you’re concern is them getting to 47C. If you’re charging at a pretty high rate, AGMs can get that warm. Mine do at least. I have lifelines that will max out at about 47C when I’m charging at 100 amps+. If your alternator and/or charge controllers have a temp sensors, you can adjust to temperature/voltage slope to adjust for charging voltages at the various temperatures set by the manufacturer . As the amps decrease, mine will drop down to about 41C and then back to room temp once they’re floating.
05:10 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
05:10 🦜Maison de Sante Here’s my spec sheet for charging volts versus temp. I’m sure Victron has a similar grid for your batteries.
06:22 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.335773,-80.147527
06:23 Captain Dietmar COG 060t 5.6kts
07:29 Ohana Chad & Nicole I am fixing to do a 3 day passage today. I will be doing some motoring with high output alternators. I also run Victron batteries. I will watch the temps and see what they look like.
07:42 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.21378363671742,-101.0823608969882
07:44 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis On my way to Isla La Roqueta, should be there by 2:30 pm.
I see you’re @Captain Dietmar underway. Have a great sail.
08:22 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis hi there! How was Papanoa? Is Tiamat still with you?
08:23 S/VFIN (Susan) Looking forward to your detailed report on Isla La Roqueta.
08:24 Voyager - Ed & Liz Safe passage - just missed you. Arrived back in Ixtapa today and heading back over to the Zihua anchorage.
08:29 Michael (Fin) Voyager! So glad to hear you are coming into Zihua. Pretty lonely here!
08:42 YO-D-YO Mary
Vista Mar Marina Kilómetro 92, San Carlos, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482789,-79.945024
08:44 YO-D-YO Mary We made it to Vista Mar. Punta Mala got me hungry for pancakes! It was a very calm motor. Thank you for the weather input all is well.
08:52 Cerca Trova-Bruce Congratulations!
08:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Ok great thanks
09:02 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
09:02 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Tiamat set sail yesterday morning. I think they’re intending to shoot straight through to Huatulco.
Gwen and I thoroughly enjoyed Papanoa. Took the day to relax, swim, fix a leaky starboard rudder packing, and have an enjoyable day before heading to La Roqueta. It was a bit rollie but not too bad. Worth it to us.
09:05 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Shoot, well hopefully, see ya a little further down. You know that I will most probably have a “pause” in Huatulco/Marina Chahue waiting on T-pecker.
09:07 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Question: doesn’t Mala mean “bad” in Spanish? Anyone know why Punta Mala is named so?
09:24 Captain Dietmar yup
09:24 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes it’s bad and can be horrible with wind against tide! But like any Punta in the world it can also be just fine!
09:53 Captain Dietmar punta chame panama
09:53 Captain Dietmar Photos
10:25 Kekada II Don & Anja After a pleasant night at Isla Iguana we have just rounded Punta Mala on a falling tide. Hoping to make Ensenda Naranja before dusk.
10:35 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We have a friend flying to PV on Wednesday. Hoping to start south at the end of next week. Probably only as far as Barra until Feb.

Hoping we catch up to you for a minute to give you hugs! 😍
13:06 LOST PEARL Onno Sail down, they can catch a bus… (lol)
13:35 Voyager - Ed & Liz Inbound now. Will be there in about 45 minutes 😎
14:02 C-YA. Glenn @Voyager - Ed & Liz well dang you did not wash my boat Ed! See you soon
14:11 Qué vendrá I can give you a contact to a LifeLine batteries distributor in PuertoVallarta. I know they deliver to Barra, you can check if they are willing to bring them further south as well.
14:13 Captain Dietmar
Taboga District, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.775959,-79.540011
14:13 Captain Dietmar At anchor 40 feet 08 46.560 n
79 32.393W
14:15 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks very much that would be great. However so far we have not been able to find Lifeline batteries of the correct specifications that we need.
14:26 Qué vendrá I think you already got that contact - it is Pieter Karsten in PV, +52 322 182 7524. I've read your other messages - make sure that with your high output alternators you are putting the amount of current that your batteries can accept. That should be listed in your battery manual. For LifeLine AGMs, which is what we have, it is quite high, about 20% of capacity - so we can charge about 20A for every 100Ah of capacity.
14:27 Qué vendrá @JUBEL 🌵🦜 Kyle @Leah - Sv Jubel - are you guys on Zulip? There are some questions to you in the Panama stream, but I think you are not registered there, as I cannot tag you.
14:29 JUBEL - Kyle We are not. I don't like using it
17:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff The welcoming committee came out to welcome us back to Marina Ixtapa.
17:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
18:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Fred is checking out the folks.
18:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Say “Hey” to Fred, I kinda miss him. Haha.
18:53 Captain Dietmar right said fred ...
18:59 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis good to hear. Big swell coming in here soon . Maybe we wont be able to enter Ixtapa Marina but we will see. Keep me posted as you head down. Safe passage!
19:37 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Coming down to the Acapulco area today the water was as smooth as a swimming pool. The whole way. Light winds 5 to 7 knots. It was perfect for a motoryacht. Anchored at La Roqueta. only yacht here. But plenty of tourists on the beach and snorkeling. Looking across the channel, lots of tourists at the hotels. Music is jamming. Give an update tomorrow when I’ve done a little more investigation.
20:05 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks very much! Yes we’re aware of the capacity etc. Ironicslly we have friends in the Med with the same boat and same batteries that have the same overheating issue! And we both know of others as well.
20:08 Michael (Fin) I @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Such good news! Thank you. Keep it going!!!!
20:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Contact

2023.12.30 Saturday
00:58 TIAMAT Owen @S/VFIN (Susan) We just got back into Starlink coastal range. We're past Marquelia, halfway to Puerto Escondido. Decent code zero sail on the first day, no wind at all today. Motoring along on one engine at low RPMs to conserve fuel.
08:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.82330533252249,-99.90420945774935
09:38 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen great to hear ! See you soon! Maybe
09:39 BISOU Robin And Tad How are the swells?
09:51 TIAMAT Owen Very mild. We’ve had a sea breeze develop this morning with some associated wind waves, but the long range swell is tiny
09:59 BISOU Robin And Tad Interesting as that’s not what the NOAA forecast says! How far offshore are you?
10:00 TIAMAT Owen About 11nm
10:10 BISOU Robin And Tad Ok thanks
10:14 Captain Dietmar Photos
10:14 Captain Dietmar A better view of the anchorage on the SE corner of Taboga Panama - far enough to not get the city noise but close enough to see the fireworks tomorrow ?
12:05 TIAMAT Owen Is anyone currently in marina chahue?
12:13 TIAMAT Owen Being told over WhatsApp that they’re full with no space available, which seems surprising based on what I’d read previously. Would like confirmation for anyone there or who was there recently
14:56 BISOU Robin And Tad We tried to get in over the last four days. He had space for a monohull but not a catamaran. I’ve been in touch with friends in there at the moment and they said there are some large boats that are taking up space plus the electricity is not working well. We’re in Bahia Órgano at the moment. It’s pretty crazy with daytrippers but they’ll all be gone by 4pm. A good breeze blowing but not much swell.
15:04 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
15:04 BISOU Robin And Tad Come and join us!
15:07 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad place is great after day trippers in the evening and coffee in the morning before they come
15:20 TIAMAT Owen Sounds like we might be! Need to figure out how to fuel up and wait for the Tehuantepec
15:39 C-YA. Glenn Photos
15:39 C-YA. Glenn Zwat
16:01 SUNDOWNER Jeff We were there a week or so ago. They had limited space for large vessels. We obtained our slip through Francisco - whatsapp +529712060241
16:04 BISOU Robin And Tad This message from our friends in the Marina Chahue at the moment.

There is no longer a fuel dock at the marina. It was removed many years back. There is a fuel dock in Santa Cruz, but it is a little sketchy and is best at high tide. Perviously we have anchored in Organo and taken the diesel cans in the dinghy to Santa Cruz and filled them at the fuel dock. We timed it with a snorkel trip to Entrega 🤿
17:05 Ohana Chad & Nicole Been running both engines with high output alternators for a few hours and my Victron batteries are at 40C. I do know my system has the ability to regulate battery temp but don’t know how the whole programming thing works.
17:11 BISOU Robin And Tad How long is a few hours and what size are your engines and at what rpm?
17:28 TIAMAT Owen Thanks. What’s shore access like for getting into town if we’re anchored out?
17:33 🦜Maison de Sante Were your batteries discharged when you started charging off alternators?
17:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Apparently there’s a dirt track that leads to the main road that heaps of taxis go by on. It’s about 7km into town. My friend that regularly anchors here said it’s the way to go.
17:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’d like to stay in Marina Flamenco or Playita for a few weeks at the end of May and I’d love some pros and cons for each. It may net be gestalt but I would welcome personal opinions (sorry Captain Dietmar).
18:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Just went ashore and it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to the main road. Probably too far to carry fuel but fine for provisioning. So many pangas come and go here during the day I’m pretty sure you could pay someone to take you to get fuel in town if you didn’t want to take your dinghy!
18:40 BOUNDLESS @BISOU Robin And Tad
18:43 YO-D-YO Mary I didn't realize cruise ships came there. Maybe they will throw you chocolate!
19:12 Courage ⛵️ John There is a victron facebook group I have been following for awhile where you will find good advice and expert help for issues just like yours.

https://facebook.com/groups/victronenergyusergroup/
19:15 Courage ⛵️ John I follow similar ones for my yanmar engine and our starlink. They are all very active and helpful resources from my experience.
19:21 C-YA. Glenn @YO-D-YO Mary oh I have chocolate yes I do from Chiapas
19:51 YO-D-YO Mary Oh yes, we do too! Yummy
19:59 C-YA. Glenn @YO-D-YO Mary yes I went back as you know for seconds. Pulse Oreos I have. Lol.
20:12 CHALLENGE Olivia @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff we spent a week at playita. It's not fancy, and the office is disorganized. But it's much less busy with visitors than flamenco. Cabs to casco viejo are easy to come by and only a 15 minute ride. There is a pool at the next door hotel which we used a lot. And there was a great laundry service referred by the docks manager. Maybe not a resort like Marina but we loved the old city restaurants.
21:01 Ohana Chad & Nicole Running for about 3 hours. Running 75hp Volvo’s. Had both on at the same time with high output alternators. Running 2000 rpm’s
21:02 Ohana Chad & Nicole Batteries were at 68% when I started engines. I have (8) 300 amp hour Victron lithium batteries

2023.12.31 Sunday
10:14 🦜Maison de Sante Ah…ok. I don’t think lithiums heat up like agms do but that’s good intel.
11:41 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
12:21 CHEMISTRY - Sean Anyone in Barra -- A few of us on the north side of Dock G are getting together on the dock tonight to have drinks and snacks starting around 7:30. Call it a very casual potluck. Bring something or not (lawn chair, booze, snacks), but please do come & say hi). We'll take advantage of the party on the lawn by using their music and light show and fireworks... for free!
12:46 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group video call started.
12:47 🦜Maison de Sante
Causeway 156474-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.914638561964267,-79.52700015916379
12:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Wish we could join but we’ll be at sea. But enjoy and say “Hey, from Summer, Kurt and Gwen” please.
13:21 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group call ended.
13:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We will stop by at some point! We’re still In D 17.
13:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are having 9 for a por luck dinner on board. But, hope to see you around. The fireworks from the hotel, Barra and Melaque are beautiful. Don’t stay on the dock at midnight.
14:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @Qué vendrá
Hi Maciek I dm’d you.
14:40 CHALLENGE Olivia
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.509485065496536,-78.61538697343705
15:02 Captain Dietmar
Taboga District, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.775153,-79.540026
15:02 BISOU Robin And Tad
Vía sin nombre, 70987 Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.73693086411862,-96.14459881804014
15:04 BISOU Robin And Tad Can you guys please report on the stopover outside Acapulco? We’re headed north in a few days and thinking of pulling in for a night’s rest!
15:11 BRIGADOON 3 @,☠️Delta Swizzler Just wondering why you shouldn’t stay on the dock at midnight?
15:13 BRIGADOON 3 @CHEMISTRY - Sean Hi Sean. We are having company for dinner and will try and pop over to say Hi
15:23 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
15:23 LOST PEARL Onno Ahhhh… the joys of boatwork… is it beer time yet?
15:47 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Report on anchoring at La Roqueta. We got there and were the only ones there. Anchored. Wonderful spot. Excellent snorkeling. Felt safe. But would not recommend going into town still. We did go over to get a bite to eat. Have pesos when you go if you go. Very crowded. Very little supplies. But all the lights are on at night.
Did not check in with the marina. So cannot give a report on that.
15:48 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
15:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Acapulco last night.
The splashes are the fish, jumping around when Gwen had a bright idea. Ha ha.
16:03 Narnia Nick Annie Hi all just wondering do I need to think about reservations in Panama for a haul out on pacific side or is that something I can wait until I arrive
16:04 Narnia Nick Annie Happy new year to everyone
16:51 BISOU Robin And Tad Great news. We’ll definitely make a stop there then!
16:53 Qué vendrá May I know what you don't like about it? I am trying to understand what makes people use one of our communication platforms vs the other.
16:53 BISOU Robin And Tad Did you eat on the island or actually in town?
16:57 Qué vendrá Happy New Year! May it bring joy, camraderie, and new adventures!
17:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Ate in town at one of the beach restaurants. Had a beer on the island.
19:15 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
19:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Gwen’s sunset at sea, and my last sunset…..this year.
Feliz Ano Nuevo todas.
19:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Gwen’s first sunset at sea.
19:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Beautiful. Happy New Year Friend. 😊
19:59 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you. To you and Jeff. 2024 will be awesome.
At least, we’ll see.
22:15 🦜Maison de Sante Videos
22:16 🦜Maison de Sante Happy new year from Panamá

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01:13 C-YA. Glenn From Zwat
01:13 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
01:14 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Happy New Year Posse from marina Ixtapa
01:35 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Happy new year from Barra de Navidad! 🥂
01:35 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
01:45 Remedy-Natalie Photos
02:06 JUBEL - Kyle Dm'd
02:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Videos
02:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
02:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Not 5 minutes after this shot we had a pod of more than 8 dolphins in front of Summer’s bow flashing bioluminescence like underwater fireworks for about 5 minutes. Truly magical. Not kidding. Incredible. The BEST New Years I’ve ever had.
02:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.04886967912335,-98.12103910465262
06:56 Captain Dietmar congratulations happy new year
did you see any Acapulco fireworks 🎆?
08:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn When we were at Organo we dinghied around the corner to Maguey and grabbed a taxi into town for M$130.
08:17 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76100076187533,-80.04453940857063
08:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Carr. Zona Arqueológica " Palenque ", Sin Nombre, 29963 Palenque, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.49691558840226,-92.01673456216692
08:18 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74702673320519,-105.3681581030151
08:28 SUNDOWNER Jeff
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.300913,-88.892518
08:29 SUNDOWNER Jeff Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador
08:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You made it! How’s the swell? Easy crossing?
08:34 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Av Rueda Medina 152, Electricistas - Supmza. 003, 77407 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.23398173349894,-86.73773051499734
08:40 Perception - Jim
Blvd. Marina Mazatlan 2852, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26837521482421,-106.4650674414107
08:40 SUNDOWNER Jeff Bar crossing was very easy. WOT follow the pilot boat, keep the white side up. (moon laugh) Wasn't a big swell, so she slid right in. Can't say thank you enough to Bill, Jean , and their people. Made the whole process very easy.
08:41 SUNDOWNER Jeff IMG-20231231-WA0001.jpg
08:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Fantastic. See you Sunday!
08:46 YO-D-YO Mary
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.481519,-79.943307
08:46 YO-D-YO Mary Happy New Year everyone from Vista Mar Marina
08:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis No. We left Acapulco about 1000. We were half way to Punta Escondido at midnight. We saw fireworks way off from the little towns 8 miles over but the dolphins fireworks were much brighter and closer. And much cooler.
09:33 BISOU Robin And Tad
Vía sin nombre, 70987 Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.73660970230841,-96.14453929053155
09:37 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Playa Marina Ixtapa
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.665706,-101.615791
09:44 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 45 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 1600 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:01 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36617,-79.950222
10:03 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Enjoying boat projects in Shelter Bay Marina. Great start to a New Year
10:03 Captain Dietmar
Calle 5ta Buenaventura Marina Village #600, Rio Hato, Coclé Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.341861,-80.16292
10:03 Captain Dietmar
Taboga District, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.775064,-79.540086
10:19 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:31 OZ  Steve & Susan
Bucutiweg 34, Oranjestad, Aruba : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.49804729531432,-70.01728047584209
10:38 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19624591244235,-104.6822635716538
10:44 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene We miss Vista Mar, so enjoy your time there, ⛵️😎🇵🇦⛵️ but our new life here in Shelter Bay is great !
10:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.86981781391051,-97.23282247625929
10:54 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Have a safe Canal crossing and we’ll see you on the Atlantic side ⛵️🇵🇦😎
11:18 YO-D-YO Mary Looking forward to seeing you and the posse fleet.
11:19 Michael (Fin) Group call ended.
12:57 CHALLENGE Olivia Im no good for the group call. Try again next week. But meanwhile in San Blas islands, possibly our favorite place so far. A fellow cruiser took this on our way out of an anchorage we shared. So many good people.
12:58 CHALLENGE Olivia Videos
12:58 CHALLENGE Olivia Photos
13:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Av. Alfonso Pérez Gasga 609B, Libertad, 71984 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.86109887978479,-97.06135641593931
13:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you @SUNDOWNER Lynn and @SUNDOWNER Jeff for the wonderful info. We’re in, moored and safe.
13:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Just called Jesus, be here in 2 hours.
13:24 SUNDOWNER Lynn Awesome, glad to hear it, Kurtis! Great talking to you!
13:28 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
13:41 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367718810020218,-79.95128402311353
13:47 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Perhaps the wonderful info can help others going south. Care to share? Gracias!
14:24 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Videos
14:26 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Wishing everyone a safe journey
14:56 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Photos
14:58 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Cloudy day in Shelter Bay Marina Panama. Burgies flying in the breeze
16:08 ROLLING THUNDER @SUNDOWNER Jeff I do not know if you are familiar with Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua. Here are the details I have learned.
16:10 ROLLING THUNDER Puesta del Sol buoys.pdf
16:10 ROLLING THUNDER @SUNDOWNER Lynn Entering the bay for Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua there are very few navigation buoys in place. Here is a list of way points for the entrance to the estuary. You start 5 miles off shore at the black way point. Put the additional waypoints on your chart plotter in Red and Green and they represent the missing buoys and guide you right in. Juanita is the contact for the hotel and marina, her WhatsApp number is +505 8880 0013. Send her your documentation 5 days before you arrive and she will have Migration, Aduna and the Port Authority ride out in a taxi (at your expense) to check you in. Have lots of small bills. it is less than a hundred dollars US but they do not make change. It is all very slick and it is a lovely facility.
16:15 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Just because watching the families in town having a great time is a beautiful event, plus you can see the hotels show as well as all over the bay from the malacon.
16:15 ROLLING THUNDER @SUNDOWNER Lynn This detailed info is in Zulip: Juanita Garcia Uriza
https://panamaposse.com/marina-puesta-del-sol-nicaragua
Tel: (505) 8880-0013; 8880-0019; 8883-0781

Entry or Departure Immigration U$ 30.00 per yacht
Entry Tourist Card / Visa U$ 10.00 per person
Entry or Departure U$ 3.00 per person
Entry or Departure Customs U$ 0.00
Entry Maritime Authority U$ 25.00 per boat
Port Captain Departure U$ 30.00 International zarpe
Entry or Departure Officials transportation U$ 60.00

So total entry and exit fees into Nicaragua for a vessel ~ 280 $ ( CASH )
16:48 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Weebles Pete&Cheryll to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:58 SUNDOWNER Jeff Thank you for that information it is greatly appreciated. We were just perusing around zulip.
17:02 SUNDOWNER Jeff We had posted the info here a few weeks back. We dropped info for Puerto Escondido in zulip as well to make it easier to access.
18:09 Maison De Sante Photos
18:09 Maison De Sante Happy New Year from Panama City!
18:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Thank you. I read it this afternoon. That is what’s great about that platform. Easy to find! 😏
22:12 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We have a guest coming and want to do some cruising around Bandares Bay.

Question: What are the wind and swell thresholds that would have you say, “nope, not going there,” for Yelapa, Jaltemba, and Chacala?

And, any tips for picking up ball in Yelapa?
22:51 🦜Maison de Sante #1 tip for yelapa is insist on a stern ball to keep you pointed into the swell. At night the wind usually switches and puts the swell on the beam and it can be miserable but with it, you can be comfortable in some swell. They’ll want to charge more to use two balls but it’s worth it. I’d have to dig around to see if I still have the guys what’s app. I’ll post it if I find it.

2024.01.02 Tuesday
07:46 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Great tip! Do you rig two lines from your aft port and starboard stern cleats to the second ball?
08:16 🦜Maison de Sante I didn’t but I put a little anti chafe wrap around my line so it wouldn’t scratch the hull when we swung. It doesn’t need to be perfect, you just need it to hold the stern generally in the right direction. I never could find the what’s app but it shouldn’t be hard to find their contact or someone on the line here. If I recall, there were two guys that would offer moorings and one was affiliated with a restaurant. The first time we visited, they just met us as we were entering to ask if we want a mooring.
09:40 Weebles Pete&Cheryll Weebles Pete&Cheryll joined the group.
12:21 BISOU Robin And Tad @,☠️Delta Swizzler sent you a dm
12:33 Rob on Avant Consider Punta Mita too. If yelapa is bad, Mita is usually better. Usually lots of whale action there too.
15:46 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy- Joy hi there! We are anchored out in the bay here. Can you give me your contact info? Would you like to get together for dinner in town?

15:51 Captain Dietmar
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913304,-79.526895
15:52 Rob on Avant @Captain Dietmar when is your transit?
16:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Videos

17:15 Voyager - Ed & Liz That was the slip I was in last week 😵‍💫
17:18 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff He was looking for you
17:43 Captain Dietmar Jan 10
19:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis FRED! Ain’t he cool.
He’s nice too. Was willing to give me a hand with the oil change.

Somebody’s hand.

2024.01.03 Wednesday
00:52 Rob on Avant 030531Z JAN 24
NAVAREA XII 1/24(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
MEXICO.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
0500Z TO 0925Z DAILY 08 THRU 14 JAN
IN AREA BOUND BY
30-33.00N 117-11.00W, 29-56.00N 116-14.00W,
29-23.00N 115-56.00W, 29-03.00N 116-38.00W,
29-21.00N 116-52.00W, 30-31.00N 117-14.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 141025Z JAN 24.//
08:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For a second I thought "space debris" was debris from space!
09:19 Rob on Avant It’s actually debris from space. From rocket launches, usually.
10:03 Captain Dietmar
Manzana 080814 156496-4, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.912961,-79.527194
10:05 LOST PEARL Onno https://maps.app.goo.gl/hxAkMxpHB3kRJcYY9?g_st=ic
10:29 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76388811302688,-96.12194100650156
12:02 BISOU Robin And Tad @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis you guys must have “pull”. We tried for 4 days to get into the marina! On our way north now! Did Tiamat get in as well?
12:32 LOST PEARL Onno @BOUNDLESS are you guys in Las Hadas?
12:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Congratulations on your Chahue arrival!
12:56 Rob on Avant 031718Z JAN 24
NAVAREA IV 10/24(26,28).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
NICARAGUA.
12 METER S/V CARPE DIEM, ONE PERSON ON BOARD, OVERDUE.
LAST KNOWN POSITION IN 15-34.32N 080-17.69W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
13:45 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis HELP! I have been trying since Oct to get a slip for FIn for Feb 7ish for a month stay. At first I had one, then they kept getting fired and giving me another contact. I am on the 3rd one now a Franciso Asipona who has not responded to my last 2 requests. Can you represent me? Thanks
13:45 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis HELP! I have been trying since Oct to get a slip for FIn for Feb 7ish for a month stay. At first I had one, then they kept getting fired and giving me another contact. I am on the 3rd one now a Franciso Asipona who has not responded to my last 2 requests. Can you represent me? Thanks
14:42 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff welcome to the neighbor hood. City side bottom tend to grow rather quickly just for your information. Ropa water is clearer and less growth but longer dingy
15:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Howdy. Happy to be here. Thought we’d spent some time here then go over there.
15:57 C-YA. Glenn It’s easier for traveling ashore the city side and yes over on Ropa tad busier with things but at night it’s bliss
16:00 DawnPatrol LaneyMark @🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
Do you have the address to send packages to in ixtapa? Gracias.
16:02 BOUNDLESS Hi, we are also looking for Ishmael and Hilda’s contact info in Zihua to receive items

Thanks!
16:10 Ohana Chad & Nicole Who is the recommended agent for the Panama Canal?
16:10 C-YA. Glenn Photos
16:10 C-YA. Glenn They do not do WhatsApp. At one time they did use the radio. I go by when I am ashore and pre order
16:11 C-YA. Glenn Hilda says ensure you put your boat name on all orders
16:11 Ohana Chad & Nicole Where can I find the info for marinas in Carthigena? Any recommendations?
16:16 Maison De Sante Photos
17:23 JUBEL - Kyle Can second the dirty bottom by the city. I would never anchor on that side again. We still have barnacle marks on our bottom from anchoring there. Our chain was absolutely covered in growth after a week. I have never seen it that bad anywhere before or since
17:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis You’re talking about Marina Chahue, right?
I’ll see what I can do. I may have an in.
17:29 TIAMAT Stephanie And we’ll third that!! OMG the barnacles are intense there!!! Never have we ever gotten so much barnacle growth on our hulls, and our chain. We even picked up these clams that won’t go away no matter how much we scrape them off. Yuck!! 🤮
17:34 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz No, I’m sorry I don’t. Last week I cleared out all of my Amazon delivery addresses that I didn’t think I would use any longer last week.
17:34 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Photos
17:35 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Just change your boat name and it should be servicio instead of servicing. I used this address several times successfully
17:54 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I found this info, it explains a little more regarding package drops
17:54 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
17:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I called Marina ixtapa and they will not accept a package unless you are there, and they are booked now. Not knowing when package will get there is problematic. Did the people using Hilda use fed ex, Dhl, or someone like Deko marine?
18:04 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/panama-canal

erick or Marcus
erick has been a longstanding goto agent for the posse
18:12 Courage ⛵️ John After two months, our AIS is back on the boat and hooked up. What a mess of a warranty process that was (la paz to tijuana to san diego to atlanta to san diego to la paz to barra de navidad)! lol

anyone in the marina or on anchor, would you please check if courage is visible again (in G4 slip near marina office). gracias!
18:15 Rob on Avant Photos
18:15 Rob on Avant Showing up on MarineTraffic.com. Looks like your strength line is loose, though. ;)
18:17 Courage ⛵️ John oh thank the gods! we didn’t like ghosting everyone for so long (hahaha)
18:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Can you send me your contact information. Sundowner told me of Pedro down here. I’m going to give you his information and I’m going to give your information to him. He is the man. Francisco is up at the office, and when I asked for a slip, they said they did not have one. When I talked to Pedro, the next day they were asking for my paperwork and gave me a slip. So Pedro is the one you want to work with. I actually have him listed on my phone as “the man“. Because that’s what Jeff on sundowner said. He is the man that can take care of everything you could possibly need. I will send you his information for you to contact him. If he can’t get it done, it can’t be done.
18:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
18:25 Rob on Avant Stern line. Damn auto-incorrect!
18:26 BISOU Robin And Tad Wish we’d had that info when we were trying to get into the marina to sort out our battery issues!
18:48 Captain Dietmar EXITING NEWS FOR OUR ANTI CORRUPTION EFFORTS AS PER WSJ
legal question - can we use this against corrupt port officers ?

U.S. Prosecutors Can Charge Foreign Officials With Bribery Under New Provision
Part of the annual defense bill allows the Justice Department to bring criminal charges against foreign officials who demand or accept a bribe from a U.S. citizen or company, or within a U.S. jurisdiction

Jan. 2, 2024 8:00 am ET
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, which prosecutes many white-collar cases.

U.S. authorities can now prosecute foreign officials who demand or accept bribes from Americans trying to secure business, new legal firepower granted in the recently signed annual defense legislation.

For the first time, a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act has made it a crime for a foreign official to ask for or take a bribe from an American person, a U.S. company or within a U.S. jurisdiction.

President Biden signed the defense bill into law on Dec. 22, after Congress earlier in the month voted to pass the sweeping annual legislation that designates top U.S. military priorities. The NDAA increases the national security budget roughly 3% to $886 billion from the previous year’s $858 billion.

The provision, known as the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, broadens the scope and reach of U.S. antibribery laws in a way policy supporters say will fight corruption, which the Biden administration has said is one of its top national security priorities.

Advocates for the law say it complements the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a longstanding U.S. antibribery law that prohibits the paying of bribes to foreign officials to win or keep business. Under FEPA, violators would be fined no more than $250,000 or three times the value of the bribe; imprisoned for no more than 15 years, or both.

The new provision comes after years of campaigning by a bipartisan coalition of anticorruption groups and government watchdogs, as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

“Without this, the U.S. legal arsenal for combating international corruption was incomplete,” said Tom Firestone, a partner at law firm Squire Patton Boggs who specializes in white-collar crime, noting that the FCPA only covers the supply side of paying bribes, while FEPA addresses the demand side.

“If it’s enforced effectively, it would hopefully protect U.S. companies operating abroad so they won’t be subject to these demands,” he said.

Transparency International U.S., an anticorruption advocacy group that helped craft the legislation and led the campaign for it, said FEPA could root out foreign corruption at its sources.

“This, without question, is the most consequential anti-foreign-bribery law passed in almost 50 years,” said Scott Greytak, director of advocacy for Transparency International U.S.

Supporters are optimistic enforcement won’t be a problem, as the Justice Department for years has brought charges against foreign officials outside U.S. borders over bribery, but used different laws to do so, for instance, money-laundering or wire fraud statutes.

Under the new provision, foreign officials charged with taking bribes can be arrested when they enter U.S. territory; if they live in a country with an extradition treaty with the U.S., or if they travel to a third country that has an extradition treaty with the U.S., according to Greytak.

Even if some foreign officials are beyond the reach of U.S. marshals, Firestone, a former federal prosecutor, said that isn’t likely to deter prosecution of these cases, as the Justice Department recognizes the value of identifying offenders and holding them responsible.

“The fact they can’t be brought to trial doesn’t mean the U.S. DOJ won’t charge them. That means they can still be arrested if they travel, or they become a prisoner in their own country because they are afraid to travel,” he said.
19:13 TIAMAT Owen On the topic of shipping things, does anyone know if there is an address you can send packages to at Marina Chiapas?
19:33 Rob on Avant Check with the marina, as delivery to the marina is sort of on again off again with various carriers (it’s pretty remote). Sometimes Memo gets things shipped to his house and brings them to work if the carrier isn’t simpatico with getting to the marina directly.
19:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
19:35 BISOU Robin And Tad Can’t beat a good sunset! Halfway between Puerto Angel and Acapulco, Mexico!
19:41 Blown Away Eileen We used Eric. He is amazing.
19:49 YO-D-YO Dave Regarding Erick, we discussed the amount he asked for. There was a discrepancy in his favor. Check your bill.
20:00 YO-D-YO Dave Regarding Erick, he has been very responsive, even over the New Year's holiday. Well worth the agent fee.
20:03 BRIGADOON 3 Thanks for letting us know. I fireworks sure were beautiful.
20:41 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We shipped things to Chiapas with no issues. Make sure Rolf gives you their address with sure instructions. 👍👍
20:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Talked to Francisco, he has your paperwork and said, “Yes, no problem.” Let them know when you’re a day out. He just doesn’t hold the spot for you. He said he can’t do that in case somebody comes in and needs a spot. I don’t think they take reservations with like a down payment or something. But he said, no problem when you get here just give me a holler and I’ll get you a space. But again, if you have any problem at all, contact Pedro. He made things happen and was standing on the dock when I came in. He called me when I was a few hours out, just to check when I would be there and was waiting when I got there.
21:12 TIAMAT Owen It looked like there were some spots open when we dinghied in today
21:56 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
22:02 S/VFIN (Susan) thank you! What is Pedro’s contact?
22:08 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks!

2024.01.04 Thursday
08:26 Ohana Chad & Nicole Looking at the PP website and there is name of an agent to use. The persons name is Julian Watson. Does anyone have contact info for him?
08:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
08:42 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis There it is. I put it up earlier, but I guess he didn’t see it. And I don’t know how to get you on a personal DM. But there’s Pedro’s contact.
09:19 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis thank you.
09:35 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Marina de Chiapas - Ramble on Rose
Camino a Playa Linda KM 6.5
MADERO
PUERTO MADERO (SAN BENITO), CHIAPAS 30830
Mexico

In the notes add cerca del restaurante Baos

I used this address many times for Amazon packages during the fall of 2022
09:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Serenity is on the move again. Making the hop from Chiapas to Bahia del Sol. Conditions are calm (read: boring). 🥱 Only one long line seen on the way out of Chiapas.
09:57 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe travels friends
10:05 Kekada II Don & Anja Arrived Golfito, Costa Rica late yesterday. Strict quarantine rules apply. Cannot leave boat until health inspection. Forms must be submitted to Ministry of Health requesting inspection. Inspection cost $100. Banana bay marina can make the payment on your behalf. Apparently we could be waiting most of today. Once inspected and passed we can finally begin the immigration, customs, port captain routine.
10:39 SUNDOWNER Jeff Safe travels. Looking forward to seeing you again
11:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Long line 14 30.11N 92 20.02W extending South for about half a mile. Practically at the Mexico - Guatamala border.
13:17 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Photos
13:18 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Decided to send the picture of the burgees before I struck them.
13:26 TIAMAT Owen Are the recordings of this year's seminars from Barra going to be posted on the website?
13:26 TIAMAT Owen @Captain Dietmar
13:55 Captain Dietmar have not had time to edit
them ... yes eventually
14:06 DoTheThing-M&F I’m sorry all. I am trying to figure out where this is.. thanks to precise the anchorage. Is it in Ixtapa marina?
14:15 TIAMAT Stephanie No, not in the marina. Right in front of the city, Zihuatanejo.
14:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @Voyager - Ed & Liz
Sent you dm
14:20 C-YA. Glenn
La Ropa 21, Zona Hotelera, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63349681789885,-101.5492993337521
14:21 C-YA. Glenn @DoTheThing-M&F right there in these two bays
15:28 S/VFIN (Susan) Of course there were
15:28 S/VFIN (Susan)
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66622619675967,-101.6151771673855
15:29 S/VFIN (Susan) We moved onto Ixtapa Marina to wait for our daughter’s arrival tomorrow.
16:10 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) I am sorry! lol. Teasing. We hunted down the owner of the paraglides for the boat and he is stopping by tomorrow with my money honey
16:20 S/VFIN (Susan) @C-YA. Glenn CONGRATULATIONS!!!
16:22 C-YA. Glenn Have fun with Fred the Croc feed him some chicken for me but keep your hand
16:32 Maison De Sante It’s a bad idea to feed the crocs… then they associate people with food which won’t end well for someone down the line 😬
17:00 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Vía sin nombre, Saboga, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.624486285776092,-79.03480062480959
17:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We can’t get enough of Isla Contadora, Panama Las Perlas!
Hanging with @SV Whirlwind and @GALATEA - Sarah&Mark
17:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Isla Contadora ⚓️N 08’ 37.454 W 079’01.843 4.6 meters at low tide. Good protection from northerlies. Provisioning, pizza, gelato…great walks all around the island. Beautiful, clear water and nice snorkeling even off the boat on anchor.
17:12 C-YA. Glenn @Maison De Sante yea I know that was being funny. Sorry for being me
17:28 Maison De Sante I really like humor! And I wasn’t sure if it was. My bad. It’s just hard to read it via messenger 😜
17:34 C-YA. Glenn @Maison De Sante true dat
17:35 C-YA. Glenn Photos
17:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Favourite provisioning store(s) in Zihuatanejo? We’ll be arriving Sunday or Monday and the fridge is empty! It doesn’t look like there’s a Sam’s Club or Walmart but a big Soriana.
17:55 TIAMAT Owen The Soriana was very good. There is a Sam’s club according to google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tod8uFimVXPLKBR86?g_st=ic
17:57 BISOU Robin And Tad Awesome thanks so much!
18:12 BOUNDLESS Boundless has arrived in Las Hadas, Manzanillo. We thought we’d try med morning in the marina for fun. (It actually wasn’t!), but after a couple (4) tries we tucked in, with not a lot of help from the dock crew. Shore power is wonky, and apparently the pump at the fuel dock is not working, so plan accordingly if you’re coming through. Being here is helping with airport and baggage transfers, but after that we’re out of here and back to the anchorages.
18:12 BOUNDLESS Photos
18:24 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad hey Robin. Still here. Local
Market is good I can walk you there. The Local Grocer store is great and they deliver to Hilda. Sam’s club is also here
18:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @Voyager - Ed & Liz
@C-YA. Glenn
Hey guys can you give me contact info for the diver to do bottom cleaning here in Zihua?
19:24 Voyager - Ed & Liz Will send when I get back aboard.
19:24 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Ok thanks
19:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We'll definitely now include that in our itinerary. Glad last year's incidents seemed to be a one off.
19:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I laughed! (moon wink)
21:27 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn laughing is good
21:31 LOST PEARL Onno Saw you in the marina as I dinghyed in. Expensive dinghy dock, 280 pesos a day. Hope the marina was a decent rate.
22:59 BOUNDLESS Well, unfortunately no Panama posse discount here!

2024.01.05 Friday
01:27 TIAMAT Owen Leaving Huatulco for Chiapas. Tehuantepec, here we come!
06:49 Captain Dietmar if you get me the name and contact info for the mgr of las Hadas I can try
07:02 Salacia / Peter And don’t forget the Barbie’s and oysters growing in any intake and hose they can find. I was pulling 2” oyster shells out of 1” hose for weeks.
07:02 Salacia / Peter That’s barnacles, not Barbie’s
07:04 Salacia / Peter We had Mateo do it, he’s one of the guys helping with dinghies on the beach. Cheap, ok job.
07:05 Salacia / Peter
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.501872898974753,-78.79418905824423
07:05 Salacia / Peter We’re at Island Salardup in San Blas
07:58 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Thanks for sharing name. How much do you pay for what size boat?
08:05 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hola! Can I have this diver info, too?
08:58 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe travels
09:00 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I second that. Keep us informed of the passage and how you’re doing. I’m using you as the scouting party. 😁
09:09 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Memo is the diver assisted by Sonja. She speaks perfect English. +52 755 128 5302
09:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’ll definitely share all of our anchorages once we have returned to land-ish. Having such a wonderful time! Buddy boating just happens naturally and we are feeling safe. It’s magical🏝️
09:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
09:19 SECOND WIND Laurin unsent a message.
09:29 BISOU Robin And Tad Have a safe and uneventful trip!
09:52 Michael (Fin) @YO-D-YO Mary safe travels
09:53 YO-D-YO Mary Thank you
11:53 TIAMAT Owen So far it's fine but slow. Passing Salina Cruz, and we've had a >1 knot current against us the entire way.
11:59 BISOU Robin And Tad You’re doing the shoreline trip?
12:00 Rob on Avant For that trip, boring is good.
12:00 TIAMAT Owen Yes
13:06 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen You picked the right window! Enjoy! We are following you!
13:13 S/VFIN (Susan) Looking for a local individual to rent us a car in Zihua/Ixtapa
13:24 Captain Dietmar Photos
13:24 Captain Dietmar Abernathy panama
we have an official panama posse account which gives a variable discount on most parts
act 1602093030
13:29 LOST PEARL Onno That is a chandlery?
14:04 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Elsa can help you.
14:08 QUESO GRANDE Lance Fort Jefferson
Garden Key, Key West, FL 40001 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.627925,-82.873703
14:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Congratulations Lance and Sherri! How long was your transit?
14:10 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I was wondering about stopping there! Can you clear in so you can get off the boat?
14:31 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Photos
14:31 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We always use Jonny Cash

14:33 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz He will bring the car to
wherever you want and pick it up when you are done. The cars we have gotten from him have been very nice and fairly new. We drove one of them to Mexico City in September
14:41 BISOU Robin And Tad Arrived at Isla La Roqueta (Acapulco) at 2300hrs last night after a slow day motor sailing and then 17-19knots of wind on the nose for the last 25nm!!!
Made our way carefully into the anchorage in the dark (the city was lit up like crazy but the island was pitch black) and dropped the anchor about 350m offshore. Just as well as there are buoys and some stuff on the bottom closer to shore.
We didn’t hail the port captain on arrival (to be honest we didn’t even think about it) and were visited this morning by the port authority to ask why. We told them we’d just come in for a rest and would be leaving early tomorrow morning and he said to be sure to call on the way out.
Peaceful well protected anchorage with no visitors to the island before 10am. The banana boat started at 11am but has stayed away from us.
We’ll take the SUP ashore to the island shortly to explore.
Anchored at 16*49’.416N 099*54’.179W in 7m sand.
14:42 Captain Dietmar affirmative
14:56 YO-D-YO Mary
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913139,-79.528138
14:58 BISOU Robin And Tad @YO-D-YO Mary if you have time do visit the Biodiversity Museum down the causeway towards the city. It’s only open Friday thru Sunday and a bit expensive but very interesting and very well done. We enjoyed it!
14:59 C-YA. Glenn That place is great. When I lived there went all the time
15:04 YO-D-YO Mary Awesome we will make it happen.
15:07 BISOU Robin And Tad Just checked the website and apparently they’re now open Tuesday thru Sunday but closed Tuesday 9 January 2024.
15:39 QUESO GRANDE Lance It was 48hrs from Isla Mujeres. The first 36 was great sailing. The last 12 sucked! 20 knots on the nose against current in the Gulf Steam. Forecasts are not perfect and neither was the captain (this time) LOL..All good now. Dry Tortugas look awesome!
15:53 PRIYA Brandt Photos
15:53 PRIYA Brandt Manzanillo Bay
15:55 Captain Dietmar thank you ! @ picture
16:01 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim That is AMAZING!
16:07 Tidings Of Joy- Joy What?!! No way!!!
16:09 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff HOLY SHIT!
16:11 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
16:12 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Here’s the whale pics I get lol
16:17 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
16:17 BISOU Robin And Tad Love our dolphins visitors but hoping to see whales headed north tomorrow.
17:33 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
17:35 BISOU Robin And Tad Went ashore at Isla La Roqueta (Acapulco) this afternoon. Busy with lots of local visitors. There are vendors walking the beach selling quesadillas and ice cream or you can get a menu and order drinks and food from the waiters. Lots of tables and chairs with umbrellas available. It’s a very worthwhile stop and we were happy to help out these hard working people who have lost so much!
19:01 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Backyard view in Zihua.
19:01 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:03 Courage ⛵️ John thank you for report! we may stop there now to rest on way south. appreciate the coordinates too.
19:57 Qué vendrá +1 for them. She even sends an underwater video of before vs. after the clean.
20:22 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad Mexican holidays or Central America holidays
20:23 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff night time.
20:23 C-YA. Glenn Photos
20:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Key words: “If it is enforced effectively.”
20:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wow! Thanks for the valuable update!!
20:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Lots of long lines in this area off Punta Remedios, El Salvador: 13 26.99N 89 44.64W. It’s a spider web out here. Fortunately, they have blinking lights at night. Should have resisted the temptation if get closer to shore for Starlink! 😂
20:58 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Thanks for the report. Cut that shit!!
21:00 TIAMAT Stephanie How far offshore do they go?
21:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I’m six miles offshore now.
23:10 TIAMAT Owen Tehuantepec near-shore crossing has proved ... less than ideal today. Reverse T-pecker came in much stronger than forecast, much earlier than forecast. We spent the afternoon in beam-on 22 knot wind from the south, making a ton very unpleasant chop that is just now dying off. Somehow we've also managed to have current against us almost the entire trip... currently seeing a 1.25 knot current
23:16 Remedy-Karl Has anyone actually used their Shark Shafts going through these lines that can report their effectiveness?
23:22 TIAMAT Owen Yes. We cut a line somewhere between Barra and Papanoa, probably at night. Shaft shark did its job, I removed the remnants from the shaft by hand

2024.01.06 Saturday
01:07 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn star link works out at sea at least for me at 90 miles. But then you are paying for it I used it to keep in contact with family since I am single handed
07:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I wonder if we have a different subscription? We have Roam with Mexican plan. Beyond 10-12 nm we get a notice saying we’re using Starlink at sea and are infringing the Ts & Cs.
07:51 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn oh. Sorry. I switched mine over to priority. Have to pay though to play. Certain amount per GB
07:52 Diomedea DavidAndrea Once you toggle to priority for offshore it appears to me that you can’t go back.
07:52 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I think is was Jubel or one of the other tech dudes who explained it.
07:53 C-YA. Glenn @Diomedea DavidAndrea oh now I switch back and forth
08:03 Maison De Sante Definitely a nomination for picture of the year award! Bravo! And thank you for sharing 😍
08:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Videos
08:54 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis The falls at Huatulco. Definitely worth the trip.
08:55 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Oh no 😬
08:57 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis As I know you will, be careful. Sorry the gods are working against you. Doesn’t look like I’m gonna get a window until about Thursday. But it’s going to be much like the one you took. So keep me informed.
09:09 Remedy-Karl Cool. What kind of remnants?
09:11 Remedy-Karl You can, and I do. You always have a connection to Starlink to allow you to give them money! 😆
09:12 BISOU Robin And Tad Sorry to hear it’s not going as smoothly as you’d hoped. Hope you get into the marina soon and can rest up! Be safe!
09:26 C-YA. Glenn @Remedy-Karl yes it’s SHOW me the money. Once I leave I toggle over but do not keep the Starlink on. When I am rewards I boot it up do what needs to be done and turn it back off
13:31 BRIGADOON 3 Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.29899773168658,-104.8363913968205
13:32 SV Whirlwind The Biomuseo gives group discounts that ease the cost if you go in a group. Check out their website.
16:38 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited No Worries Mike Dawn to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:52 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.09440532530997,-104.4378479942679
17:53 Courage ⛵️ John pulled into carrizal with boundless. great sail down from barra. happy to be moving south again!
17:55 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
18:35 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We are right behind you tomorrow!! 😍. Ps, check your Barra bill carefully, they tried to charge us 2000 pesos extra for dinner on 1/1. Thank goodness I took that picture and have proof we were elsewhere!! 🤣😍😍
18:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
18:37 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Fun times on New Year’s Day!!
18:37 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Videos
19:16 Remedy-Natalie Bucerias, MX beautiful evening
19:16 Remedy-Natalie Photos
19:22 VIVA Pierre & Marie Hey John, We’re just sailing past you guys right now, going into Bahia de Santiago. What a great sail down from Barra!
19:27 TIAMAT Owen You definitely can toggle it off again
19:28 TIAMAT Owen A few meters of wrapped up line
19:50 Long Windid Looks like you enjoyed the evening
20:03 Courage ⛵️ John if you come up here to carrizal tomorrow, we are going to offer to host a posse potluck gathering with @DawnPatrol LaneyMark and @BOUNDLESS! Let’s say 5pm on courage. and if you do come, you have the biggest boat, so we’ll nominate you to host it instead 😁
20:13 Narnia Nick Annie Photos
20:57 VIVA Pierre & Marie Thanks for the invite, let’s see how things go tomorrow, … and let us know how rolly Carrizal is. So far very nice in Santiago.
21:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Uninvited guest
21:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Black Crowned Night Heron
21:22 Courage ⛵️ John so far very nice too
21:35 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff they are mast poop all over I hear them and spotlight them to chase them off. Over here in La Ropa not as bad. You two around tomorrow Sunday? Will look for you
21:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Ya got some nice large splatters from them too. We’re here tomorrow.
22:15 S/VFIN (Susan) @Tidings Of Joy- Joy thanks
22:33 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks
23:19 🦜Maison de Sante Could I get some referrals for taxis to get crew from shelter bay back to Panamá city, please?
23:59 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos

2024.01.07 Sunday
00:00 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena We used him on several occasions very happy with his service
07:39 TIAMAT Owen Photos
07:39 TIAMAT Owen Sunrise at the end of the Tehuantepec crossing
07:42 TIAMAT Owen Finally got some favorable current … for the final two hours 🤦‍♂️
07:47 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I pulled this off Line last year.

Cab driver. Mr Olmedo is our go-to guy. Tell him Robin sent you! WhatsApp: +50760015416
07:50 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim And this… I gather that Ben drives into PC and Jose only drives to Colin.

Yes. Ben the taxi driver that hangs out under the palapa takes us when we fly home. He’s a great guy. His brother Jose also there, speaks perfect English and can translate for you. He only drives to Colon. Ben’s (Tilingo) WhatsApp number is +507 6515 5640 and Jose’s is +507 6739 1144. We always sail back to SB when we fly home for this reason. Tell them Lolly and Eddie on Sonho say Hello 👋🏻

There are wonderful taxi drivers in Shelter Bay. We use Ben. He’s wonderful and I think his fee is 130. He is an excellent driver, sweet man. We also had our dog with us so we always paid him a nice tip as well. I will post his contact here as well as his brother Jose. Jose is bilingual and he can set up the arrangements for Ben if you don’t speak Spanish. Jose doesn’t like to drive to PC
07:52 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim *Colon
08:03 C-YA. Glenn Photos
08:03 C-YA. Glenn Sunrise over Zwat
08:24 Salacia / Peter I think we paid about about $1/foot or so. Was relatively cheap!
08:28 Salacia / Peter Also, I let him use our hookah, otherwise he was going to do it just via apnea dives.
08:39 BISOU Robin And Tad Súper friendly and speaks good English. Also good for day trips to Panama City from Shelter bay as he knows all the stores, chandleries etc plus he has a Price Smart card!
08:54 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
08:54 LOST PEARL Onno Sunrise on the way to Zihuatanejo
09:20 🦜Maison de Sante Thank you!!!
09:21 🦜Maison de Sante Muchisima gracias
09:22 🦜Maison de Sante Perfecto!
09:42 SUNDOWNER Jeff
NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.625089,-87.342155
09:43 SUNDOWNER Jeff Marina Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua
09:44 SUNDOWNER Jeff Photos
09:47 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Serenity arrived in Bahia del Sol, El Salvador yesterday. We're staying at the marina (great PP discount). The bar crossing was uneventful, though we literally crossed paths at the bar with Sundowner. We can see why folks like it here. Lapa rejoices having access to beach and waves, again!
09:56 Captain Dietmar ahoy can you update us on mgtm email contact & whatsapp
have bern unable to talk with them in a while glad discount is in place
10:21 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15.30 utc for the atlantic and caribbean and at 16.00 utc for the Pacific
10:21 BOUNDLESS Photos
10:21 BOUNDLESS Sunrise from Boundless on passage to Zihuatanejo from Manzanillo today
10:36 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
10:37 BISOU Robin And Tad Sunrise from Bisou from Bahia Papanoa to Zihuatanejo
10:39 BISOU Robin And Tad @BOUNDLESS how have your conditions been? Much wind?
10:40 BOUNDLESS 2-4knots!
10:40 BOUNDLESS Photos
10:41 BOUNDLESS Glassy at the moment
10:41 BISOU Robin And Tad Yeah same here. We had almost 12 knots offshore at 0800 but now less than 2knots.
10:42 BOUNDLESS Hopefully it will pick up
10:43 BISOU Robin And Tad Usually does about noon to 2pm. That’s been our experience over the past week from Huatulco northwards.
11:03 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen glad you made it. What happened?
11:05 S/VFIN (Susan) @BISOU Robin And Tad beautiful shot! How was Anchoring at Papanoa?
11:07 BISOU Robin And Tad It was lovely. We anchored on the south side in about 8m of sand. A little swell wrapped around during the night but it didn’t bother us. Music onshore started up about 9pm but wasn’t obnoxious and went until 1am. It’s a good place to make a break on the way south.
11:43 JUBEL - Kyle Jubel, x-factor, salacia, wanderer, via, and discovery passage all did an epic waterfall adventure yesterday with mola Lisa in the San Blas islands
11:43 JUBEL - Kyle Videos
11:44 JUBEL - Kyle Oh and Rochambeau. Hour long panga, and then an hour and a half hike up a mountain to get to the falls, which we then jumped and swam down to get back to the panga
13:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Looks fun! Could you provide details? Lat/long of departure point. Tour organizer / contacts? Self guided, etc…?
13:36 TIAMAT Owen Unpleasant first day, calm second day. Adverse current of more than a knot almost the entire way. Everyone’s very tired but happy to be here!
13:37 TIAMAT Stephanie Photos
13:37 TIAMAT Stephanie And we got to meet the cute inspection dog. He really is as clumsy as described. Did not like our steps 😝
13:49 BISOU Robin And Tad Hurray! Now you can relax and enjoy!
13:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @TIAMAT Owen
Congratulations you guys! Great accomplishment.
14:17 C-YA. Glenn @TIAMAT Stephanie yes new puppy does not like the boats
15:47 No Worries Mike Dawn No Worries Mike Dawn joined the group.
15:48 Blown Away Eileen Does anyone have the link to the Nigel Calder wire size video? I couldn’t find it in the newsletter from last week. Thanks
16:59 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/seminars
17:04 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Rum Truffle - Mark to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @BISOU Robin And Tad
Hello Bisou. We’re just off your port beam in Zihua. Cheers.
17:20 BISOU Robin And Tad Hi Jeff. Which boat? We’re going ashore for dinner about 5pm but we’ll swing past and say hello!
17:21 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Defever powerboat
17:43 JUBEL - Kyle We got picked up at salaradup island. Mola Lisa does the tours. You will meet her when you get here. Not self guided.
17:44 JUBEL - Kyle $25 pp with a big group (12+) otherwise $35pp
20:56 S/VFIN (Susan) @BISOU Robin And Tad thanks! Did you stop at Petatlan ( Bahia el Potosi) just 8 nm from Zihua
21:00 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Stephanie great!!! Congratulations. Did the dog make it into the boat?
21:02 TIAMAT Stephanie Yes. But just barely 😅 They made us put our steps all the way to the back of our spot. The people on the dock made sure we got our boat far back enough to help him get on.
21:57 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They brought the dog up to our boat. It walked up the stairs, into the back and immediately turned around and walked back down the stairs
21:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Does the dog come on board when you first get there or ready to depart?
22:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Both. The check you coming and going. After they come on board for your departure, you are supposed to leave.
22:27 BISOU Robin And Tad No we didn’t as we made excellent time and got to Ziwat by 1300hrs
22:29 S/VFIN (Susan) @BISOU Robin And Tad nice! Glad you made it and hope to meet you soon. Will you be in Zihua for a bit?
22:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes we’ll be here until about the 18th then move into Ixtapa Marina for a couple of weeks while my parents visit from the Great White North!

2024.01.08 Monday
07:42 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff both
08:43 Captain Dietmar
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913386,-79.526988
08:44 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
C. Adelita 141, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63672541673128,-101.5548311074642
08:46 C-YA. Glenn
Paseo Fuente de los Delfines 8, Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63244063149247,-101.5476250428881
08:46 C-YA. Glenn Waiting for a window to go North
08:50 YO-D-YO Mary
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913124,-79.527106
08:50 YO-D-YO Mary We go through the canal tomorrow! So excited
08:51 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76134580062627,-80.04456122554492
08:53 Courage ⛵️ John
Vista Hermosa 7, Península de Santiago, Manzanillo, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.09998143096342,-104.344967789948
08:57 🦜Maison de Sante
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913224424176894,-79.52737022191286
09:00 QUESO GRANDE Lance Fort Jefferson
Garden Key, Key West, FL 40001 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.627925,-82.873703
09:02 Salacia / Peter Tour guide is known as Mola Lisa
09:02 Salacia / Peter Mola Lisa
+50768561303

09:03 Salacia / Peter Departure point was Salardup.
09:04 Maison De Sante Tomorrow January 9th is a holiday in Panama: Martyrs Day: a Panamanian day of national mourning which commemorates the January 9, 1964 anti-American riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone. Expect offices to be closed as well as some places not selling alcohol.
09:09 PRIYA Brandt
M8HV+23, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.679832,-101.656768
09:11 Salacia / Peter
Guna Yala Comarca, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.507333312522091,-78.79443626542303
09:12 Salacia / Peter We’re at Salardup, with Discovery Passage, Rochambeau, Wanderer, Jubel, and XFactor / ex-Reverence
09:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Congratulations. Have fun. Take lots of pictures.
09:15 ,☠️Delta Swizzler She also has functional molas. Cute ones to go around cans and wine bottles for gifts. I bought a bunch from. I no wish she had brought more for me to buy,
09:21 Salacia / Peter We have had no dearth of opportunities to buy molas.
09:28 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN
AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:36 S/VFIN (Susan) @BISOU Robin And Tad yes! We are doing similar. Went to marina and met my daughter who loved walking on the beach there and easy restaurants so we stayed a few days now otw to Petalan ( Bahia d Potosi) then to Zihua for a few. Then leave the boat for 10 days while we go home for a bit.
09:38 S/VFIN (Susan) Say hello to Rochambeau from FIN the Lagoon ( we met them in Catalina awhile back.
09:50 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
09:52 BISOU Robin And Tad
Juan Álvarez 11, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63631565110757,-101.5558728661154
09:54 Perception - Jim
Blvd. Marina Mazatlan 1520, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.26875542758337,-106.4651564509668
09:55 BISOU Robin And Tad Let’s catch up when you come into Zihuatanejo!
09:58 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74712526344769,-105.3683683122892
09:59 LOST PEARL Onno https://maps.app.goo.gl/T98PGHoFQCMGGwPUA?g_st=ic
10:13 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76373797098297,-96.12166765024001
10:16 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Enjoy your passage & we’ll see you in the Caribbean ⛵️😎🇵🇦
10:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Small world. We hung with them there as well after buddy boat bashing with them from La Paz in 2022.
10:19 C-YA. Glenn @YO-D-YO Mary yahoooo
10:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30078973940926,-88.89259109397152
10:25 BOUNDLESS https://maps.app.goo.gl/8W5xSWrr9YkJcKGN9?g_st=il
10:33 Rum Truffle - Mark Rum Truffle - Mark joined the group.
10:41 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.1112018425798,-104.392844962938
11:23 PRIYA Brandt PRIYA Brandt left the group.
11:23 Rum Truffle - Mark Group call ended.
11:24 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T
P.º de La Isla 2209, Marina Mazatlán, 82103 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.27107744948311,-106.4548310443878
11:34 Michael (Fin) Group voice call started.
11:34 Michael (Fin) Group call ended.
12:21 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
12:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Its a deal!
13:01 S/VFIN (Susan) @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis hey! Kurt how’s it going ? Is there much surge in the marina?
13:02 Captain Dietmar Developing situation in Las perlas 3 yachts are currently being cased by local boat without markings
Whirlwind Galatea Pathfinder
Aeronaval has been notified
no altercations thusfar
stand by for updates
13:02 Captain Dietmar Photos
13:03 Captain Dietmar Flotilla is moving to aniyger anchorage with aeronaval nearby
13:12 🦜Maison de Sante One thing I noticed while we were out there recently was that many (not all) of the actual fisherman were wearing fluorescent jackets. There was one panga that came up to sell fish. No fluorescent jacket but the boat was full of fishing gear and it was just one guy and a normal interaction.

No number on the front of this panga and no visible fishing gear on this boat. Definitely would have me on guard. Glad they got a photo and are relocating.
13:12 C-YA. Glenn Man that sucks
13:13 C-YA. Glenn Sad as they are running off tourist dollars and giving a bad name to the area
13:20 Captain Dietmar Photos
13:20 Captain Dietmar here are a few more closeup

13:30 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Was there any conversation?
13:49 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Hello, a little bit. I’ve had to tighten lines a couple of times. And you tend to tie your lines across the slip fingers, if possible. But I’ve learned that my boat moves more than most other boats.
13:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff You said she loves to dance!
13:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Remember how mine was compared to yours there at Ixtapa? Yeah, she moves a little bit more than others. When I first got here, it wasn’t bad at all but the last couple of days she’s moved a bit more than usual for this place.
13:57 Captain Dietmar context ?
14:00 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Any conversation between the boats being cased and the men in the pangas in the photos?
14:02 Captain Dietmar yes each vessel was approached with different question
got cookies ?
does this dog bite ?
but let's wait for a complete report from vessels once they re-anchor
16:45 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
P.º de La Isla 2209, Marina Mazatlán, 82103 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.27140130672142,-106.4543109071208
16:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @LOST PEARL Onno
Sent you a dm
17:18 SV Whirlwind Update on Las Perlas: we were three boats on the east side of Isla del Rey and planning to weigh anchor at noon for an anchorage 4nm south. Just before noon we were each approached one by one and asked different questions. Each of us felt cased.
While discussing this another boat was moving in to the anchorage. We hailed them, told them what had just happened and invited them to join us. Yet another boat that had been more north in the perlas was on their way south to meet us as well. We decided our best move was to go further south than originally planned. We contacted aeronaval, weighed anchor and told them where we were all heading.
The sail here was excellent. We now number 5 boats and are now on the south side of Isla del Rey at a river mouth. Massive amounts of Butterflies are flying through the anchorage and we are glad we are all here together. There is an aeronaval and coastguard station due south of us in this bay about 4.5 nm away. Due south Keeping our eyes wide open and hoping for the best.
17:26 SV Whirlwind It was kind of crazy. The guys all looked nicely dressed and nice but they also kept looking at our boat and away more than at us. They told each boat different things which was very odd. Particularly odd was that they told one boat that they were looking for a boat that had been stolen last night and they just asked the other two boats for crackers. There was a gut feeling we all had and listening to that inner voice we moved further on.
17:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn So sorry to hear about this mishap. Must be unnerving. Could you please post lat/long coordinates of where this incident took place so that we can avoid it? Thanks!
17:39 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited MY DESTINY to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:40 MY DESTINY MY DESTINY joined the group.
17:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Was it near last year's incident:
https://boating.page.link/mxgypWHPVgxTHyR59
17:41 SV Whirlwind There wasn’t exactly a mishap but we did feel that moving further away from where we were was the right thing to do. We were at:8°25.663'N 78°51.269'W. The guys said they were from San Miguel as well, Which was the epicenter of where the searches were going on from last seasons incidents.
17:41 SV Whirlwind Hey, check what I did using the Navionics Boating app! #Navionics #BoatingApp
https://boating.page.link/VVHQk4eaALsU11F3A
17:42 SV Whirlwind Photos
17:43 SV Whirlwind Now we five boats are anchored at the red dot and aero naval and the coast guard are 4.5 nm south
17:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That's exactly where last year's incidents took place, which MIGHT imply it was the same perpetrators. It's super good you took photos, that you moved, and that you traveled in a pack.
17:55 SV Whirlwind Interestingly we spoke with a store owner on contadora a few days ago that said the “issues that were at del Rey last year are ‘done’”. I asked her to elaborate and she said that there were rivals that took care of each other. This report was good to hear but, yes, we were only going to go south in the perlas with other boats. It is incredibly beautiful out here and we want to believe there are way more good people than bad. That being said we are traveling together, we are in constant contact and watching out.
18:55 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar removed MY DESTINY from the group.
19:01 Blown Away Eileen I am not sure who posted this but it seems like there are varying stories in the group. “Just to be clear, there was no incident. Today we had three boats in Espíritu Santo. As we were taking up anchors, we were approached by a panga. This is not unusual; it’s often people selling fruit or fish.

They asked for some food and told one boat they were looking for a stolen panga. They weren’t selling anything and it seemed odd. To be safe, we sailed to a different anchorage 16 miles away. That is all that happened.

A friend did contact me because he heard we were being chased in Las Perlas, so that’s hilarious.”
19:46 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Hello Whirlwind. We’re anchored in Chapera beach. Haven’t seen any other anchorages that would draw us away. Any suggestions? Other than Espiritu?
19:53 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
19:54 LOST PEARL Onno @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff in Zihuatanejo
20:21 C-YA. Glenn @SV Whirlwind as I used to say in class to my students gut and the hairs on the back of your neck. Believe! There is a reason
21:18 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Thanks Onno

2024.01.09 Tuesday
06:06 SV Whirlwind All is well here in the anchorage on the s side of Isla del Rey. Quiet and calm night.
07:21 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
07:21 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO in the locks!
07:36 C-YA. Glenn Wa to go
07:51 Cerca Trova-Bruce Enjoy the adventure!
08:00 Maison De Sante For those with Instagram and want to be tagged/have photo credit for the lovely photos and video you all have been sharing please add The Ocean Posse/ The Panama Posse as a friend/contact and send a pm if your account name is different than your boat name. Alternatively, if there is media on the Line you have shared and do NOT want to share on IG, please mention that as well and media will be removed. Thank you. 😊

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08:00 Maison De Sante Photos
08:27 Salacia / Peter Will do!
08:30 Salacia / Peter Quick question: we’ve ordered new sails, and are thinking Cartagena would be the best place to have them delivered from a timing perspective. Does anyone have experience shipping into Columbia / Cartagena? Taxes, fees, import duties, yacht in transit, all that? Shipping companies to use or avoid? Thanks! They’re expensive and I don’t want to find out we have a huge customs bill to pay!
08:57 🦜Maison de Sante Someone else may be able to answer this with more specificity but I’ve been planning on doing some work in Colombia and have been told by a few different people to ship any expensive goods to Panamá and bring it to Colombia because shipping and import duties are high in Colombia. I’m actually also due for sails too and haven’t ordered them yet but was planning on shipping to Panamá for this reason as well.
09:01 CHALLENGE Olivia We were also told to send a small part to Panama and how much easier it would be. But it has taken 3 extra weeks and the small package has required a lot of intervention. And duties of 29$ on a small steel anchor chair guide seem to be assigned out of the stars. I don't know the right answer but I just share how it's been for us right now. This was through fed ex
09:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I wonder if you have it delivered to the States and check it in as luggage on your return, whether the trip would provide net savings relative to other channels? Just sayin…
09:14 SUNDOWNER Jeff We have transported items from the states in our luggage to Panama. There was a cap on importation amount. We kept the amount under the limits and provided receipts when asked. We had found the import limit amounts on line.
09:20 X Factor - Mike You should have sent it through a freight Forwarder like Ana Oporta with PGT. No duty and it will be here in 10ish days. There is no duty when sent "Yacht in Transit", this applies to Panama, I don't know about Columbia.
09:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ana Oporta
+50765499249
+13056004912
+13054063654
bocasbuytranaport@gmail.com

09:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Yay!
10:03 BISOU Robin And Tad We had friends who tried to have sails sent to Colombia as they were having work done there (this was back in 2020). They were delayed for weeks waiting for the sails to clear customs and in the end left Colombia and went to Panama. I’m not sure what they did about the sails I just remember that it was a huge hassle for them.
Panama is definitely the better option to have things shipped or air freighted and there is an organisation out of Bocas that has a “yacht in transit” licence with an address in Miami. I think you get up to USD 10,000 worth of duty free (we had our whole rig shipped down to Panama). You can organise to have it collected in Panama City rather than Bocas.
Here is their contact:
10:03 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
10:13 Salacia / Peter We are considering this. Not sure we can check our mainsail and jib though!
10:13 Captain Dietmar wheww
10:14 Captain Dietmar yeah
11:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It depends on size. Our mainsail is 70 lbs. Check with airline baggage policy.
11:51 Diomedea DavidAndrea does anyone know if spinlock lifevest re-arming kits are available anywhere in Panama. They are classified “hazardous” shipping and cost a fortune to freight in!
11:54 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Idk the answer to that but I had to pull mine out of my suitcase and throw it out at the airport so taking with you on a flight doesn’t seem like a good option either.
12:04 C-YA. Glenn Check the airline web site. Some say check it in de armed others have it so you carry the bottle. I have seen both depending on the country and airlines about the co2 bottles for life vest
12:12 Qué vendrá Oh, no! I got the inflatable vests through security a few times in the past. I checked with TSA first. If you go to the TSA website, it still says that those are OK to bring. You are not allowed to bring just cartriges without an accompanying vest.

12:12 Qué vendrá Photos
12:21 C-YA. Glenn True depending on country and airlines.
12:25 Ohana Chad & Nicole Has anyone went into Panama recently with a pet? If so what was requested. We have seen a bunch of conflicting information from government websites and hope to get some on the ground intel if possible. Thanks
12:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I'm assuming you mean entering by vessel? Airlines are another matter altogether!
12:31 Courage ⛵️ John Very helpful. Thank you. I have read the entire website and there is no mention of fee structure. Do you recall what it cost to use their services? Also “panama city, bocas, and surrounding areas”… is that a warehouse, marina, or do we specify somehow where we want a package to go? I will contact them, and also wondered if you had more info on costs and destinationf rom your experience. Thanks!
12:40 Maison De Sante We cleared into Panama (coming from Costa Rica) at the immigration office next to Vista Mar Marina (located on the beach about a mile walk from the marina). We have a dog who was not present when we went there but nobody asked us about pets, meats/fruits/veggies, nada. Super easy and they didn’t charge us any fees- we had Erick as our agent who emailed us the docs we needed for immigration and we had paid Erick for our Boat cruising permit for Panama.

We DID have a pet health certificate for our dog which we got Apostled at the Panamanian Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica just in case we were asked for paperwork.- my understanding is authorities might ask for such paperwork for pets entering Panama. As with many Latin American countries everyone’s experiences can be different depending on who is working that day. I hope this helps.
12:44 Diomedea DavidAndrea @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff where did this happen? The US transport and safety site says it is ok to bring on plane but obviously would make sure to check with each airline as well
12:45 BISOU Robin And Tad I ordered ours from the UK while we were in Panama. They arrived no problem from a distributor in the USA.
12:54 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Laura- Muirgen to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Freefall T's invitation to the group.
12:59 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Freefall T to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:01 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff The airport in Tijuana. We walked across on the CBX bridge and got past the Mexican side x ray machine and checked the bag in. Then we proceeded to the gate. The Volaris agent then found me at the gate, took me out of security and back to the counter where I had to open my bag and dispose of the arming kit. No bueno.
13:12 Freefall T Freefall T joined the group.
13:20 Courage ⛵️ John anyone have experience inspecting/removing/rebuilding a rudder? We have something lose and therefore no longer smooth rotation and very minor (so far) water coming in through the rudder shaft/bearing interface of our sailboat. looks like marina ixtapa may have a yard to haul out if needed. wondering how to tackle this inspection to determine the issue/priority?
13:28 TIAMAT Owen We have dropped ours for inspection and replaced the lower bearings previously, but I’m not sure what useful advice I can offer
13:30 Courage ⛵️ John can it be done in water or only on land? seems like our bearings are above water line. just wondering about options.
13:53 TIAMAT Owen We did ours out of water. I think the water ingress would have been substantial in water, it’s a pretty big hole
13:55 Laura- Muirgen Laura- Muirgen joined the group.
14:00 LOST PEARL Onno I did some work on my rudder when it was out of the water, but that was more fibreglass than bearing type work. Is the rudder on a skeg or is it a spade rudder? Are you going n Zihuatanejo?
14:04 Salacia / Peter I’ve worked in our lower rudder bearing. It’s a jefa bearing for a carbon fiber rudder stock though. If you have a more traditional stuffing box, someone else would better help you. Do you know what you have?
14:06 Captain Dietmar on out cat we dropped our rudder post last year and rebuild it as our rudder went "missing* after our run in with the reef
our post is taperd so that it pushes up against the bearings and the rudder steering attachment and the hole is above the waterline
so the sheered of post effectively was a plug .. this means we can drop our rudder in and out of the water
14:06 Salacia / Peter Thanks! Considering shipping to Panama and having Ana Oporto deliver to San Blas.
14:08 LOST PEARL Onno I’m don’t know if it would help, but I know Precision Sails has a sail maker in Panama that they ship directly to.
14:09 Courage ⛵️ John coming into zihuat/ixtapa in morning. stopping at isla grade tonight.

@LOST PEARL Onno high aspect ratio spade rudder

@Salacia / Peter not sure about stuffing box/bearings. suspect it needs replacement or at least temporary tightening if possible. makes me concerned about shaft/rudder interface too; hence desire to get it off and thorough inspection somewhere soon-ish
14:11 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Ixtapa has a haulout lift, right around the corner from the marina
14:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis John, I don’t know if this will help. When I was in Richmond, I had leaking coming from my starboard rudder packing because when it was put in before, whoever did it, did not tighten it appropriately. It was cockeyed. Jose, and KKMI, pulled the packing out and replace them while I was in the water there. That stop the leak. About a week ago, I noticed that when I steered the helm without auto pilot, it would be a little rough (like sticky) and then smooth, and then a little rough and smooth. I had some leaking by my packing. I went down and tightened them again appropriately. Again, stop the leak, and the steering is now smooth. I figured after 1500 miles and getting slammed in the aft by waves while anchored probably loosened them. Just needed to be recompressed. Like I said, I don’t know if this helps. I’m sure you probably want to get it out of the water and have it inspected. But that’s my input.
14:29 Courage ⛵️ John I will check. it does feel like something is loose. thanks for that insight!
14:30 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled BISOU Robin's invitation to the group.
14:30 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BISOU Robin to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:31 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled BORAGORA's invitation to the group.
14:31 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited BORAGORA to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:04 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Coming into Isla Grande ( Ixtapa). Which is the preferred anchor location? N or NE bay? Gracias.
15:13 LOST PEARL Onno I stayed at the North bay. No issues though a little rolly. Take note of the shoal, there is no beacon light on it like on the chart.
15:52 C-YA. Glenn @DawnPatrol LaneyMark I anchored North then once all the tourist traffic stopped I tucked in close for a restful night
16:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
16:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Anchored on south side of Papanoa. Dropped it in 30’ over sand bottom at 17’ 16.070 N 101’ 3.356 W. Fairly rolly but totally tolerable.
16:18 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.26810338405927,-101.0557760700687
16:20 Long Windid Good. Thanks for sharing
Joy, what's the name of the restaurant you recommended in Zwhat?
Any's or something like that?
16:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Restaurante Mexicanos Any
16:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Famous for posole and tamales
16:30 BOUNDLESS And Ubuntu for coffee and breakfast!
16:37 SV Whirlwind Photos
16:38 SV Whirlwind Corvina ceviche coming right up!
16:39 BOUNDLESS Photos
16:39 BOUNDLESS Boundless in Zihua
16:44 TIAMAT Owen Have fun in Zihua! We really enjoyed the centro, and Any's pozole is AMAZING
17:09 🦜Maison de Sante You can anchor in the little bay on the north end. Totally flat behind the breakwater and an interesting place. In case you want to relocate before dark.
17:11 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks. Think we’re good. Rolling isn’t too bad and it’s really pretty and the water is nice and clear for swimming.
17:54 Captain Dietmar red cup dockparty 6 - 8 pm la playita marina come on out
17:54 Captain Dietmar
Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913357,-79.527137
19:25 TIAMAT Stephanie Can anyone speak to how dentistry is in Panama or how expensive it is? We may need one while we’re there.
19:28 TIAMAT Owen Or possibly Costa Rica 🤣
19:30 BOUNDLESS Costa Rica excellent from my personal experience
19:31 TIAMAT Stephanie Easily accessible? How is pricing?
19:32 BOUNDLESS Pricing good, but I got my work done on the Caribbean side and in San Jose, but I can’t imagine it’ll be much different in the larger towns on the pacific

19:32 TIAMAT Stephanie Thanks, good to know!
19:57 BISOU Robin And Tad Hope you get a good nights sleep!
20:21 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff nice
20:23 C-YA. Glenn @Long Windid there are so many good places and out of the way hidden gems. Ubanto. Maybe misspelled is great for breakfast and they chicken or steak sandwich is amazing. Across from them is another great breakfast place. Then around the corner either direction have some great places
20:37 Captain Dietmar amazing and reasonable throughout panama
many expat clinics in coronado
accessible fron buenaventura and Vista mar marina(s)
20:47 TIAMAT Stephanie Great! Thanks!
20:49 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Love the pazole at Any’s
20:56 TIAMAT Owen We also liked the Italian place called Shimia. They have a sign proclaiming that they are REAL Italians 🤣
20:59
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367877,-79.951219
21:00 YO-D-YO Mary ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
21:04 BISOU Robin And Tad @YO-D-YO Mary glad you’re there safe and sound. Say hello to Juanjo for us!
21:15 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We opted to drop our rudder and replace the bearing when we replaced our standing rigging. We don’t think it’d been changed in its 17 years in service. So did it while we were on the hard. We hired the yard to do it.

2024.01.10 Wednesday
06:53 Captain Dietmar Photos
06:53 Captain Dietmar if anyone can take a screenshot of us e are in the Miraflores locks
07:06 Second Wind Laurin Photos
07:08 Second Wind Laurin Photos
07:09 Captain Dietmar awesome thank you !!!
07:52 Maison De Sante Photos
07:52 Maison De Sante Photos
07:56 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
07:57 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Dawn departure from Papanoa. Moderately rolly night. Had worse ones for sure.
08:00 TIAMAT Owen Saw road signs for “experiencia del Ron” (rum experience) outside Tapachula. Anyone ever done it and know if it’s any good?
08:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Jeez, they got it nice on your boat. Hey @Captain Dietmar what’s the name of your little beauty?
08:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Oh, I know you have. But it was better than Cabeza Negra, I’m sure. What’s your next stop? Maldonado or are you going straight for Escondido?
08:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Owen, don’t get Olivia started on rum.

Second thought, she would be fantastic in rum sales. 😁. Maybe…………
08:44 Celt-Gerry/Angela https://youtu.be/bu8T_gVEfBY?si=0QPkV_-fStq2Z7T2
08:49 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Isla Roqueta then Porto Angel
08:55 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Copy that. My forgetfulness, Papanoa is before Acapulco. Duh. Isla La Roqueta you’ll like. Nice place, good snorkeling, clean water. Sometimes, in the morning had trash/debris floating around the boat but cleared quickly. Tip, around 9-10 or 11 pm, when you hear splashing, take a spotlight out and shine it in the water. You’ll get an amazing show.
09:19 Maison De Sante Carinthia
11:28 Blown Away Eileen Are you coming to Shelter Bay?
11:44 🦜Maison de Sante They are
11:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Nice cat! What model?
12:09 BOUNDLESS Greetings, we’re heading to Huatulco from Ixtapa in the next few days. We may stop at La Roqueta or push on through, and we heard of a place called Mazunte that’s a nice stop on the way. Wondering if anyone’s been there and had any Intel on that place.

Thx
12:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What a sad story! I wonder why it wasn't reported (seen) on CSSN!?
13:14 Celt-Gerry/Angela Agreed 😥
14:13 Fickle Muranda Hi, yes, we’ve been there and really enjoyed it. The anchorage is only good in calm weather. So go in and see if you are comfortable. If not, there is Puerto Angel 8 miles south.
Mazunte was a “young and hip ” beach town. We didn’t anchor there though. We parked our boat at the marina and drove there from Huatulco. Enjoy
14:33 Diomedea DavidAndrea Does anyone have further info on the last attack/ harassment event in las perlas? ? Location to avoid?
15:07 🦜Maison de Sante No attack. Just a bit of a suspicious panga with no registration asking each boat different questions. The fleet relocated near a Aeronaval station. No updates since.
15:17 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
15:19 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
15:22
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62502300554665,-101.5476767533473
15:22 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen Not Tamazula! 🙄
15:22 S/VFIN (Susan)
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62503641659001,-101.5477045812658
15:23 TIAMAT Owen No good?
15:24 S/VFIN (Susan) Tamazula is moonshine
15:42 C-YA. Glenn And lighter fluid
15:49 SUNDOWNER Jeff Or parts cleaner
16:07 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Monroe County, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.56490509535147,-82.16770483062938
16:35 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Photos
16:41 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Monster Mahi Mahi caught as we were heading into Playa de Cocos.
16:49 BISOU Robin And Tad That’s a monster hook as well 🤪
17:00 BOUNDLESS Wow
17:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:36 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Heading to Isla La Roqueta MX from the west.
17:36 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.82363181575695,-99.90344047833935
17:37 BISOU Robin And Tad You made good time!
17:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Anchored at 16’49.415N 99’54.223W in 30’ over sand and rock.
17:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Anchorage facing island
17:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Anchorage facing Acapulco.
17:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Many people on shore of island and some pangas towing banana boats and ferrying people to and from mainland. Panga drivers smiled and waved. Well protected in here and pretty flat and calm. Called Port captain to report our arrival (channel 14) and he said thanks and have a good night.
And with that I wish you all buenos noches as well.
17:55 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We are currently anchored next to Marina Papagayo and checking in tomorrow. A local came up to us on a jetski and said we need to pay him 60 usd for 1/2 hr to anchor here. As soon as we said we were going to the port captain in the morning, he took off. There are three of us anchored here and he only approached us for payment.
17:57 CHALLENGE Olivia @bāsik Teal Linh Emma if you radio the marina they will send the peninsula papagayo boat out to deal with them.
17:58 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Good to know. I think he was just trying to shake us down.
18:52 Maison De Sante There is zero fee for anchoring outside Marina Papagayo! Anchoring is free there throughout Culebra Bay. We were there for many months both at the marina and anchorage
18:53 Maison De Sante The marina manager at papagayo is Dan: he is very nice and I would let him know this happened
19:09 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff For those of you recently at Marina Chahue were you able to plug in to power? They’re telling me that the 30amp receptacles are all taken.
19:12 Rob on Avant Totally bogus.
19:23 TIAMAT Owen
Calle Santander 467, Panajachel, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.74054937822079,-91.15967001587015
19:23 TIAMAT Owen Starting our land trip to Guatemala!
19:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Those things in the water that look like milk, jugs in life preservers, are actually Moorings. We saw some people come over and grab them and tie off while they went swimming. And then, when we went snorkeling, we could see them anchored to the bottom with big blocks.
19:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Not all of them are working. Contact Pedro, I’ll DM you his info. He’ll make sure you get a slip with power.
19:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I got his info when you posted it last. Francisco wrote back that he may have a spot and will let me know tomorrow.
Kurt have a safe and smooth trip across the Pecker!!
19:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thanks. We’ll let y’all know. If I don’t……well then……. 😁
I’ll let you know, promise.
19:34 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Give us some progress reports too. Have fun!
19:42 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Enjoy! We loved our time in Santiago and the surrounding area.
19:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Congrats!Please send a photo of the lure used. Hope your elbow remained okay with the fight, Teal!
19:43 bāsik Teal Linh Emma I will contact him tomorrow. Thanks for the info!
19:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sunset at Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
19:48 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Will do! I believe it was a red and black feather
20:43 Qué vendrá From Chiapas? Please report how are you getting there and how is the border crossing.
20:46 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We had a Guatemalan driver come pick us up from Marina Chiapas and take us to Santiago Guatemala. He spoke English and was awesome. Border crossing was easy even with us bringing our dog along (a bit more paperwork).
20:47 bāsik Teal Linh Emma 150 each way for us.
20:50 Qué vendrá Do you have contact info?
20:51 bāsik Teal Linh Emma I'll ask him. He's our friends driver.
20:54 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
20:55 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Hello Linh here is the contact that Que vendors is looking for.
20:56 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Just posted that contact. Hope you guys are well👍
20:58 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Miguel is awesome and we love him, but he doesn't drive to Guatemala. Nicolas is Guatemalan and will drive to Chiapas & bring you to Guatemala. Hope you guys are doing well! Are you back in the water?
20:59 Qué vendrá Thank you
21:00 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena I realized that I posted bad info I deleted it had my contacts wrong🤪🤪
We are in Oregon right now going to Divergent this Saturday
21:01 bāsik Teal Linh Emma If you guys want any tours while in Chiapas, definitely go with Miguel. He is our go to for any information and such a great guy. Best tour guide and is such a great resource for other needs. He knows everyone in town. 👍
21:02 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Miguel
+52 962 133 6820
+529621336820
+52 962 133 6820

21:04 Qué vendrá OK, so whomever has Nicolas' contact number, please post it when you can.
21:05 LOST PEARL Onno Question about the marina in Chiapas, curious of the cost per foot.
21:05 bāsik Teal Linh Emma I just messaged him to ask if he is OK with sharing his info. I will post when he gives me the ok. 👍
21:06 Qué vendrá Also, @TIAMAT Owen - please report on your means of transportation to Guatemala and give us some updates!
21:15 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Nicolas Sapalú
+50253465911
+50253465911

21:31 Salacia / Peter We considered dropping our rudder in the water. Consider: your rudder is 99% not neutrally buoyant. It’s either going to float, making it hard to pull down into the water out of the boat, or it’s heavy and will sink like a rock. Either way, it will be hard to to get out, and hard to get back in. Plus, once it’s out, the tube will be full of water to a point, making it hard to see what’s going on, and preventing certain potential kinds of work. Doing it on the hard will be much easier.
21:35 TIAMAT Owen We hired a Guatemalan guide recommended by @BISOU Robin And Tad . We took a taxi from the marina to the Talisman border crossing and he met us on the Guatemalan side. Had to do a little paperwork for the Mexican side (due to being temporary residents), no hassle at all on the Guatemalan side.
21:42 TIAMAT Stephanie Photos
21:42 TIAMAT Stephanie Here is the contact info for the driver we have been using, but he only speaks Spanish. But he is very nice and we’ve used him for 3 different rides, including to the border.
21:42 TIAMAT Owen That's the taxi driver around Marina Chiapas / Tapachula
21:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Did you contact Selvyn for your Guatemala trip?
21:46 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Nicolas is Guatemalan. He has the credentials to cross the Mexican/ Guatemalan border and will pick you up at Marina Chiapas and drive you to Lake Atitlán. He lives there. If anyone is looking for good beer, food and accommodations, we have lots of recommendations for you. We found a fantastic Belgium brewmaster in Santiago.
21:50 TIAMAT Owen Yes! Selvyn is great!
22:04 Qué vendrá Please do! Please put those in Zulip, will be easier to find later.
22:04 TIAMAT Owen Selvyn 🇬🇹
+50231517199

22:04 Qué vendrá Awesome! Thank you

2024.01.11 Thursday
01:55 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.75160715327624,-96.04227586549592
01:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Summer Breeze is underway to Chiapas. Moonless night, running on instruments. So far, so good.
05:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Looks like reverse T-peckers for you until Sat. Nice!
07:02 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I would love recos, but here in line if you don’t mind posting in two places.
07:03 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Driver only, or other services (just curious)? Thanks!
07:23 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis 6 hours before I could make out the horizon. Pitch, moonless night but smooth so far.
08:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Can anyone recommend a good spot to careen in Costa Rica or Panama? We need to replace an underwater light and it doesn’t warrant a haul
out. Thanks for advising!
08:55 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited EVER AFTER Andrew to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:00 Captain Dietmar yes Ron bonampaq
great tasting room
09:00 EVER AFTER Andrew EVER AFTER Andrew joined the group.
09:07 SV Whirlwind exactly Glenn, thanks. One of the comments that struck me from the reports last year off the first boat that was involved in an incident off Isla del Rey was that in hindsight she said she didn't listen to her gut feeling. She said how important that is to do and to remember this. Now we have been in our relocated anchorage 16nm away for several days. We are having a fabulous time exploring and experiencing the beauty of the Perlas. We have met and seen multiple pangas per day and all have been somewhere between friendly and uninterested. All have had fishing gear or fruit to sell aboard. I will share pictures in the newsletter. This is definitely a special spot and I am so grateful we are here, we are safe, and we are among friends.
09:18 TIAMAT Owen Selvyn is a planner, guide, and driver.
09:37 Kekada II Don & Anja Day trip to corcavado n.p. from Drake's Bay. Several companies are on shore and arrange the same tour. We used Pacheco Tours WhatsApp +506 8906 2002. They arranged pickup from the yacht thus avoiding the surf/tide of a shore dinghy landing. Nb. Still a surf landing after the boat ride to the park so be prepared.
10:20 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Ever After Laura to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:04 BISOU Robin And Tad He’s an amazing and very knowledgeable guide with excellent English.
12:20 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @SV Whirlwind can you drop a pin or give May and long of where you are happily anchored? TIA!
12:20 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim *lat
12:58 SV Whirlwind 8°17.624'N 78°53.459'W anchorage is on navionics as Morro Cacique. S side of Isla Del Rey
13:39 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Has anybody used this address to send packages to Chiapas this season? And does it go to the restaurant? Gracias
13:45 Rum Truffle - Mark The dentist near SBM is excellent. I had good work done. Book by what’s app if your spanish is not good. Bus drop off and collect. Prices okay.
14:01 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:02 Captain Dietmar SY CHALLENGE got their burgee
14:02 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367958,-79.95037
14:06 BISOU Robin And Tad Lots of cruisers have used this address (including us) but it is important to put:
Al lado del restaurante BAOS after you put the street address for the marina otherwise it may go to the naval base next door.
Also be sure to put your boat name.
We did it like this:

Marina Chapas. SV Bisou
Carretera a la Playa Linda km6.5
Al lado del restaurante BAOS
Puerto Madero
Tapachula
Chiapas 30730
México
14:09 Rum Truffle - Mark Why are you sending packages to the Restaurant and not to the marina?
14:10 TIAMAT Owen It means “next to restaurant BAOS”
14:10 Rum Truffle - Mark Great , thank you.
14:10 TIAMAT Owen The marina doesn’t really have an address. The “address” says “kilometer 6.5 on the highway to Playa Linda, next to BAOS restaurant” 🤣
14:11 C-YA. Glenn @Rum Truffle - M&G that is the address the drivers know so best to send to that address as they know to drop off at Marina which are the only two places miles from anywhere
14:41 QUESO GRANDE Lance
231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.56213325114635,-81.80016659167298
16:19 Courage ⛵️ John Quick update on Courage’s rudder: full inspection of interior reveals bearing has been replaced once already and is indeed slightly lose, so as we swing the wheel all the way port and starboard we can see what we felt when steering. It will need a new bearing, but this is not at risk of rudder loss. We will haul out and tackle in panama. When we get to clean and crocodile-free water, we will check the retaining nut below water to see if it can be tightened. Thanks for everyone’s insight and suggestions!
17:24 EVER AFTER Andrew Is PTY Panama City always the best option flying back and forth to the USA when near Shelter Bay and Bocas Del Toro?
17:27 🦜Maison de Sante Yes
17:28 Ever After Laura Ever After Laura joined the group.
17:32 Ever After Laura Hello everyone… my name is Laurie. Andy and I (and our teacup Yorkie Lucy) are cruising down the coast towards Panama and find ourselves in sunny Isla Grande. I look forward to meeting you all along our route south. Safe travels!
17:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Hi Laurie and Andy. Are you coming into Zihuatanejo before heading further south? If so, we’d love to say hello. We’re a catamaran anchored at the west end of La Ropa beach.
17:50 EVER AFTER Andrew Looks like Ever After can get a little wind Friday 1/12 in the afternoon pushing us into the bay. See you soon. How's the roll in La Ropa. We like the waters a little cleaner on that side of the bay.
18:23 BISOU Robin And Tad It’s not too bad. It’s been a bit more bumpy this afternoon as the NW winds have been stronger but always calms down overnight for sleeping!😴
18:30 Perception - Jim Photos
18:30 Perception - Jim Some slips are deeper than others in Marina el Cid...
18:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Videos
18:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.7483609959653,-94.20036974883064
18:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Here’s my T-Pecker experience.
18:53 Blown Away Eileen WhatsApp info?
19:16 BISOU Robin And Tad Just curious if there are any other PP boats headed north out there? I know CYa is one but so far everyone we’ve met is headed south! We’re in Zihuatanejo now and will head towards PV early February slowly.
19:39 C-YA. Glenn Yup yup CYA north to be in PV by late Feb or early March
19:43 Kekada II Don & Anja Ditto for Kekada II. PV end of Feb.
19:46 Courage ⛵️ John Hi! We are in marina ixtapa leaving saturday morning with @BOUNDLESS to make our way south. Looking forward to meeting you along the way!
19:53 BISOU Robin And Tad Where are you at the moment?
20:36 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hey there! We’re home basing in La Cruz area until Mid Feb. then will head south for guitar fest and then back to the sea of Cortez. Hope to cross wakes!
21:02 Kekada II Don & Anja Costa Rica. Just left Drake's Bay
21:21 BOUNDLESS https://share.icloud.com/photos/0a7ghfLmrsPcdvJAmFuTn70Mw
21:21 BOUNDLESS The rays like the lights, Zihua bay

2024.01.12 Friday
01:03 TIAMAT Owen I don't know how quickly they're heading north, but SV Ceres was heading north out of Chiapas yesterday
09:33 QUESO GRANDE Lance Videos
09:34 QUESO GRANDE Lance Key West welcoming committee
10:48 VIVA Pierre & Marie Zihuatanejo is the furthest south we go and we’re coming in the bay this morning. We plan to start heading back north to LaCruz in a few weeks to get ready for the puddle jump in April.
10:57 C-YA. Glenn @VIVA Pierre & Marie maybe if able let’s meet up during the next week or two. I am looking for a possible buddy boat as I am single handed and helps to buddy with someone
10:57 C-YA. Glenn @VIVA Pierre & Marie Glenn on C YA anchored over in La Ropa
14:30 Maison De Sante I know many people have catamarans and there are a few trimarans out there. Here is an excel list of haul out facilities for wide beam boats worldwide with beam capacity, types of lifts, contact information, etc. This was shared with me from a women’s sailing group on fb and I’m sure will be of use to some of you.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h0IPrlPXsGdJlwf-X5Rwr-ZZQfKRmnL4ZThazAflrU4/edit
14:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Awesome! As a catamaran owner this is a wonderful database!
14:40 Cerca Trova-Bruce Very nice. Thank you!
14:42 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Thank you for sharing this!
14:46 S/VFIN (Susan) Thank you! Very good information
14:47 KAHSI Ramesh&Isabel Thank you.
14:53 S/VFIN (Susan) Hey Kurt, how are you doing?
14:55 TIAMAT Stephanie He messaged me around lunch to tell me he made it to Chiapas. Might be taking a well deserved nap.
15:06 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok good to know, thanks
15:06 S/VFIN (Susan) Shout out for Roberto Valasquez for great car rental here in Zihua
15:37 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Can you share contact info? TIA
16:44 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
16:45 S/VFIN (Susan) Whats App him
17:55 Rum Truffle - Mark +507 446 2913 +507 6397 4865 atlanticdentalmargarita@gmail.com

If you book appt 15 mins after SBM bus departs you make do the dentist and get picked up on the return. Driver knows the drill.
19:13 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Indeed, Tiamat was correct. After being checked out by the pup, checking in with the marina, and then hitting the restaurant, I passed out. Excellent cruise over here. Absolutely mill pond smooth the whole way. I appreciate you checking on me. Thank you.
19:20 C-YA. Glenn @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis glad to hear you made it. Cheers
19:36 BRIGADOON 3 Congratulations Kurtis.

2024.01.13 Saturday
08:19 EVER AFTER Andrew Anyone in Zihua interested in heading further south with Ever After about Weds noonish, January 17?
09:10 C-YA. Glenn @EVER AFTER Andrew sorry I am trying to go North. Anyone hear if Tim going to start up the net? Looks like there is around 12 of us or so here in the bay. Anyone reach out to him and see?
09:34 C-YA. Glenn Left a message for Tim and will let the Posse know if he starts the net back up in Zwat
09:36 LOST PEARL Onno Cool, which boat is Tim on?
09:55 C-YA. Glenn He is a land lubber up on the hill over looking the bay
09:55 C-YA. Glenn But think he either sailed or motor and may still have in the marina
11:08 SUNDOWNER Jeff
C6R6+G33, Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.440466,-85.78747
11:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Glorious morning en route to Puerto Angel, MX
12:10 Courage ⛵️ John heading south with @BOUNDLESS and @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris @NextChapter, Shawna and watching whales. Fun times!
12:10 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
12:11 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff place is awesome
12:57 S/VFIN (Susan) Great! I hope we get the same weather when we cross.
13:02 Ever After Laura Courage, Boundless and Next Chapter. We set sail next Wednesday weather permitting. What’s your next anticipated stop?
13:03 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Me too. It was wonderful.
13:07 S/VFIN (Susan) FIN is planning on heading south around January 29ish. I hope we can find some buddies to sail south with!
13:09 S/VFIN (Susan) FIN is planning on heading south from Zihua around Jan 29ish. I hope we can find some buddies to sail with. Que Vendra are you with us?
13:15 Rum Truffle - Mark Where is your start and end, I am in PV going S on 16th
13:23 Courage ⛵️ John papanoa tonight, roqueta tomorrow night, then huatulco.
13:24 Courage ⛵️ John we are buddy boating together and so far @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris is winning the fish catching contest with a dorado
13:31 Courage ⛵️ John sounds like we will catch up to you and head south about same time
13:34 Rum Truffle - Mark How far you going? I am heading to the Caribbean.
13:43 TIAMAT Stephanie @NextChapter, Shawna We need photos or it didn’t happen!!
14:23 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Anyone have any good restaurant recommendations for Oaxaca?
15:01 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt As long as you can dig underneath. I had to rent a jack hammer to break up rocks to drop down far enough
15:18 TIAMAT Owen Get the Mi Mero Mole sampler appetizer at Sabor de Oaxaca
15:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @TIAMAT Owen How’s Guatemala?
15:25 Courage ⛵️ John courage and @BOUNDLESS to carribean. don’t yet know about @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris . happy to buddy boat if you want company!
15:26 Courage ⛵️ John I agree! lol. we just threw back a skipjack. yuck.
15:26 BOUNDLESS We did too!
15:27 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Will do. Thanks for the rec 😊
15:32 TIAMAT Owen Really great. Did whirlwind tours of Lago Atitlan and Antigua, about to fly to Flores to visit Tikal
15:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Wow you’re really packing it in! There’s a lot of walking at Tikal. Consider renting bikes!
18:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Punta Bañada, 70902 Puerto Ángel, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.66409678512599,-96.49333868175745
18:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
18:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis When y’all due back? Wish I had that energy.
18:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sunrise coming into Chiapas with haze thick enough to look at a nuclear fusion generator.
18:33 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
19:29 C-YA. Glenn Zwat information about the morning net will start Monday at 0830 on 22A. Some on sit down take a drink of your coffee with some good Scottish whisky and join
19:52 TIAMAT Owen We get back late Tuesday
20:00 BISOU Robin And Tad Excellent! Looking forward to it!
20:34 Qué vendrá Yes, we just need to get out of Barra :)
21:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled GhillieSusan&John's invitation to the group.
21:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled DaMMADCat Danny's invitation to the group.
21:15 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited DaMMADCat Danny to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
21:32 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled Da MMAD Cat - Andrea's invitation to the group.
21:32 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Da MMAD Cat - Andrea to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzler is hauled out in Opequimar in PV. Hope to be back in the water within two weeks.
23:04 Maison De Sante Photos
23:05 Maison De Sante It’s not everyday you see 4 sloths at once just outside the marina!
23:11 Captain Dietmar URGENT MESSAGE FOR SV BELUGA WHO HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
AS PER OLLIE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR TRANSMISSION IN THE WATER AS WATER INGRESS IS LIKELY.
PLEASE RELAY
23:20 Captain Dietmar

They left Puerto Penasco yesterday morning and are near punta Willard
23:33 Remedy-Natalie They had a post on Facebook asking questions about their issue and I copied your message and commented t to their post.

2024.01.14 Sunday
00:43 S/VFIN (Susan) Great! No worries, we will return Jan 26.
05:23 Laura- Muirgen Muirgen headed to Isla Isabella (Mexico). Left Mazatlan yesterday to avoid low tide at harbor entrance and anchored off stone island.
06:11 Captain Dietmar thx
07:11 Perception - Jim FYI - a friend boat of ours (non-Posse) went to Isla Isabella and on to PV from Mazatlan a few days ago, and gave us this warning: _Just a heads up, this whole area is full of fishing nets that stretch for miles. We would put the engine in neutral and sail over each one between the flags/bottle floats. It was scary seeing the lines catch on the keel and stretch till they sproinged off. I wouldn't go through this area in the dark._

07:11 Perception - Jim Photos
08:07 C-YA. Glenn Isabella is great area and yes pay attention as that is long line heaven for those fishermen. I anchored in 35 feet of sand and mud and spent a wonderful week there
08:14 TIAMAT Owen Highly recommend the cross-island hike
08:14 TIAMAT Owen In theory you need a park permit, but we had one last year and nobody ever checked it even once
08:16 Rob on Avant It’s great. You’ll see boobies like you’ve never seen boobies before (and who doesn’t love boobies?)
08:28 C-YA. Glenn Yes and waking up in the morning and a whale is sleeping next to your boat while the baby which by the way is almost as big as your boat if not bigger is playing
09:01 Perception - Jim Hi Glenn - did you anchor on the south or east side of the island?
09:09 C-YA. Glenn @Perception - Jim east side nearer to isleo monia menor. At 35 feet. Away from all the coral and rocks. Watched others anchor in close then spend hours unwrapping chain from the coral. Yes the hike around the island is great. Being a backpack with water etc. also if the boobies are eating near the trail they will let you know. lol.
09:17 EVER AFTER Andrew Is the Chiapas online charge for haul out/in each way or a one time cost?
09:28 Da MMAD Cat - Andrea Da MMAD Cat - Andrea joined the group.
09:28 Rob on Avant Dinghy theft in Rio chagres, near shelter bay Panama. Reminder to always lift and lock your dinghy, even if you don’t see anybody around.

https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-3204-2/
09:36 DaMMADCat Danny DaMMADCat Danny joined the group.
10:18 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris While cruising with @BOUNDLESS and @Courage ⛵️ John @Courage ⛵️ Kristine yesterday after the whale show outside of Zihua we landed a beautiful Dorado.
10:18 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Photos
10:25 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris @TIAMAT Stephanie finally got the photo posted… we are horrible about posting and working on getting better 😆
10:32 Ohana Chad & Nicole Does anyone have a preference between club de pesca and club Nautico marinas in Cartagena. Headed there in about a week.
10:33 Ohana Chad & Nicole Actually we are looking to arrive right before the PP party
10:33 Captain Dietmar club de pesca has a panama posde party next Saturday and a bit nicer
10:37 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:40 Ohana Chad & Nicole Great. Just sent them a reservation request.
10:40 Captain Dietmar ileana is the mgr
10:41 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
10:42 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Good morning from Yelapa
10:44 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
10:45 QUESO GRANDE Lance Maricela is the mulle admin and speaks good English. This is her WhatsApp #
10:51 Ohana Chad & Nicole Awesome. Thanks. I sent her a message.
11:15 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
11:15 SUNDOWNER Lynn Good morning from Marina Flamingo, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
11:59 Qué vendrá @Captain Dietmar - just read your canal crossing update in the newsletter. Not sure if I missed it here, but you need to tell us more at the call tomorrow :) Congrats on making it through!
13:00 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I sent them a message. She replied
I know!! Thanks
We are ok. Safely anchored in Willard. Xx
13:10 BISOU Robin And Tad Don’t go to club náutico! Unless it’s changed dramatically in the past 4 years it’s pretty bad other than being in a somewhat convenient location. Very surgy, not secure, horrible bathrooms and they have this very weird way of doing a type of med-moor where they use a diver to take a bow rope down to a chain on the bottom and loop it back up to your bow again.
13:33 Ohana Chad & Nicole Good to know. Thanks
13:34 Ohana Chad & Nicole We just got a transit date of March 3rd to go through the canal. It was pretty simple for the most part.
14:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Vcard for Maricela Cardales - Club de Pesca
14:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Maricela Cardales.vcf
14:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Reminder to folks to please post vcards as well - saves re-typing all the info. One click and it’s in the address book. Thanks!
14:15 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff For the technically challenged (me) what’s a vcard and how does one post it?
14:18 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
14:18 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Using iPhone screenshots as an example. Open contact, hit “share”, choose application, choose address.
14:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It’s the electronic format of contacts that is shared across nearly all platforms. Like what .vcf is to calendars. 📅
14:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It allows users to export / import data seamlessly and electronically.
14:21 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Aha. I’ve shared contacts that way plenty of times just never knew the nomenclature. Thanks.
14:22 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Photos
14:24 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis We’ll be back to Barra in a week or so!! Can’t wait to start sailing back to the Caribbean!!
☀️ ⛵️
14:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn 53 mph going uphill with barely 1700 rpm… that’s quite a bit of torque you have there! Impressive. Oh… and the scenery is nice, too.
14:32 S/VFIN (Susan) @,☠️Delta Swizzler hey! Saw your post. Did you fix the generator?
14:34 S/VFIN (Susan) @Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis good to hear! We will be back on the 26th to head that way too
14:38 TIAMAT Owen Found the howler monkeys at Tikal
14:38 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis That’s great news!!
14:39 TIAMAT Owen Videos
14:52 C-YA. Glenn @TIAMAT Owen got yourself some howlers
14:58 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’ve driven that pass a couple times. Gorgeous! Snow!
15:03 C-YA. Glenn @Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis up by where I grew up. I remember when that was a two lane and closed often. Skied and backpacked up there
15:03 NextChapter, Shawna Photos
15:04 BOUNDLESS Nice!
15:06 NextChapter, Shawna Jumping mantas on our way south to Isla Roqueta
15:06 NextChapter, Shawna Videos
15:31 TIAMAT Stephanie Is this #2??
15:46 Courage ⛵️ John yes #2! @BOUNDLESS and we are opening a new skipjack fish market. we can’t seem to get anything but skipjack for two days!
16:15 Ever After Laura We had the same problem but a local fish man in Zihua said Dorado won’t bite unless your speed is between 7-9 kt or you use live bait
16:22 NextChapter, Shawna Yes! 2nd Dorado.They have been good size too. Fun to catch up- delicious to eat! Caught and release a TON of skipjack too!
16:34 NextChapter, Shawna @Ever After Laura that makes sense because we were doing 8.1 - 8.4 when we caught them
16:37 C-YA. Glenn One of the fattest fish in the seas and also fastest growing
16:54 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen so cool!
17:52 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim VCards are definitely nice, assuming people want all of these numbers in their contacts. But no matter what, it’s great that people share. So, from my POV, keep the info flowing in any way it’s easy for you to share.
17:59 C-YA. Glenn Yes we can pick and choose. Let it flow
18:02 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim This is an awesome tip! We’re having the same issue! Thanks.
18:13 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim walk up to one of the fisherman and ask them the amazing way the filet the dorado. Toss them some pesos and all is good learn a lot from these men and the women here at panga landing in zwat
19:54 C-YA. Glenn For you folks in Zwat don’t forget tomorrow aka Monday morning at 0830 we have the NET ON 22A. C ya
23:01 Remedy-Karl Photos
23:02 Remedy-Karl Natalie said that I should share a photo of my bread for Galley God(dess).
23:21 BISOU Robin And Tad Wow! Impressive!

2024.01.15 Monday
07:34 C-YA. Glenn @Remedy-Karl wow. I have fresh butter and honey!
08:03 NextChapter, Shawna Photos
08:03 NextChapter, Shawna Posse boat happy hour last night @ Isla Roqueta with @summerdreams @Courage ⛵️ Kristine @Courage ⛵️ John @BOUNDLESS @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris
08:03 NextChapter, Shawna Photos
08:14 Ohana Chad & Nicole Club de pesca doesn’t have room. What is the next best option for a marina in Cartagena? Club Naticio or something different
08:23 Da MMAD Cat - Andrea What happened to our bikinis in Ixtapa, right? Nice to see you here on LINE! Hope you are well!
09:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
09:10 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368521,-79.950925
09:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Serenity, Crackerjack, Fickle and Sylvia of Wasa all in Bahia del Sol Marina (El Salvador). We’re dominating the slips here!
09:11 DaMMADCat Danny Port 32 Jacksonville
4234 Lakeside Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32210 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.278505,-81.712688
09:13 QUESO GRANDE Lance
1021 11th Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.70372498538277,-81.11216146498919
09:16 QUESO GRANDE Lance Queso Grande won’t be on the call today. Celebrating Mom’s 80’s in Marathon FL.
09:16 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are in Opequimar now. Richards Marine Services should be here today. Don’t know if the will start dismantling today or just see what they are in for.
09:25 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Opequimar
Pse de la Marina 214 12, 48300 Pto Vallarta, Jalisco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.660971,-105.251242
09:26 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
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To drop a location pin
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then LOCATION
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09:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
09:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzler hauled out in Opequimar PV.
09:26 BISOU Robin And Tad
Pdte. Darío Galeana Farfan, Playa la Ropa, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62685405292611,-101.5479319646709
09:28 YO-D-YO Mary ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
09:28 Captain Dietmar set up free tracking with predict wind
https://panamaposse.com/add-to-tracking
you can use the offshore for manual postion reporting or use the predict wind data hub or garmin in reach a.m.o.
09:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We aware. We wrapped our anchor chain around something on the bottom and are in process of getting a diver. We’re in Puerto Angel and the object is at 15. 39.878 N and 96. 29.615 W.
09:28 TIAMAT Owen
W4J5+2R9, Calle 15 de Septiembre, Flores, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.92999907954712,-89.89016957885345
09:29 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:30 BISOU Robin And Tad Oh dear! We did see alot of loose mooring-type ropes and things there. We tied a plastic bottle to one rope that was drifting too close for our comfort.
09:35 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff oh that sucks. Maybe an old panga?
09:37 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76119251739844,-80.0445342588765
09:41 Courage ⛵️ John
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.82345005691093,-99.91311561316252
09:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
Playa San Bernardo, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.400376634680107,-79.08270045190964
09:43 NextChapter, Shawna
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.67700094340288,-99.72073323755862
09:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We careened our catamaran in El Salvador to fix a leak in our sail drive. Bill knows who to contact. Sorry don’t have solid cell service out in Las Perlas, Panama to stay in contact. We can send info on coordinates and pictures at some point if you are interested.
09:44 BOUNDLESS
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.82445776402194,-99.9131652340293
09:47 LOST PEARL Onno
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63554019176281,-101.5542779863127
09:50 Pause: Beth & Larry
Pascual Ortiz Rubio, 28838 La Culebra, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19467129280463,-104.6816960816315
09:51 Rob on Avant Photos
09:51 Rob on Avant Update with picture.
09:58 Laura- Muirgen Photos
09:59 Laura- Muirgen Hanging out with Weebles at Isla Isabela
09:59 Laura- Muirgen Photos
10:00 Laura- Muirgen This crazy bird is it a yellow footed boobie has been grooming itself using the reflection in the bow roller stainless
10:01 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
10:06 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Diver said it was a car 🤯
10:06 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.84651284937638,-105.8808932080865
10:08 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Album "Weebles" created.
10:11 Triaena. Tom & Patty
Vía sin nombre, Los Amores, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.748652,-105.374077
10:13 BISOU Robin And Tad How on earth would a car get out there? I’ve seen car engines used as mooring blocks but a whole car? Sorry you had that drama!
10:15 Tidings Of Joy- Joy No idea. They seemed baffled by it as well. Luckily they came right out and delay was only about an hour. Shew!
10:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:18 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy- Joy a car! Dang someone had one hell of a night
10:20 fickle - Ben And La Boheme!
10:23 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
10:24 SUNDOWNER Jeff Must've been a rental (moon laugh)
10:25 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.4922161380947,-105.4452348426088
10:27 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63567401112264,-101.5561664908497
10:29 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Angel Shelter Bay Marina phone +507 6611 2373. Excellent Engine Mechanic and AC Mechanic. We have used him three times. He will go as far as Bocas.
10:30 SUNDOWNER Lynn
C6R6+G33, Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.440515,-85.787539
10:30 Courage ⛵️ John I was a bit drunk and forgot where I parked it. sorry!
10:31 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
10:32 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Unwanted visitor… no moths were harmed.
10:33 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I have had a few of those monsters on my boat. Crazy big
10:34 Fickle Muranda You guys! And SV Crystal Seas!!!
But let’s sail away and dominate some place new 💨 ⛵️
10:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks! I scoped it all out. Will careen at the sandbar across the channel from the marina.
10:40 Fickle Muranda We’ve seen that blue boat on the dock careened
10:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Whoops. Indeed! We definitely dominate!!

10:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The look on the face is precious!
10:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Okay, so that makes six of us. Hard to keep count!!

11:14 Salacia / Peter Anyone have a working phone number or WhatsApp for Club de Pesca in Cartegena?
11:17 Aegis, Mary/Ian Adriana Club de Pesca.vcf
11:18 Qué vendrá @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris - Batteries and electronics shop in Puerto Vallarta - we used them for LifeLine batteries - Peter Karsten +52 322 182 7524
11:18 Qué vendrá I also put it in Zulip :)
11:19 NextChapter, Shawna Thank you!
11:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Seems like a lousy place to park.
11:33 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:34 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Our saviors. For only 5000 pesos.
11:38 Qué vendrá How did you find them?
11:38 Qué vendrá You can also try +52 322 159 7167, for Blanca Mejia, Peter's office assistant, or so. She usually is faster to respond. Speaks English.
11:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Group call ended.
11:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Nomination for "biggest fish" caught!?
11:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Flagged down a panga and he went in and got them.
11:43 ROLLING THUNDER Group voice call started.
11:43 ROLLING THUNDER Group call ended.
13:29 Salacia / Peter Thanks all, I’m sorted with Club de Pesca.
15:11 Laura- Muirgen Photos
15:12 Laura- Muirgen Is this a pompano?
15:19 Ohana Chad & Nicole Did you just get a slip with them?
16:00 Captain Dietmar ileana just called they are getting pretty full so they will have a dinghy dock option especially fot cats
16:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Jack Cravelle. Great fighter. Rubbish meat.
16:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn “Cravalle”. Like skipjack, some folks eat it if immediately bled. In our experience, not even Lapa-dog would eat it.
16:36 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn agree bleed it filet it find the dark red meat toss that soaks it in milk overnight and try. But return to the sea is my plan. YUK
16:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yeah. It’s a real shame, since we caught loads around Bandaras Bay. Their pig like snorting was amusing, however!
16:51 Rob on Avant Well bled, it makes good poke.
16:52 Rob on Avant Makes good poke. Must be well bled.
16:56 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn they are some heavy ones to bring in that’s for sure. Last year with my son and grandson who are both fresh water fishermen had a blast
17:55 Remedy-Natalie Any suggestions on getting ahold of Marina Ixtapa?
18:17 Courage ⛵️ John email worked great with them for me just last week.
18:18 Courage ⛵️ John they have lots of open slips. only half capacity
18:20 Courage ⛵️ John if can’t reach them can go in to fuel dock, tie off, and walk over to office. everyone is super nice and helpful imo
18:20 Remedy-Natalie Can you give me their email? I have sent them emails and they haven't responded. Do you think they have room for a Catamaran? Thanks so much
18:20 BOUNDLESS Elsa

+52 755 553 0222
18:20 Courage ⛵️ John go in at high tide if you can plan that
18:21 Remedy-Natalie Is this a number for Ixtapa?
18:21 BOUNDLESS We called Elsa in the office
18:21 Courage ⛵️ John plenty of room for cat imo. they give each boat a double slip anyway :-)
18:21 Remedy-Natalie Okay I will do that. Thank you.
18:21 Remedy-Natalie I appreciate the help 👍🏼👍🏼
18:22 Courage ⛵️ John it’s a lovely stop. and 17 peso shuttle to zihuat is a plus
18:22 Remedy-Natalie So any chance you guys mailed packages and know their mailing address?
18:23 BOUNDLESS Not me
18:23 Courage ⛵️ John i didn’t, but you can if staying there. discussed with elsa
18:24 Courage ⛵️ John and when you checkin zihuat, here is what you need…
18:24 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
18:26 Remedy-Natalie Thank you. I will save this.
18:30 VIVA Pierre & Marie In Zihua, Little trick, I checked in and checked out at same time on Friday afternoon, picked both papers on Monday AM, easier, now I’m waiting for a weather window.
18:33 TIAMAT Owen Pro tip: the port captain will tell you you have to go across town to a papelería to make copies. But in fact the orange building across the pier that sells panga ride tickets will make tickets for a nominal fee. I think I paid about 20 pesos for all of my check in copies
18:33 TIAMAT Owen *make copies
18:37 Remedy-Natalie From the beginning we've had a printer on board. In the Caribbean no one would make copies either👍🏼
18:40 TIAMAT Owen We do too, but in this case it saved us having to make a round trip back to the boat
18:48 Courage ⛵️ John now you tell me! lol
18:54 Long Windid +52 755 553 2180
+52 755 553 0222
Elsa speaks perfect English. Office closes at 6:00
19:22 S/VFIN (Susan) @Remedy-Natalie we ( FIN) are in Marina Ixtapa now. Im sorry i didnt see your post sooner. There is room in here for a cat. You do not need to wait for a high tide to enter but mind the swell. You should enter with light. There is no swell to worry about right now and hasnt been for the past few weeks. There is fuel here. Opens at 9. Elsa in office is +52 755-553 0222.. Guide book has it wrong.
19:23 S/VFIN (Susan) Office closes at 5:30
19:24 S/VFIN (Susan) @Remedy-Natalie office closes at 5:30
19:32 S/VFIN (Susan)
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66594438679202,-101.6151340372222
20:13 French Kissing-John Videos
20:14 French Kissing-John Had to share this male three-toed sloth we found by Shelter Bay a couple days ago
20:19 French Kissing-John Videos
20:20 French Kissing-John And then we found this two-toed over at La Playita a few days later
20:42 Remedy-Natalie Thank you very much!
20:50 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim In Zihua?
20:59 TIAMAT Owen Yes
22:40 Rum Truffle - Mark I am in La Cruz Marina and I am have parts delivered by FedEx from USA.

FedEx have held my package and sent this message:

Start:
Thanks for writing to us. We inform you that the shipment is detained at Guadalajara customs because all shipments above $1000 USD require consignee to have a Registry Federal Certificate (RFC) number secured by Mexican tax authorities and it must be indicated on the commercial invoice below or next to the consignees name. Consignee must register as an importer in the "Padron Importadores del Servicio de Administration Tributaria" of the Mexican Government prior to import.
Ends:

I do not think I can get an RFC as a British citizen on a yacht in transit.

Can anyone help me out or give me a way ahead, please.
23:42 Qué vendrá We were told to never directly ship things from abroad to Mexico, as it is likley to get stuck in customs, just as you describe. If you use freight fowarder, like DekoMarine, they have this all figured out and get your stuff through customs in no time. My suggestion would be at this point to call DekoMarine or some other shipping company to give you an advice on how to deal with it. They know Mexican regulations.

2024.01.16 Tuesday
05:48 C-YA. Glenn @Rum Truffle - Mark had the same issue but dhl. Ask the customs agent to assign you an agent and send the forms to you. If you know Ralph long term American living there in La cruz he can give you insight. As soon as I asked for a Aga’s t assigned to me they sent me the forms and a week later after signing the forms basically saying I am not re sailing it and or for a profit I received my part
06:25 Long Windid @French Kissing-John
08:43 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
08:43 LOST PEARL Onno Viva! In Zihuatanejo
08:45 French Kissing-John
Guna Yala Comarca, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.587951121723258,-78.87977635311194
09:05 Remedy-Karl Unfortunately you are using FedEx instead of DHL but the process is probably the same and I'll give emails below for anyone else.

Our shipment got hung up in Guadalajara so I called and received the email for Rosalba Hernandez - ejecutivo_gdl_4@codex.com.mx who connected me to Giovanni Huerta - giovanni.huerta@codex.com.mx . I forwarded My TIP to him as the importer and the shipment was released. Second shipment I automatically sent the TIP to the first email with tracking number attached and it went straight through.

I'm sure that there are equivalent people for FedEx.
09:09 Maison De Sante
479P+F4X, Gamboa, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.117508332133314,-79.71607790424876
10:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Does this work for Ixtapa? I’ve got a DHL package arriving Jan 24
10:53 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We had a package shipped down from Vancouver WA with 2 mixing elbows for our engine and it arrived within 6 days through FedEx without any issues or extra costs. It was surprising and even the marina walere shocked we didn't have to pay extra when they delivered it. It's a crap shoot on what passes through customs in Mexico. Our speargun ended up being "stuck" in customs indefinitely.
10:56 TIAMAT Owen We’ve had the best luck with DHL for direct shipment into MX, though they charge an arm and a leg. We’ve used Deko for all larger imports
11:05 Remedy-Karl I can't answer from experience but just did it again for a package to Barra and 🤞🏼
11:19 Remedy-Karl Hi Susan. Natalie just called and spoke with someone, presumably Elsa because it was in English, who said to call back in a week, Catamarans are hard to fit.

She also wouldn't give us an address to ship something saying that we have to be staying there. Sigh.

Will you be there for a few weeks if we need too use your boat name to send a package?
11:44 Vanessa☀️Mundays Off Hey there! In barra, where can we stop by to pick up flags? Anyone here in town, in person?
11:46 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Marina office has them
11:49 Vanessa☀️Mundays Off Great thank you!
12:42 BISOU Robin And Tad @Remedy-Karl hi I saw your post. We’ll be in the marina until Feb 3 or 4 and you can use our name SV Bisou if you’d like.
12:50 Qué vendrá Hi Vanessa! We are in the marina, stop by when you come here. Dock G18.
13:56 NextChapter, Shawna Photos
13:57 NextChapter, Shawna Caught a sailfish on Next Chapter, our first ever bill fish! Pretty excited around here!
Would have thrown it back but we think it may have had a heart attack and wouldn’t have made it!
14:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We usually ask the seller to put a receipt in that either says repaired or a lesser amount . That way it doesn’t get stuck in customs.
14:54 Captain Dietmar Photos
14:55 Captain Dietmar @🦜Maison de Sante @Maison De Sante in the Gatun Locks
17:35 Maison De Sante Photos
17:36 Maison De Sante Favorite photo of our canal crossing! One of the guys managing the money fists from shore took this photo of our group! Wahoo!
17:36 Maison De Sante Monkey
17:41 Ever After Laura Does anyone have any information they could share about Starlink router conversion kits (converting from 110 to 12v) please send links to what is needed. Preferably kits from Amazon. Thank you!
17:53 Rum Truffle - Mark Suggest you join FB group Starlink on boats- all the options on there but do do a search!
17:58 Ever After Laura Great idea. Thank you!
17:59 Perception - Jim I did this a more than a year ago on Perception, before there were Amazon kits. I bought a Peplink router which runs off 12V to replace the Starlink router (and to have cellular options), sourced a PoE injector and 12V to 48V boost converter, and hacked the Starlink cable to make it work. I'd recommend an Amazon kit to replace what I did with my hack, but you'll still want to think about what to do for a router/access point as I believe the Starlink provided router still requires 120VAC.
18:12 TIAMAT Owen Another Guatemala tip for anyone who uses local phone SIMs: don’t bother with the MX Telcel Latin-America packet. It’s more expensive with less coverage than just buying a Claro or Tigo SIM in Guatemala, which are available in essentially every corner store. We paid less than $10 USD for a week of coverage whereas the Telcel packet was about $25
18:13 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
18:14 Courage ⛵️ John our new friends
18:24 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll It just never gets old.
18:27 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That’s a large flock!
18:27 Courage ⛵️ John the corkscrew leaps and the upside down flipper-like moves were super cool. they are clearly having fun!
18:39 S/VFIN (Susan) @Remedy-Karl we would be happy to accept a pkg while we are there and thats until Jan 27.
18:44 S/VFIN (Susan) @Remedy-Karl what about going over there? Just an “in person” visit? Theres just something weird bec i see empty slips that fit cats.
19:01 Remedy-Karl Definitely in the care, but we are a few weeks out and trying to make plans. The marinas have been extremely difficult to contact and deal with.
19:06 BISOU Robin And Tad If you’re coming during Sailfest (Feb 11 to 24 everywhere around here will be full. It’s huge and boats come from all over. We have to be in PV by mid March otherwise we’d stay!
19:06 BISOU Robin And Tad https://porlosninos.com/sailfest-2024/
19:36 Remedy-Natalie Sunset from Ipala, Jalisco, MX
19:36 Remedy-Natalie Photos
19:39 TIAMAT Owen Photos
19:39 TIAMAT Owen Tikal did its best to impress!
19:45 Captain Dietmar thank you
19:46 Captain Dietmar thank you
19:53 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Hey! We’re anchored right in front of you. 👋
19:55 Remedy-Natalie Yes, 💯 I saw you on AIS when we came in. Download the picture. Great shot of your boat♥️♥️
20:07 Rum Truffle - Mark How was that anchorage?
20:08 Rum Truffle - Mark Going there on the 18th

20:35 Remedy-Natalie Quiet. Little bit of a swell but we are a little further out from shore. If we were staying I'd go closer to shore but we are leaving in the am. Anchor grabbed first try. Have out 4:1.
20:48 Rum Truffle - Mark Great thanks , following you down South. Fair winds
21:20 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Date night on Dawn Patrol! 🥺
21:20 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
21:24 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Photos
21:29 VIVA Pierre & Marie Album "1/16/24" created.
22:16 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Maison De Sante you all look like you’re having a fun transit. Congrats! Hope you’re celebrating big at Shelter Bay!
22:25 Remedy-Karl I see you! 😁
22:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Water pump?
22:30 Qué vendrá I will send you some links and suggestions in DM tomorrow
23:32 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Generator water pump. 🤪

2024.01.17 Wednesday
07:49 Laura- Muirgen Photos
07:49 Laura- Muirgen San Blas sunset last night
07:50 Laura- Muirgen Took the La Tovara Jungle Tour in San Blas yesterday. Highly recommend it. Christian was a wonderful guide.
08:09 Remedy-Karl Photos
08:10 Remedy-Karl unsent a message.
08:15 Remedy-Karl Sunrise, Ipala, Jalisco, MX
08:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Please send contact info!

09:15 S/VFIN (Susan) @TIAMAT Owen what about an E sim?
09:15 TIAMAT Owen I am not aware that any of the local carriers offer them
09:15 TIAMAT Owen ATT MX does
09:16 TIAMAT Owen Whereas physical SIMs are available in almost every corner store in Guatemala. They’ll have a little Claro or Tigo sign outside
09:19 TIAMAT Owen To expand on this, I had an ATT MX eSIM for a while. It was a pain to acquire (even most ATT MX stores couldn’t do it). The data was cheap but the coverage was terrible outside of big cities
09:25 Remedy-Karl US ATT plans include Central America at no extra cost
10:02 Laura- Muirgen @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We are anchored in Bahia Matanchen and we went to shore, asked the guy at the restaurant to watch the dingy (tipped him when we got back) walked a mile into town to the jungle park to this address: San Blas-Tepic 46, 63776 Matanchén, Nay.
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM
Phone: 323 116 9997
10:38 TIAMAT Owen I don't like paying US plan prices ;-)
10:38 BRIGADOON 3 Sailed through the minefield of long lines near Manzanillo. We sailed slowly right over 6 lines with incident. We will post the waypoints on the Pp
10:39 BRIGADOON 3 P Posse website
11:41 Remedy-Natalie 19°56.795'N . 105°29.929'W
Long line between Ipala, Jalisco and Chamela.
11:44 Captain Dietmar stunning
13:48 Remedy-Natalie Caught 6 fish today and none were keepers.😔.
13:48 Remedy-Natalie Photos
13:56 Remedy-Karl That was one big Jack though!
14:32 Laura- Muirgen Thanks
16:21 Remedy-Karl Photos
16:21 Remedy-Karl One of those days! Black and red feather.
16:32 Remedy-Karl I think I'll combine ☝🏼 with 👇🏼
16:33 Remedy-Karl Photos
16:35 Remedy-Karl Photos
16:35 Remedy-Karl Sorry about the spam, but this is a better photo
16:36 TIAMAT Stephanie Oh yeah! Love the color!
16:50 C-YA. Glenn @Remedy-Karl wow curious with all these big fish. Catch and release or what do you do with all this meat
16:51 Remedy-Karl First time ever. Gonna chow! 😆
16:51 Remedy-Karl Just the mahi though. The others were returned for having dark red meat.
16:51 TIAMAT Stephanie We divide ours up and eat it over time from our freezer. But we also have 4 people on board.
17:37 Remedy-Karl We turned that into 8 bags for the freezer plus fish sammies tonight!
19:05 C-YA. Glenn Amazing with all those big fish. I am single handed so if I get anything big it is C-YA
19:06 C-YA. Glenn Zwat folks. 0830. Channel 22a the net has started so tune in and pipe up and enjoy
19:58 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
19:58 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Rounding Cabo Corrientes this evening
21:04 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim rock on have a safe sail south
21:14 Courage ⛵️ John
Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76358085415981,-96.1219496279955
21:16 Courage ⛵️ John safely tucked and checked in at marina chahue in huatulco. looking like crossing to chiapad will be next wed/thur/fri. will review with monday call for input and guidance.
21:16 Courage ⛵️ John *chiapas
21:34 Remedy-Karl Just drag them til they're dead! 😂
22:52 Qué vendrá Wow, looks like there is really a firece competition this season for the Biggest Fish Award :)
22:54 Qué vendrá Brigadoon - what was the incident? Or did you mean 'no incident'?

2024.01.18 Thursday
07:00 Ohana Chad & Nicole We are going to Cartagena from Bonaire and would like to enter through Boca Grande inlet. I guess there is a wall there. Is it safe to enter that inlet? My buddy makes it sound like it might not be safe.
07:06 OZ  Steve & Susan Very safe. It’s well-marked. I saw 12’ under the hull at a minimum.
07:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thank you
07:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thank you!
08:40 BRIGADOON 3 Sorry I meant non incident. We just glided over them between two buoys.
09:08 EVER AFTER Andrew Is any of the Posse still at La Roqueta? We leave from Zihua today by noon. Looks like a 19hour sail (motor). Any suggestions about La Roqueta?
09:51 BISOU Robin And Tad La Roqueta is easy to access although I recommend that you enter during the daylight. Only because where you’ll be anchoring there are odd moorings here and there which you won’t see in the dark. We anchored at 16* 49’.416N 099* 54’.179W in 7m sand. You can enter/ leave either side of Isla Roqueta and be sure to call the capitanía on VHF 16 on entry and departure. The beach is a fun place to stop and people watch and maybe have a bite to eat.
09:53 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
09:53 Courage ⛵️ John just had an earthquake epicentered here
09:54 Courage ⛵️ John strange feeling having your boat shake in the water. woah!
10:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I felt it in Oaxaca City.
10:04 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can you please take a quick look at our boat and make sure all’s well?
10:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
C. de Manuel Fernández Fiallo 203, Zona Feb 10 2015, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.06026838652858,-96.72277365762415
10:09 Courage ⛵️ Kristine @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff John will take a look at your boat now.
10:11 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
10:11 Courage ⛵️ John you boat looks fine
10:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks a lot John. We miss it already lol.
10:34 Courage ⛵️ John “earthquake while on yacht” was not on my bingo card 🤣
10:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We experienced a fairly strong quake at Ventura Marina in CA a few years ago. Was wild. Boat was jerking around in the slip and all the masts were swaying a bit crazily. Unsettling for sure.
10:40 C-YA. Glenn It is a trip for sure to be on the boat during an earthquake been on two
10:47 SV Whirlwind @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris just sent you a DM
10:54 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hola Maciek & PP some of you were asking our our trip to Oaxaca so I thought I would share it here. Boat is at Marina Chahue. We rented a car at Europcar online then picked it up in La Crucecita (5 mins from Marina). From there we drove to Oaxaca but first making a stop at Mezcal Real Minero for a 3hr tour of their mezcal factory. Then drove into the city. We are staying at Casa de Sierra Azul which is in Centro and walking distance to all the main attactions. From research we will see the following sites and eat at these restaurants:
1. Monte Alban
2. Templo de santo Domingo
3. Museo de las cultures
4. Museo de los pontores
5. Museo de art contemporano
6. Hierve el Agua
7. Zocolo
8. Cathedral
9. Mercado Benito Juarez
10. Mercado 20 de Noviembre
11. Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
Restaurants-
1. Criollo
2. Levadura de olla
3. Tika’aya
4. Casa Oaxaca Reataurant
5. Boulenc-breakfast
11:45 SV Whirlwind @Tidings Of Joy- Joy sounds like a great line up, share pics please.
11:52 Remedy-Natalie Thanks for the details
12:24 NextChapter, Shawna We are right next to you and it just shook the boat like an engine starting or we thought something on our generator malfunctioned! But like @Courage ⛵️ John said your boat looks great!
12:24 NextChapter, Shawna We are heading up there Saturday! Thanks for the great ideas
12:25 NextChapter, Shawna unsent a message.
12:33 Captain Dietmar please add restaurant
LAS QUINCE LETRAS
12:46 BRIGADOON 3 Wow. Thank you.
12:52 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Actually going there for lunch today!
13:37 Captain Dietmar enjoy !
14:34 Cerca Trova-Bruce Dinner Key Marina
3400 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.727011,-80.23546
15:03 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.300132,-104.836691
15:56 EVER AFTER Andrew https://maps.app.goo.gl/nHHMYmTciWAuJEASA
16:01 Pause: Beth & Larry Added a new note.
16:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Btw for anyone interested in driving from Chahue to Oaxaca on the most direct route the road is atrocious. Broken, cracked, huge pot holes, almost completely washed out in many areas and you go on a single lane dirt. That being said we made it fine. There is a toll road route that’s an hour longer that we’ll probably take back.
17:33 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff The tractor is on what’s left of the 2 lane road in that section.
18:05 Rob on Avant Like many Mexican ‘highways’ that was laid out by a one eyed drunken burro with a broken leg. The longer route via Salina Cruz is much better.
18:18 🦜Maison de Sante Have they finished the highway to puerto Escondido?
18:42 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Great scenery though.
18:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yes. I took that to take Gwen to the airport. Good road from Chahue to Escondido.
18:50 🦜Maison de Sante There has been a high project from puerto Escondido to Oaxaca city for decades. When we left MX, word was they had finished that highway.
19:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Restaurant report. Las Quince Letras… Excellent!

Tonight; Criollo
19:37 🦜Maison de Sante *highway project
19:43 Qué vendrá Thank you!
20:52 Laura- Muirgen Photos
20:52 Laura- Muirgen The sky was on fire in Chácala tonight
21:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That’s gorgeous! Photo of the year nomination!!
21:29 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Added a new note.
22:09 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Stunning 🤩
22:10 BISOU Robin And Tad (smile with heart eyes)
22:19 Captain Dietmar roads are quaint and laid out by what Rob said
on the plus side you will win any offroad video game going forward

22:20 Captain Dietmar dang
22:35 Tidings Of Joy- Joy So cool!!! 🤩

2024.01.19 Friday
07:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn “Offroad” goes to those foolish enough to take the direct route from San Cristobel to Palenque (Mexico). It shouldn’t even qualify as being called a road, not even to four wheel drive vehicles! If anyone finds themselves tempted… DON’T!
09:44 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis There was only working on one small part, about 300 feet down to one lane, the whole way there. On the way back open the whole way.
10:40 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We need to ship an anchor from the states to the Puerto Vallarta area. I’m trying to get ahold of Deko Marine and have sent an email and left a voicemail yesterday. Haven’t heard anything back and the voicemail was fairly informal. The number I used was 619.571.0700. Wondering if this aligns with other’s experience. (Feeling antsy to get things in motion… 🙃)
10:42 Remedy-Natalie I can't answer your question but someone posted this persons name and number as an agent to import items into Mexico. Juan Arias
+52 322 205 3504

Maybe he can help
10:51 C-YA. Glenn @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim here is another. Her name is Nora and her number is 16193735387
11:01 EVER AFTER Andrew We made it to La Roqueta.!! Nice sail more than half the time. The wind stopped about 50 miles from our destination at about 10pm. (Actually better than we expected). Seas we're pleasant with waves about a meter and we'll spaced. 2 skipjack returns to Neptune. One lost lure.
From La Roqueta, does/did anyone stop along the way to Port Angel or did y'all just power on thru to Huatulco?
11:05 C-YA. Glenn Port Angel is nice two days then as you sail south several boats you can anchor in at the national park fo Huatulco
11:48 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Anchored in Puerto Angel and caught a car. See our markers in active captain if you anchor there.
11:51 BOUNDLESS We liked Puerto Angel, it’s a good stop on the way to Huatulco, and not as rolly as the other bays
11:59 Laura- Muirgen Photos
11:59 Laura- Muirgen 48” dorado
12:10 BOUNDLESS Photos
13:29 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Hi PP I have limited internet access. Has anyone got pointers on entering Bonacca Anchorage, Guanaja? Are Navionics charts accurate? We draft 7'. Thanks for any input.
13:39 Captain Dietmar Sv Fred again ran aground in roatan 6 years back . use sat charts for validation of safe waypoints
13:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff In case you haven’t tried, Zaragoza in PV sells anchors.
15:29 Courage ⛵️ John Hey just a quick report on Marina Chahue and Pedro, “the man.”

Pedro and his brother have been the best ambassadors and service providers to this marina. He meets every boat and will help with anything you need. For example, he ran to pemex for us and brought back 190 liters of diesel and siphoned into our tanks before we even finished breakfast. He and his brother are going to take me out fishing Monday, because I wanted to fill our freezer with spanish mackerel and red snapper. So, we could not say enough positive things about Pedro and his brother. We reached him on whatsapp almost immediately.

Pedro told us marina chahue is under very new management (and pedro says they know little about boats lol). They do not know about Panama Posse, so @Captain Dietmar you may want to reach out to reconnect them to our community. Next Chapter and we tried when checking in one after the other and got blank stares when asking for a discount. just fyi.

Waiting for our tpec window in comfort and peace.
15:32 Courage ⛵️ John Pedro Chahue
+529581163079

15:50 Rum Truffle - Mark When I was there last it was full of pangas, the only anchor spot was right in the middle; is that still the same now?
15:54 C-YA. Glenn @Rum Truffle - Mark I anchored as you are coming in to the left. I have a 40 for monohull was there less then two months ago and all was well single handed and loved it. Dingy landed to the right of the pier. To be honest I do t think the port captain office really cared if I checked in or not. Some good places to eat along the beach. Next beach up is a clothing optional beach the only one that is licensed in Mexico
15:54 BOUNDLESS Yes, can’t go to the right, and no mooring balls

Stay towards the beach on the left
15:55 Rum Truffle - Mark Perfect
15:56 Rum Truffle - Mark Okay Portside on entry; thanks
15:57 C-YA. Glenn @Rum Truffle - Mark yes just watch for some of the free floating small floats. Forgot how. Just a few days ago there anchor grabbed a car below. Think the put the lat long on here in chat. So scroll back
16:00 Rum Truffle - Mark Photos
16:00 Rum Truffle - Mark Did you mean here?
16:02 BOUNDLESS Yes, Playa Pantheon
16:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
16:03 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff This is where we snagged the sunken car.
16:06 BOUNDLESS Photos
16:07 BOUNDLESS And there’s a cool tiny beach tucked up on the left, good snorkeling, and concrete steps up to the top of the hill, with incredible views of the bay and the sea
16:08 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks for getting that together Glenn
16:08 C-YA. Glenn Get as far in to the left as you can. Dropped in 25 feet and tossed out 125 feet of chain and barely moved
16:09 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) listen in tomorrow let’s have some fun
16:10 Rum Truffle - Mark Photos
16:10 S/VFIN (Susan) Can’t as I am in Lake Tahoe at the moment! FIN is at marina ixtapa.
16:10 Rum Truffle - Mark Ok, when I did a pit stop overnight I was here! At the pin.
16:17 Rum Truffle - Mark Looks like I had a near miss last Feb then!
16:39 Captain Dietmar copy that can you send me Pedro's whatsapp ?
16:43 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @Courage ⛵️ John put this in… relaying:

Pedro +52 958 116 3079

16:46 Rum Truffle - Mark Done
16:52 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John wow I hope it is an improvement as that place could be great spot to stop and ensure your boat is safe and go explore so much to do there. Last person in charge was so worried about why I did not check in for 8 months anywhere. Port captain could care less but if going across the t peck port captain will stop you if he thinks it’s unsafe. Oh bring your own toilet seat ? Outside showers as the inside was trashed
17:14 Courage ⛵️ John inside shower and bathrooms are functional and clean.

one thing to note, it is quite shallow in back half of marina (as in 7.4’ this morning in our slip at high tide, double confirmed with thru-hull and handheld sounders). when we came in rounding the back buoy we saw 6.4’ at high tide. but front half is deeper. power is not functional in every slip. still, imo it is a nice (and necessary) stop with a great town, beaches, and access to lots inland. Also, Port captain was straightforward. Just our experiences and observations. YMMV.
17:22 C-YA. Glenn @Courage ⛵️ John awesome good news’s yes port captain to me was great. Marina sucked when I was there a year ago so happy to hear it has improved. Great town
17:35 Courage ⛵️ John full number for pedro is +52 958 116 3079
17:36 Courage ⛵️ John oh nvm i just saw someone relayed (hahaha)
17:55 C-YA. Glenn Stickers
18:25 C-YA. Glenn Well for you folks coming to Zi What ! Tried another place being a single handed sailor who loves good food. This place beats ANY anytime. Olga s
18:26 C-YA. Glenn Photos
18:27 C-YA. Glenn 7-10 minute walk along the bike path little jig and jag to the right toward the road to La Ropa. Great date place for sure Good for great people and I had a date with a glass of good red wine. I highly recommend.
19:06 BISOU Robin And Tad Can you pin it on Google maps?
19:07 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Monroe County, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.83221043690063,-80.78529704539768
19:26 C-YA. Glenn @BISOU Robin And Tad she is on Google maps. Olga’s. 0.7 miles

2024.01.20 Saturday
07:32 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
07:32 Cerca Trova-Bruce Friday night sunset at Dinner Key East anchorage, Coconut Grove, FL.
08:03 QUESO GRANDE Lance Nice! Which way are you going? We are in Pennekamp State park but heading your way once the weather cooperates. Can you share your anchorage location? TIA
08:18 Captain Dietmar thank you
08:18 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Miami, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.72339006882033,-80.226983301137
08:21 Captain Dietmar
CF63+WJ, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.410589,-75.544022
08:22 Cerca Trova-Bruce We are at Dinner Key East anchorage. We’re picking up my daughter and her husband tonight and heading toward Key Largo area for the week. They leave on the 27th back to Portland, OR. Maybe we will cross paths. How long are you going to be in the Key Largo area? Are you on the inside or outside?
09:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://maps.app.goo.gl/rwD4fzPgHgAmnD8bA?g_st=ic Sorry we missed it!
09:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Kathryn's in Portland, now. Seems like the whole city is down with the weather: ice, fallen trees, black outs... you'd think it was a third world city!
09:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You sure it was the restaurant and not the date that affected your rating? (moon laugh)
09:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We really enjoyed brunch at La Terracita. Overlooks the beach. Excellent food. Kathryn and I were on a date... with each other! https://maps.app.goo.gl/9m6ZKUq9XeaFkmQE9?g_st=ic
09:27 Cerca Trova-Bruce Yep. Portland only gets big snows every 5 years or so. They don’t have snow removal equipment for lots of snow and lost drivers don’t know how to deal with snow. The news usually shows clips of cars doing bumper car down the streets crashing into every car parked on the street. I’ve been in that situation and luckily not gotten hit, but did get to witness crazy drivers spinning out of control down the streets. Good grief!
09:43 QUESO GRANDE Lance We are on the outside and will stay in Pennekamp State park (Key Largo) until next week sometime. Need to be in Ft Lauderdale by Feb 1 to get some work done.
09:46 Cerca Trova-Bruce I just sent you a PM to take this conversation offline.
09:50 C-YA. Glenn @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn single hand sailor no dates for me
11:47 Courage ⛵️ John We are enjoying yummy cappuccinos, cinnamon roles, huevos rancheros and frittata at west park cafe in downtown huatulco. Recommend!
11:51 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
11:57 Courage ⛵️ John the owner and his wife said daily they make fresh blue corn tortillas, rosemary/olive bread, and salsas verde/roja. truly delicious.
12:27 EVER AFTER Andrew Videos
12:29 EVER AFTER Andrew No records for Ever After. Will taste great all the same. Caught 45 miles south of Acapulco.
12:29 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Looks good. If you’re gonna be there a couple of days we really liked Sabor de Oaxaca- try Mi Mero Mole Sampler appetizer - per Tiamat
13:04 Qué vendrá We have escaped from Barra! :)
13:05 Qué vendrá Photos
13:09 Remedy-Natalie FYI We just arrived to Marina Puerto de Navidad in Barre. Told them we were PP members, and we did join before October 31. Josie explained that the PP discount use only active October through December 31.
13:10 Remedy-Natalie Auto correct made that difficult to understand. The discount is given October through December 31
13:11 Captain Dietmar COMMUNICATIONS 101
1) Please click reply when you reply to a post by highlighting the text and tapping reply
2) No need to say we take this comm offline or PM me directly - just do it direclty
3) This is the high season and a lot of comms take place - if it get's too much trun of notifications and read them 1 or 2 or 3 times a day
4) GESTALT - https://panamaposse.com/gestalt
Speak from your own experiences rather than giving advice or opinions

Use “I” statements instead of “You” statements –
IE: We sailed from A to B and … this is what happened to us
DON’T: “you should sail from A to B and you could do this … ”

Don’t speak in generalities be specific share a relevant past experience – both good and bad.

PLEASE SHARE EXPERIENCES and FACTS NOT OPINIONS
13:21 Cerca Trova-Bruce I have found often times people don’t look for PM messages, so I’ve often nudged them in the group to look, whether it’s LINE or WhatsApp. Just my experience, FWIW.
14:06 Qué vendrá That’s what we were told, too. We had to pay full price for Jan.
14:25 EVER AFTER Andrew Like many of you, I came from the corporate world and daily I was inundated with group e mail and text. I will only "reply all" in the public line chat if there is a potential that all 200 plus boats will benefit/enjoy a comm. Please contact Laurie or I directly if there's another matter we need to know as a DM. This will help us better manage our comms if all parties similarly manage the process.
14:28 Qué vendrá Again, please consider Zulip. It allows to monitor only the conversations that are of interest, mute other or just not subscribe to specific channels. Being here last year, I know this conversation will become even more busy and more confusing that it is now.
16:35 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Key Largo, FL 33037, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.12764124248527,-80.40141148037459
16:42 🦜Maison de Sante
Bocas del Toro District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.331930204089657,-82.24619138985871
16:46 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis @🦜Maison de Sante let me know about that place. Sundowner has perked my interest about that area to park/retire.
16:55 C-YA. Glenn @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis in park and retire each place I go since 2018. lol
18:01 Remedy-Karl
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.196275,-104.683764
18:08 S/VFIN (Susan) I believe it was a date with a glass of red
18:57 🦜Maison de Sante Likewise ;)
19:07 Maison De Sante Photos
19:07 Maison De Sante Current slip rates and fuel costs for shelter bay marina fyi
19:08 Maison De Sante Panama posse gets 15% discount
20:12 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) had one glass but hey if I see a red head sure. Dinner on me
20:24 Remedy-Karl Photos
20:24 C-YA. Glenn Yummy
20:25 Remedy-Karl Fresh salt and pepper mahi, cream spinach, potato mash
21:26 TIAMAT Owen Can any of the folks who have made it down to Costa Rica confirm that you can check in yourself at Playa del Coco now? Or do you still have to go into Marina Papagayo to checkin?
21:28 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We checked ourselves in at Playa de cocos. Aside from the time, no costs. Just the taxi fees to the airport and waiting on the officials. 👍
21:35 🦜Maison de Sante Yes. You can self-check in and obtain your tip. No need to use an agent for Marina Papagayo but you will need to do a final stop back at the port captain in coco if you intend to go to marina Papagayo because they treat it as a different Zarpe. If you do not intend to go to marina Papagayo, your process is complete as soon as you are done with the aduana at the airport.
21:39 TIAMAT Owen Thanks

2024.01.21 Sunday
07:48 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Well, THAT’s forward looking by Starlink
07:48 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:55 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
08:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you.
09:20 fickle - Ben Get ready for them to rename all the plans again 😂
09:21 Remedy-Karl AND increase the prices! 😆
09:23 BISOU Robin And Tad Wow is that for real?
10:39 Qué vendrá Long lines south of Manzanillo
18 57.831N
104 17.320W
We passed near the east end of it. Panga nearby.
11:35 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.84752600269563,-105.8778289520236
12:21 Perception - Jim Perception has finally escaped from the pools at Marina el Cid in Mazatlan.
12:34 Fickle Muranda @fickle - Ben Forget this sailing around the world nonsense. Let’s go to Mars! The message I’m receiving is that we’ll have signal there.
13:30 Courage ⛵️ John i need to start work on securing my vessel for space travel. new engine, heat shields, oxygen creation, solar sails… no problem!
14:07 Rum Truffle - Mark What about a dilithium crystals-Amazon.Mx ?
15:03 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Islandia, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.5058649764576,-80.18434675345898
15:08 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+F7P, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368387074906856,-79.95133090764284
16:39 EVER AFTER Andrew https://maps.app.goo.gl/6KvwFLvm3ZAMecbv7
17:33 Ohana Chad & Nicole Well I don’t think Mars is in my sail plan for 2024…..Currently we are in Cartagena and looking to head to San Blas in about 10 days. Here is my question. Should we head strait to San Blas or is there cool stuff to see between here and there? I am also a bit concerned about the waves with a strait shot to San Blas. We had plenty of fun with waves getting to Columbia and my crew has informed me that they would prefer a less bumpy ride.
17:33 Ohana Chad & Nicole If there is cool stuff please let me know what everyone has liked between here and San Blas
18:00 BRIGADOON 3 We didn’t see any after Manzanilla.
18:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I just got to figure out where to get diesel…….

27,816,922 times.
Though Summer may be able to do it using just one engine some of the way. That’d help.

18:22 Rum Truffle - Mark unsent a message.
18:23 Rum Truffle - Mark Victor Otero Obladia Port Authority & Customs.vcf
18:29 Rum Truffle - Mark I went to Obladia- arrived am, checked in on round robin, all walking, all crew, many copies. Then head off two three hours to anchorage; holding your cruising permit. I loved the unspoilt SN Blas prior to going to more commercialised areas as you move towards Linton.
What’s app Victor 24 hr before.
19:07 S/VFIN (Susan) We certainly did and listed in PP
19:09 S/VFIN (Susan) @EVER AFTER Andrew congratulations!!! Dont step on the sunken car 🫣
19:16 S/VFIN (Susan) @Rum Truffle - Mark i think you mean Puerto Obaldia, Panama?
19:22 Rum Truffle - Mark Correct
19:50 BISOU Robin And Tad We really enjoyed the more unspoiled part of Panama from Puerto Obaldia up to the more popular areas. Advantages of checking there is that you get all your docs on the spot (need lots of USD cash as everything is cash only all the way through the area until Linton Bay and NO ATMs or any way to get cash. Highlights for us were Isla Pinos, Mamitupu, Mono Island, Playon Chico/ Snug Harbour, and then of course Green Island and all the other more popular places. Use Eric Bauhaus’ guide for waypoints and info.
20:05 Maison De Sante Thanks for the info. How much Cash 💰 do you recommend to have on hand for these places?
21:34 Rum Truffle - Mark It’s more correct to say carry lots of small bills to pay for fruit, fish, fees etc I went top to bottom and $200 in small bills served me well. No ATMs and grocery stores are very small. Most of your early trade will be from dugouts!
21:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Totally!! I was shocked!
21:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn See https://www.starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-1369-87323-78?regionCode=SV
23:52 BISOU Robin And Tad It depends. You may wish to buy molas (we bought alot!) and lobsters, fish, fruit and veggies, etc. I don’t know how long you plan to be there but we went through USD $1000 in the 10 weeks we were there! By the time you spend about $250 on checking in and cruising permit, then local anchoring fees (usually $10 a time) plus buy a few molas ($25-$50 each) and then stock up on fruit and veggies from the boat that comes around, have an excursion to the waterfalls and maybe a meal on Iban’s island by the Swimming Pool (Hollandes Quays) you’ll find that it disappears quickly!

2024.01.22 Monday
06:41 Maison De Sante Thank you @Rum Truffle - Mark and @BISOU Robin And Tad for the added details 💕⛵️😃
07:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Good morning, Folks. Anyone have experience / insight regarding exploring the islands in the Golfo de Fonseca, Honduras? From Good Nautical, seems check/in-out is super easy. Area is pictureque. However, it's not entirely shielded from the Papagayos. We're trying to decide if that should be a stop en route to CR from Bahia del Sol. Thanks!
07:38 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim La Cruz recos needed, please:

1) We need to polish the boat, deep clean the topsides, and polish stainless.

2) need to have bottom cleaned

We had a so-so cleaning job in San Carlos. Hoping to have a better crack at it here… anyone have someone you liked?
07:48 C-YA. Glenn Photos
07:49 C-YA. Glenn Aaron does an excellent job for folks in La cruz
08:09 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Islandia, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.50597630870001,-80.18439753969578
08:14 🦜Maison de Sante I do not recommend Jose. I used him for several projects and each time he would get more aggressive with his price and want more money after the project was done on what I already considered a high quote. He did this to a couple other boats I knew as well. He also broke a few things.
08:33 Remedy-Karl We second Aron!
08:34 C-YA. Glenn @🦜Maison de Sante agree he did it to me once then got in my chest in town going off on me in Spanish full well knowing he did speak English
08:34 C-YA. Glenn Aaron is always willing always happy and if he can’t do it he finds a way or someone else
08:45 EVER AFTER Andrew Israel.vcf
08:48 EVER AFTER Andrew We have always used Israel and referred others to him. He's mostly PV, but works La Cruz too. He is honest and resected. English speaking. He knows everyone and has a referral network for things he doesn't do. His nephew Randy is his diver.. His pricing is fair. He's the very best in the area.
08:52 Captain Dietmar SY Kyrie was part of the Fonseca yachtclub and pinned down for a few days due to high spillover winds in a strange combination
of wind tidal flow and swell
but most yachts have reported a free and enjoyable time at isla el Tigre
la union el Salvador with a lot less gang violence may now also be an option but you would be the first to report back
08:55 Captain Dietmar the money penny anchorage in Northern nicaragua on the edge of the golf de Fonseca has several Nicaraguan patrol boats who do not want you to anchor there ..( smuggling / migration / territorial defense )
09:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Copy that. Epsilon-Bill anchored at Punta Amapala last year for an overnight without incident. We
09:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We'd prefer not to encounter a hostile navy, though!
09:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We're getting our Zarpe here before leaving, so La Union is not currently an option.
09:30 Laura- Muirgen Looking for someone who has gone through Guatamala, El Salavador, Costa Rica and Pamana with pets on board. We have 3 cats and we are trying to figure out the in and outs of it and which countries we are going to and which we are going to skip. I've been getting some conflicting info, so if you have done it recently or doing it currently would be really interesting in talking with you. Thanks
09:37 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:45 Maison De Sante We went to El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama with our dog over the past 12 months.

Costa Rica- we cleared in without an agent at playa coco and left our dog on the boat. Nobody asked about pets and no inspection was performed.

El Salvador: we stayed at Bahia del Sol after crossing the bar with help from Bill and Jean. Customs/ immigration is all there once you arrive at the dock and they did not care about pets at all nor did they inspect our boat for veggies etc.

Panama: we cleared in at the immigration office on the beach near vista mar (Eric was our agent and gave us electronically the paperwork we needed for this clear in); there were no fees at this immigration office. Nobody asked about pets and no inspections performed- our boat was at Buenaventura marina.

That all being said, for every country we DID have a current health certificate from a veterinarian stating our pet was healthy and had proof of current vaccinations. We “heard” that panama required a pet health certificate to be apostled by the Panamanian embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica which our vet did for us within 24 hours. Feel free to private message me for further details.
09:54 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369003,-79.950022
09:57 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368605,-79.950961
09:58 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74792755303974,-105.3805165552584
09:58 Perception - Jim Videos
09:58 Perception - Jim We caught a double-breach on video yesterday at Isla Isable. Amazing how many humpbacks are in the area.
09:59 BOUNDLESS
Blvd. Benito Juárez, 70988 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76397388705891,-96.12142975176914
10:06 BISOU Robin And Tad We’d be interested as well - we’re a 44’ catamaran
10:08 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
C. Porfirio Díaz 211, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.06366430983131,-96.72637502997576
10:09 BISOU Robin And Tad
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66736803336223,-101.6161920373212
10:14 Courage ⛵️ John
Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76347631012748,-96.12192247062922
10:14 Courage ⛵️ Kristine
Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76378182309682,-96.12197106969896
10:16 YO-D-YO Mary
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368141,-79.951169
10:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:18 Journey Anne & Remi
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.135533,-114.29169
10:18 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30086452321561,-88.89227153171531
10:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69875082719986,-92.39133467900231
10:22 C-YA. Glenn @Perception - Jim that place is amazing woke up most mornings with a mama sleeping behind us and three baby playing
10:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
QCXV+GW8, C. Francisco Pizarro, Taboga, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.798363489178652,-79.55563024987804
10:37 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris
Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76334369400901,-96.12092334777118
10:40 EVER AFTER Andrew Looking for one last night this evening on the hook before we take a slip in M Chahue Tuesday and then crossing the T Pecs Wednesday AM.
One suggestion was Bahia La India for a peaceful night without swell.
Do you have another suggestion for us tonight?
10:42 C-YA. Glenn I anchor I. The bay where the marine is way up tight in the far corner below all the houses. Worked out well for me. Only thing I would have done different was a stern anchor deployed
10:49 C-YA. Glenn Photos
10:52 Qué vendrá
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.85576336052715,-102.2992070764303
11:30 Qué vendrá Sorry for the poor connection - we are underway, on the way to Zihuatanejo. Just passing Lazaro Cardenas and expect to anchor tonight at Isla Ixtapa. Conditions are good, we sailed most of yesterday and overnight, just motoring now in light winds.
11:33 Rum Truffle - Mark Group call ended.
11:34 BRIGADOON 3
Eva Samano de López Mateos 6, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63677581680718,-101.554000228738
11:35 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Adam Loory to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:36 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.7479336920348,-105.3792709154963
11:56 Adam Loory Adam Loory joined the group.
11:57 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62549479737738,-101.5480770161577
11:57 Kekada II Don & Anja Another vote for Luis Vanegas, +505 8984 0612 in Nicaragua. He's actually an ex English teacher.
12:00 Kekada II Don & Anja
JMH4+9MP, Augusto Cesar Sandino, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.626323,-87.342016
12:06 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Good to know.
12:41 EVER AFTER Andrew For those sailing south from La Roqueta toward Huatulco. We anchored in Port Angel. Not a great evening. No place to hide from the swell. We were told by another boater La India Cove is a restful , flat water spot and just about 3 hours further down the coast. Skip Port Angel all together.
13:44 C-YA. Glenn @EVER AFTER Andrew I spent several days there and was not bad at all
14:41 Remedy-Karl One thing I would STRONGLY suggest is to ask the office before hiring someone. They suggested Aron which was good, but we then hired Tony to do some gelcoat without asking. He wanted more and more money up front, did less than we agreed to and tried to bump up the price at every opportunity. Lesson learned.
15:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Good to know thank you!
17:05 SV Whirlwind
QCXV+GW8, C. Francisco Pizarro, Taboga, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.798950079144282,-79.55319385975599
18:44 French Kissing-John
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.581653841833434,-78.67375320822414
19:42 Rob on Avant 222249Z JAN 24
NAVAREA IV 72/24(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
1. DERELICT 12 METER S/V, WHITE HULL, ADRIFT IN
VICINITY 15-38.51N 080-35.59W AT 222157Z JAN.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 252248Z JAN 24.
22:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Last week I reported on the terrible road between Huatulco and Oaxaca City which was the fastest route. On the way back to Huatulco we took the route that basically goes right by Salina Cruz and has a short toll road section. While about 45 minutes longer it was a far superior road in much much better condition and for us well worth the extra time.
22:11 Perception - Jim Videos
22:12 Perception - Jim @Captain Dietmar - as requested, a short video of blue-footed boobies for you. From our hike on Isla Isabel today.

2024.01.23 Tuesday
06:39 Captain Dietmar thank you very much
08:47 Maison De Sante Just an FYI for those going to Costa Rica. Just like Mexico, all beaches in Costa Rica are designated as public (150 feet from the shoreline is public) so if you are anchored outside an All-inclusive resort or 5 star hotel they can’t tell you to go away and by law they have to allow public access through their property to get to the beach. I discovered this when we were outside an “adults only” resort but saw tons of kids on its beach and inquired. Only some National Park beaches will require a park pass you get online and have pet restrictions. I was pleasantly surprised how dog friendly most places were.
09:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That's super useful intel, thanks!
09:43 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Does anyone know which is the better market in Huatulco- Soriana or Chedraui? We’ve only been to one Chedraui in PV and it was awful but it seems to be the main market here. Any insight would be much appreciated.
09:48 NextChapter, Shawna The Chedraui here in Huatulco is fantastic. Haven’t been to Soriana but have had everything we needed at Chedraui. Headed into town today for fresh produce at the local markets downtown. Welcome back you guys!
09:54 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Thanks Shawna
10:02 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy- Joy I preferred cherry
10:11 Maison De Sante Chedraui has more specialty products/imported items from the states and Europe (better cheeses, meats, wine). Soriana is more like a big box shop like Walmart.

As a foreigner you can get a Chedraui card (like a Vons discount card) that’s definitely worth getting for discounts- sad I learned this as I was leaving Mexico.
10:14 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Great to know thanks for the explanation. We’ve only been to one and it was vile with empty shelves. Looking forward to checking this one out.
10:16 Courage ⛵️ John we shopped at both in huatulco and prefer chedraui for selection and quality. price similar.
10:17 Courage ⛵️ John real plus it is half the distance (10-15 min walk rather than 25-30 min)
10:17 CHEMISTRY - Sean I've shopped at Chedraui in La Paz and La Cruz (Bucerias) and was really happy with their online ordering / delivery service. Very nice to have things brought right to the marina parking lot.
10:18 🦜Maison de Sante All cabs are the same price within la Crucecita. I think it was equivalent of $1.80 USD when we were there last year.
10:19 Courage ⛵️ John we like to walk 🙂
10:22 🦜Maison de Sante Sure. I’m just sharing for the group in case they want more groceries than they can carry.
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10:23 EVER AFTER Andrew All Chahue boats crossing the T Pecs. Stop by Ever After at 6pm this evening so we can all compare plans on This week's crossing to Chiapas. BYOB. We'll fix up some snacks. Bring anything else you'd like to share. (No Galley Goddess awards given this evening).
Andy
11:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Thanks Andrew. We won’t be crossing tomorrow but will stop by and say hi 😊
13:00 TIAMAT Owen SV Tiamat is checked out of Mexico and heading towards Costa Rica!
13:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent! What are your intended stops en route?
13:03 TIAMAT Owen We might stop at the gulf of Fonseca, or might just go straight it through to Playas de Coco
13:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn So, you'll pass us at Bahia del Sol! Sorry we'll miss you.
13:07 BOUNDLESS See you at 6, thx!
13:17 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe journey
15:26 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited MIETTE: Eric & Shawn to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:50 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn MIETTE: Eric & Shawn joined the group.
15:57 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Photos
15:59 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Hello all. We are full time cruisers that sailed out of Portland Oregon in 2021, reached Panama two years later. We just circumnavigated the Las Perlas archipelago and are currently hiking around Isla Taboga.
16:01 🦜Maison de Sante Welcome to the Posse!!
16:03 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Hey! We met you off Isla Cedros in Costa Rica! Thanks!
16:11 🦜Maison de Sante I thought your name sounded familiar! That’s great you were able to explore the Perlas. Hopefully, we will cross paths again if you head through the canal.
17:06 TIAMAT Owen New most insane encounter: Made a new friend jibing slowly along the coast of Guatemala. Roni approached us in his friend’s panga and was thrilled to have the chance to be on a sailboat for the first time. Apparently he runs a party boat up in the highlands, but traveling on a sailboat is his dream.
17:07 TIAMAT Owen Photos
17:21 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
17:22 Cerca Trova-Bruce Impromptu PP party with Queso Grande and Cerca Trova in Key Largo, FL.
17:38 NextChapter, Shawna What do you all recommend as the best cruising guides for the Caribbean and the east coast Colombia?
17:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Right on. Barely out the gate and already making friends.
Not surprised.
21:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Dawn Patrol on anchor in La Ropa!
21:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
21:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Gorgeous 🥰
23:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Videos

2024.01.24 Wednesday
05:41 Courage ⛵️ John unsent a message.
05:41 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
05:45 Courage ⛵️ John for those crossing from huatulco to chiapas, we have fair seas and low winds. see you on the other side!
06:32 EVER AFTER Andrew John are your sails up at all ?
06:43 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
06:44 Courage ⛵️ John just motoring atm
07:02 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/books
has a list
07:34 TIAMAT Owen Photos
07:35 TIAMAT Owen Sun rising along the costa Guatemaleca
07:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis How’s it been so far?
Other than giving rides along the way.
07:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
07:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
07:43 TIAMAT Owen Pretty mild. Winds around 8 knots. Had to motor a little in the middle of the night but sailing again now
07:44 TIAMAT Owen Saw several long lines but they were lit
07:46 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I brought a pot of beans over for a meal before Owen, Stephanie and the Tiamat crew left. Hoping to supply a little extra wind power for their voyage. Then off they went.
07:46 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Bāsik is sailing across the Gulf of Nicoya towards Bahia Herradura in search of a new starter or mechanic to rebuild ours. We hope someone at CR marine supply can help us.
07:48 TIAMAT Owen What engine?
07:49 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
07:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Still have to check the bottom of Summer occasionally.
07:50 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Yanmar 3ym30. It's our starboard starter
07:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Guess I should’ve sent some beans with ya. Eh?
07:54 TIAMAT Owen I have multiple spares for Volvo D1-30 starters, but no dice on Yanmar
07:59 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Darn! What's your plan on transiting the canal?
08:12 🦜Maison de Sante Dennis Hienz Diesel
+50683867716

08:14 🦜Maison de Sante Dennis is based out of Quepos but he may know someone closer to Herradura or have someone make the drive to pick it up. He has good techs. They helped me rebuild my transmission in November. Fair prices for CR.
08:21 TIAMAT Owen Turning right instead and crossing the Pacific 😜
08:50 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Thanks for the info! I will reach out to him.
09:22 Courage ⛵️ John like @SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis we have a weather window crossing Tpec almost smooth as glass
09:22 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
09:31 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe travels today T-peckers- @Courage ⛵️ John @EVER AFTER Andrew @BOUNDLESS @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Looking forward to hearing about the journey.
09:36 BOUNDLESS Thanks!
09:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for sending the vcard! In the “directory.”
09:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Where are you making the right turn from?
09:51 Laura- Muirgen Highly Recommend Plantea Cacao: https://planetacacao.mx/ If you are in the PV area. Definitely get ahold of them early and make reservations to take the longer tour. Let them know you are coming in on a boat and you were recommend by someone that had visited it. Heck you can use our name... maybe they will give you a discount, maybe not but it's worth a try. Regular cost is $500 pesos a person (worth every peso) The longer tour gets you how the chocolate came to be, plus you get to roast your own beans and grind them and make your own chocolate treat... etc. It is very interesting and we learned a lot. They speak great English for those whose Spanish is still awful.. (like me). It is a family owned business. Only open 9-1 Mon through I think Sat. Closed on Sun... might open on 10 on Sat. Get reservations early if you are emailing..as they are slow to answer email.. the main lady who runs it is a college professor so working two jobs.
11:05 NextChapter, Shawna Thank you!
11:13 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’m sitting here waiting on them. Looks good so far.
11:16 EVER AFTER Andrew @courage John is leading the pack on a fast course to Chiapas in mild conditions. His strategy convinced us to follow suit. We should arrive in Chiapas mid afternoon Thursday
11:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’ll vacuum the slips for ya. They’ll be nice and clean.
11:37 Ever After Laura Group voice call started.
11:38 Ever After Laura Group call ended.
11:51 BISOU Robin And Tad @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim hi and welcome! I think we met you last year in Puesta del Sol?
11:53 LOST PEARL Onno Miette!!! Great to see you guys!
11:54 TIAMAT Owen Panama
11:56 EVER AFTER Andrew Welcome Miette! ever After is also from Portland. So is Viva. (Starting a trend).
11:59 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the pool at Puesta del Sol as much as we did!! Great to hear from you
12:00 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Thank you! We're happy not to be in Portland in January!
12:01 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Onno! Hey amigo! Hope you're well!
13:02 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
13:03 Courage ⛵️ John nice 15 pound dorado!
13:04 Courage ⛵️ John switched from cedar plugs to pink squid lures. plugs did not hit south of manzanillo for us
13:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Same with us. Seems folks are succeeding with red squid lures as well. We caught two in one day with one between Huatulco and Chiapas.
13:19 BISOU Robin And Tad @Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
14:13 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis For those coming over to Marina Chiapas tomorrow, high tide is 14:51 hours.
But then there’s “Rule No. 1” …….

And if they can make it. Well…….
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14:25 Rob on Avant Hi Blue Water Mariners,

It's now been one year since the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch began providing our twice-weekly "Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefings". As you may know, we post these summaries of our next 5-day forecast on our NHC YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8zHB9LDq0DeOEkulkugTPLr3czha0Q_ twice a week, Sunday and Thursday afternoons.

While I am quite proud of what we've been providing you in these over 100 briefings, I'm sure that we can improve. We are making these for your use and decision making over the open Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, so we want to make sure that these are being helpful. If you have a minute or two, please consider sending me directly any feedback that you have on these briefings.

Sincerely,
Chris
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14:35 Voyager - Ed & Liz Insurance Issue.....Anyone having a similar experience?

I have had insurance through Novamar Mexico since last year. Full coverage (liability and hull). The policy was through Jan 27, 2024. On Jan 4 I reached out to my Novamar Rep to renew. He got me a new quote with the same company, HDI. Last week I paid the premium.

Yesterday Novamar emailed me this:

"Unfortunately the Insurance company you had coverage with last year is no longer offering terms this year and they just informed us very last minute, due to the heavy losses they sustained from the Hurricanes last year."

I sent what they asked for but with only a few days I don't see it getting done. I'm scrambling now and got a short term liability only coverage but Im feeling pretty vulnerable about not having Hull coverage come Jan 27. Crazy 🙁
14:37 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Oh don’t get me started! 🥵
14:40 EVER AFTER Andrew Ed.. and anyone else that needs to consider another insurance provider.
Gary Golden. Gary@manifestmarine.com
Don Spink
Don@bluewaterins.com

We currently use Don. We got a quote from Gary. Posse members Viva use Gary
14:56 🦜Maison de Sante Every year, there is less and less interest from underwriters to offer overseas coverage for yachts. If your vessel is older than 20 years, it becomes exponentially more difficult to find full coverage.

There is a broker out of Panamá that I have been happy with and she tries to get back to you quickly. I’ll send her contact. This is my first year ditching full coverage because the premium relative to amount of coverage they were offering made the policy somewhat valueless.
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15:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole I used Susan recently. She was good enough. Literally every policy offered to me was from one underwriter. She was quickest and cheapest so I tried her.
15:29 BISOU Robin And Tad I feel your pain. Our broker informed us last month that our underwriter would no longer be insuring pleasure craft once our policy expires 31 May 2024. We have a bit more time but this is getting ridiculous!
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16:14 Rum Truffle - Mark unsent a message.
16:29 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Sorry to have missed this. Will it be on the website?
16:32 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Nvrmind. Just saw your link. Thank you
17:18 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim 👋 Standing by if you were reaching out…
17:19 BISOU Robin And Tad I private messaged you.
17:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We use Priscilla. Requires survey (in water) of vessel in Panama, paid for by the insurer.
17:55 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Careful when casting your net ref insurance. Susan Waters offers Jackline, and Gary Golden offers Global Yacht Coverage. Don Spink offers ION. Priscilla McLeod offers Seguros ID Panama. I wouldn't go much further otherwise the agents might be stepping on each others' toes. There's also Third Party Liability only which you can get via Novamar Mexico or Priscilla McLeod. What is your proposed territory?
18:21 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
18:22 EVER AFTER Andrew Crazy heading adjustment 15 degrees to port on the R Pecs today. We're doing fine, just the current is really crossing us until we exit the circle
18:32 Tidings Of Joy- Joy That does not look good. Be careful. Safe travels
19:05 Courage ⛵️ John yep, that current was something! for awhile, we had to steer 84 to go 103 magnetic!
19:07 Courage ⛵️ John just before sunset a mahi donated to our freezer!
19:07 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
19:08 Courage ⛵️ John we tried tequila to seduce this angry beast. all it did was make it an angry drunk (hahaha)
19:09 Remedy-Natalie What program are you using for currents?
19:12 Hula Kai We found it works good if you pour any alcohol on the gills 😎🏴‍☠️
19:16 Courage ⛵️ John we did, and it said may i have another! lol
19:21 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
19:22 LOST PEARL Onno Posse party in Zihuatanejo!
20:25 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Hi Natalie - Windy has ocean currents, but they are buried deep in the menu on righthand margin. FastSeas.com is similar to PredictWind but uses Windy weather engine that includes currents. They allow 5 free forecasts per month; or subscription is $60/year. Interface is not as elegant as PW.
20:29 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll To give some idea, here is a view of Windy's model for ocean currents at1929 CT JAN 24 2024
20:29 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Photos
20:33 Captain Dietmar HAPPY WOLF MOON EVERY ONE
PLEASE SHOW OFF YOUR HOWLING (wolf)WOLVES
20:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
20:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Wrong Wolf?
20:55 Captain Dietmar Photos
21:11 C-YA. Glenn Photos
21:11 C-YA. Glenn Zwat la Ropa
21:25 Remedy-Natalie I'm too cheap to pay for the PW version with currents😳.
21:26 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Me too - thats why I suggested Windy.
21:26 Remedy-Natalie I'll look at Windy, it is better than what I have now. 😊
21:34 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:34 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Chahue. Right Wolf?
21:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
21:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis My wolf in Chiapas.
22:33 Kekada II Don & Anja Photos
22:33 Kekada II Don & Anja Crossing the bar to Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
22:36 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Nice! What was the swell height at the time?
22:44 EVER AFTER Andrew Long lines present at (2) roughly 15.16.361 n and 094 36 635w course heading 107 approximately 120 miles to Chiapas. Snagged both. Had to retrieve and cut each. Courage has coordinates of at least one more
22:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Welcome to Bahia del Sol!
23:03 EVER AFTER Andrew Proposing a new Posse award for how many long lines a boat can cut in a passage. We cut 3 tonight.

2024.01.25 Thursday
06:09 C-YA. Glenn Photos
06:10 C-YA. Glenn 5 am over Zihuatanejo
07:56 Kekada II Don & Anja Only a few feet.
08:18 🦜Maison de Sante Am for any boats that will be in Bocas del Toro, there is a fun regatta on February 17 to consider. It sounds like a lot of fun! We’ll be in it :)

https://bocasdeltororegatta.com
08:25 Perception - Jim Photos
08:25 Perception - Jim Wolf moon setting over Punta Mita.
08:30 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited PRIYA Brandt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:00 PRIYA Brandt PRIYA Brandt joined the group.
09:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That's quite the score! Anything fouled? We usually back in towards a bouy, pick up the line from the stern, and cut it there.
09:08 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks so much for this - Susan is super responsive and I already have one (expensive) quote with more expected today and tomorrow. Novamar has yet to respond 🙁. Susan understands the urgency and communicates well so I'm going with her.
10:55 Courage ⛵️ John yes, we were somewhere in the middle of a longline at 15 deg 18.5n 94 deg 30.16w extending north-south beyond our limited visibility. may be connected to yours or standalone. panga was in vicinity. no flags just blue and white jugs. able to pass over it safely.
11:01 Rum Truffle - Mark When people talk about “passing over” longlines do they mean they have a smooth keel (mine fin and semi skeg) or are the lines set a few metres down between buoys. The two I have encountered where surface laid. What are people seeing in the Pacific?
11:05 SUNDOWNER Jeff
11:05 LOST PEARL Onno The long lines I have encountered in the Pacific have been at the surface or a couple of feet below. I have a full keel and can just pass over. They do get caught up on barnacles, so I get a bit of a cleaning, lol.
11:05 LOST PEARL Onno The long lines I have encountered in the Pacific have been at the surface or a couple of feet below. I have a full keel and can just pass over. They do get caught up on barnacles, so I get a bit of a cleaning, lol.
11:07 Courage ⛵️ John what ohno said, and only once did it catch on the prop. we cut that one, put in reverse briefly to unwind, and on we went.
11:08 EVER AFTER Andrew We have a 7 foot keel. We've never just passed one over. Maybe if we would it would eventually break from the force. With an exposed (expensive) prop and dual rudders, we have a lot of stuff to foul. Hence the reason we will buy a shaft shark.
11:10 Rum Truffle - Mark Thanks, my line cutter most effective! Ropes and lines.
11:12 LOST PEARL Onno I did have one snag on the cutwater where the bobstay attaches at the waterline. It stopped the whole boat. When I put her in neutral I was got pusehed backwards a ways before it slipped under.
12:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What surprised us is seeing some long lines placed in shipping lanes. What are they thinking!?

13:08 EVER AFTER Andrew If anyone is holding off on buying a Shark shaft because $450 isn't in the budget. Fisheries Supply makes a shaft anode with cutter attached for $67. Unknown how effective they are. Another Jeanneau sailor is using them as an alternative.
13:27 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Great news! We pulled into the anchorage in Bahia Herradura and happen to talk to a guy sailing in the Bay. He knew a great mechanic, met us on shore this morning and our starter was tested, cleaned all the electrical connections interior & exterior and we are back in business. He did all of this by 930 this morning. All for 20 usd. 👍
13:27 Captain Dietmar pheww !
13:54 Qué vendrá We have that. Easy to install, just like any other zinc.
14:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Congratulations!! Please pass on this mechanic’s contact information if you have it.
14:27 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Neal SV ASHUMA
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14:27 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We don't have the mechanic's info, but we have the guy we met who runs a small sailing charter who took us there. I will share his info. His name is Neal. He was Uper helpful.
14:27 bāsik Teal Linh Emma *Super
14:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks! *Uber? (Closer…)
14:40 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Neal was super helpful. It's a 5 min drive or 1/2 hr walk.
16:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Wow your guardian angel is watching over you! Great news!
17:16 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Photos
17:16 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Wolf moon while crossing the T-pecs.
19:43 Courage ⛵️ John Happy to report @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn , @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris @NextChapter, Shawna, @Courage ⛵️ Kristine , @EVER AFTER Andrew, @Ever After Laura and @BOUNDLESS are all safe and sound in Chiapas after cheating death crossing the Tpecs from Huatulco! It was a really nice crossing. We ended up with a great weather window. And there are a bunch more posse boats here too.
19:43 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We were really lucky. 👍
19:44 BISOU Robin And Tad Have a pool party and take pics!
19:45 Courage ⛵️ John Rumor has it we will get tomales and blue shrimp too 😋
19:52 bāsik Teal Linh Emma The tamales are to due for. So yummy! I heard the shrimp is also pretty yummy.
19:52 bāsik Teal Linh Emma The tamales are to die for. So yummy. I heard the shrimp are just as good. Enjoy!
20:01 JUBEL - Kyle We caught two on our skeg. One I noticed right away, one we dragged for a mile or so. It's really weird to look behind and see a big wake chasing you 300m back. Grabbed it with the boat hook and cut it
22:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Last we checked, we haven't moved from Bahia del Sol. (moon wink) It's the other Serenity (255).
22:37 TIAMAT Owen Big nest of long lines about 20 miles west of the entrance to Bahia Jiquilisco
23:31 BISOU Robin And Tad (surprise)

2024.01.26 Friday
00:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis This is really embarrassing.
😳
Sorry.
Pretty much how my Spanish lessons are going too.
06:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn No worries! It happens. We chose a far too popular name...
08:38 SV Whirlwind My personal favorite are the 'Specials' and you can even talk with Miguel about ordering some before you leave for your next passage. Highly recommend! YUM!!!!
08:39 Courage ⛵️ John oops!
08:43 Courage ⛵️ John apologies, and noted! we are coming there soon-ish!
09:06 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis So I sent this wonderful picture I got with a DM to @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn when they got here to Chiapas. Not realizing there are 2 Serenity s. And they’re not this “new to the Posse” lovely couple. Sorry about that Mark and Kathryn.
It’s going to take some time to live that one down. This is Serenity #255.
Sorry Serenity #82.
09:47 Diomedea DavidAndrea Diomedea DavidAndrea left the group.
09:56 Maison De Sante Photos
09:57 Maison De Sante Wolf moon in Bocas Del Toro
12:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
12:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff USCG in Huatulco. Actually nice to see our boys down here.
12:53 Rob on Avant Often seen in Chiapas, too. Drug interdiction patrols. Canadian vessels sometimes too.
13:12 Long Windid Long Windid seconds that!(heart with blue ribbon)(heart with blue ribbon)
13:30 Voyager - Ed & Liz Thanks to the excellent recommendations from other Posse members, my insurance troubles are no more 😊. I used Susan Waters and she secured a solid and fair policy for us. Coverage kicks in tomorrow just as the old policy expires. She provided 3 companies willing to insure us. She works quickly and efficiently and I can't be happier 😊
14:23 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Photos
14:24 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Air quality in Taboga has been terrible, boat was covered in ash this morning from the giant trash fire that is Panama City
14:24 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Oops... "near Panama City"
15:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
15:26 Cerca Trova-Bruce Wolf moon outside No Name Harbor near Miami, FL last night.
15:30 Maison De Sante Videos
15:33 BISOU Robin And Tad Great news! I’ll be contacting her closer to our expiry date.
15:47 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Looks like spring break. Where is this?
15:50 QUESO GRANDE Lance
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15:51 Maison De Sante Filthy Fridays bocas del toro- 100 spring break
15:56 S/VFIN (Susan) Cheer up Kurt!😂
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17:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
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18:08 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Sure wish it was that flat when we were there. Enjoy!
18:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Ya it’s pretty nice.
19:24 YO-D-YO Dave
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19:25 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO is anchored in Portobello, PA
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19:26 Rob on Avant How was the passage?
19:29 BISOU Robin And Tad Be careful. There have been attacks there in the past. Hopefully lots of other boats with you?
19:35 YO-D-YO Dave The passage was a bit rough. Two other neighbor boats came today after beating to get to Linton Bay.
19:36 YO-D-YO Dave There are several other boats anchored on our side of the bay. Thanks for the heads-up.
20:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
20:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Moonrise at Bahia del Sol
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23:49 Rum Truffle - Mark What is it with MV: the bay will take a 100 yachts, and currently there are about 20, but still they are close enough for the skipper and crew to “discuss” their repositioning, but don’t!!.

2024.01.27 Saturday
02:01 VIVA Pierre & Marie Left Chamela northbound @2230, rounding Cabo Corientes early morning.
02:01 VIVA Pierre & Marie
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09:46 JUBEL - Kyle
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09:50 Captain Dietmar @JUBEL - Kyle how's the Anchorage?
depth ? holding? crowded?
10:02 JUBEL - Kyle Beautiful. We're in 20 feet, see the bottom clear as day. About 10 other boats, room for 10 more. World arc is just arriving. Holding is good!
10:36 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll VIVA, We passed you this morning on the way down to Chamela. How was the Cape for you?
10:48 VIVA Pierre & Marie Cool, thanks for connecting here…Cap was fine, wind 13kts, seas a bit confused, now pointing towards PV and glad that bashing experience is over. Now our next overnight passage is crossing the pacific!
12:38 Captain Dietmar @VIVA Pierre & Marie your SPP burgeses plus a few extra are at the Marina office at la Cruz
12:40 VIVA Pierre & Marie Perfect thanks! We’ll pick them up and spread to SPP members.
15:15 Perception - Jim Thanks for the recommendation @Laura- Muirgen - my wife and daughter just went to Planeta Cacao and had a great time!
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15:57 🦜Maison de Sante Can you send meeting ID and password?
17:03 Rum Truffle - Mark Just checking; we are waiting for Deitmar on PP zoom?
17:04 Rum Truffle - Mark There is a link in his email.
17:05 Rum Truffle - Mark https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F7767676818%3Fpwd%3DqJC1GS8UOsjOB3ftU7bkRPXaWUaO2D.1%26omn%3D82980368773&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0CK0Zi2CJCQuboM4PLfR8F
17:10 Rum Truffle - Mark Did the zoom meeting happen?
17:13 Maison De Sante Yes it already happened. I think there’s another zoom right now for the South Pacific Posse
17:15 Rum Truffle - Mark Ok thanks, I was fooled by the 2100utc!
17:23 Rum Truffle - Mark Sorry missed the zoom. 2100 utc is 1500 in Mexico, or do I have something wrong?
17:24 Maison De Sante Understandable. It is/was for new PP members and good news is you are already on this Line for calls and upcoming event reminders.
17:28 Rum Truffle - Mark Ok thanks, thought I was loosing the plot; always preferred Zulu time!
17:28 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
17:30 BISOU Robin And Tad PP bunch do lunch at Marina Ixtapa: SV Fin (Susan and Michael), SV Voyager (Ed) and SV Bisou (Robin and Tad).
18:25 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I love the pad thai at Fishers. They also make a very good carajillo
21:07 TIAMAT Owen
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.62632199352739,-85.81351868777004
21:08 TIAMAT Owen SV Tiamat coming into Playas de Coco, Costa Rica!
21:13 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Congratulations on completing the journey!!
21:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Summer is very proud of her girlfriend.
21:18 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Wow!! Congratulations Tiamat Crew!! Nice job 👍
22:51 Journey Anne & Remi
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22:51 bāsik Teal Linh Emma
CR2M+94H Playa Sonia, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.403659,-84.166698
22:53 Journey Anne & Remi Photos

2024.01.28 Sunday
02:18 PRIYA Brandt
Vía sin nombre, 28868 Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.096951,-104.43707
06:26 Captain Dietmar how are the papagayo winds ?
07:05 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll @Maison De Sante
08:17 Rob on Avant Reports of a boat boarded and ransacked in La Cruz Banderas bay and one scouted for theft in La paz on Facebook groups this morning. Be careful out there!
08:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn How very sad. A group of us cruisers were just discussing yesterday how La Cruz has gone downhill over the last year.
08:32 BOUNDLESS Will be there in about 10 days, looking forward to hearing how it goes with you guys!
08:44 Courage ⛵️ John we begin the checkout process in chiapas monday with @BOUNDLESS to sail to costa rica. any advice on the journey down?
09:02 Rob on Avant Buy tequila. Cheaper and much better selection in Chiapas.
09:21 PRIYA Brandt Photos
09:21 PRIYA Brandt A nice pair caught off the coast approaching Manzanillo Bay from the south.
09:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Nice! What lure did you use?
09:49 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim What FB group did you see the La Cruz info reported on? Our boat is sitting in LC alone so I’d like more info.

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09:55 ,☠️Delta Swizzler It was in Sea of Cortez Sailors FB. It was a boat anchored out by the little light house. Which seems to be the hot spot for thieves here. They got in to the guys cockpit while he was away between 4:30-6:00 pm, two days ago. They didn’t get into the boat. But, did take everything out of the cockpit. This seems to happen also in the Punta Mita anchorage. As long as your boat is locked up and nothing was left out in the cockpit, you should be good. Do you have someone watching your boat while you are gone?
10:17 Rob on Avant https://www.facebook.com/groups/seaofcortezsailors/permalink/1730018174172880/
10:18 C-YA. Glenn @PRIYA Brandt how was the sail going north I will do the butterfly tour on the 6 then head out after that to be behind you
10:24 SouthernCrossEh! BC Got a notification that we were mentioned in a message. Can’t find it anywhere. If it’s still relevant please resend and tag us. Honestly, not ignoring anyone, just not that tech savvy ⛵️🤣⛵️
10:29 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC

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11:10 TIAMAT Owen Wasn’t too bad (20-25 knots apparent, sporty seas) until we go down to the latitude of lake Nicaragua. Then we had 30+ knots and BIG seas. We were able to sail close enough to the wind to track close to shore, so we just bounced the second half
11:11 TIAMAT Owen Peak wind we saw was 33 knots
11:11 Captain Dietmar copy that
11:12 TIAMAT Owen Had one real monster of a wave that broke over our port weather decks and swamped the cockpit. It even soaked out liferaft on the coach roof
11:13 TIAMAT Owen Forecast seemed fairly accurate except that the winds kept going further south past Cabo Santa Elena than expected
11:13 TIAMAT Owen Also the Fonseca breeze was a bit stronger than forecast
11:17 Qué vendrá Excellent! Nice catch!
11:20 Qué vendrá What was your route and stops, if any? Bahia del Sol to Playa del Cocos? Non-stop?
11:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You can see @TIAMAT Owen’s track here: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Tiamat/. We followed them closely as we plan a similar run from Bahia del Sol this coming Friday - Sunday. Current forecast actually looks BORING (Papagayo reversal).
11:25 Qué vendrá Thanks, forgot about the tracks! Yes, I see the Papagayos shut down completely later this week. Interesting. Well, we are still far north, it's all ahead of us.
11:25 TIAMAT Stephanie Non stop from Chiapas to Playas del Coco. We thought about stopping at Fonseca but the winds were blowing us right on the nose so we decided to just turn and roll with it.
11:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
11:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Was there one model that seemed more accurate than others? Note the difference between ECMWF and PWG in the middle of our expected sail this weekend:
11:41 TIAMAT Owen We used ECMWF
11:42 🦜Maison de Sante One of our favorite beaches/anchorages is Nascocolo, just the other side of coco and a little more up into the bay.
11:48 Rob on Avant 281456Z JAN 24
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13:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You mean Playa Hermosa? Can’t find “Nascocolo” on either Navionics or Google Maps.
13:10 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
13:17 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We liked that anchorage as well with the exception of the jet skis during the day. They leave around 4pm everyday we were there and it was by far the calmest anchorage in that area.
13:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
13:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Copy that!

13:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It doesn’t seem sheltered from the Papagayos at all.
13:53 Perception - Jim El Palomar Cafe
Vallarta 6, Tequila, Jalisco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.884574,-103.838501
14:15 🦜Maison de Sante Bahia Culebra is pretty sheltered. It usually only gets uncomfortable when the winds start blowing from the south. If that happens, you can go across to playa Panamá. There’s a few little anchorages in the bay just north, Juevos. Also a great place to hang out for a few days. There are tour boats but they’re friendly and everyone leaves before sunset.
14:19 PRIYA Brandt Purple hoochie.
14:21 PRIYA Brandt It was smooth sailing. Long, low swell with wind waves less then half meter. Sailed a beat for 14 hours and motored the rest. 42 hours in all.
14:26 🦜Maison de Sante I meant Bahia huevos
15:04 QUESO GRANDE Lance
1400 Marina Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.00220818404204,-80.12114748926967
15:07 C-YA. Glenn @PRIYA Brandt ahhh. Okay thanks. I am staying while longer to do the butterfly tour
15:45 Remedy-Natalie https://apnews.com/article/mexico-mayan-ruin-sites-archaeology-violence-cartels-189c99280e011ceae1f5f50d14660854
15:45 Remedy-Natalie Before reading this article I was hoping to see these Mayan Ruins in Chiapas but I'm very hesitant now. Has anyone visited any of the Mayan Ruins In the State of Chiapas?.
16:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That is terrible and really disheartening. In Chahue now and heading to Chiapas next weather window.
16:23 TIAMAT Owen Anyone know where could we next find a rigger between Playas del Coco and Panama City?
16:35 NextChapter, Shawna We just visited Mirador el Posito in Chiapas and it was a beautiful drive and felt totally safe, a local guide helped us find a place to park our car rental and walked us down to “the Hand”. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a close to the marina adventure. It was about 1hr 30min drive
16:35 NextChapter, Shawna Photos
16:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Just seeing the net below you makes me nervous. Don't like heights!
17:02 Remedy-Natalie That looks super cool
17:08 EVER AFTER Andrew Anyone planning on arriving at Chiapas and heading south for Bahia Del Sol this Saturday Feb 3? We're looking for some buddy boats.
17:10 Rob on Avant Try asking Dan at marina Papagayo. He will know who’s in the biz in cr.
17:23 TIAMAT Stephanie Do you by chance have his contact info??
17:26 Captain Dietmar Max soto
he switched out our rigging between cr and PA
travels from CR
+506 8312 1367 whstsapp
17:26 Captain Dietmar maxsoto@gmail.com
17:31 TIAMAT Stephanie Thanks!
17:41 Rum Truffle - Mark Rigger in Puntarenas, CR. A good and trusted man +506 8312-1367 Max Soto
He has my strong recommendation. He can arrange parts and do a full rig replacement. He also travels to do work on expenses. Mention Mark and Rum Truffle.
17:44 Captain Dietmar ANDROID 11+ opencpn sat files and how to install charts
"Here is how the new android os deals with files in the opencpn version

" Android file handling differs depending on the version. See https://github.com/OpenCPN/OpenCPN/issues/3364# also see https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/opencpn-on-android-266300.html#post3814890

Android 8 Phone: O584 easily accesses “/storage/emulated/0/Download” from the “Import” dialog.

Android 11+ and above: The Download directory is not directly accessible to applications like OpenCPN. Google has implemented a policy known as “scoped storage” in Android/12 and above.

This policy essentially “sandboxes” application access to files that it owns, only.
System directories like “android” and “Download” are not directly accessible.
For example, the S8 tablet will never be able to access “Download” directly.
The work around to be able to read and write gpx files or charts, for example, is to use one of a very few file explorers (e.g. XPlore) that can access system “Download”. Also File Manager + works.
Use this App to copy GPX files or chart files to the OpenCPN private directory tree, something like “Android/data/org.opencpn.opencpn/files/Download”. For charts you may wish to locate them in a “Chart” directory.
Then you may read and import the GPX to OpenCPN as usual.

Once you have charts on your phone and you know where they are, you can open up OCPN and in the Settings/Charts/Chart Files menu select “Add Directory” and a file browser will open. Navigate to your charts and hit “OK”. Then you will be back in the Chart Files menu. Click “OK” again and OCPN will build the chart database and then your charts will be loaded and ready to use.

The app has a manual accessed by the question mark button. The crescent wrench is the settings button. Sometimes they disappear for some reason on my Note 3, not sure why, but they are always there when I start the app.

In your phone's settings menu, under “Location”, you may want to enable “Device Only” so that the actual GPS chip in your phone is providing location information to your phone, and not your cell phone network.
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I'm not sure I get this. I have no “device only” option. When I go to location services it shows a bunch of my apps like contacts Cruiser forum, Phone, Etc and then Google location history and Sharing.

Go back to “Location” in the Settings menu. Above the list of “Recent location requests”, you will see a “Mode” setting. Underneath it will probably say “High accuracy” which works nicely sometimes, like when you are near 3 or 4 cell towers with a good bearing split. But if you click on “Mode”, you can change it to “Battery saving” or to “Device only”. Pick “Device only” for marine use.

It actually could be different depending on the Android version and phone type. On mine it's under Privacy and safety then election Location and it gives 3 choices: -Wi-Fi, Mobile data and GPS - Wi-Fi and Mobile Data - GPS
New Android file model called "scoped storage"

Symptom: open cpn does not see files/folders outside its sandboxed installation - It just can't navigate up beyond it's installation root folder.

What I did:

Enabled USB debugging on the tablet
Changed USB default connection behaviour on the tablet
Connected the tablet to my Linux notebook (Linux Mint) via USB
Moved the files from the “download” folder to the app's “Charts” folder.
Rebuilt the chart database.

I would check a few things for problematic devices:

Is the target path for the charts OK? (= under /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/org.opencpn.opencpn/files/Charts)
Were the files actually downloaded or not?
Is there anything in the logfile?
Does the problem persist after chart DB rebuild?

Dave (bdbcat) response:

You have encountered the new Android file model called “scoped storage”. This model arrived along with Android/11+, and specifies exactly which app-private folders may be used for chart storage. Previously accessible public folders (e.g. the root of an SDCard) can no longer be directly accessed. Contents must be migrated to a permitted private folder. It can be disturbing at first, but long-term provides improved app storage management and security.

The general solution is to use a fully capable file manager to manually move files/charts into the OpenCPN private folder tree. Not all generic file managers are capable of this. We recommend X-Plore, available free from the Playstore. You can read more about it at the OpenCPN for Android Forum.

Thanks Dave"

18:09 BISOU Robin And Tad We went to Palenque and Tonina in May last year. There was a roadblock but it was a trucker dispute nothing more. Our excellent tour guide and driver, Tony, was in constant contact with other guides in the area to find the best and safest routes for us.
18:22 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
18:23 FREEDOM - Sheri Beautiful Chub Cay Bahamas!
18:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
2024.01.29 Monday
08:25 Courage ⛵️ John
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69884099769767,-92.39196066027276
08:26 Maison De Sante
Bocas del Toro District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.401086195959833,-82.32487298548222
08:31 SUNDOWNER Jeff
JRFX+42Q, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Pueblo Civil, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622903,-83.152751
08:32 SUNDOWNER Jeff Photos
08:32 SUNDOWNER Jeff Morning Moon over Bahia Golfito
08:44 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
1207 S Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.15290060032621,-86.5300303285102
08:46 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76337467433916,-96.1226035591181
08:47 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+F7P, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368496901902573,-79.9514878168702
09:00 DaMMADCat Danny
4234 Lakeside Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32210, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.27747919269668,-81.71389427036047
09:13 C-YA. Glenn Photos
09:13 C-YA. Glenn Sunrise La Ropa Zwat
09:28 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Miami, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.72400292474557,-80.22801318091773
09:33 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:39 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Vía sin nombre, 48898 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.29941827441201,-104.8388171195984
09:40 BOUNDLESS
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.6986666885774,-92.39231136638607
09:40 Maison De Sante Photos
09:40 Maison De Sante Videos
09:40 Maison De Sante Starfish beach- appropriately named
09:41 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368634,-79.951
09:41 YO-D-YO Mary ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
09:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa
8GQF+3VF, Barefoot Cay Rd, Brick Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.33778795298907,-86.47576559073546
09:51 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Cool!!
10:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler As tourists show up they go into the deeper water. We going more around the corner of the beach. Going to the left
10:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Blvrd Nayarit 4, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69166488339063,-105.2935467805946
10:11 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzle out of the Opequimar. They did a great job and got us out in time. Richard Marina did an awesome job removing and installing our new generator, now in Paradise Village. Flying to Florida on Thursday for the month.
10:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:18 French Kissing-John
Guna Yala Comarca, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.507122097618247,-78.79592375959903
10:21 Kekada II Don & Anja
7ª Calle Poniente, Entre 8 y 10 av. sur. #25, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.992299,-89.56112
10:24 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.11101629829957,-104.3928010106968
10:26 S/VFIN (Susan) Now THAT’S good advice!
10:27 S/VFIN (Susan)
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa la Ropa, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62676482855506,-101.5459392248421
10:28 S/VFIN (Susan) Sea of Cortez
10:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Great news! Have a safe journey.
10:36 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Album "Beach life 2024" created.
10:38 BISOU Robin And Tad
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62605145017275,-101.5485085758895
10:44 Qué vendrá
And. Eladio Palacios Soberanis 3, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63790257612444,-101.5517339212767
10:45 LOST PEARL Onno
Coconuts Residencia, Juan N. Álvarez, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63807355685055,-101.5590543794835
10:57 SV NorthDawn Sheryl Barefoot Cay Resort
French Harbor, Islas de la Bahía : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.337783,-86.475419
11:18 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Francisco (Chahue).vcf
11:18 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Dockmaster Chahue. Responds on WhatsApp
11:19 Qué vendrá Thank you! Did you communicate in English or Spanish only?
11:20 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene deleted the album "Beach life 2024".
11:23 Rum Truffle - Mark Group call ended.
11:25 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Two things, for the boats checking out if Zihua I walked in with copies of all my paperwork and was out the door in 15 minutes done. Very smooth.
Also, the fabulous restaurant in Zihua is up the hill as you walk towards La Ropa looking down at the bay. Restaurantes il Mare. My go to is usually linguine with clams in a white sauce and theirs was the best I’ve had. Highly recommended and portion size was so big I split the entree and still had plenty. $235 pesos for the entire entree.
11:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff In English. Pretty sure he was translating it because his English is not that good in person.
11:29 Courage ⛵️ John boats entering marina chahue in huatulco, we contacted pedro, who met us at the dock and took care of communication with the marina manager too. he will also arrange any boat services needed. just fyi.
11:29 Courage ⛵️ John Pedro Chahue
+529581163079

11:30 Courage ⛵️ John pedro is bilingual too
11:33 Qué vendrá OK! He just responded.
11:52 OZ  Steve & Susan
5P59+GW3, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.15816359261437,-68.28045182946063
12:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Btw there was a bit of talk about the bad surge here at Chahue and we have found it to be very moderate even now during a pretty strong t-pecker
12:50 Courage ⛵️ John from our observations during the complete tpec cycle, the surge in the back half of marina, where the sailboats seem to be put, is bery shallow and has a lot more surge. we found it tolerable but significant. just our experience.
15:25 Ohana Chad & Nicole Anyone have a place in Cartagena where I can buy Onan generator parts. I need an oil pressure sensor
15:41 Blown Away Eileen unsent a message.
16:18 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re on anchor at Las Brisas, Panama City and need a mechanic for our outboard engine on the dinghy. Yamaha 6 hp 4 stroke. Any suggestions and contact info? Can’t get a spot in either marina on the causeway so hoping we can get someone who can work out at the anchorage or take a peek at the public dock at Brisas. We heard of a mechanic in marina Playita named Bar that was good, Dietmar do you have his contact? Thanks! Sorry to be MIA I still don’t have cell service to participate regularly.
17:10 Rum Truffle - Mark One of the marine shops on the causeway is a Yamaha agent
17:40 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Much appreciated!
17:50 Rum Truffle - Mark I have a guy in Colon. Wrong side?

17:53 Rum Truffle - Mark Photos
17:53 Rum Truffle - Mark RT in Tenecitits
17:55 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Yes…we’re in Panama City. Thank you though.
18:59 Courage ⛵️ John we managed to clear out of chiapas, mexico in one day (long day!) and are sailing into the sunset heading for bahia del sol!
19:00 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
19:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Do they have pole dancing!?
20:01 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris If you can’t find the exact part from Onan down there you can probably get a generic oil pressure sender. From what I have seen most are standard 240-33 ohm senders.
20:42 DawnPatrol LaneyMark 2 boats in an anchorage is a Panama Posse party!! Priya and Dawn Patrol having happy hour!
20:43 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
20:59 TIAMAT Owen Sorry we missed the call today, we were in line at the capitanía in Playa del Cocos. Good news is that Tiamat is fully cleared into Costa Rica is minimal trouble, if a lot of waiting.
20:59 TIAMAT Owen Thanks to @bāsik Teal Linh Emma for the tip that the order of operations has slightly changed: port captain wants you to go to immigration (Fuerza Publica) BEFORE going to the capitanía.
21:35 Ohana Chad & Nicole Good to know. Thanks.
2024.01.30 Tuesday
04:47 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
08:15 French Kissing-John Photos
08:16 French Kissing-John Re Pathfinder request
08:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you so very much!
10:11 PRIYA Brandt
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.114918,-104.534063
10:11 PRIYA Brandt Long line report
10:17 Qué vendrá Sunrise over Zihuatanejo bay. We are leaving this nice place this morning.
10:17 Qué vendrá Photos
10:30 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
10:30 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
10:30 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
10:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Saying goodbye to John and Kristine on Courage and then Dan and Chris on Boundless out of Chiapas.
10:33 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Videos
10:34 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’m hanging out here walking the “dogs” in Chiapas.
10:55 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Fairwinds my friends!
11:06 Voyager - Ed & Liz Safe journey.
11:39 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
11:39 S/VFIN (Susan) Saying farewell to Zihuatanejo as we head south.
12:05 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Safe passage. I’m sure you’ll catch me somewhere.
12:08 Voyager - Ed & Liz Safe Voyage. Hope our paths cross again.
12:49 C-YA. Glenn Photos
14:10 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
14:10 EVER AFTER Andrew Videos
14:13 EVER AFTER Andrew We've found the yard in Marina Chiapas to be extremely professional. Our bottom paint work may be complete today and we can splash tomorrow if all goes right. Memo, Rolf and the crew have done an exceptional job. (Thanks to Next Chapter. They had AF paint aboard for us to purchase).
14:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can I please get contact info for Marina Bahia Del Sol in ES? What’s app states the number on PP website is not right.
14:23 Courage ⛵️ John contact bill & jean at Elsalvadorrally@aol.com
14:24 Courage ⛵️ John very responsive to email
14:25 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
14:25 LOST PEARL Onno Boat life
14:26 Courage ⛵️ John boat yoga or have you connected to the borg?!
14:26 LOST PEARL Onno Resistance is futile
14:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Do they handle the marina too?
14:45 Courage ⛵️ John email says they handle bar crossing and mooring balls and reservations for marina slips is below:

Hotel Bahia del Sol

40 floating slips with shore power. Special prices for Panama Posee members.

Cruisers Club with hotel discounts. Pilot fee: $50 each way but, for Panama Posee members, if you stay in the marina a certain amount of time you only pay one way.

Email: recepcion.hotel@bahiadelsolelsalvador.com
14:48 Courage ⛵️ John however we never received response to hotel email above. bill said don’t worry plenty of room just come. this is information during past 48 hours.

bill & jean arramge imigration and customs for boats too.
14:50 Courage ⛵️ John note: you may only enter at high tide (twice each day of course), and depending on draft not at the lower high tides during the month. bill will advise.
14:55 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
14:55 FREEDOM - Sheri Videos
14:56 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
14:56 FREEDOM - Sheri Enjoying the Exhumas! Tomorrow we see the swimming pigs!
15:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks for all the good info!
16:19 Fickle Muranda We’re here now. It’s basically Bill that you’ll deal with. There is a guy that runs the marina but nobody ever sees him or deals with him directly. There are several boats here now but a few open slips are available.
16:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Have a lovely trip! I hope we find each other again!
16:22 Fickle Muranda We went to pig island back in 2016. We stayed at Staniel Cay Yacht club around the corner, which we loved . I look forward to your updates because I’m curious to see/know how much it has changed since it’s since been so publicized. Have fun!!!!
16:45 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We were there in 2017 to see the pigs and Staniel Cay as well!
16:53 S/VFIN (Susan) Sorry to say goodbye! So glad we met.
17:04 Courage ⛵️ John question for all the experienced posse people… we just received our very first zarpe (from mexico) and it says we are going to el salvador (which we are!). does that mean we can only go to el salvador? is it that specific? if we decided to say go to nicaragua, would that create a problem for us? thanks for explaining!
17:12 🦜Maison de Sante It’s an international Zarpe. You’ll get another one when you leave El Salvador stating your next intended port of call. No problemos. Next intended port is not as important as simply having one showing you exited your last country.
17:17 TIAMAT Owen We had MX fill out our zarpe with Costa Rica as the destination because we had heard the port captain in Playas del Coco was a rules stickler. Figured we’d have better luck asking for forgiveness in Honduras if we decided to stop along the way there
17:22 Courage ⛵️ John thank you both for the insight! it begs the question… has anyone here ever had a zarpe rejected? if so, please share why.
17:27 BOUNDLESS Owen, Naiby is in Costa Rica now and she’s been talking to him, trying to organize our arrival for this weekend. Communications apparently haven’t gone so smooth and I’m not sure “Rule stickler” is how she would put it!

I’ll keep you posted with any incoming intel
17:32 🦜Maison de Sante We had to clear in and out of that port captain several times last year because we kept moving around. She’s not that bad.

I’m curious what organizing your arrival means. I don’t think they care unless you are physically there. There’s nothing you can do in advance until you are physically there and cleared through immigration.
17:37 BOUNDLESS We’re dealing with a man at Marina Papagayo, not too worried about it though!
17:40 🦜Maison de Sante Ernesto?
18:32 Laura- Muirgen Anchored in Bahia Melaque. Got here late afternoon yesterday... only boat here except for the pangas. This afternoon we were joined by a sailboat. Peaceful bay. Explored the town of Melaque today. Great food, good provisions. Took kayaks to the beach, worked great. This afternoon one of the beach restaurants had a band playing some great oldies. It's been an enjoyable anchorages so far.
19:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn When are you guys planning on arriving Bahia del Sol!?
19:56 TIAMAT Owen We finished our check in yesterday. It was smooth but it was very clear she wasn’t going to cut anyone any slack for anything
20:06 Michael (Fin)
7WGQ+HW, 40909 Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.27688216666667,-101.0586426833333
20:07 BOUNDLESS @TIAMAT Owen did you use an agent? We’re trying to check in and stay at the Marina a couple days without using Ernesto, and that’s where we’re getting some pushback.
20:08 TIAMAT Owen No we are at anchor off Playas del Coco
20:08 TIAMAT Owen The checking was tedious (especially aduana) but free other than a taxi ride that we split with another boat
20:08 TIAMAT Owen *checkin
20:09 TIAMAT Owen Our friends on SV Pinta ran into the same issue with Marina Papagayo - they wouldn’t let them come in unless they contracted an agent to do the checking, and price quoted to them was quite high
20:11 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.30032266049918,-104.8351136655178
20:14 🦜Maison de Sante Marina Papagayo requires you use their agent to clear in but you can do it yourself in Coco and get a Zarpe for Marina Papagayo from there without using an agent.
20:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff What was the agent price?
20:42 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
21:08 TIAMAT Owen It was hundreds of dollars but I don’t remember specifically
21:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That is a lot.
21:46 Celt-Gerry/Angela Photos
22:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff unsent a message.
22:24 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Near the end of February. Hoping to get to Chiapas Saturday 🤞🏻
22:48 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Catch up soon! We miss you guys!
22:55 ZORBA- Tomer ZORBA- Tomer invited לימור to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
23:09 ZORBA- Tomer Hi everyone...

We had to stop our sailing for a while.. But We just came back to the boat.

We plan to get organised, and sail south from La Paz at the 15th...."delivery" style to Chuahae and Chiapas both for some land travels.

And than Costa Rica(Papagaio marina) at the end of May 2024.

It seems like we are Behind the pack....

Thanks for all the great info you have posted so far⛵️🤩

2024.01.31 Wednesday
06:57 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
06:57 Courage ⛵️ John approaching bahia del sol at sunrise
07:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Welcome!
07:54 Courage ⛵️ John gracias! fairly uneventful trip from Chiapas through Guatemala until we crossed into El Salvador and passed Los Cobanos at midnight. Winds almost immediately peaked at 28 knots with big cresting seas only five miles off shore. If it was a salsa, I would say it was caliente! (shocked)
07:58 Courage ⛵️ John Unlike our experiences in Mexico, in Guatemala and El Salvador, we were pleased to see literally every fishing panga and long line float was lit at night. We simply navigated around the lights. Appreciated the visual aid!
08:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn True. They sometimes resemble lit landing strips.
08:33 EVER AFTER Andrew Hey John
How long were the lines and did you record coordinates? We leave Chiapas on Tuesday evening arriving a BDS Thursday mid day for high tide if all goes well.
09:11 Courage ⛵️ John the lines were short (less than 1/4 mile) and numerous, so we did not record them. at least a dozen different locations. good news is the ones we encountered were all parallel to shore, and lit when at night, so easy to avoid with normal watch duties.
09:14 TIAMAT Stephanie We had a similar experience. All lit and easy to navigate around.
09:16 Courage ⛵️ John we have missed the bahia del sol entrance window requiring us to anchor out west of the bar crossing entrance for eight hours. has anyone here done that? it’s blowing 20+ offshore with waves and looking iffy to us with no protection. (gasp!)
09:21 SUNDOWNER Jeff We anchored in the recommended anchorage for about 3 hours. It was calm while we were there. However, still rolly. It had good holding in sand. ~10meters depth.
09:24 🦜Maison de Sante We just jogged at low rpm for a couple hours around the entrance versus anchor. We had choppy swell and wind too and I didn’t want to put too much strain on the ground tackle.
09:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I was wondering where you were! We arrived early and just drifted for about 2 hours while I cleaned the bottom.
09:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @BOUNDLESS, where are you headed?
09:52 Courage ⛵️ John puesta del sol, nicaragua. they considered stopping with us here but are having some sort of engine cooling trouble from last night’s blow. hopefully fixable issue like impeller. we are evaluating options with them. sailing on may be their only option given the sand bar requires power. we will likely change plans and stay with them for buddy safety.
09:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn FYI, Bill mentioned yesterday the fuel dock at Puesta del Sol is down. To quote: “A boat headed here said the fuel dock at Puesta del Sol is not in operation. You guys should email and confirm.”
09:54 Courage ⛵️ John copy that. the marina said that to dan too.
09:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hopefully it’s something as simple as clogged raw water intake. We experienced lots of growth while at Chiapas.
09:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn At least sailing conditions are favorable.
10:00 Courage ⛵️ John I can’t remember who said it (Tiamat?), but we agree ECMWF seems to be most accurate model since chiapas. However, we find it often is 5-10 knots lower than reality.
10:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Following the weather here (Bahia del Sol), PWG has been the more accurate model.
10:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For our passage to Bahia Santa Elena on Friday, both ECMWF and PWG converge on “boring.”
10:17 Courage ⛵️ John @BOUNDLESS changed the impeller and checked raw water intake. looking increasingly like a raw water pump issue. he has a spare. evaluating options together.
10:35 Rum Truffle - Mark On this coast I do my planning on the European Gust model, worked well
10:39 BISOU Robin And Tad I have heard USD 500-600 to check in using an agent at Marina Papagayo. That’s what they were charging last year when we were there.
10:47 TIAMAT Owen Free other than the taxi (or bus) ride if you do it at anchor
11:06 BISOU Robin And Tad Manzanillo. Planning to stop and anchor there on our way north next week. Suggestions for best anchorage and things to see/do? For us it will really just be a rest stop on our way to Barra de Navidad and then PV.
11:12 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Add Tenacatita to your list of places to stop! Great cruiser community here. We are here now along with 42 other boats! Huge anchorage with lots of room.
11:15 CHEMISTRY - Sean 1) There's a Walmart near the Las Hadas anchorage (just outside the Las Hadas marina) that may be useful if you need to provision.

2) Bahia Santiago is a great anchorage -- huge, with lots of activity (sometimes annoying jet skis), a dozen palapa restaurants to choose from.

3) Ensenada Carrizal is a jewel for snorkeling or SCUBA, but can be rolly. Also deeper than most anchorages, and more mud than sand. It's my most difficult anchorage (due mostly to my Fortress anchor, which prefers sand).
11:21 BISOU Robin And Tad Definitely on our list! I thought you guys were headed south from Zijuatenejo?
11:21 BISOU Robin And Tad Thank you!
11:41 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Also, we just completed this trip and saw a few longlines just south of manzanillo and again between there and Barra 3 more sets.
11:45 Rob on Avant The fuel dock has been on and off for years, but they have usually had fuel (diesel) available to jerry jug (if your requirements are at that level. When you email for clarification check what options are there.
11:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Talked to Juanita in Puesta Del Sol , Nicaragua, yesterday. No fuel dock. If you have Jerry cans she can arrange to get them filled. In my case, needing 100+ gals, she said she can arrange to have 55 gal drums brought to the boat. ?Don’t know the cost.
Just what she told me.
11:52 Courage ⛵️ John at Bahia del Sol outside anchorage recommended by Bill one mile west of entrance. 35’ of water. calm even in 15 gusts to 20. N 13 deg 17.3 W 88 deg 54.5. video of spot below…
11:52 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
13:03 Captain Dietmar expe t 350 to 450
15:54 Captain Dietmar 3 different vessels went into Acapulco bay today all on vicentes moorings
acapulco is coming back
vicente arranged for fuel via Jerry cans and shopping trips into town
15:54 Captain Dietmar Photos
15:55 Captain Dietmar Photos
15:55 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Went to the waterfall and hour or so out of Huatulco with Long Windid and Summer Dreams. Really fun excursion and Fabian the tour guide was excellent. His what’s app is +52 958 130 1218
18:25 Michael (Fin)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.82347448333333,-99.90329314999998
19:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Good one in Chahue
19:47 FREEDOM - Sheri We loved Acapulco. So happy to hear they are recovering!! Our favorite part of our trip was Mexico!! Now loving Bahamas! Thank you Dietmar and Panama Posse for the great experience!
20:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Bahia del Sol Marina now hosts SV Serenity, SV Fickle, MV Crackerjack, SV Boundless, SV Courage, SV Crystal Sea. Six of us!
21:42 Courage ⛵️ John Bar crossing was easy with bill’s help! The pilot was spot on. so nice to be on the inside of this beautiful bay! Dan has a very cool video of coming in on the waves.
21:48 BOUNDLESS IMG_3629.MOV
22:51 S/VFIN (Susan) Looking at some weather coming in Sat/Sun. ( maybe late Friday afternoon) Just anchored in Los Roquettas and it will take 33 hrs to get to Puerto Angel. Does anyone have actual experience in Puerto Angel with a WSW swell (2 + m) and 30+ KTS winds from West? Is there protection?
23:02 BISOU Robin And Tad You won’t get much protection unless you can really squeeze in behind the rocks among the pangas. If it were me I’d stay put in Las Roquetas or even go into Acapulco and pick up a mooring until the weather blows over. Be safe!
23:06 BISOU Robin And Tad Where are you seeing these winds (which app)? I’m seeing nice following winds until Friday when they pick up a bit but you should be in Huatulco by then. 33hrs from Acapulco to Puerto Angel doesn’t sound right. More like 13hrs maybe?
23:11 S/VFIN (Susan) @BISOU Robin And Tad thanks. It doesnt make me happy though. I dont feel comfortable here for an extended stay alone in Roquettas frankly ( there was no response from the Port Capt, after numerous tries,btw) And I have no idea what the condition of Vicente’s moorings are, especially in a blow. Oh well. 😩
23:21 BISOU Robin And Tad I understand your concern and I’m surprised about the port captain not replying. They specifically told me they were available 24/7. In any case you should be able to get to Bahia órgano which would give you good protection within 20hrs from Las Roquetas. Also Bahia Maguey.
23:40 S/VFIN (Susan) 235 miles from Acapulco to Huatulco : 36 hrs
23:41 S/VFIN (Susan) 235 miles from Acapulco to Huatulco is 36 hrs
23:49 BISOU Robin And Tad Fair enough. I’m just going by what we did in the other direction. We averaged 6 knots (motored pretty much the whole way) from Puerto Angel to Acapulco and it took us 17hrs but we also had 15 knots of wind on the nose for the last 4hrs ! It was about 6hrs from Bahia Órgano to Puerto Angel. Just our experience. I understand not wanting to get caught in those forecast winds though!
23:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Yeah my best calculations are 33 hours to Pto Angel.

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01:53 Rum Truffle - Mark Your 33 hrs is about right; there are some tuck in anchorages as you go but if there is a real blow then you are right to be cautious. Puerto Angel is quite a deep anchorage right in the middle of the bay but it is deep sided and whilst a bit of roll will be on you you can be safe there. Do note the wrecked car at the inside position reported on here. I was in there last year in a blow!
02:43 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Took us 32 hours averaging 7.7 mph to do that exact run.
02:45 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff La Roqueta to Puerto Angel to be exact.
05:45 Captain Dietmar vicente is operating and there are 3 yachts currently in the bay of Acapulco
please contact vicente he is eager to help the posse .. especially since we helped him
05:46 Captain Dietmar vicentes whatsapp
+52 744 439 8184
06:47 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks. I am concerned about remaining here because 1: the local publications are still reporting street gang violence and shootings; as well as a surge of health problems due to lack of sanitary conditions, eg. dengue fever cases ( almost 2,000 reported) et al. More immediately we intended only to stop and rest here at Roquettas, away from the affected main bahia. Getting a mooring puts us that much closer to those problems. More importantly, in a blow we have no idea if these moorings are going to hold us. I feel i am Between A rock and a hard place.
07:10 SV Whirlwind You are right on time. Buddy boats form, disband, and reform. A group of us serendipitously met in Huatulco last year in April and left Chiapas for ports further east/se in late April/early May.
07:55 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks for the confirmation
08:43 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks! I guess at this point we cannot make it with enough time. We made a rookie mistake leaving Zihua and not looking ahead at weather far enough. Its killing me.
08:45 Laura- Muirgen Photos
08:45 Laura- Muirgen Leaving Melaque this morning
08:46 Laura- Muirgen Gorgeous anchorage. Recommend it easy beach access with kayaks. Great markets in town.
10:05 BISOU Robin And Tad I have to apologise to you (and others) when I reported yesterday/ last night regarding our journey north from Puerto Angel to Las Roquetas. It’s amazing how memory fades! Looking at our log book this morning I can see the trip actually took us 41hrs due to the last 4-5hrs having nasty winds and seas on the nose. Once behind the island it was smooth as glass. Your location has good protection and good holding in sand. I can’t speak for the local safety as I’m not there but we felt perfectly safe. No one except the port captain’s boat approached us to enquire why we didn’t call over VHF 16 on arrival (I explained that it was 2300hrs and I thought it was too late).
I hope you find a solution that you can feel comfortable with. Didn’t you buddy boat with Que Vendrá?
10:33 S/VFIN (Susan) No apologies needed! Thanks for being there. I needed to talk aloud and find a solution. With your and several other PP boat insights we have decided to leave. We will deal with the last few hours of wind when it comes. We woke up to brown scummy water and our buddy boat was rolling so something had to give. We met 2 of the 3 boats that were on Vincente’s moorings as they left otw to Zihua. They had no trouble last night. No Port Capt presence however. But lots of day marine patrols and nothing at night. Trying out my new alarm system!
10:43 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks! Good info, very appreciated. We are heading to Puerto Angel now. Hoping to beat the nasties. Will tuck in as tight as possible to the left when inside. No anchoring on a car🤞
10:53 Kekada II Don & Anja FYI re El Salvador. Bill has advised that the bar crossing will be closed due to low tides and large swell from 4th Feb to 7th Feb
13:08 TIAMAT Owen Does anyone know the best way to get in touch with Vista Mar Marina? Not getting a reply to my emails
13:25 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Hail them on channel 71 for the marina staff.
13:32 Rum Truffle - Mark Vistamar Marina.vcf
13:33 Rum Truffle - Mark This is the dock master!
13:41 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene You can’t email Caesar Ramos any more because we now works at Buenaventura Marina.
13:44 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene You can also call (507)340-6391 per the website vistamarmarina.com
Tel: (507) 6611-8528 (If dialing from the U.S., please dial +011 prior to all calls.)
13:44 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
13:45 SUNDOWNER Lynn unsent a message.
13:46 SUNDOWNER Lynn Not sure what email you were using, but we emailed Jacqueline Petti. She responded within 24 hours.
13:53 TIAMAT Owen That’s the one we used
14:36 S/VFIN (Susan)
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.57166487538868,-99.47932111108626
14:37 S/VFIN (Susan) Killing it with the spinnaker today! SOG 7.7!
14:38 QUESO GRANDE Lance Just Catamarans
850 NE 3rd St, Dania Beach, FL 33004 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.056959,-80.128897
14:39 QUESO GRANDE Lance Lithium and solar upgrades for Queso Grande II
14:46 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt You can WhatsApp her at that number also.
14:49 TIAMAT Owen Thanks, will give that a try
14:50 BISOU Robin And Tad What fun!
14:53 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) picture of this excitement.
15:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Would love to learn about your quote and experience. We might do the same there.
15:23 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Which number is the good What’s App number?
15:24 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Mobile numbers only
16:09 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ARONNAX Dean & David to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
16:40 Rum Truffle - Mark Chiapas

16:42 ARONNAX Dean & David ARONNAX Dean & David joined the group.
16:45 ARONNAX Dean & David
Mástil 121, Marina Vallarta, 48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.6648943671687,-105.2512637525797
16:59 ARONNAX Dean & David Hi everybody. I’m new to the group. It’s a pleasure to be part of the Panama Posse. As a brief intro, I live in Victoria, BC. I’m a scientist and entrepreneur and I run companies both in the pharmaceutical research space and the environmental space. The latter could be of interest to this group since it’s focused on ocean microplastic pollution and biodiversity. Please check out Oceandiagnostics.com.
Regarding sailing, I am a part time cruiser, balancing sailing with work and family responsibilities. I sail a 40ft aluminum sailboat (Allures 39.9). I sail with various crew but my mainstay is my best friend, Dave who lives in San Francisco. We started out in Victoria,BC and worked our way down to Puerto Vallarta over 2 six week legs in 2023. The boat is now at Marina Vallarta awaiting my return in April. The plan (probably) is to continue south, leaving the boat for a few months in Marina Puesta del sol, Nicaragua, before continuing on to Panama in September/October. I have loads of questions regarding my proposed plan and look forward to learning from this group. I look forward to interacting with many of you and hopefully meeting some of you in person. Cheers. Dean
17:46 YO-D-YO Dave Photos
17:53 SUNDOWNER Jeff Yo-D-Yo had shared those coordinates earlier. They are the location of the channel bouys, some of which are missing. We put them in our plotter, stayed in the middle of the channel and had no problems. The coordinates are also on zulip. Thanks again, Yo-D-Yo, for that info.
17:54 ARONNAX Dean & David Thanks Yo-D-Yo. Very helpful.
18:02 ARONNAX Dean & David I have a couple of questions regarding my proposed plan. The next leg will be PV to Nicaragua in April/May. At this time of year, can I still expect predominantly northerly winds? Further, going from Nicaragua to Panama in Sept/Oct, does anybody see any challenges with this time of year beyond dealing with Papagayos winds? What will be the predominant wind direction? Many thanks in advance.
18:14 BISOU Robin And Tad Welcome Dean! My only suggestion would be to maybe consider breaking up the trip with a stop at Marina Chiapas (Mexico) and even consider leaving your boat there for the 4 months you will be off her. It’s a lovely little marina, very safe from hurricane winds and next to no thunderstorms that affect the marina (there are plenty all around during the rainy season!). From there you can head straight to Costa Rica (or stop in Nicaragua if you are interested in visiting which we did and loved it).
I’m not sure I’d leave my boat in Puesta del Sol for 4 months. There’s not much there and I’m not sure that the guardianage is what you might like.
I’ll leave it to the experts to advise on winds but my experience was that September/October is still hurricane/rainy season so as you head south you’ll get more thunderstorms. Not sure about the Papagayos.
19:11 C-YA. Glenn @ARONNAX Dean & David I second what Bisou said great little marina safe and sound can trust you boat will be safe
19:33 TIAMAT Owen
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.8699035775854,-85.51193947617979
19:33 TIAMAT Owen Anchored in Bahia Samara
19:58 bāsik Teal Linh Emma
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.696162,-83.668132
20:48 ARONNAX Dean & David Thanks Robin, Ted and Glen for the input. My concern is getting out of the hurricane box for insurance purposes. I’d also like to get further south. Nicaragua is well below the box. Chiapas is just inside the box. Have people had bad experiences at Puesta del sol? Is there somewhere in Costa Rica you would consider is a good place to leave the boat for several months?
20:50 Rob on Avant You could consider El Salvador, bill and jean do moorings and there are a couple of marinas. Boat care is available and services are better there than Puesta del sol.
23:13 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
23:14 S/VFIN (Susan) Best I’ve got 😎
23:48 BISOU Robin And Tad I find it hard to believe that Chiapas is inside the box but that’s insurance for you. Certainly hurricanes form off the coast of that area but they haven’t had winds in the marina stronger than 20knots in the past 11 years (which was when the marina was built). Another option would be Marina Papagayo in Costa Rica. They have special summer rates.
23:53 BOUNDLESS How is it?!

2024.02.02 Friday
02:45 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) nice always great to fly
06:12 Captain Dietmar GENERAL GESTALT WARNING (warning)
Pls only spea from personal experiences pls Avoid :
You should , could , might consider, ....
06:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We loved Bahia del Sol. I believe, with the PP discount, that it's the least expensive marina on the Pacific coast for us ($0.50/ft/day). Fuel is max $4.25/gallon currently. Car rental is $25/day with Hans. Bill and Jean are wonderful hosts.
07:52 Rob on Avant We laid up one season in Chiapas, two in El Salvador. We spent about 10 days in Puesta del sol. Chiapas allows wet or dry storage, is cheap, and is safe. Excellent inland travel opportunities. El Salvador is only wet storage (marina or moorings), is cheap, and is safe. Also excellent inland travel. Puesta del sol is wet only at a dock, is reasonable and is safe. Inland travel a bit tougher, harder to rent a car, etc. due to remoteness. Travel to and from Chiapas and El Salvador is pretty easy. Puesta del sol a bit tougher. Provisioning and supplies are also better/easier in Chiapas and el Salvador. Puesta del sol is quite remote, but lovely. It might be worth checking with your insurance company about Chiapas and see if they will allow it, the hurricane risk is close to zero.
07:59 Captain Dietmar We laid up for a season in
La Cruz MX
Barra de Navidad MX
Chiapas MX
Papagayo CR
Vista Mar PA
Buenaventura PA

and enjoyed all of them
for us Marina Papagayo and Buenaventura have a good mix of amenities and surroundings and tranquility

08:25 Maison De Sante Regarding Costa Rica (since we stayed there last storm season)
Pro:
Marina Papagayo is a safe place to keep your boat outside the hurricane zone. The marina is very safe, 24 hour security with cameras and people, the manager Dan is very attentive (also a sailor), and there are helpful workers always on the dock. They have a couple tall poles on the property that are for lightning but also there were many cranes on the hill constructing fancy homes that are good lighting mitigators. The manager Dan said a boat had not been hit by lightning there since 2012 I believe… Also, this is the cleanest marina I have been in. You can see the bottom on many days and making water at the marina was not a problem. They have free pump out services, nice hot showers, coin laundry on site, pool, gym, recreation room, marine store, and some restaurants as well as concierge services to help you with car rental and more. Liberia international airport is close by for flights into/out of the country. If you scuba dive, there are good sites nearby the marina.

Cons- price, agent and isolated. Papagayo is more expensive than other marinas like chiapas, El Salvador or Nicaragua. Papagayo has Posse discount- pay for 3 months and get one month free. Also, you will need an Agent for your boat to stay longer term (import permit) in Costa Rica (this costs a few hundred dollars more). Getting ANYTHING imported into Costa Rica will be very expensive and is on Latin America time for arrival. Marina papagayo is quite isolated for exploring - you will need to have a car to get into town or explore. The public buses on papagayo are for the workers at the hotel and taxis are just as expensive as a car rental- or more. The mini market has limited fresh goods but if you tell them what you want in advance (such as lettuce, tomatoes, etc) they can add it to their order and have it on next delivery (they get 2 deliveries a week).

Hopefully this is helpful and you can PM me for more info.
09:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Question: can you give any kind of comparison between Marina Papagayo and Marina Flamingo in CR? I need to lay up for a month+ down there and would like to make the best choice.
09:15 Tidings Of Joy- Joy This is great info. Thank you for taking the time to write it all out for us. 😀
09:34 Maison De Sante We visited marina flamingo by car -they had a decent marine store there. They also have many nice shops/ restaurants and located closer to towns/beaches from an access standpoint. They are doing lots of construction/upgrades to make it more upscale. I don’t recall what their rates are but I remember them being more expensive than papagayo. It was a very nice looking marina. Other Posse boats who visited Flamigo via dinghy paid either $50 or $100 per day just to park the dinghy (if you don’t have a slip there). That’s all the info I have.
09:40 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Does anyone know a good tour guide in Chiapas? We would like to see the ruins and maybe a coffee plantation or two and any other highlights.
09:50 TIAMAT Owen Cute but we’re getting some waves wrapping around the island and making it a little bouncy in the anchorage
09:52 C-YA. Glenn @Tidings Of Joy- Joy go ask the office or ask around for Tony and his. Business partner. Several of us did a 7 day tour with Tony who is amazing guide. Did a few shorter tours also while there
09:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Rolf, at the marina, can help you with that. I was also told about Miquel. I can DM his info to you.
09:58 BISOU Robin And Tad Tony is a highly qualified (worked with the archaeologist who excavated Iztapa- the Mayan ruins near the marina) and extremely knowledgeable guide. We used him several times for inland as well as local trips.
09:59 BISOU Robin And Tad Antonio Tony.vcf
10:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Videos
10:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Is there an award category for “most sporty bar crossing”? We got slammed!
10:13 Rob on Avant No award, but you might make Bill’s hall of fame. ;j
10:15 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Yikes!! 😬
10:20 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Photos
10:21 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt 5 years ago. If you look closely, you can see my white knuckles on the helm
10:25 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt We hit so hard, the shackle holding the head of the main bent open
10:29 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
10:30 Cerca Trova-Bruce Leaving Miami area this morning, heading back to West Palm Beach to rebuild our generator. The generator head seized up last weekend. 😟
10:42 Fickle Muranda Poor Kathryn!!!!! ☹️
10:44 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Whoa! Surfs up.
10:46 Qué vendrá Any experience on traveling to Guatemala from Bahia del Sol, as opposed going from Chiapas?
10:52 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Just curious did Bill advise that those were good conditions to cross in?
11:06 Rob on Avant It’s easier because you can rent a car in El Salvador and drive there. Mexican rental cars can’t be set up to all that. You can take the bus from Chiapas but the border there is slow and rather theatrical.
11:11 TIAMAT Owen I suspect it depends on which crossing you take. We crossed from MX to Guatemala at Talisman which is slightly further away, and it was quite simple and quick.
11:14 NextChapter, Shawna Just sent you our guides info in Chiapas! We loved him and our tour
12:06 Qué vendrá Please share for everyone :)
12:15 Qué vendrá Long line near Puerto Escondido

15 46.294 N
97 13.496 W

Panga nearby. Us and s/v Fin passed over it without catching it.
12:38 Kekada II Don & Anja Entering Mexico at Chiapas. Just had all our fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and meat plus eggs taken by Senasica inspector. 😭
13:00 Rum Truffle - Mark Well that is somewhat exceptional set against my experience and the reported experiences of others. What was your last port? Did you get an explanation?
13:12 Laura- Muirgen I thought I saw an agent on the Panama page. But either I'm missing it or he's not there. Has anyone used an agent for going into Panama? We've decided it maybe easier to do, since our timeline has firmed up. Contact info would be appreciated. Thanks
13:18 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Erick Galvez
+507” 6676 1376
Info@centarioconsulting.com

Best agent in Panama. Takes posse discount. 👏🏻
13:26 Laura- Muirgen how much is the discount?
13:38 Courage ⛵️ John thank you, we need it as well. for some reason the email bounced, but he responded almost immediately on whatsapp.

“Please be advised no spaces available as of today and increasing after March 20th” was the message he sent for Eastbound.
13:39 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis I don’t remember the discount amount. But he’s very good and speaks great English!
13:40 Laura- Muirgen Eastbound?
13:40 Courage ⛵️ John “northbound” sorry
13:41 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Both east and west. (It’s really north and south)
🤷🏼‍♀️
13:41 Laura- Muirgen thanks. Will contact him today
14:13 Courage ⛵️ John yep! was thinking we are heading to east coast and like a newb forgot the transit is north-south (hahaha)
14:25 Ohana Chad & Nicole We also have been happy with this agent.
14:31 Captain Dietmar - $125 off
14:36 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
14:46 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368563,-79.950998
14:51 Maison De Sante Hopefully all is ok with Serenity. Very scary to see waves like that but you guys plowed through like champs!
14:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yes. He suggested the tide was reversing (ebb started). Crackerjack went first, and Fickle behind us. Neither faced the same issue. Bad luck, I suppose.
15:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis When do you think you’ll get into Chiapas?
15:45 S/VFIN (Susan) So sorry to see/hear this. Are you ok?
16:08 Kekada II Don & Anja New regulations. Just introduced according to marina
16:12 SV Whirlwind Natalie, Touring inland in Chiapas was a huge highlight for my family. There is definitely a lot going on in Chiapas with Cartels and migrants---it's a border state. That said talk with Miguel and/or Tony at the Marina and they can steer you toward safe routes to explore their beautiful state.
16:13 🦜Maison de Sante
Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.286002924423071,-82.10011360590202
16:21 🦜Maison de Sante Unplanned anchorage for the night. All models showed reasonable conditions. 4 foot waves at 6 sec (not ideal but acceptable for us), tapering as we sailed east. 10 knots of wind with gusts to 15.

Actual conditions were 20-25 knots steady wind. Gusts to 30. 7-9 foot standing waves, some breaking onto the boat. Buried the bow twice which is very difficult to do on this boat with its high rake at the bow.

Good reminder that even when all the weather models agree, that only means so much ;) at least this has been my experience starting in Costa Rica Oct/Nov and Panamá Dec/Jan. (Pacific & Atlantic)
16:24 TIAMAT Owen Photos
16:24 TIAMAT Owen Found the beach bar in Bahia Samara, Costa Rica!
16:28 SV Whirlwind Are you guys going to stay over thru another day? Our kids and I LOVED surf lessons with Pato Surf. He and his gang were set up on the east side of people set up on Samaras beach. VERY great people and excellent with kids. Enjoy
16:38 BISOU Robin And Tad That happened to us about this time last year on our trip from Bocas to Shelter Bay! We ploughed on but poor Tad had to do the entire trip as I was very seasick (meds I took didn’t work!).
16:40 bāsik Teal Linh Emma I agree. Miguel & Tony are the ones who are on top of what's happening and both are so good at what they do. We love Miguel & couldn't have explored that area without his exceptional help and knowledge.
16:44 🦜Maison de Sante We were mainly just trying to make the party in shelter bay and there’s a good window to get to San blas next week so we opted to not beat ourselves up. Hopefully it’s better mañana.
16:50 Captain Dietmar if you got time checkmout mama gui restaurant in samara
16:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for asking. Serenity’s solid! We humans were the more fragile. All’s well. Crossing the Gulf of Fonseca. Nice breeze. It’s good to be sailing again.
16:55 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I wonder if that means the Papagayos might blow after all!?
17:10 🦜Maison de Sante In my experience, the Papagayo forecasts have been pretty reliable. The only time the forecasts started to look unreliable to me in CR was in the fall.

I remember reading somewhere that once the Tehuantapec lays down, so follows the Papagayos, and then Punta Mala. When we crossed the papagayos last spring, the ECMWF forecast was spot on.
17:29 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:41 FREEDOM - Sheri We had a fantastic day of tours with Miquel. We felt very safe and learned so much history. We were there February last year.
18:08 S/VFIN (Susan) What is Serenity? A Lagoon 450?
18:38 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Manzana 041202 33-5, Boca Chica, Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.215908,-82.209514
18:39 Cerca Trova-Bruce Hillsboro Inlet Light Station
2705 N Riverside Dr, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.26138,-80.084514
18:39 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
18:40 Cerca Trova-Bruce Hillsboro Inlet Light, Florida
18:44 Remedy-Natalie Thank you for the recommendation. Did you go to Bonampak or Yaxchilan? I was wanting to possibly visit these two locations but the article I posted specifically mentioned them.
19:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn She’s an Antares 44i
19:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Just a few shrimpers ahead!
19:06 BISOU Robin And Tad Apparently they’re pretty impossible to get to at the moment. Yaxchilan has to be reached by boat driven by the local indigenous tribe who are in conflict with the neighbouring indigenous tribe so neither one wants to let visitors through if they’re going to the other’s territory. And then there are the cartels very active in the area due to its remoteness. This info direct from Tony to us last year. Palenque and Tonina are really worth visiting though.
19:09 Maison De Sante They love to play chicken! …especially at night! This becomes less of a thing once you are further south.
19:16 BRIGADOON 3 Ixtapa Marina
19:16 BRIGADOON 3 Videos
19:44 TIAMAT Owen Fred!
19:52 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn They’re now behind us.
20:05 FREEDOM - Sheri Thats where we live!!!
20:07 FREEDOM - Sheri I will need to go back and look. Did so many tours. Currently in the Bahamas. Will look when we get home mid Feb
20:08 FREEDOM - Sheri If you need anything, let us know.
20:36 Qué vendrá
Playa Maguey 2011, Coyula Sector U, 70988 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.73177909560547,-96.15035062814954
20:37 Qué vendrá Finally anchored after our run from Isla Roqueta. This anchorage is perfect for when westerlies are blowing. Outside it is 25k and square waves and here perfectly calm, don’t even hear the wind.
20:58 Bijou -John & Rose Marina papagayo

21:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Bahía el Maguey
Oaxaca : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.733745,-96.151055
21:13 S/VFIN (Susan) Calm and flat in this anchorage with a WSW blow.
22:08 C-YA. Glenn @S/VFIN (Susan) loved that anchorage
2024.02.03 Saturday
06:39 Rob on Avant 020105Z FEB 24
NAVAREA XII 49/24(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED IN 08-29.75N 089-40.38W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC ALAMEDA,
PHONE: 510 437 3701,
EMAIL: RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL.
06:41 Rob on Avant 012146Z FEB 24
NAVAREA XII 47/24(21).
GULF OF PANAMA.
MAN OVERBOARD FROM VESSEL IN 08-58.19N 079-22.15W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
08:24 Laura- Muirgen Is there any type of cruisers net in Acapulco?
09:05 Courage ⛵️ John @BOUNDLESS and @Courage ⛵️ Kristine are safely across the sandbar headed for costa rica! bill and pilot and cooperating waves made it easy for us. love the 20 min customs/immigration/port authority checkout at the marina. wish all countries were this efficient. goodbye el salvador; we shall return!
09:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Safe travels. Hope you enjoy better conditions than we have a day ahead. Bashing now.
09:18 Courage ⛵️ John thank you! bashing is no fun. fair winds!

we have papagayo winds that laid down and an onshore reversal, so looks like a great window to get across. we hope!
09:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hope the same for you. Off Leon (Nicaragua) the conditions are not as forecasted. At least no Papagayos.
09:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn See you at Santa Elena?
09:32 Courage ⛵️ John yes see you there!
09:33 Courage ⛵️ John and I see @NEXT CHAPTER - Chris off our starboard further out to sea. will be a posse party sunday evening!
09:41 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.6986195839163,-92.3906485363841
09:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Safe travels. Hope to see ya again.

Finally getting the PanamaPosse Tamale party today at 2pm here in Chiapas. Starts at 2, who knows when it will end. Tony and Miquel are bringing the tamales.
09:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce Photos
09:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce A pleasant surprise on the way up the Florida coast.
09:45 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Finally back on the boat after 7 months in the states! Planning to head south as soon as we get things in order! 😊
09:46 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach County, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.36603840975309,-80.06065572385255
09:50 NextChapter, Shawna Looking forward to it!
10:43 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Sorry to hear that. Wondered why he would ever advise going in those conditions.
10:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
10:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Videos
10:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Miguel and Tony took myself, Eric and Kim from Splinter, and Andrew and Laura from Ever After, to the Feast of Santa Maria Candelaria in Tuxtla Chico last night. Too much to say about it. Suffice to say, it was incredible. Once a year, once in a lifetime for me.
10:55 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
11:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
11:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:32 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Longline which we snagged on a rudder and dragged 6 hours until dawn. Set perpendicular to shore on the exact straight line route from Chahue to Chiapas. What do they expect to happen??
11:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Great news! I hope all was okay on board for your return?
11:58 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Mistakes happen? Dunno.
11:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That they catch a nice trawler!
12:13 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff They caught one but it got away with all their gear
12:44 fickle - Ben The navy people that come to do the zarpes were about 40 mins late so all boats left the dock later than anticipated.
12:52 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn True, yet you passed after us, and Crackerjack before us, and you were both unscathed. I think that was a factor, but not the only one.
13:05 fickle - Ben Yeah then there was the pilot somehow getting behind you instead of in front 😬
13:09 fickle - Ben I do want to check the bottom of my keel to see if I lost any barnacles though.
13:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn And then his asking me what my intentions are since he can’t see me through the breakers in front of him. (!?) Had I waited for instruction, we might have been hit by another set. Anyhow, it’s all a learning experience, and I’m sure this was the exception to the rule.
13:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wouldn’t that be a silver lining!? Hope my scuppers under the bridgedeck are still intact.
13:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tips?
13:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Gosh. Hindsight. I would have said under no circumstances proceed unless your pilot is in front of you. However, then he would have been caught in the rolling set. There was no way to turn around unless risk being broached. Trying to reverse out of this also leads to instability (I had to power through the breaking waves to keep the bow forward). This took me further into the surf zone.

I’ve run this over and over in my mind and there’s nothing I can suggest in terms of doing something differently.

Well, one thing: make sure to stow anything loose prior. Anything that can roll, will. Also, read up on storm tactics. How to negotiate breaking waves is critical to avoid damage. In a Force 8 situation, those breakers would be 2-3x higher! I consider this good practice. 😊
13:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I would also suggest keeping apparent speed between boat and breaking water minimal. The instinct could be to power through, over throttling. This is where damage can occur. I tried to throttle only as the wave approached and struck, and then eased off, trying to stay put.

If you’re in the break zone, and the set came through, don’t hesitate then to full throttle through. As I told Bill when he asked me what my intentions are, “I’m in No Man’s Land, and I need to get out now.”

Gestalt: this is my humble
opinion only.
15:07 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Appreciate it. Based on experience
15:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69883464022245,-92.39209065255935
15:32 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff 31.5 hours straight across. Great weather and very fair seas.
15:38 Long Windid Great news. Happy for you guys.
15:39 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Photos
15:42 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Alert: Big fish entry! Lexi caught this giant dorado on her own. While she was setting the line out it hit and ran hard. She asks “Can the lure be this heavy?!”. She then reeled it in all by herself!
15:44 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I think if the fish is taller than the person it’s an automatic win!! 😍. Great job hauling it in Lexi!
15:45 Courage ⛵️ John “it was this big” (extended hands wide) may now be replaced with “it was me big” 😁
16:09 BISOU Robin And Tad Wow good for her! Yummy dinners ahead for you all!
16:11 Maison De Sante Amazing job Lexi!!! You can feed the fleet with that dorado!
16:17 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.08849340569777,-81.56775359674052
16:17 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
16:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Enjoy think we spent a few daze then
17:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
17:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Cutter rig day.
17:13 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wish I had confidence to fly my drone. How does one land it on a vessel that moves forward?
17:45 OKISOLLO Jeanne unsent a message.
17:46 TIAMAT Stephanie We did it once but it’s extremely hard and we almost lost our drone in the drink 😬
17:46 OKISOLLO Jeanne There is a good tutorial on you tube channel cruising maya. Dan has mostly figured it out. We’ve only lost one drone so far. Insurance is key!
17:49 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
17:50 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I have the DJI insurance (Mini 4 Pro). Will check out Cruising Maya. Thanks for the tip!
17:50 ZORBA- Tomer We have the dji mini 3 , and I never take off or land while moving.

If you want to fly while moving- stop- than take off, resume sailing...once finished flying-stop the boat and land.

Every time you fly your drone, it might be the last time you see it🤣

Having said that there are plenty of ways to fly and return home safely💪🏼⛵️
17:51 ZORBA- Tomer Pro*
17:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Great advice! The challenge is to do all that within the flight time. Will have to take sails down as well.
17:59 ZORBA- Tomer Depends on the wind/sea conditions, sometimes simple ~heave to~, might do the job....

I have connected a loop of string dangeling from the drone, so I can catch it in the air....
18:09 🦜Maison de Sante It’s really an interesting terrain up close!! :)
18:16 🦜Maison de Sante I’ve done it many, many times. There’s two main tips I can give you.

1) make sure all the safety settings are off.
-if it senses the rig, it will freeze in place and you might run into it
-if the battery gets low and you’ve been moving a bit, it may want to return home…to the coordinates from where you took off

2) I prefer to catch the drone while still underway
-approach the boat alongside the beam and attempt to match course and speed and fly parallel to the boat

-start this process with 50% battery so you don’t feel rushed. Feel free make several approaches
-once you feel comfortable, start slowly moving laterally towards the boat while the drone faces forward
-as soon as you catch it, flip it upside down to kill the motors

You got this!
19:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent! Would you advise one person fly while the other catches, or do you have better control if you do everything? I think “S” mode on the DJI disables sensors?
19:09 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Thanks, yes great to finally be back. Boat is in good shape but a bit of deck and rail damage from sun and rain. Some mold inside but thanks to you for the mold spray I think it would have been much worse without that! 😳
19:12 🦜Maison de Sante I always would have someone else to catch underway. On anchor, I can catch it myself.

I do not recommend S mode for landing. It’s too erratic. You can disable sensors and return to home in the settings
19:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I bring it up and hand grab it. A little tricky but has worked for me.

20:14 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
20:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you Marina Chiapas and especially Rolf for a great Panama Posse Tamale party. Plenty of food for all. Great hosts.
20:28 Maison De Sante Videos
20:28 Maison De Sante Photos
20:29 Maison De Sante Definitely an uninvited visitor! However, it seems to enjoy our jams so we are letting it stay a minute 😆
20:36 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I’m not a sailor but that’s cool
20:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
20:41 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff More Marina Chiapas fun. Such a great welcome. Can’t believe they threw a tamale welcome party just for us.
21:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Sunrise at start of Tehuantepec crossing.
21:10 Rob on Avant Photos
21:13 Rob on Avant Greta event at shelter bay marina tonight. Thanks to all who attended, and special thanks to our sponsors and Juanjo and the team at SBM for their support. Over $400.00 was raised to support the children’s dance program that came out to perform for us and they were ecstatic!
21:35 Rum Truffle - Mark It’s amazing the skills modern sailors have to have!!!!
23:27 Rum Truffle - Mark Does anyone know of an HRO Seafari Watermaker parts provider in Mexico?

2024.02.04 Sunday
09:13 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Gross!!! 🤢
09:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Crackerjack, Fickle and Serenity arrived at Bahia Santa Elena, Costa Rica. Courage and Boundless are due later today. Party time!
09:19 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Here’s a hood video on flying drones from a sailboat

https://youtu.be/i_PQhi-8uy4?si=kwbTeG8XK9CMNLvi
09:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Oh, and MV Serenity is on their way. BOTH Serenity’s in one location!
09:20 Courage ⛵️ John and m/v next chapter soon too! it’s and armada!
09:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We saw this one. He promised a follow-up on flying from a moving vessel. That’s what I really need.
09:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Everyone here is welcome to sundowners on SV Serenity. 4-6pm today. BYOB.
09:23 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I’ll let him know the PP is interested!
09:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Apparently there are crocs in Bahia Santa Elena. The urge to clean Serenity’s bottom is somewhat diminished. Access to the internet in remote locations has its dark side. I can’t unsee this (was researching if crocs attack from underwater): https://youtu.be/XNTMfax5Q5w?si=Y-bUIx9qLcbXPLUm.

Seriously, has anyone swum in these waters?
09:41 fickle - Ben The beaches here once teemed with wildebeests, but no longer…
09:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Is that why there are few humans here??
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler There is Bill in La Paz. He carries all different brands of WM parts. He built systems for whole towns while in the service. His system supplies Marina La Paz. He had helped Delta Swizzler on many occasions
10:41 Rum Truffle - Mark 4do you have any contact details? Thanks
11:44 Laura- Muirgen We are on Vicentes mooring ball in Acapulco. We had to stop here because we are waiting for our offshore insurance to get bound. It was supposed to be bound Friday, but there was a delay. Anyway... he was great. We are the only ones here. Definitely would encourage anyone to us his services if you need them. vicentes whatsapp
+52 744 439 8184
11:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Bill Lee
+52 (612) 155 0703
leecraft01@aol.com

11:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Bill Lee
11:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Eduardo Burgoin
+52 (612) 140 0253
thewatermakerstore@gmail.com

11:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn His son Eduardo is also a great resource. Fixed our watermaker.
12:16 Captain Dietmar thank you for the update
12:30 Captain Dietmar link to apparently up to date list of prohibited food imports to Mexico coming into Chiapas
https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/298923/allowed_and_prohibited.pdf

basically, no fresh fruit, vegetables or meat. only canned of packaged as per @Rob on Avant
12:34 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis From what I understand from Rolf here at Chiapas, there is an infestation coming up from Panama. Most countries are restricting certain fruit and vegetables as well as some meats coming north. Chiapas seems to be the strictest so far.
Going south is no problem.
What I’ve been told.

12:37 BISOU Robin And Tad We had a slightly different experience last year on arrival at Marina Chiapas in May 2023. The first person to arrive on the boat (even before the dog patrol!) was the agricultural inspector. Stupidly, I had no idea that bringing food from Central America (in our case from El Salvador) was prohibited. He looked at all the fresh produce in our hammocks, at my aloe Vera plant on the deck and asked what other food we had. I was honest and showed him our refrigerator but not the freezer (meat). He wanted to confiscate the lot of it but after assuring him that we would eat it all on the boat, that we wouldn’t be taking anything ashore, he signed off and said that we should put everything in the refrigerator. He said nothing more about the aloe Vera plant. I guess we were lucky, but several boats that came in after us never had a visit from the agricultural inspector.
While I understand the need to protect their mango/banana/coffee industry, I’m pretty sure bugs can’t see there’s a border!
We were also careful not to bring any fresh produce from Guatemala back to the marina when we travelled by land.
12:40 Maison De Sante Glad you had a positive first hand experience on Vicente’s moorings 😄 since the storm in Acapulco
12:49 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
13:00 Tidings Of Joy- Joy I’m confused when this is for? We arrived in Chiapas yesterday and got inspected.
13:21 Kekada II Don & Anja Only applies when first clearing into country i.e. boats coming from south.
14:58 Courage ⛵️ John
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.92851905009899,-85.81642229378194
15:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Anybody have tour guide Tony in Chiapas contact?
16:02 BISOU Robin And Tad Antonio Tony.vcf
16:02 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks!
16:02 BISOU Robin And Tad You’re welcome!
16:08 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Montijo District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.492661,-81.225176
16:18 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Photos
16:27 SUNDOWNER Lynn Panamá check-in at Boca Chica. Very similar to the info YO-D-YO posted here a couple months ago. (Thank you YO-D-YO!) We used Carlos Spragge as our agent. He made it very easy and convenient. We sent him all our documents before hand.
Here are the fees
Health -$92 cash
- Immigration- $75 cash
- Custom- $35 cash
- Inspector - $20
- Animal Control for our 2 dogs $260 cash
- Carlos- $100 cash
- Cruising permit- $185 not ready yet. He said to pay for it when it is ready at our next stop.
- They gave us a document that said it was requested. Much easier than traveling to/from Pedregal. Will post Carlos' contact as well.
16:27 SUNDOWNER Lynn Carlos Spragge Boca Chica Chica Agent
+50766006191
+50766006191

16:31 TIAMAT Owen Photos
16:32 TIAMAT Owen @Captain Dietmar Look what we found!
16:32 Rob on Avant Shhhhhh.
16:37 YO-D-YO Mary So glad we were able to help. Welcome to Panama!
18:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa @🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Oh yes! Three of our favorite people! Sending you mucho besos!!!
18:50 TIAMAT Owen
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.717925564720856,-85.00890979193896
18:50 TIAMAT Owen Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica
19:40 ROLLING THUNDER @TIAMAT Owen Hola Tiamat! This is Rolling Thunder the green hulled cutter.
19:58 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
19:58 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
19:58 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
19:59 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
19:59 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
19:59 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
19:59 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Photos
19:59 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
20:00 FREEDOM - Sheri Crystal clear water
20:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
20:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Fickle, Crackerjack, MV Serenity, Courage and Next Chapter enjoying sundowners at Bahia Santa Elena on SV Serenity.
20:19 Laura- Muirgen The winds have been nuts here, so I'm glad we are on the mooring balls.
20:38 Captain Dietmar yup
20:39 BOUNDLESS Hola Costa Rica!

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22:32 Rum Truffle - Mark Not sure what has happened in Panama, but last year I did a self check in, paid $185 for a cruising permit. Are all these fees required as you used an agent?
22:57 TIAMAT Owen My understanding is that an agent is required to check in at Boca Chica, because it's not normally a port of entry? I'd love to get confirmation on that.
2024.02.05 Monday
03:44 🦜Maison de Sante According to our friends on SV Soul Rebel, it can be done in Boca Chica without an agent but it takes all day.
03:46 🦜Maison de Sante SV Maison de Sante needs a sail loft referral in Shelter Bay or a fellow cruiser with a stout sewing machine to help us sew the clew back onto our headsail. We’ll be arriving in the morning.
04:01 🦜Maison de Sante It sounds like there is a sail loft on-site, Frederick. If anyone has his contact, please share. If I can get this repaired today, we can still catch our window to sail East.
05:10 Rob on Avant Federico at the loft (507) 6813-5327 (I think that’s his #)
05:36 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks Rob!
05:37 Rob on Avant Or might be this # Federico Sail Loft SHELTER BAY MARINA
+507 6994-4015
05:39 🦜Maison de Sante I’ll try both
07:28 DaMMADCat Danny @FREEDOM - Sheri Da MMAD Cat can’t wait to join you, we’ll be done there next week! Hope to catch up with you somewhere on the beach!
07:29 DaMMADCat Danny Down there, done here 😂
07:41 Blown Away Eileen Does anyone know if vista mar has propane filling nearby?
07:44 QUESO GRANDE Lance When we were there (last August) they needed 6 tanks to make the trip in towards PC worth it. They would go once a week on Fridays If I recall correctly.
08:07 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Soto would take them to get filled. But once a week is only happened when there were six empties to fill. It might be once a month. Definitely no set schedule.
08:27 BISOU Robin And Tad Boca Chica is not in itself a port of entry. It’s a place you can anchor where Carlos (a boatyard owner) facilitates entry and exit by organising the relevant government officials to come to his boatyard in order to complete the documents. He charges a fee for this, as do each of the officials. To do it yourself from this location requires taking a taxi/ bus into Pedregal (the port for David) and going around to the various government officials yourself. This can be done but it does take all day. You pay for convenience.

08:28 BISOU Robin And Tad
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66740351368418,-101.6161784462171
08:37 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367787,-79.95071
08:40 QUESO GRANDE Lance You can or at least you could last year, coordinate directly with the Port Captain. We did. He will arrange everything and have everyone meet you at the restaurant near the Boca Chica boat ramp. No need to for a middle man (agent)
08:43 Fickle Muranda This was the best group of people ♥️!!!
08:48 Courage ⛵️ John Thank you! we just reached out on whatsapp. do you have waypoints for where to anchor to meet him? or pointing me to a source would be much appreciated
08:53 Courage ⛵️ John i think i found it in good nautical. nvm!
08:58 Maison De Sante Lovely! Enjoy 🤩
08:58 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Glad you got to meet the “other” Serenity.
09:00 SUNDOWNER Jeff Carlos sent us the approach way points as there is a reef in the entrance to the anchorage. It was slightly different than the Good Nautical approach. We used them, and they worked well. We'll post to zulip later, or Carlos can provide them.
09:04 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+F7P, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368683475393995,-79.95143953710794
09:05 BOUNDLESS
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.92442684481841,-85.8146219403183
09:05 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Vía sin nombre, 48996 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19525495691395,-104.6826294064522
09:07 🦜Maison de Sante ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
09:08 C-YA. Glenn @🦜Maison de Sante if need to be place your pattern drill small holes to help with the needle and hand sew. Trick I learned years ago
09:10 🦜Maison de Sante Thanks! Sail is in the loft now, luckily.
09:12 Maison De Sante Great tip for next time! I already broke a few needles trying to get through the material 🤪
09:17 C-YA. Glenn Okie dokie.
09:22 JUBEL - Kyle For those with pets coming into panama, Boca Chica charges for pets, but panama city does not, and doesn't require anything extra. We spent 3 weeks between the border of panama getting to Panama city and they also did not care.
09:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wish you were here to enjoy both of them! Less confusing that way. 😂
09:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That’s definitely a more wallet friendly proposition. Did you have Erick handle Panama City check in as well?
09:33 JUBEL - Kyle No, we used Rogelio. I can't say enough good things about him
09:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69878809547255,-92.39211493556911
09:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Rogelio de Hoyos at Panama Cruiser Connection +5076176745?
09:35 JUBEL - Kyle One word of caution - we are dealing with this now. If you cross the canal and wish to check out of panama while in the San Blas, Erick can not do this for you. You will be forced to go to obaldia and check out yourself. This gives a less than desirable sailing angle to Cartagena.

Roger can check you out in flamenco, and then you just have to go to porvenir to get your passport stamped. Those of us who used Roger(Rogelio) are doing this, but those of us who used Erick can not, as you must have used him to check in to be able to do this.
09:35 JUBEL - Kyle Yes.
09:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Fantastic intel, thanks!
09:39 Captain Dietmar Reminder Panama Posse line call starts in 45 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and at 16:00 utc for the Pacific
09:43 DaMMADCat Danny
4228 Lakeside Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32210, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.27763815133603,-81.7140404507518
09:44 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368616,-79.950847
09:44 bāsik Teal Linh Emma
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.618564,-83.152458
09:45 Cerca Trova-Bruce
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76105520402755,-80.04452631838132
09:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Wish I was too. It looked amazing. And, yes, I would have liked to have gotten things straight. 😁
10:01 YO-D-YO Mary
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368531,-79.950981
10:03 JUBEL - Kyle
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.510759,-78.616379
10:08 TIAMAT Owen Can you share info on how to do that?
10:08 QUESO GRANDE Lance Just Catamarans
850 NE 3rd St, Dania Beach, FL 33004 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.056959,-80.128897
10:08 Courage ⛵️ John
Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.08097650165272,-85.76887446247635
10:09 Courage ⛵️ John
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.97393401081335,-85.82719657570124
10:09 Perception - Jim
Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74919933920796,-105.3772988264499
10:19 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:20 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.92976370308349,-85.81294432282448
10:27 Blown Away Eileen That time frame is tough. I will not stay that long at the marina if
10:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69880729152258,-92.39187115026702
10:44 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.29786714777968,-104.8356608275798
11:26 Triaena. Tom & Patty Group call ended.
11:45 Courage ⛵️ John we are in need of an exhaust anti-siphon vented loop with 1” hose connectors. We can order via amazon for delivery in panama, but wondered if a panama city chandlery might have one. anyone have any experience in panama who may have insight for us?
11:47 Captain Dietmar plastic or metal
saw some in plastic at abernathy.s chandlery in downtown panama 4 weeks ago
11:47 Courage ⛵️ John plastic would be fine. thank you will check there.
11:50 FREEDOM - Sheri Currently in Dunmore Town. Waiting out the blow this week. Not sure where we will head next week. We need to be back in FL by 15th/16th. Where are you now?
11:57 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
12:04 Laura- Muirgen @Tidings Of Joy- Joy we are going to be coming to Chiapas soon. We have emailed the marina, but haven't heard back you. Is there lots of room?
12:07 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Yes there seems to be plenty of room. Have you been contacting Rolf?
12:07 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Rolf Marichal Marina Chiapas asst Mgr
+529622104558
rmarichal@marinachiapas.com.mx

12:07 Fickle Muranda It looks like they added swings to the island. When we were there there wasn’t anything at all on pig island other than the pigs. It’s still on our dream list to go back to that area but on our own boat this time. Thank you for the update!! I hope you enjoyed yourselves.
12:12 Laura- Muirgen I think that's the email my husband sent to, but I'll double check. Thanks. Hope we get to meet you all before you take off. Think my husband emailed you when he saw your post on the Defever forum.
12:30 EVER AFTER Andrew This may be important t to those leaving Mexico via Chiapas in the coming weeks...
One document that's required is a captains license or ASA certification about your sailing experience in processing your exit.
12:36 Maison De Sante There are also a handful of companies who will freight forward packages from Miami FL to Panama City in a timely fashion. We recently used RedNBlue to get packages in Bocas del toro, panama but they have an office in Panama City. One thing that’s nice about RedNBlue is that there are no import duties or other fees for anything ordered from Amazon, EBay, and AliExpress through this shipping service.
12:39 BOUNDLESS California Boaters Card works
12:49 C-YA. Glenn Washington boaters card works
13:03 ROLLING THUNDER Oregon boater safety card works
13:12 EVER AFTER Andrew Good to hear they accept boater cards. Anything seems to work so they can check the box off the list. They define "captain" different than in the states. You are not expected to be a licensed captain.
13:27 FREEDOM - Sheri The swings were actually at Spanish Wells. The pigs are much bigger than expected. Definitely a tourist spot! Found a coupe amazing anchorages while exploring on the dinghy. Will definitely be back. Now in Dunmore Town Eleuthera meeting friends for the week and getting out of the blow predicted.
14:05 DaMMADCat Danny We are leaving next weekend, weather permitting from Jacksonville. We’ve been in North Florida for 2.5 months
14:08 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis @DaMMADCat Danny miss you guys!! We’re still in Barra waiting for a mainsail that FedEx lost!!! Heading to Panama when it arrives!!
14:09 DaMMADCat Danny @Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis sounds great, are you going through the canal? Great to hear from you.
14:21 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis Going thru and sailing the Caribbean again. Our favorite. Still hanging with Pancho. He’s the best of the best!!
Safe travels
14:30 Rum Truffle - Mark This is FedEx Guadalajara +52 55 5228 9904 you speak to a human
14:38 DaMMADCat Danny Hope to see you on the other side.
14:45 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
14:46 SUNDOWNER Lynn Just posted it.
14:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Hope to catch you guys there or somewhere along the way as we head north. Hopefully leaving Ixtapa this weekend for day hops to Manzanillo. Then on to Barra!
14:49 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis We’ll most likely be here for a few more weeks!! Looking forward to seeing you guys!!!
14:59 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
704 Stony Creek Ct, Orlando, FL 32807, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.53276141556978,-81.32101200520994
15:17 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone know a surveyor in Acapulco?
15:21 DawnPatrol LaneyMark elizabeth shanahan.vcf
15:23 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Elizabeth is a surveyor in Nuevo Vallarta. she will fly to other places in Mexico. She quoted us a minimum of $3000 usd to come to Zihua and do a in the water survey.
16:10 FREEDOM - Sheri We plan to come back in May/June. Hopefully you’re still here!
19:10 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
19:10 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Pinta - M&M to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:10 YO-D-YO Mary Sunset at Shelter Bay Marina
19:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn John Wanamaker
+523221520247
wanamaker.john@gmail.com

19:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn John is also based in Nuevo Vallarta and is a USSA certified surveyor.
19:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Is this for purchase or insurance?
19:56 Laura- Muirgen For insurance
19:58 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn John definitely does that.
23:34 Pause: Beth & Larry Photos
23:35 Pause: Beth & Larry Weebles, Martini and Pause at a Posse dinner in Barra.
23:51 Qué vendrá Panama Posse dinner in Huatulco at the Vienna restaurant - s/v Long Windid, s/v Fin, s/v Qué Vendrá. Great company, great food, especially schnitzels!
23:51 Qué vendrá Photos

2024.02.06 Tuesday
00:15 Long Windid @BOUNDLESS
07:04 Captain Dietmar schnitzel!!!
08:00 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.658699174067703,-79.51022173317277
08:02 🦜Maison de Sante If you stop in Linton Bay for fuel, be prepared to pay cash. According to the fuel attendant, their credit card machine and ATM stop working frequently
08:27 Captain Dietmar copy that what's. the price per gal lit for diesel
08:48 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ISLANDER Kell & Erik to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:49 ISLANDER Kell & Erik ISLANDER Kell & Erik joined the group.
08:49 ISLANDER Kell & Erik Thanks, happy to be aboard
09:11 Maison De Sante $diesel = $1.027 dollars per liter
09:32 Courage ⛵️ John longline n 09 deg 21.061 w 84 deg 59.327 black flags white buoys running 217-37 magnetic unknown length
10:18 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Sunrise over Tenacatita as we head north!
10:18 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
10:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff How far offshore have you guys travelled while transiting Guatemala?
10:37 TIAMAT Stephanie Not far. It’s how we met Roni 🤣
10:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I’m thinking 10 miles
10:42 fickle - Ben We’ve had good luck all the way along with 7-10
10:54 Courage ⛵️ John around 10 miles on average
10:56 Courage ⛵️ John you would think that would avoid long lines, but no joy… we have encountered them out 50 miles!
11:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For anyone checking in Coco del Playa, CR, do you know if all crew need to join the captain to Immigration or is it sufficient to have Captain only with passports?
11:28 BOUNDLESS Just the captain.

We just checked in there, had to go to the immigration office in the police station first, then to the port captain
11:28 BOUNDLESS Going to customs in Liberia next
11:31 Maison De Sante Last year March 2023 only the captain went to the airport with all crew passports and it was fine. I was the only other “crew” and wanted to stay back because it was blowing hard at playa coco and we had our dog onboard and didn’t want to leave him locked up hot inside.
12:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Same for us. We don’t want Lapa alone in the heat all day.
12:02 Pinta - M&M Pinta - M&M joined the group.
12:08 Pinta - M&M Dear all, we are Maarten and Marianne (and our children Daniel -10- and Matias -9-)aboard our 40ft steel sailing boat Pinta. We are currently anchored in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica, together with the Tiamat and Rolling Thunder. We are on our way back to Europe/ The Netherlands. Nice to meet you all(big smile)(yacht).
12:18 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Martini Bryan & Mary to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:22 Martini Bryan & Mary Martini Bryan & Mary joined the group.
12:23 Martini Bryan & Mary Hello to all Posse members. We’re happy to be cruising with you.
12:26 Maison De Sante Welcome to the fleet @Martini Bryan & Mary and @Pinta - M&M 🌊⛵️ 🛥️
12:42 Courage ⛵️ John I am an olive lover, so I do hope your yacht is a dirty martini 😁
13:01 Martini Bryan & Mary 🍸
13:02 Martini Bryan & Mary Ahoy to the group, we are coming across many long lines by Manzanillo. Most are being monitored by pangas. We’ve tried two miles off shore and 10 miles off shore. Doesn’t seem to make a difference. Be on the look out-
13:19 ROLLING THUNDER Hello Pinta! Yer' a fine looking yacht!
13:22 Journey Anne & Remi
Comondú Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.635122,-112.135843
14:25 Courage ⛵️ John longline n 8 deg 58.084 w 84 deg 35.795 at the end of it with black flags going in direction 90 mag unknown length
15:01 Blown Away Eileen Is there a French Polynesia webinar/call today?
15:01 Captain Dietmar yes for the south pacific posse
15:06 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone have the contact information on the veterinarian who with come to the boat in Chiapas to do shots and health check?
15:24 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Ronell Aldan
+52 962 135 9719
+529621359719

15:25 bāsik Teal Linh Emma This is the vet we used in Chiapas. He comes to the marina and know exactly what ppwk needed. He doesn't speak English, but uses whatsapp and Google translate.
15:25 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Really nice vet.
15:26 PRIYA Brandt
Isla Cocinas, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.552427,-105.10766
15:48 EVER AFTER Andrew Some FYI about the vet in Chiapas that comes to the marina. Bill from Bahia Del Sol confirmed for us that K9s arriving by boat are not required to have a health certificate for El Salvador.
16:03 ROLLING THUNDER The crews of Tiamat and Pinta chowing down in Bahia Ballena Costa Rica. Image courtesy Rolling Thunder.
16:03 ROLLING THUNDER Photos
16:55 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.581126170900035,-78.67640435969341
17:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Enjoy my friends wishing I was there
17:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Right on!
17:46 Courage ⛵️ John context: we are transiting through pacific costa rica and arriving boca chica, panama tomorrow.

question: do you think we can fuel up at golfito, costa rica as we pass by in the morning with a q-flag and then keep going to panama? we are wanting to avoid checking in and out of costa rica just for fuel. curious what you all know about fueling without checking in.
18:02 ROLLING THUNDER My only reference is that Marina Papagayo required documentation proving we had checked in.
18:06 ROLLING THUNDER None of the officials in Puesta del Sol Nicaragua said anything. No official in Costa Rica asked about animals so we did not bring it up. No offiicial came to the boat in Cocos
18:21 SUNDOWNER Jeff
6016, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.484136,-79.943559
18:27 TIAMAT Owen Photos
18:27 TIAMAT Owen Found the macaws in Costa Rica!
18:29 🦜Maison de Sante The fuel dock in Golfito is not part of any marina and it’s low-key. I would be very surprised if they asked you for paperwork. All the wanted when we stopped there was my credit card to work. Very nice crew working that dock and easy to get in and out of.
18:33 BISOU Robin And Tad It’s a long way all the way in and back out again. There may be easier places to get like Quepos?
18:35 🦜Maison de Sante Good point. Quepos didn’t care about paperwork there either.
22:50 Rum Truffle - Mark That was not my experience last year; no papers no fuel!
22:57 Rum Truffle - Mark Where are you now
22:58 Rum Truffle - Mark Where are you now?

2024.02.07 Wednesday
00:53 Courage ⛵️ John crossing border to panama around 6am
00:53 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
07:10 🦜Maison de Sante Interesting. Thanks for sharing. That surprises me.
08:10 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Photos
08:46 SUNDOWNER Jeff We were just in Quepos a week or so ago. Fuel dock would not supply fuel without paperwork.
09:06 Maison De Sante Awesome! I definitely recommend checking out the Isla Secas. Lots of people completely blast by them. There’s great snorkeling, we experienced great water visibility, and beautiful beaches with no other boats. We had to change our canal transit date since we spent more time than anticipated there. Enjoy pacific panama!
09:22 Courage ⛵️ John First time had to put on foulies since we left San Francisco September 1. Rain squalls at sunset crossing border into Panama. Admiral is happy for free boat wash! 😁
09:23 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
09:24 Courage ⛵️ John sunrise i mean!
11:23 EVER AFTER Andrew In route to Bahia del Sol but our weather isn't improving. Do we have an English speaking cobtacatmaria Pez vela handy. We may need to go there
11:24 EVER AFTER Andrew Contact at Maria pez vela please
11:29 Remedy-Natalie This is from Navionics (502) 2379 4202 or (502) 43932203
VHF Channel: 69/16
Email: sales@marinapezvela.com
11:30 Martini Bryan & Mary I have
MARINA OFFICE

marinaoffice@marinapezvela.com
Tel: 2774-9000
Toll Free: 1-866-739-8352
VHF CH 69

11:30 Remedy-Natalie I used ivanmarroquin11@gmail.com

But I don't remember where I got that email but they answered
11:39 Remedy-Natalie I'm looking at Windy. What are you seeing in real time?
11:43 EVER AFTER Andrew Beating into frequent short period choppy seas as we go south
14:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:08 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:31 OZ  Steve & Susan
Central, St John 00830, USVI : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.33843905646965,-64.70892143285201
14:46 EVER AFTER Andrew Conditions improved a lot. Back to flat seas and winds on a beam.Looks like We will make BDS Bar on the high tide Thursday.
15:59 JUBEL - Kyle Pouring rain all day in San blas.
15:59 JUBEL - Kyle Not typical for this time of year at all
16:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Silly people it rains all year long, rain was invented in Panamá
16:29 Courage ⛵️ John
Boca Chica, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.214383946726757,-82.2071287035942
16:36 Courage ⛵️ John we have a boca chica entrance hazard to report later with waypoints. best we know at the moment is it seems someone placed a lobster trap in the entrance channel. it’s likely not there anymore, because what’s left of it is attached to us. fishing boat helped us out, and now we are comfortably anchored. unknown damage; too much current to check. certainly rattled the admiral. no dessert for the captain tonight (moon excited)
16:39 BOUNDLESS No, extra dessert!
16:50 Bijou -John & Rose Anybody have any luck buy "CONANP" permits through the website https://descubreanp.conanp.gob.mx/en/conanp/Mi_cuenta ? It allows me to sign up, but I never receive the confirmation email. (I understand we need these to anchor at many of the sea of cortez islands). Thanks John
16:51 TIAMAT Owen Tiamat junior crew says dessert just has to be replaced with rum
17:02 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn New(ish) to posse, forgive if this was previously asked

We're in Panama City, Caribbean bound, we need to haul out to repair a little damage from a rock and get new bottom paint.

Anybody have a recommendation on where to haul out? PP website lists the haul out yards but without any comment or recommendation.
17:06 Rob on Avant Photos
17:06 Rob on Avant Theft report in the san blas islands, Panama. From the san blas Facebook group.

“It has just been reported that a yacht anchored in Sugardup, NW of Nargana, was entered and $750 removed from a backpack while the owners spent the night of Jan 4/5 on another yacht in Nargana.

"....the wallet was inside her backpack when we went to Nargana for a night.
At our return the backpack was open, the wallet open, the money missing.
The boat wasn't locked."”

17:18 Remedy-Natalie I could never get it to work either. We didn't have them for two seasons bc of that darn website. Then our last year San Carlos Marina had someone selling them.
17:25 Bijou -John & Rose Ok - thanks; I will ask at the marina when we check in.
17:33 ZORBA- Tomer I did!
First it was a nightmare, but than
It went easy once I was able to active my account with an activation mail.
I dont remember, what was the right way, but we made pasaporte and fishing permits online....just keep trying on the website something else(dont try the same thing).
Sorry it was so long ago, so I dont remember the details....but it is possible
18:25 JUBEL - Kyle Not in San blas it doesn't.
18:58 S/VFIN (Susan) @Bijou -John & Rose yes we did it online last winter. Keep trying. Its quirky. Maybe You can buy them at or near Marina De La Paz. If you get caught without it they collect a day fee I believe. We were only asked once by a guardia and we had them but they didnt look at them. They were more interested in our dog not getting off on the beach.
20:42 TIAMAT Owen Is there an ATM or anywhere to get cash at Boca Chica?
20:45 Rob on Avant I don’t recall one in boca chica, but they are in David. There’s a shuttle to there, or you might be able to hitch a ride with carlos (marina owner) or one of his kids.
20:45 TIAMAT Owen Ok, trying to figure out how we can pay the checkin fees. We don't have enough USD in cash for it all
21:27 Maison De Sante Photos
21:27 Maison De Sante Current view… not too shabby
22:35 Captain Dietmar David runs a yard - I'm sure he can get you to the closest ATM
22:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn SV Serenity, SV Fickle and SV Crackerjack checked into Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, without incident. The whole process took from 8am - 2pm. The process itself is well defined already. Some myths to dispel (most already individually addressed beforehand in this forum):

1) “Start at 7am in order to get everything done in one day”. The first stop, Subdelegacion Policial El Coco, for immigration, did not open until 8am.
2) “A health certificate is necessary.” Perhaps during COVID times. This is no longer the case.
3) “Pets are a whole other ordeal.” Two of us have pets, neither were asked, neither volunteered.
4) “Customs (Aduana), at the airport, is a challenge to find.” Not if you ask security by Arrivals by the West entrance to the airport. It’s true, this step took the longest.

It was great advice to ask the Port Captain for a National Zarpe with final destination Golfito.

Total cost: $60 taxi fare round trip shared three-ways, i.e. $20 per person. That’s cheaper than entering El Salvador!
23:12 TIAMAT Owen Sounds like you had better luck with aduana than we did. It took us approximately 2.5 hours waiting for them to process our documents .

2024.02.08 Thursday
07:24 fickle - Ben Must be! There were 3 TIPs to process and they told us to come back in 30-40 mins. They were waiting for us there about 35mins later.
07:35 BOUNDLESS We did this the other day. Yes, the airport is the tricky one, no one seemed to know where the TIP guy was but we found him and it didn’t take too long. ( there’s no office, he came out from behind a security door where passengers were coming out.)

Worth noting that Playa Del coco is not the calmest anchorage, dinghy landings are unadvisable. There’s a water taxi, Marco, that will do transfers at $20 each way.

Shipwreck on the east side is very cool to snorkel.
07:40 fickle - Ben Luckily @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn aced the dinghy landing and launching 😅
07:47 JUBEL - Kyle John on French kissing life and I had the same. We stood outside the door waiting for about 2 hours for them to process our docs.
07:49 Rob on Avant We were told it depends on airport traffic. If lights are arriving, expect a longer wait. Airport isn’t busy, it’s quick. They apologized for our wait (about one hour), blaming it on a flight they had to finish clearing in.
07:55 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
07:56 🦜Maison de Sante Easiest place to land in coco is just to the left of the small pier as you’re facing coco from the water. Just east of the main road.
07:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I guess we lucked out timing-wise. If I were to do it again, I’d check arrival flight schedules and try to time our arrival in a lull. There were no passengers leaving when we arrived.

07:57 Rob on Avant Luck is often as good as planning, in my experience.
07:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We landed the dinghy close to the Port Captain’s (cellphone tower is a landmark). There’s a palm tree closer to the water than others to lock the dinghy. Within 15-20 feet of this spot is a shower spot where one can wash salt and sand off feet before putting on footwear.
08:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The further West you land along the beach, the less the swell. Yesterday was not bad at all.

FYI, care must be taken landing the dinghy here as just East of this location is the reef when is submerged during high tide.
08:03 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Takitimu Mario & Joh to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
08:04 Takitimu Mario & Joh Takitimu Mario & Joh joined the group.
08:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn unsent a message.
08:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn All of us moved away from Cocos del Playa as the anchorage kicked had sufficient fetch during Papagayos to make conditions uncomfortable. Serenity is serene at Playa Panama. Fickle and Crackerjack chose Plata Mata de Cana.
08:11 Takitimu Mario & Joh Hi there from SV Takitimu. Mario and John along with our 3 sphynx cats Harriet , Fluffy and Maris. We are currently in Chiapas Mexico. We sailed from Coos Bay Oregon and we are headed to Panama then through to the Carabean.
08:17 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panama Posse
when do you head south ?
08:20 Takitimu Mario & Joh End of the month we hope. Healing from an injury last week, decided to run a hole saw across my toe, waiting for the stitches to come out and the tendons to heal
08:21 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @Rum Truffle - Mark we bought ours at Marina La Paz last year
08:27 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Ouch
08:30 ROLLING THUNDER Didi is also an option for transport to and from the airport.
09:05 SV Whirlwind Not sure if you are using an agent to check into Panama bc you are moving on through the canal quickly or not...but just in case...vessels and crew may check in on own quite easity in Panama City at the immigration and port captains offices housed in a large building at Marina Flamenco.
09:17 Courage ⛵️ John We are here with Carlos at Boca Chica. He and his daughter are super friendly and helpful!

He will pay the agents in cash, and he will charge your credit card.

Be aware the health inspectors require covid vaccination proof.

Sent documents ahead-of-time via whatsapp.
09:18 Courage ⛵️ John Carlos Spragge
+50766006191

09:36 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis @S/VFIN (Susan) Hey sailors. We are stuck in Barra (not a bad place to be) for an undetermined amount of time. Our mainsail made it as far as Memphis, we think, and FedEx can’t find it. We have a case that we are pursuing but it looks like we will not be sailing south this season. We were so looking forward to meeting up with you at some point but…… 😒
We will continue to follow your journey.
Safe travels ⛵️
09:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Uber works here as well. @fickle - Ben negotiated a better deal than Uber.
10:21 SV Whirlwind Hi Eric and Shawn, We hauled Arrow (at 37' sailboat) at Vista Mar and did work on her. It is the most affordable haul out on the pacific side and our experience was fine...the haul is on a a trailer not a travellif though and I was on pins and needles at both the haul and the splash. I have heard good things about Shelter Bay, but have no personal experience. I know @Salacia / Peter hauled in Shelter bay for a quick fix. others probably have too. Try reaching out to Peter for Shelter bay intel.
11:01 Rob on Avant Abernathy has a website you can check.
11:04 KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel joined the group.
11:06 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly joined the group.
11:09 KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel greetings fleet, and all my friends, sailors, adventurers and pirates at heart. My name is Pawel, sailing KP44 with my first mate Shelly. Currently in Zhuat.
11:11 Remedy-Natalie I have been researching Nicaragua. Do you have a contact for touring Nicaragua?
11:11 Rob on Avant I know of ( but will not name) boaters who created and printed their own versions of fake cards that were accepted.
11:14 Rob on Avant What kind of vessel? If you can wait, shelter bay is a good option. We’ve hauled and done work there.
11:14 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Hi! My name is Shelly, first mate on Key Lime Pie. Looking forward to meeting our Panama Posse sailors along the way!
11:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Luis is the best! An excellent driver guide with a profound knowledge of history, culture and so much more. Excellent English.
11:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Luis Vanegas.vcf
11:21 Remedy-Natalie Thank you!
12:52 Courage ⛵️ John carlos at boca chica found a 1” forespar vented loop in david (an hour away), and it will be delivered in a day.
14:07 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn A 32' sloop. Thank you!
14:22 Rob on Avant Easy to do at shelter bay, and should be ok at flamenco or vista mar. Shelter bay is pretty easy to handle, pretty good work crew and services here are good (provisions and boat supplies both). 2X daily shuttle to colon makes picking stuff up a breeze.
15:28 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Thank you Rob!
15:32 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Can you stay on your boat while it's on the hard in Shelter Bay?
15:33 Rob on Avant Yes.
15:33 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Yes-
15:34 Qué vendrá Welcome to the Posse!
15:35 Rob on Avant Well, yes in the work yard, no in the long term storage yard. If you’re going to that, ask Viktor to get you set up close the the restaurant building (and thus the bathrooms and showers).
16:06 Takitimu Mario & Joh I have a pet question. We have a cat, Harriet that is 21 years old and we were advised to not give her a rabbies vaccine because of her age. Last time I was in panama in November no one came to the boat to inspect, we however want to stop along the way from Chiapis. What were your experiences with customs boating along the way, places to just pass by.
16:08 Takitimu Mario & Joh Photos
16:11 Rob on Avant Good afternoon Blue Waters Mariners

Here is the Thursday, February 8th, 2024 Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing, with the forecast out through Monday, February 12, 2024. The briefing is available on our You tube channel at: https://youtu.be/HUTcNd8Q_7I?si=56tv90Oj4-pLzi7N

Most impactful marine weather through Monday:

- Gale Warning Fri and Sat nights offshore Colombia
- 14-18 seas in long period N swell waters N of 23N and E of 70W through the weekend
- Gale possible Mon/Mon night offshore Veracruz, Mexico

Have a good evening,

--
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Miami, Florida, USA
16:16 Courage ⛵️ John if you needed to take your boat out of water to drop the rudder and replace a lower bushing and inspect/repair as needed our lead keel (from the bump yesterday coming into boca chica), which marina do you think you would choose as first choice? we are on pacific side and have march 3 canal crossing date.
16:21 Rob on Avant I would choose shelter bay, for a better support community. We repaired our keel and replaced rudder bearings here. Also, you won’t be under the same time pressure with a looming canal transit. Let them know you’ll be doing rudder work, some places in the yard it can’t be done (concrete pad).
16:26 Maison De Sante From chiapas going south we went to El Salvador (nobody cared about the dog or asked about vaccines), same was true for Costa Rica however we cleared in at playa coco without an agent. Same is true (nobody asked/cared) when we entered Panama however we also self- cleared in at Vista Mar with Erick as our agent for paperwork. Hope this helps
16:44 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I pulled a bunch of info off Line last year on Nico. I Can share if you want more than a guide. Also, here is an email I have for Luis mailto:luis@pinoleratours.com
16:48 Remedy-Natalie Any information you have would be valuable❤️.
17:05 Ohana Chad & Nicole What country is requiring COVID vaccination?
17:14 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Nicaragua info from last year’s Line participants (apologies for not having attributions | these are all inputs from past PP members)

Nicaragua -Marina Puesta Del Sol is a great place to stop and wait for a south bound Papagayos to behave. With the Posse discount dockage is cheap (.64/ft). Take note that all services are limited or not available. Restaurant/bar only open on weekends, no fuel, shore power has very low voltage during daylight hrs. Knowing that it is a very quiet place to stop. We hired Luis Vanegas for a tour of Nicaragua, he was FANTASTIC!

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If you have a driver, I recommend a couple of days in Granada, one of the oldest towns and a colonial one. And I can recommend a good inexpensive place to stay.

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We loved Granada too! Definitely include Leon as well , great place to stay: https://abnb.me/n8cOvIpKWyb
17:15 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.58400384883299,-105.1287015940041
17:15 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim We were in Puesta del Sol in Sept. Don’t be afraid to rent a car. The roads are great and we felt extremely safe. Both Granada and Leon are must sees. We loved both cities. Make sure you give yourself enough time there is a lot to see. Nica was one of our most memorable stays. Our spanish sucks but we found Nicas to be kind, patient and understanding. We got by just fine. We used Luis for the rum tour so that we could sample guilt free. Juanita can help you with everything.

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Totally agree with Aegis’ assessment. Loved Nicaragua, toured Flor de Cana, rented car and went to Granada & Leon, used Luis as a guide to the north of country to coffee plantation Selva Negra and cigar region Esteli etc… even had to go to a clinic suddenly in Leon and that was totally fine too. Love the Nicas!

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Just checked out of Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua. Seven days for a 45 foot boat including electricity was $291. Juanita is extremely helpful and the facilities are great. Best swimming pool we have come across yet.
17:16 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim from Line on July 28, 2023

UPDATE 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA ENTRY & EXIT
We are happy to inform all PanamaPosse members that Nicaragua has finally eliminated the covid 19 vaccination card requirement or the negative PCR test, to enter the country.
Now just the notice of arrival a week before, send all your documentation to the Marina (registration, crew list, passports, current port and probable date of arrival and departure); we do the management and await your arrival.
Below are the fees for government agencies. They must be paid in cash and separately. It is important that the tickets are in good condition.
Our whatsapp: +505 8880 0013

Juanita Garcia Uriza
Marina Puesta del Sol
Tel: (505) 8880-0013; 8880-0019; 8883-0781
https://panamaposse.com/marina-puesta-del-sol-nicaragua

Entry or Departure Immigration U$ 30.00 per yacht
Entry Tourist Card / Visa U$ 10.00 per person
Entry or Departure U$ 3.00 per person
Entry or Departure Customs U$ 0.00
Entry Maritime Authority U$ 25.00 per boat
Port Captain Departure U$ 30.00 International zarpe
Entry or Departure Officials transportationU$ 60.00

So total entry and exit fees into Nicaragua for a vessel ~ 280 $ ( CASH )
17:17 Courage ⛵️ John panama. the health authority required it from us today.
17:19 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Last on from @SUNDOWNER Lynn in January in case you did not see

Entering the bay for Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua there are very few navigation buoys in place. Here is a list of way points for the entrance to the estuary. You start 5 miles off shore at the black way point. Put the additional waypoints on your chart plotter in Red and Green and they represent the missing buoys and guide you right in. Juanita is the contact for the hotel and marina, her WhatsApp number is +505 8880 0013. Send her your documentation 5 days before you arrive and she will have Migration, Aduna and the Port Authority ride out in a taxi (at your expense) to check you in. Have lots of small bills. it is less than a hundred dollars US but they do not make change. It is all very slick and it is a lovely facility.
17:20 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
17:20 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @Remedy-Natalie
17:20 CHALLENGE Olivia That was not required of us checking into Panama on the pacific side in Panama City.
17:23 Ohana Chad & Nicole We are in Panama and it wasn’t required for us. Also the info I see on the internet states that testing and vaccinations are not required. Haven’t done it. Won’t do it. We still haven’t caught COVID.
17:24 Courage ⛵️ John understood. we can only report what we experienced. was first time for us in five months, but it is what was demanded of us by two of the five departments present for our checkin today. both representatives made copies. just reporting to you all.
18:22 Captain Dietmar Quick 2 minute video from this weekends oceanposse party at shelter but marina
https://youtu.be/MvAvwj49Aek?si=4QN_isKGfavV6Y7P
18:23 Celt-Gerry/Angela Panama don’t even check pets in when you’re on a boat only thru airport
18:40 Rum Truffle - Mark Is anyone in Pacific Mx having Starlink connectivity issues?
18:41 Takitimu Mario & Joh Mines working
18:41 LOST PEARL Onno I didn’t have any issues earlier today.
18:42 Rum Truffle - Mark Not good then, looks like it is me only.
18:44 BISOU Robin And Tad On it now with no issues in Ixtapa.
18:45 Laura- Muirgen Does it matter on when you had the vaccination? Or just that you had one?
18:45 Remedy-Natalie Awesome. Appreciate it!
18:54 Courage ⛵️ John They didn’t ask any questions when we handed them our cards. I wish I asked more questions. I will ask carlos tomorrow more about why this is still being asked for and whether it is only this port of entry. I didn’t mean to stir up everyone with this. We were shocked when they asked for it, twice (health and customs), but we carry it with us so could produce it on demand.
19:00 Courage ⛵️ John if I were to guess, only that we had one. Ours was in 2020/2021.
20:08 Rob on Avant Odd that Pamama is requesting it. We were not asked flying in. This panama government website says it’s no longer required. https://www.atp.gob.pa/?p=8951
23:56 Rum Truffle - Mark Photos
23:58 Rum Truffle - Mark Someone anchored here at Marists; and reported. Just can’t find the report. Was it a viable stop overnight between Mazillan and Zwhat?
23:58 Rum Truffle - Mark Maruata*

2024.02.09 Friday
09:04 Maison De Sante Confirmed robbery in Linton Bay (from a WhatsApp group):

Pavan pavan we just came out on deck and some people were on your deck. They cut something off and sped away back to the town. Small Local boat with a black Bimini. Don’t know if this was an arrangement to take a part for repair or theft? It happened very quickly

Update: Just so those anchored in Linton Bay are aware, this is a confirmed robbery. A number of things were taken from the deck of the boat including reefing lines etc being cut off and taken away by at least 5 people in the boat. Not sure what we can do to protect against this other than being on board. It happened at sunset just before the sun went down.

09:23 C-YA. Glenn @Rum Truffle - Mark not a new one it is in Shaun and Heather book for the pacific. Suppose to be a great stopping point for surfers. Described as can be quite rolly in the book

10:39 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66730150789032,-101.6157829016447
10:40 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll @BISOU Robin And Tad Very nice chatting with you Robin. Thanks for all your great tips here on Line. Enjoy your journey North.
10:46 BISOU Robin And Tad Lovely to meet you as well and just sorry we didn’t have longer to get to know each other! Enjoy Ziwat and Ixtapa!
11:44 JUBEL - Kyle But only in Boca Chica. This is not required in panama city
11:46 Pause: Beth & Larry
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66628577375567,-101.616648752337

14:01 Martini Bryan & Mary
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66641691329533,-101.6182508692145
14:12 Courage ⛵️ John carlos said it is a formality still here in boca chica. We asked if we didn’t have it what would happen. He said he did not think it would matter, or to say you don’t have it with you when checking in. Hopefully that helps. We think it was crazy they asked at all.
18:12 CHALLENGE Olivia Does anyone have the forwarder address for shelter bay marina? Of course we are after hours on Friday.
19:08 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.30087841776036,-104.8353442238117
19:19 C-YA. Glenn @Perception - Jim great place take the dingy up stay to the left great trip and look for the mescal tour
19:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Four years ago we enjoyed dinner with friends in a restaurant on a bluff overlooking the Catalina Islands in Costa Rica. Today we anchored at Playa pan de Azucar anchorage, and by chance discovered we were in the same location as the restaurant. We fully recommend stopping here and walking the half a mile to have brunch or dinner. It’s fabulous!
2024.02.10 Saturday
08:43 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
08:44 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @VIVA Pierre & Marie and Felícita in touristy pursuits in Puerta Vallarta
11:24 C-YA. Glenn To you folks planning on anchoring and staying in Zihuatanejo. Great shout out to Jennifer and the driver Ran for an excellent butterfly tour. They ask do other tours. Kaleidoscope Tours in the name of the business and her contact information is on the web site www.magicinmexico.com. I had a great time during the three days of exploring and seeing the great beginning to the Monarch migration. Millions of them
11:24 C-YA. Glenn https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/issue/january-2024
11:42 Pause: Beth & Larry Photos
11:42 Pause: Beth & Larry MV Weebles, MV Martini, MV Pause enjoying Any’s in Zijuatenejo.
11:45 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I love Any’s verde pazole!
11:46 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Their tortilla soup is delicious as well!
14:27 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll unsent a message.
14:28 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Excellent! We need to go back and try it.
14:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can you cancel the Mexican TIP in the US at a Mexican Consulate?
14:52 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Has anyone managed to refuel at Marina Flamingo, CR without renting a slip first? Seems they aren’t friendly to “strangers”.
15:00 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Per club cruceros website somebody posted
The whole process was painless and completed in less than an hour. The cancellation must be performed at a Banjercito, and there is a Banjercito location listed in Sacramento. I chose Ensenada so I could check out Marina Coral while I was there. I have no direct knowledge. We joke that we can take a cruiseship back to cancel if needed! (lol)
15:11 Perception - Jim Does anyone who has recently visited Tenecatita know if it's OK to land dinghies on Playa Tenecatita near the Aquarium? Shawn and Heather mention that land ownership disputes make it uncertain.
15:13 BOUNDLESS We just arrived in Flamingo, sounds like you need a slip or you can’t use the fuel dock. It’s a liability issue
15:15 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I talk to people who did it last month without problems.
15:35 🦜Maison de Sante Yes
16:01 Rum Truffle - Mark “Our state-of-the-art marina services cater to every boating need. Whether you require a comfortable slip for your vessel, top-notch maintenance and repairs, or simply wish to refuel, we have you covered.”

This from the Flamingo website. Could you armed with this statement, poke the management; I what to fuel there on the way down CR?
16:15 BOUNDLESS OK, I’ll ask the Dockmaster Victor, it might be fine, but it sounds like they’ll need your insurance.
16:23 BOUNDLESS Hi, I confirmed that you will need to call ahead and provide them several boat documents, and then you’ll be able to come get fuel
16:50 Rum Truffle - Mark John, thanks. I am confirming that now. I am trying to fuel in CR without checking in. Did you - or anyone else manage to fuel up in CR without checking in this year? And where?
What are the tricks?
16:55 fickle - Ben We fueled yesterday at marina papagayo and while the attendant did ask if we were cleared in, they didn’t ask for proof. We were cleared in already at cocos though.
17:11 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We fueled at marina Papagayo without any issues. Dan & his guys were super helpful. Same in Golfito. Of course, it was just a few jerry cans. We just dropped anchor in Panama.
17:28 Blown Away Eileen You can get fuel at flamenco. No issue. We went in by dinghy.
17:43 FREEDOM - Sheri Photos
17:43 FREEDOM - Sheri Sunset off the Barry’s
17:48 DaMMADCat Danny Left Jacksonville today, see ya soon!
17:53 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
17:53 FREEDOM - Sheri Let us know if you get to south FL before you cross. We will be home this week for a bit
17:54 DaMMADCat Danny Will do, where’s home?
17:55 FREEDOM - Sheri We are in Lighthouse Point. Hillsboro Inlet. You can anchor there and we can pick you up. We also have center console and can tour area.
17:57 FREEDOM - Sheri Just north of Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) and south of Boca Raton
17:58 DaMMADCat Danny Looks like y, we will not get across, before we make it south, we’ll keep u posted.
18:43 Courage ⛵️ John
San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.98441678297355,-82.02573493123056
21:13 TIAMAT Owen Banana Bay Marina
50 m norte del Cementerio Municipal, 60701 Golfito : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622924,-83.152422

2024.02.11 Sunday
05:50 Captain Dietmar you can not set foot in a country without checking in is illegal and can cause your vessel to be impounded
checking in and out of CR is close to free $ 25if you do it yourself following the steps outlined in Good Nautical
05:51 Captain Dietmar yeah
07:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn MV Serenity, MV Next Chapter, Fickle and Crackerjack on SV Serenity last week, Bahia Santa Elena, CR
07:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Another gorgeous sunset, Las Catalinas, CR
07:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Happy Family on SV Serenity
07:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:17 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
07:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We’re losing faith in weather models. Actual conditions: totally calm.
07:18 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:30 YO-D-YO Mary Boat yoga submission Dave
08:04 Courage ⛵️ John
Las Palmas District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.813976818810655,-81.75980765372515
08:06 SV Chimera
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.51084708992836,-75.75462340966806
08:09 Courage ⛵️ John moved anchorage (at 4:30 in morning!) sudden change in winds and swell wrecked havoc on us at isla seca. thanks to stern anchor we survived the sudden and challenging reversal. isla uva 3 hours away is dead calm and serene. back to sleep 🙂
08:12 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
08:16 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Nice looking place to hang.
08:20 Martini Bryan & Mary Videos
08:21 Martini Bryan & Mary Crocodile Marina Ixtapa 😳
08:26 Courage ⛵️ John With 12 ft tidal changes, erratic winds (180 deg reversals in 15 min), and strong currents (3+ kts), it is turning out to be a challenging place to anchor. We’ll get the hang of it eventually. Regardless, tropical Panamanian islands appear teaming with life--birds, howler monkeys, bees, butterflies, fish, and fish eating bats (greater bulldog bat)!
08:29 Courage ⛵️ John https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-call-of-the-panama-bats-2845511/
08:45 DaMMADCat Danny
Atlantic Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.34964399109231,-81.37581053293079
08:46 DaMMADCat Danny Back in the Atlantic and headed south!
09:00 Maison De Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.504538138830016,-78.79528742283583
09:17 C-YA. Glenn
Juan Álvarez 3, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63664342071395,-101.5555277561683
09:20 Rum Truffle - Mark R+
09:30 fickle - Ben I can’t speak for the check out process yet but checking in at cocos was even easier than described and everyone was super friendly and helpful. The trip to the airport is the only really time consuming part but we took a taxi and were all done including the domestic zarpe before 2pm. Only cost was the taxi
09:35 fickle - Ben I might add that this was for 3 boats together and the officials made whatever photocopies were needed of our original documents
09:54 Michael (Fin)
C. de Los Libres 302, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.06305942028968,-96.71913334865465
10:29 Eleuthera- Barbara Eleuthera- Barbara joined the group.
10:41 Nanook 🐻‍❄️⛵️Krista
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.155205526741778,-79.86259993275009
10:57 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15.30 utc fot the caribbean and atlantic and at 16.00 utc for the Pacific

to find your local time go to
panamaposse.com/time
12:07 EVER AFTER Andrew Thanks to all for the Pacific coastal posts toward the canal. This feels a little like cheating. You're doing all the working breaking the trail and doing the study. We're just copying your homework. Keep the news coming
12:15 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Hey, said “Hi” to Fred from me. Haven’t seen him for a while. I kind of miss the old boy.
12:17 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis It looked nice in the pictures.
12:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn How did you find this anchorage? Don’t see it on charts.
12:30 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Topolabampo
12:55 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
12:55 Courage ⛵️ John we looked on good nautical plus google searches for bays on these islands that would be angled optimally for winds and swell we were encountering this morning, then drove around multiple islands looking at the choices and this one looked like the best. water is clear, so we can see the bottom at 40’. this is a really great anchorage with black sand beaches and still water. necessity was the mother of discovery. here are a couple of google pictures of this bay.
12:59 Courage ⛵️ John it is really nice! just not last night. bad luck for our timing.
13:15 Courage ⛵️ John If you want to come here to isla uvas (one of numerous coiba park islands), our achor is dropped at n 07 deg 48.911 w 081 deg 45.574. appears to be a good stop on way from isla secas toward panama city. I will try to update good nautical for everyone.
13:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Excellent. Thank you.
13:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Heading northbound from Ixtapa to Campo Caletas spotted a white hulled overturned vessel (panga?). 17*56’.532N. 102*24’.854W. Hull appears undamaged and clean (no barnacles etc. No engine seen. This obstacle was also reported a couple of days ago on FB Sea of Cortez and Mexico Cruisers page when someone hit it in the dark.
13:41 Rob on Avant Photos
13:41 Rob on Avant Please report to Mexico mrcc.
13:48 Rum Truffle - Mark Well that accounts for what I thought was a breaking wave!!!
14:00 BISOU Robin And Tad Will do!
14:05 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar canceled 🦜Pilialoha ML & R's invitation to the group.
14:05 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited 🦜Pilialoha ML & R to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Bijou- Rose Goetsch to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
14:06 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Bijou- Rose Goetsch joined the group.
14:18 BISOU Robin And Tad That email address has come back as not found.
14:28 Courage ⛵️ John anyone have success adding lat/lon position on good nautical? please dm me. getting rejected every which way I try.
14:34 Courage ⛵️ John nvm got it after 30 tries lol
14:51 Captain Dietmar decimal format
23.765432 -103.876543
use negative for south / west
15:13 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris Can you get fuel in Flamenco if you don’t have a slip?
15:16 Maison De Sante For those coming to San Blas islands panama be sure to avoid being downwind of white monohull sv Martini (a Beneteau 37) and a dark blue hulled Catamaran named Nomade. Friday night at Salardup anchorage these boats were buddy tied and around 1am they both drug together and ran into 2 other boats in the anchorage. Luckily nobody is hurt and just some hull scraping but the captain on the catamaran was yelling at other boats in the anchorage during this crazy and the monohull captain denied hitting one of our posse boats (sv discovery passage) although he apologized for the incident. Sounds like a father and son chartering 2 separate boats as a business and are likely to be in these cruising areas for awhile. The next day the monohull Martini sandwich anchored in front of us and behind sv Rochambeau, dropping hook where we clearly had our chain out and we were vocal that this was unacceptable distance from us and not enough scope. Here we learned sv Martini only has 25 meters of chain in total so unless they are anchored in 10-15’ waters, his scope is not sufficient. Both of these boats had strobe anchor lights on of which now they say they will turn off.
15:18 Maison De Sante Photos
15:18 Maison De Sante Videos
15:18 Maison De Sante This is SV Nomade. Unfortunately I do not have a photo/video of sv Martini
15:23 C-YA. Glenn @Maison De Sante captain credit card
15:32 Maison De Sante Photos
15:33 Maison De Sante Correction: sv martini is a Benetau 47.5
15:56 Rum Truffle - Mark In a WhatsApp yesterday, they told me if cleared into CR, with ships registration and valid insurance- all sent to marina 24hrs ahead in working hours. Then yes to fuel. Docking 20% PP discount on mono <50ft normal USD 3 per foot/ day
16:33 Rob on Avant Photos
16:33 Rob on Avant Might work. ;)
16:46 Perception - Jim
Cihuatlán, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19152516408571,-104.6726922487082
17:30 BRIGADOON 3
Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76381792872306,-96.12200388270392
17:39 BISOU Robin And Tad Ok will try it!
19:19 Captain Dietmar how many LAS VEGAS boats in the posse ?
19:23 Rob on Avant Good afternoon Mariners,

We have uploaded the latest Tropical Atlantic Weather Briefing talking about what to expect this upcoming week. You can see the briefing here: https://youtu.be/Q3pL7eVGozs

Here are the highlights:
-Gale Warning in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday
-Gale Warning in the Caribbean Sea tonight (Sun night)
-Significant Swell event in the Atlantic Tuesday through Friday with seas 12-17 ft

Have a safe week!
19:27 Rum Truffle - Mark https://maps.app.goo.gl/SouxUBvbddjo1GGJA?g_st=il
19:29 Rum Truffle - Mark https://maps.app.goo.gl/SouxUBvbddjo1GGJA?g_st=il
19:30 Rum Truffle - Mark
Vía sin nombre, Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63574,-101.5533633333334
19:43 KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel it’s been very slow.
19:48 Rum Truffle - Mark I found the fault, damaged wire. All sorted now. Maybe catch up now I am in Z-what?
20:23 S/VFIN (Susan) Hey! We miss you. We are trying to catch up. Your boat is too d fast!!!
20:27 S/VFIN (Susan) @BRIGADOON 3 hey! We (Fin) in chahue too! In Oaxaca at the moment. Returning on Thursday. Will we be T-pecking together next opening?
20:35 S/VFIN (Susan) Contact
20:37 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Photos
20:38 S/VFIN (Susan) (love)
20:39 bāsik Teal Linh Emma After an uneventful motorsail to Isla Parida, we decided to have an impromptu Super Bowl party on bāsik with fellow P posse Manxi. Go chiefs!
20:40 S/VFIN (Susan) 49 ers
21:01 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We can't! The Seahawks are sworn enemies with the 49ers! Lol

2024.02.12 Monday
07:59 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
08:29 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367779,-79.950705
08:30 BOUNDLESS
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 180, Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.43919857753726,-85.78896245268531
08:33 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1330 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76053829425144,-80.04379472474471
08:35 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62439254458867,-101.5476598218083
08:39 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74799485074365,-105.38056332618
08:42 DaMMADCat Danny
St. Augustine, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.88462667809171,-81.3039829954505
08:44 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74809060240407,-105.3799932755857
09:06 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Boundless Parker to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
09:21 BISOU Robin And Tad
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.15665981678094,-103.1334800086005
09:24 Captain Dietmar REMINDER PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:24 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:27 Boundless Parker Boundless Parker joined the group.
09:30 Boundless Parker Hello my name is Parker. My partner Katy and I are new to the Panama Posse and live aboard a Passport 42 named Boundless. We are currently in Las Perlas and are leaving this afternoon to sail overnight to Benao Cove just west of Punta Mala. We are cruising north over the coming months to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez.
09:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74781855722278,-105.3691930167439
09:45 French Kissing-John
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.479494829666042,-78.63673727789939
09:46 Boundless Parker
Pedro González, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.22195370279424,-79.1078478521181
09:49 Courage ⛵️ Kristine
Las Palmas District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.814968529830708,-81.75959069512912
09:54 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Welcome! There is another @BOUNDLESS heading South currently in Costa Rica, Pacific side. Maybe you two will cross paths! 😃
09:55 Boundless Parker That would be cool!! I saw your location above. What are your travel plans?
09:58 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Heading to Panama City as the Papagayo winds permit. Our crossing date is March 3. We are migrating to East Coast from San Francisco, and then hopefully cruising ever after ⛵️
10:04 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36858,-79.950977
10:05 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Manxi Patty S-S to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:05 Blown Away Eileen This looks like the cat that ran onto a reef and ripped out its shaft drive and had to come into Linton bay at night and almost ran into a reef. They were reckless.
10:06
P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.62454201650629,-101.5476941081041
10:13 LOST PEARL Onno Welcome Pawel!
10:15 French Kissing-John Welcome indeed fellow music lovers!
10:16 Boundless Parker Ah okay! Maybe we will cross paths at some point!
10:18 Manxi Patty S-S Manxi Patty S-S joined the group.
10:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:19 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.641603,-79.605543
10:21 YO-D-YO Mary Welcome Patty on Manxi
10:38 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69879054676713,-92.39165548320386
10:41 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
Colón District, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.364683370706684,-79.99110337346794
10:42 BISOU Robin And Tad Welcome Patty on Manxi! You’ve finally seen the light and joined us!
10:52 ISLANDER Kell & Erik For those looking at crossing to the Bahamas, check the crossing forecast on Marv's weather
11:09 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36832984576581,-79.95138891041279
11:12 Manxi Patty S-S Quick note with Line, Patty S-S on SV Manxi. I wasted a whole day trying to get Line to work, apparently on a corrupted app.
Finally I was able to completely delete the program/app and start over, but what a pain (pain)
11:29 BOUNDLESS Photos
11:29 BOUNDLESS Flamingo beach, Costa Rica
11:29 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Can you share the boat watcher’s info that you mentioned in the call and location when you have a moment?
11:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.48049729893048,-85.79108063131571
11:30 PRIYA Brandt
Isla Cocinas, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.551525,-105.105743
11:31 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll In Zhuateneo. Looking for 20 micron water filter - standard 10- inch length (approx 2.5 inch diameter). Any suggestions for Zihua?
11:33 EVER AFTER Andrew Would someone please advise if Puesta Del Sol Nicaragua is a bar entrance we can sail into during the dark or should we anchor in Bahia Fonseca and stage there to enter during daylight high tide conditions?
Thank you
11:35 SUNDOWNER Jeff Can attest to Anchorage at Punta Naranjo, Panama. Was calm and beautiful while we were there. Howlers and birds greet you. Easy beach access. Fishing vessels came and went daylight hours, but very peaceful. Will say the same for Cebaco Anchorage. Hollers, birds, easy beach. It had a mothership and a few other boats, but very tranquil while we were there.
11:35 SUNDOWNER Jeff Autocorrect, Aye aye aye. Howlers
11:38 Rob on Avant We staged for a daylight entry. The entrance is narrow, and I would suggest daylight is warranted. There are also some nearby wave breaks that vary depending on the wind and swell, and you will appreciate seeing those in advance.
11:38 🦜Maison de Sante I had luck with the taxis drivers knowing where to get a few random things there. If you can show one or a photo of one to them, I think the odds are good they would know where to get it.
11:44 EVER AFTER Andrew Thank you Rob. Avant. So timing an entrance at high slack tide is not a requirement (or important) to entering in the daylight
11:45 Rob on Avant If convenient, a slack tide is better, but when we were there we didn’t find the current strong. (We’re from the PNW, and we’re very used to strong currents though, YMMV)
11:58 YO-D-YO Dave The current in the marina can be pretty good. If you can go at slack your docking may be easier.
11:58 Courage ⛵️ John when do you plan on arriving at punta naranjo? We are deciding between cebaco and naranjo for tonight.
12:03 Laura- Muirgen Photos
12:05 Manxi Patty S-S We will be looking for buddy boat(s) going to Belize 🇧🇿 late March to early April time frame. Please reach out to us on SV Manxi, Patty & Joel. Thanks❣️
12:05 Laura- Muirgen Uninvited guests on the trip to Chiapas. Counted 84 frigate birds landed with more in holding pattern before we chased them off.
12:07 BISOU Robin And Tad It’s not a bar entry but not advisable in the dark as it’s a bit tricky. You can anchor just outside in fairly shallow water if it’s not too windy.
12:07 Laura- Muirgen
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69868574188872,-92.39271719008684
12:32 Boundless Parker Tomorrow midday to Naranjo
12:35 Martini Bryan & Mary Also if you can’t find it Elsa said Zaragoza marine in PV can send to the marina.
12:43 BRIGADOON 3 We are in Chahue Marina and are looking for a marine electrician. Any suggestions?
12:44 BISOU Robin And Tad We had a great guy called Cesar who speaks excellent English.
12:44 BISOU Robin And Tad Eléctrico Cesar Huatulco.vcf
12:46 BRIGADOON 3 Thank you!!
12:47 BISOU Robin And Tad He’s a bit hard to get a hold of as he’s very busy. Call or send a msg on WhatsApp.
12:48 BRIGADOON 3 Ok. Thanks for the heads up.
12:58 BRIGADOON 3 Boat Yoga?? Keel pose
12:58 BRIGADOON 3 Photos
13:09 EVER AFTER Andrew Group call ended.
14:15 BISOU Robin And Tad Cabeza Negra anchorage: anyone spent the night here recently? Thoughts?
14:40 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Good to breakup the overnights but expect to roll.
14:40 BISOU Robin And Tad Which side did you anchor on?
14:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
14:55 YO-D-YO Dave
Colón, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.312986,-79.997538
14:56 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO is in the Chagres River, Panama with Ramble on Rose.
14:57 YO-D-YO Dave We have successfully escaped Shelter Bay!
14:59 BISOU Robin And Tad Yeah that’s what we had planned but overnight winds are forecast south to southeast so we’re thinking north side to avoid being on a lee shore. May be a bit more rolly though!
15:00 BISOU Robin And Tad Yay! Enjoy the peace and quiet!
15:29 Courage ⛵️ John with bungie cord fully attached, so you return some day😉
15:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That’s a definition of “hell!”
15:46 Rum Truffle - Mark I stayed, it was okay. All of those small anchorages on the route Z-what to PV run were fine in N -NW wind <20kts
15:48 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks. Which side did you anchor on?
16:23 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Thank you. Excellent thing to keep in mind overall. Marina recommended a hardware store, Ferretería Morales, who could order them for delivery on Friday. Didn’t meet out time frame so Morales suggested we go to a store 1 block away, Ferretería Guerrero, who looked at our sample and knew exactly what we wanted. He went into the back room and came out with six perfect filters. I just love how these guys recommend each other! We are all set for a while😃
16:30 Rob on Avant Extra caution advised on beaches. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexico-skydiving-plane-crash-1.7112334
16:46 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Thanks for the suggestion. Marina sent us to a hardware store in town. Have 6 beautiful filters in hand.
17:33 Rum Truffle - Mark South on the AC mark
17:55 YO-D-YO Dave We can already feel the pull of the cord attached to the pool...
17:58 Courage ⛵️ John
Montijo District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.491557671012515,-81.22232683002949
17:58 Courage ⛵️ John arrived isla de cebaco! lovely anchorage with a floating fuel barge. That’s a first lol
17:59 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
18:04 Rob on Avant Yay! It’s back!
18:10 Courage ⛵️ John “It” is a thing? I suppose they manage the moorings too? not that we need one, since the bay is huge and calm atm.
18:12 Rob on Avant It services mostly sport fishers and is owned by a fishing charter company. It disappeared during Covid and wasn’t there last year. It, and the boca chica marina are the only two places in western Panama you can fuel other than with jerry jugs. Very handy.
18:17 Courage ⛵️ John boca chica was jerry jug only when we were there three days ago. and the overhead electrical wire at 65’ kept is from wanting to attempt to bring our yacht to carlos’ docks/moorings in a very shallow passage, so we took our dinghy 1.1 miles from the recommended anchorage with jugs.
18:19 Courage ⛵️ John plus the fuel pumps are inland about 100 yards from the docks/ramp at the marina. just fyi for others going there.
18:19 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
18:21 Rob on Avant When we were there he had hoses that reached the dock for refuelling. You do need to make the call to go to the dock or the anchorage early, it’s a long way around if you change your mind!
18:42 Boundless Parker Do you mean the Ensenada del naranjo on cebaco? We are heading to Punta Naranjo now. We will stop at the cebaco one after
19:07 SUNDOWNER Jeff We stayed at both. Cebaco had the floating fuel barge. Vessels came and went during daylight. Naranjo Bay had a few fishing vessels that came and went during daylight. Also, a small tour boat was there for a few hours in the afternoon. Both very beautiful locations during our stay. We imagine in the right conditions it could be quite the opposite.
19:11 SUNDOWNER Jeff Carlos has a "fuel barge" that he can transport fuel to the Anchorage in front of the hotel. He brought us ~300gals of diesel.
19:11 Boundless Parker Ok thank you 😊
20:08 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Flamenco Marina, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.913272,-79.521257
20:25 Rum Truffle - Mark #Lost Pearl : can you call on 22A !

2024.02.13 Tuesday
06:04 C-YA. Glenn
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.24963642984982,-103.6669331372727
08:20 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
08:21 BISOU Robin And Tad Leaving the north side of Cabeza Negra this morning. A beautiful, peaceful anchorage with a gentle rock from the swell.
08:56 C-YA. Glenn Photos
08:57 C-YA. Glenn Photos
08:57 C-YA. Glenn Heading. North past Cabeza Negra Mexico
08:57 C-YA. Glenn Last night
09:18 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’re going to Guatamala today and I was wondering if we should turn off our cell data and data roaming to avoid excess roaming fees. We have Verizon.
09:35 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
09:36 DaMMADCat Danny Nice sail from North Florida today South Florida.
09:37 Cerca Trova-Bruce We anchored there when we headed south a couple of years ago. Great anchorage. Had a whale visit us and come real close to the boat. I was preparing to weigh anchor so didn’t have my phone with me. 😟 So no pictures. The whale dove right under me on the bow.
10:09 Boundless Parker Photos
10:10 Boundless Parker Beautiful overnight passage around Punta Mala!
10:12 BRIGADOON 3 Just wondering if anyone in Zihuatanejo is heading to Huatulco in the next couple of weeks and wouldn’t mind picking up a parcel we had delivered to Hilda and Ismael. We will be in Chahue Marina for a couple of weeks. The parcel is small and the contents are not valuable.
10:36 Rum Truffle - Mark I am sure I can help.
10:38 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
10:38 LOST PEARL Onno @Rum Truffle - Mark in the morning light.
10:41 Courage ⛵️ John we should be arriving punta naranjo 2pm ish
10:45 BISOU Robin And Tad We have yet to see any whales! Lucky you!
10:50 DawnPatrol LaneyMark You will see plenty whales when you get up to Banderas Bay! They are everywhere!
10:51 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Post pictures or tell us what it’s like. We’re excited for you ⛵️😎🇵🇦
10:53 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Here is Mark hanging upside down doing boat yoga while doing a wiring project!
10:53 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
10:55 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
10:55 YO-D-YO Mary Fort San Lorenzo, by the Chagers River
10:56 YO-D-YO Mary Sunrise at the mouth of the Chagers River
10:58 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
11:25 Boundless Parker
Mariato District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.274610646086619,-80.92509799429764
11:32 Rob on Avant 131558Z FEB 24
NAVAREA XII 77/24(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
MEXICO.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
150030Z TO 150224Z, 152134Z TO 160203Z,
162112Z TO 170141Z, 172051Z TO 180120Z AND
182029Z TO 190058Z FEB IN AREA BOUND BY
29-05.00N 116-26.00W, 29-25.00N 116-52.00W,
30-28.00N 117-21.00W, 30-39.00N 117-20.00W,
30-30.00N 117-03.00W, 29-51.00N 116-17.00W,
29-23.00N 116-02.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 190158Z FEB 24.
11:43 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Hazards mark the waypoints. West coast of Baja Mx.
11:43 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
11:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
11:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Papagayo sailing!
11:45 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Double reefed.
12:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
12:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Had to head closer to shore. Things were beginning to fly around the cockpit!
12:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
12:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Max while sailing.
12:33 BRIGADOON 3 Thank you. The would be great.
12:36 BISOU Robin And Tad That’s sporty!
13:48 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
13:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Lapa agrees. Wedged by the berth.
14:15 Courage ⛵️ John
Mariato District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.274706914734567,-80.92641850909514
14:16 Courage ⛵️ John anchored next to Boundless in Punta Naranjo. Here they are…
14:16 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
14:18 Courage ⛵️ John the 3 knot winds and still water motoring over here from cebaco was covered in orange muck and logs and snakes (kristine counted six!). not sure what that gunk was. red tide?
14:19 Courage ⛵️ John smelled awful
14:28 BISOU Robin And Tad We had red tide in that area about this time last year.
14:37 Boundless Parker We saw some red tide on our way today!
15:21 TIAMAT Owen We used local sims. They were very cheap and available in most corner stores
16:34 OZ  Steve & Susan
Water Island, St Thomas 00802, USVI : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.33439824762258,-64.92484985031378
16:34 bāsik Teal Linh Emma
San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.990345,-82.030116
16:54 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
11 Avenida 3-36, Quezaltenango, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.8354012470165,-91.51747166029914
17:31 BISOU Robin And Tad How gorgeous is Quetzeltenango?
17:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Are you there with Selvyn?
17:51 Boundless Parker Photos
17:51 Boundless Parker In Naranjo with Courage!
18:55 Rum Truffle - Mark I am planning to depart this week to head to Chahue, then Chiapas, day hopping when I can. I am the larger of the two sky blue monohulls furthest away from the dingy beach. Get them to drop it off tomorrow. They are going to the boat next door Sea Wings on a fuel run at 0900
19:00 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
19:01 DaMMADCat Danny Space Coast, Florida Falcon 9 launch tonight, front row seats.
19:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Really gorgeous and the people are so friendly. Yes we’re here with Selvyn, apparently thanks to you guys. He’s really an excellent tour guide?
19:22 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff I didn’t mean to question that last line. He’s a great tour guide!
19:34 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes he is awesome! So glad you decided to go with him. Please say hola to him from us!
19:35 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We will!
20:56 Rum Truffle - Mark @BRIGADOON 3 @BRIGADOON 3 do you have Hilda/ishmael what’s app number
20:58 Rum Truffle - Mark Does anyone have the number for Hilda/ishmael in Zihaytanojo
21:02 BRIGADOON 3 Hi Mark. The number is 755 554 -8581.This is greatly appreciated.
22:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark This is the one that I had that worked last month.
22:10 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
22:13 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
22:15 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @DawnPatrol LaneyMark (Dawn Patrol) @VIVA Pierre & Marie and Felicità having a PP shindig in La Cruz.

2024.02.14 Wednesday
02:19 Rum Truffle - Mark I depart 1000 Thursday 15 Feb. Hope delivery to me is arranged; they seem a bit overwhelmed; understandable I guess because of Sailfest.
08:24 C-YA. Glenn @Rum Truffle - Mark also channel 65 on the radio. In both cases she may or may not answer as she is doing it all as her husband is home recovering from surgery. I had the best luck just walking up to her window and chatting with her
09:33 YO-D-YO Mary
Kusapin, Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.15778,-81.903537
09:37 C-YA. Glenn
Calamar 31, Club Santiago, 28868 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.10720917824952,-104.3988007307053
09:55 Challenge Jake Challenge Jake joined the group.
09:56 Challenge Jake
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368183570922694,-79.95035265579814
09:59 Challenge Jake Hello posse I am Jake on sv challenge. Captain, dad, friendly pirate (pirate)
10:22 BISOU Robin And Tad
Vista Hermosa 13, Las Hadas, Península de Santiago, 28868 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.10239479212981,-104.3436248472631
10:56 BRIGADOON 3 If you happen to be going ashore the package will be in their kiosk next to the pier. Otherwise don’t worry if it doesn’t work out. See you when you get here.
11:21 Boundless Parker Who is currently in Panama and sailing North towards Mexico? 😄
11:23 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 13, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74787407015044,-105.3813622639599
11:24 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/tracking
11:41 Rum Truffle - Mark I will try, but they did not know what was happening yesterday. Do they know to expect me?
11:46 Challenge Jake Who has recommendations or contacts for quality deck sanding and re cocking and varnish work? We are in shelter bay and trying to figure out our best option to get work done in the next few weeks. Anything helps
12:07 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Jake, ask Andre in Different behind you.
12:08 Challenge Jake Yes we have chatted on it. Thank you!
12:09 Boundless Parker We saw some excellent teak decking work in Linton Bay Marina. Not sure if it was owners doing the work or hired people but it looked great. They worked a midnight shift with floodlights to avoid the heat of the day
12:10 Challenge Jake Interesting. I might try to chase this down. I’m also not sure how I feel about leaving the boat there 🤷‍♂️
12:20 Boundless Parker We left Boundless there for a few weeks when we went home for Christmas and had no issues
12:22 Challenge Jake Very good to know. We have had nothing but good experiences but hear rumors of problems
12:23 Boundless Parker Good luck I hope you find who you’re looking for with the work you need done 😊
12:45 Pause Larry & Beth Photos
12:46 Pause Larry & Beth Turns out that Marina Ixtapa Fred likes underwater lights, especially the blue ones. We are now calling him Disco Fred
12:47 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I knew Fred was cool. Get down with your bad self, Fred. You go boy!
12:53 Pause: Beth & Larry 2 items added to album.
12:54 Pause: Beth & Larry Pause: Beth & Larry deleted the album "1/16/24".
13:44 BRIGADOON 3 I just talked to Ismael and told him you will pick up our parcel. I gave him your boat name. Fingers crossed.
13:50 DaMMADCat Danny Freedom, Da MMAD Cat will be in your home port tonight, arriving around 3:30 pm, would like to visit if you’re around.
15:19 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Any recommendations re: agents/companies used when transiting the Panama Canal from the Pacific?
15:20 Rob on Avant We used Erick at Centenario. Would recommend 100%.
15:20 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Eric Galvez
15:20 LOST PEARL Onno Check with Rum Truffle. He used the Agent Eric
15:23 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly 3 out of 3 - Eric must be the guy!!! Thank you. Hoping to see Mark in a few at the fishing hole. Are you going @LOST PEARL Onno ?
15:27 LOST PEARL Onno Yes, I most certainly am! 🍻
15:50 Rum Truffle - Mark I have been in twice. Packet and Brigadoon did not get recognised by Hilda.
Can you give me your what’s app?
15:52 Rum Truffle - Mark Eric Galvez is the man
15:52 BISOU Robin And Tad Erick definitely!
16:10 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
16:10 DaMMADCat Danny Hillsboro Inlet, Pompano, Florida
16:13 Cerca Trova-Bruce Anchored there a couple of times. Nice little bay. Not much room though and the fishing boats go out really early in the morning. Noisy at nights on the weekends too. There were 3 boats in there when we came through a little over a week ago. Very tight. Two were small and didn’t have anyone onboard.
17:08 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/panama-canal
be sure to ask for the pp discount
17:10 Courage ⛵️ John @Boundless Parker and we have left punta naranjo. NW swell competing with NE papagayo winds were rolling us up to 30 degrees. we tried to tuck in closer but no bueno. heading (back) to cebaco.
17:21 BRIGADOON 3 Thank you so much for helping out. We really appreciate your efforts. Don’t worry about it. It is not a problem. See you soon.
18:02 Ohana Chad & Nicole We second Erick
18:50 CHEMISTRY - Sean Kind of embarassing to admit, but I haven't owned any of my three boats long enough to need to replace batteries... until now, I think. I noticed lower-than-normal voltages between La Cruz and Barra but didn't really do anything about it. After experiencing the same problem from Barra to Carrizal, I installed my backup alternator and confirmed it's outputting 13+v to the bank at 1500-ish RPM (I installed the new alternator before thinking to test the old one's output, derp).

Bottom line, even after motoring from Carrizal to Bahia Santiago yesterday (only 45 mins or so), and Santiago to Las Hadas today (30 mins), I'm still down around 11.9v (and around 5.9 testing each 6v battery in the bank). It's been cloudy since I left Barra this past Saturday, so no solar help.

My batteries were new when I bought the boat in 2021, with a manufacture date of 7/21 - 4x PowerStride AGM 6v, 190Ah.

So a few questions:

1) Those of you who have replaced batteries -- does it sound like I need to replace them? Seems like 3-5 years is standard for AGM, so it sucks to have to buy new ones after just 2.5 years.
2) Should I give them more time motoring and/or wait for some bright sunny days for solar charging before I spend lots of money?
3) Are there good sources in Zihuatanejo for batteries, or would my best bet be to go back to PV to Pieter Karsten?

Thanks for any thoughts!
Sean / Chemistry

18:55 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
18:55 QUESO GRANDE Lance My AGM’s lasted 2.5 years. Replaced with all I could find in Panama last October. Here’s a pic.
19:05 Captain Dietmar we run trojan t105 golf carts w watering system
we get about 3.5 years out them
at 230 each x 8
but swapped out all st the same is kry u can get them in mx delivered
watering system from amazon

19:08 Challenge Jake We are running t105 agm. Get about the same life out of them. A lot depends on how taxed they get being run down to low. Very easy to get in Mex or Costa or Panama
19:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It MIGHT be your batteries are dying. BEFORE you invest in new ones, you might consider:
19:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn 1) Load testing each to see if they are still good. You can YouTube on how to do this.
19:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn 2) Run and equalization charge to see if they can be rebooted.
19:09 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We are holed up in Bahia Honda an extra day then heading to Naranjo on Friday and leaving for Panama City on Saturday
19:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn If, after being fully charged (voltage indicated by PowerStride), they can't handle normal loads as you're used it, then indeed, might be time to replace them. Good AGMs that are fully recharged on a daily basis can last up to 5-6 years. Our Lifelines are still going strong after 3 years.
19:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Next time it comes time to replace my AGMs, I'll go with LiFePO4 installed with professional help.
19:13 ZORBA- Tomer I am not an expert, I would first put them on a full charge using an electric charger and a generator....once done, check if they drain faster than they are supposed to(if so, it is time to replace)

Humble thought as requested

19:15 CHEMISTRY - Sean Thanks, Mark -- I'd love to go LiFePO4, but I'm already tentatively shopping for my next boat, so I'm not sure I'd get that value back.
19:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn This Valentine's Day was a BOAT doozy! The starter on our Yamaha outboard quit, we lost a dinhy wheel, and we experienced delamination of the hypalon to aluminum hull on our dinghy while in choppy seas, leading to water ingress into the dinghy and visions of "sinking" miles from shore. Why, you ask, were you crazy enough to take your dink into Papagayo stirred waters offshore? Well, we were in search of our missing (stolen?) iRocker SUP which, if wind driven, would be somewhere "out there." Yep, scores of times securing the SUP to vessel. And only today it decides to go walkie. When in rains...
19:18 Courage ⛵️ John we will leave cebaco in time to round punta mala Saturday at slack/flood arriving vista mar marina sunday
19:19 Rob on Avant We’re using Deka gels. Installed in 2016, no sign of degradation. Same as west marine house brand, or east penn manufacturing (same batteries, different labels). Gels won’t charge as fast as AGMs , but they seem to last longer.
19:20 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We love our Battleborn Batteries. Upgraded in 2021 then we added another 200ah to our existing system this year without any issues. Their tech support is outstanding.
19:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Copy that. I had the same thought when I purchased my last set of AGMs. It's a tricky balance beween return on investment and personal enjoyment from a given investment.
19:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn unsent a message.
19:22 QUESO GRANDE Lance Photos
19:22 QUESO GRANDE Lance Queso Grande’s heart transplant. 920ah of Lithium
19:23 CHEMISTRY - Sean Nice! Did you have to upgrade your alternator or other charging components?
19:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We've got very similar needs. It'll be a choice between Victron, Mastervolt, Battleborn, Relion, Ionic, Dakota and Blue Heron, using the services of a qualified electrician like Owen Murphy of Meridian Marine Electrical who does remote work. I'm no Teal!
19:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That's a LOT! What did you have prior?
19:26 QUESO GRANDE Lance Added solar as well. we now have
1420W. Kept original alternators. Controlled and protected by Mastevolt software
19:26 QUESO GRANDE Lance 675 AGM
19:26 BISOU Robin And Tad Depending on how far you plan to go/how long you plan to have your boat, my personal recommendation would be to go back to PV. We have had problems since Christmas with 16 month old (at the time) Victron deep cycle AGMs overheating and the only batteries we could find that fit are 1/3 the capacity of what we had (this was between Huatulco and Puerto Vallarta). I’m not sure what Peter sells but we’re getting Mastervolt batteries shipped in from the USA becase Victron will not acknowledge our warranty claim against the batteries and we don’t want the same overheating problem again.
On another note - even if the batteries were new when you bought the boat (is that what the owner told you?) you don’t know their history. Many things can contribute to shorten battery life (check out YouTube).
19:26 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Lol, copy that. Let us know if you have any questions. 😊
19:34 CHEMISTRY - Sean Thanks for that -- yes, the manufacturer stickers on top indicate the manufacture date and the install date. Of course it's possible to forge those, but I believe the dates. I'm thinking I'll be able to make it to Zihua and back to PV before any critical problems, so will likely go with Pieter or have some shipped to La Cruz.
19:36 BISOU Robin And Tad Are you on board now? We’re in the same anchorage and my husband Tad would love to chat with you!
19:36 Manxi Patty S-S Photos
19:36 Manxi Patty S-S A little sunset boat aerial in Panama❣️
19:37 CHEMISTRY - Sean Yes! I'm on board. Come over for a beer!
19:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks! Will do.
19:42 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks but he says he’s worn out from being in town today. Would tomorrow morning about 10am be okay?
19:45 CHEMISTRY - Sean Yep - that should work. I'll DM you.
19:58 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Happy Valentine’s Day from Lake Atitlan.
20:39 BISOU Robin And Tad Beautiful!
20:55 Blown Away Eileen 4/4. Loved Erick
21:41 Rum Truffle - Mark If you get a positive - I have your package - there are other PP members in Z-what who would be able to help. They depart in 3/4 days; but at 1800 today existence was denied!
21:42 Courage ⛵️ John
Montijo District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.491392793519399,-81.22230939567089
21:47 Boundless Parker
Montijo District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.49195941281938,-81.2234599210849

2024.02.15 Thursday
08:10 Laura- Muirgen We are using Erik Galvez. Have a transit date for March 19th. So far everything has been amazing.
08:15 Laura- Muirgen When do you think you will be in Chiapas? We will probably be here until Wednesday. Waiting on weather to continue south...
08:18 Laura- Muirgen When do you think you will get to Chiapas. We will probably be here until Wednesday. Waiting on weather to head further south.
08:24 Rum Truffle - Mark Plan to be in Chiapas on 23/24feb
08:36 Salacia / Peter We user Roger de Hoya. Super helpful, not expensive, included fenders and lines, gave our crew a ride back to PC from SBM (free), and also handled our exit paperwork so we could check out in San Blas without heading all the way down to Obaldia.
08:36 Salacia / Peter Roger De Hoyos - Transit
+50767176745

09:04 SV Whirlwind @C-YA. Glenn pictures? always wanted to see this
09:39 C-YA. Glenn Photos
09:45 Hotspur Jamie What's the best way to contact the marina in Chiapas? I've tried several different emails and not had a response. Thanks.
09:55 C-YA. Glenn @Hotspur Jamie I just showed up they always seem to have room. I will look up Rolf or Memo what’s app and send it if I find it
09:55 C-YA. Glenn Photos
10:16 Courage ⛵️ John We also are using Erick Galvez. helped us complete a virtual inspection with the canal authority and had our transit date set within 24 hours of submitting paperwork (March 3).

Erick Galvez
Centenario & Co.S.A.
www.centenarioconsulting.com
Cellphone/whatsapp +507 6676-1376
10:39 Ohana Chad & Nicole @CHEMISTRY - Sean we are also transiting the canal on March 3rd.
11:36 Courage ⛵️ John northbound or southbound?
11:51 TIAMAT Owen
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.470266957443968,-83.18358128832101
11:52 TIAMAT Owen Leaving Costa Rica! Should be in Vista Mar on Sunday
11:57 ZORBA- Tomer
מקסיקו : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.348014,-110.026934
11:58 ZORBA- Tomer Zorba is finally on the move South⛵️
12:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The starter motor on our Yahama 20HP outboard is not engaging with the flywheel. Getting it off is proving quite complicated. Can't find any help online. Can anyone recommend an outboard mechanic in Costa Rica?
12:02 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Where are you at?
12:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Bahia Samara currently. Heading to Bahia Ballena from here. Then onwards...
12:03 Courage ⛵️ John we will see you there arriving sunday too. @SV Whirlwind is there too. pp party soon!
12:04 bāsik Teal Linh Emma If you go into Quepos, I can get you in contact with Neil the guy who helped us.
12:05 BOUNDLESS We were at Bahia Ballena, on the north east side. There’s a cool little calm Anchorage in front of a small lodge/restaurant. Highly recommended!
12:08 TIAMAT Owen We had excellent wildlife spotting at the south anchorage there. Huge flocks of macaws!
12:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Many thanks! That'll work! Can start the engine manually, so it can wait.
12:08 TIAMAT Owen Also there’s a surprisingly decent grocery store in the little town
12:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Will head there Saturday. Might see you there?
12:33 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I would not just show up. You have to be cleared to come down the channel with the port captain. The Navy watches that pretty close. I will try to DM you Rolf’s number and you can call him. He generally answers the phone. I will alert him and let him know you’re coming in. But then they will call the port captain and let them know that you’re coming in and give you instructions on how to do that also. You have to call Port Captain about it a mile out and let them know who you are, where you’re coming from, and that you’re going to the Marina. Then they’ll be prepared when you get here to inspect you.
12:43 Challenge Jake We where never able to get ahold of one there and arrived in the middle of the night. No problems. They processed us and had us checked out in under 24 hrs
12:44 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Contact Rolf at the marina here’s his number. Because I can’t figure out how to get contact information switched over to this so just call him on this number +52962-210-4558. He generally answers or he will get right back to you. That’s the guy you need to talk to.
13:33 Captain Dietmar mechanic literally fixed this yesterday on our same outboard
13:34 Captain Dietmar I have found the service manual online
13:35 Captain Dietmar the wire from battery to engine is not marine grade and needed to be replaced hevalso filed down the motor as I had some built up
13:37 Captain Dietmar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kFomwcSUAs-aA-r-4Dy-ljACWm_Z6rEd/view?usp=drivesdk

link to service manual
14:21 ZORBA- Tomer Photos
14:22 ZORBA- Tomer Is it golden travelly? And if so, does it taste good?
14:28 Kekada II Don & Anja
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.634286,-101.553584
14:33 Maison De Sante Looks like a Jack crevale- not very tasty in my opinion (non gestalt) however they put up a good fight! Nice catch!
14:54 Rum Truffle - Mark If the SM is whirling it is likely corrosion on the bendix. It will spin up but there is too much friction for it to fly forward and engage. It is awkward but straight forward to remove if you first disconnect the wiring loom, having remover the internal cover. On the top of the bendix is a retaining ring, unhelpfully driven into place. The ring can be carefully levered out taking care with the ring and springs to expose the shaft, that hopefully can be cleaned, polished and lubricated. 3hrs for a novice.
Seat the ring using a suitably size socket and a hammer. Tool abuse I know, but needs must.
14:54 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Still in Zihua…waiting for Captains dental work. Hoping to leave this weekend. Chiapas looks like end February, beginning March.
15:58 QUESO GRANDE Lance
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76681204396402,-80.0459223613143
16:53 BOUNDLESS We caught one of those, we were told it is a yellowtail Jack. Red, almost purple meat
17:03 ZORBA- Tomer After research, It is a Pacific crevalle jack (thanks Maison De Sante), only good eating if bled well
17:03 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited FOREVER FRIDAY to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:11 BOUNDLESS Marinating it helps too!
17:13 FOREVER FRIDAY FOREVER FRIDAY joined the group.
17:16 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar disabled joining via link or QR code.
17:45 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:46 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Best hot tub view EVER
18:09 YO-D-YO Dave
Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.285896,-82.100187
18:09 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO in Chiriquí Lagoon waiting for the rain squalls to finish.
18:48 Ohana Chad & Nicole Heading to the pacific
19:01 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Is there anyone in Flamenco or Playita who can help us? We should be there Sunday evening and need to see about securing a slip before our transit date. Haven't heard back from either one yet. Thanks!
19:24 🦜Maison de Sante In our experience, Playita does not like to commit to a reservation until you are at their door step. Lots of boats come and go in that marina and I have not heard of anyone, so far, being unable to get a slip at arrival but I also don’t know how it is like during a big rally crossing like with the Oyster boats right now.
19:29 Challenge Jake +507 6000-5127 is the what’s app number we where able to get them on two months ago. It took a lot of work to get it and get ahold of them. Once we were there the office staff was awesome. The dock manager was annoyed that he thought we where 44ft and tried to put us in a very small slip (we are 64) the office ladies sorted it out and quickly had him move us to a appropriate slip. I would call that number during office hours and they should answer.
19:29 Challenge Jake That’s for marina playita
19:33 SUNDOWNER Lynn Carlos Hernandez Marina Flamenco
+507 6130-8749
+50761308749

19:33 SUNDOWNER Lynn We were able to get a reservation at Flamenco by contacting Carlos on WhatsApp
19:34 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Thanks! I'll try them tomorrow
19:35 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Thank you! I'll contact him as well!
19:36 Challenge Jake Flamenco is a fine option as well it was just grossly more expensive with no additional amenities and a ton of tourist non boat traffic at the marina so we stayed our full stay at playita.
19:36 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Good to know. Thanks for the tip!
19:49 Kekada II Don & Anja Any boats in Zihuatanejo?
19:54 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt You can anchor outside of playita until they get you a slip

2024.02.16 Friday
00:24 🦜Pilialoha ML & R 🦜Pilialoha ML & R joined the group.
06:43 Laura- Muirgen It is a Jack Crevale. Edible, but not all that good. We ate the first one, but haven't kept anymore.
06:50 Laura- Muirgen (fyi) If you are headed into Chiapas from south going north bound make sure that you have your dinghy on your TIP. And your paperwork in order... they are really picky here. Turned away a boat yesterday that didn't had a TIP not canceled and some other problems. Plus watched what food you are bringing in, they will confiscate anything that is not legal.. chicken, beef, fresh things. They have cleared out the whole food stock of one ship that resupplied in a previous country. They are pretty serious about it here. So be on your toes.
06:51 Laura- Muirgen I think Weebles is there.. it's a 36' Willard
06:52 DaMMADCat Danny Leaving Key Biscayne for Bimini!!
06:52 DaMMADCat Danny
Cape Florida Park Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.66595867926495,-80.16137240152547
06:54 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
07:10 Ohana Chad & Nicole Good info. Thank you
07:56 Kekada II Don & Anja They passed us at Papanoa yesterday. Thanks
08:15 Salacia / Peter FWIW, another boats we wanted to clear out of Panama with who used Erick had to go to Obaldia to clear out. He couldn’t or wouldn’t get a zarpe and deliver to san Blas. Those of us using Roger were able to get zarpes remotely and just get passports stamped in el porvenir.
08:42 Courage ⛵️ John thank you. we are aware. not a problem for us.
11:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wow, THANKS! What a great resource. How did you find this online?
11:13 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I think cable to engine is fine, as I'm getting same voltage from battery to starter. Yet voltage drop is significant, and it seems the starter isn't spinning fast enough for the bedix gear to rise. So, it might be a cabling issue. There is definitely some sort of "shorting" sound when pressing the starter. Here's the video: https://www.dropbox.com/t/E3sfnVWu8J5YQkO8. Or if you have iOS: https://share.icloud.com/photos/01fYXh8vM1Nlsll9ybUy3h1dA. Did you have the same?

I can try connecting fresh cables directly to the starter. But I wanted to first remove the starter, which is a big riddle!
11:38 Rum Truffle - Mark I did do a reply with thoughts yesterday. I am pretty sure that is not “shorting” When this happened to me last year I had same symptoms.
The problem will be in the friction forces on that bendix. The ring can be prised off with a screw driver and replaced as I wrote yesterday.

The mechanics of the bendix have to be really smooth.

It could be low power, test for this by using jumper leads direct to the starter from. Good battery. Bypass all controls and circuits. Doing this might not get the engine started, due to the electronics, but will eliminate that part of the system ie electrics if when directly connected the sMotor engages and turns the flywheel.
11:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks so much for that feedback, Mark. For the life of me, getting that ring off has proven super challenging. I've tried all manner of screwdrivers and tools (save reverse plier), and only managed to stab myself in the finger. I therefore injected liberal amounts of lubricant down the shaft, hoping it would make a difference. It hadn't (see video shared). So, I will apply cables directly to the starter as you suggested, wihtout trying to remove it, which requires removal of the cover, wire hardnesses with wires, and somehow accessing the lower bolt securing the starter (top two were easy to remove once the cover was loosened). If the spinning characteristics of the bendix gear don't change, then I'll double down on removing that retaining ring.
12:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I was concerned if I jump the starter motor, I might damage adjacent solenoid or other electronics.
12:22 Rum Truffle - Mark You have to clear the wiring loom, solinoid and other surrounding items. One option that might save effort is to trace back the - and + leads from the starter motor to the case negative and to the solinoid; this will not eliminate the short leads but it might make things easier for you ; as you can run the power to the leads and not to the motor terminals. If you do this however make the connection really good to a good battery.
I am assuming you have drop tested the battery when you are “pressing “ the starter? A fully charged battery at 12.8v might from to 11v under work, but return to 12.7 immediately. Any more that 11v and the battery is stuffed. That is why you need to get a good battery of known charge and performance. Good luck!
12:24 Rum Truffle - Mark Sorry, the leads to the starter motor need to only be connected to the SM.
12:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks again. The battery is less than a year old and bounces back immediately. But since I'm in testing mode, might as well swap it for the genset battery and see if there's a difference.
12:59 FOREVER FRIDAY New to this group departing El CID marina in Mazatlan. Heading toward Isla Isabella.
13:03 Captain Dietmar Photos
13:03 Captain Dietmar the wire on ours was corroded
13:15 Maison De Sante Photos
13:15 Maison De Sante Videos
13:16 Maison De Sante San blas islands 🏝️lives up to the hype. Tons of “Jack approved” beaches. Satellite charts have been critical around these parts.
14:40 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Key Lime Pie is in Zihua, along with a few other sailor friends 😊
15:27 Mocean Sickness Jim unsent a message.
15:28 Mocean Sickness Jim @ FOREVER FRIDAY keep an eye out for the long lines
16:24 FOREVER FRIDAY Thanks Jim
17:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Long windid
17:42 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Hello Everyone. We have seen many kind words and recommendations here for Bill & Jean in El Salvador. We are thinking of leaving Weebles there over the summer/early fall. Their website lists different services that lean toward taking care of boats with absentee owners. I’m looking for someone who has actually left their boat in B&J care. Has anyone left their vessel at the moorings OR the marina for a long duration? What was your experience? Any gotchas? Many thanks for sharing your experiences.
17:45 Rum Truffle - Mark Sorry- entering Accapulco: how do you talk to Vincente
17:52 Rum Truffle - Mark Acapulco
17:54 Rum Truffle - Mark Got it vicentes whatsapp
+52 744 439 8184
17:57 Rob on Avant Yes, for a summer season. All delivered as promised!
18:25 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Hi Rum truffle. We are the little trawler at Las Roquettes. Anchored here last night and will be meeting Vincent’s tomorrow at 10:00 to pick up a mooring for a few days. It took him an hour to reply to use this morning. Reach out if you need anything.
18:26 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Thank you Rob. I love how they listed all the care they can provide to our boat. Glad to hear it’s true!
18:37 Captain Dietmar vicente called me today and is looking forward to meeting everyone
he can get fuel and help with just about anything. and looks forward to meeting posse folks who helped him soo much ( he was in tears today )
18:41 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll We are very excited to meet him as well. It’s important to us to support him and this wonderful community who has lost so much. Anchored in Las Rochester, watching the locals working to find a new normal - so much respect for folks here.
18:52 Rum Truffle - Mark Great. Can we go what’s app +447725955262?
18:54 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Photos
18:55 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Rum Truffle arrives at La Roqueta, Acapulco
19:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Bingo. Negative failed continuity test. I soon found out why. Cut two feet away, barely any improvement. This marine environment never ceases to amaze me. Hope the local ferreteria has cable.
20:43 Captain Dietmar yeah
20:58 Rob on Avant If you can’t get tinned marine wire, a drop of oil on each end allowed to wick in for a minute then the excess wiped away will retard disintegration of the new wire.
20:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks! I was going to use lanolin.
21:03 Rum Truffle - Mark Well there you go - always on the negative side side.
22:32 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Any recos for diesel mechanic in La Cruz? We have no power and are in LC anchorage so can’t go far. TIA!
22:35 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Glad your anchored up safely!
22:59 Rum Truffle - Mark Peter vargas Sea tech Banderas.vcf
23:00 Rum Truffle - Mark Peter Vargas

2024.02.17 Saturday
07:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I can introduce you to someone who has. DM me.
08:01 Courage ⛵️ John we just left cebaco (delightful anchorage!) and are beginning our journey to round punta mala early sunday morning slack. as predict(wind)ed this is a good weather window for motoring: seas flat and under 5 kts wind. good morning, panama!
08:24 Celt-Gerry/Angela Celt-Gerry/Angela left the group.
09:43 Captain Dietmar REMINDER ZULIP
new communications platform - overview and use case
Tuesday, February 20⋅ 16:00 PANAMA TIME 21:00 UTC

Join Zoom Meeting
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ZULIP - structured communications for the fleet

HOW AND WHY Presented by QUE VENDRA 🌵 🦜 Maciek

Quick explanation of why we are doing this, why Zulip, and my personal experience with Zulip vs Line (I will limit this to my personal observations and experience and keep it short)
Overview of Zulip web UI and explanation of the main concepts - streams, topics, DMs
Subscribing to streams and filtering what's interesting from what's not
Finding information
Posting, deciding on where to post and deciding on a topic
Stream VHF16 vs VHF68 vs others
Overview of Mobile App on iPad (if I can figure out how to do it from Zoom)
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10:34 S/VFIN (Susan) We are a 45’ Cat in Huatulco going south to Panama. Need to get bottom painted somewhere south. Anyone know if and where we should get paint. Should we get in Mexico or further south?
10:42 TIAMAT Owen You're probably limited by where can lift you. Offhand I know of Quepos in Costa Rica, but CR is expensive in general
10:42 Challenge Jake Do it in Mexico! We did our 64ft mono hull in capos and spent both arms and legs. They did do a perfect job but it was almost 13k or wait until Panama
10:45 TIAMAT Owen Check with Marina Chiapas on the beam of their travel lift. I didn't think it was large enough to pick up a 45 foot cat but I could be misrecalling.
10:48 Challenge Jake Quepos
10:54 QUESO GRANDE Lance We hauled our Cat out at Pez Vela, CR last June.
10:58 Challenge Jake Purely based on facts Mexico or Panama will be exponentially cheaper then Costa Rica for the same quality bottom job
11:08 SongOfTheSea_Grant Hello everybody. Song of the Sea here. We are planning to start our journey from Santa Cruz, Galapagos to Easter Island tomorrow afternoon. Our visas are expiring tomorrow and we could not get an extension. We are excited about this new journey, it will be our longest passage ever..
11:14 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis If ya can, check with Ever After. They got pulled out and bottom painted here at Marina Chiapas, but they’re monohull. Tried calling Rolf but it’s Saturday, no answer.
11:24 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Vista Mar Marina has hauled out cats with the rig they set up on their trailer. You can WhatsApp the manager, Soto, to check dimensions. PM me if you want his number and other suggestions for painting.
11:31 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Av Costera Miguel Alemán 406, Las Playas, 39370 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.84182221861548,-99.90753628313541
11:55 QUESO GRANDE Lance Cape Marina
800 Scallop Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28.407592,-80.627465
12:10 Laura- Muirgen (fyi) Hey all got more information from Rolf in Chiapas about the cat that got turned away in Chiapas. They did not get turned away because of the dinghy though that can be a problem too. It was because they had a TIP that had expired. So take note. Make sure you cancel your TIPs and keep the paperwork. Do not just let them expire. They have to be cancelled or it's a big problem if you ever come back to Mexico. Something to check if you are buying a boat and it's been to Mexico before.. make sure you get paperwork showing the TIP has been cancelled. That was the biggest problem with this boat... there were others, but that is that one that was the hurdle they couldn't fix. Hope this clears it up.
12:12 BISOU Robin And Tad Marine Warehouse in Panama is who we’ve used a couple of times. You need to give them time to ship it down from the USA and they will deliver pretty much anywhere in Panama. Vista Mar (Pacific Panama) and Shelter Bay or Linton Bay (Atlantic side) are your best bets for lifting and doing the work either yourselves or using local talent.
12:12 BISOU Robin And Tad No Chiapas max width is 22’
12:25 Boundless Parker Photos
12:25 Boundless Parker Boundless is en route to Bahia Honda just leaving Cebaco
12:26 Captain Dietmar you can careen in El Salvador for very little $
check w bill and jean and bring your antfauling with you from mx
12:28 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
12:29 DaMMADCat Danny Bahamas life!
12:29 DaMMADCat Danny Bimini to Berry’s
13:12 Kekada II Don & Anja unsent a message.
13:19 Courage ⛵️ John longline on way to punta mala from punta naranjo, offshore end at N 07°11.307 W 080°44.950’ 1 mile long running due north magnetic toward shore
13:20 Courage ⛵️ John black flags no panga
15:22 Courage ⛵️ John another longline N 07°12.227 W 080°33.563 offshore end of 1 mile 0°m line toward shore. black flags. panga present
17:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
17:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tiklan where we walked in the footsteps of the ancient Mayans, Tiamatans and Bisounians.
17:25 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Oops Tikal
17:58 Mocean Sickness Jim Videos
18:01 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
18:01 DaMMADCat Danny Berry Islands, Bahamas
18:25 Boundless Parker
Soná District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.764841466518428,-81.53857282339828
18:27 S/VFIN (Susan) Where is best place to buy anti fouling paint in Mexico? We are in Huatulco.
18:28 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks Robin.
18:31 S/VFIN (Susan) @BISOU Robin And Tad Ok We will contact Marine Warehouse to see what kind of anti fouling paint we can get. We likely dont want to get the US brands.
18:36 fickle - Ben Comex carries ABC-3
18:44 Rob on Avant Comex stores don’t all stock it, but they can usually get it in a few days. We loved ABC-3. Great ablative paint.
18:47 TIAMAT Owen We bought Pettit Trinidad Pro from Zaragoza Marina in PV. It was pricey. They claim to be able to deliver inside MX
18:57 S/VFIN (Susan) I wish we could but we are southbound and too wide for the last 2 marinas here in Mexico. Sorry you got fleeced. We will wait for Panama. Mostly looking for bottom paint to carry with us. Non US.

19:10 SV Whirlwind For those considering where to haul out. This just in from Vista Mar Marina: Our new trailer arrived yesterday 😊 we will assemble next week with a technician that is flying in from Italy and we will be operative around the 25th (hoping to be able to start sooner)
Max 90 tons
Specially design for multihulls up to 35 ft beam (from keel to keel) or around 40 ft beam total approx (depending on the vessel, the measurement to consider is from keel to keel)
19:14 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks for that!
19:35 Rum Truffle - Mark Photos
19:35 Rum Truffle - Mark Has anyone anchored in the last year in Bahia Santa Cruz,Mx. Most reports are leading to a “no chance” option but what is the current truth?
19:53 TIAMAT Owen We tried in January
19:54 TIAMAT Owen There’s one spot on the north east side where it might be possible but we couldn’t get our anchor to hold
19:55 TIAMAT Owen We gave up and anchored in Bahia Chahue instead
20:21 Captain Dietmar just in case you know of any haulout facilities here is a map
https://panamaposse.com/haulout
21:05 S/VFIN (Susan) @Rum Truffle - Mark why not just go into Marina Chahue? Not so expensive. Trick is to get a reservation but it can be done. We did it. We are here now. We read here about some weird Port Capt response to anchored boat but IDK circumstances. Be happy to help if we can.
22:04 Qué vendrá How did you guys get there? Plane?
22:09 Qué vendrá Number of bays in Huatulco National Park offers good anchorages. Which one will depend on the specific conditions - wind and swell. We stayed in Bahia Maguey in strong westerly winds, and it was very comfortable.
22:14 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We flew to Flores on TAG airlines from Guatamala City. Stayed two nights in Flores and had a guide take us to Tikal for about 4 hours on middle day.
22:41 Rum Truffle - Mark I have been into Chahue last year. There are issues to be noted, depth, getting a booking being two. I know about Pedro but I thought I needed a booking with marina staff; did you contact the marina staff before arrival ie how did you make the booking.
My plan was to anchor in Bahia SC for one night, tender over to the fuel dock and port captain and then depart to Chiapas next day. Simple

Chahue means tides, fuel via Pedro and taxis to BSC to checkin/out. Oh and fees.

2024.02.18 Sunday
06:23 Captain Dietmar
Colón District, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.429172,-79.862576
06:24 Rob on Avant How are the seas?
07:29 Captain Dietmar ok .. 4 feet bit confused laying down
08:18 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
08:18 Courage ⛵️ John approaching vista mar marina, panama
08:22 Courage ⛵️ John was an easy rounding punta mala (flood/slack tide, low wind, no swell) that became chaotic at isla iguana (ebb tide, high wind, swell 4-6’ every 3-4 sec) to dead calm again this morning. Timing is everything, and it can still get spicey!
08:28 Courage ⛵️ John Jacqueline Petti (marina mgr) is very responsive via whatsapp
08:28 Courage ⛵️ John Jacqueline Petti
+50766118528

08:55 Salacia / Peter FWIW, we’ve found the Navionics+ charts with “sonar chart” turned on to be very accurate everywhere we’ve been including Lemons, Hollandes, Isla Verde, Salardup, Combombia, esnadup
08:56 Salacia / Peter Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.572126107332538,-78.32420312011637
08:57 Salacia / Peter On our way from San Blas to the Rosarios, Colombia with Jubel, Via, XFactor , discovery passage, and wanderer
08:59 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.76617068147358,-105.5192877632617
09:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You mean Marine Warehouse for shipping supplies only?
09:00 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You can do it yourself. And happy to share my scoping.
09:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
09:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We don’t rely fully on Navionics+. The routing into Bahia Ballena CR has has crossing a reef in low tide (purple). We went around that mess (yellow). On two other occasions Navionics+ had us crossing reefs.
09:11 Voyager - Ed & Liz @BISOU Robin And Tad
09:11 fickle - Ben Did you see the name of the reef? 😂
09:38 BOUNDLESS We have found with Navionics that sometimes you need to close and reopen the app to update the ships actual position!
09:39 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
09:39 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:49 BISOU Robin And Tad I believe they airfreight stuff as well but for our purposes we only wanted heavier stuff that had to be shipped. When we re-rigged our boat we had the rigging shipped down with another company in Panama. There are quite a few freight forwarders who do air freight.
09:50 BISOU Robin And Tad Hi where are you?
09:50 Perception - Jim I've found that other apps using location services (GPS) in your phone can interfere with Navionics. I make it a habit to always close google maps, anchor alarm, find friends, etc. when using Navionics on my phone.
09:51 Rob on Avant Marine warehouse’s business model is ship-to-order. However, they occasionally have inventory. We bought some epoxy primer from them off the shelf, no wait (but this is rare).
09:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Great tip! We constantly lose gps signal when following a route in Navionics. I slap the iPad and it comes back. Not subtle.
10:14 🦜Maison de Sante If you’re using a phone, tablet, etc with navionics, I suggest taking the extra step to connect to your boat’s navigation system if it has WiFi capabilities. Then, it will pull gps and depth data directly from the boat’s sensors versus the gps on the phone/tablet device.
10:22 Eleuthera- Barbara Group voice call started.
10:23 Eleuthera- Barbara Group call ended.
10:24 Courage ⛵️ John
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.484107707213571,-79.94352500885726
10:25 Courage ⛵️ John surrounded by posse boats!
10:28 BOUNDLESS Great idea, is that by using “paired devices” in the navionics settings?
10:52 🦜Maison de Sante All I’ve had to do in the past is hook up the WiFi from the network to the iPad and it automatically picks up the data.

I have a WiFi signal from my b&g electronics and from my vesper ais and both work
11:01 Rum Truffle - Mark I use navionics on an iPhone and an iPad. The phone uses its integral gps and the iPad is connected to a bad elf GPs. I have never in 7 years continuous use noticed a disparity or fault. Is this something you have referred to Garmin?
11:58 Captain Dietmar
Santa Isabel District, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.581548,-79.334409
12:18 YO-D-YO Mary
9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.33717,-82.177674
12:29 🦜Maison de Sante Not referring to garmin. The internal gps on phones and tablets can be less accurate than than your vessel’s gps data but if your vessel’s navigation electronics has WiFi, you can tap into the NMEA data instead of the internal gps on your phone or tablet.
13:58 Salacia / Peter We didn’t have the card in CR, we used the CMAP + charts there and they were mostly good.
14:00 Salacia / Peter Have you figured out a way to do this while staying connected to Starlink? I can do it, but only if I connect directly to the plotters wifi hotspot. Connecting the plotters to the wifi network for Starlink, I can’t connect with the B&G app or navionics.
14:47 Rob on Avant If you find you’re losing the gps with Navionics+ ‘Boating’ app, make sure you have the location use under privacy settings to ‘always’. Otherwise it won’t update when it’s in the background (I.e. you’re using another app).
14:50 Rob on Avant Most of the extra precision in marine gps units is derived from the WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) capability they have. However, there is no WAAS service in most of Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean, so usually the accuracy is no better than what phones and tablets do.
17:01 LOST PEARL Onno Good day everyone
I am having issues with bringing my windlass parts into Mexico.

Is there someone in the fleet that speaks excellent Spanish that could call and speak to the DHL representative that is handling my case?

I have spoken to 9 different people and had almost as many answers to the situation, but the main person in control of my package doesn’t speak English.
17:16 Rob on Avant Good evening Blue Water mariners -

The Sunday evening weekly weather brief is linked below
https://youtu.be/vBbllWthKQY

Highlights for significant weather this week include:

Gulf of Mexico – Northerly gales behind a cold front will end at 0600 UTC Mon across SE GOM, Straits of Florida and Yucatan Channel

Atlantic waters – Gale conditions are possible Mon as low pressure along the current cold front rides NE along the front and lifts N of 31N Mon night

Atlantic waters – Seas are likely to build to 12 ft and greater in moderate period NE swell, Wed night through Thu, to the N of 28N between 65W and 75W, as low pressure deepens just SW of Bermuda and moves slowly NE

Safe boating to all!
--
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
17:18 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.583775,-78.880535
17:19 OZ  Steve & Susan Photos
17:19 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.10656541990647,-104.3931212271108
17:20 OZ  Steve & Susan Cayó Icacos looking at the East coast of Puerto Rico
17:22 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Av Costera Miguel Alemán 106, Pozo de la Nacion, 39300 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.84184147234769,-99.90685198456049
17:28 Courage ⛵️ John I have been working on this off-and-on during our cruising journey, and have the same issue as you if I understand correctly. One wifi connection or the other. I believe there may be a way to configure it to have it all by introducing ethernet into the system. My next attempt is either upgrade to a gen3 starlink (has ethernet port) or gen2 starlink (wifi only) and add an ethernet adapter cable ($25 from starlink, I am ordering) to change my datahub connection to starlink router from wifi to ethernet. Then, I will connect the B&G chartplotter (I have zeus3) to datahub via datahub wifi. Now, with B&G chartplotter hotspot enabled for use by my iphone/ipad/laptop, I should be able to get access to the B&G chatplotter data for nmea streams and mirroring and also get internet via iphone/ipad/laptop -> chartplotter hotspot -> datahub wifi -> starlink router via ethernet -> satellite via cable/dish. It's not tested, but I think that may work... (crossed fingers)or maybe I have had too many sleepless nights haha
17:30 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Firefly to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:39 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks. I do not know how to PM on Line. Sometimes i can capture a response and friend the posting person but not now for some reason. We already have a rez with Vista Mar. I am wondering if we should buy paint here or wait until Panama?
17:54 DawnPatrol LaneyMark To PM is easy. Ask Maciek how!! Or try this. Click on the Panama posse banner in the chat, then search members. Find the person you want and click on their name. Then add the person. Now you can send a direct chat.
It’s tricky when to use PM’s because maybe other people might want the phone numbers and since this is a group to learn from each other it can be helpful. Also, the search feature can help find information that has already been shared. Good luck with your haul out!
17:58 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll You can also click on the photos next to a person comment in the chat. Will bring up the same screen as the posse banner >photo 😎
21:06 Boundless Parker Another sailboat anchored in Bahia Honda this evening. If you are part of the group, hello! 👋🏼
21:10 Qué vendrá This should work. The Datahub provides a router capability and also converts the NMEA data and sends it over the ethernet. You should be able to connect all the devices together and then share the boat data. We have similar setup with Peplink router + Vesper AIS which serves the NMEA data over to ethernet.
21:41 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Huh?
22:31 BOUNDLESS John, all this tech talk is making my brain hot!😃
22:35 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks!

2024.02.19 Monday
05:08 JUBEL - Kyle
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.147754,-75.759069
05:09 JUBEL - Kyle Made it to Colombia!
06:23 Rob on Avant Aeronaval Twitter account reports three persons rescued at Playa Benao near Punta Mala, Panama from a yacht named ‘Limitless’. Seems they were in a liferaft from the video. https://x.com/senanpanama/status/1759278596521177398?s=12
07:12 Courage ⛵️ John translation: “Units of the 4th. Region, 9th #Aeronaval Zone provided support to 3 Canadian citizens, who were crew members of a yacht Limet Less, which had been adrift, southeast of Playa Venao/Los Santos, they were transferred aboard the BPC-3701 to receive medical attention.”
08:07 Rum Truffle - Mark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.56678118563823,-97.85077281296252
08:08 BOUNDLESS
JRPJ+WF8, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.637158705322024,-83.17119978266831
08:17 Remedy-Karl I can't help with the Spanish, but with several imports the solution was simple. Try sending an email to giovanni.huerta@codex.com.mx and ejecutivo_gdl_4@codex.com.mx . Include your tracking number and a copy of your TIP and ask them to make you the importer.
08:22 Remedy-Karl Photos
08:22 Remedy-Karl @LOST PEARL Onno This was the main contact ☝🏼
08:22 Rum Truffle - Mark An in Spanish add - Para uso personal en un Yate en Tránsito; no para la reventa.
08:23 Salacia / Peter I have the Zeus3 too, but ditched the Starlink router for a pep wave max transit. I have two separate Ethernet networks, because as I understand, chart sharing between plotters and radar data from the dome to the plotters both use Ethernet, and I’ve wanted to partition navigation stuff from the internet traffic, but I think it’s an interesting idea.
08:25 Remedy-Karl Not a bad idea, but want necessary for me. I think both of them also speak English.
08:32 LOST PEARL Onno Thank you very much, I will give that a try.
08:33 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1330 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76054210037479,-80.0436091073659
08:42 Courage ⛵️ Kristine
San Carlos, Provincia de Panamá Oeste, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.48662459716735,-79.94330640882254
08:46 DaMMADCat Danny
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.75643522189323,-77.84785562110865
08:53 Tidings Of Joy- Joy
4a Avenida Sur 13, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.55289468117836,-90.73286305896642
08:54 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Will miss the group call today. Hiking a volcano. Speak to you all next week.
09:05 🦜Maison de Sante Interesting. I’m not sure I fully understand if you’re referring to connecting a device like an iPad to the MFD, then it’s only going to get what the MFD is providing and if the MFD is connected to the internet, it should pass through to your iPad. A device like an iPad, as far as I know, can only connect to one WiFi hotspot at a time.

However, consider trying to hook up your device to your plotter/MFD via Bluetooth and then your device WiFi to starlink. I haven’t tried that but might work for you.
09:10 🦜Maison de Sante I sometimes run two iPads. One connected to the boat’s gps and one using its own internal gps. I sometimes also use my phones internal gps. When I’m in tight spaces like in San blas, I’ve definitely noticed the devices not connected to my boats gps have a hard time keeping up with my heading and when I’m moving at slow speeds 1-2 knots, it doesn’t always show my headway. Out at sea doesn’t matter but it’s apparent when I’m wiggling between reefs.
09:10 Kekada II Don & Anja
Cihuatlán, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.188153,-104.672233
09:11 Kekada II Don & Anja Barra de Navidad
09:18 ZEPHYR Laura & Chris ZEPHYR Laura & Chris left the group.
09:19 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+F7P, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368389390536638,-79.95130173861979
09:20 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
09:21 Challenge Jake
Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.33005684987579,-82.17880792923471
09:22 BISOU Robin And Tad
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.10759285352402,-104.5423833818702
09:22 BISOU Robin And Tad En route to Barra!
09:25 Rob on Avant One of the issues with handhelds is they’re moving relative to the boat and the earth as you use them. This adversely affects their ability to correctly calculate stuff. Put your phone in your pocket or hand and walk forward as the boat is underway and it shows your walking speed combined with the speed of the boat. Similar issues with turning the device as you use it. The fixed antenna and compass in built in systems don’t suffer these issues.
09:43 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call starts in 45 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and at 1600 utc for the Pacific
09:45 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
09:50 TIAMAT Owen
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482788217445144,-79.9445101143489
09:51 TIAMAT Owen Made it to Panama!
09:51 Hope - Patrick Hope - Patrick joined the group.
09:53 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74793026300022,-105.3805619850755
09:55 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74842646354881,-105.3781839498852
10:00 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group video call started.
10:00 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group call ended.
10:03 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74302064726129,-105.3661358211704
10:04 FIDO-Jodi & Steve
Palm Beach, FL, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.755327,-80.046869
10:04 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.92046855176206,-104.2301767118637
10:11 Ever After Laura Photos
10:11 Ever After Laura Andy and Laurie here on EverAfter. Big shout out to Bill and Jean here at Bahia Del Sol. We highly recommend traveling from here. We felt good leaving our boat in such a safe and affordable location. With their connections we rented a car for 6 days and headed inland into both El Salvador and Guatemala. We purchased a $15 SIM card in Herradura that lasted for mapping all throughout our trip. The roads were in good shape and we felt safe traveling alone during the days. 7 Waterfalls near Juayua, El S. was spectacular and well worth the drive. We crossed into Guatemala and stayed at a private Airbnb on Lago De Atitlan. (Highly recommend) There are 5 active volcanoes and coffee plantations all around the lake. The people of Guatemala were extremely kind and friendly. Antigua and Guatemala City were interesting as well. Contact us directly if you’d like more information about our travels.
10:12 Laura- Muirgen Group voice call started.
10:13 Ever After Laura Photos
10:14 Ever After Laura Videos
10:14 Ever After Laura Photos
10:14 Laura- Muirgen Group call ended.
10:14 Ever After Laura Videos
10:15 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.73064694789015,-84.99053079487517
10:43 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Baös mar & tierra
Puerto Chiapas, Tapachula, Chiapas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698841,-92.393147
10:43 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.539866846117482,-78.67540785826806
10:46 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.278967,-103.478544
10:48 Qué vendrá
Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76365625359806,-96.12130466888489
10:55 S/VFIN (Susan) @Ever After Laura i would appreciate your itinerary! Thanks
10:56 S/VFIN (Susan) Mirador Chahue
Boulevard Benito Juárez, Oaxaca : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.762318,-96.137701
11:16 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Sounds wonderful! Love the pics and vids. Would love more information, as well. We are seriously thinking about slowing down and might not do the Panama transit this season after all so, more time for inland travel.
11:21 OKISOLLO Jeanne
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.3665357627253,-111.4313797521018
11:31 ROLLING THUNDER Group call ended.
11:44 Captain Dietmar @Rob on Avant
LIMITLESS was a large powerboat and sunk due to some uncharted rocks ( sw of benao .. those we covered in several open cpn videos )
12:03 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T @Ever After Laura @Ever After Laura Hello from FortitudeX, just on route to Bahia Chamela. Looks like you are in high demand, Laura. We were planning on visiting Guatemala from Chiapas but might reconsider. We like to receive more info on your land trip schedule. Thank you kindly! Steffi
12:09 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Heather B to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:18 Remedy-Natalie We did a trip Mexico City, Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende, Morelia, Butterfly Sanctuary, Guanahuato and San Luis Potosi. If anyone wants our itinerary PM me and I'd be happy to share these details.
12:23 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
12:25 DaMMADCat Danny Just did this with OpenCPN, thanks team, very valuable imagery geo reference. Charts have been mostly accurate, needed a place to hide for this blow, chart shows 1.5’ of water, we have 6’
12:26 Laura- Muirgen Wasnt't able to be on the morning call. Can anyone update me on weather from Chiapas area down to Panama boca chico area this week? Want to see if it confirms with what we are getting thanks...
12:29 ZORBA- Tomer panamaposse.com/weather
12:30 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
12:32 DaMMADCat Danny Here’s our track on the chart, we are right between the 1’-2’ contours , at low tide (.65). Once again thank you Dietmar and Rob on Avant for all you do to help keep us safe!

12:32 DaMMADCat Danny Here’s our track on the chart, we are right between the 1’-2’ contours , at low tide (.65). Once again thank you Dietmar and Rob on Avant for all you do to help keep us safe!
12:33 Rob on Avant So buy me a beer! lol.
12:33 DaMMADCat Danny When you headed north!!
12:34 DaMMADCat Danny It’s more like Dark and Stormy’s tonight!
12:34 Rob on Avant That works too. ;)
12:37 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
12:38 DaMMADCat Danny Not a bad place to ride out some weather.
13:06 BOUNDLESS Do we have coordinates for those?! We’re going to be there next week. I’m wondering if those are the “Frailes de sur ” on navionics
13:07 Rob on Avant We believe it was these rocks. The frailles are charted, these aren’t.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cTC9huohLbCD5rwu7?g_st=ic
13:08 Boundless Parker We would love to know your itinerary/any more details! We are in Panama traveling north to Mexico and would love to do something like this along the way.
13:24 EVER AFTER Andrew One comment t to add to Laurie's line post of our road trip from Bahia del Sol into Guatamala. We rented a sedan. Not an SUV. El Salvador and Guatamala villages always hace several speed bumps. We should have rented the SUV for higher ground clearance. Seems we scraped the bottom of our rental car on many of the speed bumps.
13:29 Courage ⛵️ John we stayed miles seaward of those and monitored forwardscan sonar when in doubt
13:31 BOUNDLESS Yep, that’s a good plan!
13:48 YO-D-YO Mary
9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimento, Provincia de Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.33614,-82.177468
14:08 Courage ⛵️ John @BOUNDLESS depending on your route through panama, you may go around the Southwest corner of Isla de Cebaco (too an awesome anchorage and fuel). Be aware there are shallow areas out to sea there as well. recommend stay seaward 1+ mile. you can see our route after our sonar gave us a warning…
14:08 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
14:15 DawnPatrol LaneyMark If anyone is in paradise Village or La Cruz in Banderas bay Mx Felipe Yacht Services does excellent work! Bottom clean, zinc replacement, boat wash, stainless steel polish and even boat yard sand and painting! Highly recommend him.
Felipe Solis Robles
+52 322 236 2238
14:16 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
14:25 TIAMAT Owen Photos
14:25 TIAMAT Owen 40 knot gusts in Marina vista Mar
15:05 Rob on Avant Whoa! Over Double the forecast!
15:26 Courage ⛵️ John yep,l! we are next to them, and it’s wicked windy!
16:05 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Keep your head down.
16:26 Salacia / Peter This part: “if the MFD is connected to the internet, it should pass through” I agree with, by empirically, it doesn’t, at least with our Zeus3.
16:27 Salacia / Peter
Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.17508026213401,-75.75075354434153
16:31 Salacia / Peter We arrived in Colombia, Rosario islands this morning after a very fast passage with Jubel, Wanderer, Discover Passage, Viā, and XFactor. Shortest passage was 21 hours, most were about 26. Sea state was some of the worst any of us have seen, and nearly every boat had sickness issues, with several people reporting it as “worst ever.” Wind was amazing though, with ~15 on the beam, and a 2 to 2.5 knot current helping for a change. We’re all glad to be here now!
16:37 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Sorry to hear it was so rough! Did you check out of Puerto Obaldia or further north? Glad you all made it safely!
16:58 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Where are you!?
17:02 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.573797,-78.854707
17:14 🦜Maison de Sante Let me guess…you were the 21hr? ;)
17:27 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
17:27 Journey Anne & Remi I guess we deserved a turtle award after spending 6 weeks exploring between Ensenada and Cabo!
17:34 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
17:41 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Reverse bar crossing
17:49 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
8RQF+686, Caiman Trail, Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.336779877176033,-82.17743757323727
17:49 ZORBA- Tomer Yummy(the fish😄)
17:59 Rob on Avant https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3680370/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-vessel-off-florida-keys/?
18:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff For those of you wishing to cross into Guatamala from Chiapas it’s also an excellent choice. We had Tony (Chiapas tour guide) take us to the border at Talisman (about an hour from marina) and Selvyn (Guatamala tour guide) pick us up right in front of the Guatamala immigration office. Selvyn created a comprehensive and remarkable 8 day tour for us that was first class all the way and took all the detail planning and hassle out of land touring. We loved it all. Whichever way you choose we cannot urge you strongly enough to experience Guatamala if you have the time.
19:24 TIAMAT Owen Glad you guys had a good time with Selvyn!
19:26 JUBEL - Kyle They certainly were! Planing their way across the gap
19:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff This was our itinerary but Selvyn can tailor your trip to any length of time.

Itinerary Jeff and Joy
Guatemala trip - 2024 - 9 days
February 12th - 20th

Day 1- Febrero 12.
Transfer Border El Carmen - Quetzaltenango

We leave at the time of your arrival at the Talisman border, then we drive approximately 4 hours to reach Quetzaltenango, the second largest city on the plateau, upon arrival we could take a walking tour in the center of the city, where as we believe its history , visiting the most interesting places and we can enjoy the local cuisine, have a hot chocolate, with a sheca (local sweet bread). Accommodation in your Hotel. Hotel Options: Hotel Pensión Bonifaz, Hotel 7 Orejas, Hotel Villa de Do Andres

Day 2.- Febrero 13
Quetzaltenango Town Tour -
Transder to Atitlán Lake.
In the morning after breakfast we leave to visit the magical towns around the city, where we will visit Zunil, Almolonga and the Hot Springs, where you will have the opportunity to take a bath in the thermal sulfur waters, later, we will make a stop to see the colorful church From San Andres Secul, we drove 2 more hours to reach Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Accommodation at your hotel. Options, Hotel Nakbe, Jardines del Lago, Hotel 2 Mundos, etc. You can stay in the small towns of Santa Cruz, or San Marcos, santa Catarina Palopo, for these places you have to take a boat to get to these places

Day 3.-  Febrero 14.
Tour of Lake Atitlan.

At 9: in the morning we leave on a boat, it can be private or public, we visit one of the picturesque and unique towns of San Juan La Laguna, here we will have the opportunity to meet different Cooperatives such as artisan painters, medicinal plants with midwives locals, the weaving process, backstrap loom where we can see the living culture of Guatemala, later we take 1 tuc tuc (motorcycle taxi) to travel to San Pedro la Laguna where we will take the boat back to Panajachel to the same hotel.

* boat cost approx. Q 500

Day 4 - Febrero 15.
Transfer - Atitlan Lake - Antigua

At 9 in the morning we leave for Old Guatemala, we drive 2 hours, upon arrival we take a walk in the city, to learn more about the history of a colonial city, making a stop to eat our traditional lunch, later we continue visiting places such as:  The central plaza, El Arco de Santa Catalina, The Local Market and its bus terminal (Chickenbus) Later accommodation at your hotel. Options Porta Hotel Antigua, Mesón de Maria, Casa del Parque, etc.

Day 5 - Febrero 16.
Antigua - Village Tour - Tikal

At 9 in the morning we start visiting the artisanal chocolate factory, the most famous and best quality in Guatemala where we will have a guided tour, to learn more about the history and taste the hot chocolate, then we visit another town, San Pedro Las Huertas, to get to know another Mayan town, with its public laundry, before we find a typical place for our lunch and then we leave for Guatemala City, to the airport where you will take a domestic flight that takes 55 minutes to Santa Elena, where a vehicle with con will be waiting for you. a sign with your name who will take you to the Island of Flores, where you can stay at: La casana de la Isla, Options: Hotel La Isla de Flores, HotelTurqueza, Hotel Santana etc. * You can take the flight from 4 pm onwards.

Day 6 -  Febrero 17.
Tikal Tour.

We start at 8 in the morning, a local guide will arrive to pick you up with his vehicle to drive 1 hour, to the most famous archaeological site in the world, the heart of the Mayan world Tikal, you will have a walk of approximately 4 hours, where you can climb the most important temples, here I recommend wearing cool and comfortable clothing for the humid heat of the jungle, where you will have the opportunity to see different types of wild animals, such as spider monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, etc. Making a stop so they can have lunch and then return them to Flores to the same accommodation

Day 7 - Febrero 18.
Transfer Flores - Guatemala City - Antigua

Transfer from your hotel in Flores to the airport and wait for your departure to Guatemala City, where I will be waiting for your transfer to Antigua Guatemala for accommodation and free time. - Here we have the opportunity to visit the most interesting things about Guatemla City City Tour, before driving to Antigua where you can stay in the same hotel.
* You can take your return flight from 10 am onwards.

Day 8 -Febrero 19.
Coffee Tour with Local Producers

At 9 in the morning we drove to visit what was the first capital of Guatemala, today the old city, to learn a little about its history, later we arrived at Alotenango, a Mayan city where we will visit the small coffee plantation of Don José, a small producer who drives his Toyota pick up, where he will ride in the back to take us to the Fuego volcano to see the coffee plantations and on the way back his family awaits us with a traditional lunch (Pepian) where we will also have a variety of coffee, their own production. We drove back to the old way to have some free time.

Dia 9 - Febrero 20.
Transfer Antigua - Frontera Talisman.
At 9 in the morning we leave for the Talisman border, where we will have the opportunity to stop for picturs and technical stops for bathrooms and meals, approximately 6 hours driving back.

The flight on Saturday may be from 4 pm onwards and that day there will be another driver waiting for you to transfer to the hotel in Flores. If you have a large luggage, you can leave it in the vehicle and pick it up upon returning to Antigua, so that don't pay extra

End of services.
19:34 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Such an amazing time. Thanks again to you and @BISOU Robin And Tad for the excellent recommendation 😀
19:51 BISOU Robin And Tad So glad you loved it as much as we did! Selvyn is a treasure!
20:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
20:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Added a new note.

2024.02.20 Tuesday
08:56 Laura- Muirgen Am I just missing theMarina Bahia del Sol page on the panama posse site? They still do panama posse prices right?
09:10 Courage ⛵️ John here is what bill emailed me…

https://drive.google.com/file/u/0/d/1oshcouPsnmr2DCV0laqGrYJ6JlHjhIOF/view?usp=sharing&pli=1
09:13 Courage ⛵️ John also he said

“Facilities in Bahia del Sol.

La Palma Moorings (bill and jean)

18 moorings $150/month, two week minimum $5/day afterward. Dinghy dock, workshop, and transportation by launch available.

Email: Elsalvadorrally@aol.com or WhatsApp +1 503 7490-6894(jean)

+1 503-7487-4969 (bill)

Hotel Bahia del Sol

40 floating slips with shore power. Special prices for Panama Posee members.

Cruisers Club with hotel discounts. Pilot fee: $50 each way but, for Panama Posee members, if you stay in the marina a certain amount of time you only pay one way.

Email: recepcion.hotel@bahiadelsolelsalvador.com”

and yes there was a discount for panama posse
09:27 Challenge Jake Does any one have a contact number for bocas yacht club and marina. Or vhf channel
09:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We paid $0.50 / foot / day for minimum one week commitment about a month ago.
09:31 Bijou -John & Rose Punta Mita, Bandera Bay - Thinking of anchoring behind Punta Mita in a few days. It appears to be a good anchorage, but I see a few incidents of theft off boats, but I can't work out if that is recent or not. Anybody have insights into this anchorage? Thanks
09:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It was our favorite weekend retreat while spending months in Bandaras Bay. We never experienced any issues in the dozen or so times we anchored there, though took precautions like locking the dinghy every night. Seems like the entire bay is suffering from incidents, especially La Cruz.
09:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Looks like an amazing trip. How much did Selvyn charge for the duration?
09:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy There were no incidents when we were there. It was just a little rolly. Local pangas will take you to shore if you flag them down and pay if you don’t feel like dealing with your own dink.
09:49 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff It was $2,200 including all admission charges, miscellaneous fees, tour guide in Tikal, water in vehicle daily, and his private guiding all day through churches, towns, countryside, etc. Only thing we paid extra for was the private boat ride on Lake Tikal which was about $60. For us on this particular trip it was well worth it.
10:00 Rum Truffle - Mark Last year, I used the “Keep” function to logically cut and paste individual posse posts into the keep folder for easy reference later. This year I annotate a post as keep, press save but on looking in the “Keep” folder there is nothing added. Can someone help?
10:08 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
10:08 DaMMADCat Danny
Berry Islands, The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.62071307223885,-77.74123206581628
10:09 Qué vendrá We can look at that when you arrive in Huatulco today :)
10:09 Remedy-Natalie I tried to get it to work also. Would not save anything. I've started a note section on another app to save helpful information from here.
10:11 Rum Truffle - Mark Perfect, I am looking forward to meeting you.
10:13 Qué vendrá I will talk later today about Zulip - tune in if you would like to see how it works and if it can help solve those problems.
10:37 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis In the Panama Posse page it’s listed as La Palma Moorings.
10:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis When’s that start Maciek? I know it’s on here but I can’t find it.
11:03 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TODAY
16:00 PANAMA TIME
2100 UTC
13:00 CALIFORNIA

Panama Posse  is inviting you to a scheduled 30 minute Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 824 5757 6209
Passcode: 367715

ZULIP - structured communications for the fleet

HOW AND WHY  Presented by QUE VENDRA 🌵 🦜   Maciek
Quick explanation of why we are doing this, why Zulip, and my personal experience with Zulip vs Line (I will limit this to my personal observations and experience and keep it short)
Overview of Zulip web UI and explanation of the main concepts - streams, topics, DMs
Subscribing to streams and filtering what's interesting from what's not
Finding information
Posting, deciding on where to post and deciding on a topic
Stream VHF16 vs VHF68 vs others
Overview of Mobile App on iPad (if I can figure out how to do it from Zoom)
Q&A

Meeting ID: 824 5757 6209
Passcode: 367715

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc0DK1rUPR

12:31 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll If you go to keep and click on the little bookmark icon on the upper right hand side of page, does your content show?
12:39 DawnPatrol LaneyMark DawnPatrol LaneyMark deleted one or more items from the album "Weebles".
12:40 DawnPatrol LaneyMark DawnPatrol LaneyMark deleted the album "Weebles".
12:51 Rum Truffle - Mark Well done; simple but clearly a change. Thanks
13:10 Qué vendrá 3 pm Mexico time. Invite was send by email on Sunday.
13:32 Perception - Jim Longline west of Ixtapa at N 17°43.525 W 101°49.334. Thin blue line less than a meter under the surface strung between what looked like red coke bottles. We cut our engine prior to making contact. The line snagged on our keels and we dragged it forward as we coasted. It popped off and cleared the rudders/props, hopefully taking a barnacle or two with it.
16:08 Perception - Jim One plus of our longline encounter - when we left Barre I noticed our STW paddle wheel had stuck while we were sitting in the marina. The longline “flossed” it for us so it was indicating again…
16:41 SUNDOWNER Jeff Red tide North and east of Isla Flamenco, Panama. It is entering Flamenco Marina on the tide. Have not been to La Playita side.
17:02 Bijou -John & Rose Mexico procedure: I am at anchor at Los Frailes and need to pick up a crew member in San Jose Del Cabo in the morning. Trying to get onto the marina fuel dock to make this happen. Does anyone know if I need to go and check in / check out since I am adding a crew member. Or can you suggest a way I can make this happen?
18:21 Bijou -John & Rose Got it sorted out - thanks though
18:56 SV Whirlwind That’s funny I have the same shot somewhere along the way🤣
19:16 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We were driving back from Antigua Guatamala to Chiapas and missed the Zulip presentation. Any chance it was recorded?
19:28 BISOU Robin And Tad La Cruz México boatyard. Anyone have contact details for getting a haul out booking at La Cruz? I’ve emailed mutiple addresses with no reply. A WhatsApp number would be useful!
19:32 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
19:34 DawnPatrol LaneyMark The marina runs the yard and lift. If you need work you need to schedule someone else. Peter Vargas runs the onsite boatyard business.
19:35 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
19:36 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Robin, let me know if you need a recommendation for a place to stay while you're on the hard. We stayed at a wonderful place. The yard is awesome, secure & Peter has a great team to help you with whatever you need.
19:36 Captain Dietmar we.ll do another round soon
19:37 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks everyone!
19:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I thought it was. I thought it said it was being recorded.
It was well worth watching. For me anyway, because I haven’t really been using it because I didn’t know it that well. Maciek did a good job making it a lot easier to understand. Kudos to him.
20:13 Remedy-Natalie We just anchored in Zihuatanejo AND ese wondering is there an actual Dinghy dock or just a breach landing?
20:14 Remedy-Natalie Oh man... Autocorrect killed me.
20:16 BOUNDLESS Beach landing just to the right of the pier, there will be helpers if you need them
20:17 BOUNDLESS One of the easier landings, btw!
20:18 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Beach landing to the right of the pier. There are a couple guys who will come help you in and out and watch them when you are in town for 20 pesos each way.

2024.02.21 Wednesday
07:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn MV Crackerjack, SV Halo and SV Serenity enjoying the calm waters at Ballena Bay, CR.
08:12 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.634795,-101.554028
08:16 Perception - Jim
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 3299, 40883 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.66728544143742,-101.6160459258609
08:25 French Kissing-John
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.474960944444428,-78.71267452533247
08:29 French Kissing-John Sad news for those heading to, or in the San Blas, know that crocodiles are a genuine threat and caution should always be taken when snorkelling. A snorkeler/Captain went missing last night at Green Island just east of our location. A few years ago, a French tourist was killed on the same island and the Guna killed a large croc at Nargana a few days ago.
08:37 Tidings Of Joy- Joy How’s the temp down there?
08:48 🦜Maison de Sante Was it confirmed that the missing swimmer was attacked by a crocodile? We had guests who received a what’s app message to help search but there was little detail and no chatter on the vhf about it.
08:53 fickle - Ben When I was there a few days ago, it was a Dry Heat ™️
09:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff What’s the situation talking boat parts and supplies into El Salvador on a commercial flight?
09:21 Rum Truffle - Mark Chiapas Marina: is the water on the dock potable ? Do they charge for it separately to the dock charge.?
09:26 Rob on Avant It’s potable, but untreated (no chemicals). It’s well water. Run the hose for a while before using, the lines sometimes grow things.
09:45 🦜Maison de Sante A friend here just said they got word that the missing swimmer was found deceased. More to follow.
10:03 fickle - Ben They don’t seem to check nor care.
10:25 Salacia / Peter We checked out from San Blas. Our agent, Roger de Hoya, got all the paperwork taken care of and delivered zarpes via WhatsApp. We had two days from zarpe issuance date to go to immigration in El Porvenir for passport stamps. Only captains needed to go in. Super easy.
10:26 Salacia / Peter Only requirement was ability to make a color print of the zarpe do we would have an “original,” but they only had a tiny bit of color in the crest at the top anyway, so?
10:27 Salacia / Peter Initial reports after finding the body are shallow water blackout or heart attack or similar
10:30 Salacia / Peter We were, but our words are “nulla gloria, nisi pudor” since if we’re fast it’s just a fast boat, but if we’re slow, the shame is ours. 🤣
10:47 🦜Maison de Sante I like it. I just think it’s cool how fast your boat is :)
11:00 BISOU Robin And Tad Please check facts before reporting! The French tourist bitten by a crocodile in 2018 did not die. She was bitten in the neck and shoulder and airlifted by helicopter to Panama City where she was treated successfully. We saw a croc when anchored at Green Island in 2019 and again in 2022 but the snorkelling around there is pretty hard to resist!
12:12 S/VFIN (Susan) Not potable do not drink
12:13 S/VFIN (Susan) Things have changed. I am told from Pedro it is definitely not potable anymore.
12:19 S/VFIN (Susan) 10% surcharge for water & electric
12:20 BISOU Robin And Tad We used a string filter and a charcoal filter on the dock water and used it for drinking, cooking, washing, everything and never had any issues. We tested it and it came out to about 210ppm each time. Tasted fine to us.
12:55 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Are you referring to Chiapas or Chahue?
13:09 Salacia / Peter Salinity is only one issue. Biology is another. Ppm doesn’t address the latter.
13:12 BISOU Robin And Tad True. We also added AquaClean*TM to the tank water to kill viruses, bacteria, etc. It’s a colloidal silver antimicrobial so no chlorine.
13:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Either way, vigilance is called for. Thanks @🦜Maison de Sante for the heads up (or down)!
13:34 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.581584,-78.676445
13:36 ROLLING THUNDER I did a little write up in Zulip this morning. We had friends that drove us to the mega mart in Cobano. I think you could DiDi or Uber there. Let me know what yo find.
13:36 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Can anyone recommend a good tour guide for El Salvador?
13:37 BISOU Robin And Tad We had a fabulous driver guide , Dionisio. Details below.
13:37 BISOU Robin And Tad Dionisio El salvador Guide.vcf
13:38 BISOU Robin And Tad Extremely knowledgeable, excellent English and a nice guy!
13:38 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Excellent. Thanks once again:)
13:38 BISOU Robin And Tad You’re welcome!
13:43 French Kissing-John Easy there. Simply passing on words of caution that others have posted. There is no way to check such information out here and your 2018 reference may not be the same as the 2019 reference posted on WhatsApp. Turns out the guy yesterday was NOT attacked but that was a reasonable assumption when they could not find the body.
13:43 S/VFIN (Susan) Chahue
13:45 Rob on Avant Water in chahue is definitely not potable. Water in Chiapas is potable, with caution (untreated well water).
13:45 S/VFIN (Susan) Aqua clean? Can we find it here in Mexico?
13:55 ROLLING THUNDER We filtered Marina Chiapas water with sediment and charcol and had no issues drinking it for 6 months. It is not metered.
13:55 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.500229434278925,-78.7941213324666
13:57 Rum Truffle - Mark Fin was talking about Chahue
14:01 S/VFIN (Susan) Sorry i misread the query. Water in Chahue is ng.
14:02 Rum Truffle - Mark Thanks
14:02 Laura- Muirgen Rolf said it's a good idea to add a little bleach to it. Also not a bad idea to filter it if you can. I don't think there is any charge for it.
15:53 Hula Kai Just a note but bleach in stainless steel tanks isn’t a recommended thing to do. 😁😎
16:00 BISOU Robin And Tad I didn’t mean to be sharp sorry. Just not wanting to spread fear although crocodile attacks are scary things regardless of whether fatal or not and you’re right, people need to be made aware.
16:02 BISOU Robin And Tad I think you should be able to order it on Amazon. It will still come from Europe (haven’t been able to find a US supplier).
16:02 S/VFIN (Susan) Anyone have the contact info for Bahia del Sol El salvador? Jean & Bill. I looked on PP but for the life of me i cant find it.
16:03 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks!
16:05 Courage ⛵️ John Email: Elsalvadorrally@aol.com or WhatsApp
+1 503-7490-6894 (jean)
+1 503-7487-4969 (bill)
16:52 Captain Dietmar BURGEES ARE FREE WHILE GHRY LAST
there are ONLY 24 left in the USA
to get yours shipped within the USA for $11.50 please go to https://panamaposse.com/burgee

16:53 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
16:55 SongOfTheSea_Grant We had a problem with our autopilot and Victron. For last 2 days we were drifting and I was repairing the stuff. I fixed the electrical but my autopilots hydraulic pump is not working so we turned back to Galapagos to get it repaired.
17:36 SV Whirlwind Hope you guys can get sorted in the Galapagos! Kids make great autopilots put ‘em to work.
17:40 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:40 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:40 Captain Dietmar Banedup
17:45 Remedy-Karl I'd be interested in seeing some literature on how effective colloidal silver is with parasites which is what I would be concerned about. I can't find anything about parasite prophylaxis.

Side note, if you are traveling in Mexico or Central America regularly and for a while consider treating yourself with albendazole where it is cheap and easy to get. 400mg once daily for 3 days. Repeat the course after 14 days to get the little hatchlings. 🪱
17:57 BISOU Robin And Tad Personally we use a herbal remedy for parasites called Paracea. It has black walnut and artemisia (wormwood$ and I have used it all over the world and so far avoided parasites. Parasites are large compared with bacteria and viruses so most filters will clear them out. I’ll see if I can find some reliable info on colloidal silver and parasites.
18:33 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks!
18:41 Courage ⛵️ John was about to head to someone’s birthday bbq at the restaurant here at vista mar and then looked up to see what was coming. batten down the hatches!
18:41 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
18:57 Captain Dietmar ouch
19:35 Blown Away Eileen So what was the conclusion of the death in the San blas? Drowning? Not croc?
19:40 🦜Maison de Sante Did not appear to be an attack but details are still sketchy. Sounds like he was found at the sea floor near his vessel.
21:08 Qué vendrá The recording is posted in Zulip :) -> https://chat.panamaposse.com/#narrow/stream/1-.F0.9F.95.AB-VHF16/topic/REMINDER/near/2249
21:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:20 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings of Joy, Splinters, Summer Breeze and Miurgen in Chiapas planning our departure for El Salvador Friday.
21:57 EVER AFTER Andrew See you four at the bar crossing on Saturday. Our exit just before your entry.

2024.02.22 Thursday
00:10 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Captain Dietmar Maxi and Suzanne look adorable. Enjoy the gin clear sea!
07:53 Ohana Chad & Nicole My solution to the water issue is to use an ACUVA UV water filter. It’s a no brainer. It uses literally no power and only turns on when you filter your drinking water. I am just not a big fan of putting stuff in my water. They are easy to install and also adds another filter before it go s through the UV light.
08:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Nice report. We added to it. We found the Super Lapa mart fine for our needs, even considering produce. Our dog Lapa was happy we went! (love)
08:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn One can find hydrogen peroxide moat anywhere. Another non chlorine alternative.
08:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We avoid bleach. Not only for the tanks. Our watermaker uses tanks for fresh water flush. Bleach damages membranes. Hydrogen peroxide does not.
08:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn *most
08:51 EVER AFTER Andrew Plans are to leave Bahia del Sol Saturday for Puesta Del Sol. Are we passing over some great spots in Bahia Fonseca that we really shouldn't miss?
08:52 Blown Away Eileen Thanks. So sad.
09:02 Captain Dietmar Easy check in and out at ISla del Tigre / Honduras @Rob on Avant has intel and several boats stop by every season - free to check in and out
09:37 Rob on Avant I wouldn’t say it’s a ‘must see’ but it is a pleasant diversion. The ES side doesn’t care much about vessels in transit, the Nicaragua side much more so. Anchoring is good throughout the bay. Isla Tigres is a pleasant diversion. Anchoring at Isla Tigre’s can be a bit fussy as the current and wind are oftentimes opposed, but the holding is good.
09:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Perfect entry for Zulip!
09:59 EVER AFTER Andrew We missed the Zulip intro a few days ago. Are many of the group migrating to Zulip and not communicating on Line going forward. We don't want to fall off the communication. Wondering how to manage both (and Insta and FB with our families). Thanks....
10:37 Rob on Avant Swedish sailboat wrecked off Colombian coast. Circumstances unclear. Crew fate unknown. Be careful out there!

https://www.eluniversal.com.co/sucesos/identifican-a-pasajero-sueco-como-victima-de-naufragio-en-tubara-GF10044561?

https://www.eluniversal.com.co/sucesos/velero-naufraga-frente-a-las-costas-de-tubara-AC10032453?
10:44 Qué vendrá My suggestion on the call was to try messaging on Zulip, and if you do not get satisfactory answers, do on
10:44 Qué vendrá l
10:44 Qué vendrá LINE
10:45 BISOU Robin And Tad I’d like to add some things on Zulip. I’m already logged in but cannot find a way to add something. I missed the call as well (sorry!) can anyone point me in the right direction?
10:45 Qué vendrá I know this is not ideal. I think it would be better to have a clearer guideance, but that is not my call.
10:47 Qué vendrá Recording is posted in Zulip, in here: https://chat.panamaposse.com/#narrow/stream/1-.F0.9F.95.AB-VHF16/topic/REMINDER/near/2249. Are you using Web UI or the mobile App?
10:48 BISOU Robin And Tad Omg I hope it wasn’t that poor guy who was attacked and robbed off the Colombian coast a few months ago!
10:48 Rob on Avant If I recall correctly, that guy was an American. This boat and captain are Swedish.
10:53 BISOU Robin And Tad No he was Swedish and I watched the video interview of his story. He was a solo sailor and had limped along on his boat from Sweden with very little money. He got taken into Santa Marta where cruisers were rallying to help him repair old sails (his new one was stolen by the pirates) and get him a few things as he had next to no money. In addition he had been badly beaten and so was recovering from that. His dream was to get to the San Blas Islands of Panama and live a Robinson Crusoe (in his words) life for the remainder of his days! He was in his 60s
10:57 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Indeed, this is the same Ulf Magnus Reslow who was attacked earlier off Barranquilla. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu8T_gVEfBY&ab_channel=SailingDilly-Dally. Makes one wonder if he was targeted. This would have been the latest of a series of attacks (if one believes his testimony).
10:58 Rob on Avant https://floatmagazin.de/en/people/sailors-help-pirate-victims-magnus-reslow-caribbean/?all=1/#page-2
11:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Of course, we cannot conclude the cause of death. Maybe it was just bad luck. Can't wait to hear more.
11:12 Captain Dietmar there are very mixed reports about said swedish sailors
including parts which do not add up
and that he had been asked to leave several maritime areas
I suggest we table this to the .WELL NEVER KNOW category
11:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn True. Several things didn't add up. It was a sad ending, regardless of the circumstances of his death.
12:33 ZORBA- Tomer ZORBA- Tomer invited ZORBA-Limor to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:34 ZORBA-Limor ZORBA-Limor joined the group.
14:24 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings of Joy, Splinters, Summer Breeze and Miurgen checking out of Mexico with the help of Memo from Marina Chiapas.
14:24 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
14:27 Challenge Jake Videos
14:27 Challenge Jake Does not get any better then bocas del toro right now!
14:59 BISOU Robin And Tad Our favourite place in the world!
15:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Gulf of Nicoya is pretty nice for sailing, too!
15:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Videos
15:07 Challenge Jake Wow! That looks really pleasant. in two years sailing there I have never seen it that flat. Enjoy! Costa Rica is incredible!!!
15:54 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Wanderlust Marcie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:55 Wanderlust Marcie Wanderlust Marcie joined the group.
17:14 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
C. Pedro Sainz de Barranda 240, 70902 Puerto Ángel, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.66546781553294,-96.49400655180214
17:49 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:49 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:50 Captain Dietmar at what point does one call for a Panama Posse recruitment event ? Asking for a fellow mariner ...
18:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sorry, not sure I understand the question. Could be sundowner influence.
19:01 JUBEL - Kyle
parqueadero Fuerte del Pastelillo, Avenida Miramar, Cl. 24, Manga, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.415717,-75.544582
20:32 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis On my way.
20:34 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Anytime there’s a boat with a smart Captain.
20:35 Challenge Jake Can I work as a posse recruiter and quit my real job?……asking for a friend

2024.02.23 Friday
06:08 Captain Dietmar of course !
06:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What’s the job description?
08:01 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
08:01 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Morning has broken off Guatamala coast.
08:10 Long Windid Beautiful!
08:13 Long Windid Watched you leave this morning
08:27 S/VFIN (Susan) Yes! I use peroxide for a lot of things. Its very helpful. I dont know about the watermaker membranes though
08:27 Maison De Sante Photos
08:27 Maison De Sante Safety Alert in Grenada and Bolo for American owners Ralph and Cathy of catamaran SV Simplicity. - yacht found ransacked with copious amounts of blood in master stateroom with owners missing. It is suspected that the yacht was comandeered by 3 prisoners who escaped.

https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-3242/
08:28 Maison De Sante Photos
08:38 Remedy-Karl Absolutely horrible. It does reinforce to me how I try to be overly secure in everything we do in the boat, but sometimes you still can't win.
08:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn So tragic!
10:36 Courage ⛵️ John does anyone have personal experience winterizing and storing on land a yacht in a Georgia marina? Our insurer wants us north of 31 degrees latitude and we wil be away from our yacht on the east coast for six months so will store it there. thanks in advance for any personal insight regarding georgia marinas (we are in process of calling ones on the posse website).
10:36 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.10675204395662,-91.76736359722761
10:38 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Finally on the move with Muirgen in front, Splinters, myself Summer Breeze and Tidings of Joy.
10:38 Courage ⛵️ John Finally!!! Fair winds and calm seas!
10:55 Martini Bryan & Mary Bahía el Maguey
Oaxaca : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.733745,-96.151055
10:55 Martini Bryan & Mary Bahía el Maguey
Oaxaca : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.733745,-96.151055
11:19 Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.91490566545531,-91.56134219848695
11:25 Captain Dietmar on the hard or in the water ?
@Cerca Trova-Bruce did a season up there and has insights
11:26 Rob on Avant https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/us-couple-in-caribbean-feared-dead?
11:30 Wanderlust Marcie Thunderbolt Marine in Savannah is probably the southernmost marina to haul out and store the boat. The further north you go the more choices you’ll have.
11:32 French Kissing-John We also use an Acuva as it kills anything in the water. Filters don’t stop viruses and no need for chemicals.
11:32 Courage ⛵️ John prefer on the hard for this one hurricane season. for future seasons, we can stay with our boat in the water.
13:18 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.71120304306123,-96.20336472988129
15:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/boat-tragedy-off-colombia-claims-life-of-experienced-swedish-captain/
15:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Dear All,

In calculating required battery bank size for the lithium upgrade, the biggest variable I cannot provide in terms of power requirements is running the master berth AC overnight to keep our boating marriage intact.

We have a Dometic Cruisair 8,000 BTU unit (model STQ8-410A) that draws max 5.5 amps @115V, or an equivalent 506Ah if running 10 hours over night. That’s a lot of juice. Of course, in reality, the compressor turns on and off based on thermostat levels and exterior temperature. It should be much lower than that!

So as not to over-spec battery requirements:

1. Has anyone done an actual measurement of power used in a similar unit, say, assuming 90F / 32C exterior temperature with thermostat set at 78F / 26C?
2. As Mabru is a 12V unit, has anyone upgraded to a Mabru and measured similar power consumption?

I’m thinking 500Ah dedicated to keeping the wife happy is a drop in the ocean, but a draw on charging size requirements, if you know what I mean (5 hours of current max solar charge capacity)! I’m hoping in reality it’s more like 50% of max.

Keeping the genset running at night is looking more and more attractive...

Thanks for advising!! I also posted this on Zulip (Boat Problems) in case you wish to answer there.

Mark

16:00 Pause: Beth & Larry
Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.7633069099608,-96.12108629196882
16:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Alright! Pause is getting somewhere!
16:17 QUESO GRANDE Lance
4880 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.08291660840645,-80.9359527826596
16:27 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
16:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Mini Power Posse on way to Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador. Summer Breeze, Splinters and Muirgen are green fish marks ahead of me.
16:38 Boundless Parker
Manzana 041202 33-5, Boca Chica, Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.216029298187363,-82.20885903867688
16:38 Boundless Parker Boundless just anchored in Boca Chica!
16:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent progress! As we plan on spending time there, would hugely appreciate your feedback.
16:50 bāsik Teal Linh Emma
Manzana 080814 156475-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.909233,-79.527101
16:51 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Photos
16:51 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Our transit date is coming up soon!
16:57 fickle - Ben What lockage configuration did you get?
17:03 Boundless Parker We will only be here until Sunday morning. We have an appointment with Carlos who will be our agent for checking out of Panama. We are heading for Golfito Bay Sunday-Monday. We will let you know what we experience while here 😊
17:10 🦜Maison de Sante unsent a message.
17:10 🦜Maison de Sante When you say lithium upgrade, are you going from flooded or agm to lithium? How much solar do you have? What is your max charge rate on your inverter/charger?
17:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler True me the boats around you do not want to hear you generator all night long. When sizing for use with lithium, don’t size for today. These are 10-15 year batteries. Chances are you will add more electronics in the future. This upgrade is big, do it once and do it right. I’ve been a full time live aboard for 8 years. My lithium batteries are 3 years old, I’m sure hitting 300 cycles, the batteries are rated for 6000 cycles. Over size for what you think you might need, don’t go cheap. If you want Look up RJEnergy batteries. I bought mine directly from China and got great batteries, with the needed BMs at a great price. Tell Carl Wu, I said hi.
18:24 Blown Away Eileen unsent a message.
18:25 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We don't know yet. They will let us know on either Sunday or Monday.
18:26 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
18:28 Captain Dietmar Tomorrow night is another full moon shot lunatic night
aka snow moon
challenge 1 rename it to something relevant for the tropics
challenge 2 take a picture and share it
challenge 3
new award announced
best fluffy cloud formation picture and interpretation...

18:30 🦜Maison de Sante His boat was found washed ashore and a body along with it. However, there was a comment made from someone claiming to be his brother, within an article that confirmed it was him, who said that he had not yet identified the body but thought it was likely his brother given the circumstances. How the boat washed ashore and the cause of death is still speculation.
18:32 Challenge Jake I appreciate the facts. Thank you. The opinions and speculation do nothing but hurt. The reality is this is the ocean. Similar to hiking into Alaska naked sailing on the ocean Ill prepared is generally a death sentence.
19:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Snowbird Moon 🌕
19:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:08 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn From 1,024 Ah AGM to lithium. I have one Victron 3000/50 inverter/charger (will probably put in second). 1,300 watts solar. 115 A Mitsubishi alternators x2 (dumb). 400 watts wind generator. 6kW generator.
19:17 Ohana Chad & Nicole I just upgraded to the Mabru 12v unit in 12000 btu for our bedroom. It uses about half the energy of an 115v AC system. It’s typically drawing 500 watts instead of 1000 watts. These aren’t perfect measurements but it’s a dramatic drop in power. It’s also much, much quieter when operating.
19:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I understand Mabru have variable compressors (i.e. not “full on or off” like traditional)? Is this true? Did you self install?
19:22 Rob on Avant We upgraded our dumb alternators to smart with Balmar controllers. You can have an alternator shop bypass the diodes. The change in charging profile was profound. Think of it like going from PCs to mppt for solar. https://balmar.net/balmar-technology/multi-stage-regulation/
19:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Do you have a DC to DC connection or go direct from alternators to house bank with the Balmar regulators?
19:27 Rob on Avant No dc-dc. Pretty minimal retiring after you get your alternators replaced or gelded at a shop. The power runs alternator to bank and the controller hooks up to control the output based on battery status.
19:28 Rob on Avant Rewiring, not retiring. Damn auto-incorrect!
19:29 Ohana Chad & Nicole You will definitely want to put in a second inverter. You will be able to charge twice as fast. I also have a pair of 2500 watt alternators that I love. They aren’t quite as efficient as the generator and two inverters but every time I motor I have fully charged batteries. I would also go with a much bigger lithium bank than you think. Also get a good named brand set of batteries. I just two buddies spend thousands of dollars of Chinese lithium batteries to have them fail and then spend even more to get Victron lithium. Best to only cry once instead of twice.
19:29 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn So, it’s the house bank that charges starter battery(ies)?
19:31 Rob on Avant We have a blue sea ACR that does that thinking for us. https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_Charging_Relay_-_12_24V_DC_120A
19:35 fickle - Ben One spec to look at when shipping is the maximum charge rate. Some batteries will have 600ah of storage and then only allow charging at 30a. Others will let you charge at 600 if you want to
19:35 fickle - Ben Shopping 🤦🏽‍♂️
19:37 Ohana Chad & Nicole I think the variable compressor is with their AC system and not their 12v system. My 12v pump is either on or off. It’s about the size of my fist. My Dometic pump is huge compared to the Mabru pump.

I installed portions of it and had another guy finish the install. It’s completely DIY doable. Install should take about 6 hours so plan on two days or so. It isn’t hard…..it’s just a boat job.
19:39 Ohana Chad & Nicole I have my battery bank already. I have 2400 AH of Victron lithium. I can basically pour power into them.
19:58 🦜Maison de Sante There have been several more contributions to your question so I will be brief-ish. I asked if you were converting to lithium because if you’re not used to it, they will charge up fast. My first thought was that so long as you have enough capacity, run the AC at night (Delta Swizzler made a good point about bothering neighbors with a gen on all night). That’s good solar but probably not enough to recover every day without some gen time but since you have a big gen, just factor in a gen boost if/when needed. It looks like the 3000/50 only puts out 120 amps at 12v. You could get away without it but your gen could handle another charger. Bottom line, plan on a generator boost as needed but you should be fine for the battery-driven AC at night with 1k amp hours. I think you’re on the right track and in good shape with your expectations.
19:59 BOUNDLESS Anyone know if I can buy a group 31 agm battery somewhere in Panama?!

20:40 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
20:41 BISOU Robin And Tad Snowbird moon over Tenacatita (vessel unknown)
20:41 Captain Dietmar casabaterias
20:42 Captain Dietmar they can get most batteries in a few days
email
emilio@oceanposse.com
we have a corporate account there
20:43 BOUNDLESS Ok thanks!

I just found out today one of my seven batteries is bad, that’s why the bow thrusters been iffy and also the solar panels aren’t working!
20:44 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
20:44 BISOU Robin And Tad Another snowbird moon shot from Tenacatita anchorage
21:03 ROLLING THUNDER Photos
21:04 ROLLING THUNDER Snowbird from Bahia Herradura Costa Rica
21:34 BOUNDLESS Photos
21:34 BOUNDLESS Fluffy cloud entry, crocodile cloud over Golfito, CR
(and there are crocs here!)

2024.02.24 Saturday
00:14 Remedy-Natalie Moon rising in Zihuatanejo
00:14 Remedy-Natalie Photos
00:14 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
00:14 LOST PEARL Onno Moon also in Zihuatanejo
00:14 LOST PEARL Onno Photos
00:15 LOST PEARL Onno It was a beautiful sunset
07:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
07:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Snowbird off coast of Guatamala
07:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff With fluffy clouds
07:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
07:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Moonset this morning
07:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
07:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Lastly, uninvited guest. Poor guy flew into our window last night then walked around the deck a bit dazed for a while.
08:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
08:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff The ingrate
08:21 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll This battery discussion would be perfect posted onto Zulip. Excellent information.
08:29 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Photos
08:30 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Luna Crucero over Bahía Chachacual Oaxaca
08:39 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Hi Serenity, Can you copy your response(s) over to Zulip? This is such a great discussion which Zulip handles much better than the stream of consciousness approach of Line. I just know I’ll want this info in the future and won’t wade through the thousands of line posts to find it.
08:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Absolutely!
09:14 EVER AFTER Andrew Does anyone have San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Intel to share. Once we leave Puesta Del Sol, we will either duck into San Juan or rush thru the Papagayos to CR. Looks like San Juan del Sur is a nice bay with things to see. Must have is a port capitina to collect our Zarpe to exit the country. Any advice is appreciated.
10:10 Courage ⛵️ John fyi - added our review of vista mar marina in zulip
10:11 Courage ⛵️ John panama
10:20 Courage ⛵️ John just left for las perlas islands; anchoring in Northern islands until march 3 canal crossing. do let us know if anyone else is there!
10:46 S/VFIN (Susan)
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69878973428788,-92.3920090123075
10:48 Fickle Muranda Has anyone flown in and out of Golfito? I’m wondering what the best route is to get in and out of there.
10:48 S/VFIN (Susan) Beautiful
10:55 🦜Maison de Sante I haven’t done it but my friend took it several times. Sansa was the airline he used from San Jose. They might fly from Liberia.
10:58 Fickle Muranda Thank you. I was wondering if people flew into Panama instead since it’s so close to the border which I’m trying to avoid since I’m not familiar with customs and their strictness yet. I already know how Liberia and SJO are. I’ll look up Sansa. Thank you 🙏🏽
11:01 Fickle Muranda I flew in and out of San Salvador countless times. I brought in lots of loot and they never checked me. And the multiple dogs that were sniffing around never told the humans in uniforms that I had a huge bag of bougie dog food in my luggage.
11:05 Maison De Sante Photos
11:05 Maison De Sante Also check out Costa Rica green air- another puddle jumper easy flight they have from various parts of CR to San Jose, CR
11:06 Fickle Muranda unsent a message.
12:27 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.472215,-78.638411
12:32 Captain Dietmar yes capitánia is there see goodnautical.com entry
issue is you need to go to border for customs
Also check your exit zarpe like a hawk as any errors caused a posse boat to almost go back from CR as the nic. document incorrecto listed crew under vessel name and dates where in the wrong format
there was also a $ 5 dinghy tie kp fee at tbe cruideship tender dock
12:58 Courage ⛵️ John Fantastic sailing today close haul toward las perlas in the bay of panama. 6.8 knots in 12 knots of wind in calm seas. loving it!
12:58 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
13:14 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Thank you. So much easier to use!!
13:19 Courage ⛵️ John trying to get used to it
13:49 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
13:50 DaMMADCat Danny Moon rise in Meeks Patch, North Eleuthera, Bahamas, unknown vessel.
14:51 Courage ⛵️ John
Otoque Oriente, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.578320315498795,-79.59370444434576
15:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.27056233660018,-88.89624083690423
15:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Sitting offshore waiting for Bill and the pilot with Summer Breeze, Splinters and Muirgen
16:39 Laura- Muirgen
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30088839150884,-88.89223940463019
17:04 Qué vendrá That was fast passage. What's your normal cruising speed?
17:38 Ohana Chad & Nicole Does anyone have a solar guy recommendation on the Pacific side between Panama and rocky point? Thinking about changing my solar array.
17:54 🦜Maison de Sante https://panamaposse.com/sun-powered-yachts
19:21 Ohana Chad & Nicole Do they do installs or just sell product?
19:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The link will explain.
19:39 Boundless Parker Tomorrow morning we depart for Golfito Bay, checking into Costa Rica Monday morning. Anything remarkable about rounding this point?
19:39 Boundless Parker Photos
19:54 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Fickle Muranda I flew out and back to Golfito (we were anchored in Banana Bay Marina) to thecU.S. via San Jose. Here is my post from then, December 2021: “My flight back to Costa Rica was fine. Flew right over Cuba which was interesting. We need to have a return ticket to enter Costa Rica so and I had bought refundable tickets to show. I had no trouble coming in despite bringing in a hand power tool. There was a long line of tourists clearing in but aside from that no issues. Made my connecting flight on Sansa and an hour later back in Golfito. Great view of Gulfito and the new marina from the air. Lucky picked me up on the moto and with my duffel bag between us and computer bag over my shoulder I was back on Ho’okipa in ten minutes.”.
19:58 Rob on Avant I know olli and Wikus in vista mar have done solar installations. I don’t think they’re system designers though.
20:01 BOUNDLESS We did it but approached from the north. Wind was against us, lotsa floating logs and debris as you get closer to the anchorages and marinas. There were also a lot of fishing boats at the entrance to the Gulf
20:03 Boundless Parker Thanks for the info!
20:07 Boundless Parker For anyone traveling north, we used Carlos as an agent for checking out of Panama in Boca Chica. We called him on Wednesday and he set up our appointment with the appropriate services for 3pm today. They all met us at his home (he lives in a beautiful house on the small marina grounds). He gave us water and we were able to sit on his patio while we waited. The people from the authorities showed up, and everything was handled very quickly. We highly recommend checking out of Panama here using Carlos of Chumicos Marina. His number is +507 6600-6191
20:09 Boundless Parker We did not stay at the marina. We were anchored in the Boca Chica anchorage to the east and took the dinghy to the appointment.
20:13 Ohana Chad & Nicole Do you have contact info by chance
20:20 Rob on Avant https://www.facebook.com/wikusmarineauto/about
20:20 Courage ⛵️ John we did the same but checking in rather than out. works both ways 👍🏻
20:28 SV Stray Cat 2 So we just anchored in Bluefields Lagoon in Bocas Del Toro. We’ve had 6 dugouts approach and ask for various things but the last one showed up with a somewhat official looking paper with seals and signatures on it. Wanted us to right in his notebook our name , boat name and todays date then tried to get $10 per person. Is this a new shake down here?
20:28 Boundless Parker Yes we used him because you had mentioned it! 😊
20:30 Challenge Jake We have been in bocas all week cruising around. Heard rumor a “park ranger” would come for a ten dollar park pass over that way. Have interacted with two dug outs. One sold us lobsters and one sold us empeñadas (which where incredible) no bad experiences yet.
20:44 Captain Dietmar yes
deny deny deny

20:46 Captain Dietmar in addition take pictures ask for their names and please record their vessel number
20:48 Captain Dietmar ask them with govt agency they represent and their official id's/ talke pictures and ask for their vessels paper ..
21:18 Captain Dietmar Moonshot

21:18 Captain Dietmar Photos
21:19 Captain Dietmar time to.lock.in the hardest captures
full moon pics from a vessel

21:39 Perception - Jim Photos
21:39 Perception - Jim Through the clouds from Papanoa MX.
21:44 Captain Dietmar thank you
22:09 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff About 6.5 - 7 kts. In a straight line.
22:21 Rum Truffle - Mark So from Chiapas your passage time was?
22:30 🦜Maison de Sante We did not have anyone do that to us when we were there recently. They have an active radio net there. You can call the fleet any time ok 68 and announce and get feedback.

If you’re not near Bocas Town, might be hard to connect to the net but there is also a Facebook group.
23:35 Ho’okipa-Lisa To anchor overnight at isla Zapatilla 1 or 2 there is a fee. The islands are part of the National Park. The ranger comes by in a boat, not a canoe and is in uniform. The fee was $15 if memory serves and they give you a receipt.
23:41 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Snowbird moon in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle!
23:41 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos

2024.02.25 Sunday
00:16 Pause: Beth & Larry Photos
00:16 Pause: Beth & Larry SV BRIGADOON III, MV Weebles, MV Pause, MV Martini at a Oaxaca road trip planning posse
01:52 Remedy-Karl Please take good notes!
02:11 Fickle Muranda Thank you for all of this! Yes, it looks like Sansa out of SJO is the best way to go.
Ive spent a significant amount of time in Cuba, and agree, it’s an interesting place!
06:42 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Snowbird moon over bay of Panama
06:42 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Photos
07:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I copied and pasted everyone’s comments, including yours. Thank you!!
07:06 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll You guys are the best!
07:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Snowbird moon rising over Cedros Island, CR. If sounds were added it would feature scarlet parrots chattering.
07:27 SV Stray Cat 2 Thanks for the info. This guy was in a canoe with no uniform. Just a photo copied piece of paper with some stamps on it. It did not translate very well on google translate and nothing on there with a fee. He was just telling us $10 / person. We did not pay it.
07:35 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
07:35 YO-D-YO Mary Overcast leaping moon(it's leap year!)
07:56 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff About 35.5 hours but we slowed down the last 7 hours so we wouldn’t arrive too soon before high slack. We did the first 29 hours going at 7 kts and slowed to 5-6.
08:07 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Btw anyone with fin stabilizers planning on coming to Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador be very sure to “Center” your stabilizers before attempting the bar. We didn’t know this and Bill “forget” to tell us and we literally broached as a breaking wave overtook us on the way in because the fins were fighting to keep us from rolling and we’re working against me as I tried to steer the boat straight. Was pretty exhilarating but not in a great way. I realized what was happening as we got sideways to the waves and centered the stabilizers and was then able to steer straight. Anyway it’s really really nice to be here. 😅
08:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
08:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Having a welcome drink with Summer Breeze, Muirgen and Splinters at marina Bahia Del Sol.
08:27 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We had that happen in San Blas. The guy said it was for anchoring in front of his island. $10 for a 30 day pass. His little receipt book was very official looking. We paid the $10 and were invited to check out his place
08:33 Challenge Jake We had the same experience in San Blas and had no problem paying 10 bucks a month to cruise there.
08:56 Maison De Sante San Blas Islands Fees:

The Kuna Congresso has cruising fees that are separate from your standard yearly Panama cruising permit. The Congresso typically come to your boat during the first few days of the month to collect a fee: a cruising permit fee for your boat (depending on its size) and $20pp. So for a 45’ boat with 2 people they will ask for $90. My understanding is that the congresso fee is a one time fee. See below:

Then, depending on where you anchor in the San blas, the Sila will ask for a fee. Each village has a leader called a Silas. They typically charge $10 to anchor which is good for a month. If you go to a different village during the month, they might ask for a separate fee. With the money collected he will distribute through out his village to those in need who can’t provide for himself or his family. This could be because of old age of from a sickness. They should provide you with a receipt with official stamp on it. Looks something like this:

Only “fees” I’ve heard of in Bocas is at the national park at Zapatilla.

08:56 Maison De Sante Photos
08:57 Maison De Sante Photos
09:09 EVER AFTER Andrew Can someone quickly walk us thru the entry of Puesta Del Sol Nicaragua. We see lots of surf
09:13 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim I copied this
09:13 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim @SUNDOWNER Lynn Entering the bay for Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua there are very few navigation buoys in place. Here is a list of way points for the entrance to the estuary. You start 5 miles off shore at the black way point. Put the additional waypoints on your chart plotter in Red and Green and they represent the missing buoys and guide you right in. Juanita is the contact for the hotel and marina, her WhatsApp number is +505 8880 0013. Send her your documentation 5 days before you arrive and she will have Migration, Aduna and the Port Authority ride out in a taxi (at your expense) to check you in. Have lots of small bills. it is less than a hundred dollars US but they do not make change. It is all very slick and it is a lovely facility
09:13 BOUNDLESS Photos
09:13 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Photos
09:14 BOUNDLESS Photos
09:15 BOUNDLESS You may be able to call for a pilot
09:15 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I know that bird. He was on my bow. And shot **** across the bow.
Heck of a propulsion system.
09:22 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Cool info. What book are you snapping from?
09:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:23 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Our beautifully, bright, full moon, for the passage, just teased us by poking its head out for just a second, and then going back behind the clouds. Teaser.
09:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
09:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Jeff, on Tidings of Joy, I believe this is the bird. Visited me first. If you look closely on the hub of my bow, you’ll see where the little dude gave me a tip for the ride. I’m not gonna say what I thought about him Afterwards.
09:39 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
09:39 Mocean Sickness Jim Snowbird moon over La Cruz
09:46 Laura- Muirgen Photos
09:46 Captain Dietmar just received a report Tim on Intrepid is stuck with engine failure in Islas Secas Panama Pacific
09:47 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
09:47 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
10:09 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Photos
10:10 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Acapulco, México 🇲🇽
10:11 🦜Maison de Sante A friend of mine based in Playa Panamá, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (near Marina Papagayo in Bahia Culebra) reported that 3 pangas were recently stolen including his. His panga was found with his 25hp outboard missing and a bunch of his snorkel gear was also stolen off the boat.

As nice as Bahia Culebra is, reminder to pull your dinghy at night and lock what you can.
10:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Ollie at Wikus WhatsApp +507 6026 2767
10:55 Remedy-Natalie We will be there tomorrow. How long are you staying?
10:59 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thank you
11:14 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
11:18 EVER AFTER Andrew We're on Puesta Del Sol. The bouy coordinates were very helpful. We entered at low tide unfortunately and got stuck on a sandbar for a few minutes. More later about the rodeo rise down here from Bahia Del Sol. Stay tuned.
12:26 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Photos
12:26 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim We had an easy trip and good seas from Chiapas to El Salvador…and an exciting but nice ride into the bay. While in Guatemala we met many Long Line pangas…one came close to say hello and stayed by our side videoing and taking pics. Then left and came back again for several more minutes. We were traveling with Muirgen, Summer Breeze and Tidings of Joy and we were so thankful for the caravan support. Nothing happened but an exchange of smiles and photos, but was great to have boats on the radio that were ready to come to our aid if needed! Thank you Panama Posse team for making this lifestyle a lot more safe and comfortable.
13:06 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks for posting this info! We are in Chiapas now following your path.
13:11 S/VFIN (Susan) Glad you made it. Sorry to hear about the rodeo ride.
13:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Actually the fee was $50 per night last year.
13:28 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim Is this a different version than the one we posted earlier? Just want to make sure we have the latest and greatest. Thanks!
14:25 Courage ⛵️ John
Contadora, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.619499800430109,-79.0357306972146
14:27 Courage ⛵️ John anchored contadora island in las perlas panama. 10 boats anchored and 10 on moorings, so safety in numbers!
14:27 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
14:27 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
14:28 Courage ⛵️ John plane just landed, hope it’s not that smoke I see!😮
14:32 Courage ⛵️ John was beautiful beam reach, spinnaker 4-hour sail across the bay with a buddy boat catamaran called Grateful (tried to pitch panama posse but he said they are on a budget).
14:52 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.76308265618934,-96.12167805433275
17:02 EVER AFTER Andrew Can anyone suggest a longer range forecast option better than Windy? We may be at Puesta Del Sol for a while waiting to cross the Papagayos.
17:15 Rob on Avant All the services use the same models, so there isn’t any joy. Using longer term ‘climate’ models (like pilot charts or the climatology plug in in OpenCPN) won’t offer a forecast, but it will help you pass the time.
17:22 TIAMAT Owen Raw GFS model output is 16 days, but its accuracy is garbage that far out
17:34 Perception - Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.84114602394127,-99.90531741447606
17:35 Perception - Jim We’re on one of Vincente’s moorings. Saw his brother today, hope to meet him tomorrow.
17:38 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30102976367995,-88.89231989660921
17:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis A little late in posting this but I’m here and made it…”with a little help from me friends.”

(The Beatles are just timeless.)
17:41 BISOU Robin And Tad My experience is that nothing is reliable more than 3 days out. You can use the paid version of Windy (I use the ECMWF model and set the wind to gusts to get basic wind strength - better to overestimate when it comes to Papagayos) to get a feel for when things might change but it’s really only an educated guess more than 3 days out.
18:58 Ho’okipa-Lisa @BISOU Robin And Tad Confirm. Read my blog and we also paid $50.
19:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole I also typically use ECMWF. I find that it guesses as good as anything. I frequently will look at 3-4 models and take an educated guess from them
19:32 Remedy-Karl We will meet you there tomorrow evening!
20:06 Perception - Jim Great! There appear to be only three transient boats here - and we're all Posse. We joined Zephyr and Key Lime Pie here today.
21:19 Rum Truffle - Mark It is very interesting to see the generalist opinions on here about met providers and models. My experience indicates that the ECWMF 8km gust and current forecast has been rock solid at 3 days out on the Pacific coast; particularly when covering the Papago and Tepac areas. Of course this detail is on paid accounts.
21:38 ZORBA- Tomer Photos
21:38 ZORBA- Tomer From Isla Isabel
21:52 Journey Anne & Remi Is there any rigger that you can recommend in Puerto Penasco? Thanks!
22:57 Boundless Parker
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.984244101743941,-82.95815155763239
22:58 Boundless Parker A bit of service out here right now. Beautiful night no wind and almost full moon. Costa Rica in the morning!

2024.02.26 Monday
05:08 Remedy-Karl The closest we found was San Carlos. Best was in La Paz.
06:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What do you need done? I can ask the rigger who worked on Serenity in Puerto Vallarta if he’s willing to travel.
07:09 DaMMADCat Danny @SPLINTERS Eric & Kim we also had a panga approach us in Guatemala, we traded a gallon of water for live shrimp.
07:18 DaMMADCat Danny Last year in that area UKMO model was the most accurate for us. Costa Rica to Panama. I use all models and look for agreement or as the weather forecasters say “confidence” in the forecast.
08:03 Boundless Parker
JRFW+WH9, Provincia de Puntarenas, Golfito, Pueblo Civil, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.623893195360854,-83.15393979494355
08:04 Boundless Parker Boundless is anchored outside of Banana Bay Marina in Golfito, Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 awaiting our slip and to check into the country. So exciting to be here!
08:20 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Ha well that’s an even better trade!! ♥️
08:22 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1330 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76041513582383,-80.04372625820781
08:33 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.439853,-78.622241
08:39 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.3007106117141,-88.8923526950719
08:59 OKISOLLO Jeanne
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.7219117183574,-111.9058947265148
09:04 BOUNDLESS
JRPJ+WF8, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.637131362676193,-83.1714040009869
09:07 Boundless Parker Two Boundless’ in the same location!
09:07 BOUNDLESS Welcome to Golfito!
09:08 Boundless Parker We’re excited to check into the country and start exploring!
09:13 BOUNDLESS Yep, and we’re about to head to Panama, so we need to exchange notes!
09:21 Bijou -John & Rose Yanmar parts in or near Manzinillo? Hi. Looking for fresh water gasket and o-ring for my slightly leaky pump. Also need a good place to a package from the USA.

Thanks
09:33 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call starts in 60 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and in 90 minutes for the Pacific
09:33 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:35 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.53705518893065,-76.75742715597153
09:38 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
3807 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.83993663975906,-77.20734994858503
09:39 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T
Pascual Ortiz Rubio, 28838 La Culebra, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.19459065328284,-104.6819980815053
09:41 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
09:45 Courage ⛵️ John
Contadora, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.619293945501544,-79.03588056564331
09:58 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.48126713851412,-85.79231712522045
10:02 Bijou -John & Rose JCMW+RV4 Mezquitillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
10:02 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Looking for a mechanic to fix a 2-stroke Yamaha outboard in Barra de Navidad. Any recommendations?
10:03 Photos
10:03 Bijou -John & Rose https://maps.app.goo.gl/PnV6uVuRuCerVhap8?g_st=il
10:04 Challenge Jake I have not spoken to him in a few years but this is your guy for everything in bara. Absolutely a great guy and great resource.
10:05 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
8RQF+686, Caiman Trail, Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.336670431851521,-82.17766731977463
10:05 Challenge Jake Photos
10:05 Challenge Jake Sorry there it is
10:06 Qué vendrá
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.6986808664187,-92.3917676541136
10:07 Challenge Jake We used him over two years for everything from wash downs to sourcing parts returning rental cars to pv. He’s the man
10:07 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Thank you; much appreciated.
10:11 Perception - Jim Second that recommendation for Pancho. We just hired him and his crew to polish, wax, etc. our boat when in Barra a couple weeks ago. He really cares about the work quality, excellent guy.
10:12 Challenge Jake That’s great to hear he is still there. He was such a asset to that marina
10:13 Voyager - Ed & Liz Anyone seen and resolved this Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar issue? Radar is on and appears to be working but I'm not getting any returns from targets (boats, land, etc). Have played with the gain and color gain and can see the radar is sweeping but can't get returns. Any advice out there?
10:17 EVER AFTER Andrew https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRx3j6hwqhKK8Dx4A
10:19 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:19 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30117437364231,-88.89233145451591
10:21 Felicità🌵Gretch&Tim
Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74847052989867,-105.3782207702626
10:22 Courage ⛵️ John first two thoughts are 1) broadcast button has been turned off. check setting and manual to confirm it is on; 2) position sensor has lost its position (technician issue to resolve, or if you are handy). just thoughts to help troubleshoot.
10:24 Voyager - Ed & Liz I have an Axiom 12 MFD. Not aware of a broadcast button unless your referring to tbt Transmit button which is on
10:26 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74840013303186,-105.3779003772562
10:30 BISOU Robin And Tad
Vía sin nombre, 48898 Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.30122133457171,-104.8379888893051
10:32 Courage ⛵️ John yes transmit button. rules that simple fix out
10:34 Courage ⛵️ John also could be not waking from sleep mode whrn accessing from mfd. raymarine/axiom forum discusses this and solutions. will dm you link to discussion
10:39 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.472595560971442,-78.63773848861456
10:44 Remedy-Natalie
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.072129,-100.669649
11:34 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Group call ended.
11:55 Remedy-Karl Someone recently asked about how to identify which track was whose on the Predictwind crossing of the Tehuantepec. My question is: where do I find the tracks of the Posse on PW?
11:59 Challenge Jake The advice I received before our crossing from a good friend and captain in Mexico (also the hobbie world champ) was to always stay one step off te beach even if it is dead flat. The reasoning is that massive wind can kick up out of nowhere and often does. If you are one step off the beach you are only dealing with breeze. If you are caught in the middle you are dealing with breeze and seas in on of the meanest sections on the pacific coast. He pitched it to me as a non negotiable piece of navigational advice. We crossed with zero wind and zero waves followed by a brutal crossing of the papagayos.
12:00 EVER AFTER Andrew Nicaragua check in expense. $141 in US Dollars for the boat, Capt and 1 crew. ($60 of which was the taxi expense getting the 3 authorities to Puesta Del Sol). They did not come aboard. We expect our Nicaragua check out fees to be about $80.
12:02 Rob on Avant Also, have small bills. Fees are paid to separate officials and none of them ever have any change.
12:04 Remedy-Karl Jake, we've heard the same and plan on doing that. I would still like to figure out how the tracking part works again. Sometimes you just get the information when you aren't ready to absorb it.
12:05 Remedy-Karl I've got fistfuls of pesos! 😂
12:09 Tidings Of Joy- Joy https://panamaposse.com/tracking
12:10 Remedy-Karl Excellent, thank you! I was looking at the PW site. 🙄
12:13 YO-D-YO Mary
Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.306226,-82.19817
12:14 YO-D-YO Mary Sorry to miss the call this am.
12:45 Remedy-Karl So, one of the problems that I have had with PredictWind is that they have differences between products though all use the same information. I have finally figured out how to manually update our position using Offshore, though getting that set up was harder than you would think. It was an email to support and then follow-up, but free access IS possible. To show the group tracking you have to select the option in the PW app and, most surprisingly, I found those instructions on Zulip that were posted from our account but not by me. Anyway, once selected in PW the group will show in Offshore after a download. I am still playing with the details, but I hope that this insight helps someone else finally get tracking working.
12:47 Qué vendrá Karl, I posted those instructions on Zulip and tagged you on the post, since you have been asking those questions. Sorry for the confusion. Consider posting your findings on Zulip, as it will be easier to find it there for others down the road. Like you said, not everyone is ready to consume all the information here at the time it is posted.
12:53 Remedy-Natalie Here on Line I have my own account but using my phone number. I'd like to have my own Zulip account but it seems to be only linked with an email account. Does anyone here know if Karl and I can have one Panama Posse membership but two Zulip accounts?
12:59 Remedy-Karl Yup, I was confused! Lol

I got it now though. I'm going to start posting more over there now that I'm making the effort to figure it out.
13:03 Qué vendrá Certainly possible, as many people seem to be doing that. Likely will require some coordination with @Captain Dietmar to get the second email address registered.
13:13 Captain Dietmar yes you can have 2 zulip just email registration@panamaposse.com with your email to be added
13:59 Rob on Avant PRESS RELEASE Date: Thursday 22nd February 2024

Update - Escaped Prisoners

The Royal Grenada Police Force wishes to inform the public that in December of 2023, we experienced some challenges in the general areas of Grand Anse Beach. As a result of the dedication and commitment of the members of the force, the following three suspects were arrested:

1. Ron Mitchell, 30 years, Sailor of Paradise, St Andrew.
2. Trevon Robertson, 19 years, Unemployed of Paradise, St.
Andrew.
3. Abita Stanislaus, 25 years, Farmer also of Paradise St. Andrew.

These men were charged jointly with one count of Robbery with Violence.
Additionally, Ron Mitchell was charged separately with one count of Rape, three counts of Attempted Rape, two counts of Indecent Assault, and Causing Harm.

All three men were kept in the holding cell at the South St George Police Station and escaped lawful custody, on Sunday the 18th of February 2024.

However, collaboration with our regional counterparts in St Vincent and the Grenadines have led to the recapture of these men by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadians Police Force yesterday, Wednesday 21st February 2024.

Preliminary information emanating from investigators in St Vincent suggests that the three men made their way to St Vincent via a yacht which was docked in the St. George area. The RGPF is currently working on leads that suggest that the two occupants of the yacht may have been killed in the process.
It is believed that the occupants of the yacht were American citizens.

This investigation is in its infancy stage and the RGPF have dispatched a team of senior investigators and a forensic specialist to St. Vincent in furtherance of this investigation.

Commissioner, Don Mc Kenzie has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the escaped prisoners.

In another incident, an intense operation was mounted to recapture another fugitive who has escaped while attending the Grenville Magistrate Court on Wednesday February 21, 2024.

Levon Date, who was charged for the killing of Canadian citizen Wayne Smart in 2023 has escaped from lawful custody and is currently on the run.

The RGPF is seeking the general public assistance in recapturing Mr. Date, and thanks the public for their continued assistance in the process.

Source: Office of Commissioner of Police

Contact: Community Relations Department
Tele: 405 5324; 440-3999

Email: crd@rgpf.gd
14:54 Courage ⛵️ John put this in the strange fun fact category: there were 3 oyster 745s anchored here last night. only 17 were made! amazing looking yacht. way out of our price range 😬⛵️
14:55 Rob on Avant Oyster round the world rally is blowing through the ‘hood. There were over 20 various oysters at shelter bay a couple of weeks ago, probably including those three.
14:56 Courage ⛵️ John well that explains it!
15:14 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
15:15 Courage ⛵️ John Kristine got one photo of one before they left
15:22 Bob Ritner
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367319,-79.950991
15:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hi Karl, even if you find tracks on the PredictWind (PW) tracker, you'll note many of them aren't tracks as much as they are position updates, e.g. if you manually update your position using Offshore only after you arrive. You'll see SV Serenity's tracks cross land, intersect islands, etc... (see below). This is not useful for you if you really want to follow tracks. The only "real" tracks on PW are from those PP members integrated with PW with Iridium Go! or those with PW datahubs.

In case you find all this bothersome, there is a Group of us who joined "PPosse 23-24" on NoForeignLand.com (NFL). The App is free to use and download. If your device (e.g. phone or iPad) is GPS enabled, you can easily track, store, upload and share your tracks.

Compare SV Serenity's recent track from NFL: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208/journey

15:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
With Serenity's track from PW: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV-Serenity/

15:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn
Note, PW is a PP sponsor so the NFL option is a private initiative, only. I have no commercial interest in NFL.
15:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
15:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn unsent a message.
16:09 Salacia / Peter Does anyone have a recommendation for a good marine surveyor in Cartagena, Colombia? NAMS or SAMS accredited.
18:23 Ohana Chad & Nicole Looking for a guy that can work on AC units in Sheltor bay marina.
18:26 Remedy-Natalie Vincente isn't responding to What's app today. Anyone have any information on his moorings
18:34 Perception - Jim Strange, he’s not answering me either. We saw him this morning, how close are you?
18:35 Remedy-Natalie Coming into the harbor now
18:35 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly We went to Mexico City today. Be back Saturday.
18:35 Remedy-Natalie Do you know if the remaining balls are okay
18:35 Remedy-Natalie To use
18:37 Perception - Jim Worst case if you can’t get him you can raft up to us until you can. Or we can help you tie to the ball next to us.
18:37 Perception - Jim I’m not sure which moorings are his or what their quality might be.
18:38 Remedy-Natalie Okay. We are planning on just staying the night.
18:39 Remedy-Natalie Can you monitor 22 so we can talk if needed
18:40 Perception - Jim Yes, monitoring 22
18:40 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Contact Vicente for mooring balls +527444398184
18:40 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Sorry we will miss you!
18:40 Remedy-Natalie Yes, I've used that. He answered a few days ago
But not yesterday or today
19:52 Rum Truffle - Mark If an issue the anchorage at Roceta is really good especially for one night. Near the beach take care as there are a few day moorings , they are r e marked with old life vests ,
20:12 Remedy-Karl We are in and secure. Thank you @Perception - Jim !
21:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
21:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Yellow Moon rising
21:11 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Haha. It was so spectacular we did it twice. It really is stunning.
21:14 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
21:15 Remedy-Natalie For those who went into anchor in Baja Puerto Angel, MX. Before getting to Hualtulco, did you have to check in with a Port Captain?
21:17 EVER AFTER Andrew These entry coordinates were passed to us from Rod on Avant. If you are heading into Puesta Del Sol you will need these coordinates. They are not a way point line like Barra Navidad. These are channel markers to keep between. Save these for entry in the coming weeks
21:27 BISOU Robin And Tad We only stayed one night, didn’t go ashore and didn’t check in. No one bothered us.
22:53 DawnPatrol LaneyMark La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
22:53 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
23:10 S/VFIN (Susan) Added a new note.
23:38 Rum Truffle - Mark There is a cool bay anchorage about 3 miles N of PAngel that with N winds is a winner!
23:41 Rum Truffle - Mark Photos
23:45 Remedy-Natalie I did see that one, maybe that one will be better. Thanks for the advice!
23:49 Michael (Fin) Our experience: Puerto Angel is no longer a viable anchorage for several reasons. Swell, sunken car, pangas on moorings that fill the area that once would protect you. We went in and left and it was UNTENABLE with a 20 kt NW wind. We went further south to Maguey and found refuge.

2024.02.27 Tuesday
08:08 Courage ⛵️ John anyone in Southeastern Caribbean take note:

http://tinyurl.com/Oil-spill-SE-Caribbean
08:34 Maison De Sante So sad. Here’s an additional write up on the matter that dives into a bit. Sounds like there might be some bad actors responsible

https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/02/20/how-a-leaking-barge-became-an-oil-spill-disaster-off-the-tobago-coast/
09:02 BISOU Robin And Tad Zihuatanejo cruisers. If anyone is in Ziwat and headed north to PV or La Paz and needs crew or willing to take a young Kiwi (New Zealand) woman who’s a trained veterinary doctor on board would you contact me for details? I don’t know her personally so cannot give you any more information than what she’s given me, but I can connect you with her for a chat.
11:20 Voyager - Ed & Liz Photos
11:44 LOST PEARL Onno Can you pass on her information please? There are a number of boats here heading north over the next while.
11:44 Maison De Sante Photos
11:45 Maison De Sante fresh fruit and veggie boat 😍
11:46 Long Windid Wow..so cool!
13:16 Courage ⛵️ John Zulip masters: what would be the optimal stream to put some insights regarding repair of spectra watermakers? two nuggets to share regarding filter gaskets and pickling solenoids.
13:58 BISOU Robin And Tad Her name is Sarah Lace and this is her WhatsApp number: +6402108218892
14:07 BOUNDLESS Heading to Isla parida Panama tomorrow, anyone been there?
14:36 🦜Maison de Sante Yes. It is a beautiful and isolated place :)
15:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for asking! That's a perfect stream. Go to #Boat Problems stream and create a new topic "Watermakers".
15:44 Rob on Avant Photos
15:44 Rob on Avant Facebook report of theft at Punta Mita, Banderas bay, Mexico. Remember, lock it or lose it!
15:47 Rob on Avant Photos
15:48 Rob on Avant Facebook report of boarding and theft in Bocas del toro, Panama. Boat unoccupied and unlocked.
15:52 Videos
15:52 Perception - Jim I posted a bit about our experience in Acapulco in the Zulip #mexico-pacific>ACAPULCO channel. @Captain Dietmar apologies but we didn't get the Port Captain's contact info - the admiral had already entered a cellular dead zone away from the boat by the time I texted her.
15:59 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T unsent a message.
16:04 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Incident happened in La Cruz anchorage a couple of weeks ago in the afternoon. Torsten followed the thief in our kayak (we had just set anchor and hadn’t launched the dinghy yet) while I asked for support on channel 22 which resulted in 4 dinghies in pursuit within a minute. To make a long story short: Neighbour got his board back, thief got away, and authorities didn’t care when video was shown to them.
16:04 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Videos
16:12 Remedy-Karl It's ironic that these reports are being made on the same day that I'm in contact with the owner of www.piratelights.com . We have had their first generation product on board for 5 years and it has always helped us sleep a little better. It is affordable, easy to install and capable.

Version 2 is expected in May and I think that I am going to upgrade.
16:22 Rum Truffle - Mark 01
17:05 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited OKISOLLO Dan to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:08 Captain Dietmar if you introduce us we may negotiate a group discount ?
17:24 Rob on Avant Photos
17:24 Rob on Avant New on starlink’s panama page, refurbished hardware now available for $320.
18:03 Remedy-Karl I'll certainly try
19:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What address is that?
19:16 Rob on Avant I used shelter bay. 30 Butner street Fort Sherman colon Panama
21:02 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
21:05 BISOU Robin And Tad A PPP in Tenacatita aboard SV Bisou with Glenn on C-Ya, Ed and Steve from Voyager and Robin and Tad from Bisou. Ed supplied the freshly caught mahi mahi ( see earlier photo ) Tad grilled the fish and Robin prepared salad, focaccia and chocolate cake! All washed down with a Chilean Malbec!
21:21 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
21:21 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Mini Power Posse having piña colada’s on Muirgen with Summer Breeze and Splinters.
22:20 🦜Maison de Sante For those of you in or headed to the ABCs

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68413102

2024.02.28 Wednesday
07:46 Laura- Muirgen Enjoyed having you all over!!
08:08 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone know about a whatsapp page that is for people that offer to do line handling on the panama canal just for the ride? I've heard it existed, but can't find it. Kind of like panama canal groupies!
08:09 Rob on Avant https://chat.whatsapp.com/INgBUpkv5B83qkjVFp103v
10:18 Courage ⛵️ John
Saboga, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.582077874277633,-79.02604946302087
10:20 Courage ⛵️ John This is a very nice anchorage! protected and beautiful. We are kicking ourselves for not moving here two days ago 🤦‍♂️
10:21 BOUNDLESS Cool, How was contadora?
10:24 Courage ⛵️ John contadora was good, but it was a little exposed to swell and wind (typically 20-25 knots in evening), so a little rolly, but still a nice anchorage. We are now liking this anchorage between chapera and mogo mogo a lot more (15 min away). Look at the video of this spot…
10:25 Courage ⛵️ John Videos
10:25 Courage ⛵️ John it’s blowing 18-20 with swell from North, and yet very calm in here.
10:26 BOUNDLESS Looking good!
10:27 Courage ⛵️ John there are lots of sailboats around here and local pangas for fishing, diving, and tours. it feels safe up in these NW perlas islands.
10:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Very nice. How's the current between the islands?
11:24 Courage ⛵️ John about 1 knot at max is educated guess, as we no longer have confidence in our airmar all-in-one transducer (temp and SOW appear inaccurate compared to other measurement sources, depth is all we trust from that guy now).
11:35 TIAMAT Owen Those things can be calibrated via the Airmar app if you have an external reference to compare them to
11:35 Courage ⛵️ John we have the older version w/o app
11:36 Courage ⛵️ John it’s on the list for replacement, and we will upgrade to app version!
11:39 Captain Dietmar Great article about global cruising trends
https://www.cruisingworld.com/destinations/global-movement-cruising-boats/
12:14 Courage ⛵️ John for anyone concerned about safety in las perlas, at least in the northern islands they are actively patrolled. An aeronaval cutter just went by heading to isla contradoras and their launch full of soldiers just came by isla chapera visually inspecting and photographing all anchored boats. I gave them my best “I am not a threat” smile lol. Here is a picture of the patrol…
12:14 Courage ⛵️ John Photos
12:51 YO-D-YO Dave
CM4G+468, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.403263,-82.324309
12:51 YO-D-YO Dave Starfish Beach, Bocas del Toro, Panama
12:53 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Walt & I will put this beach on our list to go to !!!⛵️😎⛵️
12:54 bāsik Teal Linh Emma
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368206,-79.951578
12:55 Remedy-Karl Very interesting. Jimmy confirms what I seem to have noticed: more catamarans, larger boats in general, and fewer boat visits to the same haunts. What I wonder is where the people waiting for 3 years for a boat are finally taking them‽
12:56 YO-D-YO Dave It kind of reminds me of Mexico! This is the first sandy beach we've seen in the lagoons.
13:39 Ohana Chad & Nicole The interesting part is the guy only monitored ports of call. I believe that there is a VERY large group of boats that stay in the Caribbean and never leave that area. Since these boats don’t leave the area then they won’t be accounted for at one of his port of calls. We did the eastern Caribbean last year and are now heading through the canal in a few days. There are substantially fewer boats going west than are going up and down the Eastern Caribbean. Basically I think fewer people have a desire, time or guts to circumnavigate.
13:40 BISOU Robin And Tad There are more on Red Frog resort and Bastimentos island in general.
14:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:44 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Muirgen, Splinters, Tidings of Joy and Summer Breeze crews with Doug from Karuna piloting my dinghy, all went down the estuary into town. I don’t know what town. The one at the end of the estuary in El Salvador. Still powering together, just smaller boats.
14:46 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:46 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:47 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Coming up to the dock. Then a little lunch before we headed back.
16:43 QUESO GRANDE Lance
16 Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine, FL 32080, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.89197342226704,-81.30858337943344
17:19 YO-D-YO Dave Nice beaches on Red Frog but starfish is full of palapa restaurants! And banana boats!
17:38 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
17:39 YO-D-YO Mary This picture is for you Nicole Maison de Sante you are our inspiration
18:13 CHEMISTRY - Sean Ugh. Just dropped anchor off Isla Ixtapa Grande and called Elsa at Marina Ixtapa to come in tomorrow, and their maximum depth is 7 feet. I draw 7.5 ft. I was expecting to have to wait for high tide, but didn't realize I'd be completely out of luck. :-/
18:17 Remedy-Natalie The Anchorage in Zihuatanejo is really nice if you haven't been there before.
18:26 CHEMISTRY - Sean Thank you - that's the plan, but I wanted to fill water and fuel tanks first, and give my new batteries a conditioning charge with shore power.

But the Good Nautical Zihua entry says Hilda and Ismael on VHF65 can bring me potable water and fuel. I'll give them a shout.
18:32 Ohana Chad & Nicole Does anyone have realize experience with getting pets into Costa Rico? Are they strict with requirements or pretty relaxed. Any info would be great.
18:44 Remedy-Natalie We had them deliver fuel in our Jerry cans. 30 pesos a liter. I saw them delivering water, beer, all kinds of stuff to people's boats. Really a nice service to have available.
18:45 Remedy-Natalie Oh and they don't answer on VHF, the easiest thing is after to check in with the port captain just walk a bit down that road. Her shop is right next to a big glass building and on the other side is a parking lot
18:48 🦜Maison de Sante We had a current health certificate from Mexico for our dog. No one cared. Costa Rica is pretty relaxed about pets. I can’t speak for flying in, though.
18:50 CHEMISTRY - Sean Did you bring your jerry cans to their shop, or do you just visit their shop to arrange for them to come to the boat, get the cans, fill them, then bring them back?
18:53 Remedy-Karl They picked them up at the boat one day and delivered them to the boat the next.
18:58 Remedy-Natalie You can do either. As Karl said, for us we had them pick them up from the boat.
19:13 Martini Bryan & Mary Hmmmmm, we just came from there a week or so ago, we draft 7’8”, it’s narrow as well as shallow. We went in and out at high tide and had 1’ under the boat at times. Fuel dock is easily accessible and good fuel. Shore power is not great yet works. Elsa is Fantastic! Be careful though There are crocodiles in the marina and they do come up on the rocks at night.
19:35 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thank you
20:13 Courage ⛵️ John we too were there recently and at high tide the lowest we saw was 8.5 feet. and it is likely mud. you should be able to enter that marina at high tide.
20:20 ROLLING THUNDER We entered at Coco. No one asked we did not bring it up. No boat inspection. Check detailed reports in Zulip. I do not know about checking in in the south.

2024.02.29 Thursday
06:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn See stream “BOATS WITH PETS” in Zulip.
07:00 SUNDOWNER Jeff
XCW5+P74, Panama City, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.996778,-79.592032
08:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:23 S/VFIN (Susan) I see Rob gave you the WA group for Panama Canal line handlers. There are also WA groups for San Blas and Cartagena Columbia. If anyone wants them.
08:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone need paper charts? Need to reduce weight!
08:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Hilda may not respond on 65. Dont despair. Just dinghy in to beach ( Principal where dogs are allowed) by Municipal Dock and walk to her ticket office on left behind Port Capt. she can get it for you.
08:33 LOST PEARL Onno I’m here in the Zihuatanejo bay and can certainly help you getting to Hilda’s etc.

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09:20 Perception - Jim Another longline at N 15°48.699 W 97°23.842. This one with attendant panga. We approached it near a float with a flag, panga indicating we should cross south of the flag. Still snagged blue line on keel, had to push it off with our boat hook.
09:21 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt As an example, if someone (who is not in a group like Shelter Bay) wants voluntary line handlers, they now know there is a group to find out who is available, but not necessarily a PP member. And many other uses. OMO (one man's opinion)
09:42 Captain Dietmar so a list of Facebook whatsapp or line groups?
09:50 S/VFIN (Susan) Eg Theres a WA group for Marina Chiapas which almost nobody knows about. It helps in an isolated place like this.
09:52 Perception - Jim Third longline of the morning at N 15°47.918 W 97°20.505. Passed just outside the last buoy with flag.
09:53 Bijou -John & Rose Hi, I am in Barra de Navidad and need to pick up some Antifreeze. Can anybody suggest where I might find some without going to Manzanillo.
09:53 Qué vendrá Is there one?
09:55 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Yes and if it is a self adding link or contact for administrator. As an example Debi in Shelter Bay wants the new member to send her a VCF file so she does not half to type and so she has direct contact with them if she needs more information
09:55 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt have not half
09:55 Rob on Avant A web page on Panama posse.com would suit this requirement
09:58 Remedy-Natalie Can you send the link to add people?
10:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It's called "Marina Chiapas Group". You can add yourself (no Administrator needed).
10:02 Remedy-Natalie Thanks. Now let's see how tech savvy I am,
10:03 Courage ⛵️🦜 John there is a volvo/penta/yanmar location down the street to the right as you exit the panga from the marina. Perhaps start there and ask where else if they don’t have what you need.blocation from google maps:

Av. Veracruz 17, 48987 Barra de Navidad, Jal., Mexico
10:04 Courage ⛵️🦜 John “Starmarine Volvo Penta Suc. Barra de Navidad”
10:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I'd send you a link if I could find it! If you wish, DM me your WhatsApp number and I'll simply add you.
10:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I've got a DM with Karl, so asked him for the WhatsApp numbers.
10:07 Courage ⛵️🦜 John also, never underestimate the helpfulness of pancho at the marina. no doubt he can get what you need!
10:08 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Pancho.vcf
10:08 Remedy-Natalie Thank you. I have spent the last few minutes trying to find the group with no luck❤️
10:11 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Invitation sent to you via my WhatsApp number. Hopefully it works!
10:15 Courage ⛵️🦜 John talk of barra now has us remembering and missing the french baker! 😋 one of the most delicious encounters on the pacific.
10:25 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt That makes more sense, we can post links in VHF 16 or here and web admin can add them logically to the page
10:30 BOUNDLESS Melaque
10:47 Bijou -John & Rose Thanks folks - Pancho has some for me.
10:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I think that would make a find addition to the Panama Posse web page (and/or Zulip Stream "Social Media Groups")! I learned for WhatsApp, the groups would have to be categorized by open (e.g. Panama Canal Linehandlers) with link to join, closed and self adding (e.g. Marina Chiapas), and closed added by Administrator only (e.g. Debi in Shelter Bay).
11:46 Remedy-Karl Public service announcement: just north of Port Angel is an anchorage at the town of Mazunte. It's a bad choice for people who don't like cheap beer or partially nude women.
11:46 Voyager - Ed & Liz Sean - where are you reading max depth 7 feet? I draw 6.8 and have been in and out of Ixtapa 4 times the past 2 months. I saw a minimum of 11' half about half way to a 0.2 low tide. You should be fine. You can see shoaling on the port side. I stayed middle initially and then favored the right side slightly. Right near the 3rd set of buoys it's the shallowest - 11'.
11:56 Captain Dietmar ok it's added go to
https://panamaposse.com/local

feel free to add
12:03 Perception - Jim Fourth and fifth longlines of the morning on Pacific coast of Mexico at: N 15°46.888 W 97°16.655 and N 15°46.605 W 97°15.159.
12:06 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Thanks right after I do my Taxes ahhhhhh
12:23 Remedy-Karl Hang a left when you see us anchored. No long lines here!
12:27 Perception - Jim Cool, are you off Playa Mazunte?
12:35 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Is there a “welcome guest” photo category?! This little guy is hitching a ride to panama city…
12:36 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
12:40 Perception - Jim We find them to be welcome initially, but less so after a few hours of bodily function...
12:42 Remedy-Karl Yes. My post above was for humor but it is really nice here.
12:55 Rob on Avant Pub. 125, Sailing Directions (Enroute) West Coast of South America (16th Edition 2023) has been updated to 2 March 2024.

The updated publication can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site

(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc2a739f1d5f449dad02f08dc394d8b75%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638448252417450785%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sdZaTbIquX43%2BENnd6wsAGQHcoJJbZz7l36dTHHArwM%3D&reserved=0 ).
13:14 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff How do you see the routes into the anchorages on Good Nautical?
14:14 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Vía sin nombre, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.276991,-79.913072
14:48 Captain Dietmar uninvited ( but welcome ) visitor ?
15:24 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Ciclovía de Amador, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.908398740667607,-79.52407110482454
15:26 Courage ⛵️🦜 John arrived la playita anchorage to meet erick tomorrow and cross canal on 3rd. dodging container ships on way in was fun (says no one lol)!
15:28 Challenge Jake At least the are more visible then Mexican fishing boats with no lights!
17:15 Ever After Laura
NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.62572017166085,-87.34301917254925
17:22 BOUNDLESS Photos
17:22 BOUNDLESS Isla parida Panama is a beautiful stop
17:34 Courage ⛵️🦜 John is it in good nautical? if not worth, it looks worth adding!
17:35 Ever After Laura Andy and I landed at Puesta Del Sol, Nicaragua a few days ago. Juanita has been an amazing contact and asset to the marina. We were a bit shocked at the lack of personnel at the marina/hotel. Hotel is closed, restaurants also closed but the pool is clean and still open. There’s a tennis court too. I guess nothing else matters. There’s still ice in the office but no other services. That’s ok. We are enjoying the place all to ourselves which is amazing. We talk about how fun it would be to have had a few other boater friends to enjoy the view. We’ve rented a car to explore inland. Nicaragua seems clean (less visible garbage) roads are fantastic. Drove south to Granada. It was a pretty nice colonial town. Stayed at Silena Hotel. Had dinner at Pita Pita which was fantastic Mediterranean cuisine. Went to Leon too. Similar towns. Saw an active volcano. Had a VIP tour (also arranged through Juanita) of Flor De Cana. It was well worth the stop! Got two bottles of 18 yr rum as a parting gift. Went to Las Penitas seaside town to see the coast line. Everyone is very friendly. Have yet to feel unsafe. I have a running record of 6 or more photos of sign or murals of “Jesus is Senor” or “Jesus Viva” or “Jehova Jirah”. Enjoying Nicaragua a lot!
17:35 Ever After Laura Photos
17:48 EVER AFTER Andrew Ready to use Zulip. Using the app. It's asking for the Zulip chat url. What's ours!
17:57 Maison De Sante Once you arrive to the other side of the canal we experienced a couple sailboats outside shelter bay marina that did not use anchor lights at night. In San Blas Islands: It’s also unfortunately common for many sailboats (which seem to be charter boats) to not use anchor lights at night (they also don’t use enough scope!). We did not find this to be an issue in Bocas Del Toro- just personal experience over the past 6 weeks. Have a good crossing and see you on the other side! 😃⛵️🏝️
17:58 CHEMISTRY - Sean I spoke to Elsa on the phone, and she said 7 feet is max depth. I would have called again disguising my voice and saying I draw 6'11 3/4, but I rode in today with someone and even though it was a low-ish tide (+0.6 feet or so), even at a +2ft tide I wouldn't want to attempt it (especially if I lied about my draft).

A buddy boat and I ended up filling jerry cans via dingy trip, so I'm all good with fuel now. I'll use a delivery service and just fill my tanks with potable water this time (I usually fill with filtered dock water and drink from garrafones).
18:07 CHEMISTRY - Sean I should clarify... Elsa said 7 feet is the max draft that they allow. I should have brought my hand-held depth finder in with the dinghy, but forgot. Still, it looked very shallow as we were going over the entrance bar, with a 1-2' swell (which seemed close to breaking). They had their dredger going, but overall it doesn't seem worth the risk.
18:13 Captain Dietmar chat.panamaposse.com
18:13 CHEMISTRY - Sean Wow - yeah I guess I'd probably be okay then, but Elsa said I couldn't come in. Did you tell her you drew 7'8"?
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18:28 Martini Bryan & Mary We did, maybe it filled in more since we’ve been. There were two of us - both draw same amount. Maybe tide changed 🤷‍♀️ we got in just fine- surfed in over the bar. Didn’t see less than 10’ of depth. Getting out was challenging timing with the tide and the surf. Had to wait in the shallow channel to time the waves- that wasn’t fun 😳
19:36 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.544961482818845,-78.89999940726058
20:36 Captain Dietmar corruption incident reports map and logs are live
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20:39 Perception - Jim
Golfina 2, 70947 Mazunte, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.6627655676175,-96.55235197628078
21:17 Remedy-Karl
MC7W+VG, 70947 Mazunte, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.662987,-96.553384
21:17 Remedy-Karl Because ☝🏼
22:43 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff If you want to see if Good Nautical has a route of interest to you, From my experience today, (I was researching this too), you go to Good Nautical, click on Routes. Routes are arranged by country. )N.B. however that routes that exist are just those routes individual members have shared. So you may not find what you are looking for. ). Click on which ever route interests you. (The satellite image) You also have the option to download the Route by clicking the download button. They are .gpx files that can be downloaded to and external mini SD card, so it is possible to then import them into your chartplotter. At least that’s what I did.

23:49 Pause: Beth & Larry @Challenge Jake
2024.03.01 Friday
10:16 Maison De Sante Photos
10:17 Maison De Sante East Lemon Cays- got down to 7feet. Open CPN charts have been great!
10:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
10:28 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Last night the “mini motor yacht posse,” and friends in El Salvador went to Mar y Sol for pupusa night. Great times had by all. (Those things are scorching hot to touch!)
10:41 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
10:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Represented here are Muirgen, Splinters, Tidings of Joy, Summer Breeze and our friends with sailing yachts, Karuna, Crystal Seas, and Frog’s Leap.
10:42 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO at sunset in Starfish beach. Picture was taken from Wanderlust.
10:43 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO at sunset in Starfish beach. Picture was taken from Wanderlust.
12:03 Maison De Sante Edit: Lemon Cays 🤪🏝️
13:07 Felicità🌵Gretchen Aww, Frog’s Leap! Tell Rick hello from Felicità.
15:27 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Will do.
In just a few minutes actually when we go up to the pool.
15:27 French Kissing-John Photos
15:27 French Kissing-John FYI all, here at the eastern end of San Blas, just off village of Ustupo, the Navionics charts are completely off regarding the reef indicated above. If passing this way, take note.
15:28 French Kissing-John Also, the Bauhaus waypoints have been spot on throughout this section of coast
15:28 French Kissing-John
Guna Yala Comarca, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.938563078767238,-77.73271949112397
15:29 QUESO GRANDE Lance
13795 CR 13 S, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.8518166793967,-81.55759700302404
15:30 QUESO GRANDE Lance Home!
15:40 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Congratulations
16:03 Rob on Avant 011854Z MAR 24
HYDROPAC 707/24(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
GUATEMALA.
DNC 14.
35 FOOT VESSEL, BLUE HULL, CAPSIZED AND ADRIFT
IN 12-28.00N 090-40.00W. VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF
POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO RCC ALAMEDA,
PHONE: 510 437 3701, EMAIL: [RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL](mailto:RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL).
16:50 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Coordinates here
16:50 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
18:17 Courage ⛵️🦜 John for anyone coming to panama city, there is an old school admiralty book, chart and country flag store 5 miles from la playita marina: Islamorada Internacional. We purchased a replacement american flag (ours shredded), cpt rains’ cruising ports, and eric bauhaus’ panama cruising guide. Sadly they were currently out of world cruising routes. the combined cost was within $10 of amazon pricing, and we didn’t have to wait for rednblue shipment. just an fyi if you are looking for books and flags.
22:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
22:30 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Careening at Isla Jesusita, CR. Perfect spot!!
22:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
22:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Lapa was trying to help by rolling in the muddy sand.
22:32 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Radical!
22:54 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.76555479575433,-105.5196667090058
22:54 Mocean Sickness Jim Photos
2024.03.02 Saturday
07:13 Captain Dietmar lat long and how much time did u have between submerged hulls ?
09:31 Wanderlust Marcie Is anyone heading north from Panama to the SOC beginning around mid-March? Seems like everyone is heading to FP 😭
09:39 ROLLING THUNDER What a great way to do maintenance!
09:41 Salacia / Peter Is anyone going to San Blas from Cartagena in the next few weeks who would be willing to take a sail to deliver to our Guna friends?
09:54 🦜Pilialoha ML & R What is SOC?
09:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sea of Cortez
09:55 Wanderlust Marcie Sea of Cortez a.k.a. Mexico 🇲🇽
09:56 OKISOLLO Jeanne We are headed to puerto peñasco for summer. But we are already in sea of Cortez. Panama & French Polynesia next year.
10:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
10:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://maps.app.goo.gl/2s8wgzwUuYwoaz7T9?g_st=ic. 6h45 min for hull exposure. Keels exposed (dry land) about 4 hours. This was yesterday’s tidal chart. Our “landing spot” elevation was 2.7 feet.
10:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn “Touchdown” was 07:45. Refloating at 16:45. Very decent window.
10:05 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Sea of Cortez, of course, thank you. That is for us the best sailing we have ever had, so far.
We are in Vistamar, Panama. Our plan is to leave for Puerto Vallarta no later than March 16th.
Where are you?
10:24 Captain Dietmar QUICK UPDATE ON TIM ONBOARD sy INTREPID_ Currently disabled at ISlas Secas
lander 36′ - HE IS CURRENTLY IN ISLAS SECAS Panama waiting for parts to be deliverd to his anchorage -via emilio and boca chica
HIs Engine is disabled until Tuesday anyone in the are please go say helllo he only has slow connection via Google FI
Anchoed at 7°59.438'N • 82°1.797'W

We are the ONLY boat on anchor off Islas Secas Resort.

Thanks Tim ( tnbrill@gmail.com )
10:58 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited INVICTUSjeff to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:05 NextChapter, Shawna Has anyone left their boat at a marina in Trinidad or Tobago? Looking for recommendations of great marinas to leave our boat in July for 1 month or so.
11:25 🦜Maison de Sante That’s really interesting! We were anchored there for a little while and I never realized that would be a good careening spot. Good eye! You’ve got the ferry into Puntarenas for supplies right there too.
11:34 🦜Maison de Sante I alerted Jim who is usually on the island and has a runabout. He may stop by to check in, if he’s on the island.
11:55 TIAMAT Owen Photos
11:56 TIAMAT Owen Does diesel bug count as an unwanted guest?
12:33 Felicità🌵Gretchen We’ll be in the SOC in April-May. What are your plans?
12:35 Felicità🌵Gretchen Oh man. That really stinks.
12:36 Rob on Avant 100%
12:41 BISOU Robin And Tad We’re hoping to be there then as well!
13:31 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We will be in SOC March and April as well!
13:39 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt I also would like that recommendation
13:48 Captain Dietmar yes
14:02 Ohana Chad & Nicole @EVER AFTER Andrew we are heading to the SOC around end of March. Going through the canal tomorrow
14:06 Ohana Chad & Nicole I had a buddy that went to one of those locations and didn’t feel very safe. We hauled at Clark’s Court in Grenada and had a very good experience. Lots of good workers there.
14:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis No bueno mi amigo.
Bummer. Definitely unwanted. Sorry that happened.
14:25 Remedy-Natalie Does anyone know if the dock water in Chiapas is potable? If no, how bad is it? Anyone using for showers?
14:32 bāsik Teal Linh Emma The water in Chiapas is potable. It comes from a well. The worse we saw was 200 ppm. We would filter it down to under 100 and never had an issue. We always showered onboard so I couldn't say.
15:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That’s where we are now (took the ferry)!
15:19 Remedy-Natalie I got an answer from another group. Answer is yes with a filter. Has chlorine so don't run through a water maker
15:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Is that from the Raycor filter!?
15:22 DawnPatrol LaneyMark You can run it through a water maker as long as you have a charcoal pre-filter!
15:23 BISOU Robin And Tad We also used it for drinking and cooking when filtered through a string filter and charcoal filter. I’m not sure that it is chlorinated but they do run chlorine through the pipes periodically to clean them so definitely wouldn’t put it through a water maker. If you’re worried, you can order ‘purified’ water brought to the boat by Ronnie.
15:53 S/VFIN (Susan) Anyone know about an open accessible Pacific Ocean side marina in Guatemala?
15:55 TIAMAT Owen To my knowledge puerto quetzal is the only option, but it’s expensive and dirty
15:58 TIAMAT Owen It’s all the stuff the racor blocked!
15:59 TIAMAT Owen We always filter fuel going into our tank, so I think it’s actually old crud that got stirred up in the papagayos
16:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wow! How did you know to check? Was there evidence in the bowl? Or just in the filter?
16:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Wouldn’t risk running chlorinated water through a charcoal filter destined for an expensive RO membrane. The charcoal reduces but can’t eliminate chlorine.
16:30 DaMMADCat Danny
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.82027537854018,-76.82616406338987
16:51 Rum Truffle - Mark There are two good marinas in Trinidad: Powerboats and Peakes. Both safe, with security and workers. Clare’s Crt in Grenada is a good place, expensive. On Carriacou there is Tryell Bay and Carriacou Marina. Both highly recommended.
17:15 TIAMAT Owen What you saw was all in the bowl
17:43 🦜Maison de Sante If you’re still going to be there, make a reservation for breakfast at the “glamping place” it’s very reasonable in price and so picturesque. Of course, dinner there is nice too and they have a spa.
17:50 Perception - Jim Photos
17:50 Perception - Jim Is there a "favorite mode of travel" photo category?
17:50 Perception - Jim Oaxaca MX>
17:53 Perception - Jim Difficult typing after 8 course / 6 drink meal at Criollo in Oaxaca.
17:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Criollo! Our favorite!
17:54 Perception - Jim @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff big thanks to you! I think we took Criollo off your list of places to go.
17:56 Perception - Jim I mean, I think we followed your lead in going there. I would definitely recommend it.
18:06 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Our favorite restaurant in Oaxaca. He has a restaurant in Mexico City too called Pujol
18:11 Maison De Sante Photos
18:12 Maison De Sante Feels like being in a pond at Lemon Keys, San blas islands, panama with buddy boat Ziganka
18:14 Courage ⛵️🦜 John looks amazing! what is water temp? water is 74 here in panama city 🥶
18:25 🦜Maison de Sante Photos
18:25 🦜Maison de Sante Our temp sender failed a few months ago 🫣
18:25 🦜Maison de Sante Feels like low 80s
19:00 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I have a written note from Rich Boren, the CEO of Cruise R O water makers outlining how to run city ( chlorinated) water through our water maker! I would be happy to pass it along!
19:09 ZORBA- Tomer Photos
19:09 ZORBA- Tomer Is there any better pilot book for Pacific Central America?
19:18 Rob on Avant We liked the SV Sarana guides better. Online only. http://www.svsarana.com/central_america_guidebook.php

All of these are out of date, the posse and good nautical provide much more comprehensive and up to date information.
19:18 Wanderlust Marcie We are in the Bocas right now, transiting the canal on March 11th, then making our way to the SOC.
19:21 Wanderlust Marcie We’re transiting the canal on March 12 then headed towards the sea of Cortez. We were just wondering if any other boats are headed that direction around the same time.
19:25 DawnPatrol LaneyMark To my delight, Rich posted about watermakers in the Sea of Cortez FB site today. I’ll repost for your reading pleasure 😁

With many folks getting ready for their South Pacific run, this article I wrote about RO Membrane life can help some with pre-cast off planning.

RO Membrane Lifespan.

The RO Membranes have a realistic lifespan of 5-7yrs. The Membranes are rated for 24Hours/Day 365Days/Year, so you will never wear a membrane out early from over-using it. In our experience the reason membranes fail early is from what we call, CDT or "Client Destructive Testing"...🤐

CDT consists of things like:
1. Letting the water maker sit for the off season without proper system storage reagents inside.
2. Not keeping a Fresh Activated Carbon filter in your freshwater flush loop and allowing Chlorine to oxidize and destroy the membrane. What is the definition of "Fresh"? Change it every 6 calendar months from the day it first gets wet...not 6 months of use, but from the day it gets wet.
3. Too long of intervals between running or fresh water flushing when out cruising resulting in your product water getting "rotten egg smelly". Doing this one time won't destroy the membrane, but that smell is from rotting/deal animals in your water maker giving off hydrogen sulfide gas. Every time you do it, you are taking months away from your Membrane life.
4. Freeze Damage when the water maker is left in a freezing environment without proper protection by using Propylene Glycol as a Preservative and Winterizing agent. (Another solution is to never keep your boat where it freezes...stay in the warm Tropics my friends!

Cheers

From Rich Boren. Cruise RO watermakers.
19:31 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yes, please!!!🙏
19:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Pm me your email. We have done it ourselves now a few times! It comes in handy while at a dock and takes way less time than using seawater!
19:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can you just post it here?
19:38 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Maybe easier to Zulip as it’s on my computer! ☺️
19:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Why did the turkey cross the road?
19:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn … because it was chicken! (just made that up!).
19:44 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks Rob🙏
19:48 Rob on Avant Also here (https://msi.nga.mil/Publications/SDEnroute) for pub. 153, for sailing directions enroute. Free.
20:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Bisou and Bijou in Tenacatita, Mexico
20:22 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
20:33 ROLLING THUNDER @DawnPatrol LaneyMark I would also like to know what Rich suggests.
21:00 Wanderlust Marcie Good luck tomorrow! We’re transiting on the 12th then headed towards the SOC. Hopefully we’ll cross paths!
2024.03.03 Sunday
01:23 DawnPatrol LaneyMark unsent a message.
01:28 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I posted Rich’s instructions in Zulip under VHF 68 working Channel, under Watermakers. Any questions feel free to ask!
07:11 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Manzana 080814 137068-3, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá Oeste, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.994583550388615,-79.5899467211986
07:11 Courage ⛵️🦜 John First lock!
07:12 Rob on Avant You’re committed now! See you in shelter bay soon!
07:14 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
07:14 Courage ⛵️🦜 John rafted next to a fancy yacht and behind a cruise ship
08:13 Ohana Chad & Nicole We are in our third lock heading to the Pacific.
08:19 Courage ⛵️🦜 John we are entering third lock now. see you on the lake!
09:00 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC

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09:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:06 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt
JC7C+8GJ, Garrote, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.613994,-79.579127
09:13 French Kissing-John Fully loaded cruising yacht for sale
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2019-bavaria-c45-9270279/
09:14 French Kissing-John We are not quitting the lifestyle, just going to upgrade to a bigger boat!
09:15 Laura- Muirgen Well we are still in Bahia Del Sol.. the bar was roughed than forecasted and we couldn't make it out yesterday. Looks like we are stuck until at least Wednesday. We will have to book to get things done to catch out Panama transit on the 19th. Something to remember if you are here. Which is wonderful. Bill and Jean are great. The immigrantion guy just restamped our passports and will do the zarpe again when we check out, he will be on hand to help the military understand we never left the country, so hopefully no trouble there. Still need to check back into the hotel, but don't think it will be a problem.
09:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Thinking of a catamaran?
09:59 Qué vendrá What were the conditions today? Tide height / swell?
10:47 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Just passed Obama on route to Lake Gatun. Panama Posse party!
10:47 Courage ⛵️🦜 John lol @Ohana Chad & Nicole
10:47 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Ohana, not Obama. Autocorrect. Haha.
10:48 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Photos
11:50 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Can he swim
11:50 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt His chef couldn't
12:31 Ohana Chad & Nicole Of all names to give my boat!!!!!! You could have said you just passed Trump and I would have been much happier!!!!!

I was sleeping. My wife asked me if I knew a boat named Courage. How funny.
12:37 S/VFIN (Susan) I would like to read that! Please
12:41 S/VFIN (Susan) Hey Laura. Thanks for sharing that. We ( FIN ) are planning to leave Chiapas for BDS Tuesday evening arriving Thursday morning. I am obviously very interested in swell height at that time. If you could would you let me know ? Thanks
12:54 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff If you communicate with Bill he will give you the bar report and tell you when it’s open.
13:19 Maison De Sante A friendly reminder - no politics
13:22 S/VFIN (Susan) Of course!
13:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Dietmar has said if the swell is over 3’ it’s a no go.
14:54 French Kissing-John Yes indeed
14:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn What length / models?
15:29 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Canal de Panamá
Ciudad de Colón, Colón : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.272458,-79.922752
15:29 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Last lock!
15:42 Rob on Avant Better hurry or you’ll miss happy hour!
15:46 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Is it customary to give a tip to the line handlers?
15:50 Ohana Chad & Nicole We tipped both line handlers
15:52 French Kissing-John Probably around 45 feet, looking at Leopards at the moment
15:55 EVER AFTER Andrew Any great tips about St Elaina Bay CR East anchorage? We're just wrapping up a crazy Papgayos passage!
15:57 Rob on Avant Only pros. Family and other cruisers, no.
16:40 YO-D-YO Mary
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.086239,-81.56902
16:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Enjoy it! Super placid. Nice protection.
17:18 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367419140304127,-79.95142512023449
17:18 Courage ⛵️🦜 John phew! missed happy hour, but we will join the cruisers potluck with a lasagna!
17:51 BOUNDLESS Yay! Well done
17:58 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kealani - Richard to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
17:58 Kealani - Richard Kealani - Richard joined the group.
17:58 Kealani - Richard Hello
18:06 Remedy-Karl They are the best... 😁
18:06 Remedy-Karl Greetings!
18:22 Captain Dietmar welcome to the posse
where are you heading?
18:25 Perception - Jim Welcome to the Posse Rich!
19:05 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Hi!
19:30 Kealani - Richard Hi, no real plans just yet other than heading south from Mazatlan beginning of April
19:31 Kealani - Richard Looking to hang out in central America for a bit but not sure when we're going through the canal, if not this year then probably next year
19:31 Kealani - Richard Hey Jim!
19:56 Rum Truffle - Mark Great place out of wind, anchor all the way in. Care needed for fishing traps set by panga.
20:15 BISOU Robin And Tad Easy entrance and anchor around the corner on the left- hand side. Very protected.
We anchored in 6.6m at 10* 53’.371N 083* 47’.512W
20:58 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
21:07 EVER AFTER Andrew We made it thru the Papagayos inspite of not following Posse instructions. 5 miles off the beach creates a lot of fetch. One mile from the beach is more inline with what's needed to beat this passage. We learned the winds will be 30 % higher than expected and the winds will more than likely be on the beam. ie... This is a motor sail most of the way. Hug the coastline. We finally got a couple hours for beautiful sailing across the Bahia at the very end. Wish we had much more of the sailing, but at this point a successful safe crossing over the Papagayos is enough for Ever After.
21:32 BISOU Robin And Tad We did 1-2 miles off the beach from San Juan del Sur to Puesta del Sol Marina and spent two nights at anchor on our way north.
2024.03.04 Monday
08:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone have experience fueling at Los Suños or Pez Vela, CR? Does one need to book a slip or is the fuel dock open to transients? Need to know today, please!
08:16 BOUNDLESS We stopped in Los Sueños to fuel up, and we did not call ahead. when we got there, it sounded like they would’ve preferred a heads up. They were having an issue with the dock, and we had to anchor outside the marina for about an hour and a half before we were able to go to the fuel dock.
08:16 Rob on Avant We fueled at pez vela as transients. No issue, although we did need to show all of our documentation to them.
08:22 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1338 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.7620551367161,-80.04228688992575
08:35 Maison De Sante Pez vela has a large fuel dock, they want to see boat docs but no issue. They routinely have fishing tournaments out of this marina and we found them to be friendly
08:37 BOUNDLESS We’re headed to the north end of the Las Perlas islands at the moment. Any recommended anchorages we should know about?
08:43 Maison De Sante We enjoyed a nice anchorage off isla Contadora. We felt very safe there without a buddy boat as there is quite a bit of ferry traffic and a little town nearby and it’s cool to see planes come in via an airstrip.
08:44 Pause Larry & Beth
20 de Noviembre 107, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.06136074420974,-96.72602333128452
08:45 Perception - Jim
Niños Heroes de Chapultepec LB, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68040 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.07250145034951,-96.72505065985318
08:51 Courage ⛵️🦜 John agreed about contreras. betond that, this was our favorite other anchorage at the red x
08:52 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
08:54 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
08:55 Courage ⛵️🦜 John looks like that at that x marks spot anchorage
08:55 BOUNDLESS Thx will check it out !
08:57 Courage ⛵️🦜 John how did your punta mala rounding go last night?
08:58 Courage ⛵️🦜 John sorry isla contadora i meant to agree with
09:02 BOUNDLESS Uneventful, fortunately really calm. We were ready for all hell to break loose!
09:03 BOUNDLESS How was your rounding?
09:06 Laura- Muirgen It was 5-6 ft break waves, short period not lull between breaks. Wasn't a hide tide either.
09:10 Laura- Muirgen We aren't supposed to have a problem getting out on Thursday for sure. Hoping we might be able to get out on Wednesday. Make sure you keep in touch with Bill to have up to date information on the bar.
09:11 BOUNDLESS We almost waited another day, Benao Cove was good, nice little surf beach with little hotels that don’t mind if you use the pool. We recommend it

Glad to be in the bay
09:35 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL @ 15:30 UTC for the Atlantic and Caribbean and at 16:00 UTC for the Pacific - starts in a little under an hour
09:35 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:54 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
5835 Yokohama Ct, San Diego, CA 92120, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.78202810866316,-117.0519317495394
09:55 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368618,-79.950995
09:57 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
09:59 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.581496,-78.676348
10:00 BOUNDLESS
Pedro González, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.417619005728426,-79.15191573766181
10:00 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T
P.º del Pescador, Centro, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63633718976518,-101.5543762623649
10:02 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Photos
10:03 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort & Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.340224,-82.177017
10:03 Mocean Sickness Jim
Av de la Langosta 69, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74789702851957,-105.3805680200458
10:04 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt
3807 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.840123,-77.207142
10:07 BISOU Robin And Tad Tetacatitta Bay, Jalisco Mexico
Jalisco : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=19.307119,-104.833474
10:11 Qué vendrá
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69850876597669,-92.39140681902931
10:12 Bijou -John & Rose Tenecatita Bay, Jalisco, Mexico
10:14 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
14603 Heritage Way, Poway, CA 92064, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.97925630702026,-117.0643230481887
10:15 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
10:15 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:22 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.3009963528818,-88.89195933938028
10:28 Remedy-Karl Marina de Chiapas
Tapachula, Chiapas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698836,-92.392854
10:34 TIAMAT Owen
F3J4+JPC, San Carlos District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482395655948906,-79.9437492214582
10:39 Kekada II Don & Anja
Del Mar 4, La marina, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.749501,-105.377378
11:24 Triaena. Tom & Patty Group call ended.
11:26 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Our Panama Canal Northern transit is done! We have experienced a manmade marvel and know what it feels like to be on a six-lock water escalator with a yacht. This has been an incredible experience - the engineering of it all over 100 years ago boggles the mind; the professionalism of all the lock workers and hired crew and pilot; the test of close-quarter maneuvers required at all times to stay where you need to be nesting and unesting in really strong currents and narrow passages which test your skills and nerves; the delicious food of breakfast burritos, ham&cheese sandwiches, chips and salsa, and a lasagna, garlic bread and salad Kristine served made the entire passage a culinary extravaganza; and the elation of completing a dream passage is now woven into our tapestry called life. Truly that was a great day! And, we thank Erick Galvez for his stewardship and excellent instructions, equipment rentals and linehandlers. Everything progressed where, when, and how as Erick said it would. Thanks to him, we were well prepared and well cared for throughout the entire planning and passage. We also thank our lockmates - a cruise ship and a very large motoryacht we sidewall nested against - with whom we managed enough speed (7.5 knots) to partner together for all six locks. Having started at 3am picking everyone up at La Playita Marina, it was a relief to arrive 13 hours later at Shelter Bay Marina, an oasis of cruisers and Panama Posse members, who happened to be hosting a potluck gathering Sunday night. What a joy to end the day sharing a meal and stories of adventures on land and sea with like-minded travellers.

Photo Album of the day... https://photos.app.goo.gl/KpfvN3RGLQEawkTJ9
11:26 S/VFIN (Susan) Good news! Was it rough on you? How much time did it take?
11:53 Maison De Sante Photos
11:55 Maison De Sante Wiggled our way through the reefs! Phew 😮‍💨 East Lemon cays, San blas islands. Lowest depth we saw was 7.5 feet marked in orange. Eric bauhaus waypoints have been very accurate - we used them and satellite charts
12:22 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks Laura! Yes of course we are in touch with Bill as well.
13:08 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.567522054849926,-78.84338545159666
14:05 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Someone mentioned on the Line call today about Bill (El Salvador) liking Mexican tequila. Does anyone know his favorite brand?
14:10 🦜Maison de Sante Not sure about the tequila but I do know he likes whiskey because he gets it so infrequently
14:10 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Favorite brand?
14:15 Courage ⛵️🦜 John for anyone looking to complete yard work, shelter bay marina is wide open for lift and services. We just reserved to lift our monohull wednesday, and all days this month are open on their schedule. only up to 28’ wide I believe she said for the caramarans. just fyi
14:19 🦜Maison de Sante He seemed to really like my Jameson ;)
14:20 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Ok great thank you:)
14:30 Rob on Avant Ask him! He will happily tell you what he’s low on stock of.
15:00 fickle - Ben Cabrito
15:01 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Hoping to get something duty free as a gift. Thanks
15:04 Perception - Jim @Captain Dietmar - apologies I missed the Line call this morning, we were driving back to Chahue from Oaxaca. I was really hoping to catch your forecast for the Tehuantapec, for a crossing from Chahue to Chiapas. Could you (or anyone else who caught it) please repeat it for me?
15:09 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Dietmar said was pretty calm and looked good for the next few days.
15:21 Captain Dietmar what Jeff said
15:21 Perception - Jim Thanks!
16:08 Fickle Muranda Cabrito, which they sell at Walmart in Chiapas. I don’t know it I’ve ever seen it anywhere else. He usually asks if he knows you’re coming from Chiapas.
16:20 Perception - Jim Marina Chahue question for anyone who has used Pedro to transport fuel to your boat. Did you find the fuel quality to be good? Did you pre-filter when he filled you up?
16:47 Rum Truffle - Mark The fuel comes from the gas station. You can often go with him when he fuels and pay by credit card!
16:53 Martini Bryan & Mary Pedro is a great guy, he’s very trust worthy and honest. Were in Chahue as well -
16:53 EVER AFTER Andrew We bought fuel from Pedro. I think we gave him about 6 Gerry cans. He brought them back by panga. We assume the quality was fine. Price was a little more expensive than I expected. Think we paid about 29 pesos a liter. So Pedro's commission was close to 20%. He did deliver same day
17:16 fickle - Ben Huatulco has a fuel dock and inland Pemex with diesel. From my experience, the fuel dock diesel was dyed purple and the road diesel yellow. The fuel dock is by the cruise ship pier and solid concrete. Sometimes one or both is out of diesel so I try to get it as soon as possible so as not to be disappointed
17:21 🦜Pilialoha ML & R We were in Chahue as well, and Pedro is a great person and honest.
We never had any problems with the fuel.
17:24 Perception - Jim Great to hear, thanks for all the advice!
19:23 DaMMADCat Danny Pedro had his own large fuel jugs and filled from the station in town, charged a per liter rate discussed in advance, great service.
2024.03.05 Tuesday
07:58 Cerca Trova-Bruce Does Zulip allow new subscribers to see older posts?
08:42 Laura- Muirgen We should be making our Panama Canal transit on the 19th. Wondering on what those of you who have done it before made for the line handlers/pilot for food and do you know how many meals you have to provide?
08:57 Salacia / Peter We made a chicken coconut curry rice noodle dish for dinner, sausages with sautéed onions and peppers on hot dog buns for lunch. They liked everything. One advisor thought the curry was too spicy (very light from our perspective), but it it was a raving favorite from our line handler. The advisor was very happy with a PB&J for that meal.
08:59 Maison De Sante Be prepared to have meals for 2 days in the event your transit takes 2 days although it seems many boats are getting through in one day and the pilot encourages faster speed to get you through in 1 day.

You will need 3 bottles of water a day per person minimum for pilot and line handlers.

Having a large pot of coffee already brewed first thing when the pilot/crew arrives (3am?) is greatly appreciated.

They want hot meals.

We served toast, bagels, eggs and bacon for breakfast- our pilot said (eggs and bacon) that was his favorite breakfast.

Served ham grilled cheeses for lunch- also a big hit

We had pre-made pizza onboard for additional snacking as well as pastries.

We got through in one day with pilot leaving around 3pm and did not have to provide dinner.

Lean towards hearty over healthy.
08:59 Salacia / Peter Also, we bought a case of water for the line handlers. We ended up having to overnight in Gatun unexpectedly. Our first advisors literally chugged the entire case within the first hour, so we ended up needing to refill the bottles for the second set of advisors, who then proceeded to drink like normal people. 🤷🏽‍♂️
09:07 Courage ⛵️🦜 John If you can make it through in one day (for us 3:30am linehandler pickup, 5:30am pilot pickup, exit last lock 3:45pm), then breakfast (for us egg/bean breakfast burritos - two per person), lunch (for us ham/cheese sandwiches - two per person), and snack (for us chips/salsa), and lots of coffee, water, and soda would suffice. If you end up two-day passage then you would need more meals.
09:27 Laura- Muirgen (fyi) Fisherman I thought I would share a lure that my husband found on a blog and made up. The first one he made caught 7 dorado and one tuna before it was so dead he had to redo it. It has been the favorite lure for dorados. And we've caught a lot of them https://twoatsea.com/fishing-lure/
09:28 BISOU Robin And Tad Our experience (I did 5 transits, including ours) was the following:
1. Hot meals for lunch and dinner and preferably NOT sandwiches! That’s what I was told by all the advisors.
2. On my various transits we had curry (Panamanians generally do not like spicy but have some hot sauce on hand for those who want to add it), lasagna, spaghetti bolognaise, tuna casserole, Mac and cheese, and a stir fry. Breakfasts are usually eggs, bacon (as someone earlier said, they LOVE bacon!) etc., and for lunch, something hearty but quick and easy to eat as it’s usually on the run. Ideas are build-your-own tacos, hot dogs, hamburgers, or any of the above dinner items.
It’s a good idea to prepare as much as as possible before hand as the boat will be a busy place during the transit even though there’s a lot of sitting around (long distance between the two sets of locks).
Fruit platters, granola bars and mini chocolate bars make great snacks.
Everyone drinks lots of coffee/ Coca Cola as well as water.
One thing no one seems to mention is the toilet which they obviously will have to use! Make sure they know how yours works to avoid problems and your holding tanks should be used!
If overnighting in Lake Gatun, local (professional) line handlers often prefer to sleep in the cockpit/outside if the weather allows, but there needs to be some sort of allowance for 4 people. Advisors do not stay on the boat overnight - usually if there’s a stop, you’ll have two different advisors. If you go straight through, there’s no sleeping and the same advisor all the way through.
I’ve done both types of transit and spending the night in Lake Gatun was definitely my favourite! Much less rushed, a beautiful quiet night, and generally more fun. However, you don’t have the choice and you just have to take what you get!

09:35 Rob on Avant In addition to water, Coca Cola is almost universally received with gratitude. And do over provision the bottled water, it’s a long day and usually hot and muggy.
09:54 Ohana Chad & Nicole There is a guide on what is acceptable and not acceptable to cook for meals for the advisor and line handlers. It came with our paperwork. You could ask your agent. Basically they want hot meals that are normally found in Panama. One guy mentioned he got fed sauerkraut for a meal and wouldn’t eat it. Just because it is your favorite or acceptable in your country of origin doesn’t mean they will like it. I am sure that is why the meal guide was created.

We had a cooler full of ice, bottled water, Coke and some miscellaneous bottled drinks they could try if they wanted.

He is another piece of advice. YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR OWN BOATS SAFETY. Please advocate for your boat. You know your boat and just because an advisor tells you (or forgets to tell you something) doesn’t make it their fault if something bad happens. Remember to be the captain. There were many times where I was reacting long before my advisor was telling me to do something. It got to the point where he just watched instead of telling me what to do.
10:06 Maison De Sante Hehe awesome! Fish love anything shiny ✨
10:44 Laura- Muirgen We haven
10:47 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Fantastic! Now I know how to repurpose the seemingly endless retrieval of snack bags I do on beaches and at anchorage! The feeling of mild disgust will be displaced with gratitude. 🙏
10:49 BOUNDLESS Does any have any Deisel mechanic recommendations in Panama City?!
10:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn FYI, for those interested in Herradura, the anchorage was super calm (we anchored closer to the marina, figuring the stream of sport fishers will have slowed down). We didn’t have to deal with jet skis passing like at Punta Leona. And, no need to present documents to fuel Los Suños: merely hail “Los Suños Fuel Dock” on Ch 16 in advance and confirm they’re available. Contrary to their reputation, they were very helpful and accommodating. Diesel costs about $4.70 a gallon. Will post this on Zulip as well.
10:57 Laura- Muirgen Would love to see that guide. Didn't get one from Erick. But I've definitely gotten ideas from everyone. Really appreciate the ideas and the helpful hints.
10:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Our anchoring spot at Herradura:
https://boating.page.link/nzqxf2x6Mr1oMkrW9
10:59 Rob on Avant For yanmar, PanaMarine Repair Gary Nichols, +507 6327-0498 (cell & WhatsApp) ... garynichols60@live.com General Manager and official rep of Yanmar Marine
11:02 Courage ⛵️🦜 John erick’s is on his website. I will dm you the link
11:03 BOUNDLESS Thx, we have a Westerbeke!
11:49 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.475015,-78.714205
11:51 Captain Dietmar yes
11:52 Cerca Trova-Bruce Thank you!
12:21 Rob on Avant Wickus from vista mar is great on traditional diesels.
12:37 Captain Dietmar I second that
12:55 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Contact info, please?
12:56 TIAMAT Owen Ollie does the scheduling +507 6026-2767
16:09 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz It’s on Erick’s website. He sent the link in one of your emails
16:32 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone has a rough estimate of the fees for signing into Panama?
16:33 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
16:35 Courage ⛵️🦜 John this was our bill (you may not have a marina fee if you do yourself). plus there is a cruising permit to pay for as well, which was $235
16:36 Laura- Muirgen Is this is Boca Chico
16:37 Courage ⛵️🦜 John yes just an example of costs coming into panama country. if you are talking about port checkin then I misunderstood your question.
16:40 Laura- Muirgen Did you have to buy a cruising permit?
16:41 Laura- Muirgen Has anyone signed into Panama at Vista Mar?
16:45 Felicità🌵Gretchen I copied this info off Line last season.
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Ok, approximate costs because we lost track. You pay each official separately in cash, USD.
Cruising permit-$185 (“waiting a week” for it but have receipt to continue navigating and could print out at another marina in Panama)
Immigration $35 + $20 + $75
Health Certificate $92
Agriculture $20
Agent Carlos $100
16:46 Felicità🌵Gretchen Photos
16:47 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt There is an immigration office on the 2km walk to San Carlos from Vista Mar. But customs and port captain is handled on the canal causeway. Vista Mar personal will do it for you for a fee, but it takes a couple of days. But there is an immigration office in the same building with customs a d port captain on the causeway.
16:47 Courage ⛵️🦜 John my understanding is all boats entering panama must obtain a cruising permit valid for one year. panama posse website says same.
16:50 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Check with Nicole and Kenan on Maison de Sante as to how they checked in? That is more recent than my endeavors
16:56 Perception - Jim On the unwelcome guest front - this one only resulted in mental torment and didn't leave any presents behind. On our trip from Topolobampo to Mazatlan, I noticed a new "squeaking" sound coming from somewhere at the back of the boat. As my worrisome mind usually torments me, I thought it a sign of some imminent failure of a boat mechanism. After a night searching on and off for this intermittent sound, I finally discovered Mr. Cricket hiding at the edge of our starboard engine compartment hatch. As I was more relieved than infuriated, I let the little bugger continue to ride to Mazatlan with us rather than feed the fishes.

16:57 Perception - Jim Photos
17:47 SUNDOWNER Jeff Just a side note.They will only issue the cruising permit for 1 year OR the expiration date of your documentation. So, if your documentation is due in 2 months, the cruising permit will be issued to the expiration date.
18:34 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Can you clarify documentation? Do you mean USCG documentation?
18:44 SUNDOWNER Jeff For us, yes it was USCG documentation. They explained it to us as the remaining duration of your boat registration
19:13 Rob on Avant Also, you don’t need a cruising permit if you’re fast tracking through Panama. I think it’s only if you’re over ten days or two weeks - something like that. But about 100% of posse boats need one.
20:04 DaMMADCat Danny Caught all of our Doarado on red/white cedar plug
20:05 Captain Dietmar EARLY WARNING
its a presidential election year
many customs immigration and port officials will be swapped out so the next few months will be a time for them to graft and ask for bribes...have your ducks in a row

20:42 Salacia / Peter One more comment for canal crossers: keep your own watch, and don’t assume that the advisors are watching at all. Our advisor asked us to turn right into a buoy while transiting the culebra cut at night. He had a clear view of that side of the boat, but apparently wasn’t really looking. We started to make the turn and immediately turned back, causing the advisor to start to complain until he saw the buoy. He was a little less hands on with course change requests after that. 🤣
20:54 Ohana Chad & Nicole Completely agree. You need to be the captain of your boat. Don’t rely on someone else for your boats safety. I had issues too.
20:56 Rob on Avant Galapagos volcano erupts. https://apnews.com/article/ecuador-galapagos-volcano-599450a7a77ceb582edf1d7e5c07cb94
20:57 Ohana Chad & Nicole Anyone know of a good place to get good meats. Would really like some prime ribeyes if possible. We are in Panama City
20:58 Rob on Avant Check pricesmart. Comes and goes, selection varies by location. Web site pretty good to look. We got some great beef tenderloin we cut into steaks there.
20:59 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We had an amazing experience with our advisor. He was very seasoned and let us know what you anticipate, gave us direction but also understood this is our boat/home. When I was at the helm, he didn't give me much direction, just to stay close to the bouys when a ship was behind us. We made it to SBM by 430pm. Overall, great experience. I asked our agent to find out his name. We unfortunately missed it during our 4am introduction. Lol
20:59 BISOU Robin And Tad Riba Smith (main store) has excellent meat imho.
21:01 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We had good luck at pricesmart. Just check the meat before buying. 👍
21:05 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
21:06 BISOU Robin And Tad Zorba and Bisou catching up on Tenacatita beach!
21:18 🦜Maison de Sante Pretelt Meats. Also, there is a specialty story on the east side of PC, House of Jamon that carries high food.
21:18 🦜Maison de Sante *high quality food
21:39 Ohana Chad & Nicole Thanks.
2024.03.06 Wednesday
06:17 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
06:17 DaMMADCat Danny Howler Monkey
06:17 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
06:18 DaMMADCat Danny Stairway to Heaven
06:56 Captain Dietmar Felipe Motta stores there is one at Flamenco Marina
Riba Smiths
and then there are boutique meat shops in the affluent areas of Panama City
07:32 Perception - Jim We encountered two longlines in the Gulf of Tehuantepec last night at N 15°27.388 W 94°52.238 and N 15°26.522 W 94°46.931.
08:23 Laura- Muirgen we've caught some of the dorado on a cedar plug too.. not sure the color.
08:38 SV Whirlwind Cabritos--the little goat brand
08:50 Rum Truffle - Mark Rum Truffle is moving down the Guatemalan coast; I remember seeing a notice about a drifting fishing vessel. Was that notice on here; I have searched?
09:19 SUNDOWNER Jeff 011854Z MAR 24
HYDROPAC 707/24(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
GUATEMALA.
DNC 14.
35 FOOT VESSEL, BLUE HULL, CAPSIZED AND ADRIFT
IN 12-28.00N 090-40.00W. VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF
POSSIBLE. REPORTS TO RCC ALAMEDA,
PHONE: 510 437 3701, EMAIL: [RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL](mailto:RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL).
10:05 FREEDOM - Sheri Check out Riba Smith in the high end mall. Very upscale market.
10:58 Captain Dietmar Good nautical now has 7 San Blas GPX tracks if you have some to share email them to registration@panamaposse.com
11:04 BOUNDLESS FYI: the northern Las Perlas get a big thumbs up from the Boundless captain and crew. Lovely anchorages, nice remote spots like Mogo Mogo, Chapera, and Bartolomé, and the more inhabited Contadora, where we rented a golf cart and toured the island, also doing some light provisioning.

Wish we could stay longer but our canal transit date is coming up fast!
11:05 BOUNDLESS Photos
11:05 BOUNDLESS Photos
11:06 BOUNDLESS Photos
11:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn MV Crackerjack, SV Rolling Thunder and SV Serenity enjoyed sundowners yesterday evening at Biesanz Beach (Quepos, CR). We were too happy to remember taking any photos! This is a wonderful anchorage despite the numerous rocky outcrops.
11:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
11:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Should we try to recruit these folks to the PP!?
11:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht/sea-eagle-ii/
11:52 Captain Dietmar if they are owner operated yes :-)
11:56 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Running costs estimated at $10 million annually. Don't know if Dr Samuel Yin could now afford the PP fee! (moon laugh)
12:14 Remedy-Natalie Chiapas Marina-- Karl and I are doing a 3 day tour of Chiapas State on Friday Saturday Sunday. If anyone in the marina would like to go with contact me.
12:18 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Lifted Courage out of the water this morning at shelter bay, dropped the rudder and found out why it no longer felt right to the captain: 1) the three bushings are old (21 years), worn and need replacement hence a very slight wobble; 2) the upper retaining collar is aluminum on a stainless rudder post, so you can imagine the aluminum collar’s condition after 21 years in a salt water environment. It would have eventually failed and dropped the rudder (ours does not float); 3) inexplicably, it is missing one of the two 1/2” lower spacers (hence the clunking we noticed everytime we went up or down a wave as it rose and fell a half inch from the missing spacer); and 4) it was designed without sealing, so it leaked every time it moved. the yard is completely rebuilding with new bushings, new now stainless upper retaining collar, new lower spacers properly sized, and making grooves for o-rings to seal against water intrusion. It will be better than new. A relief to know what was causing the symptoms.
12:28 BISOU Robin And Tad Are you on the Marina Chiapas WhatsApp group? Possibly a better place to post this?
12:30 Wanderlust Marcie Question regarding Panama clearance: do most boats leaving Panama City for Las Perlas and then heading to the Pacific Coast of Central America check out at Boca Chica? Is there a better option
12:31 Remedy-Natalie Good idea..
12:31 BISOU Robin And Tad It was the easiest option for us as we wanted to spend time along the Pacific coast of Panama even if we didn’t go ashore (which we did).
12:36 Rob on Avant You could clear out at armulles last year. Not sure this year. Benefit, no transit charges for officials, downside it’s a roadstead anchorage. Check with the port captain before committing yourself.

Port Captain - Reinaldo Omar Barrantes
cell/whatsapp: +507 6606-0647
email: robarrantes@amp.gob.pa
16:29 ROLLING THUNDER Photos
17:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
17:25 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We prefer the yachts in the foreground.
18:04 Captain Dietmar Little easter egg - or present - for those of you on long passages a 4 hour Latin Mix
enjoy https://route.panamaposse.com/video/music/PanamaPosseLatinMix.mp3
18:33 EVER AFTER Andrew Since we're in St Elana bay CR and Costa Rica has no military, who did I just encounter onshore? 4 men in military camo. Automatic weapon. Shook my hand. I rowed back to the boat and told Laurie to go downstairs. They said they were Rangers looking for hunters. Sort of scary
18:39 🦜Maison de Sante Is the vessel a large, grey and old military vessel named MOBAC? They pursue poachers.
18:42 Maison De Sante There are park rangers who look for poachers in the CR and Panama area. We met a boat (mv modoc) which was previously a WW2 warship that was recommissioned as an assist vessel for rangers to find poachers and ppl doing illegal activities. The captain Pete was previously working for conservation efforts with the sea Shepard/ whale wars. Very interesting background. That vessel and he is stationed out of Golfito, Costa Rica
18:43 EVER AFTER Andrew The 4 were on foot. Looks like they are waiting for a ride on a boat. They said they were Rangers looking for hunters. Assume that means poachers.
18:48 EVER AFTER Andrew Group voice call started.
18:48 EVER AFTER Andrew Group call ended.
18:50 EVER AFTER Andrew Group voice call started.
18:53 Maison De Sante Additionally, we also saw and talked to a guy who worked on a well-maintained panga boat who mostly patrolled marina papagayo and surrounding areas looking for hunters- there are deer 🦌 and other wild animals they protect
19:04 Maison De Sante https://www.earthrace.net
19:57 YO-D-YO Dave I did not see the splash after the Rolling Thunder call!
20:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn One of the tour boats frequenting Quepos has an engine leaking fuel
so badly it leaves a slick that reaches us more than 100m away. Is there some authority in Costa Rica responsible for water safety? Seems disgraceful so close to Manuel Antonio park.
20:33 ZORBA- Tomer Ever After makes a continous group call, does anyone has there contact ?
Just to make sure it is a pocket dial, and not some emergency.....
20:33 ZORBA- Tomer Their*
21:15 EVER AFTER Andrew All's well on Ever After. Some sort of pocket dial. Thanks Zorba. Regarding the Rangers. It's a stake out. They are in total.darkness and looking for poachers tonight. Very interesting stuff.
21:16 ZORBA- Tomer Glad to hear💪🏼⛵️
22:09 EVER AFTER Andrew Group call ended.
2024.03.07 Thursday
09:28 🦜Pilialoha ML & R The Panama Canal Redrew the World’s Map. A Novel Explores the Lives It Changed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/books/booksupdate/cristina-henriquez-the-great-divide.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
09:55 🦜Maison de Sante That also happened frequently in the marina. They get fined in the marina but it doesn’t seem steep enough to make it worth fixing the boat. I would start by contacting marina Pez Vela and ask them who you can report this too and take a photo of the vessel to send to them.
10:16 EVER AFTER Andrew Is anyone aware of cruisers can check in at Playa Cocos CR on Saturdays and Sundays too. If so, Is there a extra charge to check in on a weekend?
Thank you
10:58 TIAMAT Owen I know the capitanía is closed on Sunday, not sure about Saturday
10:59 TIAMAT Owen We arrived late on a Saturday and did our checkin on Monday morning. Nobody seemed to care.
12:59 NextChapter, Shawna Looking for a good Marina recommendation - preferably in Colombia to leave the boat for about a month. Reached out to club de Pesca and they said they couldn’t confirm the dates and try closer too- we are hoping for late June to Late July dates so we can fly home for a visit.
Where would you all try next?
12:59 Rum Truffle - Mark Santa Marta
13:34 Salacia / Peter Word here in Cartagena is don’t go to Club Náutico. Try to get in to CdP. A bunch of us will be leaving in mid April/ May timeframe, so maybe try during that time.
13:35 Salacia / Peter Security in Portobello is supposed to be tight, and nice marina, but not great part of town.
14:07 BISOU Robin And Tad Definitely NOT Club Náutico unless it has changed (improved) dramatically since we were there. It’s easily accessible from the bay (ie. not secure), very surgy, and has a weird med moor type of tying up arrangement. It’s very hot and humid in Cartagena in the summer so you’ll need AC or a dehumidifier. Why not haul the boat and leave in the boatyard?
20:11 Rum Truffle - Mark So, the story is out. Rum Truffle grounded and capsized when attempting to enter Bahía del Sol. I was under the direction of the pilot, following the line given. I was not pushed off the line but making good way until grounded. It was hoped that following waves would lift Rum Truffle clear. After several minutes water ingress overcame the pumping efforts; she capsize and was abandoned. The crew is safe and well.
20:13 Captain Dietmar BAD NEWS OUT OF EL SALVADOR
RUM TRUFFLE
@Rum Truffle - Mark
survived but vessel is wedged sideways and submerged
20:13 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
20:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We are so awfully sorry to hear of your devastating loss! Thank God you’re safe and well! Kathryn invites you to stay on Serenity and be fed with chocolate chip biscuits and wine!
20:16 Remedy-Natalie Mark I am so sorry. Just devastating. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling.❤️❤️
20:18 Remedy-Karl Good to hear that you are ok, which is the most important part.
20:19 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff @Rum Truffle - Mark
Horrifying, devastating and terrible. Our hearts go out to you.
20:21 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
20:22 BOUNDLESS Glad you’re ok. Sorry for your loss.
20:24 ZORBA- Tomer So sorry for your loss😟, glad that the crew and you are well.

It is hard to find words
20:24 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Sad news gld you are safe
20:26 Martini Bryan & Mary So glad you’re safe - that’s what’s important.
20:29 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Fortunately, you and your crew are fine. So sorry for the loss.
20:30 Felicità🌵Gretchen 💔 So very sorry.
20:33 Pause Larry & Beth There are no words to describe your loss. Glad you are all safe. We are so sorry to hear this. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to help.
20:44 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim We have never seen anyone handle something so devastating, so well. We are on the docks if you need anything Mark.
20:49 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE
EL SALVADOR BAR
DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT UNTIL WE GET A CLEAR PICTURE AND FULL ACCUDENT REPORT

IF YOU AREVIN THE AREA PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A REPORT
IF YOU CAN SAFELY STAND WATCH PLEASE ENSURE THAT LOCALS ARE NOT SALVEGING RUM TRUFFLE
20:49 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
20:49 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Ugh! So sorry, Mark! I am at a loss for words. Devastating loss. 😢
23:05 BRIGADOON 3 We are so sorry about your crossing of the bar.
2024.03.08 Friday
08:43 SUNDOWNER Jeff At a loss for words. So glad you and crew are safe
08:53 SUNDOWNER Jeff
08:57 SECOND WIND Laurin https://www.flickr.com/gp/laurin/350o07G8X1
09:32 Fickle Muranda We are deeply sorry for this tragic situation and your great loss. You are in our hearts, prayers and thoughts.
In case you didn’t know since so much is probably going through your mind right now, there is a British embassy in San Salvador.
09:35 Fickle Muranda Our British friends were told that there was not an embassy there. But they found out for themselves that there is in fact one there.
10:01 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Galatea- Mark to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:03 Galatea- Mark Galatea- Mark joined the group.
12:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/prison-escapees-charged-murder-deaths-american-couple-presumed-dead-ya-rcna142414
14:18 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis @Rum Truffle - Mark Dennis and I are so very sorry to hear what happened. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
15:06 Qué vendrá We have a reservation from March 14-23 in San Pedro La Laguna at Atitlan Lake in Guatemala. This is a great place to learn Spanish as it has many language schools . We can't use it anymore but we also can't cancel it. If anyone is interested please contact me directly for details.
17:56 Laura- Muirgen Photos
17:56 Laura- Muirgen Off the coast of Costa Rica this morning
18:23 BISOU Robin And Tad Message from Starlink (I represent a Starlink Authorized Reseller):

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To get there, the SpaceX team is rapidly developing Starship. As part of its upcoming flight test, we're working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure boaters, cruise ships, and all other vessels either in the Gulf of Mexico near our Texas launch site or in the targeted splashdown location in the Indian Ocean are aware of these keep out areas:

This Notice to Mariners (NOTMAR) has details about the keep out areas. Keeping these areas clear in the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean is critical to safe execution of the flight test, and is only possible through mariner compliance with the NOTMAR. Please share this notice with all of your friends, family members and fellow boaters who might be in those areas!

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18:23 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
18:24 BISOU Robin And Tad Just saw this on the Starlink for boats FB page.
18:32 BRIGADOON 3 Long line off of El Salvador 13.04.616 N 088.40.377 W
18:39 BRIGADOON 3 Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.0702538955769,-88.65513783176206
18:43 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Hi, I need some advice on adhesives. We got new porthole acrylic/plexiglass lenses made locally. Yet the glue recommended by the local lens maker failed. The hinges on which the lenses are fixed are plastic. Am attaching pictures of the problem lenses and frame with hinges. Any suggestions on what to use and perhaps where to get it are welcome. Rick on Pilialoha on the hard.
18:44 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Photos
18:45 🦜Pilialoha ML & R We are in Vistamar marina
18:50 Rob on Avant Might be that the new glue is incompatible with the old glue. Did you sand off the old glue completely? An alternative to glue is extreme tape from 3m (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/cbgnawus1861/) it’s used for things like attaching rear view mirrors in cars and trucks and is very strong.
19:20 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Thank you for ideas. Very helpful.
19:27 Courage ⛵️🦜 John tapplastics has an article about gluing plastics and acrylic. Maybe it will give you some ideas of glues?

https://www.tapplastics.com/product_info/diy_articles/plexiglass_glue#
19:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Dow 795. See https://youtu.be/G-aQzoHqM80
19:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Useful tips here as well: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/help-what-sealant-is-better-than-dow-795-for-polycarbonate-229125.html
19:54 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn As alternative to Dow 795 (what I uses for our lexan windows) some folks swear by GE Silpruf used in skyscrapers: https://siliconeforbuilding.com/product/scs2000n-silpruf
20:06 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Thank you, this is very useful
20:07 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Thank you serenity
2024.03.09 Saturday
10:01 Laura- Muirgen We made the Panama coast at about 11:30 last night. Should reach Vista Mar sometime Sunday evening
10:03 OZ  Steve & Susan
TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.50869204197341,-71.67797486519092
10:24 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Strong work. Good job you guys. Not bad timing. How was the ride?
10:30 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Your PP tracking still shows you in El Salvador, BTW.
10:34 Laura- Muirgen Yeah I have to manually update the tracking so doesn’t do anything until I update it.
10:39 Laura- Muirgen The ride was good. We had one 8-10 hours of bumpy confused seas. 3-4 feet of waves some splash over the pilot house but not much. Other than that it’s been about as smooth as the open ocean can get. Very pleasant. Hardly any fish though. Just that barracuda and a few skip jacks we released. One dorado that got off 😥. And one bird that we released poor baby
11:47 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited El Mundo /Paul to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:49 El Mundo /Paul El Mundo /Paul joined the group.
11:59 El Mundo /Paul Hi posseies , I am Pavel aboard El Mundo, Oyster 56 sailing from Pacific to Europe. Started in New Zealand, did passage to Fiji, French Polynesia, Canada BC, then to Mexico along West coast Currently sailing from Chiapas MX to Panama with stopover in Nicaragua.
We are two people on board. Fair winds Pavel and Thea
12:07 Maison De Sante Welcome!
12:13 Captain Dietmar BAHIA EL SOL 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR
🚫
DO NOT ENTER

We need ...

AN ACCIDENT REPORT
DREDGING AND RE-DREDGING SCHEDULES
WRITTEN PILOT VESSEL PROCEDURES
CHANNEL MARKERS
VALIDATED AND UPDATED GPS COORDINATES
CLEAR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STANDARDIZATION & CONSISTENCY
KNOW DEPTH THROUGHOUT THE ENTRANCE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
12:13 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
12:18 Salacia / Peter We have successfully used G/Flex epoxy in this application. Helps to energize the plastic side by passing a flame over it just before you glue it. You don’t need to see any change in the plastic, so just a super quick pass of a lighter or similar is enough. Certainly no melting or discoloration. We’ve glued two latches to two separate hatches this way and they’ve been good for months.
12:21 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Thank you Salacia
12:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Join PP 23-24 on noforeignland.com if you want easy tracking. Free App. https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208
12:40 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent list!
12:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I’d be concerned with the low profile of G-Flex with thermal expansion / contraction. Most windows / hatches are bedded in a “gasket”. G-Flex is AWESOME for PVC / hypalon repair!!
12:51 Salacia / Peter This isn’t to mount the lens in the frame. It’s to attach a hinge solidly to the lens. At least as I understand it.
12:52 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Ah, that’s different! G-Flex would definitely work for that.
13:27 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Also, we need

To get the F outta here in next week or two.
13:32 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Little nerve wracking being stuck.
13:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Have all crossings been stopped until further notice?
13:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyhow, better stuck and safe than wrecked!
13:37 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Of course. Just saying
13:38 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It must suck being stuck, regardless. What’s the current horizon?
13:40 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Our timeline was to depart approximately the 18th so no hot rush at the moment. Will just have to wait until it’s safe.
13:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I hope you can leave when you want!
14:25 Courage ⛵️🦜 John @Captain Dietmar is the grounding a result of a changed entry route? Our path in and out of bahia del sol turned out to be the same (route tracked on our chartplotter) and we had minimum 10’ water depth. Perhaps the tides and swell were different during his crossing. perhaps soundings can be tested via panga to determine if a safe route like we used still exists for @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff

agree wholeheartedly with your list especially dredging a channel. that seems like a great longterm solution.

Did we read it right that the keel broke off? Is there any salvage possibility for him?

is there anything we can do to help mark? Please let us know if you learn of any needs. We don’t want to bother mark, but are standing by to help.
14:36 EVER AFTER Andrew Am I reading the tables correctly that this coming Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons are the highest slack tide in the coming days to exit BDS? Havent checked the wind forecasts for mov8ng south but Fonseca and Puesta del Sol are within reach weather permitting.
15:00 Felicità🌵Gretchen Photos
15:00 Felicità🌵Gretchen Progress in the windlass department for @LOST PEARL Onno 🎉
15:01 Felicità🌵Gretchen Send all your extra good vibes that his way that this anchor comes up soon…
15:02 Felicità🌵Gretchen Send all your extra good vibes that this anchor come up soon…
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16:10 Captain Dietmar can you please share your track with registration@panamaposse.com
16:20 Courage ⛵️🦜 John i will go log on and work on it in a few min
16:45 Captain Dietmar thank you very much
17:12 Courage ⛵️🦜 John @Captain Dietmar Bahia Del Sol Sand Bar Crossing Aid to Navigation
CAUTIONARY NOTE: this track was valid when we entered and exited with the pilot and Bill five weeks ago (we followed them, and they took this same route in and out within a matter of feet, so we took note of it). We have no way to know this is still safe passage after what happened to Rum Truffle. Please verify with your own chart, with the pilot and Bill, and onsite with a handheld depth sounder via panga to verify depths at high tide. Our speed was on average 6 knots, but we slowed down and sped up as instructed to time the waves.
To Exit:
Start at N 13 deg 17.498, W 88 deg 53.004, and head 212 deg True
Turn1 at N 13 deg 16.918, W 88 deg 53.371, and head 237 deg True
Turn2 at N 13 deg 16.753, W 88 deg 53.623, and head 175 deg True
End at N 13 deg 16.233, W 88 deg 53.577
To Enter would be reverse of above coordinates and headings.

17:14 MARIA NOA Hannes&Bri We urgently need an expert for troubleshooting a watermaker in Shelter Bay. Does anybody have a recommendation? Thank you so much 😊
17:34 Laura- Muirgen Hope you all can get out. I can’t tell you how relieved we are that we left when we did. I’m not sure what they are going to do with the bar situation. We talked with Anna and Doug who are in the marina there and they said they got stuck coming in when they came in a while back, but the next wave lifted them off and allowed them to go in. And apparently the boat in front of Rum Truffle also hit the bar, so it sounds like this has been a problem for longer than this one time. It just ended in disaster this time. I’m not sure how dredging works with a shifting bar. But I hope they come up with something that helps.
18:05 YO-D-YO Dave Been there, too old for that.
18:10 Captain Dietmar ask for John he's on the docks
18:12 Captain Dietmar yep
and then they changed it
18:19 Maison De Sante Photos
18:19 Maison De Sante Maybe route was through the newly discovered canal???
18:41 Captain Dietmar yes
19:09 Ohana Chad & Nicole What brand do you have
19:10 Rob on Avant John is on dock e.
19:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Entrance was 09:31 on 1/6/24, exit was 07:45 on 2/2/24.
19:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:17 Captain Dietmar thank you
19:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Happy to send GPX files if that helps.
20:04 Felicità🌵Gretchen Not sure of your issue. I have the name of this guy referred by someone in the posse last year (no direct experience). If he can’t help, maybe he would know someone?

*****

“Angel, Shelter Bay Marina phone +507 6611 2373. Excellent Engine Mechanic and AC Mechanic. We have used him three times. He will go as far as Bocas.”
22:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Marcus Williford of SV Sula posted this on the Southbound-Group. Thought we can help him with his request. email: mwilliford@gmail.com

I am currently in BDS, and can confirm that gathering additional sounding information is being discussed. I won't go into details until work has been done, but it will involve GFX files of recent paths, soundings, and cartography. IMHO, this is not the right forum to discuss details, nor my place.

I have a 7’-6” draft, entered without a bump in late January. Since the incident, a team went out and confirmed that there still is a 12' pathway through the bar. So, it appears that there is enough water to work with.

I am reaching out for 2 reasons, to let the community know that some form of process improvement can be expected. And, to ask that anyone who has crossed in the last 6 months and has a GFX file, please send it to my email along with the following:

- GFX file (not an image or screenshot, we need the actual raw .gfx file exported from your chartplotter track as it has details that are important inside the file).
- I can help anyone who uses B&G or OpenCPN if you can still see your trac info on the device.
- Conditions when you entered or exited. Did you feel a bump, etc
- The draft of your boat

The GFX analysis is only to gain a better understanding of how people were crossing before the incident, it is not any sort of proposed solution on its own.
For privacy reasons (if your track is like mine and is 1000+ miles long), if you give me your GFX file, I will truncate it to the local geofenced area around the bar channel before using it.

I am in no way affiliated with BDS, the marina, or Bill (other than to say I like him a lot after spending time with him). I am very upset about what happened to Mark's boat, it hits way too close to home for most of us. I'm just a cruiser with motivation trying to help in any way I can.

Thanks,
Marcus
23:09 Michael (Fin) Photos
23:16 Michael (Fin) This is the track the pilot brought us in by S= 13 16.888N 088 53.750W. Turn 1 -13 16.984N 088 53.630W. Turn 2- 13 16.965N 088 53.340W. Just after turn 1 Long Windid grounded and broached
2024.03.10 Sunday
08:03 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15.30 Utc for the atlantic and caribbean and at 16.00 utc for the Pacific
08:03 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:44 Captain Dietmar @Rum Truffle - Mark has graciously agreed to give us al a first hand account.of what happened to him
he will do so.at 1600 utc on tomorrow's pacific portion of the weekly line call.
09:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
12:04 Rum Truffle - Mark Dear all I am sorry to let you down but ii will not have the communications to do this ca
12:09 Rum Truffle - Mark Dear all I am sorry to let you down but I will not have the communications to do this call; I find my now lack of Starlink difficult!
I will craft some info and send later.
I am grateful for the support some ongoing that I have received- more later.
12:19 SECOND WIND Laurin Has anyone talked to Bill to get his assessment ?
12:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Was supposed to post on the bds cruisers stream and never did.
15:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole We are heading north to Mexico from Panama shortly. My wife said Chiapas has been confiscating food. What would be the preferred place to check in where we will likely have fewer issues? PV? Ixtapa? Navidad? Looking for options. Or are we just going to loose food so we need to bring less?
15:43 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Mexico is now enforcing the confiscating of specific foods. They were always supposed to and just in recent months have been more consistent. They didn't for us in Ensenada, but I know they are in the southern ports of entry.
15:50 Wanderlust Marcie Do you know what specifically they’re confiscating?
15:51 Captain Dietmar food is significantly cheaper in mexico so if you make sure you run out of the fresh rextricted items when you arrive you can replenish easily in chiapas/ tapachula they have Walmart sams club etc etc
16:08 Ohana Chad & Nicole Is there a list of confiscated foods?
16:09 bāsik Teal Linh Emma I agree with the Dietmar. Chiapas has walmart & Sam's Club. It's a bus ride away from the marina. There is a list of restricted items on Mexico's official website about entering the country.
16:11 bāsik Teal Linh Emma There's a list on their official website, but fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese for sure they will take.
18:32 Laura- Muirgen Made Vista Mar Marina about 12:51 today. They were great. Long 99 hour run from Bahia Del Sol for us, but we are here ready to get things squared away for our canal transit on the 19th.
21:40 Kekada II Don & Anja They also took frozen meat, fruit and vegetables at Chiapas.
21:56 Qué vendrá Check on Zulip - prohibited food items - https://chat.panamaposse.com/#narrow/stream/3-mexico-pacific-.F0.9F.87.B2.F0.9F.87.BD/topic/prohibited.20food.20imports
2024.03.11 Monday
06:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Statement issued:

Statement from Annual Salvador Rally:

We apologize for taking so long to respond to the recent, tragic events which occurred in Bahia del Sol. We've done our best to describe what happened.
We've read a few comments about this on other sites. With that in mind, we only welcome respectful comments and questions.

Incident Report: Loss of Rum Truffle
Date: March 7, 2024
Location: Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Summary:
On March 7, during high tide, the vessel Rum Truffle encountered a series of unfortunate events leading to its loss in Bahia del Sol, El Salvador. The incident occurred on a tide height of 5.2 feet and a swell measuring 2.6 feet. The tide was of a moderate height and the swell was well within acceptable levels.
Measurements taken on the previous and the following day verified the intended channel, measured between 11 - 12 feet.
Sequence of Events:
1. The entry process for Rum Truffle commenced in an area where other boats had recently been staged for arrival.
2. The vessel was directed to follow the pilot boat over the bar. After traveling a short distance, the boat was unexpectedly picked up by two consecutive waves, causing it to surf and unknowingly drift off course.
3. Following the second wave, Rum Truffle went hard aground in shallow waters on the east side of the channel.
4. Despite efforts to free the vessel, it remained grounded and began taking on water, leading to a noticeable list and heaviness in the stern.
5. A rescue operation was initiated, with one pilot boarding the vessel to secure a towline to a panga for towing.
6. During the towing attempt, Rum Truffle capsized, revealing that the keel was missing.
7. The owner was successfully rescued.
Conclusion:
The following day, a review of the entrance area with pilots confirmed the sequence of events. Unforeseen circumstances involving waves driving the boat off course led to Rum Truffle's grounding and capsizing. Despite salvage efforts, irreparable damage due to the missing keel and water ingress resulted in the loss of the vessel.

The loss of Rum Truffle has truly been a heartbreaking blow to Mark, and words seem inadequate to express the depth of our sorrow for this tragic incident. Today, I was finally able to have a private conversation with him, to discuss his feelings about the accident.

Improvements
Bahia del Sol has an exceptional safety record, overseeing more than 1,400 bar crossings since 2010, the majority of which have been without serious incidents. In contrast to practices from 14 years ago when boats arrived without prior consideration of conditions, significant efforts have been made to develop a robust bar prediction process. This advancement helps ensure that vessels transit the bar during favorable conditions.

In response to the recent accident, a review of our procedures has been undertaken, revealing areas in need of improvement. Some people have offered valuable safety suggestions but, our current capabilities are constrained. Certain recommendations necessitate governmental intervention; however, there are immediate actions within our control. The foremost initiative involves the installation of a depth finder on the pilot boat. A prescribed procedure will entail measuring the planned route before each transit to ascertain the precise location of the channel, its depth, and any potential obstacles.
At this moment, a phone application is being developed whereby anyone with a phone and depth instrument aboard their vessel can measure portions of the entrance and have it uploaded to a chart. Today I had a meeting with a representative of yacht fishermen who transit the entrance often. They indicated an eagerness to use the application. By crowdsourcing, we think it will not take long to gather valuable and accurate data.
The pilot boat will be equipped with suitable safety gear such as a towing bridle, boarding ladder for aiding individuals in the water, and other essential items.
Additionally, for more complex tasks like dredging operations at the entrance, a comprehensive plan and specialized equipment will be necessary. For the long term, we are establishing a boating association that advocates for safety improvements and represents the interests of boat owners and businesses. This group can pressure the government for necessary safety enhancements, that contribute significantly to maritime safety.

Bottom Line

Bahia del Sol is still open for boaters. If you decided to change your plans, please know that we are still here to assist with information or support for alternative nearby destinations.

If you can help, there’s a GoFundMe for Mark here https://www.gofundme.com/rum-truffle-wrecked-then-striped
That said, it’s very disappointing knowing locals are pillaging a man’s home while he’s down. Hopefully Nayib Bukele can step up and facilitate the changes needed. #elsalvador #elsalvadorimpresionante #hotelbahiadelsol #bahiadelsol
06:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn There was no mention of the grounding of the preceding vessel prior. I find that no hint of pilot boat error / responsibility in this statement rather shocking.
06:54 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1330 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76033473810932,-80.04380452497448
07:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn As well, there statement had no mention of the inherent risk in crossing the bar. Sorry, we wouldn’t do it again!
07:15 Captain Dietmar since mark can not be on the call
we will set aside some time to generate a list of follow up questions. Our next concern needs to be how to help vessels exit safely.
07:30 Courage ⛵️🦜 John two thoughts to help with that conversation:

without/before longterm dredging (a must imo), then a crowdsourced chart of known safe passage routes (already being gathered) followed up with depth sounding the optimal route to confirm no obstacles within minimum 50’ wide channel, then proceeding on that exact route at only the highest tides may be the only “safe” way out.

using a more powerful towing vessel would aid with staying on that course but introduces non-trivial risk of bow cleat damage with the inevitable vertical acceleration in the surf.

In advance of the app going live, I have also privately suggested old school panga and handheld depth sounding of the entire sandbar entrance to verify the crowdsourced safe route is indeed the best one.
07:38 Courage ⛵️🦜 John unsent a message.
07:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John neither would we. “still open for boaters” is a shocking denial of risk
07:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It’s outrageous. Frankly, it pisses me off. This whole “statement” does more harm than good, IMHO.
07:43 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn How could I trust its author!?
07:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sorry, trying to remain gestalt is challenging. I’ll shut up now.
07:48 Courage ⛵️🦜 John I was literally just saying to Kristine that It pisses me off too. Anything short of “bar is closed until further notice” is grossly negligent. This is more than about safety equipment, boarding ladders, and tow lines. That bar crossing is dangerous as now proven. And until someone has surveyed that entrance with depth soundings any attempt to cross it is “winging it” and as a captain I will not condone that for our yacht or anyone else.
07:51 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
3807 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.84008268297517,-77.20711011784681
07:52 Perception - Jim
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69894424717059,-92.39192164150302
07:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208
07:57 Courage ⛵️🦜 John ugh i meant it does not appear credible. wish there was an edit button
07:57 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.3007948945518,-88.89231214297324
07:58 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369732201674077,-79.95109296695516
07:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn You can “unsend” and resend.
08:02 Courage ⛵️🦜 John completely agree. unless I misremember, there have been more than a few thankfully temporary groundings in the past month just counting posse boats.

at first thought it does not appear credible to pin this loss solely on drifting off course due to surfing two waves. mark said after the loss he was following the panga. mark would know if he was off course, and so far has not mentioned that here. Is there any route tracking for Rum Truffle to confirm or refute the drifting off course theory?
08:02 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt
JC7C+8GJ, Garrote, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.612397,-79.579367
08:05 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Where was this statement issued?
08:06 S/VFIN (Susan) Some observations on the BAHIA DEL SOL TRAGEDY: There are conflicting reports of tides here on different apps. How do we know which one is correct? EG: Windy shows one tide and a surfline app for Costa del Sol shows another. There are others. Knowing the tide is one issue. 2. There is an observable wickedly strong current here. This is following each tidal change. I believe, but nobody has assisted me here with their local knowledge, (yet here I am)this is preceded by a slack of some limited duration. I assume, again no local input having been offered, thats when a boat could transit the bar. How much time does one have? ( note: RT was the last of 3 boats, was it too late?) What is the depth and width of this channel that we must transit? Who is the pilot, who employs him, what are his qualifications and what is his experience and what is his local knowledge? How many boats have had incidents here before this? Bottomed, broached or other dangerous occurrences. We believe now that we have not been given the whole picture. This is just a start.
08:26 EVER AFTER Andrew While it would be a long passage to sail from Chiapas to Puesta Del Sol Nicaragua, I believe bypassing BDS for most cruisers is the only viable option in the future. Nobody wishes to place the future at risk and no one is giving BDS a vote of confidence.
Two points...
We did enter and exit BDS without incident t in the past month and we draft 7 feet. Just because we had success, would I do it every again, absolutely not.
2. I believe this season we are the only PP cruisers that have stopped over at Puesta del Sol. There isn't a bar crossing to enter. A pilot isn't required. The channel is narrow and unmarked but with the proper coordinates I'm confident in reentry and exit. Juanita that work at PDS is an incredible asset. The docks are acceptable. The pool is clean and Flor de Cana is a 30 min car rental for a run tour. Please reply if you want to know more of one week our Nicaragua experience.
08:31 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’d like to know more.
08:34 bāsik Teal Linh Emma That's exactly what we did. We skipped bahia del sol because bar conditions were not ideal and went into Puesta del sol. We had a great time there. Juanita is awesome.
08:39 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It was posted here (open group): https://groups.io/g/southbound-group/
08:39 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Hello Andrew! Not sure if you are on Zulip but your Nicaragua experience would be perfect t to be shared there for the fleet. Thank you; we are very interested as we are just leaving Acapulco and had plans to stay in BDS.
08:48 Remedy-Natalie Any information would be awesome
08:49 Remedy-Natalie We have decided to skip BDS. Currently in Chiapas. Today we are heading in an inland tour of Guatemala then extending our land trip into El Salvador. We still want to see the country and this is a reasonable way to go about it.
08:53 🦜Maison de Sante Facebook
09:04 Laura- Muirgen They are saying it will take 15 days to get a cruising permit for Panama once we apply in Panama City. Has anyone has that problem?
09:06 BISOU Robin And Tad
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.25513545772245,-105.6790862174295
09:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I think PP tracking remains an open issue that I'm confident will be resolved.
09:11 OKISOLLO Jeanne
Mulegé Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.80370115191092,-111.8506082571855
09:11 fickle - Ben Here are some tangentially related observations I have made, having spent 10 months in the Bahia and seen many many boats cross the bar in both directions.

Regarding tides and current, there are two official tide stations that I’m aware of: Acajutla and La Union. Bahia del Sol (technically Estero de Jaltepeque) is between them. The tide charts for these two stations are very close in timing and tide height. So with my limited knowledge of tidal dynamics I would guess that the tide schedule at the Bocana is similar. Inside the estuary there are strong tidal currents, with slack tide at the Bahia del Sol Hotel occurring approximately 40 minutes later than indicated at the tide stations. The ebb seems much stronger than the flood. Bill has been observing ocean swell and tide patterns for however many years he’s been there and will have more accurate statistics, but that’s the tide situation. As soon as slack high tide ends, conceivably there would be water beginning to flow out from the Estuary and then you’d start to have current against swell (and in the afternoon, often wind as well). That would seem to cause increased wave height and shortened period.

During the course of a couple of months, I watched the terrain of the beach completely change. When we first arrived in late April 2023, the beach was level with the hotel grounds out for a hundred yards or so and then dropped off gradually. The beach would only extend slightly at low tide. Later on in the summer the beach shifted. The water started to take sand away until there was a 6 foot cliff right up at the lifeguard tower. In fact they had to move the tower back to keep it from falling over. The lifeguard tower at the military resort next door was undercut and fell down. The beach at low tide actually extended out several hundred yards and at high tide there was no beach. The lifeguard told me this is normal and happens every three years or so, and then the beach fills back in the way it was. I imagine the sandbar undergoes significant changes as well. Our track entering the estuary in April 2023 was certainly different from our track exiting in early February 2024.

Regarding the pilot: the hotel employs the pilot and owns the panga that he uses. He gets paid $10 a day. The pilot that guided us in quit around Christmas time and a different pilot guided us out. Bill as far as I know does not get paid anything by the hotel and does not make piloting decisions. He goes along on every crossing to help translate, take photos, and welcome cruisers to El Salvador. As far as I know he does all this on a volunteer basis as a service to the cruising community and to help the local community by bringing the cruising economy to them. Any advice he gives I take as someone who has seen a lot and knows a lot but I still have to make my own decision on conditions and safety.

The fact is that thousands of boats have crossed that sandbar over the years without incident and some have had incidents. I have personally seen many boats cross without the assistance of the pilot when conditions were benign. I’ve seen 5 boats enter one after another and the full keel boat that went first broached and recovered and all others surfed in without any excitement. I’ve seen two enter and two leave on the same tide and wave as they passed each other. We personally asked Bill to tell us a date to enter with the least drama and had no drama. The exit was bumpier but we picked the day and arrived late due to the port captain arriving 40 minutes late to check us out.

Depth sounders do get thrown off by the suspended sand when the waves are pounding; ours did. The channel that gets mapped out today could be in a different place next week. That’s why the pilot is important as someone who in theory stays up to date on the movements from day to day and can read the waves and know where the channel is and if conditions are conducive to safe crossing.
09:13 Courage ⛵️🦜 John depending on which port you can get it faster, but panama city is two weeks. they give you a temporary permit so no worries in meantime. your agent may be able/willing to bring it yo you when issued. erick will.
09:15 BOUNDLESS We are in Panama, we’re getting our cruising permit today and they said they would email it within two weeks
09:21 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Yes… we went to Panamá City and filled out the application for our cruising permit. After you apply for the permit, it takes 2 weeks to get the permit.
09:22 SUNDOWNER Jeff
Bastimentos, Bastimento, Provincia de Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.310068,-82.175729
09:23 BOUNDLESS
Manzana 080814 156468, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.911633321643112,-79.5215042216954
09:24 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
09:28 X Factor - Mike That is great information Ben, it would be nice if Bill had put out info like this so that people could understand the dynamics of the bar and pilot boat.
09:28 Ohana Chad & Nicole It took awhile for us too. They emailed it to us and we went about our business as if we had one from day one. Don’t sweat it.
09:28 X Factor - Mike
Peñol, Antioquia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=6.216302,-75.223339
09:31 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.01562591710787,-113.4894401822694
09:34 El Mundo /Paul Photos
09:34 El Mundo /Paul Hi, looking for information about entering Puesta del Sol Nicaragua, what is suggested tide heighth (i am 8.5ft deep), and any other recomendations?
09:36 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Ben, thanks for this information. Five years ago Jeariene and I entered BDS without incident. During the exit. Bill insisted that we close our gangway. We thought that was ridiculous, but he was adamant about it. He really cares about the safety of the cruisers. I hate seeing the negativity expressed against the pilot without being an eyewitness. We read what Bill observed, we should wait to get Mark's observation. Our opinions should not be voiced on this platform. We just want the facts. And unfortunately, I have just supplied an opinion.
09:38 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly panama posse line call starts in 60 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and in 90 minutes for the Pacific
09:38 Rob on Avant We’re 8ft. We entered at high tide in company with another boat of similar draft. Entering at high tide also ensures least current (although there is always some). Be aware you’re on the edge of gps accuracy using the waypoints, so use of mk. 1 eyeball is also recommended. The channel is narrow. In some wind conditions, or if there is significant rain, the conditions are worse.
09:46 French Kissing-John
Cl. 25 #10B-58, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.41622062109484,-75.54464400686065
09:48 ROLLING THUNDER Puesta-del-Sol-buoys.pdf
09:48 Rob on Avant Great comments Ben.
09:55 ROLLING THUNDER Detailed information is avialable on the Zulip site. If you enter the coordinates listed in the Puesta del Sol pdf into your chart plotter you will create a virtual channel with starboard and port channel markers on your plotter. We followed this in and had no problems. We draw 5.5 ft.
10:05 CHALLENGE Olivia It took about that for us Dec 2023 but once checked in with immigration our agent said it did not influence our travel and we cruised without it and just emailed it to shelter bay later on. We went to san Blas, linton bay, shelter bay marina and had no issues saying it was in process.
10:10 🦜Maison de Sante
H48Q+278, El Porvenir, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.562617015537844,-78.86280030012131
10:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:21 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Hotel Bahía del Sol
Costa del Sol, La Paz : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.299095,-88.892988
10:38 Remedy-Karl That may be our destination as BDS is now ano-go for us. How is the electric service at the dock?
10:45 Remedy-Karl No, that's called having a discussion.
10:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Question for the group ref checking into Panama from Costa Rica: Does Erick manage check in as part of his services (e.g. as @French Kissing-John have done), and/or is it best to use Carlos (Boca Chica - as @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole have done) for the entry permit? We've heard both versions. Will also post this question on Zulip.
10:53 French Kissing-John FKL used Carlos for check in. Erick arranged our cruising permit and then our canal transit
10:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Okay, so both, each for their own thing. Thanks.
10:54 French Kissing-John Correct
11:37 Rob on Avant I suggest any questions re: Bahia del sol be posted here for easy collection. (And clarity).
12:08 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Matador Steph&Stuart to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:09 LOST PEARL Onno Group call ended.
12:14 Remedy-Karl Another BSD question: what technique have you used for the lead line? My thought, dropping the line while standing in a panga would account for an extra 4 feet of "depth".
12:18 Remedy-Karl BDS*
12:28 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Here are some of the questions folks asked for Bill during today's Line call ref the BDS incident, in case some missed it and want to add to the list (sorry if I missed any):

- Muirgen / Scott: the VHF Bill uses for communication is hand held, which is not ideal when Bill is trying to stay in the pilot boat. Can a hands free VHF be used to improve communication between vessels?
- Long Windid: why only now is this coming to light? Gross negligence ref lack of reporting on incidence.
- Tidings of Joy: what resources does Bill use for swell and weather information so Jeff can make his own decision on when to leave?
- Weebles / Pete: what kind of bottom scanning equipment will be used to make proper 3D scanning vs just depth sounding?
- SV Serenity / Mark: Bill said the line was sounded. Can he provide information on the depth and track, including width of the line (i.e. evidence this was done and how)?
- El Mundo / Paul: met friend who is aware of three vessels being lost on the bar. Can Bill verify?
- X-Factor / Mike: what is problem with lack of VHF communication?
- Marcus / SV Ula (sp?) is conducting study of GPX tracks. Can this be shred?
- Courage / John: why did Navy not respond?
- SV Serenity / Mark: How was looting allowed? What can be done to prevent looting if such an occurrence happens again?
- Tess / French Kissing Life: communicated with Bill a lot before crossing. Can Bill include in his email brief standard safety information including instructions on what to do if grounded?
- Dietmar: can we get the name and number of prior and current pilots.

12:31 S/VFIN (Susan) correction: Marcus from S/V SULA
12:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks! Also meant *shared vs shred.
12:32 S/VFIN (Susan) Haha yeah
12:54 El Mundo /Paul I am trying to get in contact with Juanita /Marina Puesta del sol to chevk if i am allowed to come to check-in to Nicaragua, but no response via email,vhf nor phone (it seems like published numbers are wrong). I sent my papers to marina on Friday and announced arrival, they only confirmed they have enough information but i got no official approval. Anyone has experience, i am thinking of entering with yellow flag on high tide, to check in person. Any suggestions?
thanks .
13:01 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Marina Puesta Del Sol
+50588800013
+50588800013

13:02 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Text her via whatsapp to let her know when you will be arriving and she will arrange for immigration to come to the marina to check you in. Have small bills to pay them directly.
13:05 Matador Steph&Stuart Matador Steph&Stuart joined the group.
13:10 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I would like to throw out another consideration about the BDS bar crossing. One thing I found in common with the bar crossing. Over the years, It seems the third boat has issues. I’ve always wondered if people are counting how many swells per set. I do know there is usually 2-3 much larger waves in every set. Perhaps, Bill could change how many boats at one time. It seems there is enough time for two boats. He can always run back and guide the third boat in separately.
13:15 SUNDOWNER Jeff Juanita will tell you the fees for each. Try to have exact amounts, they do not have change.
13:17 Matador Steph&Stuart Good morning. We are Steph and Stuart on Matador of Hamble. Its a Rival 41 monohull. We've sailed from the UK to Pacific Mexico via the Med, Caribbean, East Coast of US, western Caribbean/central America. We've met many of you in person but have only just managed to join this app. Currently anchored in Zihuat and heading north shortly.
13:17 BISOU Robin And Tad Hey Steph you did it! Well done and welcome!
13:26 El Mundo /Paul I dont have the whatsup number
13:27 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Marina Puesta Del Sol
+50588800013
+50588800013

13:32 El Mundo /Paul It worked like charm, thank you so much, its weird the number is not published 😊
13:41 Pause Larry & Beth @Cerca Trova-Bruce
14:19 Laura- Muirgen Can someone direct me how to get on Zulip
14:25 Galatea- Mark Hi everyone! I'm trying to get Open CPN set up for the first time. Can anyone direct me to the best place to get charts and how to install them? I've tried to install the charts from the Posse website but can't seem to get it to work.
14:27 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/seminars
14:27 Captain Dietmar email registration@panamaposse.com
14:49 Perception - Jim A couple questions for folks with Starlink ROAM plans who have both passed the coast of Nicaragua and spent time in Puesta del Sol. 1) Does Starlink work here? The availability map shows the country as "COMING SOON". 2) Assuming it does work, do you have to run Mobile Priority when in Puesta del Sol?
14:54 Remedy-Karl Also, what about using Global Roam there instead of Regional Roam?
15:14 El Mundo /Paul Photos
15:14 El Mundo /Paul i just switched off priority data and this is what i get here 5 miles westwards from marina
15:27 EVER AFTER Andrew Regarding Puesta del Sol. Sorry we missed the line call today as we were checking in at Playa Cocos.
Basik Linh put the contact in on line app to reach PDS. They want to know you're coming 5 days in advance. Check in for us was $261. ($120 of which was 2 taxi rides for the officials to come to the Marina. The process is seamless. Juanita will be there to interpret if needed. Each official takes a payment. Have small US bills. They won't make change.
Juanita will arrange a car for rental. It was about $80 daily, but a portion of which is delivering the car to the marina. Juanita even bought Laurie SIM card.
Don't be surprised if you are their only guest. 2018 was a very tough time for Nic politically. Then COVID happened and even fewer guests came to PDS. (They are trying to make a comeback).
Nic has a lot of AG land, mostly sugar cane to make into Rum. Flor de Cana rum does public and VIP tours. We did the private VIP for $80 each and we're each given a bottle of 18 year rum . Nics surprisingly cleaner than we expected. Roadside trash is minimal.
Cordoba is a colonial city similar to Antigua GT. It's not quite as pretty. Leon was a half day visit and a good place to reprovision. Las Pinitas on the coast is a fun surf stop. Stay at Jake's on the Beach. (Laurie left 2 yeti cups there. Grab them for us if you can). Darin's the owner. Jake's is his Dog.
Others have provided the entry and exit channel coordinates. As always, pass thru in daylight on higher tides.
There's not much else to add. As a stopover before transiting the Papagayos, PDS just made sense. That will probably be even more the case as Bahia del Sol is now less of a viable option.
Plàn ccordingly with Memo in Chiapas when you should check out of Mex to time yourself entering Puesta Del Sol in daylight with lots of water under your keel.
15:45 🦜Maison de Sante As funny as it sounds, they do respond on Facebook messenger
15:52 French Kissing-John Hey guys, welcome to the posse!
16:01 Triaena. Tom & Patty unsent a message.
16:14 Rob on Avant For stopovers on the pacific coast, bay of fonseca is good too. You can anchor just inside the bay on the east (Nicaragua ) or west (el Salvador) side. Avant anchored on the El Salvador side after leaving El Salvador Bahia del sol to allow us to adjust our timing to arrive at high tide at the entrance to Puesta del sol. Great holding, very calm. Boats anchoring on the Nicaragua side have reported being visited by the Nicaragua coast guard in the night (an annoyance if you anchored for a good nights rest), but we didn’t see any El Salvador naval presence.
16:33 EVER AFTER Andrew Rob brings up some solid advice about B. Fonseca. We crossed at night thru a maze of very big commercial fishing trawlers. His idea to sail the coast and tuck inside B. Fonseca is smart.
17:09 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena When we sailed into bay of Fonseca we made a point of going into isla tigra and stayed a couple nights on anchor in Amanpala Honduras it was a great experience with super easy check in and check out they only get about 3-5 boats a year and are very happy to see cruisers.
17:14 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Spelling error correction……puerto Amapala
18:05 SUNDOWNER Lynn Photos
18:06 SUNDOWNER Lynn Sunrise over Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá
18:43 YO-D-YO Dave I believe 'coming soon' is along the lines of plans being available. We had starlink at puesta del sol.
18:56 SUNDOWNER Jeff Starlink worked for us at Puesta Del Sol
19:28 Remedy-Karl Good, you have service! Which plan do you have?
19:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
19:35 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sunset - Bahia Biesanz, Quepos
21:32 YO-D-YO Dave Starlink mobile, or whatever they call it now.
21:44 Remedy-Karl I'm guessing that's Regional Roam for $150 monthly. Global is $200. Thx!
2024.03.12 Tuesday
06:36 El Mundo /Paul Regional mobile, about 60$ monthly plus priority data when needed 😊
10:50 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Daze Dream Dayna to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:50 SV Daze Dream Dayna SV Daze Dream Dayna joined the group.
10:53 SV Daze Dream Dayna Hi first time on line. Is audio automatically on?
11:03 Captain Dietmar this is the text chat room - live calls are on monday and you will get an invite to join - when you do pleae mute yoru mike
11:09 DawnPatrol LaneyMark @Captain Dietmar Please add Dayna on Daze Dream to the BDS line group!
11:12 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene DawnPatrol- Are you saying there is a separate Line group for BDS?
11:18 Captain Dietmar yes there is for those who are there not for lurkers
11:20 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Got it.
12:27 BOUNDLESS Transit day on Boundless!
12:27 BOUNDLESS https://share.icloud.com/photos/001cI_7-xJAsPVBVqMdYcN9zg
12:27 BOUNDLESS Goodbye Pacific!
12:30 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe passage
12:32 BOUNDLESS Thx, 23kn gusts on Lake Gatun!
13:11 Fickle Muranda For anyone one passing though Golfito, Costa Rica and likes to drink liquor 😋.
I highly recommend paying a visit to the duty free over by the airport, which is very close depending on where you are anchored or which marina. We’ve been anchored in front of Banana Bay and it’s less than a 10 minute very cheap taxi drive.
For example, we love to sip on rum and LOVE Centenario.
The 20 year Centenario at the grocery store is $60USD or even way more than that, depending. But at duty free it’s only $30.
The 12 year Centenario at the grocery stores is $40 plus. At duty free it’s only $20USD
We saw amazing prices on Gin and Tequila too.
You just need to bring your passport.

13:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent suggestion! Will look for it when passing through.
13:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @Fickle Muranda, I'm assuming it's here? https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTm8gDsmZWfH8Mx37?g_st=ic
13:24 Captain Dietmar BILL ANSWERS.pdf
13:24 Captain Dietmar HERE ARE BILL'S ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS Q'S

*The question is, is there any real possibility of having this entrance dredged? And if there isn't, this is not an entrance that should ever be attempted.*

A dredging operation was conducted in 2019 at the entrance, with a navy tugboat utilizing a drag, which increased the average depth by 3 to 4 feet. The increased depth lasted for 5 months following the completion of the dredging process. We are taking steps to solicit the government for renewed help in this area
The second part of your question is up to you.

*We did not see the 12 feet plus size that we were expecting to see in the store, 8 foot 6 . We went out at a high water spring on a flat, calm day with absolutely no wind, and we did not see 12 feet plus size as expected.*

Channel depths vary based on tide levels and the specific location of the channel. Typically, these depths have been recorded at an average of 12 feet, although variations may occur resulting in depths lower than this standard. While regular verification of depths has not been a standard practice in the past, we always record the depth when reported by transiting vessels.
Depth recording and charting equipment has been purchased and procedures are being written to make regular depth recordings.

*Question to Bill is, if you mapped out the channel and the line, I'd like to see a track of that line with its depth and its width so that it can be verified by a third party That's my question*

At this moment this data is not available however, soon we will have depth charts and shareable data.

*Did the last pilot quit in December and this is a new pilot starting December ?*

Yes, one of the pilots quit to seek another job. The hotel replaced him with one of their other pilots.

*What is that person's experience level is and how they chose that person.*

I am not familiar with the selection process since the pilots work for the hotel. I do know that all of them have years of experience and I put my life in their hands.
 
*So my question is, are they going to have a depth sounder interface to a chart plotter that can give a position of the channel, and then email that by a, I think it's a GPX file to all the people that are coming in and out so that they can put that into their chart plotter.*

This is out of my area of expertise however, my technical guy says we will be able to supply transiting vessels with a chart. How we do that I can not answer.

*How many vessels hit the ground each season Has This has been a continual problem ?*

During a recorded 585 bar crossings there are four instances of touching the bottom, Rum Truffle not with standing.

*Yes, we were talking about the shoal, and obviously it's the sediment coming out of the estuary is what's moving, but the shoals do not move. So can we at least get a warning of buoys on the hard surfaces that we know are not going to be moved?*

Installation of marker buoys is a task typically undertaken at the government level. However, in our case the shallow sand shoals are indicated by breaking waves in all but the calmest weather. It is important to note that sand shoals can and do shift and move over time making buoys ineffective.

*I want a report of all the boats that have had trouble getting in here and that Bill is aware of.*

A difficult question to answer depending on how you define trouble. Years ago, before we developed a bar prediction program, boats encountered difficulties more often given the fact that they just showed up with out regard to ocean conditions and departed with little regard as well. In those days some boats had things washed off the deck, get pooped, etc Now,we consult our database to choose the best time to transit the entrance. Keep in mind that wind and wave predictions are just that, predictions. They can be and sometimes are wrong. As well we are dealing with an ocean which is not 100% predictable.
 
*I just want to know what Bill uses for weather reporting and to determine the swell height and what he uses to make his no-go, no-go decisions.*

Previously I used Buoy Weather but they discontinued the charts I used. Now, I use Windy with a customized wave display. To select acceptable conditions I consider the swell, height of tide, and my data base. The data base contains information for each crossing:
Height of tide
Time of day
Swell prediction and period
Expected conditions vs actual conditions
Name of boat (more recently)
Generally speaking, once the swell is reaching 4.3 feet (1.3m) on any tide we get concerned. On higher tides we have more tolerance to the swell height as opposed to lower tides.

*What type of depth sounding equipment is he going to put in ?*

The sounder is a Garmin Striker 7cv. It is being installed as I write. The hotel sent a photo but I have not seen it yet.

*Yeah. Hey, my question is, what is the problem with the lack of VHF communication during the crossing?*

I’m not sure to what instance you refer but, I you are questioning the loss of radio communication with Rum Truffle, it was because his radio was damaged. We always carry at least two fully charged hand held VHF radios.
 
*Since we heard that the Navy, or at least their version of the Navy, I thought I heard from the first-hand account, did nothing, I would ask very clearly, what is the role of the Navy on maritime incidents, and why did they not respond?*

I am not familiar with the Navy’s charter but, I assume in part is to assist vessels in distress. Typically, they rescue pangas or search for drowning victims. They have no experience rescuing sailboats because this was the first.

The Navy captain and immigration officials at the hotel were monitoring the rescue operations on the radio. The captain alerted the base and 3 or 4 boats responded however, active rescue/salvage efforts were already underway by three local boats. Adding more boats to the mix would have complicated matters. The Navy returned briefly to the base to obtain some equipment the rescuers requested. Both the Navy and National Police stood by until we returned Mark to the hotel. In the meantime, Jean was at the hotel contacting Marina Chiapas to obtain copies of the boat papers and passport.

*We'd like to see if Bill could put together an email or part of that email on, here's what to expect, here's what's going to happen during the crossing in case of an emergency, this is what is going to, you know, in case you hit the bar, this is what you could expect to do?*

We are writing procedures for emergency response and I will be happy to share it when they are completed. In short order we are making a towing bridle for the pilot boat and adding a boarding ladder.

*Are there authorities that can be marshaled to help protect the assets and personal belongings of those of us who hopefully won't experience this?*

The Navy and the local National Police are supposed to provide these services and we have their contacts. The Navy and local police are undermanned and underequipped. They do what they can but you can not expect American standards.

*Okay, so we're getting the guys out of there and perhaps the time we find out the correct time and hire an airplane or drone that can actually visualize the channel at the time of exit.*

This sounds like an interesting idea. If I read correctly, the pilot boat could go along the intended entry/exit route followed by a drone to help visualize the route. If I am not correct, please tell me.

*I would like the name and phone number for the current pilot that was part of this procedure.*

The pilot’s name is Rogelio however, I do not want to give out his personal phone number. If you would like to speak to his supervisor you can call the hotel.

*What is the tidal data that work for Bahia del Sol*

There are any number of sites that publish tidal data. For example, Windy has one associated with their swell program. I use an onboard tidal program (WXTIDE) with La Libertad as the reporting station. The tides in Bahia are approximately 40 minutes later however, we rely on the La Libertad times to make sure we always have incoming current.

13:49 PRIYA Brandt Photos
13:50 PRIYA Brandt Priya and critters at Isla Isabel, Nayarit.
14:19 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks for sharing. With regards to:
14:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn "Question to Bill is, if you mapped out the channel and the line, I'd like to see a track of that line with its depth and its width so that it can be verified by a third party That's my question

At this moment this data is not available however, soon we will have depth charts and shareable data."

If tracks (lines) were mapped out, then how does the pilot "use" these? Perhaps he relies on memory and visual references? I'm assuming mapping out in a chart plotting application would only be useful to yachties with equipment.
14:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Does anyone have experience using a solar oven on board? Are they worth it? Do they work well? What brand would you recommend?
14:28 Fickle Muranda We absolutely love our Go Sun. It’s one of my favorite items onboard. Especially when it’s too hot to want to use the oven or to save battery space (we converted our oven to electric) I only wish we had gotten the bigger version.
14:42 Fickle Muranda Photos
14:43 Fickle Muranda We would take it to the beach with us too. (This one is Karunas).
16:09 BISOU Robin And Tad Panama prices for alcohol are much less than CR and you have the duty free area in Colon if you are staying at Shelter Bay Marina.
16:22 Fickle Muranda I had meant but forgotten to say that I say all of this without knowing what Panama prices are like. So thank you for that. This is good news.
Also, we discovered it at the end of our time in Costa Rica and were feeling a bit raped by some of the prices.

16:34 X Factor - Mike Can you please add me?
17:16 Remedy-Karl I suspect that the number of people reported as having touched bottom is inaccurate at 4 as Long Winded just did and someone just PM'd Natalie because of the Facebook discussion and thought that their touching bottom was normal. If PP members have touched please respond to that effect.
18:09 SongOfTheSea_Grant Song of the Sea officially left Galapagos and we are on our way to Marquesas 🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
18:12 Kekada II Don & Anja When we entered BDS end of January one of our engines cut out and depth dropped to 4ft in the few seconds before restarting so I can see how quickly and easily you move from the channel which was showing 8 to 12 ft between swells. Luckily we draw less than 3ft.
18:20 Rob on Avant Yay!
18:43 X Factor - Mike Agreed, Long Windid, Fickle, Karuna, Rum Truffle and this person(not sure the boat name) Joakim Norrgård. Is it possible the Bill doesn't actually know who hits or is he hiding the truth?
18:48 Rob on Avant Maybe we should ask “who touched and told Bill?”, since unreported touched couldn’t make it into Bill’s records.
18:59 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe journey
19:00 Laura- Muirgen @Captain Dietmar can you add me to BDS line group please
19:07 fickle - Ben Are you thinking Sylvia af Wasa? I hadn’t heard about that one. Also Fickle got stopped by a wave and wondered if we touched just because of how slow we were to get moving again but didn’t feel any bump. On arrival to Costa Rica all our paint and barnacles on the keel were still intact. So I don’t think we actually hit.
19:19 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SV Daze Dream Brent to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
19:20 Captain Dietmar are you inside or have you left ?
19:44 Remedy-Karl Then you should also ask "did Bill ask everyone or wait for spontaneous reports". Either way it doesn't matter. What DOES matter is that even a cursory look gives us more than 4. I think that all anyone asks is an honest and complete picture of the risks.
19:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:49 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Lake Suchitlan, El Salvador
19:50 BOUNDLESS Photos
19:51 BOUNDLESS Puente Atlantico, on the Caribe side of the canal. Successful transit, goodbye Pacific, for now, hello Caribbean
19:52 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Congratulations Boundless!!Well done 👍
19:53 fickle - Ben Congrats!! 🎉
19:58 BOUNDLESS Photos
19:58 BOUNDLESS Fun tip, you can watch yourself on the live WebCams while you’re going through!
20:00 Rob on Avant Welcome to shelter bay!
20:10 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Welcome to Shelter Bay!
20:39 Qué vendrá I posted our experiences from staying in Golfo de Fonseca and arriving in Puesta del Sol on Zulip. Please take a look and comment there if you are insterested.
21:47 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena Photos
21:59 Qué vendrá Photos
22:00 Qué vendrá Brigadoon lll and Qué vendrá got to Puesta del Sol in Nicaragua.
23:21 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Aren’t you in Panama already?
23:23 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll How many reports of touching bottom or scary entry/exits have you seen here on Line since you’ve signed up?
23:24 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Prior to Rum Truffles episode?
23:51 Remedy-Natalie Karl is sleeping but I'll chime in. Today I received a private message on Facebook asking what was shared on the Line call in regards to the incident. This person shared with me he had a similar event with a significant wave hitting him on the stern turning him sideways. It scared him but since Bill didn't seem concerned he thought it was just a normal process to turn 90 degrees in the pass, get hit with another wave but eventually make it in safely. He never said anything because he didn't realize how dire the situation could have become. I wonder how many proud Captains out there have had this happen but never talk about the situation. At this point I dont really care what happens bc we made the decision to skip this stop. Even though we have a catamaran and probably wouldn't have any issues it isn't worth it to me. We've done over 15,000nm including entering atolls in the South Pacific so we have done some risky entrances but I feel this bar is too shallow for our vessel. Each person will need to make their own determination but having all the facts sure does help.
2024.03.13 Wednesday
06:18 Laura- Muirgen we are inside still
08:14 Laura- Muirgen @BOUNDLESS I was confused on the question.. thought you meant something else.. we have left BDS.. just needed to add a couple things to the line BDS that I thought might help. Didn't mean to confuse you on us being in.
08:15 Laura- Muirgen Sorry was confused on this question. We are on the outside. Just wanted to add a couple things that I thought might help on the BDS line. Didn't mean to confuse you..
09:11 Captain Dietmar no worries
09:27 NextChapter, Shawna Congratulations @BOUNDLESS
Hope to see you three on the Caribe side ❤️
10:03 TIAMAT Owen We decided to skip BDS after speaking to two boats in La Cruz who had scary bar crossings. I don’t specifically remember whether they touched bottom or had other sources of trouble, but the whole situation feels like less-than-ideal bar crossings have been normalized, and they shouldn’t be.
10:03 TIAMAT Owen See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalization_of_deviance
11:20 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Hey, long time no hear from. Hope all is going well.
Interesting article. I think it may be applicable here. But I, personally, don’t have enough information to put my two cents in. But very interesting article.
Miss seeing you guys. Was hoping to catch up but looks unlikely at this time. So, all my best to you and keep me up with your travels and adventures even after the season please. Fair winds my friends.
11:20 Martini Bryan & Mary We have a reservation for a slip at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, CR. We need to head back to the states during that time has anyone had someone there watch their boat, wash it, clean the bottom? We’ll need a recommendation please.
11:26 Maison De Sante Pez Vela has very good 24 hr security with people and cameras and lots of fancy sport-fishing boats there deterring petty theft. The office staff is very friendly and can likely recommend someone for cleaning or other services. I forgot the guy’s name who cleaned our bottom - it’s definitely a place you want someone to clean the bottom. It’s dirty and crocs around
11:31 Martini Bryan & Mary Ok thanks, should we adjust the schedule and leave the boat at a different marina?
11:38 Maison De Sante Pez Vela is a great marina. They have good staff, security, restaurants, shops, and good workers at their boat yard. If you need any technical work done on your boat- they probably have the most skilled workers in CR. Also, it’s walking distance to town. By dirty I mean the water in the marina due to some trash in the water and when we were there one of the fishing boats had a diesel leak that caused a slick in the water. I do not mean to deter you, just offer our experience with the place.
11:45 Maison De Sante Videos
11:45 Maison De Sante Pez vela marina- short videos
11:45 Maison De Sante Videos
12:00 Felicità🌵Gretchen That’s a good way to put that.
13:33 Remedy-Natalie This is exactly what I've been thinking. In medicine when we have near misses it is a big deal. And we discuss how we can change our practices so the near misses do not happen
14:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Martini Bryan & Mary We were there a few years ago. We hired Tim Brandt (he’s American.). Quepos Yacht Care. Cleaning, maintenance, Management . He regularly clean our boat and We also hired him to look after our boat for about several months while we returned to U.S. He was very reliable. +506 8375 1900. Tell him hi from Lucky Chucky and Lisa on Ho’okipa.
14:21 Ho’okipa-Lisa Have the tiniest cell signal for now. Sending good vibrations to all of the P.P. Stay positive.
14:21 Ho’okipa-Lisa
Belize : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.5492554800739,-88.1032639090792
16:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Marv's Weather - 2024 Atlantic, Caribbean and GOM Hurricane Season Forecast.pdf
16:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For those not yet subscribed, Marv's Weather Reports for Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico are useful. Free subscription can be found at https://www.marvsweather.com/. In the latest newsletter just received, looks like this season might a busy one. I can't find the link to the article, so I'll paste the Summary and attached the PDF. There are no "low risk" bands anywhere in the Caribbean this year.

16:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
16:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Found the link to the article here: https://crownweather.com/index.php/discussions/2024-atlantic-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-hurricane-season-forecast/
16:39 Remedy-Natalie @Qué vendrá I believe you got diesel in Chiapas. Any issues?
16:52 SUNDOWNER Jeff We also took on diesel in Chiapas. No quality issues. Try go at at high tide and stay in the channel. The fuel dock is set up high for commercial vessels.
16:59 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim We filled up in Chiapas no issues.
17:02 SV Daze Dream Brent SV Daze Dream Brent joined the group.
17:23 Qué vendrá The fuel dock is not compatible with our boat. We had wind pushing us onto the dock and our deck level was just below the bottom of the tires hanging there. We got squeezed there and bent a stanchion. Also there was minimal help from the attendants during the docking. To pay, I had to climb up the tires to the street level and go to the office, then climb back down.
I would say only use it if you have to and at a high tide and with no wind. Also, have the marina call the fuel dock ahead, check if it is free. When we came first, a fishing boat was refueling and they told us it will be an extra hour.
Oh, and the fuel nozzles are huge, just barely fit into our fuel inlets.
17:27 Remedy-Natalie Gotcha. We did get fuel there when we came in but I was wondering if the fuel had any issues. On the What's App Chiapas group someone asked if the fuel was good and one response was that it could have water in it. I thought to got fuel and wanted to know if it caused any issues. Now I understand that you had problems getting fuel.
19:10 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Seems Que Vendra came in lower tide if they had to climb the tires to access the dock! We also went at high slack and had no problems refueling. The attendant was helpful, even filled 8 jerry cans. They have an adaptor (look for a green funnel) if the hose is too big (also barely fit our inlet). Fuel cost $5.28/gallon on 12/26/23 was the cheapest we saw since leaving PV.

On the way back be careful to stay in the channel (follow your track getting there). It's easy to run aground in the muck. Don't ask us how we know! (moon pleading)
19:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I got diesel in Chiapas and definitely you need to go at high tide. But I’ve had no issues with the fuel that I got.
19:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I have to second that. Make sure you’re in the middle of the channel. I’m not gonna tell you how I know either. But trust me, I know.
19:16 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Did you ALSO try to follow the channel markers and go wide to starboard!?
19:36 ROLLING THUNDER Be sure to fill up before you check out. You are not allowed to stop for anything. We did not have any problems with the height or tides, but that hose was so big I could hardly fit it in my hole.
20:54 NextChapter, Shawna We filled up in chiapas in late January and had no issues
21:34 X Factor - Mike X Factor, Salacia and Jubel are aiming to cross from Santa Marta, Colombia to Puerto Rico in the April/May window. I am curious about first hand info of how the winds shift in April and May. I keep hearing they shift but cannot find any accurate information on actual wind directions and dates. Any info would be appreciated.
21:34 Perception - Jim We filled up today at the Chiapas fuel dock, and I went ahead and used our filter/funnel since someone on the WhatsApp group said fuel had been reported to be "wet and dirty". I didn't see any contaminant in the filter when we were done fueling, water or particles.
I'm not sure I could have fit that massive nozzle in my fill, but the filter removed that problem. Someone on the WhatsApp group said they have a funnel/adapter of some kind you can use for smaller fills, but we weren't offered that.
We went an hour before high tide, and the deck of our catamaran was level with the pier - I can see why it would be problematic at low tide. The dock is concrete with groups of tires hanging down with wide spaces between, making it difficult to avoid touching the tires when your fenders slide between.
Since we arrived at the marina after hours, we had to return to the fuel dock before we checked out. The marina staff (Rolf) had us let him know ahead of time so he could alert the port captain as to our intentions. Apparently they might be disturbed if they see you heading out of the marina without having checked out.
21:35 X Factor - Mike X Factor, Salacia and Jubel are aiming to cross from Santa Marta, Colombia to Puerto Rico in the April/May window. I am curious about first hand info of how the winds shift in April and May. I keep hearing they shift but cannot find any accurate information on actual wind directions and dates. Any info would be appreciated. BTW we are currently staged in Cartagena Colombia
21:59 Captain Dietmar winds do not follow a set schedule but pilot charts can indicate historical shifts and intensity changes
htttps://panamaposse.com/colombia#pilot-charts
22:00 Captain Dietmar
https://panamaposse.com/colombia#pilot-charts
2024.03.14 Thursday
02:47 Rob on Avant You can also look at the climatology plugin in OpenCPN. More up to date data than pilot charts (just last 30 years or so).

Generally it’s been an odd year with weak Christmas winds and far more precipitation than usual. It’s hard to say whether this will bring the seasonal break to lighter winds earlier or not. It is an unusual year, there was a great week long break for that passage in February, which is very rare.
07:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis When I was coming from the marina, I was well in the channel. The green buoys were on my right, as they should be. But I must not have been far enough from them. My depth gauge was showing as low as 1.9 feet, when I was about 20 feet from the buoy.
07:32 Captain Dietmar *REMINDER TODAY*
16:00 EDT 13:00 PDT 15:00 PANAMA
OCEAN POSSE is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
12 VDC Aircondioning 5000 BTU < 15 AMPS Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83887841041?pwd=gzaPq8m92a2BbA5H3QBKwiwGkdEG5i.1 Meeting ID: 838 8784 1041 Passcode: 086094 "Archer Power Solutions (APS) has designed the ultimate DIY cooling solution for cruisers and brings a new era of maritime comfort with the Kingfisher MA37X12B, the 12V DC marine air conditioner which has been sold globally, featured in the October 2023 issue of Professional Boatbuilder, and has been put to the test by various sailing influencers while sailing the Caribbean! No shore power, inverters or generators needed! This 12V DC system keeps you off-the-grid and runs off your batteries powered by solar or wind. It quickly cools and dehumidifies, has a low-amp draw, and is quiet. Everything you need to install it can be found at reputable home improvement and hardware stores. The refrigerant is easily-found R134a so you don't have to worry about finding a technician while cruising the Islands. APS's technology enables the dream of having an air conditioner running off of solar and staying cool at anchor a reality." Join us for a demonstration of the Kingfisher with Archer Power Solutions co-founders Onat Dogruer and Yvonne Thurman on Thursday, March 14 via Zoom and learn all you need to know about this true DC-powered, self-contained, battery-operated marine air conditioner. You can check out their website at:www.archerpowersolutions.com , see specs for the unit, watch an informational video, and browse the FAQ section. 07:42 Laura- Muirgen We also took on diesel in Chiapas without any issues. 07:49 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Speaking of diesel, what’s the price range for fuel docks in Panama? Need to plan refueling in Golfito vs Boca Chica. 07:57 EVER AFTER Andrew We are sailing today but are very interested in the 12v AC presentation. Could we have it recorded for later viewing please? That would be of great help. 08:00 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yes, please. I have to run into the store and will be all day. I would like to see it. 10:37 Captain Dietmar yup 11:19 EVER AFTER Andrew We are very interested after looking at their website. Pricing? 11:31 Ohana Chad & Nicole I think I saw $3500 for a 5k BTU unit. I just bought a 12k BTU 12v Mabru and spent a bit over 5k. 11:32 EVER AFTER Andrew Expecting a group discount as Panama Posse. 11:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce It looks like they only have a 5k unit online . Am I missing something? 11:55 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn More bang for the BTU buck! How much does your Mabru draw? The article Archer lists with customer testimonial points towards good humidity control but questions cooling capability. https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Farcherpowersolutions.com%2Fblogs%2Fnews%2Ffeatured-in-professional-boatbuilder&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw01zsDzg_6RHjYhUAP1JqmE Very timely discussion for me. 12:06 Courage ⛵️🦜 John exactly. fantastic solution for a cabin or two, but may struggle to make meaningful dent an the entire 42’ boat. still, impressive performance. plus, for us, we would need to run ductwork to our fore and aft cabins, and that is non-trivial given how little spare room we have overhead under the cabintop or underneath the floorboards. 12:08 YO-D-YO Dave A depth of 1.9 feet? My keel would have been 4 feet into the mud! 12:10 YO-D-YO Dave I recall 'Red right return' as correct. You must have been on the wrong side of the buoys. 12:14 DawnPatrol LaneyMark He said he was leaving the marina. 12:16 Rum Truffle - Mark In the Chiapas marina channel, as you leave, the area between the last two green buoys is silted up and is drying height. This silting exceeds 1/4 of the way into the channel itself. 12:35 YO-D-YO Dave I guessing better put my readers on! Sorry! 12:48 Ohana Chad & Nicole My Mabru draws about 500 watts when the compressor and water pump are both on. Much less when just the fan in on. It uses at least half of what a normal Dometic uses. It’s also a ton quieter. The water pump is the size of a bilge pump. We use our Mabru AC every night. So we have a bigger master bed room on a 50’ catamaran. It takes up about 3/4 of the hull and we have a 12kBTU unit. I don’t think we would be happy with a 5k unit. I think a normal sized boat bedroom would probably be fine with a 5k unit. 12:53 Ohana Chad & Nicole We don’t notice a big enough difference in our battery percentage in the morning to worry about using 12v AC. 12:55 Ohana Chad & Nicole That is also what I saw. 13:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I’m guessing you have plenty of lithium to power it, too! The two Dometic 8,000 BTUs we have in our aft cabins draw max 635 Watts steady cool. 13:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The 12,000 BTU in salon draws 1,495 watts AC (incl pumps). So the same output Mabru draws 500 watts DC. That’s a compelling upgrade! 13:37 Cerca Trova-Bruce Velair makes 10k, 16k, and 21k variable speed AC units that are energy efficient using 115vac or 230vac. The 10k unit uses 6A at 115vac, and the 16k unit uses 8.5A at 115vac, according to their spec sheet. Big advantage is you don’t have to run large DC wires to the unit. I know several people who have installed these units and they run them via solar. 13:38 Ohana Chad & Nicole I do have plenty of lithium. Though I would notice the battery percentage drop enough in the morning when using the normal Dometic AC that it was a deal breaker for us. We didn’t run the Dometic AC (except when at marinas) for well over a year. Then when we got the Mabru unit it just wasn’t a big deal. That isn’t scientific but the difference was dramatic. 13:40 Ohana Chad & Nicole I have heard the variable speed AC’s are better than normal. The other upside to using 12v is that you can turn off your inverter at night (we don’t). Inverters use plenty of power too. 13:44 Cerca Trova-Bruce True. There is an efficiency factor to take into consideration using an inverter. They aren’t 100% efficient. Somewhere between 80-90% IIRC. Also, Dometic has started manufacturing variable speed units, but it is too early to tell how good they are. 14:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I’ll check them out, thanks! 14:36 Cerca Trova-Bruce 1495W at 120vac is 12.46A. That converts to 137.56A at 12.5vdc. 500W at 12.5vdc is 40.0A, a significant savings. 14:43 Cerca Trova-Bruce The Velair 16k unit is 8.5A at 115vac. That translates to 89.93A at 12.5vdc. Not as good as the Mabru, but it is a 16k unit. 14:52 Ohana Chad & Nicole The two down sides I have found to the 12v system is the bigger cable needed and you are limited to 12kBTU (I haven’t seen anything bigger yet). The upsides are the power usage, you can turn off your inverter and it is MUCH quieter. I don’t think I would replace a Dometic unit with anything but a 12v unit. I also haven’t looked into weight but I would bet the 12v units are lighter than AC powered units. They are for sure simpler units with much smaller and quieter pumps. 15:14 Cerca Trova-Bruce Agreed. 15:54 Captain Dietmar thanks to all well upload to YouTube shortly 16:00 Ohana Chad & Nicole The archer unit looks similar to the Mabru. I don’t know if the 12v Mabru has a variable speed compressor? I like the humidity monitoring of the Archer system. Mabru doesn’t have that but you can feel the difference anyways. The condensation pan of the Mabru is much bigger and has two drain areas instead of one. It’s steel instead of plastic. Plastic doesn’t rust. The Mabru comes with a water pump. I just had to run some small wire to the pump. It’s also a very small pump compared to 110 AC units. He also said that it was 3/4”. Both my dometic and Mabru are 5/8”. That’s a big deal if you are replacing an existing system. I needed to run 1/0 cable 25 feet for my system to work but it takes quite a bit more power than his system. I was recommended to use a 60 amp breaker and they are recommending 30 amp. Just a few of the differences I saw. 16:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn For Mabru, the 12000 BTU DC unit is actually one pound heavier (76 lbs) than AC. I'm guessing you went with DC units? That's a lot of extra cable you needed to install! 16:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That's great feedback, Chad. The output on your Mabru unit is 8200 - 12500 BTUs, so I'm guessing it's variable. Will check. My sense is, value for money, Mabru offers a better deal. The Mabru SC07DC (12V) has a 7000 BTU output with 336 W draw (only 38 watts less than the Archer). Okay, not variable, but on-off is variable in a sense. It's CFM is 370 against Archer's 275. Cost: $2,550. So, you get better cooling output with similar efficiency at a much lower cost. 16:19 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.9259967688369,-105.5274873766154 16:20 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Longline here 16:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Sorry I know this was recently answered but what is the “Zulip server URL”? 16:37 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://chat.panamaposse.com/ 16:57 Cerca Trova-Bruce Thank you for putting this on. Good to expand our knowledge. 17:00 Cerca Trova-Bruce My concern is it is only 5k. I had a 5k window unit on my 40’ monohull and in Panama it would only cool the boat to about 85F. It seems from the Zoom meeting they are going to make larger units, but possibly not at 12vdc, and possibly at 48vdc. We’ll have to wait and see. 48vdc can easily be a deal breaker, but 24vdc is conceivable as many boats have moved to 24vdc. 17:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Bruce, I checked out Velair. The max 10k BTU draws 240-680 watts. The 16k BTU draws 350-1030 watts. As you say, both are variable. What I really like is that there is no current peak at start up. Compare this with the CTM12 (12000 BTU) with 26 starting amp (2990 Watts @ 115V). So, the Velair can be purely run off the inverter. They are also less expensive than the Archer unit. The real question would be can one adjust the power consumption vs thermostat (temperature), setting a "max" average. That would be cool (pun intended). 17:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I will wait for a higher BTU by Archer before upgrading our units. If they can scale efficiency for at least a 10000 BTU unit, that would be amazing. 19:50 Captain Dietmar Here is the video and summary of today's presentation Meeting summary for OCEAN POSSE – & Archer Power Solutions – new low power AC solutions in the tropics (03/14/2024) Quick recap The meeting primarily focused on the technical aspects of a 12-volt system, with discussions about its efficiency, cost, and specifics. The team also introduced a new air conditioner system, King Fisher, and discussed their current locations and upcoming plans. Later, Tom and Mark introduced a fully DC powered marine air conditioner system, highlighting its features and efficiency. The conversation ended with a discussion about the benefits of a variable speed compressor and concerns about the unit’s installation and performance. Summary Technical Aspects of 12-Volt System and New AC System The meeting primarily focused on the technical aspects of a 12-volt system. Archer clarified its efficiency and cost, and suggested signing up for their email list for updates. The team also discussed the specifics of the system, including the need for a continuously rated pump and the potential use of existing AC pumps. Chris raised a question about power draw from the water pump, with the team noting the need for a dedicated 12-volt pump. Later in the meeting, the team introduced a new air conditioner system, King Fisher. They also discussed their current locations and upcoming plans, including a journey across the Pacific to Marcasis. DC Powered Marine Air Conditioner Upgrade Tom and Mark discussed the latest version of their marine air conditioner, which is fully DC powered and operates at 12 volts. They emphasized its features such as an all-plastic drain pan for condensation, a removable drain pan, and a number of features to enhance its efficiency. Tom noted that the system incorporates an electronic expansion valve and a variable speed, fully DC powered compressor for optimization and efficiency. They also highlighted the unit’s serviceability and its compact electronics box with two to four connections, DC power, and a fully adjustable blower port. The new version of the system aims to run without generators or backup power other than a solar system, reducing power load on the battery bank and extending run times. Archer then discussed the unit’s design and efficiency, emphasizing its ability to cool specific areas on a boat, and demonstrated the unit’s user interface. Variable Speed Compressor and New Fan Unit Discussion Archer discussed the benefits of a variable speed compressor for energy efficiency. He demonstrated its usage, highlighting its ability to maintain a 20-25 degree Fahrenheit difference between incoming seawater temperature and the air coming out. Archer also introduced a new fan unit with three speed levels and a sleep timer function. He clarified that the unit’s cooling and humidity removal capabilities depend on the volume of air it needs to cool. Chad raised concerns about the unit’s installation and performance, suggesting potential improvements for future models. The conversation ended with an open invitation for further questions via email or phone. Next steps• Sign up for the email list to stay updated on the 12-volt system.• Archer will provide a link to the informational videos on their website. https://panamaposse.com/archer-power-solutions 20:26 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Beautiful night for a sail to Mazatlan! 20:26 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos 21:05 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Gorgeous 22:05 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @Ohana Chad & Nicole I’m wrong on the pricing. Was looking at the Mabru AC unit. DC is much more expensive. 2024.03.15 Friday 07:03 Perception - Jim Longline off Guatemala here N 13°42.070 W 90°48.745. Unlit, coke bottle floats, snagged it in the dark. Still have a section stuck on our starboard rudder that we will try to clear in daylight. 07:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Back to the AC discussion, by way of comparables, Mabru have a DC only 5,000 BTU unit that is similar to Archer's, but costs way more: $5,200. https://mabrustore.com/products/mabru-sc5dc-btu-12v-copper-fin-with-pump-heating-and-cooling. Can't wait for Archer to release a higher BTU unit! 07:37 Perception - Jim Second longline of the morning off Guatemala at N 13°40.472 W 90°44.348 07:37 Ohana Chad & Nicole One thing to consider is the Archer system doesn’t come with a pump and Mabru does. I think they run the better part of $500. I worked with Mabru on the install and other questions and they were very responsive. I am sure Archer would be too. 08:23 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone know what diesel prices are over in Shelter Bay? Does Flamenco have a fuel dock? Price there? 08:27 Rob on Avant It’s about $5.00 a gallon in shelter bay. 08:30 Wanderlust Marcie Last week it was $3.97 at Flamenco and about $1 more at Shelter Bay. 08:47 Laura- Muirgen When? 08:47 Rob on Avant Last week was last time I saw. 08:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis My depth sounder is on the bottom of my keel and adjusted accordingly. That was 1.9 feet below my keel. 08:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I was not “returning”. I was coming from the marina outbound. In that case red is on left, green on right, and I was between them. Currently on YouTube, “Sailing Frog’s Leap” is an episode entitled “Summer Breeze.” It clearly shows the path I take through that particular area. Good documentation. 13:46 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos 13:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos 13:48 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Top of Santa Ana volcano. Tallest in El Salvador and still active. 13:49 Long Windid Cool 13:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Well, if it’s active, then, what’s all that green stuff. I thought lava was red. But then again, I was wrong once before. But that’s only because I thought I was wrong once before. 13:56 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Active…. Not erupting, luckily. 14:21 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Did you do the big hike?? 👏👏👏 14:21 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Yeppers. No other way up there. 14:37 Remedy-Karl No escalator? 16:35 BOUNDLESS Photos 16:35 BOUNDLESS Boundless crew and canal handliners after a successful transit 17:45 Long Windid Congratulations! 17:58 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Awesome @BOUNDLESS ! 19:08 EVER AFTER Andrew Congrats. See you again soon. 2024.03.16 Saturday 06:48 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Does anyone know what’s the price range for fuel docks in Panama? Need to plan refueling in Golfito vs Boca Chica. 08:17 Courage ⛵️🦜 John on Feb 2 2024 boca chica was $1.2/liter (or $4.55/gal) plus 3% cc fee 08:28 Courage ⛵️🦜 John for diesel and correction it was feb 9 08:53 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Thanks! Anyone for Golfito as a price benchmark? 09:15 🦜Maison de Sante Photos 09:15 🦜Maison de Sante You could try and send a what’s app to the marina 09:42 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn So, $4.84/gallon all incl Golfito. This compared to $4.69 at Boca Chica. Yet Golfito has dock. Carlos delivers fuel in Boca Chica with drums. Decision made (Golfito)! 11:16 ROLLING THUNDER Banana Bay Marina Golfito +506 2775 0255 Yesssica and Mauricio. All fuel is the same price by law in all of Costa Rica $4.84/gallon. The fuel pump is on the dock and reaches all slips. 11:43 fickle - Ben Photos 17:25 Ever After Laura Hey everyone…. Starlink question……I’m sure this has probably been discussed previously so please send messages directly if you think it’s more appropriate. We purchased our Starlink in Mexico. $400 for the hardware, $51 monthly while on land or within 6 miles from shore within Mexico. Now that we are, “out of our location” we’ve had to switch to “Mobile-Global subscription” the cost is roughly $250 mo. plus another $100 if we opt in for ocean access which we do sometimes. $350 monthly is not what we thought we’d pay for internet. Starlink Boat or Maritime is looking more and more appealing at a fixed cost of $250 mo plus $2500 for new hardware. It can be paused or activated as needed and we do not need to update or whereabouts. Thoughts anyone? 17:30 Rob on Avant Here in Panama, most are using the “mobile - regional” plan for about $64/month. Works for all of North America, from here to Canada. Must be within ~ 5 miles of shore in most places. Add per Gb data if offshore if needed for a crossing. 17:30 Laura- Muirgen We just fueled in Vista Mar this morning it was $3.98 17:33 Laura- Muirgen Correction that was $3.94 not $3.98 17:42 TIAMAT Owen Where are you? MX regional roam should work anywhere in North America 17:42 TIAMAT Owen We just swapped our service account to Australia so we can be on regional roaming when we reach FP 17:43 Ohana Chad & Nicole We also use regional plan. You will love starlink!!!! 18:26 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena You can use your Mexico regional roam all the way to the southern border of Panama ( North American continent) 18:59 Rob on Avant Report of croc in san blas islands Panama from a WhatsApp group: “DO NOT SWIM AT NIGHT! KUNAYALA IS NOT DISNEY LAND! Last night the Kuna dog named Yala, living in Banedup in the East Lemmons, was attacked and killed by a croc. Her 11 puppies are being looked after by the yachties and looking for them to be adopted. Following is the report : *Last night YALA, our pet from Banedub in Cayo Limón, left us. She was a beautiful dog who welcomed each of us every time we arrived at the bar. Now she leaves her 11 puppies waiting for new daddies. We will never forget her. 😘❤️, so that you are not asking, I tell you that it seems that it was a fucking little crocodile that you had already seen days ago 😡, we will always remember her, Martín, Rafa, and everyone who knew her 😔” 19:10 Maison De Sante That is so horrible 😢 2024.03.17 Sunday 06:00 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone have more contact info for Shelter Bay Marina besides the email? 06:26 Captain Dietmar Mgr Juanjo +507 6813-5327 whatsap 06:28 Rob on Avant Juanjo is on holidays. Might work. 06:32 Laura- Muirgen Coming through the canal on the 19th-20th we have been trying to get ahold of them for a few days without success through email for reservations 07:01 Rum Truffle - Mark Reception kdelgado@shelterbaymarina.com 09:07 Captain Dietmar call them 09:16 Laura- Muirgen We got it squared away finally thanks 09:27 Captain Dietmar what worked ? 09:28 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS TOMORROW AT 15:30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC 09:52 Martini Bryan & Mary Marina de Chiapas Tapachula, Chiapas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698837,-92.392855 09:54 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:54 Perception - Jim Aserradores, El Viejo, Chinandega.
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.626268,-87.342507
10:03 Pause Larry & Beth
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69908015510033,-92.39216198269725
10:31 Captain Dietmar
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.50723,-79.766719
11:53 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69886702760261,-92.391866594553
12:13 🦜Pilialoha ML & R
6016, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483692,-79.943903
12:14 Rum Truffle - Mark unsent a message.
13:22 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
14:07 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Vía sin nombre, 23903 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76434147966141,-111.8855303898454
14:52 Maison De Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.563689681555442,-78.87286302952356
14:53 Rob on Avant Good afternoon Blue Water mariners,

The Sunday edition of our Atlantic marine weather briefing is now
avialable at the following link: https://youtu.be/ni41lf1TF58

Highlights during the next 5 days are mainly focused on an
Atlantic Gale Warning for Tue

The next weekly weather briefing will be provided by 6pm EDT on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

The latest marine forecasts can always be found at hurricanes.gov/marine

Regards,
TAFB
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National Hurricane Center
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14:58 Ho’okipa-Lisa
Belize : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=16.71765938214653,-87.84920335016156
15:22 Felicità🌵Gretchen Good article on San Andres, Colombia

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/travel/san-andres-colombia.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
15:53 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thoughts/experiences on going into Puesta Del Sol at low water slack?
16:30 Perception - Jim Photos
16:30 Perception - Jim We came in yesterday about 1.5 hours ahead of high slack (referenced from Corinto) and saw a min of ~12ft from the waterline near the cursor. I’d guess we had 4-5 ft of tide under us, so you might see 7ft or less at zero tide. The current pushed us a bit further east here than I wanted to go, so it might be deeper if you stay a bit farther left going in.
16:31 Perception - Jim Photos
16:39 SV Daze Dream Dayna @Ever After Laura dont need to upgrade to get marine starlink but you have to change subscription each time at anchor or marina, otherwise uses marine mobility priority 50 GB before it switces to unlimited for land, amchor or at dock. Just dealt with starlink support this week. They said system not able to tell whether at sea or stationary. Good luck.
16:42 EVER AFTER Andrew For Jeff Tidings of Joy. We actually arrived at PDS during a low tide. We did ground, got stuck for a few minutes, anchored and waited 16 minutes. The tide shook us loose and we were good to go. We draft 7 feet. You will have no issues. Just stay between the nav markings provided.
17:36 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Are there any boats in Panama or Columbia or going to Panama who are making their way to Florida this year? Just curious.
17:44 Long Windid Hey LANEY
You know we're on our way to Florida but it won't be until 2025 when we get there. Does that help you?
17:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark I knew you!! :). I wanted to follow a track and see conditions! Just gathering info!! :)
17:49 Long Windid Oh, pk
17:49 Long Windid Ok
18:19 Felicità🌵Gretchen Hey Laney! This was posted on Wednesday…

X Factor, Salacia and Jubel are aiming to cross from Santa Marta, Colombia to Puerto Rico in the April/May window. I am curious about first hand info of how the winds shift in April and May. I keep hearing they shift but cannot find any accurate information on actual wind directions and dates. Any info would be appreciated. BTW we are currently staged in Cartagena Colombia
18:27 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Thanks Gretchen! Curious about the Grand Cayman- Mexico - Florida route similar to Queso Grande!
20:38 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO intends to go to Providencia, Cayman, Mujeres in later April. Florida via north Cuba(?) in May?
20:40 YO-D-YO Dave Florida will require favorable weather windows.
20:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
20:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Sunset over Drake Bay
20:51 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5563321006686208
21:17 Tidings Of Joy- Joy So pretty
21:31 Galatea- Mark Hey everyone! Figured I’d pass this along. Quick recommendation if you’re looking for your next sailing excursion. A few weeks ago we set out to explore western Panama. The trip has been wonderful. We just left Coiba and are currently in the Islas Secas. We had an incredible week in Bahia Honda (Domingo and his family are SO nice and they are *dying* for more sailors to come visit their bay.) I’m happy to share any of our anchorage pins or itinerary info if you’re interested. Weather has been outstanding, sailing has been good, and anchorages have been calm. Do not skip over this part of Panama—it’s amazing.
21:34 Remedy-Natalie Yes,.please send to me . Gracias
21:44 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Please share here and/or on Zulip. I’m sure lots of folks are interested!
22:12 EVER AFTER Andrew Galatea. . Noforeignland.com has also become a very useful tool to share anchorages and reviews. There's a Panama Posse group as well. Please consider sharing on NFL.
22:41 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’m interested. Do tell. Tell more.
22:44 Felicità🌵Gretchen I would love to have this info if sharing here in Line or in Good Nautical are options.

I find having too many sources of information is a bit more time consuming than I’m willing to commit… so am sticking to the official Panama Posse communication channels.

That said, if posting in either of these locations is not your jam, I’ve noted the info you shared already and am happy to have it!
2024.03.18 Monday
06:42 Laura- Muirgen Juanjo answered the email and then the whatsapp all together.. it just took longer then expected so we were getting anxious with the transit coming up.
07:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone stay in Buenaventura Marina (Panama) over the hurricane season? Pros and cons vs doing the same in Bocas del Toro?
07:36 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
3807 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.84009288406339,-77.20711488783176
07:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30072861422474,-88.89233502413406
07:43 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
07:44 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36960674805792,-79.95118103921413
08:01 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Red Frog Marina
Bocas del Toro : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.340738,-82.178652
08:11 Felicità🌵Gretchen
Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.7484538946494,-105.3780969512699
08:16 SUNDOWNER Lynn
Bastimentos, Bastimento, Provincia de Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.309828,-82.175765
08:30 YO-D-YO Mary
929X+F7P, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.3687,-79.951308
08:34 DaMMADCat Danny
Unnamed Road, Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.62905442716892,-75.91258177540816
08:43 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T
Av. de la Independencia 304, Zona Lunes Feb 09, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.06248663881145,-96.7292404092453
08:49 Remedy-Natalie
4a Avenida Sur 24a, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.551696,-90.733727
08:52 Wanderlust Marcie
Manzana 080814 156458, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.910480444327844,-79.5246363804485
08:59 Bob Ritner
9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimento, Provincia de Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.336699,-82.177678
09:29 🦜Maison de Sante I’ve been to both places but I haven’t spent a full season in either so I won’t go into a much detail but I would choose Buenaventura because it has much easier access getting back and forth to the boat, it’s one of the coolest marinas I’ve ever stayed at even if it’s small, and access to a very, very nice and safe community with a nearby grocery store and access to very nice restaurants and speciality foods. Plenty of very tall buildings right next to you to take mitigate any lightning that comes your way.
09:30 🦜Maison de Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.563344723205349,-78.85906165307692
09:37 Captain Dietmar Panama Posse line call starts in 45 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and 30 minutes thereafter for the Pacific
09:37 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:38 Bijou -John & Rose See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wiYPK5hEiTBZHVmT9
09:40 EVER AFTER Andrew https://maps.app.goo.gl/vteWG1dZEa9GVd7x8
09:41 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368456,-79.950812
09:41 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:43 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Hospital Punta Pacífica
Boulevard Pacífica (Vía Punta Darién), Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.982132,-79.51017
09:54 Captain Dietmar @Jungle-Jim Ellifritt
how are you feeling?
09:55 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group video call started.
09:57 FIDO-Jodi & Steve FIDO-Jodi & Steve left the group.
09:57 FIDO-Jodi & Steve Group call ended.
10:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I wonder, lightning season wise, if Bocas del Toro is less active?
10:13 Rob on Avant Panama posse lightning maps show them as similar, but as mentioned above the higher buildings at Buenaventura may help mitigate.

https://panamaposse.com/lightning-density
10:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:17 SV Stray Cat 2 @Captain Dietmar do we need a link to the call today?
10:22 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Left our boat in both places for hurricane season. Totally agree with Maison de Sante’s assessment. Buenaventura is also safer. We had things stolen from our boat twice in Bocas Del Toro at a marina with a caretaker. Lightening was not a problem for us in either place but we are not a sailboat. But the buildings with lightening rods all around Buenaventura are very comforting.
10:34 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30121594801514,-88.89210445124901
10:39 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.88252676894198,-111.7733339262638
10:48 SUNDOWNER Jeff Photos
10:48 SUNDOWNER Jeff Looking for sage advice. We are fighting the battle of the Chitra (no see-ums). So far, the Chitra are winning. The house is over the water surrounded by mangrove. Any suggestions on keeping them off us or out of the house? Mitigate the itch after being bitten?
10:53 Kekada II Don & Anja
Marlin 39-A, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.748381,-105.377059
10:56 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SUNDOWNER Jeff We found more Wind helped. Fans came in handy.
10:59 SUNDOWNER Jeff Agreed. The fans do help. Thanks
11:13 SV Sancerre, Philip [03-18, 8:03 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: Hello sailors! I have some information for you regarding Bahia del Sol, El Salvador bar crossing. The following dates are open for crossing based on the new parameters:
[03-18, 8:03 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: April 14 to April 21 not available.

First week of April 6 thru 12 some really nice tides
[03-18, 8:04 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: This month: March 24 to 30 open.
[03-18, 8:04 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: After April 22 is available.
[03-18, 8:08 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: They now have a depth sounder in the pilot boat. The parameters used to evaluate the bar opening are:
[03-18, 8:08 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: 5.7 feet or higher tide height; 1.1 meter or less swell height. Correct? I will post this
[03-18, 8:09 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: Please let me know if you have any questions.
[03-18, 8:10 a.m.] Pamela SV Rapscullion: Based on these parameters, I'm confident that all bar crossing will be safe, easy, fun and well worthwhile.
11:26 NextChapter, Shawna
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.746486423518641,-85.4153314753649
11:27 NextChapter, Shawna Photos
11:27 DoTheThing-M&F
Mexique : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.55259164886113,-110.3864170960268
11:27 NextChapter, Shawna Possee hangouts with @SummerDreams and @Serenity (the power boat)
11:28 Wanderlust Marcie Group call ended.
11:33 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Great pic. Miss you guys.
11:42 Matador Steph&Stuart @Serenity-Mark&Kathrn regarding lightning in Panama:
11:42 Matador Steph&Stuart The intensity of lightning overall may be very similar all through San Blas, Linton, SBM and BDT. There is frequent lightning over the hills/mountains all along the coast. The intensity maps may look very similar.
The difference that we observed is the track of the lightning/squalls in those places.
The chocosana -straight line squalls that come out of the Darien and move quickly straight through the SB islands bring a lot of lightning mostly June to Sept , not unheard of in November. There is nothing between the anchored boats and the squall but a reef and/or a few palm trees. So the anchorages are in the vulnerable zone.
Those chocosanas vary in intensity but can continue down the coast to Linton, Portobelo and usually don't reach SBM

In Bocas, we didn't see any particular tracks, just random hits, perhaps a slight funneling of squalls across Bastimientos into the Red Frog anchorage.

Having spent time in various points in Panama and having taken a direct hit at Green Island in September, we would recommend to spend lightning season in BDT and enjoying SB in the windier season. Though having said that the snorkelling in SB in rainy season is so amazing because the swell is down and you can snorkel on the outside of the reefs.

11:54 Maison De Sante Agree with Ho’oikpa that the wind helps most. Apparently they don’t like eucalyptus, mint, camphor and lemon so maybe making a a spray with these flavored essential oils or natural products might help.
11:58 Maison De Sante Thank you Rob, this is very helpful!
12:02 🦜Pilialoha ML & R We missed the call today as we were doing provisioning.
We would like to know what was said about Punta Mala's weather this week.
Thanks
12:08 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Awesome pics. Hope to see all you guys again…someday. Fair winds…
12:08 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Thank you for this report. It is extremely helpful in planning. Much appreciated.
12:10 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis This is extremely helpful information that I will use. Thank you so much. Those little buggers really nailed me in Chiapas.
12:11 Rob on Avant In Chiapas, get a slip as close to the center of the marina as possible. Noseeums don’t fly far from land.
12:14 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Yup. Found that out a little late. I was on the dock right next to the pool side.
My legs looked like I had smallpox. Using OFF and DEETs just seemed to add flavoring to me for them.
12:22 Ohana Chad & Nicole Looking to go from Panama City to Puerto Vallarta. I hear everyone talking about long lines. Is there a distance off shore or water death where you can just get rid of them or at least decrease your chances of catching them at night?
12:41 Rum Truffle - Mark There is not much rhyme or reason; but 50 miles off might not be far enough and 20 miles will not be enough. There never appear to be in water shallower than 10m but deep is not a constraint to the fishermen!
12:43 Rob on Avant We’ve seen them 40 miles off. I’ve heard of further. In the papagayos and tuanapec region you won’t want to be anywhere offshore, the winds can build brutal waves in hours.
13:47 LOST PEARL Onno Sorry I missed the line call, but Lost Pearl is finally going out to sea.
13:47 LOST PEARL Onno Videos
14:08 Felicità🌵Gretchen BRAVO ZULU! So happy for you, brother.
16:02 Matador Steph&Stuart You looked great tacking out of the bay
16:07 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn That’s super helpful, thanks!
16:09 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn The best “cure” once bitten is to treat the bite using a hot spoon (not scalding). The heat from the spoon denatures the proteins that create a reaction. The neutralizing effect is immediate. You might have to hit each bite a few times every day.
16:12 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn A decent over-the-counter repellent is Avon‘s Skin so Soft. At least it doesn’t have deet! Anecdotally, when I used it and Kathryn didn’t, she had many more bites than I. Of course, that might be just because she’s so much sweeter! 😂
16:14 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Is Green Island part of the San Blas?
16:15 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn We booked Buenaventura. Decision made. Thanks also to @🦜Maison de Sante for the input!
16:17 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Yay! We miss you Onno (& Bob) - can’t wait to see you again.
16:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Capucin joining us over our table at lunch at Claudio’s Grill, Drake Bay.
16:26 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
16:56 Maison De Sante Yes, green island is one of the islands in San blas, very popular among cruising and charter boats
16:56 Ohana Chad & Nicole Is anyone transiting the canal from Shelter Bay to Panama City in the next 10 days or so. I have a spinnaker and package at Sheltor bay that I need to get delivered to Panama City.
17:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
17:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Lapa also enjoyed seeing them!
2024.03.18 Monday
17:46 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn It’s a “water apple” (manzana de agua) tree. Tasty fruit!
18:19 S/VFIN (Susan) Hi there. I am in BDS. Who are you and where is your information from?
18:30 S/VFIN (Susan) Has anyone dared to eat in Quetzaltenango Guatemala and lives to give a recommendation?
18:33 Remedy-Natalie We had street food. No problem at all. Ate one of their enchiladas. It looks like a Mexican Tostada.
18:41 TIAMAT Owen We ate at Pollo Granjero!
18:49 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Xela Green. Cute vegan restaurant.
19:49 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks. Didnt know you were here. We can eat anything as we recently tested positive for salmonella and parasites ( NOS!) so taking Cipro now. FEARLESS
19:51 BISOU Robin And Tad Yes
19:54 BISOU Robin And Tad We ate street food one night and a pizza at the indoor ‘mall’ (it was a bar/restaurant) the other. Very good. Selvyn also recommended another place with local food but it was closed both nights that we were there.
19:55 EVER AFTER Andrew Hi Phillip, in light of the recent events, I think some further explanation from you is in order. Would you please comment further to the group? Ever After left BDS without incident, but we'd be very hard pressed to tell anyone in the future a BDS bar crossing will ever again be "safe, enjoyable or fun". As much as we love our friends in the area, the risk of losing another boat to the bar is too much for us to support. Are you now managing the crossings and not Bill?
20:33 Remedy-Natalie We've been in Mexico for several years and it is recommended to treat with albendazole every 6 months. Treatment for parasites. I think probably necessary everywhere including the US with so many immigrants, plus we get a tremendous amount of our produce from MX. We are currently in Antigua. Wednesday starting a week trip to El Salvador.
20:57 Laura- Muirgen Has anyone had a problem with the canal saying they don’t have their transit? Erik said we were scheduled for tomorrow. The fenders and lines were dropped off this afternoon. We were told to call channel 12 tonight at 7. At first they said that they didn’t have all the transits. But now they are saying they don’t have our transit. We haven’t been able to get ahold of Erick.
21:00 Remedy-Karl I believe that the reply was entirely too cavalier, especially given recent events. I wouldn't be the first, or probably the 100th to go through at this point in time.
21:05 Courage ⛵️🦜 John just for reference, we called too and they didn’t have ours or pretty much care either lol. Our handlers and pilot met us next morning as planned. all was well.
21:16 Laura- Muirgen So you just went to the meeting place and the pilot came
21:19 Laura- Muirgen Erick just got ahold of us. Sounds like everything is back on
21:22 Courage ⛵️🦜 John affirmative. for us line handlers were picked up at 3:30am (I went 30 min early to also get fenders and lines, so two trips to marina docks), then we raised anchor and motored out to buoy #6 right off the anchorage, and called channel 12 informing who and where we were and informed them we were awaiting pilot. pilot then showed up at 4:45 am, and off we went.
21:24 Courage ⛵️🦜 John and technically they are “advisors” for small recreational boats like ours versus “pilots” who take control of the larger vessels.
21:31 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Have a great time tomorrow! See you on the other side here at Shelter Bay Marina!
21:38 Courage ⛵️🦜 John For all those who have transitted the Panama Canal, the US Navy gives sailors titles for different passages in the world. After crossing the canal, you become a member of the “Order of the Ditch.” 🤣
22:04 fickle - Ben Is there an associated tattoo?
22:05 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
22:06 Courage ⛵️🦜 John there is a patch
22:27 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Cool!
23:00 Felicità🌵Gretchen I’ll chime in as I’m not sure how much Sancerre is on line. Phillip is a fellow PP member. He mentioned on the Line call this morning that he’s also in a what’s app group of cruisers going south. He offered to share this information from Pam who got this update from Bill and Jean.

@Captain Dietmar thanked him for being willing to share the info this morning on the Line call.
23:12 S/VFIN (Susan) Man, you are brilliant and measured. My response is, well, more paleo.
23:20 S/VFIN (Susan) Objection, hearsay!
23:26 Felicità🌵Gretchen I’m not sure what this means.
23:29 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Phillip is trying to be helpful. Another sailor sharing information. Everyone is their own captain, to decide if and when they want to cross. Information is needed to make this decision. Let’s be nice folks!
2024.03.19 Tuesday
08:58 EVER AFTER Andrew Once a person injects a subjective idea that a a future bar crossing will be safe, enjoyable and fun, the statement become opinion. Once another boat is lost on the bar, it's possible the PP might cease to exist. We Sail boats where we all like, but don't encourage others to take risks based upon subjective facts that may or may not be true.
09:03 Remedy-Karl I have to add that the word "all" in her statement of bar crossings gives me a twitch.
09:46 Captain Dietmar Pamela is not andvhas never bern part of the Panama posse
her statement relayed to us have no bearing our direct contact is Bill
Let's fo us on getting vessels out of there safely
09:48 Captain Dietmar we only deal with Bill it's his establishment
Pamela is not part of the Panama Posse
10:39 SV Sancerre, Philip Hi Andrew, I was passing this information on from Pamela, a fellow boater here in Zihuatenejo who received it from Bill. The comments re safety etc are hers not mine. We are not suggesting anyone make the crossing just passing on info. We are unsure ourselves if we will cross in April as we had planned and are looking at alternate possibilities at Marina Chiapas.
10:41 Captain Dietmar Here is the exit track in Good Nautical by @SV Daze Dream Brent @SV Daze Dream Dayna
https://goodnautical.com/route/marina-bahia-del-sol-exit-dazedream
5 foot draft - 6 knot speed
10:59 Rob on Avant Gestalt reminder for all. https://panamaposse.com/gestalt
11:40 Remedy-Karl I'm not sure why you and not Dietmar, if anyone, are dropping this reminder, but that said...

I proffer that this is an inherently emotional issue with a recent event that lays open the fears of most of us. Being purely factual we could only state that there was a wreck and that there's a new depth finder, which would be unhelpful. The fact finding necessary to make a future go/no-go decision is going to require addressing a each and every one of the fears mentioned above, all of which are subjective.
12:58 SV Sancerre, Philip Agree

15:37 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ☸️ Outventure to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:40 Laura- Muirgen Hello Caribbean Sea!
15:40 Laura- Muirgen Photos
15:41 Captain Dietmar ahoy
15:41 Laura- Muirgen Where can we get the patch?
15:54 X Factor - Mike Where did you get this info from?
16:06 Remedy-Karl Amazon.

No, really. I looked. It's there.
16:06 Remedy-Karl Order of The Ditch Panama Canal Patch https://a.co/d/02mZrUR
16:09 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Congratulations! Welcome to the Caribbean!
16:10 Rob on Avant Or here. https://popularpatch.com/order-of-the-ditch-panama-canal-patch/
16:23 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Well done Muirgen 👏 👏 👏
17:19 JUBEL - Kyle We have 5k and 12k DC units. The 5k is not enough. The 12k is. We have the 5k in the aft cabin and it barely gets it down to 27 celsius
2024.03.20 Wednesday
06:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Most unwanted turned wanted guest: a gecko. When we found it on board a month ago, Captain had firm instructions to throw it overboard. The Admiral relented against my protestations, suggesting it would help manage the insect population behind our windshield. It’s true, the constant assortment of insects is now gone. I’m thinking of starting an insect abatement business for cruisers.

Does anyone know how to breed geckos? 🦎
08:20 Laura- Muirgen Love geckos. They are great for insect control. We had them in Hawaii.
08:23 Laura- Muirgen How many Panama posse members are in shelter bay right now?
08:42 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO is in SBM
09:01 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Courage in SBM
09:34 Rob on Avant Avant in SBM
09:36 bāsik Teal Linh Emma Bāsik in SBM
09:45 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Posse Party time- SBM is a great place & we’re here too!
09:58 Laura- Muirgen Wow we should definitely get together soon
10:01 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Happy Hour at 5:30 this afternoon to start!
10:03 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt At the BBQ area
10:28 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Post pics
10:34 Captain Dietmar Let's plan a gathering for panama and pacific posse
maybe Friday or Saturday eve ?
can organize rum and coal ...

10:42 YO-D-YO Mary I vote for Friday.
10:48 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt How about both days
10:48 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Actually we are good for either
10:54 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Ramble on Rose will be there
10:58 Captain Dietmar checking with juanjo for friday 17.30 start
11:10 Laura- Muirgen Friday is fine
11:30 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone have a contact number for Flamenco Marina or is anyone at Flamenco marina?
11:31 Wanderlust Marcie 507-314-0911
12:24 Rob on Avant 201551Z MAR 24
NAVAREA XII 171/24(21).
GOLFO DE CALIFORNIA.
MEXICO.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 26 THRU 31 MAR
AND 23 THRU 28 APR IN AREA BOUND BY
25-34.00N 110-30.00W, 25-34.00N 110-41.50W,
25-25.50N 110-41.50W, 25-25.50N 110-30.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 290001Z APR 24.
12:26 Rob on Avant Avant will be there. No coal for us. ;)
12:37 Laura- Muirgen Is anyone at flamenco Marina planning on coming through Panama Canal to Shelter bay?
13:22 Ohana Chad & Nicole Looking to be in PV around May 1st. Marinas seem to be full. Is there a place where I can have packages shipped to in PV? Is customs an issue? Any fees through customs? Thanks
14:18 Rob on Avant Dietmar is planning a gathering for panama and pacific posse Friday 17.30
can organize rum and coal ...
at shelterbay marina

14:41 Remedy-Natalie Try Marina Nayarit. Also known as La Cruz Marina. They are really nice. They might let you ship something to the marina if you are anchored in the Anchorage.
17:10 Laura- Muirgen Which islands are your favorite in the San Blas chain?
17:22 Ohana Chad & Nicole Mr G Carti Panama.vcf
17:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole You need to do a tour with Mr G. He will show you around 3 different islands. It’s well worth the effort. There is also a small store to pick up fresh items.
17:24 Ohana Chad & Nicole He is at Isla Carti
17:40 Maison De Sante There is incredible snorkeling on the west anchorage of Hollandes cays, as well as off of Green island!
19:35 Rob on Avant *caution advised in san blas* higher than usual dengue fever reported, approximately 1% of the population with symptomatic dengue (with often a 1:4 ratio of symptomatic to asymptomatic, it could be over 5% of the population is capable of spreading dengue). Outer islands with less bugs safer than those close to the coast, use bug spray, be extra careful near sunrise and sunset, etc. https://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/minsa-reitera-la-poblacion-eliminar-criaderos-de-mosquitos-para-evitar-mas-casos-de-dengue-0
20:39 BISOU Robin And Tad If any PP members (or others) at Shelter Bay Marina are interested in visiting a genuine Embera village in the Darien please let me know. I organised a group of 12 in 2022 and still have the contact of one of the leaders of the village. As I am in Mexico, I would need someone at SBM to coordinate the numbers, collect the money, etc. but I can also put you in touch with my contact. It’s a full day trip starting with a 90 minute drive to the river where you board a motorised canoe and head upriver to a beautiful waterfall for a swim. Then another 15 minutes or so to the village where you are welcomed with music and singing. In the village you will be guided around and shown their daily life and then served a delicious lunch of fried fresh caught fish with plantain and a fresh fruit platter. There will be more traditional singing and dancing and an opportunity to buy some of their beautiful crafts (beadwork, carvings, basket work). It’s a magical day and worth doing. I can supply photos of our trip if interested. These people rely on tourism to meet their financial needs as they have very few ways of earning a living outside of their village due to the remoteness of their home.
To make it financially worthwhile it’s a good idea to have at least 6-8 people but more is better.
21:08 S/VFIN (Susan) What an Energizer Bunny you are!! I would DEFINITELY do this but I am not there yet. But I WILL BE, En’Shallah, in the fall . So I will talk to you later. That was a very long trip to Australia for a very short time. Everyone ok?
22:19 BISOU Robin And Tad Im actually in South Africa (Cape Town) at the moment!
22:23 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok. I stand corrected. 🙄
2024.03.21 Thursday
07:55 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:56 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:56 Captain Dietmar Pics from Linton Bay to the Panama Canal Entrance North
07:56 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:59 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Cool! Looks cloudy.
08:02 Captain Dietmar much more precipitation on that corner
08:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Serenity-Mark&Kathrn canceled INVICTUSjeff's invitation to the group.
08:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis In the first picture of the second batch, in the distance, looks like a bit too close to shore and listing sideways. For real or optical illusion?
08:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis *looks like a boat*
09:01 NextChapter, Shawna We are planning our visit to Manuel Antonio park early next month - does anyone have any recommendations of place to tie up the dingy or a good beach landing (that’s not going to get us beaten up by the surf).
09:05 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone know where we get off the bus from colon to Panama City to get to catch a taxi to Flamenco Marina?
09:15 Wanderlust Marcie You can get off at the main terminal (Albrook Mall) and easily catch an Uber to Flamenco for around $8.
09:25 Matador Steph&Stuart When the traffic is messed up going into the city you can get off at San Miguelito on the way into the city and change to the Metro to Albrook. It will be much faster. This is also the metro interchange for the Tocumen airport line. For future reference.
09:35 🦜Maison de Sante Playa Biesanz is a good option but the landing has some spots with rocks so I would recommend having someone go to shore first and ask the guys working there where the gap is. You’ll have to get a taxi to the park from there.

I did not anchor in front of the park so I do not know if that’s a viable option.

Make sure to buy your tickets online in advance. The tour operators have a monopoly and buy all the tickets for about a week out.
09:56 BOUNDLESS We need to take the bus into Panama City Saturday, do we need to buy tickets ahead of time?
10:00 Rob on Avant No, buy on board.
10:12 KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel QUESTION: What has been your experience in Puesta del Sol, Nic? Have you kept your boat there long? Services? Theft or appearance of potential issues with theft? Is it a good spot to leave the boat for the summer? Are there any entertainment or good food spots near by? TIA
10:24 YO-D-YO Mary I'm not sure about Puesta del Sol. We kept our boat in Chiapas. It is very safe, Ronnie took very good care of our boat, they have a nice pool and a Panama Posse discount.
10:30 Captain Dietmar no theft several posse boats where in there during covid @SECOND WIND Laurin
10:43 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mazatlán - Islas Marías, Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.16931967094956,-106.4206320236729
10:43 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Long line right at the entrance to old harbor Mazatlan
10:53 FOREVER FRIDAY https://maps.app.goo.gl/frfu8iASgkPBJjqT8?g_st=il
12:14 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Wanderlust Damon to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:24 Captain Dietmar FYI
Lintonbay marina has announced a April and May end of season special for the panama posse 50% off travel lift haulout & splash for pp
14.80 x foot - mono
18.60 x foot - cat before discount
longterm storage. mono 0.48 x loa x day multi hull 0.66 x loa x day 30% off for pp

13:21 Wanderlust Damon Wanderlust Damon joined the group.
13:24 Wanderlust Damon unsent a message.
13:25 Wanderlust Damon Hello! I’m looking for recommendation for freight forwarder who can get items somewhere on the Pacific side of Central American coast north of Panama (we just left there headed north)
14:06 Captain Dietmar 1he easiest place was is panama
costa rica will charge 30 % duty
@Maison De Sante cam describe
depending on the value flying in and put is often cheaper
14:47 SUNDOWNER Jeff The trip from Albrook to the causeway begins getting congested around 14:30-15:00 Mon-Sat. By 16:00 it's fubar gridlock. Traffic is trying to get to the bridge of the America's and its a mess. Once you get by the BOA it's all clear on the causeway.
15:02 YO-D-YO Dave You can pick up the bus behind Reys and across the street. There is a bus stop. You do not have to go to the bus terminal downtown. The bus will be more crowded at that stop than if you start at the terminal.
15:07 YO-D-YO Dave Look for Panama Colón on the windshield. Busses come in a variety of colors and condition. It won't be one of the colorful local former school busses.
16:27 🦜Maison de Sante We spent 9 months in Costa Rica. I don’t recommend importing there unless you have no other choice. The duty is expensive and even with an importer, it can be slow and expensive to get items to you from San Jose.

I have no experience with Nica or El Salvador but lots of experience in Mexico. If you can wait until Mexico, that’s probably the best choice if you don’t want to re-enter Panamá by land or air. There is an importer in MX that can get your items delivered to Chiapas.
16:48 Wanderlust Damon Thankyou! Can you forward the Chiapas contact?
16:57 CHEMISTRY - Sean I'm heading in to the fuel dock at Las Hadas. Do they sell garrafones of water at the office or store near the marina? And if so, do you happen to know what brand of water they carry (for deposit reasons having to do with swapping either my Ciel or e-Pura garrafones)? Thanks!
16:59 🦜Maison de Sante Carlos Castro.vcf
17:00 🦜Maison de Sante Deko Marine. He’s based in San Diego/Tijuana. Has always come through for me. You deliver the item to him in the states and he will forward to the destination. Usually very responsive.
17:01 🦜Maison de Sante Send him a what’s app. Carlos Castro
17:20 Felicità🌵Gretchen We can recommend Deko/Carlos as well. He charges 27% of the cost of the item (s)+ freight from Tijuana to your location. Not cheap, but you’ll get your stuff and won’t have to worry about it getting stuck in customs.
17:21 Ohana Chad & Nicole I am looking to have 2 slips sent to PV MX. What is the best way to get that accomplished? Do I need an agent
17:26 Wanderlust Damon Thankyou! I think it’ll be cheaper to buy my kids a round trip tix 😂
17:48 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/mexico#logistics
18:30 Felicità🌵Gretchen I hear ya! Tim is flying home tomorrow with an empty suitcase.
18:45 fickle - Ben Photos
18:46 fickle - Ben @🦜Pilialoha ML & R at sunset
19:06 SV Whirlwind First big rain in many moons! Took a quick dinghy ride ashore in a break between storm cells to puddle stomp around Punta Culebra Smithsonian tropical Research Institute in Panama City. Wouldn’t have guessed it but the sloths are especially active in the rain?!
19:06 SV Whirlwind Photos
19:06 SV Whirlwind Photos
19:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.29861663637087,-107.0903457629247
19:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Longline with 2 pangas way out here!
21:15 Qué vendrá Photos
21:16 Qué vendrá Enjoying Granada, Nicaragua with Brigadoon lll and Caia.
22:17 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I flew to CBX (Tijuana). No customs on return flight. I’ve flown from PVR, grab stuff in San Diego and return all the same day.
22:20 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn If you have dinghy wheels you can enter on the left side of the beach as you face it. Make sure to drag the dinghy high on the beach. We simply anchored our dinghy off the shore (understanding tidal moves first). No problems.
2024.03.22 Friday
06:32 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn We spent several weeks at Puesta del Sol in 2023. No issues with theft, it felt safe. There are security guards posted at the entrance.

Outside the marina, there is the quiet village of Aserradores. You stand outside the store and tell them what you want, or point if you don't speak Spanish. Basic necessities available.

You can buy drinking water up the road, too.

There is a break nearby called "the boom" that attracts surfers from afar, and because of that, there are a few places within walking distance to grab a meal, catering to foreigners.

I took the local bus service from Aserradores to Chinandega to get to an ATM, where I got both US dollars (needed for the officials) and Córdobas. And a grocery store. If you just need produce, the bus also goes through El Viejo, closer to the marina.

For better provisioning, you can rent a car to drive to León, where we found a modern style grocery store.

Note that the officials only accept immaculate US currency. No marks, no bends, no tears, no wrinkles. The banks there will not accept anything less than perfect bills.
06:36 YO-D-YO Dave Photos
06:36 YO-D-YO Dave We met one of the tour operators on that beach. He took us on a short hike yp to a lookout. On return our dinghy was partially deflated. He said his friend could repair it. We put air in the dinghy. The dinghy has been fine since. Beware of Carlos the pirate.
08:18 🦜Pilialoha ML & R
08:19 🦜Pilialoha ML & R We left Bahia Naranjo towards Bahia Honda.
Good sailing wind, so far.
10:13 Maison De Sante Photos
10:16 Maison De Sante Highly recommend the W anchorage in Holandes cays, San Blas Islands, panama. There is great snorkeling/healthy coral circled in yellow marked 1 and multiple warm/hot thermals circled in red marked 2. Coordinates for anchorage included
10:24 YO-D-YO Mary We are heading that way next week! Yippee
10:33 Captain Dietmar Panama Posse Pacific Posse mash up tonight
bring your own protein to grill and a side dish / appetizer / desert to share for 10
here is a link for inspiration of what to bring https://panamaposse.com/galley-god
11:33 Salacia / Peter Any Posse folks have experience with Puerto Rico? Recommended marinas, anchorages, doctors appreciated.
12:21 Captain Dietmar contact junajo mgr at SBM - he is from there and may have some insights
12:21 Salacia / Peter Great idea!
12:41 Laura- Muirgen Do you have to check in with a port captain in the Holandes Cays?
12:47 Maison De Sante No, no port captains in the San blas. There is a Congresso (local Guna officials) that typically come at the beginning of the month and asks for a cruising fee for your boat (depending on size but about $50) plus $20 per person onboard. At some anchorages, local Guna ask for an anchor fee of $10usd good for a month. Ask for an official receipt. We have not yet been to an anchorage where they ask for a fee.
13:55 Ohana Chad & Nicole I have two sails that I want to have shipped to PV. Do I need an agent? Is there an import tax associated with the shipment?
13:55 Laura- Muirgen Has anyone been in San Blas island with Starlink... have you had internet in the islands? If so which ones. We are closing on a house and have to have internet on April 2nd.
13:56 Ohana Chad & Nicole Starlink was fine in SB. Worked everywhere we went.
13:57 Salacia / Peter Yes, works great everywhere in SB
14:04 Felicità🌵Gretchen I would not ship anything that you care to guarantee that you receive and in a predictable timeframe without an agent.

There have been nightmare stories from other boats on Line about parts getting stuck or lost.
14:10 Ohana Chad & Nicole Do you have an agent to recommend? Is there an import tax?
14:28 Maison De Sante Yes, agreed. Starlink works everywhere so far in San blas
14:30 Courage ⛵️🦜 John for international clearance leaving panama, the port captain here in shelter bay marina just said we need to goto colon first to get a maritime declaration of some sort. picture below of what she says we need. the guides we have say two stops: port captain for international zarpe and immigration for passport stamps. can anyone recently checked out of panama help us with the missing step we need?
14:30 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
14:35 YO-D-YO Dave Where did you go in Colón to get this maritime declaration form?
14:36 BISOU Robin And Tad We are using a company here in PV to ship bottom paint from the USA. They have been super responsive and very efficient (but not as cheap as Panama). They are called USA2Mexico (https://www.us2mexshipping.com) and are based in La Cruz. You send your packages to their address in San Diego and receive them in PV/La Cruz.
14:36 Courage ⛵️🦜 John sorry if i communicated poorly. that is not ours. port captain said take a picture of this. we meed one she said.
14:37 Courage ⛵️🦜 John *we need one
14:41 YO-D-YO Dave Unfortunately Zulip does not have check-out documented for Panama.
14:44 Courage ⛵️🦜 John yeah it’s a curveball. probably our lack of experience. hoping a posse boat that recently left panama can clue us in.
14:45 Laura- Muirgen How did you all find the navionic charting of the San Blas? Has it improved?
14:51 Rob on Avant If you used an agent, call them to ask for clarification. They live in paperwork full time. ;)
14:52 Courage ⛵️🦜 John just sent messages to carlos spragge (boca chica) and erick galvez (panama canal)
15:01 YO-D-YO Dave Photos
15:01 YO-D-YO Dave This is what noonsite says...
15:01 YO-D-YO Dave Looking fwd to hearing from Erick.
15:07 Courage ⛵️🦜 John exactly. every guidebook we have says two stops. so kristine and I are very confused. we did receive a general declaration when we checked in. picture below of that one. we showed her the one below, and she said to bring it plus other paperwork to office in colon. hmm
15:07 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
15:35 Courage ⛵️🦜 John we just spoke with english speaking port captain and immigration representatives. They said clearing out of panama is three steps: maritine authority for general declaration (said it costs $105), then port authority for international zarpe, then immigration for passport stamps. Surprised no guides mention that first step. only option in this area is the maritime authority office in colon. They said linton bay also uses the same colon office for step one. We will know more once we have completed the process. Interested in any firsthand reports of the process from posse members.
15:49 Courage ⛵️🦜 John from erick Galvez:

“too late now. tomorrow take a driver and check out at Cristobal and immigration Colon 2000 overtime fees $20 marina mercante 09-12 to get consent to depart then next door is port captain to get clearance. make 4 copies of:
Boat registry
panama cruising permit
last port clearance prior panama
departure crew list
passports.”
16:07 YO-D-YO Dave I wonder what goes on at that port captain and inmigration office here at SBM...
16:19 Qué vendrá Please post your 1st hand experience on Zulip, for easier reference later for the rest of us :)
16:25 Courage ⛵️🦜 John they do step two and step three 🤨
16:36 🦜Maison de Sante It has been excellent for us
16:55 Captain Dietmar Photos
18:46 S/VFIN (Susan) I have Erik Galvez panama agent contact as: Info@centarioconsulting .com. It is being returned unknown. What is his correct contact info?
19:21 Courage ⛵️🦜 John info@centenarioconsulting.com is what I just used with him today

most direct way to reach is whatsapp +507 6676-1376
20:47 Remedy-Karl I see a misspelling in your email, Susan
21:47 Roxxy/Kelly-Dennis @BISOU Robin And Tad and it was one of the highlights of our time in Panama. The Embera village was an amazing adventure and experience!! Thank you Robin and Tad on Bisou for a remarkable memory.
2024.03.23 Saturday
05:58 BISOU Robin And Tad So glad you were able to come along!
08:42 Maison De Sante If anyone is interested in looking at migration patterns of great white sharks, turtles and another animals that have been tagged for research… lots of activity on the east coast, Caribbean, and Galapagos.

https://www.ocearch.org/tracker/

08:52 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Photos
08:53 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Sunset in Bahia Honda, Panamá
09:40 Kekada II Don & Anja When we cleared out of Panama we went to immigration then our canal agent handled everything else via email. It was a few weeks after our crossing and no extra costs.
10:10 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Success for panama checkout! We had to pay extra because weekend, so we don’t recommend that. It seems to be two stops:

1) we went to immigration at the cruise terminal at end colon 2000 mall to get passport stamped (15 min, $75 fee/grift because weekend). We do not understand why shelter bay immigration would not do it on Friday.

2) then we went to maritime office, which is in a cluster of government buildings (we will show location) to show passport stamps and surrender documents (one copy of boat documentation, passport copy for boat owner, cruiser permit, crew list, declaration general from country checkin) then they issue declaration general for exit from cristobol and an international zarpe. (30 min, $105 for declaration, $20 for maritime overtime, $20 for port captain overtime, they will send a receipt via email monday).
10:13 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
10:23 YO-D-YO Dave Thanks John! We will be trying to exit on a Monday with Immigration in SBM. Assuming they will stamp our passport here...
10:38 Matador Steph&Stuart We spent 7 years in Panama. Always expect the unexpected. Checking in and out was never the same twice.
11:18 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’re hoping to travel tomorrow at 1500 from Bahia Del Sol ES to Puesta Del Sol NIC but it looks like there could be thunderstorms and lightning along the route. We don’t have much experience traveling in those conditions and wanted to solicit some feedback on how the weather looks to more experienced eyes and if a 1 day departure delay is in order.
11:19 Ohana Chad & Nicole The only constant in cruising is inconsistency. The joys of traveling
11:48 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Photos
11:49 🦜Pilialoha ML & R Videos
11:49 🦜Pilialoha ML & R A couple of uninvited guests
12:18 Courage ⛵️🦜 John That passage and timing using predictwind and windy looks fine to this captain. Winds, swell, and current are fine. You may have some thunderstorms mid-trip, but they look light and mostly inland. If I was passage planning, I would recommend a go to my admiral. Just my brief take on it.
12:23 Courage ⛵️🦜 John one day delay removes thinderstorm risk (actually lessons, since weather is unpredictable), but winds will be on the nose initially. Delay one day will depend on whether thunderstorm risk or overall comfort is the highest priority. I would go either day.
12:34 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks a lot John. Really appreciate the feedback.
12:47 🦜Maison de Sante Here’s my two cents: Predict wind does not show any lightning prediction in the atmosphere category for any of the models so I would be surprised if you get any lightning on top of you but you may see some in the distance.

CAPE is still mostly very low as well. We arrived in Costa Rica about this time last year from El Salvador and really didn’t see much lightning until July.
13:39 S/VFIN (Susan) Thank you John
14:26 Rob on Avant 231910Z MAR 24
NAVAREA IV 335/24(GEN).
1. DUE TO SPACE WEATHER, HF COMMUNICATIONS
AND GNSS POSITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
DISRUPTED BY THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR FLARES
24 THRU 26 MAR.
2. DURING INCIDENTS AT SEA, MARINERS SHOULD
CHECK THEIR POSITION USING ALL ALTERNATE
MEANS AVAILABLE.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 270001Z MAR 24.
15:00 Laura- Muirgen Glad you could get it done. Look forward to buddy boating with you!
15:45 BISOU Robin And Tad We were going the opposite direction about this time last year and there were some thunderstorms and CAPE in the forecast. We watched them on the radar and either moved closer to shore or further offshore to stay away from what looked like thunderheads and we were fine.
16:19 Maison De Sante Photos
16:19 Maison De Sante Appears as though Aeronaval killed a suspected drug trafficker off Las Perlas, Panama yesterday.
16:47 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Aeronaval was on patrol when we were there, and they looked armed, competent, and dangerous. I certainly wouldn’t attempt to ram them! The northern islands are safe(r) thanks to their presence.
17:26 Salacia / Peter Depends which Navionics charts you’re talking about. The paid Navionics+ charts are awesome in San Blas, esp. if you turn on the sonar charts. The Navionics base map preinstalled in chart plotters sucks.
17:36 🦜Maison de Sante Good point. I tend to assume everyone has sonar charts enabled.
19:27 SECOND WIND Laurin Puesta del Sol is great. Safe, friendly, great little village and a springy for seeing Nicaragua
19:41 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We found that to be the case as well. Paid navionics charts were very accurate in San Blas. Our MFD is a bit picky so I have to double check the chosen chart to make sure it is reading the paid chip
19:45 Courage ⛵️🦜 John at our SBM gathering last night someone told us that small bills and cans of coke are the main currencies in san blas. we also read the kids love lollipops. we grabbed some today to be prepared 😁
19:45 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
19:48 Ohana Chad & Nicole We were frequently asked for rice and water too. I can’t tell you how many 5 gallon jugs I filled with water. We would also give the little kids they had with them some cookies, crackers, etc. they seemed to like it.
19:49 Courage ⛵️🦜 John unsent a message.
20:18 Ohana Chad & Nicole They will come up and expect water. I think it is an unwritten expectation of cruisers to give the people in boats water.
20:44 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Puffy clouds! Bahia de Muertos, Baja, Mx
20:44 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
2024.03.24 Sunday
07:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Really?? We have the paid version of Navionics and find the charts missing key imagery including reefs. See screenshot of Navionics (Bing satellite and sonar) vs Bing. I’d be curious to see your Navionics screen.
07:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:01 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
07:02 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Area shown is around the Swimming Pool.
08:05 DaMMADCat Danny Here in George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas. We had that front go through last night and 7 boats were struck by lightning. Probably 200-300 boats here on anchor in the greater Elizabeth Harbor area. Very active cruisers net and community helping those in need.
08:21 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Anyone have first hand experience with ANCHORING at Las Brisas vs La Playita? We need a touch and go to pick up my daughter. Seems the tradeoff is boat traffic / wakes vs wrecks / polluted water.
08:25 Wanderlust Marcie Yes, we’ve just done both in the past week. La Playita is much nicer in general and although you’ll get some boat wake, it’s not often or horrible. In my opinion, it was much more comfortable than being in Las Brisas. Plus the dinghy dock at Las Brisas is crowded and can be difficult getting in and out of the dinghy. I’d pay the $10 for dinghy access at La Playita and go there. FYI it includes the pool if you’re looking for something to do. Just ask when you pay.
08:27 Wanderlust Marcie I should also mention that if you have any wind coming in from the north, the ride back from the Las Brisas dinghy dock to your boat is pretty miserable.
08:41 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Perfect feedback, thanks!
08:47 Salacia / Peter We have complete satellite imagery coverage of the Hollandes. You might need to put your card into your computer and use their updater to ensure you e downloaded all the satellite images. 🤷🏽‍♂️
08:48 Salacia / Peter Sorry, just noticed your using the phone …
08:51 Salacia / Peter They do seem to have a rendering image in that area with Bing satellite images. When I zoom a bit, different parts of the satellite images render there, and it changes each time I bump the zoom. The other satellite images don’t do that, just Bing.
08:51 Salacia / Peter That’s on iPhone
08:57 Salacia / Peter The chart plotter has full coverage, although lower resolution over the hot tub. Sonar chart is spot on there though, and we tend to use Apple Maps satellite images if we need satellite anyway.
08:57 Captain Dietmar first night is free at la playita if they have room
with the panama posse
09:07 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
09:07 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:34 Pause: Beth & Larry Photos
09:35 Pause: Beth & Larry Sunrise off the coast of Nicaragua
09:55 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Beautiful! Hope you are all having a good season still and everyone is doing good.
10:23 🦜Pilialoha ML & R The crew of Pilialoha has just spent a couple of days at anchor in Bahia Honda and visiting with the family of Domingo, the local patriarch. As during our last visit their welcome has been exceedingly warm. As we approached two canoes came out to meet us and show us where best to anchor. Soon the rest of the family came out and presented us with a basket of pineapple and bananas. The next day they took us in their power boat up a beautiful wetlands river and to the town of Salmonete. There we visited the small, resource poor school and spoke to the teachers. As during our last visit we brought school supplies such as pencils, erasers, and notebooks. Domingo also welcomes donations of used clothing, shoes, household items that they can use or pass on to the needy. He also welcomes AAA batteries, fishing hooks and lines or weights. Come visit, your eyes will be marveled by the beauty. And your heart touched by the Domingo family.
10:24 🦜Pilialoha ML & R
Soná District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.764974,-81.537888
10:35 Remedy-Karl unsent a message.
10:36 BISOU Robin And Tad We loved visiting Bahia Honda and Domingo’s family!
10:37 Remedy-Karl Mark, I'm trying to look at the area you show but don't know where to find the Swimming Pool. Please send lat/long if you can.

That said, I recently burned a lot of Elon's data to download satellite pictures down the entire coast of Central America only to find that it then wouldn't show sonar, which Natalie likes better. Back to the downloads for sonar, but then satellite is erased. It seems to be different on the phone (Android). How do you get both on the chartplotter?
10:37 Matador Steph&Stuart Zihuatenejo to Manzanillo....is this a red tide event or normal manky green water? If red tide how far north does it extend right now?
11:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Hey Karl: 09 35.353N 78 40.581W, also here:
https://boating.page.link/HjMBnWJ3jMY5G8Jj8
11:36 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Re chartplotter, we don't transfer. We use both the chartplotter with outdated Furuno maps and Navionics on an iPad, connected to Watchmate GPS for accuracy. Navionics actually serves as the primary. I have yet to master CPN for this.
11:39 FOREVER FRIDAY Water is clear in apala. Currently in boca el gorrion and the red tide is here. Heading south to find clear water. If anyone has a clear water report please post location.
11:43 Matador Steph&Stuart Does the water appear reddish? We've got green.murky water with a high particulate appearance, like stringy soup.
11:56 Wanderlust Marcie Has anyone made a stop in Coiba or its surrounding islands? Is it worth stopping? Any feedback on cost, what to do, where to anchor etc?
12:27 DawnPatrol LaneyMark We saw a small patch just north of Mazatlan 2 days ago however the anchorage at stone island was clear.
12:38 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Alicorn - Devona to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
12:44 Alicorn - Devona Alicorn - Devona joined the group.
12:49 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ALICORN- Kevin to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:02 🦜Maison de Sante We enjoyed our time around Coiba national park so much that we pushed our canal date out to spend more time there. If you spend a lot of time in the water, the clarity is incredible and you can see some impressive sea life. We scuba dive so that was the biggest draw for us.

You can go to the ranger station and pay directly and if you do that, you could probably negotiate. If you anchor near the station or Canal de Afuera, they will eventually come to your boat and ask you to pay and I doubt if they would negotiate. It’s very loosely managed and I’ve heard of as much as $100/day. They asked us to pay $40 since we were leaving that day and hadn’t paid when we got there.

My situation was a little unique because this was the tail end of the big protests in Panamá so there was almost no oversight of the park when we were there.
13:21 Rob on Avant Photos
13:22 Rob on Avant Boat lost entering el cid/Mazatlan marina entrance, apparently on Friday. Anyone have more info?
13:29 Perception - Jim
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.92876432087301,-85.817213197165
13:47 TIAMAT Owen Looks like one of the local party boats
14:00 Wanderlust Marcie Thanks so much for the info!
14:02 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.612793027704896,-79.5869386773599
14:11 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim I know this has been posted previously but can anyone tell me the current price of diesel in Costa Rica?
14:47 Remedy-Karl That link worked perfectly, Mark! I love the way it opened the Boating app directly.

Here's two screenshots from my phone. The Bing satellite view has more areas without satellite views and appears to be related to depth profile. The other satellite view is showing what appears to be a stitched quadrant.
14:47 Remedy-Karl Photos
14:47 Remedy-Karl Photos
14:48 Remedy-Karl Bing appears to mirror your view.
14:49 Remedy-Natalie It crashed on the rocks at the old El Faro resort — next to El Cid Marina. Party boat. I got this information from my Mazatlan Marina what's app group
14:53 Remedy-Karl Photos
14:54 Remedy-Karl Yeah, Bing view of Marina Papagayo only has a partial view through the marina along a depth line.
15:00 ROLLING THUNDER All fuel is the same price by law in all of Costa Rica $4.84/gallon as of a few days ago.
15:28 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Tidings of Joy has safely crossed the bar out of El Salvador. Adios
15:29 Pause Larry & Beth Well done!
15:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings of Joy has left Bahia Del Sol.
15:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/26/06/50E491C0-8829-4BB0-99A8-088D09515409/Navionics_archive_export.gpx
15:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Very smooth and easy crossing with 13’7” minimum depth. No
15:31 BISOU Robin And Tad Hurrah! Anyone else leaving with you?
15:31 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Summer Breeze crossing now
15:31 Tidings Of Joy- Joy 3 more tomorrow
15:34 Matador Steph&Stuart I'd love to see how this track compares to ours (Dec 23) but I can't see how to open it/save it....
15:36 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
15:36 🦜Maison de Sante That must be a relief! Fair winds on your passage to Nicaragua
15:49 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Just crossed my lowest noted was 11.8 feet. It was, excuse the pun, a Breeze.
15:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Hey, check what I did using the Navionics Boating app! #Navionics #BoatingApp
https://boating.page.link/3yFzYPDtzbeKKs7o7
15:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Lmk if this works
15:51 Captain Dietmar got it
15:59 Rob on Avant Hi Blue Water Mariners,

Here's our latest Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing with the forecast valid through Fri, March 29th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY3lU4LvNOU&feature=youtu.be

Main Hazards:
GALE WARNING for the SW North Atlantic through Sun night.
GALE WARNING for the northern Gulf of Mexico early Mon through early Tue.

However, no gales or warnings for the Caribbean Sea.

Have a good evening and safe boating to all!

--
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Miami, Florida, USA
15:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
16:00 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Following Bill over the bar in a gap through the breakers.
16:04 Captain Dietmar Photos
16:04 Captain Dietmar https://goodnautical.com/route/marina-bahia-del-sol-exit-tidings-joy

16:06 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Anyone coming to or from San Blas, just purchased diesel at Linton Bay Marina for $3.88 per gallon
16:11 Courage ⛵️🦜 John congratulations for a safe crossing to you and @Tidings Of Joy.Jeff ! Must be a massive relief to have that behind you.
16:12 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks! Very very nice to be free and at sea.
16:27 Remedy-Karl Just posted to Zulip, but posted here for those who aren't over there yet:

Through circumstances of previously booked tour guides and their referrals we are using Francisco Tarvo, a guide based in El Salvador, to visit El Salvador this week. He is absolutely fluent in English and Spanish and has given us a few lessons as we drove around. He also speaks a little French and I think Italian. His vehicle is in better shape than others we have used and he knows the roads very well. Site tours have been informative and at a good pace as you would expect on a private tour. He says his motto is "Not tours, but DEtours" because he likes when guests want to go to out of the way, unusual places, including those that you just happen to drive by. If you like street food, he's your guy/guide!

Best of all, he says he is happy to do tours of all of Central America including El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize and even Costa Rica, though that would be more expensive given his long travel to get there.

We have enjoyed our time with him and plan to use him again next year when we get to Rio Dulce to visit Honduras and Nicaragua as it is much more simple than having to sail to each country individually, find a safe place to leave the boat and then arrange tours. I thought it worth mentioning that such a valuable, flexible option exists for the benefit of all of the Posse.

Francisco's Whatsapp is +503 7147 3354 .
16:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Looks ideal!
16:38 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Couldn’t have been better
18:25 Wanderlust Marcie Our current view (Coiba Island ) 🙈
18:25 Wanderlust Marcie Photos
18:30 Captain Dietmar wow
18:54 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
18:54 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff En route to Nicaragua
19:31 🦜Maison de Sante Did their credit card machine work?
19:55 Galatea- Mark Hey Wanderlust- we’re not too far from you. Currently anchored at Isla Brincanco. You seeing anything from that system?
19:58 Wanderlust Marcie That spout passed about 1/2 miles from us. We got about 45 minutes of fairly hard rain and winds of 20mph. Nothing too crazy.
20:00 Galatea- Mark Where are you anchored?
20:01 YO-D-YO Dave Hints from a higher power? Maybe time to alter course?
20:04 Rob on Avant Photos
20:05 Rob on Avant Starlink hardware 30% off in Panama. Sale till end of month.
20:06 Wanderlust Marcie We’re at Isla Rancheria/Coibita. We’re on NFL but our Starlink was out for a few so I don’t think it’s showing our live position 🤷‍♀️
20:07 Galatea- Mark Cool. We were there about a week ago.
20:09 Wanderlust Marcie We’re hot on your trail 🤣 Heading the same direction.
20:12 Courage ⛵️🦜 John yes!
20:44 SV Stray Cat 2 Photos
20:45 SV Stray Cat 2 San Blas moon tonight.
20:57 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
20:57 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Beautiful Salvadorean moon for an over nighter.
22:06 Felicità🌵Gretchen Unwanted visitor? Yikes.
22:22 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Excellent! We’ll upgrade!!
22:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
22:27 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Puerto Jimenez, Panama
23:38 Martini Bryan & Mary Photos
23:38 Martini Bryan & Mary Uninvited guest- guess he just needed a rest - he’s been with us now for the last three hours-
2024.03.25 Monday
06:26 Laura- Muirgen Photos
06:26 Laura- Muirgen Last night sunset in Linton Bay
07:06 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Has anyone been able to rsvp for the PP Buenaventura event 10-12 May? The rsvp page doesn’t render any form to rsvp. https://panamaposse.com/bmrsvp. @Captain Dietmar, can this be Kathryn’s and mine RSVP?
07:40 Captain Dietmar ahoy Mark & Kathryn please fill out the form so that the venue and marina gets a list ...
07:58 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
07:58 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
07:58 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn There is no form. Try the link and you’ll see what I mean.
08:05 BISOU Robin And Tad Um scary?
08:12 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.62556397095954,-87.34201185965259
08:14 Long Windid Wow...great time
08:16 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Went fairly slow too. Tide was ripping out at good clip when we got here but us and Seabreeze got in fine. Took a lot of power at the entrance to buck the current but we had good depth. Least I saw was 13’.
08:17 Captain Dietmar there is one now
08:18 Cerca Trova-Bruce
N Lake Trail, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76040138359648,-80.0439986634255
08:18 Long Windid Thanks for letting us know
08:25 Pause: Beth & Larry
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.62912232634199,-85.67276067061194
08:36 Qué vendrá Great! Fast passage :)
08:39 Martini Bryan & Mary
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.62927783813025,-85.67194025963546
08:40 🦜Pilialoha ML & R
08:45 Captain Dietmar
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368579,-79.950762
08:53 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
JMC5+W3G, Augusto Cesar Sandino, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.62392106450293,-87.3411003872752
09:07 Galatea- Mark
Las Palmas District, Veraguas Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.866394585005779,-81.79419575266706
09:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Correction. Summer Breeze!
09:12 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis 😂
09:12 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt Photos
09:13 ☠️KNOT RIGHT, Walt The Wildlife in Panama is a beautiful sight. This bird is gorgeous. BUT she has been building a nest in my anchor roller for the past week. I hated to be the bad guy, so I removed the nest material and laid it on the dock. I did this three times. I put one of those stupid looking balls up. But that only delayed her one day. This time I tossed her nest into the water. She was buzzing me the whole time. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have Knot Right be the nursery of such a beautiful bird. But laying the eggs, hatching the eggs, and waiting for the little ones to fly away is a pretty long time that we would have to stay here. It's bad enough that my boat projects are holding me back, but baby birds preventing me from anchoring is not on the schedule. Does anyone in Shelter Bay have a free-standing owl that I can borrow for a while?

Unwanted and persistent guest
09:15 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+F7P, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368425779002681,-79.95130106806755
09:21 Captain Dietmar REMINDER panama posse line call starts in about 60 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and in 90 minutes for the Pacific
09:21 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:36 ALICORN- Kevin ALICORN- Kevin joined the group.
09:41 Laura- Muirgen We are rethinking our plans to go to Provendenca(sp?) Columbia thinking of maybe going to Caymans instead on our way to Florida. Has anyone done a check in there that can give us a breakdown of how to ie expenses, what food they care about? Pets? Etc
09:44 Alicorn - Devona How do you log into this call?
09:50 🦜Maison de Sante You’ll get an invite and if you don’t see that, you’ll see an active call at the top of your screen in LINE and you simply click join. You won’t see it until Dietmar starts the call.
09:52 Alicorn - Devona Good morning Panama Posse from SV Alicorn! (Soon to be. We have not done the renaming ceremony yet😊)
My husband @ALICORN- Kevin and I recently purchased a Lagoon 440 here at Buenaventura Marina in Rio Hato Panama. We are from many places but the last stop before moving to Panama was Florida LOL. We will be moving aboard April 3rd and starting all our projects before heading through the canal and over to San Blas for our first stop. We are very excited to start this new adventure in our lives. We have never lived aboard before so there is so much for us to learn. I think we will learn a lot from this group and look forward to meeting everyone somewhere down the “road”
Any advice for noobs would be appreciated. LOL
Thanks

09:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Sorry I can’t be on the call. Presently flying from Cape Town to Istanbul and “Bisou” is in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in Paradise Village Marina. Any other PP boats there?
09:55 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Welcome Alicorn crew; looking forward to meeting you down the “road”!
09:56 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Welcome! And congratulations on your new boat-life!
10:14 Laura- Muirgen Group voice call started.
10:14 ROLLING THUNDER Puerto Jimenez Costa Rica perhaps?
10:14 Laura- Muirgen Group call ended.
10:15 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:16 BOUNDLESS
Av. B 1701, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.954417165780475,-79.53774210816081
10:25 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited FIDO-Jodi & Steve to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:30 DawnPatrol LaneyMark
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.98916335748293,-109.8268342213507
10:30 LOST PEARL Onno
Playa Maguey 2011, Coyula Sector U, 70988 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.73188356540998,-96.14907427745837
10:44 FIDO-Jodi & Steve FIDO-Jodi & Steve joined the group.
10:52 Qué vendrá Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.16004335808802,-86.03378809345065
11:04 Michael (Fin)
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30090335,-88.89226240000002
11:08 ROLLING THUNDER Banana Bay Marina 8°37'21.7"N 83°09'08.0"W
11:18 Matador Steph&Stuart Group call ended.
11:19 Galatea- Mark Thanks for the call Dietmar! First time joining and it was great. I’m not sure who asked but here are the coordinates for our Boca Chica outer anchorage, inner anchorage, and entry track. Happy to answer any questions.
11:20 Galatea- Mark Outer anchorage
https://boating.page.link/qytkv3k9fBeHCKpVA
11:21 Galatea- Mark Inner anchorage
https://boating.page.link/jR9PTQUohHAyjtLh9
11:21 Galatea- Mark Entry track
https://boating.page.link/aMQoHCtTdfY7BdCP8
11:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
La Paz, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.25806209264209,-110.3168780837009
11:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Welcome to the family! Kathryn and I will arrive Buenaventura May 4th and hope to meet and provide fellow liveaboard advice! Please also stay for the party!
11:33 Perception - Jim
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.85908071484393,-85.90912964334875
11:42 Maison De Sante
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.586240248763454,-78.74468503527225
11:45 S/VFIN (Susan) @LOST PEARL Onno hey! Are you really planning to come to BDS? Heard your question on Line Call earlier. If you want any input from us we would be happy to share! Please DM us.
11:49 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:49 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff New home for a week or so. Marina Puesta Del Sol.
11:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff The welcoming committee
12:22 Courage ⛵️🦜 John There are indeed crocs in san blas! This one swam by Courage and Muirgen. As Muirgen added, “They normally travel in pairs, so we kept a look good look out for his mate, but couldn’t spot her. Sneaky Devils!”
12:22 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
12:34 Maison De Sante Which island did you see this one? We know that crocs have a history of going to green island, Cambombia, and the East Lemmon Cays
12:35 Maison De Sante I just realized this is a show- never mind 😂
12:35 Maison De Sante Shoe
12:42 OKISOLLO Jeanne
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.05279736118319,-113.4595298752202
12:44 Courage ⛵️🦜 John gotcha! lol
14:36 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.582343057467233,-78.87984674423933
14:42 Laura- Muirgen Photos
14:42 Laura- Muirgen
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.56005599768466,-78.87339716098369
14:47 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:48 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Jeff, from Tidings of Joy, after talking to the welcoming committee in Nicaragua. They seemed agreeable. 😁
14:50 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:51 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Summer Breeze coming out of BDS.
Smooth.
15:23 ZORBA- Tomer Looking for a guy/girl in Chiapas Mexico that can make stainles steel sliders for my boom...anyone has a contact?
16:41 Michael (Fin) Long Windid, Splinters and Fin are out of BDS
16:42 Rob on Avant All good?
16:43 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Congrats fellow dock mates. Happy to hear you are all free and safe. Enjoy your travels south.
16:44 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff CONGRATULATIONS!
16:45 S/VFIN (Susan) Yes thanks. Swell was def low (2ft) and tide very high and we took the straight out path ( NOT taken otw in) same as the boats that left yesterday. Whew.
16:46 S/VFIN (Susan) Yes! Its behind us now.
16:48 S/VFIN (Susan)
El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.23174240390201,-88.8532533116981
16:48 S/VFIN (Susan) Yes thanks. Swell was def low (2ft) and tide very high and we took the straight out path ( NOT taken otw in) same as the boats that left yesterday. Whew.
16:49 Rum Truffle - Mark Hurrah
16:50 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks Mark! We bloody well miss you.
16:53 EVER AFTER Andrew Congrats to our BDS mates that made it safely over the bar today. See you all soon in Costa Rica and Panama under fair winds and following seas.
16:56 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks my friend
16:58 Rob on Avant If anyone has tracks they can share (both inbound and outbound) please post the files here or email to Dietmar.
17:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Strong work. Enjoy the ride. I’m sure you will.
17:02 🦜Maison de Sante Ask Memo or Rolf at the marina office
17:10 Qué vendrá Congrats! safe passage!
17:13 ZORBA- Tomer Just did so, Eolf has a guy...thanks🙏
17:13 ZORBA- Tomer Rolf*
17:20 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
17:30 Rum Truffle - Mark Fly away
17:31 S/VFIN (Susan) Funny, its so quiet when theres no motor on. So rare!🙄
18:43 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Huh?
18:45 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sweet
20:45 YO-D-YO Mary Turtle Cay Marina
Turtle Cay Marina, Nombre de Dios, Colón : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.598516,-79.437129
20:45 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
20:45 YO-D-YO Mary Sunset Turtle Cay Marina
2024.03.26 Tuesday
00:28 BISOU Robin And Tad San Blas and that general area have the most beautiful sunsets!
00:28 BISOU Robin And Tad So glad you are safely out! I’m sure you were nervous!
00:30 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Bahía de Los Muertos, Baja, Mx
00:30 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
02:59 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
07:24 Wanderlust Marcie Has anyone checked into CR at Golfito recently and NOT used an agent? Trying to get an idea of the fees and time involved vs the $375 fee for checkin using an agent.
07:25 Rob on Avant No govt checkin fees in CR. Exit is $20-25 or so.
07:26 YO-D-YO Dave We were told $70 to the agent and $40 for each crew for tourist cards at Providencia. I thought I heard $5 at Caymans.
08:51 Laura- Muirgen We were by someone who checked into Caymans 3 months ago there were no fees, but Providencia was $300+.
08:58 Laura- Muirgen Does anyone know about a morning net in the San Blas.. we heard a rumor?
09:06 EVER AFTER Andrew https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z5XrJH86G4sU4F8N9
09:25 Courage ⛵️🦜 John after a brief first stop in chichime (quite crowded with 14 boats inside and 5 outside), where we enjoyed swimming with so-so snorkeling (did see starfish and reef sharks), and walking ashore, we followed the report from @Maison De Sante @🦜Maison de Sante and moved this morning to west holondes cay. This is stunningly beautiful. Can’t wait to go snorkeling!
09:25 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Videos
09:32 Wanderlust Marcie Rob, did you have to pay $130 USD for the health inspection/quarantine visit to the boat?
09:33 Rob on Avant No. We arrived from Nicaragua, checked in at cocos.
09:34 Maison De Sante No morning net in San Blas
09:37 Maison De Sante We are headed to Salardup today to get fresh fruit and veggies -then we will head back to the Holandes.
09:40 Remedy-Natalie How much did it cost to check out of Chiapas
09:47 Maison De Sante There is a San Blas WhatsApp group. If you PM me your number I’ll request you be added if you like?
09:58 Perception - Jim Any recent recommendations on where to anchor at Playa del Cocos CR? Seems like you could choose the NE or SW ends of the bay. My Navionics charts for the bay are less than optimal on reflecting the actual coastline there.
09:59 Perception - Jim No Papagayos should be blowing while we are there.
10:05 SV Daze Dream Dayna We sre anchored in SW end, with some protection from swell from the small island. Been calm, pleasant. More panga traffic on north side, where we anchored first.
10:05 Matador Steph&Stuart This time last year....go to Port captain first to get the correct form. His office is 2 streets behind the fuel dock at marina bahia golfito ( the new one) so you could stop to fill with fuel and ask nicely if you can visit him from there. Then visit immigration which is half way between Bahía Golfito and Banana Bay, then customs, and a bank ( for the 25 dollar zarpe fee) and port captain for final stamps and internal zarpe. Taxis were not Mexico price but not too pricey. Easy to do with a bit of patience and really no need for the agent.
10:07 Matador Steph&Stuart No, we arrived from Panama. No inspection, no fee.
10:08 Wanderlust Marcie Interesting. They’re telling me $130 for quarantine inspection and we arrived from Panama also.
10:10 Matador Steph&Stuart Who is telling you?
10:11 Alicorn - Devona @Maison De Sante I am new to the group. How do I PM you. I would like to be added to the San Blas page as well. Thanks.
10:15 Wanderlust Marcie I initially contracted Banana Bay Marina and their agent sent me all the info (regardless of whether I used them or not). She told me to email docs to the Health Ministry to request a Libre Platica. She said I needed to receive that before I could do customs and immigration. Then to request the quarantine inspection which is $130 🧐
10:15 Wanderlust Marcie Thank you so much for all this info 🩵
10:17 Matador Steph&Stuart We followed the port captains advice and didn't need one. I believe he said in rapid spanish that its disrcretional and it may be asked for. He was the stand in for the port captain and gave us other incorrect advice about the zarpe fee.
10:18 Wanderlust Marcie Ok, again thanks so much. We’ll start with the Port Captain and see what happens 🤷‍♀️
10:18 Matador Steph&Stuart Photos
10:20 Matador Steph&Stuart This young man used to be an agent before he went to Bahía Golfto. He is so so helpful and he said if cruisers need any help to get in touch with him for advice.
10:23 Matador Steph&Stuart Good plan. The very nice marina staff at Fish hook gave us incorrect advice ( to visit immigration first- dont do this! ) Good luck and take lots of water, its a very hot road in Golfito
10:24 Remedy-Natalie Hi there. Do you know how to get ahold of Marco?
10:31 Matador Steph&Stuart We spent 6 weeks in the area last May. We never had a comfortable day in Playa de Cocos and we tried many spots, +/- Papagayo. We would go for one day to do our business, checkin, shopping, plau music at the open mike, then the next day we'd up anchor and go to one of the many nicer bays depending on conditions....Huevos, Panama, Nacascolo, Hermosa, Iguanita.
Nacascolo was my favourite but if the N E wind comes up you need to get out quickly and head for the other side.
10:33 Perception - Jim Thanks for the advice - yes we are just planning to stay for a day to do check-in. I'm just curious where folks found it best to anchor in Playa de Cocos while there, to avoid what seem to be many boats moored there on satellite imagery.
10:39 Courage ⛵️🦜 John we anchored close to your spot - 35’ sand perfect holding. also an awesome snorkel area marked with pin below. schools of fifty blue tang, corals of every kind, reef fish galore!
10:39 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
10:41 TIAMAT Owen We went on the south side. Anchored outside the pangas, amongst the tour/party boats. It’s tight be doable
11:04 🦜Maison de Sante We did it in December. It’s not difficult at all.
11:07 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:07 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings Of Joy approaching the Francis Scott Key Bridge 6/25/17
11:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff On way to Baltimore Harbor. Container ship struck a bridge pile this morning and entire thing collapsed into the harbor.
11:10 SV Daze Dream Dayna @Courage ⛵️ John what bay is that? Does not look like Cocos? Also port captain in Cocos said we had to get a zarpe for every bay we want to visit. She was not friendly or realistic.
11:17 Courage ⛵️🦜 John This is San Blas Islands, Panama - Caribbean side
11:26 Bijou- Rose Goetsch I posted this on the Zulip pet group but I know a lot of people don’t use the page. If anyone has any answers I will try and copy them to the Zulip page so they are easily found in the future. —

Can anyone recommend the easiest anchorages you found to get the dogs off of the boat. We are leaving Chiapas for Costa Rica in the next week and would like to formulate a plan.
I have two Australian shepherds so I’m looking for fairly easy dinghy landings or water taxis.
Any ideas for all of Panama would be great too. Thanks for any info
11:32 SV Daze Dream Dayna Playa coco has a great beach from SW moorage. Bahia St Elena beach on west side.
11:47 SV Daze Dream Dayna @Perception - Jim @Matador Steph&Stuart when we went to last check in at port captain yesterday. She said we could not move around freely to different bays without a zarpe from her for each bay. Did you have same issue?
11:48 Perception - Jim Thanks - we parked ourselves next to you...
11:49 SV Daze Dream Dayna Welcome. Expect at least 2 days to check in. Frogs leap on other side of us had a heck of a time yesterday at the airport customs. Waited over 6 hours, still dont know if he got it.
11:55 Perception - Jim Thanks for the heads up. Did you take a panga in to shore, or just dinghy over?
11:59 Maison De Sante First stop- In Santa Elena Bay- playa Santa Elena has a nice little beach and zero swell. Santa Elena bay is big- I would steer clear of the mangroves or where the fresh water enters the bay.

Murcialago bay/islands- although there is a nice beach on the East side of Isla San Jose with easy landing -dogs are not permitted. The park ranger was nice about it.

Bahia Huevos- very easy dingy landing and has some sea caves. A few charter boats come here during the day, it’s very nice- dog friendly. Fabulous spot.

Playa Nascacolo or the beach in front of The Four Seasons resort in Culebra Bay- probably one of our favorite beaches and great for dogs.

All beaches in Costa Rica are public. Dogs allowed basically everywhere except protected parks.

Playa de cocos is a fine beach for dogs but very busy and not good clarity. The dinghy landing can be a little tricky at low tide but mostly it’s easy.

This is a good start. As you get further south- the dinghy landings can get tricky or not possible- typically in zones with surfing.

12:04 Rob on Avant A caution of Bahia Santa Elena, we picked up leeches in the fw stream and ticks in the high grass (on the people, but dogs would be equally susceptible).
12:13 Matador Steph&Stuart At Golfito we requested an internal zarpe for Playa de Cocos and puntos intermedios and that's what we got. We didn't go into any marinas in between so there was no scrutiny of the zarpe.
12:18 Captain Dietmar do it yourself free to check in takes a dsy
12:23 Kekada II Don & Anja We paid US$105 for health inspection entering from Panama.
12:24 Matador Steph&Stuart I recall that when we were in the Playa de Cocos area, the marina clients were even expected to get an internal zarpe to leave the marina to go to local bays. This was from a long time resident and advocate of all things Papagayo marina. I would check in, get your internal zarpe for Golfito and puntos intermedios, don't ask questions about what you can do, smile, leave and go visit whatever bays you like. She doesnt have a boat. I doubt she has AIS either.
12:26 Qué vendrá The beauty of LINE discussion :)
12:29 Laura- Muirgen
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.564307558300552,-78.82314759124486
12:33 Maison De Sante Yes. Marina Papagayo is strange like that. You need a zarpe from port captain in playa cocos to go to that marina or get fuel there and then another zarpe to leave the area but your next zarpe could be for golfito and you’re fine.
12:42 BRIGADOON 3 Congratulations to you!!!!
13:08 ROLLING THUNDER Entering Costa Rica in Golfito:
First of all, I would like to comment on Banana Bay Marina. They are the most helpful and accommodating staff I have ever met in a marina.
They are currently helping two cruisers at anchor out in the bay file their paperwork coming into Costa Rica. We did not use any marinas during our stay in Costa Rica so we decided to treat our self’s to a slip here using the Panama Posse discount.

1-6 nights $1.75 per Ft Per Day
7-29 nights $1.50 per Ft Per Day
1 MO or more $0.75 per Ft Per Day

To get the requirements for entry I went up to the office and asked the office staff +506 2775-0255 or +506 2775-0003 for the actual costs to check in:
1) Ministry of Health to get a Libre Platica which gives you permission to talk with the other agencies.
2) Then to Senasa to schedule a quarantine inspection. They will charge about $115.00 US to inspect your boat for animal issues including cats and dogs. Alternatively, Banana Bay Marina will file your fee with Senasa and schedule an inspection for $130.00 US. Things change but currently Senasa’s concern appears to be pork and beef. They then come to the boat using boat owners dingy.
3) Migration
4) Customs
5) Port Captain
6) Papers needed. You must have 5 copies of required documents. Banana Bay will make copies for $0.25US Each.
a. Passport each member
b. Crewlist
c. Insurance Liability ($500,000.00)
d. Title (Coast Guard Document)
e. Zarpe last port
f. List of last 10 ports departures.
g. Nil list (states no Arms, Ammunition, Stowaways cigarettes drugs or over $10K US on board)(available on line)
h. Have available your engine and outboard serial number, horse power, no of cylinders.
All offices are a short taxi, medium walking distance from the marina area.
13:54 Qué vendrá Posted a description of our land travels in Nicaragua here: https://chat.panamaposse.com/#narrow/stream/7-nicaragua-.F0.9F.87.B3.F0.9F.87.AE/topic/Land.20tour.20of.20Nicaragua/near/2587
13:55 Qué vendrá Photos
13:59 Qué vendrá Photos
14:02 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Nice pics! Looks like you had a great time. We’re right behind you. Going on our tour tomorrow.
14:03 Qué vendrá Photos
14:03 Qué vendrá Pictures from Nicaragua
14:17 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We have been working with Marcus from Waypoint Yacht Services as our agent for entering Panama and scheduling our crossing. Tried reaching him today and it turns out he’s left the country and all the progress with documents and photos etc sent were never input and I have to resend everything if I care to stay with them. Roy is the new contact there. I was never notified of any of this which I find unprofessional and disappointing. I’ve only heard good things about Erik so I think we’ll switch to him. @Captain Dietmar PP website re sponsors should be updated for Waypoint.
14:39 Perception - Jim Folks in Puesta del Sol - watch out for unwanted guests in the form of nesting birds! While spending the past week there, we apparently had an attempt to build a nest in the end of our mainsail stack pack. When we raised the main on exiting the channel, I saw the nesting material dump off the back of the boat. Later, sadly, I found further evidence of how much progress they had made during our stay!

14:39 Perception - Jim Photos
14:53 Wanderlust Marcie We just came through and were also originally working with Marcus and then switched to Roy. I believe Marcus is having some health issues. Anyway, Roy was fantastic and very responsive with every WhatsApp I sent him.
14:53 Michael (Fin) @Qué vendrá @BRIGADOON 3 👍😊
14:54 Rob on Avant Might be bats. One of the boats there was infested with bats when we were there.
14:58 Perception - Jim Well, I'd assume that the egg rules out mammals... :-)
15:22 Laura- Muirgen We worked with Erick. He really came through for us. Our transit got bumped the last day. He went to bat for us and got us back on the the schedule because we had been the first boat to book. This all happened the evening before transit like after 11pm. Can't say enough good about him for that. If we haven't had him we'd been bumped from the scheduled date and the people who had flown in to do the canal with us wouldn't have been able to do it.
15:38 Captain Dietmar agreed unprofessional
no way of knowing internal operations of agents
will update accordingly
16:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Sure. No blame intended in the least for PP.
16:59 BOUNDLESS Photos
17:00 BOUNDLESS Casco Viejo looking towards Panama City

By the way, Madre is an excellent Italian restaurant, and maharaja is a great Indian place, if anyone’s looking for a change of pace in Panama City
17:34 Wanderlust Marcie Looking for recommendations on the best place to leave our boat in Costa Rica to do some land travel. We just checked in at Golfito and are heading north but so far have found the marinas to be eye-wateringly expensive (not to mention the rental cars) 😳
17:52 BISOU Robin And Tad Marina Papagayo has PP rates (still expensive) but a good safe place to leave your boat. We found everything in CR to be 150% of Panama prices! Nicaraguas and El Salvador will be less expensive places to leave the boat and travel inland.
17:53 Salacia / Peter Be careful on the north end of the beach. There are some large rock flakes on the bottom that we got our anchor caught under, in about thirty feet. Had to dive it to pull it out, hookah saved the day.
17:59 Captain Dietmar We left Carinthia in Marina Papagayo. yes more money but very well run marina and no lightning strikes. you can rent cars from liberia and there is a Walmart and a pricesmart within 45 minutes of the marina
also andaz resort Chao pescao bar makes the fabled Baul
the pool and facilities at Papagayo are top notch clean and well kept CR is pricey as they attract and market to well to do tourists . the peninsula features the four seasons and a Ritz Carlton... exceptional lifestyle companies but at a price
18:58 SV Daze Dream Dayna Look back on post from Rolling thunder, Banana Bay is best price. Good luck
19:48 S/VFIN (Susan) We are arriving Bahia Sta Elena CR tomorrow morning (Wednesday). From what I have read, the public sector is given off for Semana Santa from March 25 - 31. Also folks are reporting big delays in checking in at Playa del Cocos these past few days. Maybe its better to wait until after Easter Sunday to clear in? Any thoughts?
20:38 Perception - Jim We are going to attempt check-in tomorrow with four other boats. We've been talking with Marina Papagayo about a reservation, and they told us this regarding the holiday:
_On behalf of the Marina Papagayo Team; we would like to thank you for completing the reservation form and we look forward to having Perception in our docks. On the other hand we just noticed that your arrival and departure will be in the Holy Week and most of the government entities will remain closed during the week or partial, so the port captain will be open from Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th; closed from Thursday 28th - Sunday 31rs. Please take this information into consideration if you need to arrange a local or International Zarpe._
20:38 Perception - Jim I should have said - we are going to attempt check-in at Cocos...
20:39 EVER AFTER Andrew Susan, one Coast Guard boat crew spoke to us in St Elana. Their in no hurry to move you along. They were very kind. Another cruiser said the Capitina in Cocos is closed Monday the day after Easter. Expect you will be checking in Tuesday after the holiday. Congratulations on the crossing. Now the fun begins.!!!!
20:57 S/VFIN (Susan) Ok thanks for the info! I appreciate it. In my experience its always tricky clearing in around a holiday in a foreign country. This holiday is a long one, too. I wish you the best. At least you will have a group to share taxi fares. (I think Uber works here too). Let me know what happens. Im right behind you, well, i wont check in until after the next papagayo lays down, probably Tuesday. I plan to hole up in Elena until then. 🤞
21:33 Captain Dietmar not all decisions are based on price

22:38 SV Daze Dream Dayna Never implied or said they were. Gestalt
23:54 S/VFIN (Susan) Otherworldly shot!
2024.03.27 Wednesday
00:00 Matador Steph&Stuart Santa Elena is a unique and beautiful anchorage. Don't be in a hurry to leave. The coastguard may visit and look at your papers but they were incredibly human and did not hurry us along. Especially if you explain that you've been informed that the offices will be closed.
00:00 S/VFIN (Susan) Nice! Thanks
07:31 JUBEL - Kyle
07:31 JUBEL - Kyle Jubel is en route from Cartagena Colombia, to bequeron, Puerto Rico.
09:16 DaMMADCat Danny @🦜Knot Right/Jeariene @Perception - Jim looks like you should have nice conditions, safe travels.
09:26 BISOU Robin And Tad Bahía Santa Elena is a lovely place to ‘hang out’. Peaceful and pretty although no facilities.
09:27 Captain Dietmar save voyage !!!
09:33 S/VFIN (Susan)
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.9292146850677,-85.81722599728322
09:34 S/VFIN (Susan) So sweet to be here in Bahia Santa Elena!
11:06 MIETTE: Eric & Shawn Isla Meanguera is a good stop between Chiapas and CR. The south anchorage has some swell but it's protected from the Papagayos winds
14:22 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Another beautiful day in paradise, san blas style. Snorkelling along some walls and canyons teeming with aquatic life. 100+ strong schools of blue tangs and reef fish, a 9’ nurse shark, rays, healthy corals of every kind. Really beautiful in calm protected waters. Followed by a picnic ashore at west holondes cay. Island life is good for the soul.
14:22 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
15:14 Pause Larry & Beth We checked into Costa Rica at Marina Papaguayo a couple days ago through an agent. We used
15:20 Qué vendrá Looks wonderfully! Can't wait to get there!
15:26 Pause Larry & Beth Sorry, hit send accidentally on my last post. We checked into Costa Rica at Marina Papaguayo a couple days ago through an agent. We used Earnesto Andrade - whatsapp # +506 8811 7290. The fee was $750 which was a discounted rate because there were two of us that checked in at the same time, not sure what the regular rate was. Other than being 1 1/2 hours late to do the check in, everything went just fine. The gentlemen that came to the boat were professional and took care of things quickly. In their defense for being late, it is the week of Semana Santa and we unerstand traffic has been very heavy. I did ask Ernesto today if he could give me a breakdown of his prices and tell us what all was included for that rate (shame on me for not asking before we made a deal with him). I told him we had a few friends asking. Anyway, he chose to not provide that information. The Marina did provide the names of two other agents who could assist with the check in: Bruce Blevin in Golfito (who can do checkins here at Papaguayo) - +506 8729 2224 and Candy Garro whos information should be coming to me soon, so please dm me if you need her contact info
15:31 ZORBA- Tomer You paid toghether 750, or each?
15:35 Remedy-Natalie We are in contact with him and he is charging $891
15:36 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Two days ago he quoted us $750 to check in at Flamingo
15:37 ZORBA- Tomer I dont mind paying for comfort, but for me its sounds way to much
15:37 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Does anyone know why they don’t board the boat at Plsya del Coco -Costa Rica check in but the inspect the boat at the other check in places?
15:39 Pause Larry & Beth It was $750 per boat
15:44 Remedy-Natalie I asked Ernesto this question today. He told me there are more regulations at marinas. And he said no one cares about Playa de Coco boat traffic. Mostly Pangas
15:45 Remedy-Natalie Ernesto? Or Bruce?
15:47 🦜Maison de Sante He will not give you a cost breakdown because it is free for a 3 month TIP for the boat and free at the port captain and immigration. The only expense is for them to drive to coco, then to the airport, then back to coco, then to the marina.

The issue is that the marina insists on an agent so you would have to go to coco and check in yourself to avoid the agent versus going directly to the marina. He charged $500 last year and I suspect charging whatever they think they can get away with.

There is an extra step for llc or trust-owned vessels but I do not know what that is or if it makes a difference to the aduana.
15:47 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Ernesto
15:48 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Ernesto

15:52 Remedy-Natalie Ernesto just sent me this
15:52 Remedy-Natalie REMEDY FACTURA INGRESO 20620.pdf
15:56 Remedy-Natalie I just received this message from Bruce

Good afternoon Natalie,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, we do offer inbound port clearance at Marina Papagayo for selective clients. Our average fee during normal weekdays is approximately $1300 plus expenses (expenses depending upon paperwork and timing).
16:03 Pause Larry & Beth The other option for Marina Papaguayo agent is Candy Garro - +506 8816 2145. She is in San Jose, CR
16:03 🦜Maison de Sante This is really interesting to see. The port captain never charged us anything and we went there multiple times for Zarpes. The notary and translation fee make sense for an llc or trust vessel.

I suppose the overtime fee would be plausible for Semana Santa but tough to know with 100% certainty without going and asking them. The Zarpe is free. Coast Guard taxes is not something I had ever heard of there for the National Zarpe. Maybe the Senasa quarantine thing is just if you clear into the marina or new but I never ran into that last year.

Also seems odd that you would pay a 13% tax on fees you are paying. The tax should only be applicable to his services.
16:06 Wanderlust Marcie We just checked in at Golfito and I can tell you it was about the easiest process of any country we’ve checked into before. I imagine it would be equally as easy elsewhere.
16:07 Remedy-Natalie I asked Ernesto two questions about his Bill and this is his response

For this time I prefer not to represent it

I sincerely suggest that you go directly to Playas del Coco, there you will do it for free, it is a simple paperwork
16:09 🦜Maison de Sante That’s how he started talking to me when we had issues importing my transmission and AC into Costa Rica
16:09 Remedy-Natalie And he even sent me a picture of a mega yacht to emphasize that he usually works with them..
16:09 Remedy-Karl So, Ernesto is upset because we asked for an explanation of charges because he "deals with mega yachts". I guess that's why he charges like we are one. He said that we should just go to Coco.
16:11 Remedy-Karl Has anyone with an LLC checked in at Playa del Coco?
16:11 Perception - Jim Five boats including Perception went through the process today at Cocos. Confirmed that it was free other than the taxis. The Admiral went from Perception, so don't have the complete download yet, but it seemed to follow the process outlined on Zulip. They left for shore around 7am, and were done at about 2:30pm. Sounds like the longest wait was at the airport for customs to go through documentation.
16:13 Perception - Jim Perception is in an LLC - apparently they wanted to see our original power of attourney document at customs, but allowed us to squeak by with a copy. Customs claimed that we should have presented the original document on entry, and will need to present it on exit or we may not be given our zarpe.
16:15 Remedy-Karl Craziness
16:15 Pause Larry & Beth Pause is a LLC boat and it went smoothly, no extra fees
16:15 Remedy-Natalie Thanks. We are an LLC also..I don't think I have the original paperwork. I think it's a copy.
16:16 Remedy-Karl Did you have your original LLC POA?
16:22 Remedy-Karl Also wondering if any of you got a 6 month TIP?
16:29 Pause Larry & Beth We did have the original LLC paperwork onboard, however it was a copy that we provided. And yes, we did get a 6 month TIP
16:30 Remedy-Karl Thank you for that!
16:31 Remedy-Karl Was that on your own or using Ernesto?
16:31 OKISOLLO Jeanne Photos
16:32 ZORBA- Tomer So if I read everything correctly Wrnesto is trying to charge us as mega yachts, and dont like to explai himself too mich...so I dont care if it will take me a full week to do it alone, it seems like there is no reason to pay these ludicrous high fees to an agent.
16:32 OKISOLLO Jeanne Sea lions at Puerto Refugio, sea of Cortez
16:33 Remedy-Natalie You are reading this correctly. He was very condescending in his text to me..
16:36 ZORBA- Tomer Ao it is time to vote with a taxi😃
16:36 ZORBA- Tomer So*
16:38 🦜Maison de Sante There’s also a bus from coco to the airport and back for about $1.80 each way
16:40 ZORBA- Tomer Or a bus, I would walk and wont be exploited like that...I am really ok for paying for service, but this sounds more like a milking cow to these agents...crazy
16:45 Pause Larry & Beth This was through Ernesto
16:45 Remedy-Karl The fee isn't the problem as there is value in making the arrangements and saving our time, however the attitude and outrage at being asked simple questions is ridiculous.

Then, to be more rude he sent a photo of a mega yacht like he's used to dealing with... 🙄
16:48 Maison De Sante Yes, we found him to be less than professional…and unable to perform services that were part of his fee (ie importing).

When we first cleared into CR we did it by ourselves at playa coco- easy peasy.

We HAD to get an agent to stay beyond our 3month tourist visa which required an agent. We were told that his services would include a 6 month extension and it was supposed to include NOT paying import duties for boat specific items. At our unfortunate expense - we still had to pay import duties on big ticket boat items AND reached out to another agent so our items would not be held hostage in customs because ernesto was a poor communicator and could not give us a clear answer on anything including basing things like shipping address.

I do not recommend him
16:56 Remedy-Karl Who did you end up using after? We're they able to figure out the importing question?
16:56 ZORBA- Tomer you would say 750$ is an acceptable fee? (if he would treat us approptriatly, and do everything he suppose to do.....)
16:56 Matador Steph&Stuart There is no reason. Utter madness.
17:01 Remedy-Karl Yes, if...
18:11 DaMMADCat Danny
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.59430121260099,-75.34312063835127
18:11 DaMMADCat Danny Photos
18:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That was a super cool spot!
19:27 EVER AFTER Andrew Sorta important FYI Category.
Cruisers in CR wanting to visit Manuel Antonio State Park. Advance tickets are sold online only. Looks like the park is completely booked for the entire time we're in the area. Make sure to plan ahead and book early.
19:29 Remedy-Karl Wow, good advice. Thanks.
19:30 Remedy-Karl Which other agent did you reach out to?

What can you share about avoiding import duties after this experience?
21:36 Maison De Sante No, I would not accept that. What is your cruising plan? If you plan to stay in CR 3 months or less do not get an agent (in my opinion).
21:46 Maison De Sante Let me get back to you on this, my partner was dealing with this….

We have an old board warner transmission that required fixing in VA, usa 🇺🇸 so had to be rebuilt there and shipped back to CR. I remember because of issues we had with our agent, we literally drove our heavy transmission to FedEx in San Jose, CR and was dealing directly with the sales associate at FedEx in San Jose for import/export. We just had to have an agent to get it back/sign for it (to get it out of customs) and it was not Ernesto
21:54 Maison De Sante Borg Warner transmission… autocorrect 🤪
22:01 🦜Maison de Sante I don’t mean to be so negative on Costa Rica stuff lately but what goes on at Manuel Antonio is that the tours have worked it out with the park authorities that they can buy all the tickets as far out as about a week and tickets they don’t resell, the government buys back. A great spot that gets overlooked is Isla San Lucas, a park now but previously a prison island with lots of history. You buy tickets on the same website and it’s required but you may be the only guests.
22:08 Remedy-Karl We expect to be there about 5 months. That's the rub.
22:34 Remedy-Karl I just read the invoice that Natalie posted above. He actually wanted to charge us $942! Craziness.
23:03 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn @Bijou- Rose Goetsch I wouldn’t bother. We felt it was a rip off and tourist scam. Saw much more wildlife at Curu, which you can access from the anchorage. Nicer trails as well.
2024.03.28 Thursday
00:22 ZORBA- Tomer We acctually plan to stay at CR for 8 months....if the agent takes care of that including all the paper work, than that is fine by me to pay 750....but if its only the 1st check-in, then it is a way too expensive..

08:12 Maison De Sante As of September 2023, tourist visas were extended from 90 to up to 180 days (at the discretion of immigration) for persons from USA, Canada and most European nations… not sure what the status is for boats though (if this is extended or still only allowed 3months). - for your plan it’s worth looking into.
08:27 Maison De Sante To stay for 8 months you will need an agent. He/she would have to clarify if their cost includes 1st check in AND tourist visa extension or not.

If you go to marina papagyo first to clear in the country-the marina requires an agent. This will cost at least a few hundred dollars.

If you go to playa coco first- you can clear in the country all on your own for free minus cost of transportation to/from airport. It is easy to do in a day and outlined in Zulip.

Because marina papagayo has a relationship with Ernesto- we used him for the tourist extension…. In my opinion, I would recommend you clear in by yourself at playa coco to avoid any extra cost confusion bc if you show up at the marina first given false/poor communication- you could be stuck with paying much more.
08:31 Remedy-Karl @Qué vendrá Morning. I asked more questions on Zulip if you wouldn't mind taking a look.
08:38 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
08:39 S/VFIN (Susan) Thanks
08:41 EVER AFTER Andrew So as not to spread misinformation. MASP is available to get into during our stay. While one cannot buy tickets only, it appears the online guided tour option is available. These tours are at 730am and noon.
08:43 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks
08:44 DaMMADCat Danny Videos
08:46 DaMMADCat Danny
The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.62252323181569,-75.33801421523094
08:52 TIAMAT Stephanie We thought the tours were a bit pricey tbh so we initially thought we would go without. But then learned we could haggle with tour guides and the gate. We got a significant discount.
09:31 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.02752545198801,-75.47701718292709
09:35 TIAMAT Owen FWIW, we were able to buy MASP tickets about 3 days in advance online. I suspect it varies a lot with holidays and tourist seasons
12:07 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Dark Horse BrianAng to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
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12:20 Perception - Jim Lesson learned today at Marina Papagayo fuel dock. We went in to fuel up before heading to our slip. There's a fair amount of surge here, and the dock attendant kindly tied us down bow and stern as we came in. Our cat has some pretty narrow fill lines for diesel, so you have to fill slowly to keep from backing up and spilling. The nozzle here was really squirrelly, and would surge on/off unless you had it more fully open. I asked the attendant to cut the rate at the pump, but he claimed he couldn't. He then said "I can do it, takes a special touch", and for the first time in my life I allowed the fuel attendant to come aboard to fill the tank. All went well with the starboard side, but while filling port the surge got us wanking back and forth, causing the stern tie to pull the cleat out of the dock. The wood on top looked fine, but underneath was very rotten. So there we were, all aboard the boat, tied only at the bow, trailing a live fuel line from the dock... I had one crew lasso another cleat from the midship, while I pulled the fuel, capped it, and fired up the engines to bring us back in to the dock. Could have been much worse, but I'll never let the dock attendant come aboard again, and will probably keep one of my own crew ashore as well if I can. If someone had been ashore they could have at least held our stern in and/or tied to another cleat.
12:54 JUBEL - Kyle Photos
12:54 JUBEL - Kyle Glassy calm halfway from Colombia to Puerto rico
12:54 JUBEL - Kyle Motoring for 3 days now
13:29 🦜Maison de Sante Go Perkins!!
13:44 Dark Horse BrianAng Hi everyone! I finally figured out how to get logged in to the Group 🤣. I'm a semi-retired consulting electrical engineer and fearless when it comes taking on big projects 😂. Also singlehanding Dark Horse until I arrive in Panama City to pick up my crew (wife and friends) to transit the canal. Started this adventure with the support and encouragement of my lovely wife Angela and headed south from San Diego with the Baja Ha-Ha last October. I'm in Chiapas MX about to check out of the country. I will sincerely miss all the people I've met here and the beauty of their Nation and culture. I shall return.

Next stop is Marina Puesta del Sol in Nicaragua with a decent weather window. I plan to arrive in Panama around the first week of May. Godspeed all!
13:48 Courage ⛵️🦜 John welcome! @BOUNDLESS and we were with you in the haha! We are both currently in san blas islands, caribbean side of panama.
13:50 Dark Horse BrianAng Cool, John. That's where I plan to spend hurricane season! Look forward to seeing you guys again!
17:39 NextChapter, Shawna That’s what he charged us $891. We were checking in with two other boats and no discount was offered. In fact he said he didn’t do that. He also charged another boat (same size) $650 that week. Can’t make sense of his pricing
18:19 Remedy-Natalie And this is the reason I was asking about his invoice. Then he fired me and basically said I was too poor to use his service
19:42 Courage ⛵️🦜 John We moved to East Holandes Cay today to a nicely protected anchorage behind a barrier reef and between two islands, known as the “swimming pool.” Really nice protected anchorages all around here. One island has a restaurant, “Ibin’s,” in a thatched hut over the water, run by the indigenous Guna Yala tribe, which we tried tonight with s/v yo-d-yo. dinner was great! everyone else had mahi with potatoes and zucchini in mild curry sauce with rice. I had a pepperoni pizza (had a craving lol). $10 plates, $2 drinks. Location can’t be beat over water.
19:43 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
19:51 Ohana Chad & Nicole We had lunch and dinner there 3 times over a few weeks. It’s surprisingly good and would highly recommend
20:05 Salacia / Peter Try the pizza at the place on the far side of Combobia! We had both, and felt it left Ibin’s in the dust! Definitely worth the walk across the island if you’re anchored in Combombia!
21:10 YO-D-YO Mary Photos
21:49 Remedy-Karl Where are you?
22:46 TIAMAT Owen Tiamat is leaving Panama bound for the Marquesas tomorrow morning!
22:49 Captain Dietmar @TIAMAT Owen Owen @TIAMAT Stephanie fair winds and good voyage !
22:50 Dark Horse BrianAng Fair winds and following seas. Godspeed TIAMAT 🥂
2024.03.29 Friday
02:11 YO-D-YO Mary Mini Posse Party YO-D-YO and Courage at Ibin's Restaurant. What John on Courage said.
07:08 Courage ⛵️ Kristine @Courage ⛵️🦜 John and @YO-D-YO Mary @YO-D-YO Dave Mini Posse party at Ibins Restaurant in E Holandes Cay San Blas.
07:18 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Safe travels friends. Keep us posted. 💙
08:15 Ohana Chad & Nicole Looking to ship sails to PV from Houston. Who understands shipping to MX. Got a quote from US 2 MEX and the wanted $7700. Seems spendy. Any help would be great.
08:35 Rob on Avant Two ideas: ask Mike at PV sails, or is they’re small enough to go as overweight baggage, fly and pack them back. List them as sunshades for camping rather than sails (duty).
08:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
08:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
08:42 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
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08:43 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff unsent a message.
08:45 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff In Reserva Juan Venado on the coast of Nicaragua by Leon.
08:50 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff As we power boaters like to call it Reserva John Deere.
08:51 BISOU Robin And Tad Have an amazing trip!
09:28 Felicità🌵Gretchen Is it Deko Marine you are talking to?
09:35 Felicità🌵Gretchen Good morning! We are looking for boat watcher recos in Paradise Village and/or La Cruz. TIA!
09:43 Captain Dietmar estafeta is a bus company which ships from us bus depot to different towns in Mexico
1 slow
2 you will need to pay upfront
3 not sure about insurance
google estafeta Houston for the local office info

deko marine out of sd also gets items I to mx
https://panamaposse.com/mexico#logistics
09:45 Felicità🌵Gretchen BOLO - S/V Sailors Run. Baba 40. Ketch. White hull, blue stripe, boat name in blue letters on both aft quarters.

Last AIS transmission on Wednesday night just outside Bandares Bay. One person, Jefe Hartjoy, aboard.

Mike/PV Sailing announced on net this morning and working with Mexican Navy on starting search and rescue.
09:54 DawnPatrol LaneyMark E2 Yacht Services are boat watchers in Paradise. Comprised of Elizabeth and Eugenie. I have both their phone numbers. If you want a boat washer, bottom diver, etc, Felipe Yacht Services. I highly advise paradise village for hurricane season. After spending last summer there and seeing the preparation that went into hurricane Lidia they are top notch!
09:54 Felicità🌵Gretchen Yes! Numbers please and thank you 🙏
09:56 FOREVER FRIDAY Photos
09:57 FOREVER FRIDAY We used this service everything was fast and worked well
09:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
09:59 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Eugenie Russel.vcf
10:01 DawnPatrol LaneyMark e2yachtservices.com
10:16 Rob on Avant One more idea for PV. Jorge, the guy who runs the little chandler in PV, runs a truck down from San Diego about once a month. You could talk to him and see if he could help. And he’s a really nice guy, too.
10:26 QUESO GRANDE Lance
75 Lewis Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.88541998054728,-81.3226518407464
10:32 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.9200902,-85.79162238333332
11:16 Captain Dietmar just heard from Marina Papagayo on why agent fee is so much higher
1) travel time has 4x
2) colon to usd was 650 now 505 go usd
3) less agents avail
cocos
Port captain is closed until monday
4) suggest you clear in yourselves
11:30 Remedy-Karl Thank you, Dietmar. That was so much easier than the response from the agent.
11:50 Felicità🌵Gretchen BOLO on Sailors Run cancelled. He is in anchorage in La Cruz 🎉
11:51 Firefly Looks like lots of Posse vessels just pulled into Marina Papagayo. Welcome all! We Are Firefly at b24. Brenda and Ted if you have any questions🇨🇷❤️🇨🇷
12:53 NextChapter, Shawna Safe travels @TIAMAT Owen
13:08 Qué vendrá Thank you Firefly 💕
13:19 Perception - Jim Second that! Thank you Firefly. We're the cat in B31 - took down our Posse burgee this morning since we've already lost one to high winds!
13:44 EVER AFTER Andrew Photos
13:51 Tidings Of Joy- Joy So cool!! 😊
13:53 ROLLING THUNDER Greetings from Rolling Thunder! We're currently in Golfito planning to check out for Boca Chica in Panama next week. After checking in with Carlos in Boca Chica we plan to head out to Isla Parida and cruise through the islands until the Azuero Peninsula. Does anyone have any experience with this route? Are there provisioning options or should we stock up here in Golfito?
13:55 Rob on Avant Provisioning is poor in western Panama. Stock up in golfito.
14:46 BRIGADOON 3 Thank you Firefly we are across from you on B25
14:54 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.76324587822243,-105.52057094872
15:14 ROLLING THUNDER Thanks, will do.
15:33 Firefly You r very welcome. I’ll be out and about for sunset. All this wind makes it very (hot)
15:44 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Rare_Breed/Jan to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
15:44 Captain Dietmar panamaposse paarty
15:58 Qué vendrá Certainly we will organize something 🥳
15:58 Rare_Breed/Jan Rare_Breed/Jan joined the group.
16:01 Rare_Breed/Jan Hi all, this is Jan and Brigitte (Biggi) on our sailing cat Rare Breed, currently moored in Shelter Bay Marina. Look forward to become members of the group!
16:16 Rare_Breed/Jan
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368584,-79.950806
16:49 Martini Bryan & Mary Looks like at least 7 boats are in Papagayo, let’s plan something for Easter. MV Martini C32, MV Pause C31, MV Serenity all on C dock there’s a great room off the lobby maybe we can organize something in there
17:10 Ohana Chad & Nicole I don’t know who Deko Marine is?
17:14 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly unsent a message.
17:14 Photos
17:15 Ohana Chad & Nicole I will reach out
17:17 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Photos
17:17 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Here we are…still 😉 Enjoying time while waiting for our weather window to Chiapas with @LOST PEARL Onno @KEY LIME PIE 🦜 Pawel and randoms I can’t tag.
17:30 Firefly

Carlos is a well known and reliable shipper that charges a percentage that will include shipping and import to MX.
Shipping address
Deko Marine/Your Full Name
2215 Paseo de las Americas; suite 25
San Diego, CA 92154

Carlos Castro
Sales & Export
(619) 571-0700

Call or whatsapp hum. He very responsive. But it is Easter Week so keep that in mind. If you need it asap let him know he will get it done. He will provide a quote. Good luck.

17:34 Ohana Chad & Nicole Perfect. I will get in touch with him.
17:48 Wanderlust Marcie Looks fun. Where is this?
17:50 Felicità🌵Gretchen Someone else provided Deko’s info. And I can tell you his charge is 27% of the cost of the item, plus freight from Tijuana.

Very dependable. Great communicator through What’s app. We had an anchor shopped in Jan.

Highly recommend.
17:59 Firefly Papagayo folks. Check your email marina providing a shuttle to Automercado grocery in Playa de Coco tomorrow leaving at 2pm. Great grocery. We will be going also
18:11 Perception - Jim Perception is going!
18:12 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Sorry, on anchorage in Playa Maguey…north of Marina Chahue.
18:40 BRIGADOON 3 Brigadoon is going to the Automercado tomorrow.
18:51 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Wish we could join the papagayo party. We’ll be there in spirit!
18:57 Fickle Muranda Fickle has officially made it to Panama and across the canal 🥳
18:58 🦜Maison de Sante Woohoo! You did it!! Welcome to this side :) So happy for you and Ben!
18:59 DaMMADCat Danny Bravo Zulu
18:59 🦜Maison de Sante And Yolanda 😜
18:59 Maison De Sante Yay!!!!! 😁 ⛵️🥳
18:59 Rob on Avant Are you in shelter bay now?
19:01 🦜Maison de Sante MDS is not. Still in San Blas. If your reply was for Fickle, I dunno.
19:02 Rob on Avant Are you in shelter bay?
19:06 Fickle Muranda Yes, we’re in shelter bay . I think we woke up the neighborhood when we pulled in 😅
19:09 Rob on Avant Potluck Sunday at 1730 for all at SBM. See you there! We’re on e dock if you need anything.
19:21 Fickle Muranda unsent a message.
19:22 Fickle Muranda We love a good pot luck.
Unless we keep moving, we will definitely be there!
Thank you for the welcoming invite ❤️
19:25 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene There are several Posse boats here in Shelter Bay, so stay for the potluck if you can. Knot Right is on D dock .
20:23 Ohana Chad & Nicole 27% seems like a lot when you have $30,000.00 worth of sails. Better part of $9,000.00. Can almost charter a private jet for that money.
20:41 YO-D-YO Dave I believe he charges that to cover import taxes and whatever fees he charges for delivery. Assuming import taxes are getting paid.
21:58 Captain Dietmar welcome to SB
and the caribbean
21:59 bāsik Teal Linh Emma We've had friends who have flown into PV with sails. No issues. Just say they're shades.
22:05 🦜Maison de Sante I’ve got my @Maison De Sante bringing down a “sun shade” to Panamá in April.
22:10 Dark Horse BrianAng Photos
22:11 Dark Horse BrianAng Hey Teal, I'm in the slip next to where you were in Marina Chiapas! We met you guys at Annapolis in 2022 and have been following your channel for years.
22:23 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn I contacted Deko for my mainsail shipment from US to PV last Fall. Cost with Deko was $1,350. RT cost of Viva Airbus to CBX: $135. Guess what I did?
22:24 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Way to go, Fickle! ❤️🎈🎉
2024.03.30 Saturday
02:38 Felicità🌵Gretchen Just sharing information.
02:55 Felicità🌵Gretchen As I said above I was sharing information, answering a direct question, and sharing my experience.
03:10 Felicità🌵Gretchen Sounds like a good deal. What is “RT” and what is “CBX?” Can you share more details about your solution?
03:23 Felicità🌵Gretchen Flipping into a Gestalt-centered response, it sounds like you are sharing your experience of flying round trip to bring your sail back. Sounds like a good solution.
03:30 Felicità🌵Gretchen Yep. The math is rough.
07:04 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Yes. I was sharing my experience. RT = “Round Trip”. CBX is the land bridge terminal at Tijuana airport that “spits” you across the US border. No need to drive across.
07:13 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panama Posse
07:13 Ohana Chad & Nicole This sounds like a good idea. My buddy is a rigger and is going to be flying into PV anyways to help install everything.
07:20 Ohana Chad & Nicole I also have a house in AZ and plan on putting my boat on the hard in Puerto Penasca this hurricane season. Might just be easier to drive them across the border then. I am going to need to travel back and forth a few times anyways.
07:26 Laura- Muirgen Photos
07:26 Laura- Muirgen Sunset off Baneup island last night
07:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Solution!
07:53 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
07:54 Long Windid Thanks. Susan and Mike. That was sure fun.
07:56 S/VFIN (Susan) This rare photo was taken March 29, 2024, in Bahia Elena, Costa Rica of the notorious “EL SALVADOR 6”. The very bravest and yet, the very kindest, of all sailors!
07:57 Captain Dietmar GESTALT REMINDER
We use the Gestalt theory for communicating with each other

[ GESTALT in modern German to mean the way a thing has been “placed,” or “put together.” There is no exact equivalent in English. … “Form” and “shape” are the usual translations; in psychology the word is often interpreted as “pattern” or “configuration.” ]

Here is how this protocol works:

Speak from your own experiences rather than giving advice or opinions

Use “I” statements instead of “You” statements –
IE: We sailed from A to B and … this is what happened to us
DON’T: “you should sail from A to B and you could do this … ”

Don’t speak in generalities be specific share a relevant past experience – both good and bad.

PLEASE SHARE EXPERIENCES and FACTS NOT OPINIONS and especially hold yoru opinions on statments from fellow particpants

for more
https://panamaposse.com/gestalt
07:58 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
08:03 S/VFIN (Susan)
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.9218849521232,-85.791631406253
08:04 S/VFIN (Susan) Bahia Santa Elena, Costa Rica
08:10 S/VFIN (Susan) Oh my! Have a fabulous trip! Fair winds and smooth seas.
08:19 Galatea- Mark Hey Rolling Thunder. Galatea here. We’ve been sailing in western Panama for the last month. It’s been awesome. Definitely recommend stocking up in Golfito. Feel free to DM me if you’d like any anchorage info or have any questions.
08:24 ROLLING THUNDER Thank You Galatea. Bauhaus makes Panama look like a paradise! We need to get in as much fun as possible before the lightning really gets going.
08:36 Galatea- Mark It is a paradise. That was our thinking too.
09:15 fickle - Ben Does anyone know where crumpets can be found in Panama City or thereabouts? Asking for a friend 👀
09:26 BISOU Robin And Tad RIBA Smith might have them.
09:28 Fickle Muranda Our too shy to ask British friends thanks you!
10:40 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited MV SERENITY Kylie to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
10:41 MV SERENITY Kylie MV SERENITY Kylie joined the group.
10:45 MV SERENITY Kylie Good morning this is Kylie from MV Serenity on a Horizon motor yacht. Kurt and i are currently located at Marina Papagayo we have been here since February 5th this year. We left San Diego in October of 2022. We are looking forward to meeting some of you along the way.
Happy Easter K&K
11:18 Remedy-Natalie That is how we got our sails into Mexico. Very easy to drive across with the sails.
11:20 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panama Posse line group
15:36 JUBEL - Kyle
15:36 JUBEL - Kyle Jubel is 40 miles from Puerto Rico
15:57 BISOU Robin And Tad Well done! Super speedy!
16:34 YO-D-YO Mary
Carti, San Blas carti, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.565142,-78.858215
16:42 Ohana Chad & Nicole I think this will be my best option.
18:39 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis When are you planning to be at Puesta Del Sol, Nicaragua?
18:40 Mocean Sickness Jim
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.2211419884829,-107.2005208144451
18:52 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Did you all go straight to CR?
19:05 BOUNDLESS Hello, We need to leave the boat in Bocas Del Toro, Reg Frog, for two weeks. Do we need a dehumidifier for this long? Anyone have experience?
19:09 BISOU Robin And Tad We left our boat there for 10 days in November and 10 days in January and used a dehumidifier. They don’t have them available for rent so you’d have to buy one.
19:10 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:11 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
19:11 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff In the bell tower of La Merced church Granada Nicaragua
20:05 BOUNDLESS Photos
20:05 BOUNDLESS Tiadup, Guna Yala
23:39 French Kissing-John Agree, that pizza was far better than Ibin’s but Ibin has a better vibe and place to eat
2024.03.31 Sunday
09:37 DawnPatrol LaneyMark San Juanico, Mx
09:37 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
09:38 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.58822335118855,-76.05906718417634
09:40 DaMMADCat Danny To all who celebrate, Happy Easter! To all others, have an awesome day!!
09:41 fickle - Ben Happy Easter!
09:42 DaMMADCat Danny Thanks Ben, congrats on canal crossing, any plans for sailing north?
09:52 Captain Dietmar Reminder weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15.30 utc for the atlantic and caribbean
and at 16.00 utc for the Pacific
09:52 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
10:45 JUBEL - Kyle
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.015769,-67.181148
10:45 JUBEL - Kyle Jubel anchor down last night in boqueron, Puerto rico
10:46 Rob on Avant Bravo Zulu
10:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark A little humor. 🤣
11:54 EVER AFTER Andrew Congratulations to Jubel and crew!!!!
12:57 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’m having problems with my Victron inverter charger. With all the fluctuations and charging between El Salvador, and here in Nicaragua, I think it’s messed up my inverter charger. When I start my generator, it shows it’s putting out power up to 130 V. But the inverter is not accepting that charge. When I switch it over to the generator power, the inverter goes to inverting and not charging. It doesn’t even the generator is giving it power. Also, it seemed like it didn’t take power on the way down from my high output 120 amp alternator. As the battery should’ve been at 100% but only showed 59% when I got here. If anybody’s got any ideas on why the inverter is not taking charge from the generator or the alternator, but is able to take a charge from the shore power. I would love to have any ideas.
13:35 Remedy-Karl Alternator charging should not go through the inverter charger because it's 12 volt (or 24). Our generator has a breaker nearby that has tripped in the past that government power actually leaving the generator to go to the charger. Do you have one too?
13:58 Pause Larry & Beth Kurtis, I agree with Karl, likely a blown in line fuse. Check the easy stuff first, make sure a switch did not get moved, power down the unit and restart, if problem persists look for that fuse. Should be a large fuse block
14:28 Ohana Chad & Nicole I have had similar problems. It’s a very easy fix but can be difficult to find. It’s likely a large fuse. I typically start my search with a meter and start with a known and measurable power source. Then follow the power. When the power ends that is where the problem is located. I found one blown fuse that was in a small white box. As soon as I opened the box I could smell a blown fuse and knew I had found the problem. Just took me 2 hours to find the fuse. Had it fixed in under 5 minutes.
15:18 French Kissing-John Anybody know if Jamaican diesel has ethanol? Trying to decide if I should fill up my jerry cans in Columbia (10% ethanol) before heading north or wait and get clean diesel up there
15:33 BOUNDLESS Greetings, our Fisher panda generator stopped generating. There was a loud pop, aa burnt smell, and now the generator runs, but there’s no power going to the breaker. Anybody experience that before? Maybe the slow burn fuse?
I’m about to pop the hood but thought I would ask as well

Thx
16:34 Remedy-Karl I'm not thrilled with the idea of ethanol in my diesel, but apparently it is a thing. I Duckduckgo'd about it is Jamaica and the answer I get is... Maybe.

https://jis.gov.jm/govt-considers-increasing-ethanol-blend-in-petrol/

https://jis.gov.jm/information/get-the-facts/get-the-facts-alternative-fuel-use-for-motor-vehicles/
17:02 French Kissing-John Yeah, I can’t seem to find anything current either. For sure the current gasoline is 10% but nothing anywhere about diesel, even on the marinas website.
17:56 Bob Ritner
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.5892,-78.675499
18:09 Courage ⛵️🦜 John we just connected our second propane tank (filled by shelter bay marina two weeks ago) and it is only 45 psi or about 1/3 full. that won’t be enough to get us to the east coast.

does anyone know the optimal way we can fill two 10-pound (2.5-gallon) propane cylinders? we are in cayos coco bandero, san blas islands. we will take the boat where we need to go to deal with it. porvenir? linton bay marina? portebello marina? or came back to shelter bay marina?
18:17 QUESO GRANDE Lance We have a Panda also. Interested in what you see or find.
21:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kivavera Thomas to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:12 Martini Bryan & Mary Panama Posse Party Papagayo Costa Rica- (7) Posse boats all together for Easter dinner! Was a great time and wonderful food. SV Brigadoon, SV QueVendra, SV Perception, SV Firefly, MV Serenity, MV Pause, MV Martini
22:12 Martini Bryan & Mary Photos
22:12 Martini Bryan & Mary Photos
2024.04.01 Monday
01:51 Rum Truffle - Mark I refilled propane via the German Restaurant near Linton Bay last year.
07:59 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:59 Captain Dietmar Here is a composit of the 4 exits we have a track for BDS
@LOST PEARL Onno
08:05 Captain Dietmar
08:08 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
08:22 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Looks like great fun!
08:25 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.92270843937732,-76.24060654938096
08:25 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.62532071219226,-87.34198928762696
08:27 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368237551350823,-79.95138488709927
08:29 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
08:53 BOUNDLESS
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.583417686515931,-78.67395460434139
09:10 Laura- Muirgen Has anyone anchored at Esnasdup island by Green Island in the San Blas islands Panama
09:12 BISOU Robin And Tad
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69153558942002,-105.2931397408247
09:20 X Factor - Mike https://maps.app.goo.gl/hhukwTCTQEyVpNkJ7
09:30 X Factor - Mike Cartegena is by far our favorite city we have visited since we left Los Angeles 3 years ago. It's going to be hard to leave this one.
09:33 FOREVER FRIDAY Photos
09:34 Galatea- Mark
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.19677203260489,-80.68936062009074
09:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.583540980930923,-78.67340881500571
09:40 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly line call starts in 45 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and at 1600 utc for the Pacific
09:40 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:41 Pause Larry & Beth I would like to give a shout out to Dan and his team at Marina Papaguayo, CR. There are 7 PP boats here now and we mentioned that we would like to have a get together on Easter. Dan provided a place for the party, drove across the peninsula to borrow a grill for us , bought 3 bags of charcoal and donated 2 cases of beer for our party. That is going above and beyond. Thanks Dan!
09:51 SV Stray Cat 2
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.480670149305466,-78.63692892550188
09:57 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1338 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76062778885888,-80.04405387942643
10:02 Perception - Jim
Ruta Nacional Primaria 21, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, El Sitio, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.62593769927353,-85.4445135013245
10:05 Laura- Muirgen
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.541265017688863,-78.68842651693095
10:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:26 Salacia / Peter I believe you can’t measure how full a propane tank is by pressure. Since the tank is full of liquid, it will boil off to maintain its partial pressure at a level that stops the boiling, until the tank is so low that the pressure drops. So pressure curve is flat at constant pressure. What does happen in Panama is that they sell a mixture of propane and butane which has a different partial pressure than propane alone, and strictly speaking requires a different jet size. In practice, it’s close enough, although you’ll find the flames to be a bit yellow and not that nice hot blue. Best way to gauge tank level is weight. 🤷🏽‍♂️
10:26 Salacia / Peter Yes.
10:38 Salacia / Peter @Courage ⛵️🦜 John just heard you asking for a propane refill in San Blas. If you have two tanks, you could use Juan Saul. It may take a week to get the tank back, this the need for a second to use while it’s getting filled, but he’ll deliver pretty much anywhere in San Blas.
10:38 Salacia / Peter +507 6649-5753
10:39 Salacia / Peter He will pick up and deliver. Cost was reasonable, propane is at cost plus $15-$30 for delivery depending on tanks size.
10:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John yes, you can. weight is a better measure, but pressure is a reasonable estimate at normal range of temperatures (ideal gas law). propane is typically 120-200 psi when full. every time we filled them in the united states and mexico, they have read about 145 psi when filled. and even if butane is used in the mix it is typically stored at 146 psi at 22c, so very similar pressure. this tank was filled to 45 psi and is 1/3 full.
10:40 Salacia / Peter (Number is on WhatsApp)
10:41 Salacia / Peter Ok
10:50 Qué vendrá
Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.6416788255352,-85.65371458706366
10:56 S/VFIN (Susan)
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.9218119876561,-85.79159343623164
11:04 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Baös mar & tierra
Puerto Chiapas, Tapachula, Chiapas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698841,-92.393147
11:07 Journey Anne & Remi Just left Agua Verde to shelter in San Marte but will be back on Thursday.
11:08 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
P.º A. Lopez Mateos 22, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.01670942516648,-111.3399962335825
11:09 Kivavera Thomas Kivavera Thomas joined the group.
11:09 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.6185459269285,-87.33914886682254
11:14 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Caught yesterday while crossing the Tehuantepec!
11:14 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Photos
11:18 Courage ⛵️🦜 John I just got out a fish scale that goes up to 30 pounds. the empty tank is 10 pounds and the full tank is 21.5 pounds, which is correct for tank weight of 10 pounds plus 2.5 gallons of propane at ~4.5 pounds per gallon (10 + 2.5x4.5 = 21.25).

so my pressure gauge is no longer reliable. thanks for suggesting looking at weight too (which is a better measure we agree)
11:24 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
11:28 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Another way to measure is to pour boiling hot water down the side of the tank and quickly feel the side, where the tank is hot it’s empty, where it’s cold there is gas. This worked for me rafting the Grand Canyon for 18 days with no scale or pressure valve!
11:37 French Kissing-John We are heading from Cartagena to Errol Flynn Marina, Jamaica on Wednesday morning. Anyone have recent knowledge of the area and can recommend things to see and do?
13:19 ZORBA- Tomer Boats in Chiapas, there is a sleepy whatsapp group if you are interested, send me your details, and I'll join you in
+972-545-880-778
13:37 Triaena. Tom & Patty Tom and Patty Mitchell. +12065102077. SV Triaena
13:56 EVER AFTER Andrew Group call ended.
15:09 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T @ZORBA- Tomer Steffi & Torsten on SV FortitudeX
+1 604-655-1924
Thanks neighbour!
15:34 ZORBA- Tomer Anyone else?
15:36 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
15:36 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
15:36 ZORBA- Tomer The group is not active, but has plenty of members, probably old ones...so we can hijack the group for any PP needs😈🤣
17:13 Ohana Chad & Nicole Count me in. We are heading to Chiapas in the morning. Should be there around the 9th.
17:24 ZORBA- Tomer @Ohana Chad & Nicole send your whatsapp number....
17:52 Wanderlust Marcie As luck would have it we were anchoring during the part of the LINE call this morning we wanted to tune into which was the passage between CR and Nicaragua and those pesky Papagayo winds 💨

We were originally planning to do that passage a week from now, but it looks like anything beyond Friday would be a no-go wind wise for the next 10 days.

For those of you with experience in the area, I’d be interested in your input!
18:09 🦜Maison de Sante In general, forecasts are less reliable more than 3 days out. However, these major wind crossings are a bit more reliable further than that because it starts building long before it hits Central America. Having said that, it does looks like the window closes after Friday for a reasonable passage.
18:10 QUESO GRANDE Lance
27 S Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.67025883278461,-81.46587854734294
18:18 Ohana Chad & Nicole 4803644008
19:50 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.553578,-92.383238
19:50 Remedy-Karl Long line South of Chiapas
21:49 YO-D-YO Mary
H86M+77M, Portobelo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.55924,-79.665315
21:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark SpaceX launches satellites! Viewed while sitting in cockpit in Playa Santipac, Bahia Conception, Baja, Mx
21:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
21:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That is bitchin!!
22:01 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Wow how cool
2024.04.02 Tuesday
00:21 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
00:21 Journey Anne & Remi Bahia San Marte (south of Agua Verde). Possibly another Space X launch on Friday.
08:29 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis That’s freaking awesome. Where are they launching from? That’s pretty cool.
08:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Crackerjack and SV Serenity at Pargos Cove, Golfo Dulce, CR
08:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Glassy calm anchorage!
09:26 Fickle Muranda Looks beautiful you guys!
I miss my crumpets.
10:57 Qué vendrá No response on Zulip to my question (https://chat.panamaposse.com/#narrow/stream/30-.F0.9F.95.AB-VHF-68-WORKING-CHANNEL/topic/Crusing.20Costa.20Rica.20and.20Panama.20-.20dry.20season.20vs.20wet.20season/near/2637), so posting also here:

We are evaluating our plans for the rest of the season and gathering information. I'd love to hear from people who experienced either the height of the dry season (Dec/Jan/Feb) or the height of the wet season (Jul/Aug/Sep/Oct) in Costa Rica and western Panama. What was your experience? What you likeded and what you did not? Weather patterns? Sailing between the squalls in the summer? Strong winds in the winter? Heat and humidity? Please share what you can.
11:24 Journey Anne & Remi From Vandenberg Space FB.
13:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Marina Papagayo Posse People, we are heading your way tomorrow morning! Hope to be seeing you all Friday.
13:08 Pause Larry & Beth Safe travels, see you soon!
13:45 Qué vendrá Fair winds to you¡ See you soon guys¡
13:59 Laura- Muirgen Photos
14:00 Laura- Muirgen We did it! We closed on the place in Florida. We now have a dock. Oh and a house.
14:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Cool! Congrats!
14:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can I get a slip reservation for November 2025?
14:09 MV SERENITY Kylie Love seeing you guys back together⚓️
14:10 DawnPatrol LaneyMark That’s great! Where in Florida is this?
14:29 Qué vendrá See you soon!
14:30 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Congratulations!!
14:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sweet!
14:55 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Some beautiful “heading out of El Salvador” gifts for Summer and Tidings of Joy from Kim on Splinters.
Thank you so much.
14:59 French Kissing-John Congrats! What is your depth?
15:08 Laura- Muirgen Depth is 6-7 feet at the dock
15:09 Laura- Muirgen We would love to see you. Just make sure we are home and swing by!
15:11 YO-D-YO Dave Congrats! Hope there's a PP discount at your dock!
15:12 Laura- Muirgen It’s in Moore Haven Florida. On the Caloosehatchee River. Between Fort Meyers and Stewart.
15:15 Laura- Muirgen Definitely will leave a space open for visitors to come see us and have ingredients for my pina coladas on hand.
15:19 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Congrats!! Looks amazing!!
15:22 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Your welcome ♥️ there is a sand dollar / mermaid story to go with them….and a drink of celebration when we meet up next! Safe travels
15:22 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly 18589052169
15:23 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly unsent a message.
15:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Oh, I got to hear the story. Can’t wait.
15:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’re planning on leaving the boat at Marina Papagayo to travel to the states. Do I actually need to get a bonding agent to take responsibility for the boat while we’re gone?
15:50 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Maybe talk with Gato Mal on C dock. I know he recently left the boat while tracking back to the states.
15:50 BRIGADOON 3 See you Friday.
16:15 Qué vendrá If you are coming back within the time of your import permit (currently they issue those those for 6 months), you don't need to do anything. Marina has people to look after the boat. If you planning on leaving for longer, you will need to extend your import permit for another 6 months, through an agent. There is no need to do "bonding" anymore.
16:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks! Reading an apparently outdated Charlies Charts.
16:38 🦜Maison de Sante Congratulations!!
16:46 Maison De Sante Wohoo 🥳
18:22 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Has anyone taken a dog to San Blas? I have focused on making sure I have proper documentation for the different countries but read yesterday that no pets are allowed in San Blas?? Any experience with this?
18:23 DaMMADCat Danny @Courage ⛵️🦜 John
18:33 Courage ⛵️🦜 John @Maison De Sante is here with a dog!
18:40 Maison De Sante Our dog has been on many of the islands without problem. The East lemon cays and lemon cays had islands where dogs were not allowed (we were asked politely to leave with our dog) but these areas have lots of tourism so I understand. There are plenty of Guna yala who have pet dogs and our dog has been welcomed (accepted) on most islands out here.
18:42 Maison De Sante Videos
18:43 Maison De Sante Our dog typically provides entertainment for most onlookers 😂- only wants to look/chase for little fish
18:43 Matador Steph&Stuart When we visited Golfito area for a month in Jan/Feb 2020 the locals told us that was their rainy season and that it extends later than what we called rainy season on the Caribbean side. It was very hot with sudden thunderstorms in the afternoons, not every day. When we came through Western Panama (March 23) we saw one huge storm with a lot of lightning in Bay of Honda area. After that we saw no storms or rain in April in CR. Then it started slowly slowly to rain in the afternoons in the Playa de Cocos area in May but the locals were saying the rains were unusually late.
18:50 Maison De Sante Videos
18:50 Maison De Sante Videos
18:53 Courage ⛵️🦜 John jack has his own posse!
20:52 Remedy-Karl So what happened?
21:49 YO-D-YO Mary Congratulations!
22:02 Captain Dietmar Danmgr will set it up
2024.04.03 Wednesday
07:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis So, after flipping every switch, checking every breaker, looking at every fuse, and four days of general frustration. I turn the inverter off. First, I put it to charge only. It showed fault. Then I turned it back on. That must’ve reset or booted the inverter. Anyway, it seems to be working now. I’ve tried it a couple times, and I’ve been able to bring it up online to charge the batteries. So we’re going to go with it. And as I say all too often… We’ll see.
Thanks for asking, I appreciate that.
07:59 Remedy-Karl Excellent news!
08:12 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Freshly baked focaccia bread and coconut buns from Ivan’s E Holandes Cay San Blas. $8 Yum!
08:12 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Photos
08:21 Galatea- Mark Punta Mala rounded without incident ✅
08:23 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Correction Iban’s.
09:45 BOUNDLESS Photos
09:46 BOUNDLESS Found: hammock of my dreams, Kuna Yala
10:47 French Kissing-John French Kissing Life has departed Cartagena for Port Antonio Jamaica! We highly encourage a stop in Cartagena as it was a wonderful place for the past month. Club de Pesca is also excellent
10:48 BISOU Robin And Tad Fair winds and following seas!
10:48 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.26048788169147,-76.96532544087428
10:58 YO-D-YO Mary
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368342,-79.95061
11:06 Maison De Sante Videos
11:07 Maison De Sante Aeronaval arrived yesterday afternoon and left this morning from E hollandes, San blas. probably had a craving for Ibin’s pizza
13:39 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Trip report: Cayos Coco Bandero

This is 6nm S-SE of Holondes Cays. It is a picturesque anchorage among three small islands. The island to the west has a bar (no food) and a volleyball net. The island to the north had an evening bonfire. And the island to the south was supposed to have good snorkeling, but we did not find it. Overall ranked higher than Chichime to us, but not even close to the overall beauty, restaurant/bar, and snorkeling of Holondes Cays (west and east). lovation of our anchorage and video below.
13:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos

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2024.03.31 Sunday
10:45 JUBEL - Kyle Jubel anchor down last night in boqueron, Puerto rico
10:46 Rob on Avant Bravo Zulu
10:49 DawnPatrol LaneyMark A little humor. 🤣
11:54 EVER AFTER Andrew Congratulations to Jubel and crew!!!!
12:57 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis I’m having problems with my Victron inverter charger. With all the fluctuations and charging between El Salvador, and here in Nicaragua, I think it’s messed up my inverter charger. When I start my generator, it shows it’s putting out power up to 130 V. But the inverter is not accepting that charge. When I switch it over to the generator power, the inverter goes to inverting and not charging. It doesn’t even the generator is giving it power. Also, it seemed like it didn’t take power on the way down from my high output 120 amp alternator. As the battery should’ve been at 100% but only showed 59% when I got here. If anybody’s got any ideas on why the inverter is not taking charge from the generator or the alternator, but is able to take a charge from the shore power. I would love to have any ideas.
13:35 Remedy-Karl Alternator charging should not go through the inverter charger because it's 12 volt (or 24). Our generator has a breaker nearby that has tripped in the past that government power actually leaving the generator to go to the charger. Do you have one too?
13:58 Pause Larry & Beth Kurtis, I agree with Karl, likely a blown in line fuse. Check the easy stuff first, make sure a switch did not get moved, power down the unit and restart, if problem persists look for that fuse. Should be a large fuse block
14:28 Ohana Chad & Nicole I have had similar problems. It’s a very easy fix but can be difficult to find. It’s likely a large fuse. I typically start my search with a meter and start with a known and measurable power source. Then follow the power. When the power ends that is where the problem is located. I found one blown fuse that was in a small white box. As soon as I opened the box I could smell a blown fuse and knew I had found the problem. Just took me 2 hours to find the fuse. Had it fixed in under 5 minutes.
15:18 French Kissing-John Anybody know if Jamaican diesel has ethanol? Trying to decide if I should fill up my jerry cans in Columbia (10% ethanol) before heading north or wait and get clean diesel up there
15:33 BOUNDLESS Greetings, our Fisher panda generator stopped generating. There was a loud pop, aa burnt smell, and now the generator runs, but there’s no power going to the breaker. Anybody experience that before? Maybe the slow burn fuse?
I’m about to pop the hood but thought I would ask as well

Thx
16:34 Remedy-Karl I'm not thrilled with the idea of ethanol in my diesel, but apparently it is a thing. I Duckduckgo'd about it is Jamaica and the answer I get is... Maybe.

https://jis.gov.jm/govt-considers-increasing-ethanol-blend-in-petrol/

https://jis.gov.jm/information/get-the-facts/get-the-facts-alternative-fuel-use-for-motor-vehicles/
17:02 French Kissing-John Yeah, I can’t seem to find anything current either. For sure the current gasoline is 10% but nothing anywhere about diesel, even on the marinas website.
17:56 Bob Ritner
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.5892,-78.675499
18:09 Courage ⛵️🦜 John we just connected our second propane tank (filled by shelter bay marina two weeks ago) and it is only 45 psi or about 1/3 full. that won’t be enough to get us to the east coast.

does anyone know the optimal way we can fill two 10-pound (2.5-gallon) propane cylinders? we are in cayos coco bandero, san blas islands. we will take the boat where we need to go to deal with it. porvenir? linton bay marina? portebello marina? or came back to shelter bay marina?
18:17 QUESO GRANDE Lance We have a Panda also. Interested in what you see or find.
21:57 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Kivavera Thomas to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
22:12 Martini Bryan & Mary Panama Posse Party Papagayo Costa Rica- (7) Posse boats all together for Easter dinner! Was a great time and wonderful food. SV Brigadoon, SV QueVendra, SV Perception, SV Firefly, MV Serenity, MV Pause, MV Martini
22:12 Martini Bryan & Mary Photos
22:12 Martini Bryan & Mary Photos
2024.04.01 Monday
01:51 Rum Truffle - Mark I refilled propane via the German Restaurant near Linton Bay last year.
07:59 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:59 Captain Dietmar Here is a composit of the 4 exits we have a track for BDS
@LOST PEARL Onno
08:05 Captain Dietmar
08:08 Rob on Avant ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
08:22 WEEBLES Pete&Cheryll Looks like great fun!
08:25 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.92270843937732,-76.24060654938096
08:25 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff
NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.62532071219226,-87.34198928762696
08:27 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
929X+567, Butner Street, Colón, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368237551350823,-79.95138488709927
08:29 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt ShelterBay Marina
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950847
08:53 BOUNDLESS
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.583417686515931,-78.67395460434139
09:10 Laura- Muirgen Has anyone anchored at Esnasdup island by Green Island in the San Blas islands Panama
09:12 BISOU Robin And Tad
Blvrd Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.69153558942002,-105.2931397408247
09:20 X Factor - Mike https://maps.app.goo.gl/hhukwTCTQEyVpNkJ7
09:30 X Factor - Mike Cartegena is by far our favorite city we have visited since we left Los Angeles 3 years ago. It's going to be hard to leave this one.
09:33 FOREVER FRIDAY Photos
09:34 Galatea- Mark
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.19677203260489,-80.68936062009074
09:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.583540980930923,-78.67340881500571
09:40 Captain Dietmar REMINDER weekly line call starts in 45 minutes for the atlantic and caribbean and at 1600 utc for the Pacific
09:40 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar made an announcement.
09:41 Pause Larry & Beth I would like to give a shout out to Dan and his team at Marina Papaguayo, CR. There are 7 PP boats here now and we mentioned that we would like to have a get together on Easter. Dan provided a place for the party, drove across the peninsula to borrow a grill for us , bought 3 bags of charcoal and donated 2 cases of beer for our party. That is going above and beyond. Thanks Dan!
09:51 SV Stray Cat 2
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.480670149305466,-78.63692892550188
09:57 Cerca Trova-Bruce
1338 N Lake Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.76062778885888,-80.04405387942643
10:02 Perception - Jim
Ruta Nacional Primaria 21, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, El Sitio, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.62593769927353,-85.4445135013245
10:05 Laura- Muirgen
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.541265017688863,-78.68842651693095
10:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:26 Salacia / Peter I believe you can’t measure how full a propane tank is by pressure. Since the tank is full of liquid, it will boil off to maintain its partial pressure at a level that stops the boiling, until the tank is so low that the pressure drops. So pressure curve is flat at constant pressure. What does happen in Panama is that they sell a mixture of propane and butane which has a different partial pressure than propane alone, and strictly speaking requires a different jet size. In practice, it’s close enough, although you’ll find the flames to be a bit yellow and not that nice hot blue. Best way to gauge tank level is weight. 🤷🏽‍♂️
10:26 Salacia / Peter Yes.
10:38 Salacia / Peter @Courage ⛵️🦜 John just heard you asking for a propane refill in San Blas. If you have two tanks, you could use Juan Saul. It may take a week to get the tank back, this the need for a second to use while it’s getting filled, but he’ll deliver pretty much anywhere in San Blas.
10:38 Salacia / Peter +507 6649-5753
10:39 Salacia / Peter He will pick up and deliver. Cost was reasonable, propane is at cost plus $15-$30 for delivery depending on tanks size.
10:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John yes, you can. weight is a better measure, but pressure is a reasonable estimate at normal range of temperatures (ideal gas law). propane is typically 120-200 psi when full. every time we filled them in the united states and mexico, they have read about 145 psi when filled. and even if butane is used in the mix it is typically stored at 146 psi at 22c, so very similar pressure. this tank was filled to 45 psi and is 1/3 full.
10:40 Salacia / Peter (Number is on WhatsApp)
10:41 Salacia / Peter Ok
10:50 Qué vendrá
Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.6416788255352,-85.65371458706366
10:56 S/VFIN (Susan)
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.9218119876561,-85.79159343623164
11:04 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly Baös mar & tierra
Puerto Chiapas, Tapachula, Chiapas : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698841,-92.393147
11:07 Journey Anne & Remi Just left Agua Verde to shelter in San Marte but will be back on Thursday.
11:08 DIVERGENT-Gary&Ena
P.º A. Lopez Mateos 22, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.01670942516648,-111.3399962335825
11:09 Kivavera Thomas Kivavera Thomas joined the group.
11:09 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis
Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.6185459269285,-87.33914886682254
11:14 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Caught yesterday while crossing the Tehuantepec!
11:14 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T Photos
11:18 Courage ⛵️🦜 John I just got out a fish scale that goes up to 30 pounds. the empty tank is 10 pounds and the full tank is 21.5 pounds, which is correct for tank weight of 10 pounds plus 2.5 gallons of propane at ~4.5 pounds per gallon (10 + 2.5x4.5 = 21.25).

so my pressure gauge is no longer reliable. thanks for suggesting looking at weight too (which is a better measure we agree)
11:24 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz ShelterBay Marina
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.369787,-79.950848
11:28 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Another way to measure is to pour boiling hot water down the side of the tank and quickly feel the side, where the tank is hot it’s empty, where it’s cold there is gas. This worked for me rafting the Grand Canyon for 18 days with no scale or pressure valve!
11:37 French Kissing-John We are heading from Cartagena to Errol Flynn Marina, Jamaica on Wednesday morning. Anyone have recent knowledge of the area and can recommend things to see and do?
13:19 ZORBA- Tomer Boats in Chiapas, there is a sleepy whatsapp group if you are interested, send me your details, and I'll join you in
+972-545-880-778
13:37 Triaena. Tom & Patty Tom and Patty Mitchell. +12065102077. SV Triaena
13:56 EVER AFTER Andrew Group call ended.
15:09 FortitudeX⛵️Steffi&T @ZORBA- Tomer Steffi & Torsten on SV FortitudeX
+1 604-655-1924
Thanks neighbour!
15:34 ZORBA- Tomer Anyone else?
15:36 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
15:36 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
15:36 ZORBA- Tomer The group is not active, but has plenty of members, probably old ones...so we can hijack the group for any PP needs😈🤣
17:13 Ohana Chad & Nicole Count me in. We are heading to Chiapas in the morning. Should be there around the 9th.
17:24 ZORBA- Tomer @Ohana Chad & Nicole send your whatsapp number....
17:52 Wanderlust Marcie As luck would have it we were anchoring during the part of the LINE call this morning we wanted to tune into which was the passage between CR and Nicaragua and those pesky Papagayo winds 💨

We were originally planning to do that passage a week from now, but it looks like anything beyond Friday would be a no-go wind wise for the next 10 days.

For those of you with experience in the area, I’d be interested in your input!
18:09 🦜Maison de Sante In general, forecasts are less reliable more than 3 days out. However, these major wind crossings are a bit more reliable further than that because it starts building long before it hits Central America. Having said that, it does looks like the window closes after Friday for a reasonable passage.
18:10 QUESO GRANDE Lance
27 S Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.67025883278461,-81.46587854734294
18:18 Ohana Chad & Nicole 4803644008
19:50 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.553578,-92.383238
19:50 Remedy-Karl Long line South of Chiapas
21:49 YO-D-YO Mary
H86M+77M, Portobelo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.55924,-79.665315
21:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark SpaceX launches satellites! Viewed while sitting in cockpit in Playa Santipac, Bahia Conception, Baja, Mx
21:58 DawnPatrol LaneyMark Photos
21:59 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff That is bitchin!!
22:01 Tidings Of Joy- Joy Wow how cool
2024.04.02 Tuesday
00:21 Journey Anne & Remi Photos
00:21 Journey Anne & Remi Bahia San Marte (south of Agua Verde). Possibly another Space X launch on Friday.
08:29 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis That’s freaking awesome. Where are they launching from? That’s pretty cool.
08:32 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:33 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Crackerjack and SV Serenity at Pargos Cove, Golfo Dulce, CR
08:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Photos
08:34 Serenity-Mark&Kathrn Glassy calm anchorage!
09:26 Fickle Muranda Looks beautiful you guys!
I miss my crumpets.
10:57 Qué vendrá No response on Zulip to my question (https://chat.panamaposse.com/#narrow/stream/30-.F0.9F.95.AB-VHF-68-WORKING-CHANNEL/topic/Crusing.20Costa.20Rica.20and.20Panama.20-.20dry.20season.20vs.20wet.20season/near/2637), so posting also here:

We are evaluating our plans for the rest of the season and gathering information. I'd love to hear from people who experienced either the height of the dry season (Dec/Jan/Feb) or the height of the wet season (Jul/Aug/Sep/Oct) in Costa Rica and western Panama. What was your experience? What you likeded and what you did not? Weather patterns? Sailing between the squalls in the summer? Strong winds in the winter? Heat and humidity? Please share what you can.
11:24 Journey Anne & Remi From Vandenberg Space FB.
13:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Marina Papagayo Posse People, we are heading your way tomorrow morning! Hope to be seeing you all Friday.
13:08 Pause Larry & Beth Safe travels, see you soon!
13:45 Qué vendrá Fair winds to you¡ See you soon guys¡
13:59 Laura- Muirgen Photos
14:00 Laura- Muirgen We did it! We closed on the place in Florida. We now have a dock. Oh and a house.
14:06 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Cool! Congrats!
14:08 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Can I get a slip reservation for November 2025?
14:09 MV SERENITY Kylie Love seeing you guys back together⚓️
14:10 DawnPatrol LaneyMark That’s great! Where in Florida is this?
14:29 Qué vendrá See you soon!
14:30 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Congratulations!!
14:40 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Sweet!
14:55 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Photos
14:56 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Some beautiful “heading out of El Salvador” gifts for Summer and Tidings of Joy from Kim on Splinters.
Thank you so much.
14:59 French Kissing-John Congrats! What is your depth?
15:08 Laura- Muirgen Depth is 6-7 feet at the dock
15:09 Laura- Muirgen We would love to see you. Just make sure we are home and swing by!
15:11 YO-D-YO Dave Congrats! Hope there's a PP discount at your dock!
15:12 Laura- Muirgen It’s in Moore Haven Florida. On the Caloosehatchee River. Between Fort Meyers and Stewart.
15:15 Laura- Muirgen Definitely will leave a space open for visitors to come see us and have ingredients for my pina coladas on hand.
15:19 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Congrats!! Looks amazing!!
15:22 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Your welcome ♥️ there is a sand dollar / mermaid story to go with them….and a drink of celebration when we meet up next! Safe travels
15:22 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly 18589052169
15:23 KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly unsent a message.
15:25 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Oh, I got to hear the story. Can’t wait.
15:26 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff We’re planning on leaving the boat at Marina Papagayo to travel to the states. Do I actually need to get a bonding agent to take responsibility for the boat while we’re gone?
15:50 NEXT CHAPTER - Chris Maybe talk with Gato Mal on C dock. I know he recently left the boat while tracking back to the states.
15:50 BRIGADOON 3 See you Friday.
16:15 Qué vendrá If you are coming back within the time of your import permit (currently they issue those those for 6 months), you don't need to do anything. Marina has people to look after the boat. If you planning on leaving for longer, you will need to extend your import permit for another 6 months, through an agent. There is no need to do "bonding" anymore.
16:29 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Thanks! Reading an apparently outdated Charlies Charts.
16:38 🦜Maison de Sante Congratulations!!
16:46 Maison De Sante Wohoo 🥳
18:22 Bijou- Rose Goetsch Has anyone taken a dog to San Blas? I have focused on making sure I have proper documentation for the different countries but read yesterday that no pets are allowed in San Blas?? Any experience with this?
18:23 DaMMADCat Danny @Courage ⛵️🦜 John
18:33 Courage ⛵️🦜 John @Maison De Sante is here with a dog!
18:40 Maison De Sante Our dog has been on many of the islands without problem. The East lemon cays and lemon cays had islands where dogs were not allowed (we were asked politely to leave with our dog) but these areas have lots of tourism so I understand. There are plenty of Guna yala who have pet dogs and our dog has been welcomed (accepted) on most islands out here.
18:42 Maison De Sante Videos
18:43 Maison De Sante Our dog typically provides entertainment for most onlookers 😂- only wants to look/chase for little fish
18:43 Matador Steph&Stuart When we visited Golfito area for a month in Jan/Feb 2020 the locals told us that was their rainy season and that it extends later than what we called rainy season on the Caribbean side. It was very hot with sudden thunderstorms in the afternoons, not every day. When we came through Western Panama (March 23) we saw one huge storm with a lot of lightning in Bay of Honda area. After that we saw no storms or rain in April in CR. Then it started slowly slowly to rain in the afternoons in the Playa de Cocos area in May but the locals were saying the rains were unusually late.
18:50 Maison De Sante Videos
18:50 Maison De Sante Videos
18:53 Courage ⛵️🦜 John jack has his own posse!
20:52 Remedy-Karl So what happened?
21:49 YO-D-YO Mary Congratulations!
22:02 Captain Dietmar Danmgr will set it up
2024.04.03 Wednesday
07:31 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis So, after flipping every switch, checking every breaker, looking at every fuse, and four days of general frustration. I turn the inverter off. First, I put it to charge only. It showed fault. Then I turned it back on. That must’ve reset or booted the inverter. Anyway, it seems to be working now. I’ve tried it a couple times, and I’ve been able to bring it up online to charge the batteries. So we’re going to go with it. And as I say all too often… We’ll see.
Thanks for asking, I appreciate that.
07:59 Remedy-Karl Excellent news!
08:12 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Freshly baked focaccia bread and coconut buns from Ivan’s E Holandes Cay San Blas. $8 Yum!
08:12 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Photos
08:21 Galatea- Mark Punta Mala rounded without incident ✅
08:23 Courage ⛵️ Kristine Correction Iban’s.
09:45 BOUNDLESS Photos
09:46 BOUNDLESS Found: hammock of my dreams, Kuna Yala
10:47 French Kissing-John French Kissing Life has departed Cartagena for Port Antonio Jamaica! We highly encourage a stop in Cartagena as it was a wonderful place for the past month. Club de Pesca is also excellent
10:48 BISOU Robin And Tad Fair winds and following seas!
10:48 DaMMADCat Danny Location
: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.26048788169147,-76.96532544087428
10:58 YO-D-YO Mary
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Provincia de Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368342,-79.95061
11:06 Maison De Sante Videos
11:07 Maison De Sante Aeronaval arrived yesterday afternoon and left this morning from E hollandes, San blas. probably had a craving for Ibin’s pizza
13:39 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Trip report: Cayos Coco Bandero

This is 6nm S-SE of Holondes Cays. It is a picturesque anchorage among three small islands. The island to the west has a bar (no food) and a volleyball net. The island to the north had an evening bonfire. And the island to the south was supposed to have good snorkeling, but we did not find it. Overall ranked higher than Chichime to us, but not even close to the overall beauty, restaurant/bar, and snorkeling of Holondes Cays (west and east). lovation of our anchorage and video below.
13:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
13:40 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Videos
13:41 ZORBA- Tomer Wow
14:00 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Trip report: Snorkeling in East Holondes Cay

We had already posted our pictures and awesome snorkeling locations at west holondes cay, and location and pictures for ibin’s restaurant at east holondes cay. What we wanted to follow up with is the great snorkeling we were taken to by Bob and Joan of SY Greenflash (?) yesterday morning. it is to the west of the swimming pool and a dinghy ride up a deeper water channel to the deeper water inner side of the coral break wall along the north of the island. The picture below has two dots where the channel begins and ends and two fish symbols where we spent a few hours admiring underwater life (rays, sharks, coral of all kinds, fish of all kinds). and a brief video so you can see water conditions out in the swell and water conditions in the deeper water on thecinside of break wall. We would rank these spots as very good, but west holondes cay remains our favorite.
14:00 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Photos
14:00 Courage ⛵️🦜 John Videos
17:13 Captain Dietmar Photos
17:13 Captain Dietmar @SongOfTheSea_Grant bravo zulu
17:29 Rob on Avant Bravo Zulu!
18:20 SongOfTheSea_Grant Thank you!!!
20:23 Perception - Jim Videos
20:23 Perception - Jim For @Captain Dietmar: Chao Pescado's Baul de Matina, near Marina Papagayo.
21:24 Captain Dietmar well done ✅️
2024.04.04 Thursday
08:28 S/VFIN (Susan)
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.55352264550566,-85.70623883985515
08:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Fin in Playa d Cocos, Costa Rica
08:29 S/VFIN (Susan) Photos
08:36 S/VFIN (Susan) Re clearing into CR: The taxi we used to go from/to /Port Capt & Fuerza( Immigration )/ to Customs at Liberia Airport. $60 RT He waits and brings you back. No need for 5 copies of anything. Good to have extra copies of Passports and the Boat’s Documentation Certificate but all offices had copy machines. Customs wanted make, hp & serial #’s of dinghy motors and total hp of boat. Captain only required.
08:42 Remedy-Natalie Any issues with the power of attorney paperwork? And does the taxi driver you used speak English?
08:48 S/VFIN (Susan) None had LLC ownership; we have title in Trust and no issue; Customs is looking at Title; taxi driver speaks enough English
08:52 S/VFIN (Susan) In playa d Cocos take the RED taxis and ask what the fare will be FIRST. SB appr. $4.00 local stops
08:54 Remedy-Natalie I just booked your taxi driver. Thanks for the information..
08:54 S/VFIN (Susan) In Playa D Cocos You can lock your dinghy to the pier in the middle. Daytime. WATCH THE REEF IN THE MIDDLE!!!
08:56 Wanderlust Marcie Anyone in Coco today and planning on checking in/out?
09:02 Wanderlust Marcie Did you book the driver for today, Natalie?
09:13 Remedy-Natalie No for tomorrow morning
09:13 Remedy-Natalie We should be at the Anchorage by 4-5pm..
09:30 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Tidings of Joy and Summer Breeze are at immigration right now. Next stop port captain.
09:55 Quick (Mark & Dawn) Whats your draft? I tried entering last week, where the restaurant is on the right as you enter, I bottomed out (6ft draft). I had spoken with the marina guys previously and they told me I'd get 10ft min!
09:59 Fickle Muranda We entered at low tide yesterday, the lowest we saw was 9. We have a 5 foot draft.

10:15 Quick (Mark & Dawn) He said he was going to drege the channel last week, he obviously did. Thanks
11:11 YO-D-YO Mary YO has a 5.5 foot draft. We had no problem.
11:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
11:23 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Me and Summer Breeze sitting on the floor of the Liberia airport waiting for our TiP. Nice accommodations.
11:24 ZORBA- Tomer unsent a message.
11:26 ZORBA- Tomer Hola,

******* Costa Rica******

Who can give some pointers about the difference between pez vela marina and golfito(banana bay marina)

We need long term marina below lat 10°.
June-August (onboard+AC)
August- October (not onboard-no need for electricity)

We can combine the two if needed

All answers will get accepted🙏🤣
11:43 Maison De Sante Both marinas will get hot/humid and lots of rain with thunderstorms starting late summer-ish. Both marinas you will want to hire someone to clean your bottom 🐊 ⛽️ 🗑️.
Pez vela has a boat yard (if you need skilled work) as well as excellent 24 hour security with people, cameras, card key required for entry. Banana bay has less security but seems safe.- still lock everything!

At either marina- If you leave your boat unattended Aug through October I would find someone trustworthy to check on your boat, air it out/turn on fans, wipe up moisture/leaky zones or you might be surprised with mold.
11:44 Challenge Jake I would recommend papagayo 10/10 over either of those.
11:44 Maison De Sante Agree 💯
11:47 Rob on Avant Papagayo is *just* above 10°. But you could ask your insurance company if that’s ok, sometimes they do grant exceptions.
11:48 ZORBA- Tomer They declined
11:49 Challenge Jake That’s to bad. We left challenge for two years in papagayo.
11:52 Challenge Jake I know we are only supposed to stick to facts here and not opinions but I would not leave my boat in gulfito long term if I had any other option
11:54 ZORBA- Tomer Thats my insurance answer about exclusion for papagayo(above 10°):

Unfortunately the client would not have cover for damages caused by Named Tropical Storms.

There are no exceptions within the NTS exclusion.

 

The client would either have to move his yacht when a storm is coming or include the NTS clause alternatively. This would mean a surcharge of approximately 50% on the net premium though. So it will be more expensive.

 

11:54 DaMMADCat Danny Having been to both, If price is not an issue, Pez Vela
11:58 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks for all the answers🙏
12:40 BISOU Robin And Tad My opinion here but agree with Marina Papagayo for long term. Statistically higher incidence of lightning strikes south of Pez Vela (Quepos). Statistically very low chance of NTS at Marina Papagayo. Your biggest risk would be rainfall/flooding if a hurricane were to hit and looking at Wikipedia Quepos has experienced this in the past. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricanes_in_Costa_Rica
Have you considered going further south to Panama and leaving the boat at Vista Mar or Buenaventura?
12:48 ZORBA- Tomer We are considering that option also...we do prefer to stay in Costa Rica untill Nov 2024 and than sail to Panama and cross...

Any advantages of leaving the boat in Panama Sep-October?
12:55 NextChapter, Shawna @Ocean Posse Emilio could you send me your contact info and shipping rates to Shelter Bay Marina. We have never shipped before but looking to send some e-bikes and other boat items ahead of our early May arrival
13:24 QUESO GRANDE Lance
9 St Andrews Ct, Brunswick, GA 31520, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.15060226179626,-81.49941011639602
13:28 Ohana Chad & Nicole I sent a double draw fridge to SBM and it cost $500. Also shipped a built in ice maker and it cost $300. Both items came from the states.
13:44 BISOU Robin And Tad Extremely low to no chance of tropical storm/hurricane but about the same chance of thunderstorms/lightning. I don’t know but I’m pretty sure the price would be cheaper.
13:45 ZORBA- Tomer Thanks🙏
13:49 BISOU Robin And Tad Photos
13:49 BISOU Robin And Tad You might also consider using SMS logistics that ship/airfreight to Bocas Del Toro (via Panama City where you could collect it).
14:35 Takitimu Mario & Joh Alert for La Cruz mexico. A friend was out in the Anchorage and while they were on land Thier boat was broken into and totally stripped, they took everything not permanently mounted off the boat.
14:36 Takitimu Mario & Joh Ps. I have no idea why my autocorrect does random caps . Sorry
14:43 Laura- Muirgen Guess the remora think the boats a whale 😂
14:43 Laura- Muirgen Videos
15:46 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Photos
15:47 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff Heading into Marina Papagayo!
15:51 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Which of these would you and others recommend? What airport would be best? Any caretakers people know are good?
15:52 SPLINTERS Eric & Kim Meaning the differences between the two in Panama
15:55 BISOU Robin And Tad I have not been to either I’m afraid so can only speak from 2nd hand experience. There are a few PP people who have left their boats at Vista Mar. Not sure about long term at Buenaventura.
16:01 SUMMERBREEZE Kurtis Where was this?
16:30 Qué vendrá Bravo!
16:45 NextChapter, Shawna Enjoy! The team at Papaguyo Marina is absolutely phenomenal. Absolutely loved our time there!
16:45 NextChapter, Shawna Thanks! That is super helpful
17:02 Remedy-Natalie We made it to Playas del Coco from Chiapas. 🍾🍾
17:07 Tidings Of Joy.Jeff So far so excellent especially after 6 weeks in El Salvador and Nicaragua. Not that we didn’t enjoy our time there but this is a BIG step up.
17:17 Captain Dietmar We spent a full season in Buenaventura and loved it - we also did a season in Vista Mar but did not enjoy the swell and amensiets as much - we also stayed a season in Papagayo and one in Chiapas - one aspect to consider in the CR vs PA discussion is how easy it is to get parts deliverd into Panama vs CR and overall availability and costs of non local goods
17:22 Bijou -John & Rose @KEY LIME PIE 🦜Shelly @Maison De Sante @Remedy-Natalie excellent. Dark horse will be in later this evening and I think will be in around first light :)
17:23 Remedy-Natalie See you then.

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