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MAYAN RUINS OF LUBAANTUN 🇧🇿 BELIZE - MUST SEE ON THE PANAMA POSSE CENTRAL AMERICAN ROUTE

MAYAN RUINS OF LUBAANTUN 🇧🇿 BELIZE - MUST SEE ON THE PANAMA POSSE CENTRAL AMERICAN ROUTE

Lubaantun

Lubaantun means “Place of Fallen Stones” is a pre-Columbian  Mayan city  in Belize  encompassed by 14 structures, including several ball courts.

The city dates from the Maya Classic era, flourishing from the AD 730s to the 890s, and seems to have been completely abandoned soon after. The architecture is somewhat unusual from typical Classical central lowlands Maya sites.

The Lubaantun Mayan Ruins is a place of archeological mystery. 80% of the entire area still needs uncovered.

Lubaantun

Lubaantun, one of the largest Mayan site in southern Belize, is known for its unique style of construction. Structures where built utilizing massive black slate stone blocks rather than the limestone. Laid so precisely, no mortar was necessary for the construction which is still in place over 2000 years later .

 

One of the most distinguishing features of Lubaantun is the large collection of miniature ceramic objects found on site; these detailed constructs are thought to have been charmstones or ritual-accompanying accoutrements.

Luaabtun Masonry

The Masonry

Instead of using doors, the inside-out building of the pyramids allows easy access. Maintaining perfectly-shaped corner tiers for steps to the top of the structure. Lubaantun was built on top of a raised plateau between two rivers. These Mayans essentially removed the top of a mountain to build their city. With in-depth masonry, strenuous manual ( forced) labor was required to build this site. This suggests that Lubaantun was of very high importance and power.

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FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-25

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

December 25, 2022

TOP NEWS  

  • PICTURE OF THE WEEK 
  • HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 
  • FESTIVE PICTURES 
  • ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES
  • SPINNAKERS AND GENNAKERS AWAY 
  • EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 BAR FORECAST 
  • SUNSET ALERTS
  • INTERNATIONAL LONG LINE LOCATION REPORTING 
  • MEET VICENTE IN ACAPULCO
  • PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 
  • EFFIGY  CELEBRATIONS IN PANAMA 
  • PANAMA 🇵🇦 JAZZ FESTIVAL 

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

C-YA

C-YA @ La Cruz  🇲🇽 Mexico 

CY Glenn

SV  C-YA 🇺🇸  Glenn - Island Packet 38.8′ 

2) HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

FROM ALL OF THE PANAMA POSSE TO EVERYONE !!!

Vets
 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE

 
3)  FESTIVE YACHT PICTURES 
 

Straycat

SY STRAY CAT 🇺🇸  Phil & Mary - PDQ 34′

STRAY CAT PhilSTRAY CAT Mary
Happy Christmas from Huatulco!

Happy Christmas from Huatulco!  MY NAVIGATOR  🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

Dave
EL SALVADOR RALLY

BILL & JEAN -  La Palma Moorings 🇸🇻  EL SALVADOR

Pot luck

Cruisers Christmas Pot Luck Vista Mar Marina

Vista Mar

Vista Mar Marina 🇵🇦 Panama SY KNOT RIGHT  🇺🇸 Walt & Jeariene - Beneteau 47′

KNOT RIGHT WALTKnot Right Jeariene
Vista Mar Marina
Delta Swizzler

MY DELTA SWIZZLER 🇺🇸  Mark & Cindy - Vantare 58′  @ TENECATITA 🇲🇽  MEXICO  

DELTA SWIZZLER MarkDELTA SWIZZLER Cindy

Feliz Navidad  🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta from SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸  David & Mary - Hunter 45′

YO-D-YO DavidYO-D-YO Mary
Feliz Navidad! Complete with jolly Buddha belly painkiller cocktail

Feliz Navidad !

Panama Posse Pain Killer

 Complete with jolly Buddha belly painkiller cocktail

Barra de Navidad, Jalisco 🇲🇽  SY MAISON DE SANTÉ  🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole - Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
Happy Holidays

Merry
Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, Kwanza and new year to everyone -
everywhere ! May there be peace on earth and a light breeze with
following seas on your passages

Quepos Costa Rica

Quepos 🇨🇷 Costa Rica SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar Suzanne & Maxi - Lagoon 44 

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi

4) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES

 

TULUM

My daughter under the engine trying to help tighten our loose bearings

SY TULUM5 -  Chad, Michelle & Teagan - Chung Hua 51′

TULUM V

5) MEET THE FLEET
FEATURED PARTICIPANT WEBSITES

MEET THE FLEET QUE VENDRA

Hi
there, this is Olena and Maciek. We are a couple from the Puget Sound
area in Washington State, USA. In 2021 we left our land life and jobs,
sold our house, and embarked on a southbound journey to Mexico, on our
Outbound 46 – Qué vendrá. We were born and raised in Poland, got married
there, and then through a set of moves migrated to Canada and then to
the United States, to Washington state. Like most new transplants we
focused on building our life in the new land. But we also spent time
traveling and exploring our newfound homeland, near and far. As part of
that, we picked up sailing around 2004, starting in a local Seattle
sailing club. After several years of chartering, we bought our first own
boat, and then several years later switched to a bigger one. In 2020,
right before the pandemic hit, we got our third and current boat with
the goal of cruising longer term. We pressed on with our plans, despite
the pandemic. We are now wrapping up our first full-time cruising season
in Mexico and planning for the next set of adventures.

QUE VENDRA

SY QUE VENDRA   🇺🇸  Olena and Maciek  - Outbound 46′

QUE VENDRA- MaciekQUE VENDAR Olena

6) SPINNAKERS AND GENNAKERS AWAY 

ROCHEMBAU

SY ROCHAMBEAU  🇺🇸   Rolf & Beverly  - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf
Maison de Sante

  SY MAISON DE SANTÉ  🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole - Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

7) EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 BAR FORECAST 

Alexis

Bahia del Sol Bar Report

Week  12-25 to 12-31, 2022

Compiled by La Palma Moorings.

Notes:

1
Entry is only permitted at high tide during daylight hours.
Daylight hours include civil twilight (about 40 minutes before
sunrise or 40 minutes after sunset). Morning tides are always better due
to the absence of wind waves.

Forecast:

The
high spring tide will be diminishing during the forecast period.
Tides for the week are early morning. Any day during the forecast
period is good for arrival or departure.

This forecast is for planning purposes only.  As always, please contact Bill and Jean before arrival/departure.

Surf

8) SUNSET ALERTS

Caustecomate sunset from Southern Cross Eh!

Cuastecomates 🇲🇽 Mexico Sunset from Southern Cross Eh!

SY SOUTHERN CROSS EH ! 🇨🇦  Bet & Cam - Ta Yang 42′

SOUTHER CROSS EH BetSOUTHER CROSS EH Cam

9) PANAMA POSSE INTERNATIONAL LONG LINE LOCATION REPORTING 

LONGLINE

LONGLINES, DRAGNETS, UNMARKED FISHING DEVICES

– HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE FLEET HAS ENCOUNTERED THEM

REPORT THEM HERE >> 

Longlines

Unmarked
nets and unlit  long lines are a  mayor concern to the
unencumbered freedom of navigation and catch sea turtles and other
endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are
publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed
light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report
long line visit
https://panamaposse.com/longlines 

10) MEET VICENTE IN ACAPULCO 🇲🇽 MEXICO

MEET VICENTE

Acapulco
is beautiful and coming into the harbor in daylight is breath taking.
We bought a mooring for15 a night from a captain who said he
managed the group of moorings we are in near La Marina.  The
captain’s name is Vicente Herrera, phone +52 (1) 744-439-8184.  He
and his son helped us with the mooring line which was a real treat!

(fast response ) Whatsapp: + 52 744 439 8184

(slow response ) Email:  vicen.28herrera@gmail.com

Vicente’s Moorings

We had 2 hitchhikers. Left Cabo this AM and headed to mainland Mexico

Wildflower

At anchor in Zihuatanejo 🇲🇽 Mexico

WILDLFLOWER

SY  WILDFLOWER   🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′

11) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

STELLA BLUE

SY  STELLA BLUE  🇺🇸  Larry & Kimberly  - Hunter 46′

STELLA BLUE KimberlySTELLA BLUE Larry

12) ENCOUNTER WITH A BREACHING WHALE 

Brief video of a whale breaching 

SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸    Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

13) PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE 
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

Placencia

We are please to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 20 % discount on our slip fees

  •     6 slip depth of 8 – 10 feet
  •     Depth 8 to 10 feet
  •     Water (Drinking quality)
  •     50amps electricity
  •     Washing Machine / Laundry
  •     Free WIFI
  •     Extensive Outdoor Area
  •     Sky bed
  •     Sofa and pick-nick tables
  •     Bathroom
  •     Outdoor shower
  •     Dog Friendly

CONTACT Beat Caroline, dogs  & Heyson Garcia 

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 16° 30.5216′ N 088°21.7333′ W
Beat & Caroline Heyson Garcia PYC

info@clearwaterexploring.com  

T: +501 639 8555 

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181 

VHF 68 

Placencia Yacht Club
Junkanoo Bahamas

14) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD  CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔  WINNER HULA KAI 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
  • COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries   ✔winner announced already

Poictures

15)  OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23    

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

PANAMA POSSE MEETS PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

Many
Panamanians are superstitious and have certain rituals they believe
must be done as we cross from one year to the next.  Panamanians
traditionally spend New Years eve with friends and family.

EFFIGY:
Throughout Panama at this time of year, you’ll see effigies, or
life-sized dolls. The effigy, also called a Judas doll,  represents
someone or something they dislike. 

hese large replicas have various names, including muñecos de año viejo (old year dolls), muñecos judas (judas dolls), or simply muñecos (dolls). The dolls are a way to ring in the new year in the area. Muñecos are typically made with a wood or metal frame, old clothes, and stuffed with leaves and firecrackers. They are then thrown into a bonfire on the strike of midnight on New Years’.

These
large replicas have various names, including muñecos de año viejo (old
year dolls), muñecos judas (judas dolls), or simply muñecos (dolls). The
dolls are a  way to ring in the new year in the area. Muñecos are
typically made with a wood or metal frame, old clothes, and stuffed with
leaves and firecrackers. They are then thrown into a bonfire on the
strike of midnight on New Years’.

BURNING EFFIGY  MUÑECOS DE AÑO VIEJO PANAMA

Some
of the dolls are stuffed with firecrackers. At the stroke of midnight,
they are lit on fire and beaten. According to folklore, by beating and
setting the effigies on fire, the sins and evil spirits of the old year
are destroyed. Making way for good fortune in the new year. The fire
crackers are said to help drive the evil spirits away.

 

17) PANAMA 🇵🇦 JAZZ FESTIVAL 

Panama Jazz Festival

ABOUT THE PANAMA JAZZ FESTIVAL

With
almost 20 years, the Panama Jazz Festival has become a cultural tourism
attraction with the visit of more than 500,000 people from different
latitudes.

Currently,
the event is sustainable thanks to the work of the Festival's Executive
Directorate, which leads a team of 70 lead coordinators, 500
volunteers, 300 national and international musicians, and some 200
collaborators from all sectors of Panama, adding more than 1,000 people
who work hard to carry out the event.

panama jazz festival

Some of the Artists 

  • Danilo Perez
  • Chucho Valdez
  • Catherine Russell
  • Erika Ender
  • John Patitucci - Children Of The Light
  • Farayi Malek Quartet
LUIS-RUSSELL-BOCAS

 

18)  71 PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico  

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico  

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico  

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala  

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador  

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol - El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua  

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica  

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica  

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica  

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador  

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama  

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia 

🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica 

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica  

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica 

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands 

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras 

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras  

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico  

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba 

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos  

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas  

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic    

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66  Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA  

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA  

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA  

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA  

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth,  USA  

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA  

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

https://panamaposse.com/panama-marina-bocas-marina

MARINA BOCAS 🇵🇦 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

19) FLOR DE CAÑA  
SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Caña

Learn this Flor de Caña Cocktail Recipe 
FLOR🍸FASHIONED

FLOR FASHIONED & FLOR CANELAZO
  •     1.5 oz. of Flor de Caña 12-Year
  •     4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters
  •     1 Tbsp. of Sugar
  •     1 Cherry
  •     Twist of Orange Peel

Preparation Method:

In
a mixing glass, pour 1.5 oz. of Flor de Caña 12-Year, 1 Tbsp. of Sugar
and 4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters. Mix the ingredients with a spoon and
add ice. Using a strainer, serve the cocktail in a rocker glass with
abundant ice and decorate with a Cherry and Twist of Orange Peel.
Salud! 

Flor Fashioned

20)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • BELIZE TOURISM 
https://panamaposse.com/yacht-agents-galapagos

YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 🇪🇨  SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

https://panamaposse.com/add-to-tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING

22) THE BARREL OF HOPE

Barrel
Barrel of Hope

The barrel of hope is ready for signatures currently in Barra de Navidad MX

23) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.  

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com   sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

24) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ

To
arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric
Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse
and the Pacific Posse

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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25) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

SIGN UP FOR THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE  

26) WORK REMOTELY FROM YOUR YACHT
JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

Work Remote
  • HAVE AN IDEA ? 
  • SUGGESTIONS ? 
  • WANT TO HELP ? 
  • CAN YOU HELP WITH GOOD NAUTICAL ?
  • PROGRAMMING SKILLS ?
  • CAN YOU NEGOTIATE ?
  • SALES ?
  • LIKE DETAILS  ?
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? 
  • PARTY PLANNING ? 
  • DOCUMENTING ?
  • ORGANIZING ?
  • SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH ? 

We can always improve - so  if anything peaks your interest please email registration@panamaposse.com 

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow
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Marina Nanajuana 🇬🇹 Rio Dulce - Guatemala 

ocean posse llc | panama posse communications 
 @ 9811 W Charleston blvd 2262 Summerlin LV NV 89117  USA

© 2022  Ocean Posse LLC

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PLACENCIA YAHCT CLUB HEADER

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
16° 30.5216' N   088°21.7333' W

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

We are please to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 20 % discount on our slip fees

​SERVICES

  • 6 slip depth of 8 - 10 feet
  • Depth 8 to 10 feet
  • Water (Drinking quality)
  • 50amps electricity
  • Washing Machine / Laundry
  • Free WIFI
  • Extensive Outdoor Area
  • Sky bed
  • Sofa and pick-nick tables
  • Bathroom
  • Outdoor shower
  • Dog Friendly

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB
CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia
Beat & Caroline Heyson Garcia PYC
PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB
info@clearwaterexploring.com
www.placencia-yacht-club.com
T: +501 639 8555
Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181
VHF 68

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

RATES

4bzd/2usd/ x ft 20% off
Potable Water free
Metered Electricty

SAFE APPROACH 


​LOCATION

​OFFICIAL WEBSITE >>
official website placencia-yacht-club

NEARBY

  • Municipal Pier & Dock
  • Downtown Placencia
  • Shops
  • Bars
  • Restaurants
  • Provisioning
  • Taxi & Transportation
  • Beach Gym
  • Gallleries
  • Dive Shop

GALLERY


Hakim Marina & Boat Yard 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

17° 32.8416' N   088°15'.525' W

Hakim Marina & Boat Yard is pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 15 % discount

200 gross metric tons | 30 feet wide Travellift

Regards,

Andy Vargas
Hakim Marina Ltd
+5016132997
hakim.marinaltd@gmail.com
6.5 Miles Phillip Goldson Hwy, Belize City, Belize

 

Hakim Marina & Boat Yard

RATES

in US Dollars
 

Sailboat/Power Boat (Note: Additional charge for addition weight)

< 35        $  750

36 – 45   $1,800

46 – 55   $2,000

56 - 65   $2,800

66 - 75   $3,000

76 - 85   $4,000

Catamarans (Note: Additional charge for addition weight)
Feet
< 35       $ 1,080

36 – 45   $ 1,680

46 – 55   $ 2,400

56 - 65   $ 2,760

66 - 75   $ 3.500

76 - 85   $ 4,270


BLOCKING

Blocking $5.00
x ft

DRY DOCKING

MONOHULL $1.00  x ft x day

CATAMARAN $1.50
x ft x day

WET DOCKING

MONOHULL $1.50  x ft x day

CATAMARAN $3.00 x ft x day


Bottom Works

Pressure Wash $3.50 PER FOOT

Grinding/Scraping $10.00 PER FOOT

Electricity $260 x week

Water $160 x week

Guide boat from Moho Cayes $250


TRAVEL LIFT

+5016132997 Hakim Marina & Boat Yard Belize

LOCATION

BOAT YARD

Hakim Marina Travellift

VIDEO


FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-18

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

December 18, 2022

TOP NEWS

  • PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA PORT GUIDE
  • REVISITING MBTILES FOR OPENCPN 
  • UNINVITED VISITORS
  • ENTRY INTO CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • TENECATITA COSTALEGRE 🇲🇽 MEXICO 
  • EARLY OFFER FROM PREDICT WIND
  • PANAMA POSSE NOW REPORTING LONG LINES
  • OCEAN POSSE PARTY @ SHELTER BAY PANAMA
  • PANAMAPOSSE.COM/BELIZE 
  • VICENTE'S MOORINGS
  • TIME TO RELEASE THE BABY TURTLES 

1) PICTURE OF THE WEEK 

 FELICITÀ

LA PAZ SKY in BCS 🇲🇽 Mexico 

SV  FELICITÀ 🇺🇸  Gretchen & Tim - Catalina 42′

felicita felicita
SIGN UP / RENEW 22·23 PANAMA POSSE 

 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE

 THE HAPPY FACES OF THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE
Vets

 
2) PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA 
PORT GUIDE
 

PORT ANTONIO JAMAICA

PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA PORT GUIDE 

By S/V Kyrie

December 2022

Customs:

-Tie up to the dock at Errol Flynn Marina 18° 10.825'N 076° 27.215'W
and the marina will arrange for customs to come down to you to check in.

-Checking in and out is free, unless you want to go to other Jamaican ports.

-A cruising permit to go to other ports in Jamaica (optional) will cost you $150usd for 3 months.

-Dogs are allowed in the country, but will very likely not be able to step foot off the boat the entire time you’re in Jamaica, even if you’ve had a rabies titer done. (Strict quarantine rules)

ERROL FLYNN MARINA

Marina:

Errol Flynn Marina is the only choice in Port Antonio. There are a limited number of deep water slips (30-40’) available. When not busy they allow you to side tie to the main face of the dock. I understand when it gets busy it can be med-moor only at the face dock.

-Fees are as follows (with Posse discount as of 12/2022 – prices in USD)

-Moorage $0.70 USD per foot per night. Large cats are 1.5x this rate.

-Mandatory garbage charge of $3 per day

-Water (potable) is $0.25/gallon

-Power (15, 30, and 50a available at most slips) is $0.85 / KWH

-Anchoring $25/day for two people, $2 for each additional person on the boat, plus $3 for garbage. It very well might be cheaper to dock – it was for us. You can anchor for free in the bay in front of the town, but it is rolly, has no dinghy dock; and the bottom is largely filled with sea grass, so be sure you are set well.

-On-site self-serve laundry $8 per load (2 washers and driers are available)

-There is a haul out yard with storage and a travel lift available on the property. We did not use it, so unsure as to the rates or details. I would guess the lift is a 50-75 ton unit, so can handle most mono-hulls, but only smaller cats.

-Showers and restrooms are nice with good hot water.

-On-site small pool is available for guests.

-Complimentary Wi-fi is available. Speed varies by how many people are using it, but is generally ok. Best speed is closer to the marina office.

Fuel:

-Marina has both gas and diesel. Rates as of 12/2022 are:

-Diesel $7.55 per gallon

-Gasoline $7.30 per gallon

-Propane is available in town. Ask the dock workers and they will take care of it for you for cost plus a $1000 JMD fee (about $6 usd)

Grocery:

-There are a great deal of small to mid-sized grocery stores in town. Most normal needs are available but be prepared for island pricing. We found most goods to be 30-50% more expensive than Panama. Locally grown veggies or manufactured items are the exception, and can be pretty reasonable.

-Genuine blue-mountain coffee is available all over, but is quite expensive. Around $25/pound.

-Kamal’s supermarket appeared to be among the best variety and most reasonable prices we saw.

-There is a large outdoor farmers market right outside of the marina with the normal goods available. Our preference was the indoor farmers market straight across from the cenotaph on Williams Street. The prices appeared a bit better and the vegetables were local and good quality.

-Be sure to check out the local bakeries. Both the Ginger Bulla from CC Bakery and the bread from Coronation Bakery are excellent.

PORT ANTONIO JAMAICA WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT PORT ANTONIO 🇯🇲 JAMAICA 

Restaurants:

-Our budget only allowed the less expensive options, but the Jerk Chicken at Piggy’s is amazing (take out only and $800 JMD for a quarter chicken with festival bread). It is served fairly mild with an optional, amazing brown sauce at the counter to take the heat and flavor up significantly.

-The many shops selling Patties (think a Jamaican take on an empanada or Cornish pasties) are all excellent and a cheap meal out.

-There is a guy selling delicious, but very spicy jerk pork on the waterfront near the corner of Harbour Street and Manning Avenue.

-Great and very inexpensive ice cream (little over $1 per large cone) is available at a little shop near the high school, at the SW corner of Boundbrook and W. Palm Avenue. Ice cream shops in town and near the marina are otherwise quite a bit more expensive.

-Other cruisers reported good experiences from both Roots 21 and 658 Plates, which are sit-down restaurants.

Half Moon Caye Natural Monument was the first marine protected area established in Central America and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site

Blue Lagoon in Port Antonio 🇯🇲 Jamaica

Activities:

-Again our budget limited us, but the Blue Lagoon is only a few miles down the road, and the bamboo rafting down the Rio Grande river is supposed to be a lot of fun.

-Local car rentals were around $50-75 USD per day with a 2 day minimum. There is at least one car rental place (Auhsoj car rental) within walking distance of the marina.

-The free self-guided walking tour of the town is certainly worth doing, and is about 2 miles each way if you walk all the way out to the lighthouse. The Folly ruins are a really neat place for some urban exploration along the tour. https://www.visitjamaica.com/listing/port-antonio-walking-tour/466/

General Area Information:

-Kingston is approximately a 1.5-2 hour drive away. A taxi, bus, or rental car can all get you there.

-The nearest international airports are either in Kingston or Montego Bay for flying in or out crew.

Chandleries:

-None in Port Antonio that we found. There are good hardware stores, and a number of auto part stores that might be able to help with basic needs

Errol Flynn Marina
KYRIE JoeKYRIE KristenKYRIE Crew KYRIE Crew KYRIE Crew

3) CHARTS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION 🇯🇲 JAMAICA

Good Nautical has a collection of 40+ anchorages just for Jamaica
https://goodnautical.com/gma/jamaica

Jamaica

Since Chart accuracy and details are lacking for some of Jamaica coastal areas Panama Posse participants have created 3.7 GIG's of satellite charts to aid your vessel's navigation. 

Here is a screen shot of Glovers Reef Atoll in Open CPN with Sat Chart Overlays
download from https://panamaposse.com/charts

4) REVISITING MBTILES FOR OPENCPN 

https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/revisiting-mbtiles-for-opencpn/

by Rob Murray published @ https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/

Back in January 2020, I wrote an article on making MBTiles for use in OpenCPN or other navigation programs. An MBTiles file is a tile-based geographic map; its format allows users to save detailed collections of geo-spatial information as a single map. MBTiles still seem to represent the best way to get satellite images into a GPS-aware chart program, and show any chart offset(s), additional features, and generally get more detail in poorly charted areas in the world. The advice here was written in October 2022, but of course the data sources may change at any time so your mileage may vary.

Since 2020, additional data sources have become available; OpenCPN has changed, and I have learned a bit more that cruisers may find helpful. Thus, I thought I would take a few minutes to share an update of what I’ve learned lately.

Data Sources: it’s who you know (about)

Back a few years, only Google and Bing offered accessible data to download to make MBTiles. Now there are a few more interesting new sources:

ArcGIS

ArcGIS is a family of client, server and online geographic information system (GIS) software and associated data sources developed and maintained by Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute). Esri is an international supplier of GIS software, web GIS and geo-database management applications and associated data. The image sets available through this data set are less ‘massaged’ than either Bing or Google, and that can be a very good thing.

Bing and Google massage their images to make them pretty and often clip a lot of the image out, replacing actual satellite images of the foreshore and ocean with ersatz ocean views, which contain no real data or value for the navigator. The Esri/ArcGIS images seem to be ‘rawer’ and sometimes that’s a good thing.

Navionics and Navionics SonarChart™

Navionics and Navionics SonarChart™ charts are now available. Of course, you don’t get the data (user notes, light characteristics, etc.) that a real subscription gives you, but you can see what are, in effect, raster versions of their vector charts. Details seem to cap out at around zoom level 16.

C-Map

Various C-Map charts are available. As in Navionics above, it’s just a raster version of a vector chart. Details seem to cap out at about zoom level 16. To gain access, you need to unzip the C-Map_V2.zip file found here into the SASPlanet\Maps folder to add C-Map functionality.

Combining and Comparing Sources

When using cartography based sources to make MBTiles, switch off the ‘Layers-Google-Hybrid’ for making the MBTiles so you don’t get double labeling on geographic features like islands. While the labeling can be useful in satellite image MBTiles, it’s just irritating in most cartography-derived images.

These sources may (probably will) change their access over time, so you may need to update SASPlanet to maintain access. The owners of the data may cut off access, or restrict your ability to download huge amounts of images (throttling) at any time as well.

To see what you might get from these sources, let’s have a look at Pedro Bank (or Petro Bank) south of Jamaica at about 17°00N, 077°48W in the Caribbean. It has an area of a depth to 40 metres (130 feet) in a triangular shape, 70 kilometres (43 miles) long east-west, and 43 kilometres (27 miles) wide. Of that, 2,400 square kilometres (927 square miles) are less than 20 metres (66 feet) deep. It’s pretty big and has four permanent islands and a few more rocks that break the surface. Cruisers want to avoid it, yet know where the edges are. Knowing where it’s sand and where it’s rock would be very useful.

Here’s how a few of the data sources represent it.

Google Satellite shows nothing:

google nothing

Bing satellite shows two of the four permanent islands (the little white dots on the right):

Bing satellite shows two of the four permanent islands (the little white dots on the right):

The ESRI ArcGIS imagery shows the bank, indicates depths visually, shows all islands and rocks, and is generally very useful. But these images are at zoom level 12, and disappear at higher zooms, so any images you captured for MBTiles would need to use these lower zoom levels:

The ESRI ArcGIS imagery shows the bank, indicates depths visually, shows all islands and rocks, and is generally very useful. But these images are at zoom level 12, and disappear at higher zooms, so any images you captured for MBTiles would need to use these lower zoom levels:

Navionics gives a useful overview, but would not help you find a patch of sand to anchor in:

Navionics gives a useful overview, but would not help you find a patch of sand to anchor in:

C-Map offers a similar view to Navionics (not surprising considering they would be based on the same cartography provider):

C-Map offers a similar view to Navionics (not surprising considering they would be based on the same cartography provider):

It’s always worth having a look at multiple sources. Some may not offer as a clear a view (or a view at all) of the ocean floor as others.

Time Marches On (but not at the same pace for all sources)

Some sources are newer than others. For example, they have extended the western breakwater in Ensenada, Mexico. But not every source seems to know this, as you can see below.

Google satellite shows the shorter old breakwater:

Google satellite shows the shorter old breakwater:

Bing shows the new extension:

breakwater

C-Map doesn’t have the new construction:

C MAP NO EXTENSION

Navionics does show it:

Navionics Shows it

Frequency of updates matters! The schedule of updates differs for different providers, so check on who has what available.

Close Enough, But No Closer

Sometimes, image providers use images from different satellite passes for different zoom levels. Different passes may be made at different stages of the tide, with a different angle of the sun, or with clouds blocking the view. While I usually like zoom level 18 for detail, sometimes lower magnifications provide a better view or more detail (zoom level is shown on the vertical slider on the left hand side and in the lower left corner of the screen):

At level 17, you get a pretty good view of Benao Anchorage near Punta Mala in Panama on Google Satellite:

Playa Benao

Zooming in to level 18, Google uses a different satellite image that shows no bottom detail at all, lost in the reflection of the sun on the water:

Bad Image Google earth

Bing is almost as good as Google at Zoom level 17:

zoom in bing

But Bing loses detail to clouds and their shadows at Level 18:

Bing Clouds

The current practice among many providers seems to be to occasionally use different satellite passes and images for odd and even zoom levels, so it’s always worth a look to see what you’ll get before you download and create your MBTiles. In some cases, a lower zoom may provide more useful detail.

OpenCPN Has Changed Too

OpenCPN now supports zoom levels up to 20 (previously just up to 18), but still suffers lag when indexing very large MBTiles for display. Keeping your files smaller with lower zoom levels and/or smaller coverage areas will give you better performance (less lag) when using them. Doing 100-200 miles of coast, or about 250,000-500,000 tiles or less per MBTiles chart seems to give good display performance on my PCs, but yours may be different, so test a few before you go wild making a ton of charts.

Check Before You Make

It’s always worth a look around to find out what’s new in the neighborhood before an MBTiles chart-making session. Make sure you have an up-to-date version of SASPlanet and OpenCPN, and have a browse in the Maps tab to see what’s new and what suits your need before committing the time to download images and make your MBTiles. Sources change and using the right ones can make a huge difference in the result. Like so many things in the cruising life, curiosity and flexibility are often rewarded in this endeavor.

OPEN CPN

SY AVANT  🇨🇦 Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43.5′ 

AVANAT DebraAVANT Rob

5) ENTRY INTO UNINVITED VISITORS ONBOARD AWARD

who dat ?

An unexpected visitor on the fly bridge. How the heck did he get up there? It was toasty warm for him. We are in slip B9/10 at Barra. My family and friends just left. Time to meet our neighbors.

SY TITS PIERRE Ken and Tina - Bayliner 45′

TITS PIERRE CrewTITS PIERRE TinaTITS PIERRE Ken

NOTE: 

I’ve seen them on other boats in the marina - if we leave any food accessible in Barra de Navidad the Coatimundi climb aboard and get into it good too!

Coatimundi

6) MEET THE FLEET 
FEATURED PARTICIPANT INSTAGRAM & VIDEOS

Sorry we keep missing the call. We’re still getting used to swapping between the time zone we’re working in versus the local time we cruise on. But, we’re happily tucked away in Careyes. Will head to Tenacatita by Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/@alwayssummer-svrochambeau3893

Sorry we keep missing the call. We’re still getting used to swapping between the time zone we’re working in versus the local time we cruise on. But, we’re happily tucked away in Careyes. Will head to Tenacatita by Wednesday.

https://www.instagram.com/sailingrochambeau
ROCHE

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

7) ENTRIES INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

Pathfinder

SY MEDEA 🇦🇺 Darryl - Bavaria 46′

MEDEA
Bihgest Fish Caught

 44 inch - 5 miles out of Maruata

Picture of the Sunset

NAVIGATOR

RM Godínez (PO 132) (1991) Holzinger-class patrol vessel
in service with the Mexican Navy. They are a Mexican design, based on the Uribe class developed by the Spanish Naval Company Empresa Nacional Bazán in 1982. Holzinger-class patrol vessels have a smaller helicopter deck than the Uribe class and have main armaments (two twin US MK1 Bofors 40 mm AA mounts) at 'A' position. They are able to operate MBB Bo 105 helicopters on board. 

Navigator

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

DAVE

SY WONOMA 🇨🇦 Christopher & Jessica - Dufour 37′

WONOMA ChristopherWONOMA Jessica
TIDEWALKER

MahiMahi tonight !

TIDEWALKER

MV TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

TIEWALKER ALLAN

8) ENTRY INTO CAPTAIN RON AWARD 

NIcole and Keenan

Nominating ourselves for a Captain Ron award for not clearing into Mexico in Ensenada and clearing in at Cabo without an agent (because they wanted $800 USD-not including other port fees etc). Took 2 days of running around, lots of waiting in lines, creating documents in word, tons of frustration and even a blood draw for health certificate. Cabo may have taken our blood but they won’t take our joy! Looking forward to seeing both old and new faces in Barra soon!

UNIVITED BIRDS

We had 2 hitchhikers. Left Cabo this AM and headed to mainland Mexico

At anchor

Arrival at Costa Alegre 

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole - Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE Keenan MAISON DE SANTE Nicole

9) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

LADY SLIPPE R AT ANCHOR

Sunset in Lameshure Bay St John USVI @ anchor 

SY LADY SLIPPER  🇺🇸 John, Kathryn - Dufour 41′

lady slipper katieJohn Dunmire, Lady Slipper
INDUSTRY ENTERING THE EL SALVADOR BAR

INDUSTRY surfing into 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR BAR 

MY INDUSTRY  🇺🇸 Tom - Nichols 40′

Hauling out at Flamenco Marina in Panama 

MY  SEA TRIAL 🇺🇸 David, Toni & Crew - Nordhavn 55′

SEA TRIAL DavidSEA TRIAL Toni
SORIANA

PANAMA POSSE IMPROMPTU GATHERINGS 

9) TENECATITA COSTALEGRE 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

THE RELAXED ANCHORAGE 
 AND A SEASON IN PERFECT COMPANY 

TENECATITA ANCHORAGE

DINGHY RAFT UPS ARE THE NORM IN TENECATITA MX

MEXICO MAYOR

SIRENA'S GREG IS THIS SEASON'S MAYOR OF TENECATIA

Tenecataita

 Tenecatita - Inner Bay Anchoreg - Mexico Pacific  is in Good Nautical 

Tenacatita - Inner Bay

10) EARLY OFFER FROM PREDICT WIND

Iridium GO! exec™ Pre-launch

IRIDIUM GO Iridium GO! exec™ Pre-launch Shop

11) PANAMA POSSE NOW
 REPORTING LONG LINES ENCOUNTERS 

LONGLINES

Unmarked nets and unlit long lines are a mayor concern to the unencumbered freedom of navigation and catch seat turtles and other endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report long line visit https://panamaposse.com/longlines 

LONGLINES

Mexico has close to 100,000 pangas in operation so night time identification of deployed fishing gear is essential. Black flags while visible during daytime and in white capping conditions are not visible at night 

For Mexico - the Fisheries Law (Ley de Pesca) (1992, as amended in 2001) and the Regulation to the Fisheries Law (Reglamento de la Ley de Pesca) (1999, as amended in 2004) are the main legislative documents governing the conservation, preservation, exploitation and management of all aquatic flora and fauna. The Fisheries Law has been amended in 2001 and the Regulation has been amended in 2004. In addition, various Official Mexican Standards (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, NOMs) facilitate the implementation of the Fisheries Law by detailing requirements as to the conduct of activities within and development of fisheries and aquaculture. 

Turtle caught in Longline

The US based Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council initiated a six-month emergency rule prohibiting longline fishing gear in waters where sea turtles forage. According to recent government data, nearly 1,000 sea turtles were caught by bottom longlines In the U.S. every species of sea turtle in the United States is threatened or endangered by extinction.

Junkanoo Bahamas
At Anchor

Entry into Picture of the Year 21-22 - Bocas del Toro - RAINBOW by SHEARWATER 

12) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD CATEGORIES

HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES 

  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT* 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR 
  • YODA OF THE YEAR 
  • SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD 
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD 
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ WINNER HULA KAI 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR 
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR 
  • COURAGE AWARD

*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already

Poictures

13) OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23

SPONSORED BY 
🇧🇿 
BELIZE TOURISM BOARD
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

PANAMA POSSE MEETS PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

SPP

https://www.travelbelize.org/activities/sailing/

The Audobon Society has delineated seven Important Bird Areas in 🇧🇿 BELIZE

  • Blue Hole Natural Monument
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Guanacaste National Park
  • Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
  • St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
  • Victoria Peak Natural Monument
BELIZE

 

15) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol - El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia 

🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica 

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica 

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands 

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras 

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba 

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66 Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse

Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse

16) FLOR DE CAÑA
SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Caña

Learn this Flor de Caña Cocktail Recipe 
MIDNIGHT 👄 KISS 

Flor de Caña Rum Bar: Sustainable and Natural

17) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE 
https://panamaposse.com/marine-exchange

San Diego Marine Exchange Sponsors the Panama Posse

Tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING
 Dean's Blue Hole is a blue hole located in The Bahamas in a bay west of Clarence Town on Long Island

 Dean's Blue Hole is a blue hole located in The Bahamas 🇧🇸 in a bay west of Clarence Town on Long Island

19) HOLIDAY PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Holiday Cheers !

Wildflower, Stella Blue, Seas the Day, Stray Cat and Ghillie all anchored in Zihua. Merry Christmas !

Wildflower, Stella Blue, Seas the Day, Stray Cat and Ghillie all anchored in Zihua. Merry Christmas !

Wildflower, Stella Blue, Seas the Day, Stray Cat and Ghillie all anchored in Zihua. Merry Christmas !

MY GHILLIE II 🇨🇦 John & Susan Custom 67′

GHILLIE II John GHILLIE II Susan

20) THE BARREL OF HOPE

Barrel

21) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

22) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ

To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse and the Pacific Posse

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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23) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

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24 ) TIME TO RELEASE THE BABY TURTLES 

HELP

The average stay in the turtle nest is 50 days for a typical egg after which they hatch, then a little creature appears and a mad rush to the sea begins as they attempt to avoid a range of predators lying in wait.

Dusk is usually the best moment for turtles hatching but it can also happen during the day.

There are several turtle species in Mexico 

  •  Olive Ridley: go to Escobilla for ‘arribada’, a mass nesting event where an army of little Olive Ridleys make their dash for the beach all at once.
  •  Leatherback: these huge beasts are a wonder to behold and can be found in Oaxaca and Michoacan.
  • Loggerhead: Along the Yucatan Peninsula
  •  Green Turtle: also known in the Pacific (perhaps confusingly) as the black turtle,
  • Hawksbill: stay in the Yucatan and look for this species amongst the coral reefs.
TUTTLES

SY RAMBLE ON ROSE 🇺🇸 Don & Rosalind - Caliber 40′

 RAMBLE ON ROSE Rosalind RAMBLE ON ROSE Don

25 ) WORK REMOTELY FROM YOUR YACHT
JOIN THE OCEAN POSSE ORGANIZATION 

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we welcome you pointing out imperfections- but please provide a solution

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FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-11

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

December 11, 2022

TOP NEWS

  • FEATURED MARITIME AREA 🇧🇿 BELIZE 
  • PARTICIPANT WEBSITES, VIDEOS & BLOGS
  • NEW ANCHORAGE IN GOOD NAUTICAL 
  • STARLINK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN PANAMA 🇵🇦
  • BAHAMAS 🇧🇸 SEARCH FOR CALM ANCHORAGES AND FESTIVITIES 
  • INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL 
  • GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 
  • ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
  • EXPIRED FLARES 
  • OCEAN POSSE PARTY @ SHELTER BAY PANAMA
  • FLOR DE CAÑA SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS
  • HOLIDAY PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
  • THE JOURNEY SOUTH 
  • THE BARREL OF HOPE

1) PICTURE OF THE WEEK 

Night Skies

Live as it happens… sunset over Loreto… anchored in Puerto Ballandra
Isla Carmen, Baja California Sur 🇲🇽 Mexico 

MV TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′

TIDEALKER Alan

SIGN UP / RENEW 22·23 PANAMA POSSE 

 
2) FEATURED MARITIME AREA 
🇧🇿 BELIZE 

Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai; and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois. Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.

South Water Cay

South Water Caye 🇧🇿 Belize

BELIZE BARRIER REEF 

the second largest barrier reef in the world 
with amazing cruising ground comprised of marine preserves & atolls

  • Bacalar Chico Natural Monument 18.141° N 87.863° W
  • Half Moon Caye Natural Monument 17.2047° N 87.5364° W
  • Blue Hole Natural Monument 17.3160° N 87.5347° W
  • South Water Caye Marine Reserve 16°43′08″N 88°08′56″W
  • Laughing Bird Caye Natural Park 16°26’36” N 88°11’50″W
  • Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve 16°08′46″N 88°16′52″W
  • 16.146°N 88.281°W / 16.146; -88.281
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument was the first marine protected area established in Central America and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site

ATOLLS 

  • Turneffe Atoll 17.4382° N, 87.8304° W
  • Glovers Reef Atoll 16.71729,-87.84885.
  • Lighthouse Reef Atoll 17°18′N 87°33′W / 17.300°N 87.550°W / 17.300; -87.550.
glovers reef

Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), known as “ATM” is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio and a Maya archaeological site that includes skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware. 

Cave

The cave is located a 3 hour drive from Thunderbirds Marine via the Humingbird Highway in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The main cave system is about 3 mi long and consists of a long river passage for approximately 2 mi which ends at an upstream sump. A series of upper prehistoric passages continues another mile past the sump through massive breakdown boulders and giant rooms.

Thunderbirds Marine

Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the “Monkey Pot”, is one of just four of its type found in Central America.

The ceramics at the site are significant partly because they are marked with “kill holes” (holes created to release spirits lurking within), which indicate that they were used for ceremonial purposes. Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the “Monkey Pot”, is one of just four of its type found in Central America.

Belize is also home to approximately 118 internationally threatened species 
(32 endangered, 9 critically endangered, and 77 vulnerable), as well as 62 near threatened species. Experiencing Belize's wide range of biodiversity is unlike anything else on the planet.

BIrding Nature

CHARTS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION IN BELIZE

Good Nautical has a collection of 100+ anchorages just for Belize
https://goodnautical.com/gma/belize

Belize

Belize tourism has shared their latest charts available for downlaod and printing 
https://panamaposse.com/belize#charts

https://panamaposse.com/belize#charts

The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef

Blue Hole

Since Chart details are lacking details the Panama Posse has created 8 GIG's of satellite charts to aid your vessel's navigation. 

Chart details

PANAMA POSSE FREE SATELLITE CHARTS

Clover Reef

Here is a screen shot of Glovers Reef Atoll in Open CPN with Sat Chart Overlays
donwnload from https://PanamaPosse.com/charts

Clover

To clear into Belize visit https://www.sailclear.com 

https://www.sailclear.com/register

For details visit https://panamaposse.com/belize

Beach Drumings

3) FEATURED PARTICIPANT WEBSITES & BLOGS & VIDEOS

SY BASIK 🇺🇸 Teal, Linh & Emma & Compass - 435 Catamaran’

BASICBASICBASIC CompassBASIC

4) NEW ANCHORAGE IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Pathfinder

We found a new spot to anchor in Playas del Coco 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
N 10 33.495’ W 85 41.610’

We found a new spot to anchor in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. N 10 33.495’ W 85 41.610’
Fuel dock at las Hadas

To take on fuel in Manzanillo we anchored at las Hadas to get access to the fuel dock ( 2 seasons ago ) 

View at night

The view at night of Las Hadas aken 2 season's ago 

Pathfinder caught a fish !

Another entry into the biggest fish caught contest 

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Nicole & Jean-Philippe - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-Philippe PATHFINDER Nicole

5) STARLINK OFFICIALLY
LAUNCHED IN PANAMA 🇵🇦

STARLINK IN PANAMA

"The National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG) celebrates the progress of the 100% Digital Coverage program focused on the expansion of connectivity coverage in rural and difficult-to-access areas with the approval of the license application to the company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. through your Starlink system.

The application for the license to the Starlink company, approved by the National Public Services Authority, allows Elon Musk's company to start operating in Panama, which brings the execution of the connectivity project closer through satellite Internet in schools in hard-to-reach areas.

“We are committed to ensuring that all the inhabitants of the country can take advantage of the benefits of connectivity. In the first phases, we seek to reinforce the digital infrastructure of 1,000 schools located in areas of difficult access, through satellite internet, with the collaboration of the company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. through its Starlink system," said Luis Oliva, general administrator of the A.I.G.

"This system will allow communities access to Internet service without having to wait for a fiber optic cable or other technology to be brought to them, they simply have to have a device," added the general administrator of AIG.

STRALINK PANAMA

6) BAHAMAS 🇧🇸
SEARCH FOR CALM ANCHORAGES 
AND CULTURAL FESTIVITIES 

NO REGRETS

Highborne Cay anchorage 🇧🇸for the night 
Island visible for ~ 22 miles due to a 300 foot Batelco tower . 

No Regrets

Island Boy Cafe

Sunset at West Bay, New Providence, Bahamas.

Sunset at West Bay, New Providence, Bahamas

Bruce

Kalik is a Bahamian brand of beer. It is made by the Commonwealth Brewery in Nassau. The original Kalik is a lager with 5% alcohol. According to the bottle label the name of Kalik is derived from sound of cowbells heard during the annual Bahamian festival of Junkanoo.

 Bahamas Celebrates Christmas & New Years with Junkanoo

Junkanoo, the New Years’ street carnival of the Bahamas. Members of the community join organised Junkanoo groups, with names such as: “The Valley Boys,” “Saxons,” “Roots,” and “One Family.” The organised groups consist of 500-1000 members. Junkanoo Groups, are divided into three categories for judging : Musicians, Dancers and Costumers. 

They spent months creating elaborate costumes and have perfected dance routines. They also practiced the latest hits on cowbells and goatskin drums. The goal? To join the all-out competition in hopes of getting crowned the best performance on the island. 

winners of the Junankoo festival

SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Lynette & Bruce - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS BruceNO REGRETS Lynette

7) THIS SATURDAY DEC 17th
PANAMA POSSE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL 

Zoom

PANAMA POSSE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL

MEET THE FLEET

Saturday, December 17, 2022
12:00 EDT | 09:00 PDT
 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88490864374?pwd=VGlIYzcwYmpnNVFtcFlBU1dVOTBWUT09

Meeting ID: 884 9086 4374

Passcode: 991632

Communications Protocol Gestalt 
( share experiences not opinions )

Invitation to all new and prior participants 

  • Introductions
  • Overview & Mission
  • Perks and Discounts 
  • Q&A 
Marina Papagayo Costa Rica
Monkeys in the trees

Howler monkeys are found all around Costa Rica, ranging from the Caribbean Coast to the Central Valley to the Osa Peninsula and everywhere in between, including next to 🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo. They tend to travel in the trees, and can be seen in groups as they move from place to place

8) GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 

SV AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′

AIR BENDER COLEEN AIR BENDER Mike

9) SY ENJOY 
ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT 
AND PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT 

Enjoy
Enjoy Busy AIS

AIS signature with radar overlay - Pacific side Panama Canal

Getting closers to the Caribbean SV Enji

CANAL

SV ENJOY 🇺🇸 Don & Nina - Lagoon 42

ENJOY NinaENJOY Don

10) PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 

Notice of a Rally
RE-NEW NOW | PRIOR PARTICIPANTS 

PANAMA POSSE BENEFITS

  • Discounts in sponsorship marinas* with at least 10 % to as much as 50% off in over 70 MARINAS
  • Unrivaled camaraderie – make friends of a lifetime – make history
  • No crazy schedules to adhere to – go at your own pace
  • Save time with quick access to hard to find information – how to check in and out – best practices and latest report from 800+ vessels who have been there before
  • Membership access to our ever updating online cruising guide goodnautical.com with 550+ vetted anchorages and detailed clearing in and out procedures – no need to buy expensive cruising guides
  • 24/7 live group chat tool (line.me) which works on android and iOS & PC
  • GREAT INFO ! Weekly live group calls on Monday @ 16:00 UTC to go over weather logistics and anything else
  • Dedicated Panama Canal Agent with real fenders and discount on his fees
  • Savings at many chandleries and service providers
  • 20% off Predict Wind Pro account
  • WESTMARINE PRO Group SILVER DISCOUNT 5 – 25 % off
  • Vetted tours, service providers and points of interest ( 200 vessels have participated in the past seasons so a lot of up to date info )
  • INFO Weekly email fleet updates and access to prior fleet updates
  • “your vessel your crew your responsibility your schedule” so no-one will tell you what to do – no opinions no cliques / we do ask of you to be kind and courteous to each other and help and document any findings
  • Impromptu gatherings with fellow participants
  • Occasional seminars 
  • Partnership with SevenStar Yacht Transport so you Ship your vessel back to Ensenada, MX or Victoria, BC with a discounted rate.
  • We respect for your privacy and do not track you
  • FREE Charts we got both printable chartlets and satellite chartlets generated for you to use with opencpn ( 160 Gigs +)
  • FREE Vessel Tracking with predict wind using automatic methods and manual 
  • Pro Discounts at Hertz Mexico and Home Depot Mexico
  • 15 % discount at San Diego Marine Exchange 
  • Easy upgrade path to Atlantic Posse and South Pacific 

11) EXPIRED FLARES 

The annual firing of the expired flares takes place at the annual kick off event in Marina Puerto de la Navidad 🇲🇽 Mexico 

anchorages

Every year the particpans during the Kick Off week - fire off expired flares at the Panama Posse Red Flare excercise event.
Based on 3 years of doing this expired Flares have a 50/50% chance of working properly and larger SOLAS flares ( parachute and high projectile ) can completly miss their trajectory hit the water submerge and even head off in a 90 degree angles 💫 - they are almost dangerous !
💥 I CAN NOT RELY ON EXPIRED FLARES TO WORK PROPERLY 💥 

Handgun Flares

For the Panama Posse route my handgun flares have a very limited range and are best used near busy coastal areas but with it's short lifespan and short trajectory not all that useful.

Categories 0 and 1 – offshore boats that sail and race offshore for extended periods: 6 SOLAS red parachute flares 4 SOLAS red handheld flares 2 SOLAS orange smoke signals.

High altitude Parachute Red Rocket Flares project a red flare on parachute at 300m (1000f) Burns for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela and is veryeffective - if you want to be found bring a lot of them - we even have a green laserpointer onboard to be found.

Parachute Flares

Recomended Quantities which sail for extended periods:

6 SOLAS red parachute flares

4 SOLAS red handheld flares

2 SOLAS orange smoke signals

1 GREEN OFFSHORE LASER POINTER - A GOOD TOOL IN REMOTE LOCATIONS 
( outside the US and away from airports ) 

12) OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRI FEB 03 ‘23
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

PANAMA POSSE MEETS SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

SPP

 

13) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol - El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia 

🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica 

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica 

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands 

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras 

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba 

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66 Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

MARINA PAPAGAYO SAFE APPROACH

MARINA PAPAGAYO 🇧🇸 COSTA RICA

14) FLOR DE CAÑA
SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS

Flor de Cana

WATERMELON FLOR DAIQUIRI & FLOR

Flor de Caña Rum Bar: Sustainable and Natural

15) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE 
https://panamaposse.com/homedepot

Get your Homedepot pro discount in Mexico
Request to be added to the pro discount list here >>

Tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING
Portobelo Panama

Portobelo 🇵🇦 Panama 

17 ) HOLIDAY PICTURES OF THE WEEK 

Pasagarda's Crew

Pasagada's Crew

SY PASARGADA 🇺🇸 Nojan & Rachel - Hallberg-Rassy 36′

PASARGADA - Rachel PASARGADA - Nojan

18) THE JOURNEY SOUTH 

ROCHAMBEAU

ROCHAMBEAU pursed lip contest ?

Careyes Anchorage in full glory

It's turtle season

It's turtle season along Central Mexico's Pacific Coast 

careyes

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

19) THE BARREL OF HOPE

maison de Sante

The barrel has arrived in Cabo San Lucas - please coordinate with Maison de Sante to paint your name and send your message of goodness .

Barrel of Hope

YACHT SIGNED ON TO THE BARREL THUSFAR 

  • Maison de Santé
  • Enjoy
  • We|Sail Va
  • Yahtzee
  • Edelweiss
  • Calico Skies
  • Jupiter 2
  • Green Flash
  • Knot Right
  • Long Windid
  • daMMAD Cat
  • Freedom
  • It’s about Time
  • Rochambeau
  • Myla
  • Solmate
  • Queso Grande II
  • Epsilon
  • Synchronicity
  • White Wings
  • Flite Deck
  • Serenity
  • Ilohale
  • One Life
  • Exhibitionism
Barrel

THE BARREL IS A SYMBOL TO BE PASSED FROM VESSEL TO VESSEL WITH A MESSAGE OF FINDING LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Jack inquisitive about the barrel

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole -  Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

20) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

21) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ

To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse and the Pacific Posse

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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22) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

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Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

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Pacific Posse 

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Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

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https://abernathypanama.com/collections/thru-hull-y-cucarachas

Since 2019 Abernathy Panama extends a discount of up to 10 % to the Panama Posse

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DIVING @ ISLA MUJERES 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

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© 2022 Ocean Posse LLC

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Actun Tunichil Muknal 🇧🇿 BELIZE

Actun Tunichil Muknal 🇧🇿 BELIZE

Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), known as "ATM"  is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio and a Maya archaeological site that includes skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware.

The cave is located in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The main cave system is about 3 mi   long and consists of a long river passage for approximately 2 mi   which ends at an upstream sump. A series of upper prehistoric passages continues another mile past the sump through massive breakdown boulders and giant rooms. The cave can be exited through a tight squeeze ending in a giant sink hole collapse in the jungle.

"The Crystal Maiden" a skeleton of a 17-year-old boy possibly a sacrifice victim, whose bones have been calcified to a sparkling, crystallized appearance.

The ceramics at the site are significant partly because they are marked with "kill holes" (holes created to release spirits lurking within),  which indicate that they were used for ceremonial purposes. Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the "Monkey Pot", is one of just four of its type found in Central America.

Actun Tunichil Muknal wiki
The Maya also modified cave formations here, in some instances to create altars for the offerings, in others to create silhouettes of faces and animals or to project a shadow image into the cave. The cave is extensively decorated with cave formations in the upper passages.

cave formations ATM

Animal life in the cave includes a large population of bats, large freshwater crabs, crayfish, catfish and other tropical fish. Large invertebrates like amblypygi and various predatory spiders also inhabit the cave. Agouti and otters may also use the cave.

cave formations ATM
These and many other species are quite common in river caves of this size in Belize.

 

The Belize Tourism Board, in coordination with the Belize National Institute of Culture and History, Institute of Archaeology, has granted licenses to a small group of agents to conduct tours to this cave, in an attempt to balance its protection against tourist revenue.

  • Mayawalk Tours
  •  

FLEET UPDATE 2022-12-07

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

Dec 7, 2022

Hurricane Season

The Panama Posse Kick off event in Barra de Navidad Mexico Friday Dec 2, 2022 
Picture by Wildflower / Steve

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  • 270 VESSELS HAILING FROM 25 ENSIGNS 
  • DANGER ⚠️ SOUTH COAST 🇩🇴 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
  • PICTURES OF THE WEEK
  • FANTASY ISLAND, ROATAN 🇭🇳 HONDURAS 
  • UNINVITED VISITORS
  • GALLEY GOD(DESS) WINNER 
  • PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 
  • BIGGEST FISH 
  • OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA
  • PARADISE FOUND SAN BLAS 🇵🇦 PANAMA
  • GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 
  • TRADING WITH LOCALS
  • EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 WELCOMINGS
Flor de Cana

69 BOTTLES 

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

https://www.instagram.com/flordecana.mx/

Flor de Caña Rum: Sustainable and Natural Sponsors the Panama

Flor de Caña Rum: 
Sustainable and Natural and plenty for the Panama Posse Kick off event

Kick off

 
1) 270 VESSELS HAILING
 FROM 25 ENSIGNS 
 HAVE JOINED THE 22·23 PANAMA POSSE
 

25 ensigns

An ensign is the national flag flown on a vessel to indicate nationality and is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern.

Heads

2) DANGER ⚠️ SOUTH COAST 
🇩🇴 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
  

IMPORTANT CAUTION
 IF CRUISING THE SOUTHERN COAST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Soulmate is a 63’ motor yacht and we are OK.

Soulmate was having a bumpy, but good cruise from Port Antonio, Jamaica bound for Boca Chica DR. Just after we rounded Cabo Beata and turned north Sunday afternoon, both propellers became fouled in a massive bunch of fishing lines and we were dead in the water with 6-8’ waves at 4-5 seconds. 

We issued a MAYDAY call and thankfully a 350’ container ship responded and turned around from about 10 miles out and came to our rescue. 

Even in daylight the rescue was tricky and dangerous in the conditions. They managed to get a line to us, but we collided during rescue and Soulmate suffered some cosmetic damage along her starboard side. 

They towed us through the night in rough seas to the port of Rio Haina. Once there, a pilot boat towed us to a commercial mooring and quickly returned with a scuba diver. He removed a trash bag full of ropes and lines from the props and we got underway to Boca Chica. 

If you are rounding Cabo Beata stay in deep water, which will put you off shore at least two+ miles to avoid fishing lines. We had dodged several and we’re headed to deeper water when we got entangled about 1.5 miles SE of the cape. 

We have incredible appreciation for the captain and crew of the Polynesia and will be forever grateful. The Port Authority at Rio Haina offered to bring us food and water if needed and were extremely kind and helpful as well .

DANGER

 MY SOULMATE 🇺🇸 Stuart & Robyn - Hatteras 63′

 


SOULMATE SunnySOULMATE RobynSOULMATE Stu
 

3) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Picture of the Week

ICW Morning 

MY RED ROVER  🇺🇸 Kevin & Alison - Nordhavn 55′

Bahia santa Elena

Bahia Santa Elena 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 

Bahia Santa Elena

SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Nicole & Jean-Philippe - Lagoon 39′

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole
Bruce

Landrail Point Settlement, Crooked Island 🇧🇸 Bahamas

Gibsons Landrail Point Settlement, Bahamas

SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Lynette & Bruce - Fast Passage 39′

NO REGRETS BruceNO REGRETS Lynette
BISOU

under a Bocas Rainbow 🇵🇦 Panama

SY BISOU 🇦🇺  Tad and Robin - Fountaine Pajot 44′

BISOU Robin BISOU Tad

4) FANTASY ISLAND, ROATAN 🇭🇳 HONDURAS

Panama POsse

Fantasy Island Roatan Honduras 🇭🇳 wants you to know, even if you anchor out Panama Pose members get a free drink! (That’s Coddiwomple in the background.) 

Coddiwomple

There’s also a Wednesday movie night and Saturday BBQ sailors are welcome to join in on. We’ve found it to be a really pleasant with many great amenities. The monkey and sloth hangout, just a short dinghy ride away is fun too!

SY CODDIWOMPLE 🇺🇸  Jessica & Bram - Ta Shing 40

 

CODDIWOMPLECODDIWOMPLE

 

Fanatsy Island
Roatan is in Good Nautical

Roatan 🇭🇳 Honduras is in Good Nautical 

5) ENTRY INTO 
UNINVITED VISITORS AWARDS

Univited Visitor

Heading South from SoCal in SWEATERS 

YEP

Everyone has a job to do 

Rochambeau

TOP DOG

and a nice fish caught with a cedar plug

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf

6) GET YOUR PANAMA POSSE SWAG

Swags for sale

New hats in 9 colors variations and commemorative V & T Shirts 
from the 21-22 season on sale now at https://oceanposse.com/shop

7) CONFUSED ? 
OVERWHELMED ? 
CURIOS ?
JOIN THE SATURDAY DEC 1, 2022 
PANAMA POSSE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL 

Zoom

DECEMBER PANAMA POSSE 
INTRODUCTORY ZOOM CALL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

MEET THE FLEET

Saturday, Dec 17 2022 12:00 EDT / 09:00 PDT 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88490864374?pwd=VGlIYzcwYmpnNVFtcFlBU1dVOTBWUT09

Meeting ID: 884 9086 4374

Passcode: 991632

Communications Protocol Gestalt 
( share experiences not opinions )

For all participants 

  • Introductions
  • Overview & Mission
  • Perks and Discounts 
  • Route 
  • OpenCPN
  • Good Nautical
  • Q&A 
  • A.M.O.
Cost Rica SDailing

Costa Rica Sailing 🇨🇷 Sponsors the Panama Posse

🇨🇷

8) GALLEY GOD(DESS) AWARD WINNER 

WINNER SELECTED BY THE SECRET FOOD JUDGES

THE COUSCOUS SALAD by Hula Kai 

BEST DISH 

Cous Cous

by the time the winner was announced there was nothing left so this is a facsimile of what it looked like - next up the actual recipe.

SY HULA KAI 🇺🇸 Richard & Kathleen -Tayana DS 48′

HULU KAI RickHUKU KAI Kathleen

9) PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 

Notice of a Rally
RE-NEW NOW | PRIOR PARTICIPANTS 

These are our outreach postcards - please email us if you can hand out a few fliers and postcards to fellow boat owners in your area or post in your marina.

Panama Posse Route

PANAMA POSSE BENEFITS

  • Discounts in sponsorship marinas* with at least 10 % to as much as 50% off in over 70 MARINAS
  • Unrivaled camaraderie – make friends of a lifetime – make history
  • No crazy schedules to adhere to – go at your own pace
  • Save time with quick access to hard to find information – how to check in and out – best practices and latest report from 800+ vessels who have been there before
  • Membership access to our ever updating online cruising guide goodnautical.com with 550+ vetted anchorages and detailed clearing in and out procedures – no need to buy expensive cruising guides
  • 24/7 live group chat tool (line.me) which works on android and iOS & PC
  • GREAT INFO ! Weekly live group calls on Monday @ 16:00 UTC to go over weather logistics and anything else
  • Dedicated Panama Canal Agent with real fenders and discount on his fees
  • Savings at many chandleries and service providers
  • 20% off Predict Wind Pro account
  • WESTMARINE PRO Group SILVER DISCOUNT 5 – 25 % off
  • Vetted tours, service providers and points of interest ( 200 vessels have participated in the past seasons so a lot of up to date info )
  • INFO Weekly email fleet updates and access to prior fleet updates
  • “your vessel your crew your responsibility your schedule” so no-one will tell you what to do – no opinions no cliques / we do ask of you to be kind and courteous to each other and help and document any findings
  • Impromptu gatherings with fellow participants
  • Occasional seminars 
  • Partnership with SevenStar Yacht Transport so you Ship your vessel back to Ensenada, MX or Victoria, BC with a discounted rate.
  • We respect for your privacy and do not track you
  • FREE Charts we got both printable chartlets and satellite chartlets generated for you to use with opencpn ( 160 Gigs +)
  • FREE Vessel Tracking with predict wind using automatic methods and manual 
  • Pro Discounts at Hertz Mexico and Home Depot Mexico
  • 15 % discount at San Diego Marine Exchange 
  • Easy upgrade path to Atlantic Posse and South Pacific 
Stick figuers

10) BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRIES 

Coffe in Chiapas
Home

I caught a flounder in Costa Rica. My cats were excited lol

SY WONOMA 🇨🇦 Christopher & Jessica - Dufour 37′

WONOMA ChristopherWONOMA Jessica
YO D YO

MahiMahi / Dorado 

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸 David & Mary - Hunter 45′

YO-D-YO DavidYO-D-YO Mary

TTTUUUNA

MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′

DAVE

11) OCEAN POSSE PARTY 
@ SHELTER BAY PANAMA

 FRIDAY FEB 03 ‘23
 

Shleter Bay Marinas

SAVE THE DATE

PANAMA POSSE 
MEETS 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

Afternoon & Evening of Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse seminars 
Followed by an evening of RUM and MUSIC
Save the date Fri Feb 3rd '23

SPP

 

12) 70+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol - El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica 

🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia

🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia 

🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica 

🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica

🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica 

🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands 

🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras 

🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras

🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras

🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala 

🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize 

🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico

🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba 

🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos

🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66 Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA

🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

Marina Palmirea Topolobamabo

 Marina Palmira Topolobampo 🇲🇽 Mexico Sponsors · the Panama Posse

13) PARADISE FOUND 
SAN BLAS 🇵🇦 PANAMA

San Blas
kitchen abis beach

Cocina / Kitchen @ Abis Beach

San Blas

MY AZURE 🇺🇸 Forrest & Marina & MOM ! Cheoy Lee 61′

 

AZURE ForrestAZURE-Marina

 

14) GENNAKERS AND SPINNAKERS AWAY 

Freedom sAILS
MOre sails

SY FREEDOM 🇺🇸 David & Sheri - Beneteau 55′

FREEDOM-DavidFREEDOM-Sheri

15) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • PREDICT WIND
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS 
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • SAILMAIL 
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • EL JOBO DISTRIBUIDORA
  • BOAT HOW 
  • SUN POWERED YACHTS
  • and the ever more needed .... SHAFT SHARK 
SHAFT SHARK

For an order thru your Panama Posse we can offer your group a special discount of below trade – 30% off the List pricing plus shipping. Shaft Shark Cuts the long lines and fishing nets.

Order directly here ->

16) TRADING WITH LOCALS
 BAHIA SANTA MARIA BCS 🇲🇽 MEXICO 

Trading Tables

Traded some Cola, Water and Candy for lobsters 

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸  Keenan & Nicole & Jack - Cal 46′

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
Tracking

Tracking is voluntary, free and easy. Plus you get to see where your peers are and see where vessels have bee

ADD YOUR VESSEL TO TRACKING
dIQUIS DELTA

Diquís Delta Precolumbian Chiefdom settlements 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 4

18) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on 
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/

Who is Sevenstar Yacht Transport?

Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.

For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact 
Kris Caren  kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com

Sevenstar

19) PANAMA CANAL AGENT 
CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ

To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse and the Pacific Posse

Erick Gálvez

info@centenarioconsulting.com

www.centenarioconsulting.com

Cellphone +507 6676-1376

WhatsApp +507 6676-1376

Erick
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20) EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻 WELCOMES MEDEA 

Medea in El Salvador

your welcome drink awaits in El Salvador 

Medea Tracking

SY MEDEA 🇦🇺 Darryl & Crew - Bavaria 46′

Darryl

21) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION

Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica

Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama

Pacific Posse 

Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware

Seven Seas

Since 2020 the SSCA has been our strategic partner 
Membership in SSCA is always a great deal, but for a short time, membership will be discounted for registered Panama Posse participants by 25%*. - Read More >>

SIGN UP FOR THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE
RED FROG

IGY RED FROG MARINA PANAMA - SPONSORS PANAMA POSSE

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow

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