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BOATING LICENSE IN MEXICO

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.

 

The Mexican authorities will likely ask for a copy of a boating license if you are involved in an accident aboard your boat.

 

The states below list licensing, education, or both, as well as age information and links

License required Education required Date of birth limitation Minimum age Restrictions LINKS
Alabama Yes Yes E.g. 1998, 1st of January 12-14 for learner license, 15 for full license 12-14 must be accompanied by boater 21+ Read More
Alaska No No N/A N/A N/A Read More
Arizona No No N/A N/A N/A Read More
Arkansas No No Jan. 1, 1986 N/A N/A Read More
California California Boater Card Yes N/A N/A N/A Read More
Colorado During learning period No N/A 14-15 for learning period, 15 for full license N/A Read More
Connecticut Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Read More
Delaware Yes Yes Jan. 1, 1978 14-16 for learning, 16 for license N/A Read More
Florida Yes Yes Jan. 1, 1988 N/A N/A Read More
Georgia During learning period No N/A 12-15 for learning, 16 for license N/A Read More
Hawaii Yes Yes N/A 15 N/A Read More
Idaho For PWC only No N/A N/A N/A Read More
Illinois For learning period only No Jan. 1, 1988 10 N/A Read More
Indiana No No N/A 15 N/A Read More
Iowa For learning period only No N/A 12-18 N/A Read More
Kansas For under 21 No Jan. 1, 1989 12-20 N/A Read More
Kentucky Yes Kentucky Safe Boating Card N/A 12 N/A Read More
Louisiana Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1984 17 N/A Read More
Maine Yes N/A N/A 12 N/A Read More
Maryland Yes N/A Jul. 1972 16 N/A Read More
Massachusetts Yes N/A N/A 12-16 N/A Read More
Michigan For under 21 N/A N/A 12-15 N/A Read More
Minnesota For learning period only N/A N/A 12-17 N/A Read More
Mississippi Yes N/A Jun. 30, 1980 N/A N/A Read More
Missouri Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1984 N/A N/A Read More
Montana For learning period only N/A N/A 13-14 N/A Read More
Nebraska Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1986 14-18 N/A Read More
Nevada Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1983 N/A N/A Read More
New Hampshire Yes N/A N/A 16 N/A Read More
New Jersey Yes Yes N/A 16-18 N/A Read More
New Mexico Yes Yes Jan. 1, 1989 13 N/A Read More
New York Yes Yes May 1, 1996 10-14 N/A Read More
North Carolina Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1988 14-16 N/A Read More
North Dakota Yes N/A N/A 12-15 N/A Read More
Ohio Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1982 12-16 N/A Read More
Oklahoma For learning period only N/A N/A 12-16 N/A Read More
Oregon Yes N/A N/A 12-16 N/A Read More
Pennsylvania Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1982 11-16 N/A Read More
Rhode Island Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1986 N/A N/A Read More
South Carolina For learning period only N/A N/A 16 N/A Read More
South Dakota For learning period only N/A N/A 12-14 N/A Read More
Tennessee Yes N/A Jan. 1, 1989 12 N/A Read More
Texas Yes Yes Sept. 1, 1993 13 N/A Read More
Utah For learning period only Yes N/A 16-17 N/A Read More
Vermont Yes No Jan. 1, 1974 10-12 N/A Read More
Virginia For learning period only No N/A 14-15 N/A Read More
Washington For learning period only No N/A 12-20 N/A Read More
West Virginia Yes No Jan. 1, 1987 12-14 N/A Read More
Wisconsin Yes No Jan. 1, 1989 16 N/A Read More
Wyoming No No N/A 16 N/A Read More

 Boating License in Canada?

For more information about Canada’s recreational boating regulations and requirements, including those for visitors and non-residents, click here.


99 reasons for joining the PANAMA POSSE 23·24

 99 reasons for joining the PANAMA POSSE 23·24

#99

#99 make good & new friends
make good & new friends

#98

#98 catch great fish
catch great fish

#97

#97 discover new shores
discover new shores

#96

unabashedly pet friendly
unabashedly pet friendly

#95

amazing anchorages
with 550+ amazing anchorages

#94

ships of all sizes and pedigree
welcome ships of all sizes and pedigrees

#93

impromptu panama posse parties
Impromptu Panama Posse parties

#92
Organic docks and sustainable surroundings

Organic docks and sustainable surroundings

#91

Stunningly beautiful volcanic coastlines
Stunningly beautiful volcanic coastlines

#90


Witness Mobula rays jumping & shattering

#89

Accurate and vetted anchorage information
Get accurate and vetted⚓info

#88

Watch water trun to glass
Watch water turn to glass

#87

#87 Anchor ⚓ between both ends of the rainbow
Anchor ⚓ between both ends of the rainbow

#86

#86 Swim like a sloth
Swim like a sloth

#85

#88 Dinghy to a secluded beach - bring dog and umbrella
Dinghy to a secluded beach – bring dog and umbrella

#84

SUNRISE
start your mornings with delightful sunrises

#83

Squirrl Monkey
snuggle up with primates

#82

Pull into welcoming marinas
Pull into welcoming marinas

#81

Don't kiss a red frog 
Don’t kiss a red frog

#80

Learn how to fly
Learn how to fly

#79

Not all fashion happens in Paris
Not all fashion happens in Paris

#78

Practice your dolphin talk
Practice your dolphin talk

#77

discover the epicenter of serenity
Discover extreme serenity

#76

Claim a remarkable & uncrowded pier
Claim a remarkable & uncrowded pier

#75

Learn to surf in Nicaragua
Learn to surf in Nicaragua

#74

Play survivor from your dinghy
Play survivor from your dinghy

#73

Clean up the environment ith your anchor
Clean up the environment with your anchor

#72

Sail into the Archipiélago de San Blas
Sail into the Archipiélago de San Blas

#71

 Compare the amenities at 75+ marinas
Compare the amenities at 75+ marinas

#70

Hear the Howler Monkey's roar from your anchorage
Hear Howler Monkeys roar from your anchorage

#69

Light a cigar ... in CUBA
Light a cigar … in CUBA

#68

Feel the love at VB10 in Annapolis
Feel the love at booth VB10  in Annapolis

#67

 woodfired steaks in Barra
Taste wood fired steaks in Barra

#66
Taste tequila IN Tequila

Taste Tequila IN Tequila

#65

Belize BLue Hole
Learn how to “dive right in”

#64

Become a banana expert
Become a banana expert

#63

Ponder life in paradise
ponder life with palms trees

#62

get into tight spots well informed
get into tight spots well informed

#61

Trick or treat in 80 degrees
Trick or treat in 80 degrees

#60

FIND THE YELLOW FROG FISH
MAKE FRIENDS WITH  A YELLOW FROG FISH

#59

FIND YOUR INNER CHILDHOOD
FIND YOUR INNER CHILDHOOD

#58
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ IN ACAPULCO

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ IN ACAPULCO

#57

Discover the 7 types of mole
Discover the 7 types of mole

#56

Get up close with swimming dragons
Get up close with swimming dragons

#55

Add "Panama Canal linehandler" to your bucket list
Add “Panama Canal linehandler” to your bucket list

#54
Portobelo

Anchor where historic naval battles were fought

#53

Discover Monkey Island
Discover Monkey Island

#52

Explore arched caves where times stands still

Explore arched caves where times stands still

#51
Participate in new rituals

Participate in new rituals

#49
Get flipped off by a whale

“Get flipped off by a whale

#48
Celebrate your achievements with fellow seafarers

Celebrate your achievements with fellow seafarers

#47

Jump back in time - like 1,500 years

Jump back in time – like 1,500 years

#46

find your dog ... relaxed
find your dog … chillin’ in the sand, in the bar, by the beach

#45

Anchor up river ... in the jungle
Anchor up river … in the jungle

#44

#44 professional haulouts in the tropics with big savings
professional haulouts in the tropics with big savings

#43

#43 celebrate life with the day of the dead
celebrate life with the day of the dead

#42
#42 discover sprawling underground cave systems

#42 discover sprawling underground cave systems

#41

Celebrate your holidays in the tropics
Celebrate your holidays in the tropics

#40

Provision like a pro
Provision like a pro !

#39

learn to really read the water
Learn to really read the water

#38

RIde horses on the beach
Ride horses on the beach

#37

Anchor in Carrizal
Anchor in Carrizal

#36

Slide down a volcano at full sped
Slide down a volcano at full sped

#35

Learn to differ between really good 7 year old rum and really really good 12 year old rum
taste good 7 year old rum & really really good 12 year old rum

#34

7 moles for 7 seas
7 moles for 7 seas

#33

provision up
provision up

#32

#31

#30

#29

#28

#27


BOQUETE 🇵🇦 PANAMA

Boquete, often referred to as a "coffee mountain paradise," is a picturesque town located in the highlands of Panama. It is renowned for its ideal climate, fertile volcanic soil, and lush surroundings, which make it an excellent region for coffee cultivation. The town is nestled in the beautiful Boquete Valley, surrounded by verdant mountains, waterfalls, and abundant flora.

Flowers

In terms of being "set back in the time of happiness," one could interpret this phrase as Boquete's ability to evoke a sense of tranquility, simplicity, and contentment. The town has a slower pace of life compared to bustling urban areas, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature's beauty and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. This, combined with the charm of the local community, creates a feeling of happiness and serenity.

 

Fincas
Boquete's coffee industry, along with its rustic charm and natural landscapes, contributes to its reputation as a paradise. Coffee plantations dot the mountainsides, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and experience the coffee-making process firsthand. The region's coffee farms often feature picturesque vistas, where one can witness the traditional methods of harvesting and processing coffee cherries.

Boquete

Overall, Boquete can be described as a tranquil and idyllic place, where the natural beauty of the coffee mountains and the warmth of its people create a sense of happiness and nostalgia for a simpler time.


 


marina flamingo sponsors the Panama Posse

MARINA FLAMINGO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA

MARINA FLAMINGO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
10° 26.3833' N  085°47.3166' W
Flamingo Marina Sponsors the Panama Posse

We are happy to confirm that for your event: Panama Posse to offer a 20% discount on all the Transient Dockage Rates and to offer a special tender tender service fee at $50+IVA.

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CONTACT


Email:
reservations:
marina@visitmarinaflamingo.com

Morgan Osborne
morgan@visitmarinaflamingo.com

 

flamingo
Address

Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

Phone

+506-8977-9360 | (833 MF-YACHT)

Whatsapp

+506-8765-6006

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AMENITIES

  • Fuel Station
  • In Slip Pump Out
  • Dock Boxes
  • Heli Port
  • Concierge
  • Electricity
  • 24-7 Security
  • Restrooms & Showers
  • Parking
  • Fiber Optic Internet
  • Trash and Recycling
  • Emergency Services
  • Coast Guard Station

Panama Posse at Marina Flamingo
RATES

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DOCUMENTS

  • Copy Certificate of Registry of the vessel.
  • Crew List
  • Copy crew passports (front page only)
  • Boat Liability Insurance ($1,000,000)
  • Copy of the Power of Attorney or Letter of Authority, issued by owner’s vessel to his captain, authorization to sailing through international waters (copy notarized)
  • Copy last international clearance or ZARPE issued at last port of call

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LOCATION

SAFE APPROACH

 

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

https://www.visitmarinaflamingo.com/slip-reservations/

NEARBY

  • Llanos de Cortes
  • Guachipelin Volcano
  • Rincon de la Vieja
  • Palo Verde
  • La Leona Waterfall
  • Catalina Islands
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Scuba Diving
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Miravalles volcano
  • Rio Celeste
  • Surfing
  • Scuba
  • Snorkel
  • Horseback Riding

PANAMA POSSE 🪣 BUCKET LIST

PANAMA POSSE BUCKET LIST

BUCKET

BUCKET for the BUCKET LIST

LIST

LIST

For sailors, captains, skippers, seafarers, cruisers, and yacht enthusiasts, there are plenty of extraordinary bucket list items for sailors to push the boundaries and offer unique and memorable experiences of a lifetime

Sail the world: Embark on a journey, experiencing different cultures, climates, and breathtaking coastal landscapes.

Visit remote islands: Explore remote and exotic islands that are only accessible by boat, such as the Revelagios Islands, Cocos Island, Galapagos Islands, or Isla del Caño

Sail across an ocean: Set sail across one of the world’s major oceans, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, or crossing the caribben sea during the tradwinds.

Sail through famous waterways and sail through the Panama Canal: Experience the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal by sailing through its locks and traversing the waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Navigate without modern technology: Challenge yourself to navigate using traditional methods like celestial navigation or dead reckoning.

Live aboard a sailboat: Spend an extended period living aboard a sailboat embracing the freedom and simplicity of life at sea.

Visit famous ports and marinas: Visit renowned ports like Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Puerto Vallarta, Barra de Navidad, Zihuatanejo, Acapulco, Playa Cocos, Golfito a.m.o.

Dive or snorkel in a coral reef: Explore vibrant coral reefs around the world, such as the Belize Barrier Reef

Discover underwater wonders: Dive or snorkel in famous dive sites like the Blue Hole in Belize or the Great Blue Hole in Belize.

Sail and Explore the stunning Turks and Caicos Islands: with their pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life.

Discover the picturesque and unique biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands, observing rare wildlife and exploring the pristine landscapes that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Visit the Bay Islands Honduras: Discover the Bay Islands of Honduras, including Roatán, Utila, and Guanaja, renowned for their crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and excellent diving opportunities.

Cruise the Costa Rican Coastline: Sail along the stunning coast of Costa Rica, exploring its national parks, wildlife-rich waters, and beautiful beaches.

Explore the San Blas Islands, Panama: Discover the untouched beauty of the San Blas Islands, an archipelago off the Caribbean coast of Panama, known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant indigenous culture.

Sail the Baja Peninsula, Mexico: Explore the stunning coastline of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, starting from California and sailing down to places like Ensenada, La Paz, and Cabo San Lucas, known for their beautiful beaches, clear waters, and vibrant marine life.

Cruise the Sea of Cortez: Navigate the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its diverse marine life, including whales, dolphins, sea lions, and a variety of fish species.

Transit the Gulf of Tehuantepec: Cross the challenging waters of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, located between Mexico and Central America. It’s known for its strong winds and is a significant milestone for sailors.

Discover the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica: Sail along the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica’s largest gulf, which offers beautiful coastal landscapes, tranquil waters, and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Explore the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica: Venture into the Golfo Dulce, a stunning bay located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, known for its pristine rainforests, secluded beaches, and rich biodiversity.

Visit the Pearl Islands, Panama: Discover the Pearl Islands archipelago in Panama, made up of over 200 islands and known for its pristine beaches, clear waters, and excellent fishing and snorkeling opportunities.

Cruise the San Blas Islands, Panama: As mentioned earlier, sail through the San Blas Islands, an archipelago off the Caribbean coast of Panama, known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant indigenous culture.

Discover the Gulf of Chiriquí: The Gulf of Chiriquí, located in western Panama, offers pristine waters, remote islands, and an abundance of marine life. It’s an ideal destination for sailing, snorkeling, diving, and fishing. The gulf is known for its picturesque islands, such as Boca Chica and Isla Parida, with their beautiful beaches and coral reefs.

Visit Coiba Island, Panama: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest island in Central America and forms part of the Coiba National Park. The island is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including an underwater world teeming with marine life. Snorkeling and diving here offer opportunities to encounter vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, sharks, and a variety of tropical fish species.

Wildlife Encounters: Both the Gulf of Chiriquí and Coiba Island provide opportunities for wildlife encounters. Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales (during migration seasons), and 1000+ bird species. Coiba Island is also home to diverse land animals, including the Coiba Island howler monkey, agoutis, and a variety of reptiles.

Sail alongside whales: Experience the awe-inspiring sight of whales in their natural habitat. Imagine the thrill of sailing alongside these majestic creatures, witnessing their breaching, tail slapping, or even hearing their songs.

Bioluminescent sailing: Venture into bioluminescent waters at night, where the water sparkles and glows with the light emitted by marine organisms. Witness the magical display as your boat leaves a trail of shimmering bioluminescence in its wake.

Sail to remote volcanic islands: Seek out remote volcanic islands such as the Galapagos Islands where you can explore unique ecosystems, witness volcanic landscapes, and encounter endemic wildlife.

Sailing through a gale: For the more adventurous sailors, sailing through a controlled wind event with experienced crew can provide an adrenaline-pumping experience while safely learning about extreme weather conditions.

Sail in The Papagayo winds: are a sailor’s admiralty stripes , offering strong and reliable offshore winds that create acelrated conditions for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and advanced water sports. These winds provide a thrilling and exhilarating experience as these winds blow consistently, primarily during the dry season from December to April. The Papagayo winds are known for their strength, with gusts often reaching speeds of 35 to 45 knots.

Beautiful Coastal Scenery: While enjoying the Papagayo winds, sailors can soak in the stunning coastal scenery of southenr NIcaragua and northern Costa Rica. Picture yourself sailing along pristine coastlines, palm-fringed beaches, and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It’s a feast for the eyes as you sail through this picturesque region.


SEA OF CORTEZ Dancas

FLEET UPDATE 2023-06-03

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE

FINAL(E) SEASON 6

FLEET UPDATE

June 3, 2023

“Travelling- it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”

-Ibu Battuta

TOP NEWS

  • SEASON 7 ALREADY HAS 60 BOATS REGISTERED
  • CELEBRATE SEASON 6: SHARING STORIES AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON: ZOOM CALL JUNE 4TH
  • PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6 STATS
  • EXCURSIONS FROM THE MOTHERSHIP IN 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA AND 🇵🇪 PERU
  • MARINA PORTOBELLO IN CARTEGENA 🇨🇴 COLUMBIA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
  • EXTENDING YOUR STAY IN COSTA RICA EXPLAINED
  • SEASON 7 SNEAK PEAK

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK

SWIMMING AT ISLA ISABELLA

Swimming at Isla Isabella, 🇲🇽 Mexico

SY BELUGA 🇿🇦 Lyn & Tyrone -Charter Cats 38′

BELUGA TyroneBELUGA Lyn
playa de coco sunset

Last of the sunset in Playa de Coco, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

SY OZ 🇺🇸 Steve & Susan - Catana 40′

OZ SusanOZ Steven

Smooth Departure over the Bar from Bahia Del Sol, 🇸🇻 El Salvador

crossing the bar el salvador

Only took flight twice (!)

SY FRENCH KISSING LIFE 🇺🇸 Tess & John - Bavaria 45'

FRENCH KISSING LIFEFRENCH KISSING LIFE

2) THIS SUNDAY SAVE THE DATE

END OF SEASON 6 ZOOM CALL

GRAB A BEVERAGE, BEER, WINE OR COCKTAIL
AND LOG IN TO CHAT

LET’S WRAP THE SEASON WITH FELLOW YACHTS

THIS SUNDAY JUNE 4TH, 2023

15:00 PACIFIC TIME

16:00 MEXICO TIME

17:00 PM PANAMA TIME

18:00 EASTERN TIME

ZOOMERS

JOIN US, SHARE STORIES, AND SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

HERE IS THE ALL IN ZOOM CALL

FOLLOW THIS LINK THIS SUNDAY JUNE 4th

Panama Posse Fleet Finale

15:00 PACIFIC TIME

16:00 MEXICO TIME

17:00 PM PANAMA TIME

18:00 EASTERN TIME

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU
TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN
PANAMA POSSE SEASON 6

ONE FOR THE LOGBOOKS !!!

BRAVO ZULU

THE FACES AND STORIES OF THE 2022-2023 FLEET

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

SUCH A LONG TIME AGO !
The Panama Posse Kick off event in Barra de Navidad Mexico Friday Dec 2, 2022

Picture by Wildflower / Stev

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BENEFITS 2
Panama Posse Benefits
Panama Posse Season 7 notice of a Rally

Registration for Panama Posse Season 7 is now open

Total Fleet Length in Feet 15,513 feet
( that's a lot of dock age almost 3 nm long )

Average Vessel Length 46.44 feet

Total_Long Line Reports 75

Top 10 participating yachts by manufacturer

24 Beneteau 24 7.21%

24 Lagoon 24 7.21%

18 Nordhavn 18 5.41%

12 Island Packet 12 3.60%

11 Fountaine Pajot11 3.30%

9 Catana Bali 9 2.70%

9 Hallberg-Rassy 9 2.70%

8 Hunter 8 2.40%

8 Tayana8 2.40%

7 Amel ‘7 2.10%

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Vessel Size

FLEET UPDATES

Sent 131,000
OR 32 %
CTR 26%

panamaposse.com

PanamaPosse.com website
Page Views 154,000

Unique Visitors 29,000

Burgee

AVERAGE BURGEE LIFESPAN 3 months

TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT 18 M USD

FLor de Cana Rum

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

4) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK :

EXCURSIONS OFF THE MOTHER SHIP

glamping

SY Rochambeau glamping in northern 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

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A solid place to Perch in the mountains.

mountains overlooking santa elena

Overlooking Santa Elena in Guanacaste, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

" Turned out to be the best "hotel" we've ever stayed at!"

SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Bev & Rolf - Lagoon 39′

ROCHAMBEAU - BeverlyROCHAMBEAU - Rolf
peru

SY Pathfinder in the Mountains 🇵🇪 Peru

llamas in peru

Llamas live in Peru

llamas in peru

Llamas even get dressed up

living landscape

Living Landscape

andean condor

The soaring Andean Condor can have a wingspan up to 10 feet

Sweet water is good for the soul

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

PATHFINDER Jean-PhilippePATHFINDER Nicole
 

5) ANNOUNCING...

MARINA PORTOBELLO 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

10° 23.2066′ N 075° 31.0866′ W

Marina Portobello

Most of the Caribbean coast is in a 'shadow zone', this is because the coastline is not horizontal and almost all hurricanes transit parallel to us on the continental coast, a difference that we have with the Antilles, the Gulf of Mexico and the southern and southeastern coast of the United States. All this makes us the best option for all these countries, the ABC Islands and Panama, a strategic point for all national and international vessels to find in one place the ease of obtaining all services in a comprehensive manner without the need for move to various places.

We are please to offer a 10 % discount of our haul out fees

and a 20 % off our future marina slips

ABOUT

A full service yard we lift boats up to 90 tons, 10 meters of beam with a state of the art , electronic weight measurement, 4 wheels, equalized and driven via remote control. Its lifting mechanism uses a load-sensing hydraulic system, which is adjusted according to the special requirements of each client, in order to implement different movement and maintenance jobs safely and efficiently.

TRAVEL LIFT MARINA PORTOBELLO

SERVICES

  • PAINT HULL / TOP AND BOTTOM
  • ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  • ENGINE SERVICE & REPAIR
  • PROPULSION MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
  • SEALING AND POLISHING
  • SPARE PARTS AND LOGISTICS
  • CARPENTRY

CONTACT

Luis Carrasquilla

directoroperaciones@marinaportobello.com

Cartagena de Indias – Colombia

servicioalcliente@marinaportobello.com

+57 324 303 3138

6) PREDICT WIND SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

Squall
DATA HUB

7) HURRICANE SEASON, RAINY SEASON,

GREEN SEASON, OFF SEASON...

THE SEASON OF MANY NAMES HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN

VESSELS NOW HAVE THE OPTION

TO EXTEND THEIR STAY IN COSTA RICA

Lady Slipper, refueling, in Central Baja Californai Mexico is among some boats that head north of the Hurricane Line

lady slipper katieJohn Dunmire, Lady Slipper

The southernmost part our the Panama Posse route is below the Hurricane line.

Taking one's vessel and crew north is one option during Hurricane Season. Other options include finding hurricane holes or moving south of the 10th Parallel. Just south of the Hurricane line, the northernmost Guanacaste region of Costa Rica offers vessels a comparatively drier option during the rainy season. The northern reaches of Costa Rica are 10 degrees north of the equator and officially south of the Northern Tropical Storm Zone.

Recently the Costa Rican Government introduced a new option that make it possible for cruisers to stay in the country longer than 90 days. Now it is actually possible to make Costa Rica one’s ‘off season’ port.

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Take a peek at Costa Rica's new extended Tourist TIP

The newest opportunity is called the Tourist TIP.

This TIP allows both people and vessel to:

1. Stay in Costa Rica an additional 6 months and is renewable to a max of 2 years.

2. Import boat parts duty free. *Importation requires Aduana (customs) to inspect the goods, verify the boat and TIP at time of receipt. This is inspection is to be done in a marina.

3. Move about in Costa Rican waters with National Zarpes.

The requirements for getting the Tourist TIP are as follows:

1. The application process must start at a marina as the boat will need to be inspected by Aduana (customs) in order for the TIP to be issued. Check with marinas to inquire if they are part of this new program.

2. The application process takes 2-3 weeks and must be approved before the originally issued 90 TIP expires.

3. The application must be done through an agent. Panamares can process the Tourist TIP paperwork for a fee which is discounted to Panama Posse boats. The amount of paperwork (fee) required depends on the ownership status of the vessel.

Marina Papagayo is offering a summer deal to Panama Posse members that want to make Costa Rica their extended term port

Dan, the Marina Manager and a sailor himself, at Marina Papagayo is very knowledgeable and can help Panama Posse members understand the process and get through it. Further, Dan is offering PP members an excellent discount to make his marina that much more attractive as one’s ‘off season’ port. Dan recommends starting the application process at least a month before ones initially executed 90 day Visa and TIP expire so there are no hiccups that compromise ones successful execution of the Tourist TIP.

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Dan Marina Papagayo

CONTACT:

Dan Eaffaldano

Gerente, Marina Papagayo

Tel: + 506 2690-3600

Tel: + 506 2690-3602

E-mail: dan.eaffaldano@marinapapagayo.com

www.peninsulapapagayo.com

https://panamaposse.com/marina-papagayo

8) SEASON 7 ALREADY HAS 60 BOATS SIGNED UP

JOIN AND SEE

WHAT WILL BE NEW AND DIFFERENT


RENEW NOW

SNEEK PEEK NUMBER 1: There are many facets and benefits to the Panama Posse. Over the years, as the Panama Posse group and benefits grow we have learned that there is a lot to absorbin order to get the most out of the Panama Posse membership.

We are please to announce that beginning Season 7 Nicole with SY MAISON DE SANTÉ will be doing Onboarding for new members :

"to help welcome new members by having a zoom call just to talk more about the posse perks and kind of walk them through thinks like the Line App and how to best integrate with other posse members/locations. There are lots of things that can be overwhelming for someone new." So, Nicole will be there to make the transition easier. 2023-2024 new participant on boarding zoom call

ZOOM
Saturday July 9th 2023 @ 18:00 UTC
Noon Costa Rica / Mexico

Nicole

In addition to trying to catch the biggest fish of the season AGAIN,

Nicole will be helping with new Panama Posse participants onboarding.

SNEEK PEEK NUMBER 2: We will continue to share a monthly newsletter between now and the official kickoff for Season 7 in October 29th in San Diego. We will re-introduce weekly newsletter and celebrate the cruising season Kick off event at Safe Harbor South Bay San Diego. Over the summer months the format and scope of the Panama Posse newsletter will be evolving...stay tuned.

Our goal is to keep the spirit and flow of adventure out there to excite and energize ocean go'ers, ocean dream'ers, and readers alike. As always we seek to share beautiful, inspiring pictures, useful information, and important safety alerts to keep our community of the water safe.

Please email pictures, stories, alerts, and/or ideas to editor@panamaposse.com.

In addition to sailing near and far,

our editor, Maurisa, on SY WHIRLWIND will help the newsletter develop a new look

WHIRLWIND

9) PANAMA POSSE HATS

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Revelaggio ISlands

See Manta rays in Mexico in the Revillagigedo archipelago

 

 

10) 75 PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS

Marinas

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle - Ventura, USA

🇲🇽 Cruise Port Village - 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

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 Club Nautico Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia

🇨🇴 Portobello Marina – Colombia

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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

Cocos Islands National Park

Cocos Island 🇨🇷 National Park

11) 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
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES

🇲🇽 COPPER CANON – BARRANCA DEL COBRE – EL CHEPE -

🇲🇽 COPPER CANON – BARRANCA DEL COBRE – EL CHEPE

The Journey through the Copper Canyon by train is an experience of one of the most scenic train rides in the world. El Chepe chugs along its 405 mi of track, a journey which takes anywhere from 9 to 16 hours, it crosses over 37 bridges and through 86 tunnels. It crosses the Copper Canyon, called the Barranca del Cobre.

Barranque

Tarahumara of northern Mexico painted with white dots representing the stars. Well-known for producing long-distance runners and endurance races are incorporated into both work and play in their culture.

 The canyons were formed by six rivers that drain the western side of the Sierra Tarahumara (a part of the Sierra Madre Occidental).

The 'Copper Canyon' is actually a series of twenty canyons, formed over the years by six rivers. The area is about seven times the size of the Grand Canyon, and has distinct topography, flora and fauna to Arizona's premier natural wonder.

https://panamaposse.com/must-see

To visit the Canyon from the sea of Cortez keep your vessel at
🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo ·
Sponsors the Panama Posse

https://panamaposse.com/marina-palmira-topolobampo

13) 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 Gálvez
50 Dollar Bill features the Panama Canal

United States Notes - 50 Dollar Federal Reserve Bank Note Series 1918 St. Louis

This note is very rare as only 33 pieces are reported outstanding on U.S. Treasury books. Featuring an Ocean liner, sailing ship, and battleship from opposite sides converging on a small piece of tropical land. An allegorical female figure stands atop a pedestal inscribed “Panama”, representing the achievement of bridging the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Panama Canal was finished and officially opened in 1914

14) 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

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YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Panama Posse we sail where the Coconute Grow

MACHINEEL TREE / DEATH APPLE

THE WORLD'S DEADLIEST TREE GROWING IN SOME OF THE

WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES

machineel tree

The Machineel Tree grows where mangroves grow along the sandy shores and near estuaries along the coast of the the America's from south Florida to Columbia and Venezuela. The tree is exceptionally beautiful and usually marked by broad sandy spaces dappled with small apple like fruits beneath broad overhanging branches. NOTE: All parts of this tree are poisonous to all but the large iguana who actually eat the small apple like fruits like bon bons. Know this tree and be aware not to eat, cut, or touch it's milky white sap. The poison can be airborne, in the sap, and in the fruit causing severe lesions, blisters, nausea among other symptoms.

 

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MARINA PORTOBELLO 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

MARINA PORTOBELLO 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

10° 23.2066' N   075° 31.0866' W

 

We are please to offer a 10 % discount of our haul out fees and a 20 % off our future marina slips

ABOUT

A full service yard we lift boats up to 90 tons, 10 meters of beam with a state of the art , electronic weight measurement, 4 wheels, equalized and driven via remote control. Its lifting mechanism uses a load-sensing hydraulic system, which is adjusted according to the special requirements of each client, in order to implement different movement and maintenance jobs safely and efficiently.

https://marinaportobello.com/galeria/
SERVICES

  • PAINT HULL / TOP AND BOTTOM
  • ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  • ENGINE  SERVICE & REPAIR
  • PROPULSION  MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
  • SEALING AND POLISHING
  • SPARE PARTS AND LOGISTICS
  • CARPENTRY

MARINA PORTOBELLO
CONTACT

Luis Carrasquilla
directoroperaciones@marinaportobello.com
Cartagena de Indias – Colombia
servicioalcliente@marinaportobello.com
+57 324 303 3138

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OFFICIAL WEBSITE >>

Marina Portobello official website https://marinaportobello.com/


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SHELTER BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

SHELTER BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

09°22.085' N    079°57.0013' W

SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA "SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 20·21
SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA "SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 20·21

"As always Panama Posse participants will be welcomed at Shelter Bay Marina.
From January 10 till May 31st.
15% discount form the transient rates which are, 1-7 nights, 7 to 14 nights, 15 to 30 nights and 31 to 90 nights,

 

The quick Haul out rate of $12.00 per feet and $16.00 per feet for Monos and Multis will be given for vessels doing work in the yard!!"
Juanjo Boschetti
Juanjo Boschetti |
General Manager
email juanjo@shelterbaymarina.com
www.panamaposse.com/sponsors

Shelter Bay Marina & Panama Posse

Shelter Bay Marina Location & Safe way points:

 


SHELTER-BAY

SERVICE PROVIDERS
ELECTRICIAN

Lao Ing (Servicio Electrónicos Marcos) +507 6779 8843.   He is Malaysian and speaks excellent Spanish.Logical worker and used my manuals and electronic diagrams. In short he is a breath of fresh air! His email is mams1713@gmail.com