FLEET UPDATE 2024-03-31

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

sunset turtle Cay marina

Bahia Muertos, Mexico 

photo Courtesy SV DAWN PATROL

MARCH 31, 2024

A tourist remains an outsider throughout (their) visit, 

but a sailor is part of the local scene 

from the moment (they) arrive. 

– Anne Davison  

TOP NEWS  

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

276 Yachts are signed up 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

WHAT IS OUR MISSION ?

  • Make traveling for yacht owners easier, transparent and better informed
  • Generate group buying power with discounts in marinas and with service providers
  • Pass on relevant information to help fellow participants in a timely manner  
  • Identify, document and reduce risks
  • Allow for flexibility and remove pressures due to schedules
  • Focus on owner operators of yachts who explore and go places   
  • Have fun and enjoy 
Boca Chica

PANAMA POSSE 
 SEASON 8
REGISTRATION
OPENS  
MAY 15  2024

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

sea lions in puerto refugio

Sea Lions Puerto Refugio in the northern reaches of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico 🇲🇽 

SY OKISOLLO 🇺🇸 Dan & Jeanne – Island Packet 52’

 

OKISOLLO
OKISOLLO

sunrise of nicaraguan coast

Sunrise off the coast of Nicaragua 🇳🇮 

MV PAUSE 🇺🇸 Beth & Larry - Nordhavn 55′

PAUSE
PAUSE
PAUSE Willie
PAUSE Pebbles
Jubel motoring in glassy water

Motoring for 3 days now, glassy calm halfway from Columbia to Puerto rico  🇨🇴 

SY JUBEL 🇨🇦 Leah & Kyle - Gulfstar 44'

JUBEL Kyle

2) SAVE THE DATE : 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W


RSVP NOW 

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline>

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

 

SAFE APPROACH

 

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

 

Placencia yacht club belize

 

Placencia has restaurants, waterfont activities and the Placencia Yacht Club

 

BELIZE

 

Placencia

3) EPIC SKIES THIS WEEK

SUNSET OVER PANAMA CITY

In Casco Viejo looking towards Panama City at sunset 🇵🇦 

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸  Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′

BOUNDLESS
WATERSPOUT PANAMA

Waterspout seen from Coiba Island, Pacific Panama 🇵🇦 

That spout passed about 1/2 miles from us. We got about 45 minutes of fairly hard rain and winds of 20mph. Nothing too crazy.

SY WANDERLUST 🇺🇸 Marcie, Damon & crew – Leopard 45’

WANDERLUST
WANDERLUST
moon over water san blas panama

Full moon beaming  over San Blas, Panama 🇵🇦

SV STRAY CAT 2 🇨🇦 Derick & Barb – Lagoon 38’

STRAY_CAT
STRAY_CAT

4)  THREE NEW SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ENTRIES

bee on a line

Bee out at Sea

booby on the bow

Booby on the Bow

SV PILIALOHA 🇺🇸 Rick & Maria - Beneteau 37'


PILIALOHA Rick
booby on the bow

Another booby hitches a ride.  This one for four hours!

MV MARTINI 🇺🇸 Mary & Bryan - Nordhavn 64′

MARTINA - Bryan
MARTINA - Mary
bird on shroud

Kiskadee unwanted and persistently making her next in the anchor roller.

Walt
says: The Wildlife in Panama is a beautiful sight.  This bird is
gorgeous. BUT she has been building a nest in my anchor roller for the
past week. I hated to be the bad guy, so I removed the nest material and
laid it on the dock. I did this three times. I put one of those stupid
looking balls up. But that only delayed her one day. This time I tossed
her nest into the water. She was buzzing me the whole time. Don't get me
wrong, I would love to have Knot Right be the nursery of such a
beautiful bird. But laying the eggs, hatching the eggs, and waiting for
the little ones to fly away is a pretty long time that we would have to
stay here. It's bad enough that my boat projects are holding me back,
but baby birds preventing me from anchoring is not on the schedule. Does
anyone in Shelter Bay have a free-standing owl that I can borrow for a
while?  

SY KNOT RIGHT 🇺🇸 Walt & Jeariene - Beneteau 47′

KNOT RIGHT WALTKnot Right Jeariene
Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse 

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Dreamer

BARRELS of Flor de Caña being sampled at the source in Nicaragua 🇳🇮

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

sunset

! Sunset in Bahia Honda west of Buenadventura Marina  🇵🇦 

where the Season 7 Finale party will be!

THERE IS A LOT MORE IN THIS FLEET UPDATE 
IN GMAIL BE CERTAIN TO LOAD IT ALL  

OR READ ONLINE

 

CLIPPED

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR PLACENCIA
 

Shelter Bay

 

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507 6411 5597


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) SV QUE VENDRA AND SV BRIGADOON 

JOURNEY FROM THE OCEAN 

OVERLAND

TO LAKE NICARAGUA 🇳🇮

 

buggy ride nicaragua

 

When you cannot go by water then go in style.

Last week, SY BRIGADOON III and SY  QUE VENDRA rented a car in Puesta del Sol and toured Nicaragua.

 

Trip report:

We
arranged for a car through Juanita at Puesta del Sol marina. It costs
us $500 for a week, including full insurance. It was a small car but
sufficient for the four of us, and it drove very well. One of the
surprising things about Nicaragua is its road conditions. They have the
best roads in the whole of Central America. I'm not sure why, given how
poor the country is overall. But it was a much better driving experience
for me compared to Mexico. Still, you have to deal with all sorts of
"things" on the road - "chicken buses", cars, motorcycles, bicycles,
horse carts, an occasional cart pulled by cows, or just herds of cows
walking the rural roads.

There
are many police checks, and we were told that sometimes police may
demand money. We were stopped once, and they just checked our papers and
let us go.

Our
first stop was the Flor de Cana distillery. It is impressive. You can
get drunk just by breathing the air there, as barrels of rum are
everywhere. We tasted a lot of rum, including a 37-year-old special
batch, and bought some more. It was a great stop.

Then
we drove to Leon. The city is much less touristy and much more rundown
than we expected. And it was hot, very hot. It somehow took away from
the joy of experiencing it. Still, we saw the main cathedral, where you
can climb to the top and walk on its roof, taking in the views of the
city and a chain of volcanos. It's best to do it before sunset. We also
did an excellent food tour centered around the local mercado. Also,
there are some good restaurants, like for example Mañana mañana.

rooftop view nicaragua

View from the top of the Cathedral

 

Hokipa's Track

 

The food  fresh, delicious, and colorful

The
next stop was the Mombacho volcano. This was an on-a-whim decision. We
opted to sleep on the mountain in a Mombacho Lodge. It's not so much a
lodge as just cabins in the jungle. For the first time, we saw and heard
howling monkeys. They are impressive! The accommodations were basic,
and we literally slept in the middle of the jungle. Well, we slept about
4 hours, as it was a bit hard to fall asleep with all the jungle noises
around, the wind blowing above us, and knowing that some unwanted
guests may be coming into the cabin (see the pictures). The lodge
provides nets around beds, which we naively thought were against the
mosquitoes. Not really, they are against spiders and all sorts of other
insects. Well, we will remember that experience.

walk in the treetops nicaragua

Elevated trail through the treetops

The
rest of the tour was in Granada, which we truly enjoyed. Granada is
colorful and clean, and it is where we see the most tourists in
Nicaragua. It was also a few degrees cooler there. We stayed in Casa San
Francisco, close to all the attractions. The food was exceptionally
good. The two places we recommend are The Garden Cafe and Pita Pita. We
had an excellent guided walking tour, including a lesson on Nicaragua's
history. Let me tell you, it is pretty complicated.

 

Our
hotel recommended a tour of "Isletas" on Lake Nicaragua. On the last
day, we chose to do it. It was a very enjoyable tour. A volcanic
eruption 2000 years ago threw a vast amount of rocks into the lake and
created a small archipelago on the lake. Today, some islands have homes,
and others only host groups of monkeys. All those islands are connected
by a maze of waterways, with lush vegetation and hundreds of birds of
various kinds, monkeys, and other animals. The tour took us slowly
through all this, finishing at sunset at remnants of a fort that
defended Granada from pirates of the Caribbean.

cathedral nicaragua

Cathedral standing tall

group in sunset

Big Lizard prints going overland between the ocean and the estuary.

lake nicaragua

Tour boat on Lake Nicaragua

Lily pads in lake nicaragua

Lily pads blooming in a small waterway in Lake Nicaragua

Overall, it was an enjoyable tour. We learned and saw a lot. Nicaragua is an interesting country.

SY QUE VENDRA 🇺🇸 Olena & Maciek – Outbound 46’

SY BRIGADOON III  🇨🇦  Doug & Patty – Saga 43’

QUE VENDRA- Maciek
QUE VENDAR Olena
BRIGADOON III
BRIGADOON III 

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

 7) SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES
🏔️  
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

courage in paradise

John and Kristine soaking up another day in Paradise

8) POSSE PERK: INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
  

 

 

SY DAMMAD CAT  a very special encounter with a manatee in the Bahamas  

FLARE TESTING
Marinas

9) TURTLE CAY MARINA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

09° 35.935′ N  079° 26.3233′ W

marina

We are excited to Sponsor the Panama Posse with the following discounts !

  • 15 % discounts on slips; or stay 4 nights, pay for 3
  • Long term discounts of at least 15 %, depending on length of stay
  • 15 % discount on metered electric service
  • free delivery service to your yacht from Panama City
  • unlimited use of our large shower- change- bathrooms and full coin operated laundry
  • unlimited use of our covered social area and B-B-Q
  • free unlimited use of our beaches, beach huts and bath rooms
  • free unlimited use of our fresh water swimming pools except Saturdays or Sundays. (Unless you’re a hotel guest).
  • 15 % discount on food and drinks at our restaurants
  • 15 % discount at our hotel
  • exclusive personnel transfer service to or from Panama City or airport for $50. (Max. 3 persons)
group from turtle cay marina

CONTACT US:

Cell/Whatsapp  +(507) 6671-6625

Office +507 302 2100

info@turtlecaymarina.com

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AMENITIES

  • Slips up to 120 feet
  • 100 amp pedestals
  • 30 miles away from San Blas
  • Fresh water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fuel dock
  • Yacht club
  • Beach bar
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Bathrooms
  • Showers
  • White sandy beaches
  • Taxi service
  • 24-hour security
  • Services
  • Fuel Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bottom Jobs
  • Haul out
  • Stands
  • Blocks
  • Pressure wash
  • Light scrape
  • Temporary letter

SY YO-D-YO captures the sunset at the entrance to Turtle Cay Marina

10) LAND TRIP TO AN EMBERA VILLAGE IN THE DARIEN 🇵🇦 :

AN AMAZING ADVENTURE AND EXPERIENCE!!

Many
Panama Posse members find themselves in Panama sometime along their
voyage.  Robin and Tad share an experience they had visiting an
Embera Village in the Darien Region of Panama.  The Darien Region
is Panama's easternmost frontier bordering Columbia.  The jungle is
very dense there and home to one of Panama's many indigenous
communities, the Embera. 

embera village entrance

Village entrance flanked with wooden carvings

embera village by canoe

Arriving by long wooden canoe to the Embera Village

Trip Report:

(From
Shelter Bay Marina, we took) a full day trip starting with a 90 minute
drive to the river where you board a motorized canoe and head upriver to
a beautiful waterfall for a swim. Then another 15 minutes or so to the
village where you are welcomed with music and singing. In the village
you will be guided around and shown their daily life and then served a
delicious lunch of fried fresh caught fish with plantain and a fresh
fruit platter. There will be more traditional singing and dancing and an
opportunity to buy some of their beautiful crafts (beadwork, carvings,
basket work). It’s a magical day and worth doing. These people rely on
tourism to meet their financial needs as they have very few ways of
earning a living outside of their village due to the remoteness of their
home.

embera men

Two men from the village

embera village flowers

Beauty is acheived with natural plants and lots of colors

Basket weaving is a tradition among many Panamanian indigenous communities

baskets

The designs are often very symmetrical

Robin getting a 'tatoo''

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

BISOU Robin
 

11) CELEBRATING SEMANA SANTA IN 

CENTRAL AMERICA:

A MIX BETWEEN FAITH, TRADITION, AND LOCAL CULTURE

🇲🇽 🇨🇷 🇳🇮  🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇬🇹 

Semana Santa in Guatemala

Semana Santa in Guatemala

Catholicism
in Central America is in many places a syncretism (or blending) of
Christianity and Indigenous Faiths.  As such, there is variation in
the ways in which different communities and countries on a whole honor
the same traditions.  

Semana
Santa is one such tradition that is celebrated throughout Central
America with  rituals are similar and different.  Semana Santa
or Holy Week (or two)  is celebrated to remember the death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.  It is common for the week leading up
to Easter Sunday to be marked with processions, church ceremonies, and
time off of work.  The length of time that Semana Santa is observed
varies.  Some places Semana Santa may be observed for a few days
and others up to two weeks.  

In
Panama, where the majority of the population lives in Panama City,
Semana Santa marks a mass exodus to 'the country' area east and west of
the city where many families enjoy time together in rural more natural
areas.

Procession in Panama during Semana Santa.

A Procession in Panama during Semana Santa.

Seamana Santa in El Salvador

Procession in El Salvador

Semana Santa procession in Costa Rica Photo via Third Eye Mom

Procession in Costa Rica

Semana Santa in Mexico

Semana Santa in Mexico

To read a bit more about the different ways Semana Santa is observed in Central Ameria clink on this link:

https://www.visitcentroamerica.com/en/experiences/holy-week/

CELT
CELT

12) GOOD NAUTICAL: 

HOLANDES CAY, SAN BLAS, PANAMA  🇵🇦 

GOOD NAUTICAL

Multiple
vessels have been visiting Holandes Cay recently.  All Highly
recommend the W anchorage in Holandes cays, San Blas Islands, Panama.
There is great snorkeling/healthy coral circled in yellow marked 1 and
multiple warm/hot thermals circled in red marked 2. 

Good Nautical GPX Routes
Calm Beach in Holandes Cay

Calm Beach in Holandes Cay San Blas Panama 

Anchorage Report:

We
moved to East Holandes Cay today to a nicely protected anchorage behind
a barrier reef and between two islands, known as the “swimming pool.”
Really nice protected anchorages all around here. One island has a
restaurant, “Ibin’s,” in a thatched hut over the water, run by the
indigenous Guna Yala tribe, which we tried tonight with s/v yo-d-yo.
dinner was great! everyone else had mahi with potatoes and zucchini in
mild curry sauce with rice. I had a pepperoni pizza (had a craving lol).
$10 plates, $2 drinks. Location can’t be beat over water.

ibin restaurant san blas
John and Kristine on the swings

John and Kristine enjoying the swings before their night out

plate of food

A colorful presentation of a fish dinner

courage and yo d yo meet up

Mini Posse party at Ibins Restaurant in E Holandes Cay San Blas Panama 

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸  David & Mary – Hunter 45’


COURAGECOURAGEYO-D-YO David 


SIGN UP FOR THE 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

13) IGY MARINA CABO SAN LUCAS  🇲🇽 

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

 

igy marina cabo san lucas

 

Utilities will be metered and billed depending on consumption.

October through April is very busy for us but will gladly berth anyone when available.

Take care, be safe, stay healthy and we’ll see you soon.

Saludos,

Jesus A. Esquitel

 

IGY MARINA CABO SAN LUCAS CHUY_JESUS_ESQUITEL PANAMA POSSE

 

CONTACT IGY MARINA CABO SAN LUCAS

VHF  16   &   88A

Lote A-18 de la Darsena

Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. Mx 23450

Tel +52 (624) 173-9140

CSL@IGYMarinas.com

www.igy-cabosanlucas.com    

AMENITIES

  • Full Crew Facilities
  • WiFi Connectivity
  • Fitness Center
  • Crew Lounge
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Private Shower Facilities
  • On-Site Shopping & Dining

 

igy marina cabo san lucas

 

14) PANAMA YACHT BROKER

TEAMS UP WITH THE PANAMA POSSE

Thrilled to announce that Panama Yacht Broker
has teamed up with the one and only Panama Posse! As a leading cruising
resource, Panama Posse brings a world of sailing knowledge and
resources to the table. From route planning and local intel to
connecting with other cruisers, Panama Posse has it all. We are honored
to join that list of resources thanks to our partnership.

 

Our
clients have exclusive access to complementary yacht brokerage
expertise, and discounts on listing agreements. Whether you’re a
seasoned sailor or just setting sail for the first time, Panama Yacht
Broker has a boat for everyone and can also help you sell your boat when
the time is right.

 

boat for sale

 

CONTACT

 

Charles Badoian

Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal:

PA +507 6378-8345

US  +1 305-735-1661

Skype: badoian

E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

15) MEET THE FLEET  

SY MATADOR

Steph & Stuart

SY MATADOR 3 point anchor setup

wingfoiling

Wingfoiling in the anchorage

We are Steph and Stuart Morton of Matador of Hamble. We are sailing a British vintage classic: a 1979 Rival 41.

 

We
left England in 2006 with a 3 year plan to sail to New Zealand but
discovered the world is far more interesting than we thought so we've
spent 17 years living aboard and visiting fascinating places. We
travelled all over the Mediterranean for 5 years, including the Black
Sea and all the Middle East countries, Greece, Turkey and Italy. To
prove to ourselves that we were indeed real sailors we crossed the
Atlantic in 2011 and sailed the Eastern Caribbean, cycled in Cuba,
threaded the ICW and all the way to Maine and back to Bahamas and
Guatemala. We based ourselves there for 3 years and then broke free and
spent 7 years based in Panama, San Blas and Bocas del Toro. Last year we
escaped through the Panama Canal and we look forward to exploring the
Pacific coast of Mexico and Sea of Cortez. We play Celtic folk music
wherever we go and have recently taken up wingfoiling to stop us getting
older!

 

Look out for our celestial blue hull and come and say hello. 

sy matador

Celestial Blue hull of SY MATADOR

STEF AND STUART WITH STRING INSTRUMENTS

Stef & Stuart love to play music together and with friends

SY MATADOR 🇬🇧 Stef & Stuart – Rival 41’

MATADOR Stu
 

16) POSSE SWAG

 

SHOP

 


 GET A PANAMA POSSE  HAT ! 
ORDER ONE NOW 

 

 

17)  SAFETY: THE CAPE INDEX: 
WATCH THE NUMBERS 

AS LIGHTENING SEASON APPROACHES 

SQUALLS ON RADAR

Squalls and Thunderstorms on display 

PREDICT WIND CAPE

CAPE stands for Convective Available Potential Energy
and is the amount of fuel available to a developing thunderstorm.
More specifically, it describes the instability of the atmosphere
and provides an approximation of updraft strength within a thunderstorm.
CAPE is used by weather officials to understand what the
potential might be for thunderstorms and how powerful those storms might
become if they do materialize.

The
standard measurement of energy is represented as Joules Per Kilogram. A
high CAPE value might also be expressed by weather experts by using the
term “high instability”. When we talk about a highly unstable
atmosphere, CAPE values are usually in excess of 2500 J/kg’s which would
supply ample energy for strong updrafts and violent thunderstorms,
should they develop.

How to Interpret CAPE values using a table and relative text forecast terms.

Severe
thunderstorms require high CAPE values and the higher the CAPE value,
the more energy available to promote thunderstorm growth. However, the
CAPE variable is not a “magic number” that will predict the certainty of
a thunderstorm. But if a thunderstorm does develop, and the CAPE value
is high, then there is a good chance for an “explosive storm”. Below is a
typical CAPE Map in the Caribbean. The Yellow/Orange areas show high
CAPE values.

CAPE index on predict wind site
cape index chart

SHIPPING TO PANAMA JUST GOT EASIER AND CHEAPER 

 

https://oceanposse.com/panama/

 

18)  MUST SEE: 

CASCO VIEJO, PANAMA 🇵🇦 

Casco
Viejo (Old Quarter), also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe, is the
historic district of Panama City. Completed and settled in 1673, it was
built following the near-total destruction of the original Panamá city
by Governor Juan Perez de Guzman who had it set on fire, before the
attack and looting by the pirate and fellow seafarer Henry Morgan.
Casco Viejo is in the process of being completely revitalized.
The architecture is being preserved as old buildings are being
given a new breath of life

 

CASCO VIEJO PANAMA

 

Casco Viejo Panama

 

Plaza de la Independencia and Catedral Metropolitana

 

Plaza de la Independencia  and Catedral Metropolitana 

 

Canal Museum in Casco Viejo

 

Museo del Canal and the gentrification of Casco Viejo read more about it here

 

http://salttrails.com/the-gentrification-of-casco-viejo-panama/

 

 

Convento Arco Chato Casco Viejo Panama

 

Convento Arco Chato Casco Viejo, Panama

 

American Trade Boutique Hotel

 

American Trade Boutique Hotel

 

Lounge and Reception at American Trade Hotel

 

Humpback Whales

CASCO VIEJO PANAMA

Casco Viejo framed with blooming tree

 

19)  FOR SALE: SY BISOU

BISOU ON ANCHOR

After
10 wonderful years of cruising, it’s time for our beautiful Fountaine
Pajot Helia 44 catamaran (2014)  to find a new owner.  “BISOU” is
the Maestro version (owners’ layout with three queen-sized cabins) and
has been meticulously maintained. She is fully equipped for offshore
cruising and ready to go. North, south or across the Pacific. “BISOU” is in Paradise Village Marina, Mexico and can be viewed by appointment.

For a full listing follow this link

https://www.vallartayachts.net/boats-for-sale/2014-fountaine-pajot-helia-44-puerto-vallarta-mexico-9307596/

 

20)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

Coffee Bluff Marina Savannah GA Sponsors the Panama Posse

 

Coffee Bluff Marina SAVE APPROACH and AMMENITIES
  • Coffee
    bluff marina is effectively positioned on the southside of Savannah in a
    scenic, historic and quiet setting far from visitors and congestion.
    Coffee bluff marina is a full service  marina. Fueldock with marine
    gasoline, diesel,  bait,  fishing tackle, hats, t-shirts, ice
    and concessions. The newly constructed marina has a modern boat hoist
    rated for 20,000 lbs and today’s greater-wide cement floating docks. Our
    jetty additionally has trendy aluminum ramps for clean dock access
    together with a handicap ramp that offers very comfy slopes at all
    tides. 
Coffe BLuff Marina

21)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     
 

SEVEN STAR YACHT TRANSPORT

 

 

https://panamaposse.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
Panama Canal Map

23) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Jaguars: Panama's Apex Predators

Panama
has a wide range of ecosystems including cloud forests,
wetlands, mangroves, mountain ranges to tropical rain-forests. The
apex predator in the Panamanian jungle is undoubtedly the jaguar.

24) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

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 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

25) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

atlantic posse

 

ATLANTIC POSSE  
SIGN UP NOW

 

CANARY ISLANDS

 

Canary Islands  🇮🇨 

Atlantic Posse 24

Atlantic Posse '24

 

Sign up now

 

Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

CARTAGENA SPAIN
 

south pacific posse

 

26) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 UNDERWAY 

 

The South Pacific is vast

 


SIGN UP FOR SEASON 4 UNDERWAY NOW 
At ease inFiji

 Monoriki Island in Fiji ( "Wilson !!! )

 

https://pacificposse.com/tracking

 

The Pacific Posse Season is underway check the tracks  
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South Pacific Posse BUrgees

South Pacific Posse burgees available now FRENCH POLYNESIA 

Marquesas

The iconic Anchorage in Bay of Virgins (Baie de Vierges) Fatu Hiva

Nawi Island PArty

Nawi Island Event August 31 2024 - come party and mingle with the Cruising Fleet 

At Anchor

French
Polynesia is beautiful and unfortunately with limited marina space -
additional visa requirements. Join the Pacific Posse to look beyond Bora
Bora and discover the whole of the South Pacific not just 130 islands
of  French Polynesia

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL · YOUR CREW · YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Mission

 OUR MISSION

  • Make traveling for yacht owners easier, transparent and better informed.
  • Generate group buying power with discounts in marinas and with service providers
  • Pass on relevant information to help fellow participants in a timely manner without personal opinions
  • Identify, document and reduce risks
  • Allow for flexibility and reduce pressures due to schedules

SIGN UP FOR NEXT SEASON ON MAY 15 
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FLEET UPDATE 2024-03-24

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE · FLEET UPDATE 

Capuchin Monkey

MARCH 24, 2024

“Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn 
unless it achieves results.”

― Ernest Shackleton 

T O P   N E W S   

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

273 Yachts are signed up from 23 Ensigns 
  JOIN THE POSSE 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Smiling group at the beach

Posse beach hangouts: All Sunshine and Smiles in Costa Rica!  🇨🇷 

Possee hangouts with @SummerDreams and @Serenity (the power boat)

MV SERENITY 🇺🇸 Kurt & Kylie - Horizon 77′

MV SUMMERDREAMS 🇨🇦  Greg & Farah – Selene 55’

MY NEXT CHAPTER 🇺🇸 Chris & Shawna & crew - Selene 59′

SUMMERDREAMS Greg
SUMMERDREAMS Crew
SUMMERDREAMS Farah

SERENITY

SERENITY

NEXT CHAPTER - Shawna
NEXT CHAPTER - crew
NEXT CHAPTER - Crew

 

top of santa ana volcano el salvador

 Top of Santa Ana Volcano: Tallest Volcano in El Salvador and still active.  🇸🇻

MY TIDINGS OF JOY 🇺🇸 Jeff & Joy - DeFever 52′

tidings of joy
Tidings of Joy
sunset near Mazatlan

Night sail to Mazatlan, Mexico 🇲🇽

SY DAWN PATROL 🇺🇸  Laney & Mark  - Outbound 46’

DAWN PATROL - Mark
DAWN PATROL - Laney

2) YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 🇧🇿  PANAMA POSSE 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

16° 30.471’ N  088° 21.7216′ W

FREE MUSIC, FOOD, RUM AND FUN 

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W


RSVP HERE 

CONTACT

Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

 

SAFE APPROACH

 

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

 

Placnencia yacht club belize

 

 

BELIZE

 

3) MORE PICTURES THIS WEEK

Panama Canal Line Handlers

Successful Panama Canal Transit with a great group of Line handlers 🇵🇦

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸   Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′

BOUNDLESS
birds on solar panels

Birds on solar panels off Linton Bay, Panama  🇵🇦  

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar & Susan - Lagoon 44′

Dietmar
CARINTHIA suzanne
CARINTHIA Maxi
sailboat in sunset

SV PILIALOHA setting sail in Costa Rica 🇨🇷

SV PILIALOHA 🇺🇸 Rick & Maria - Beneteau 37'


PILIALOHA Rick
PILIALOHA Maria

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATION:

MOST UNWELCOME (TURNED MOST WELCOME) GUEST

gecko

Most unwelcome turned most welcome guest: 

a gecko (as) the constant assortment of insects is now gone.🦎 

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK

FLOR FASHIONED

Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse 

Recipe


Smoke the glass with herbs and citrus skins, then add the ice
cubes and pour the ingredients in the order indicated by the recipe.

    Decorate with orange peel and a red cherry.

Ingredients

1 1/2 parts Flor de Caña 12 Year Rum

4 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 tbsp Sugar

Splash of Premium Mineral Water

Orange Peel & Cherry (Garnish)

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

feeding a toucan

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

PEOPLE EATING

Enjoying Granada, Nicaragua with QUE VENDRA, BRIGADOON III, & CAIA

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR PYC
 

Shelter Bay

 

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) WESTERN PANAMA:

IT'S AMAZING!

 

Surf in Venao

 

Surfing and sailing @ Playa Venao

The Western Pacific side of Panama   
a highlight along the Panama Posse Route.

There
are multiple pristine archipelagos that offer solitude, breathtaking
scenery, and expansive wilderness.  Cruising through this area is a
highlight for everyone that gives themselves time to enjoy it!

SV GALATEA recently took a trip to explore these Panamanian waters west of Punta Mala.  Here Mark and Sarah share their trip report:

Quick
recommendation if you’re looking for your next sailing excursion. A few
weeks ago we set out to explore western Panama. The trip has been
wonderful. We just left
(Isla) Coiba and are currently in the
Islas Secas. We had an incredible week in Bahia Honda (Domingo and his
family are SO nice and they are *dying* for more sailors to come visit
their bay.)  Weather has been outstanding, sailing has been good,
and anchorages have been calm. Do not skip over this part of Panama—it’s
amazing.

 

Naranjo anchorage

 

SV GALATEA & SV TEULU on anchor in Naranjo

Dinner with Diego and family in Bahia Honda

Dinner with Diego and his family in Bahia Honda

enjoying the beach at isla canal de Afueras

Enjoying the beach at Isla Canal de Afueras

beach walk on Isla Cebaco

Afternoon beach walk on Isla Cebaco

Isla Granita de Oro in Coiba

Isla Granita de Oro in Isla Coiba National Park

Dog on Winlass

Juneau checking on the windlass

Beach on Islas Secas

Beach on Islas Secas

Sunset in Boca Chica

Sunset in Boca Chica

SY GALATEA 🇺🇸 Sarah & Mark - Morgan 46'

GALATEA Sarah
GALATEA Mark

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

NGA Nautical Chart - 21580 Cabo Metapalo to Morro de Puercos

Chart - 21580 Cabo Metapalo to Morro de Puercos  Cabo  
the amazing cruising grounds of western Pacific Panama 

 7) SHARING YOUR EXPLORATIONS
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

SUNSET

Sunset over Drake Bay, Costa Rica from SV SERENITY

8) POSSE PERK: 
SHIPPING TO PANAMA WITH EMILIO@OCEANPOSSE.COM 

 

OCEAN POSSE SHIPPING

 

 $ 3.50 x Pound airfreight delivered to your Marina once a week  

$ 9.00 x cfut ocean freight delivered to your Marina once a week  


SET UP YOUR FREE ACCOUNT NOW 

l My name is Emilio 
We are introducing exciting new shipping services tailored specifically for participants of the Panama and Pacific Posse.

As
fellow enthusiasts of the sea, we understand the challenges and
logistics involved in transporting goods and supplies during your
journey. That’s why we are thrilled to offer a seamless and reliable
solution to ensure that your packages arrive safely and on time,
allowing you to focus on enjoying your adventure ahead.

Here’s how our service can benefit you:

1. Convenience: Say
goodbye to the hassle of carrying extra provisions and supplies on your
yacht. With our shipping service, you can send everything you need
ahead of time, directly to your destination in Panama.

2. Reliability:
We pride ourselves on our commitment to reliability. Rest assured that
your packages will be handled with care and delivered promptly to your
specified location in Panama, allowing you to plan with confidence.

3. Competitive Rates:
Enjoy competitive pricing without compromising on quality or service.
We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring that you
receive the best value for your shipping needs.

4. Peace of Mind:
With our track record of excellence and attention to detail, you can
have peace of mind knowing that your shipments are in good hands. Focus
on enjoying the Panama Posse Yacht Rally experience while we take care
of the logistics.

I
would love the opportunity to discuss how our shipping service can
enhance your experience in Panama - by air or by sea. Please feel free
to reach out to me directly with any questions or to request a quote.

Thank
you for considering our service, and we look forward to the possibility
of working together to make your journey to Panama as smooth and
enjoyable as possible.

Fair winds and following seas!

 

Warm regards,

EMILIO 

emilio@oceanposse.com

Emilio Lau

About Emilio:
Seasoned Industrial Engineer with a career in the marina and yacht
industry. Fluent in English and Spanish I provide top level customer
service,  vessel know-how including maintenance needs, logistics,
customs commitment to delivering a superior yachting experience.


SET UP YOUR FREE ACCOUNT NOW 

Contact Emilio  

Cell / Whatsapp +507-6616-7531

emilio@oceanposse.com

MORE PANAMA POSSE PERKS 

✔️ Up to date and verified information by fellow yachts

📊 Communications focused on facts, not opinions or unsolicited advice

💰 Save real money at 75+ Marinas with discounts * 

💰 Save  money at sponsor haul-out locations

🛰️ Free vessel and fleet tracking courtesy of Predict Wind

🚩 Free Burgee ( while they last ) 

💰 Save with service providers and chandleries

🕵️ Dedicated, experienced and discounted Canal and clearing in  agents

🗺️ Free aid to navigation 150 Gb OpenCPN satellite charts (mac/pc/android) immediately

💰  Save Money on parts with a Westmarine Pro Discount

💰 Save Money with a Predict Wind Pro Discount

🗺️ Free Printable Reference Charts emergency backup to your electronics

📹 Free Video Seminars on destinations from those who are there

🌩️ Top weather routing avail by Marine Weather Center Chris Parker

⛵ Community of voyagers all are welcome, kids, single-handers, pets

⚓ Peer support in emergencies with escalation procedures

🛈  Fleet Updates via email – free ✔️  Prior Fleet immediately

🏆 Fun Award Categories

📍 Free access to GOOD NAUTICAL and Anchorage  reports

☎️ Free Weekly live calls on Mondays via dedicated LINE.me group 

💬 Free 24/7 LINE group channel 

🌊 Benefit from the latest information and prior experience participants 

🔭 Be part of a fleet of sensor for those who come behind you or meet 

🚷 Always priority traffic – for participants by participants 

9) FEATURED MARINAS 

Marinas

We
are constantly adding benefits for the participants of the Panama Posse
- if your marina wants to sponsor the Panama Posse please let us know
we'd love to add them >>

LINTON BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

09° 36.8566′ N   079° 34.8383′ W

marina linton bay

 HAUL OUT SPECIAL @
Puerto Lindo, Portobelo, PANAMA 
   09° 36.86'N   079° 34.8' W 

APRIL AND MAY 
50% off Haul-out and Splash for 
Panama Posse Participants 

HAUL & SPLASH (Full Service)

Lifting, Jet-Washing (fresh water), Run to yard position, Supports Change Position and Back to Water. Rates  x LOA

Monohull Fglass  $ 14.80   -50%

Multihulls Fglass  $ 18.60   -50%

Monohull Fglass   $ 16.30  > 60 feet   -50%

Multihulls Fglass  $ 20.10 > 60 feet   -50%

LONG TERM STORAGE - LOA x Day  

Monohulls   $ 0.48    -50%
Multihulls
$ 0.66    -50%

 

HAUL OUT FACILITY

ASCOM  TRAVELLIFT 160 tons / 39 foot beam - 8 Straps /  Jetty - 15 foot depth

GREETINGS ALL Panama Posse MEMBERS !

It
is our pleasure to have our beautiful marina as station for all sea
adventurers. Located in Puerto Lindo, Colon, Panama, we have a
strategical geographical position for hurricanes safe haven and last
stop heading to or from the San Blas Islands.

Our
Marina offers 80+ slips with 7+ moorings with enough depth for shafts
up to 5 meters, fuel station, restaurants, 24 hr. security, dry storage
and the biggest Travel Lift in Panama with a capacity of hauling out up
to 160 tons!

We
will give all Panama Posse members a discount of 15% for daily and
weekly rates in our slips as well as a 50% discount in haul outs and 30%
off work areas in our yard. Just remember to mention your membership
when arriving.

Excited to meet all voyagers,

Brian Davis

brian@lintonbaymarina.com

brian@lintonbaymarina.com

OFFICE CONTACT Kenisha. +507 6833-7211

Linton Bay Haul Out
linton bay
window

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10) SY DIVERGENT VISITS

AMAPALA, ISLA TIGRE 🇭🇳  HONDURAS 

AMAPALA, ISLA TIGRE 🇭🇳 HONDURAS SIGN

SV DIVERGENT framed by the letter 'P' & anchored just off the town of Amapala

Isla
Tigre is In Bahia Fonseca.  Bahia Fonseca is uniquely shared by
three countries: El Salvador (to the north and west), Honduras
(generally in the center), and Nicaragua (to the south and east).
Isla Tigre is part of Honduras. Visiting vessels are required to
check into the country at their first port of call.

Trip Report from SV DIVERGENT:

Amapala,
Isla Tigre, Honduras! We had a short but wonderful time there and would
definitely go back if we were headed south again.

There are no mooring balls or marina, but we anchored with good holding and plenty of room near the historic Amapala pier.

It
was easy to check in and out with the port captain and immigration
office, both located on the pier. We recall the cost being less than 20
USD.

The
port captain told us they only get a few cruisers each year. There is a
lot of panga traffic to and from the island. As a result, we received a
lot of viewing attention, and people were very friendly.

There is easy dinghy landing next to the pier at low tide.

 All the streets we walked on or saw were cobblestone.

 Local transportation is mainly via tuk-tuks. We also saw locals on motorbikes and quads.

There were several small tiendas suitable for provisioning.

There is an ATM on the main street near the pier.

Our
exploration and experience were only within the town of Amapala. We did
not get a chance to see the rest of the small island. Amapala is a
no-frills, authentic working village; there are not many tourist
amenities (restaurants, etc.). It was all about the experience for us –
some of the highlights were:

-
The main street connected to the pier has a colorful canopy of
umbrellas, which was fun to have as a backdrop for pictures. (The pier
itself is also quite colorful!)

-
Taking a tuk-tuk ride through town to several tiendas for provisioning.
Our driver was a friendly young man who was all smiles and eager to
suggest where we could shop.

-Seeing interesting historical architecture.

-Watching the locals at work, at play, or at their homes.

UMBRELLAS OVER COBBLESTONE

Umbrellas offer shade and bright colors along the cobblestone paths 

TUK-TUK

Three wheeled Tuk-Tuks are the taxis in Amapala

GARY AND ENA

Ena and Gary enjoying Amapala on their way north along the coast.

SY TIAMAT 🇺🇸 Stephanie & Owen – Fountaine Pajot 44’


Gary

11) MUST SEE:  
MANUEL ANTONIO PARK

COSTA RICA 🇨🇷 

manuel antonio park

Manuel
Antonio National Park – Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, is a
quintessential Costa Rican National Park in the Central Pacific
Conservation Area.  This national treasure is located on the
Pacific coast a few miles south east of Quepos and Marina Pez Vela.
The park is along the seaside and is rich in flora and fauna.
There are many local and knowledgeable guides that lead nature
walks through the park although the park can also be enjoyed along the
easy walking paths by visitors on their own.  The diversity of
wildlife in its 6.83 km2 (3 sq mi) is unequaled with 109 species of
mammals and 184 species of birds.

looking through scope in nature

Most guides carry high powered viewing scopes for spotting animals up-close.

bird

There are about 184 bird species in the Park.

dragonfly

Among the thousands of insects, this Delicate Dragonfly perches on a stick

Antonio

There are Reptiles and Amphibians adding to the diversity in Manuel Antonio. 

iguana

Large Iguanas patrol the beach and love eating Machineel fruits.

There are more shades of green than one can imagine.

There are more shades of green than one can imagine.

green plant

Some plants create vessels that hold water.

Manuel
Antonio was established in 1972. It is well known for its beautiful
beaches and hiking trails. In 2011, Manuel Antonio was listed by Forbes
as among the world’s 12 most beautiful national parks.  Best of all
this National Park can be visited along the Panama Posse Route along
the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.  Cruisers often visit the park
while anchored nearby or tucked into a slip in a very proximal marina.

Manuel Antonio Park is in Good Nautical

12) GOOD NAUTICAL: 

PLAYA BIESANZ - PUNTA QUEPOS, COSTA RICA  🇨🇷 

GOOD NAUTICAL

Playa
Biesanz lies just north of Punta Quepos which protects the anchorage
from most of the southern swell. The small bay has a crescent of white
sand backed by dense jungle and, lying so close to Manuel Antonio
National Park, is a good place for spotting a variety of monkeys and
even sloths if you are lucky.

 

https://goodnautical.com/costa-rica/anchorage/playa-biesanz-punta-quepos

 

Playa Biesanz - Punta Quepos

Anchorage

The
bottom is sandy with some rocks so choose a nice sandy patch in 5-10m
to drop anchor. The holding in sand is good. If the swell is wrapping
around the point in to the bay, use a stern anchor to reduce the roll.
Take the dinghy ashore at the southern end of the beach and one of the
locals will offer to keep an eye on it.

Facilities

A
steep, muddy path from the east end of the beach leads up to a track
which will eventually bring you out on the main road where you can take a
bus or taxi to Quepos (5km) or to Manuel Antonio National Park (3km).
In the small village where the track joins the road there is a bank, a
couple of grocery stores and plenty of restaurants and hotels.

POSSE TIP from SV SERENTITY:

If
you have dinghy wheels you can enter on the left side of the beach as
you face it. Make sure to drag the dinghy high on the beach. We simply
anchored our dinghy off the shore (understanding tidal moves first). No
problems.

It
is always wise when leaving your dinghy ashore to bring it well above
the high tide line, lock the motor and the boat whenever possible.

Playa Biesanz - Punta Quepos

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Sunsets

15) MEET THE FLEET  

 SV VINGATHOR

Dino and Maja

dino and maja

We
are Dino (Captain and boat yoga master) and Maja (first mate/Admiral
when needed and a self-proclaimed galley goddess), a Slovenian couple
from sailing yacht Vingathor - a Tayana 42 Vancouver.

We
owned different boats all our lives and are always happiest at sea. We
have been dreaming of crystal-clear waters, (sometimes not so) gentle
breezes, and stunning sunsets.

Three
years ago, when winters in Europe got too much to handle, we decided to
buy a sailboat in La Paz, Mexico and set on a journey to find the best
wind, chrystal clear water, interesting people, amazing food, music and
cocktails.

Since
then we have sailed through Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama.
We crossed the Panama Canal last year and visited San Andres,
Providencia, Cayman Islands and Cuba.

We are currently in Isla Mujeres, Mexico on our way to Guatemala for hurricane season.

As it comes to next season plans, we are unsure which way the wind will take us.

If you see us somewhere feel free to stop and say hi, there is always plenty of food and drinks on board!

sailboat
palm trees and ocean

SV VINGATHOR 🇸🇮 Dino & Maja - Tayana 42′


VINGATHOR
VINGATHOR
VINGATHOR

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17)  SAFETY ALERT:

DENGUE FEVER ON THE RISE IN PANAMA

MOSQUITO

Dengue
fever is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female
mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti mosquito. 

BE AWARE: DENGUE FEVER ON THE RISE IN PANAMA

 The
Department of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) in Panama
confirms 2,745 accumulated cases of Dengue throughout the country.
The regions with the most positive cases are: Panama Metro with 612;
Panamá Oeste with 456, Colón with 311, Chiriquí with 273 and Panama Este
with 332.
 

Caution in San Blas

Higher
than usual dengue fever reported, approximately 1% of the population
with symptomatic dengue (with often a 1:4 ratio of symptomatic to
asymptomatic, it could be over 5% of the population is capable of
spreading dengue). Outer islands with less bugs safer than those close
to the coast, use bug spray, be extra careful near sunrise and sunset,
etc.  
https://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/minsa-reitera-la-poblacion-eliminar-criaderos-de-mosquitos-para-evitar-mas-casos-de-dengue-0

The
World Health Organization cautions people to know that Dengue is a
viral, mosquito borne infection most common in tropical and sub-tropical
climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.  Dengue
Fever symptoms can be mild to sever or even fatal.  Dengue is most
often treated with pain medication.

The
best way to avoid getting Dengue is to not get bitten by mosquitos.
Mosquitos are most active in the morning and in the
afternoon/early evening when the sun is on the horizon.
Thankfully, most people that get infected with Dengue do not have
symptoms.  However, people infected more than once get symptoms
progressively more severe.

Symptoms

Most
people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2
weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death.  

If symptoms occur, they usually begin 4–10 days after infection and last for 2–7 days. Symptoms may include:

  • high fever (40°C/104°F)
  • severe headache
  • pain behind the eyes
  • muscle and joint pains
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • swollen glands
  • rash.

Individuals who are infected for the second time are at greater risk of severe dengue.

Severe dengue symptoms often come after the fever has gone away:

  • severe abdominal pain
  • persistent vomiting
  • rapid breathing
  • bleeding gums or nose
  • fatigue
  • restlessness
  • blood in vomit or stool
  • being very thirsty
  • pale and cold skin
  • feeling weak.

People with these severe symptoms should get care right away.

After recovery, people who have had dengue may feel tired for several weeks.

DENGUE FEVER SYMPTOMS
DENGUE FEVER SYMPTOMS

18)  LONG TERM PLANNING: 

PACIFIC COAST 
🌀
HURRICANE SEASON 2024 

 La Niña suppresses hurricane activity in the central and eastern Pacific basins, and enhances it in the Atlantic basin

La Niña suppresses hurricane activity in the central and eastern Pacific basins, and enhances it in the Atlantic basin 

Panama
Posse vessels are beginning to have more and more discussions about
Hurricane strategies where they want their vessel and crew to be come
hurricane season.  Some vessels are heading up the coast from
Panama and parts in between towards Mexico.  Others are heading
south along the coast to Pacific Costa Rica and Panama.  While
others still are on the Caribbean side of the route making their way to
their 'spot' in Colombia - north to Rio Dulce and further north - or
sail to Grenada / ABC's. We are going to discuss the Pacific in this
segment.

There are, of course, several options to consider.

We’ll touch on these in one of the upcoming weekly LINE calls but just as a baseline here is some info.

Please take all of this with a grain of salt.

Pacific Hurricane Strategies run the gamut with some general markers for you to ponder.

 

HISTORIC HURRICANE TRACK

 

Historic hurricane paths

On
the Pacific Coast of the Panama Posse Route there are many options for
Hurricane season.  Each with different pros and cons to consider.
In general, between June and November, the further south or north
you go there is less to no change of a hurricane.  However,
lightening becomes more of a real risk the further south you go.  

SOUTHERN  ZONE

ECUADOR  

  • Puerto Amistad Marina

PANAMA on the Pacific side:

  • Vista Mar Marina 
  • Buenaventura Marina
  • Boca Chica ( near working dock ) 
  • La Playita Marina
  • Flamenco Marina

(no hurricanes, yes lighting strikes except for Buenaventura Marina and Red Frog Marina no strikes )

COSTA RICA

  • Golfito Marina Village
  • Banana Bay Marina
  • Marina Pez Vela
  • Marina Papagayo

*customs issues can be ameliorated with a bond

(no hurricanes, yes lighting strikes except for Marina Papagayo no strikes )

NICARAGUA

  • Marina Puesta del Sol

(no hurricanes, yes lighting strikes)

EL SALVADOR

  • Bill & Jean’s Moorings
  • Marina Bahia del Sol 

(no hurricanes, yes lighting strikes)

CENTRAL  ZONE

Tehuntapec, MX is the area where the hurricanes usually originate from on their path north .  

Southern Mexico   

  • Marina Chiapas (no hurricanes, no recent strikes)

NORTHERN ZONE

Central to Northern Pacific Mexico &Sea of Cortez

All
Mexican marinas on the Pacific Side except for Ensaenda and Puerto
Peñasco in the Sea of Cortez are in the bona-fide Hurricane Zone and
vessels also occasionally suffer from lightning strikes.

 

pacific hurricane paths

 

Hurricane Paths on the Pacific coast specifically

Here are the 2024 named storm and their pronunciation from 
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac

  • Alberto         al-BAIR toe
  • Beryl             BEHR-ril
  • Chris             kris
  • Debby           DEH-bee
  • Ernesto        er-NES-toh
  • Francine      fran-SEEN
  • Gordon        GOR-duhn
  • Helene        heh-LEEN
  • Isaac           EYE-zik
  • Joyce          joyss
  • Kirk              kurk
  • Leslie           LEHZ-lee
  • Milton          MIL-ton
  • Nadine         nay-DEEN
  • Oscar           AHS-kur
  • Patty            PAT-ee
  • Rafael          rah-fah-ELL
  • Sara              SAIR-uh
  • Tony             TOH-nee
  • Valerie          VAH-lur-ee
  • William          WILL-yum
 

Surviving a HURRICANE...at ANCHOR! - Onboard Lifestyle ep.228

 

To
see what you can expect in anchorages in the Sea of Cortes during a
hurricane watch this enlightening first hand account  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AehRP9GSts

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Large capibara male in Panama

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and marshes, as well as seasonally flooded grassland and savanna and
near the Panama Canal. They are, they are normally easy to spot thanks
to their large size, social groups and very relaxed nature.

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San BLas

FLEET UPDATE 2024-03-17

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

COMBOMBIA SKY

March 17, 2024

“At the end of the day, we can endure 

much more than we think we can.”

-Frida Kahlo

TOP NEWS  

  • Season 7  Posse Seminars and Events Past and Future
  • Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets along the Route This Week
  • Season 7 Awards
  • A Photo Tour of Isla Isabel, Mexico 🇲🇽
  • Posse Perk: Navigational Aides for entering Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
  • Crab Eating Fox of South America
  • Good Nautical: Agua Verde, Mexico 🇲🇽
  • Meet the Fleet: MV INVICTUS
  • New 12 VDC Air conditioning for those hot nights  5,000 BTU < 15 Amps 
  • MUST SEE: Tulum, 🇲🇽 

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PANAMA POSSE Season 7

272 Yachts are signed up - JOIN YOUR POSSE 

 

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1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Puente Atlantico, bridge over the Panama Canal on the Caribbean side 🇵🇦

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸   Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′

BOUNDLESS

Brigadoon lll and Qué vendrá got to Puesta del Sol in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 

SY BRIGADOON III 🇨🇦 Doug & Patty - Saga 43'  

& SY QUE VENDRA 🇺🇸 Olena & Maciek – Outbound 46’


BRIGADOON III
BRIGADOON III
QUE VENDRA- Maciek
QUE VENDAR Olena
image

Baby Frigatebirds are hatching on Isla Isabel in Mexico right now 🇲🇽

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸  Brandt - Ericson 38,′

PRYIA

2) SAVE THE DATE : 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

 

Panama Posse Placencia Belize Event

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W


RSVP NOW !

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline>

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

 

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SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

 

Placencia yacht club belize

 

 

BELIZE

 

3) SPECTACULAR SUNRISES AND SUNSETS

 ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE  

ROUTES

Classic Caribbean routes to and from Panama 

Pacific Routes

Classic Pacific route to and from Panama 

Sunrise southbound off the coast of Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Sunrise southbound off the coast of Costa Rica  🇨🇷  

MY MUIRGEN 🇺🇸 Scot & Laura - Beebe 50′


Scot
Sunrise over Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá 🇵🇦

Sunrise over Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá 🇵🇦 

MY SUNDOWNER 🇺🇸 Jeffrey & Lynn - Californian 50'

SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
Sunset - Bahia Biesanz, Quepos, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Sunset - Bahia Biesanz, Quepos, Costa Rica  🇨🇷 

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK
Niundup

Sunset - Niundup, San Blas, Panama  🇵🇦 

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Suzanne - Dietmar & Maxi – Lagoon 44′

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse Awards

*Each winner in every category receives a commemorative bottle of 12 year*

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Shark

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

SHelter Bay Dancer party

Dance Performance at Panama Posse event in Shelter Bay, Panama 🇵🇦
Next Shelter Bay Event Feb 1 2025  

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR  BELIZE 
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) SY PRIYA SHARES SHOTS FROM 

ISLA ISABEL, Mexico 🇲🇽 

 

PANAMA POSSE at anchor at Isla Isabella

 

South side Anchorage of Isla Isabel of the Pacific Mainland coast of Mexico

Sitting
south of the Sea of Cortez just inside of the ocean proper, Isla Isabel
is considered by some the be the Galapagos of Mexico.  SY PRIYA recent time there highlights the beauty and bounty of wildlife there.

 

BIrds

 

Male Frigate bird attracting its mate and protecting its nesting area

Panama Posse Lizzard

Large lizard 

Panama Posse Sunset

Sunset on the hook

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸  Brandt - Ericson 38'

PRYIA

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

 7) SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES  
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

Marteen from SY PINTA sailing his Van de Stadt Caribbean 40′

Marteen from SY PINTA sailing his Van de Stadt Caribbean 40′

8) POSSE PERK: INTEL 

 ENTERING PUESTA DEL SOL 🇳🇮 NICARAGUA  

Puesta del Sol Nicaragua course from Rob on SV AVANT

Buoy Coordinates in the entrance are very helpful.


BUOY               Lat

Long

0
12°
36.125' N            87° 22.805' W
SAFE OUTER MARKER 

1                  12° 36.855' N            87° 20.945' W

2
12°
36.750' N            87° 20.882' W

3
12°
36.736' N            87° 20.580' W

4
12°
36.699' N             87° 20.539' W

5
12°
36.926' N             87° 20.503' W

6
12°
36.905' N             87° 20.458' W

7
12°
37.176' N             87° 20.394' W

8
12°
37.128' N             87° 20.326' W

9
12°
37.294' N             87° 20.364' W

10                12° 37.312' N             87° 20.329' W

11                 12° 37.331' N            87° 20.408' W

12                 12° 37.359' N            87° 20.374' W

13                 12° 37.363' N            87° 20.488' W

14                 12° 37.395' N            87° 20.451' W

15                 12° 37.451' N            87° 20.530' W

16                 12° 37.459' N            87° 20.483' W

Cruisers
entering northern Nicaragua through Puesta del Sol enjoy many
adventures on and off the water.  There is a surf break close by,
distilleries, volcanoes, old colonial towns to visit.

SY FIREFLY visited Panama Posse Sponsor, Flor de Cana, headquartered near Puesta del Sol

Masaya Volcano on the panama posse route

Trip report from SY SUNDOWNER:

Entering
the bay for Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua there are very few navigation
buoys in place. Here is a list of way points for the entrance to the
estuary. You start 5 miles off shore at the black way point. Put the
additional waypoints on your chart plotter in Red and Green and they
represent the missing buoys and guide you right in. 

MY SUNDOWNER 🇺🇸 Jeffrey & Lynn - Californian 50'

SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
Marinas

9) THUNDERBIRDS MARINE 🇧🇿  BELIZE

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

marina

THUNDERBIRDS MARINE is pleased to be part of the Panama Posse

and will offer discounts to members for various services

15% off for nightly rates

15% off weekly Rates

30% off monthly rates

20% off Haul Out services- Vessels up to 13 tons

Our facility is situated on 10 acres in Placencia Village and located on the lagoon side.

It is approximately 2 miles north of the opening to the lagoon. There is 7 feet of depth available the entire way.

FULL SERVICE MARINA AND YARD SERVICES OFFERED:

  • Full Service Marina with water and shore power available
  • Liveaboard is OK but we prefer No pets
  • Vessel Haul Out and storage up to 13 tons. Heavier haulouts can be arranged with some coordination.
  • Mercury Marine Dealer and Service center
  • Inboard services
  • B&G/Lowrance/SIMRAD dealer. Sales, installation, service
  • We are the largest supplier of marine supplies in the country. We can distribute around Belize.
  • Indoor and outdoor storage
  • Fuel Station and Convenience Store
  • Fishing Tackle
  • Fiberglass repairs
  • OEM Boat Builder
  • Barge and Salvage services
  • Access to our Organic Garden
  • Wifi Access
  • 24 hour security and video surveillance

window

Doug Ingersoll

CEO-Managing Director

doug@hardnine.net

THUNDERBIRDS MARINE

A Hard Nine Company

(916) 253-3700 US Office

(916) 257-6700 US Cell

(916) 626-4434 VOIP

+(501) 670-3737 Belize Office

+(501) 624-1411 Belize Cell

VHF 12 loosely monitored

10) CRAB EATING FOX OF SOUTH AMERICA 

By Josea Descheemaeker  age10

Crab eating Fox

Facts:

  1. Crab Eating Foxes eat crabs, grass, fruit, to name a few.  They are omnivores.
  2. No one knows how many Crab Eating Foxes exist.
  3. Crab Eating Foxes grow to 24-28" long PLUS a 12" tail and 11-18lbs in weight.
  4. The Crab Eating Fox is called many names such as: Forest Fox, Savannah Fox, Wood Fox, and Mekong.
  5. Crab Eating Foxes can run up to 30 mph and jump 3' vertically.
  6. These foxes mate for life and care for their cubs equally.
  7. Females give birth to up to 6 cubs after up to 59 days of pregnancy.
Crab eating fox territory

Crab Eating Fox range.

The Crab Eating Fox is in the dog family.

Why do you like the Crab Eating Fox?

11) Sun Powered Yachts ☀️⛵ 

Sponsors the Panama Posse

 

https://panamaposse.com/sun-powered-yachts

 

We are exited and pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse with a special 10% discount off SunPower solar panel bundles.

Just
use promocode PANAMAPOSSE at checkout www.sunpoweredyachts.com/shop and
start enjoying clean & quiet solar aboard your boat.

We also offer free consultations so please email or call and let us help you go solar today.

Katie & Lyall Burgess

Katie and Lyall Burgess

Sun Powered Yachts 

CONTACT AVENUES:

W: sunpoweredyachts.com

T: +1 808 825 2670

E:  lyall@sunpoweredyachts.com

E: katie@sunpoweredyachts.com

  • Lyall
    is from the UK and has travelled to 50 countries backpacking and
    sailing.  With a background in Hospitality and Event Management he
    found sailing in 2004 has logged over 55,000 miles and qualified as an
    RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
  • Katie
    is from Maine and has been working in the solar industry in Hawaii for
    over a decade, most recently for Rising Sun Solar.  Her knowledge
    of solar products and system design will be an asset to your yacht’s
    system.

 

https://panamaposse.com/sun-powered-yachts

 

PRODUCTS

  • SUNPOWER
  • VICTRON
  • MAXEON
  • AERL
  • CABLES CONNECTORS SLEEVES

Based
on our time and experience sailing, on short trips and living at sea,
we have created a Power Usage Chart below.  You can see more
details on what each system could power on your weekend or live aboard
sailing adventure.  Create your own power usage table and see what
your power needs are aboard your own yacht then choose the number of
solar panels accordingly

Voyager live aboard calculations

12) MEET THE FLEET

 SY INVICTUS

  Jeff & Lyndsey 

 

He left me all alone (almost) in Costa Rica

 

I
have lived in Costa Rica for 22 years and owned the first charter
catamaran business on the Gold coast here.  I currently own the
Costa Rica Sailing Center that we started on the beach in Playa Potrero
almost 10 years ago.

In
2021 my fiance, Lyndsey, and I purchased Invictus a 60’ power catamaran
in Jupiter, Florida.  This cat was built with the intention to be a
sailing catamaran and is completely rigged and ready to go minus the
mast, boom and sails.  Our intention upon purchase was to finish
her capability to sail.  Although we are sailors at heart, we
quickly realized the ease and efficiency of running this boat as a
powercat.  We have been running surf and dive charters with
Invictus for the last couple of years here on the Pacific side of Coast
Rica for the last few years.  We leave for Panama in about 10 days
to haul out for bottom paint and maintenance, and then hope to do some
more exploration of this beautiful part of the world.

Thats about it for now.

Pura Vida

Jeff and Lyndsey

INVICTUS  as a powercat taking people on coastal adventures

MV INVICTUS 🇺🇸 Jeff & Lyndsey - Simpson 60′


INVICTUS Lindsey
INVICTUS Jeff

@SailingInvictus on youtube

13) GOOD NAUTICAL: AGUA VERDE 🇲🇽 MEXICO

GOOD NAUTICAL
Agua Verde

View out to Sea from the village beach

Agua Verde is north of San Evaristo and south of Loreto, Mexico.  

Depth

35.0 ft

10.5 m

Bottom Composition

S - Sand

Sh - Shells

Good Nautical AGUA VERDE

Agua Verde Anchorage is a great refuge from wind in the Sea

Bahia
Agua Verde is a lobate bay located on the north side of Punta San
Marcial. The bay faces northeast, it is beautifully protected from wind
and swell from the south and is very popular during the dry season. If a
northerly is blowing the anchorage behind the islets at the foot of
Punta San Pascal provides reasonable shelter for two or three boats.

The
dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and aquamarine water make Bahia Agua
Dulce a stunning anchorage. There is some panga traffic to and from the
small settlement on the south side of the bay but there is plenty of
room to anchor further away if it is bothersome.

Anchorage

Anchor
at the northern end of the bay close to the sand spit in 10.5m on
shelly sand with good holding. At the southern end of the bay pangas
anchor off the settlement west of Pyramid Rocks but there plenty of
space to drop the pick in 5-10m on sand. Chose your beach to dinghy
ashore depending where the waves are breaking.

Facilities

The
settlement has a couple of tiendas (small shop) for basic needs.
Snorkeling around the reefs and islets at the foot of Punta San Pascal
is excellent and diving the walls of Roca Solitaria is remarkable.

Agua Verde is known for spectacular turquoise water.

Agua Verde
is a nursery for many different species of marine life in the Sea of
Cortez.  Here baitfish cool off in the shadow of our hull.

Agua Verde

Free
range Goats that are raised in the village for their milk rest in the
shade of a palm tree.  Fresh cheese is sold in tiendas.

flowers

Walking ashore for light provisioning.

Fish on the beach on the wall

Red Snapper are a part of the art and livelihood in Agua Verde

SY WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 Maurisa, Mike, Russell & Josea – Alajuela 48’

WHIRLWINDWHIRLWINDWHIRLWINDWHIRLWIND

SIGN UP FOR THE 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

14) PLEASE SUPPORT MARK 

 

RUM TRUFFLE

 

15) BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS DE PANAMA POSSE  

08° 20.5166′ N   080°09.7683′ W

 

Buenaventura-Marina-

 

Welcome to our amazing Buenaventura Marina

We
welcome the participants of the Panama Posse with an outstanding offer
and a free first night if you have never been here before – we know you
may never leave!

 

Cesar Ramos

 

Cesar

 

CONTACT:

Marina Manager

cesar@bv-marina.com

Mobile: +507-6411-5597

www.bv-marina.com

Buenaventura Marina

 

Buenaventura Marina

 

SPECIAL PANAMA POSSE RATES

FIRST NIGHT FREE !!

 Five restaurants

Two Beach Clubs with pool area

Marriot hotel with discount thru marina(depend on availability)

Golf (marina discount)

Zoo to look at wildlife in a safe zone

events every month to motivate social life

Very protected boat basin

Buenaventura Marina

Lovely grounds and water sport activities

NOTE

A 10 foot tide is needed to cross the sandbar at the entrance (6′ keel).

Emilio, the marina manager, speaks perfect English and is very friendly.

Please call  VHF 10 before entering. so we can assist at the dock.

Buenaventura Marina

Venture inside a 340 Acre luxury resort with tons of amenities including an equestrian center, golf course and endless pools .

 

https://panamaposse.com/bmrsvp

 

16) OFF THE BEATEN PATH 
LOS ROQUES 🇻🇪 VENEZUELA

Los Roques

Covering
a total area of 40.61 km2, the Los Roques archipelago comprises more
than 350 uninhabited cays, islands, and islets and is situated about 128
km to the north of the La Guaira in Venezuela.

Los Roques


Los Roques is scarcely populated, having about 2,000 permanent
inhabitants mostly in its main Island, El Gran Roque. 

Los Roques

It
is clean and popular among foreign tourists and Venezuelans alike.
Colorful lodges and private houses are the main constructions. No cars
and streets of sand, is part of its charm.

Los Roques

All
are welcome to visit but US citizens are subject to extra fees and
scrutiny. If you are active or retired military best to avoid the place.

To enter contact an agent hoanns@hotmail.com +573168529048

Los Roques Imray D222

17) POSSE SPONSOR: 

SHARK SHAFT DOES ITS JOB

Cruising vessels traveling north or south along the Panama Posse route will be hard pressed not  to come in contact with a long line.  SY TIAMAT installed a Shark Shaft before heading south and recently reported:

We
cut a line somewhere between Barra and Papanoa, probably at night.
Shaft shark did its job, I removed the remnants (A few meters of wrapped
up line) from the shaft by hand

 

 

Ahoy Panama Posse

As the show days went by we met a number of your posse (Posse Shirts & stickers!!)

For an order thru your Panama Posse group we can offer your group a special discount of below trade –

30% off the List pricing plus shipping.

Cheers,

Geoff Prior

AB Marine

Ph: 401.847.7960

Cell: 401.578.3447

Skype: geoffprior

 

Longlines

 

PARTICIPANTS OF THE PANAMA POSSE HAVE DOCUMENTED OVER 120 LONG LINE LOCATIONS 

BRAVO ZULU

 

 

18) SLEEPING COOL IN THE TROPICS AT ANCHOR  
12 V DC AIR CONDITIONING < 15 AMP per hour draw 

       

Hot nights at anchor

Meeting summary for OCEAN POSSE – & Archer Power Solutions  

KINGFISHER AC

Quick recap

The
meeting primarily focused on the technical aspects of a 12-volt system,
with discussions about its efficiency, cost, and specifics. The team
also introduced a new air conditioner system, King Fisher, and discussed
their current locations and upcoming plans. Later, Tom and Mark
introduced a fully DC powered marine air conditioner system,
highlighting its features and efficiency. The conversation ended with a
discussion about the benefits of a variable speed compressor and
concerns about the unit’s installation and performance.

Technical Aspects of 12-Volt System and New AC System

The
meeting primarily focused on the technical aspects of a 12-volt system.
Archer clarified its efficiency and cost, and suggested signing up for
their email list for updates. The team also discussed the specifics of
the system, including the need for a continuously rated pump and the
potential use of existing AC pumps. Chris raised a question about power
draw from the water pump, with the team noting the need for a dedicated
12-volt pump. Later in the meeting, the team introduced a new air
conditioner system, King Fisher. They also discussed their current
locations and upcoming plans, including a journey across the Pacific to
Marquesas

12 V DC Powered Marine Air Conditioner  

Tom
and Mark discussed the latest version of their marine air conditioner,
which is fully DC powered and operates at 12 volts. They emphasized its
features such as an all-plastic drain pan for condensation, a removable
drain pan, and a number of features to enhance its efficiency. Tom noted
that the system incorporates an electronic expansion valve and a
variable speed, fully DC powered compressor for optimization and
efficiency. They also highlighted the unit’s serviceability and its
compact electronics box with two to four connections, DC power, and a
fully adjustable blower port. The new version of the system aims to run
without generators or backup power other than a solar system, reducing
power load on the battery bank and extending run times. Archer then
discussed the unit’s design and efficiency, emphasizing its ability to
cool specific areas on a boat, and demonstrated the unit’s user
interface.

 

Variable Speed Compressor and New Fan Unit Discussion

Archer
discussed the benefits of a variable speed compressor for energy
efficiency. He demonstrated its usage, highlighting its ability to
maintain a 20-25 degree Fahrenheit difference between incoming seawater
temperature and the air coming out. Archer also introduced a new fan
unit with three speed levels and a sleep timer function. He clarified
that the unit’s cooling and humidity removal capabilities depend on the
volume of air it needs to cool. Chad raised concerns about the unit’s
installation and performance, suggesting potential improvements for
future models. The conversation ended with an open invitation for
further questions via email or phone and a special discount for this
5000 BTU unit for PP .

GET THE DEAL HERE >>

 

Archer Power Solutions

 

19)  MUST SEE: 

       TULUM 🇲🇽 

 
YEAH YOU CAN ANCHOR THERE !

Tulum
is the site of a Mayan walled city which served as a major port for
Cuba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. These magnificent ruins are
situated on 40foot tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán
Peninsula. The site might have been called Zama, meaning City of Dawn,
because it faces the sunrise.

Tulum
was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya at its
height between the 13th and 15th centuries.  Tulum managed to
survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying what is now
Mexico .

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

Tulum
is one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan sites and you can see it
from your own vessel.  Anchor just south or to the north of Tulum.
The ideal conditions for this day anchorage are: noon, non cloudy,
not too windy.  Accessing the anchorage requires entering a path
though a reef.  This is best for vessels that draw less than 6
feet.  The bottom is compacted sand.  

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

Tulum’s
massive wall was thick and 1,300 ft long parallel to the sea.
This would have taken an enormous amount of energy and time to
build, which shows how important defense was to the people of Tulum. On
the southwest and northwest corners there are watch towers demonstrating
a well defended city.

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

Structures along the beach

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

Tulum is considered by archeological experts one of the most well-known fortified sites of the Mayan Civilization

 

 

aerial video of the Tulum archeological site.

Since
Tulum had access to both land and sea trade routes it was an important
trade hub, especially for volcanic glass called obsidian used for tools,
decorative objects.  Obsidian was also made into a type of sword
with obsidian blades mounted in a wooden body called a macuahuitl.
This weapon could inflict terrible injuries, combining the sharp
cutting edge of an obsidian blade with the ragged cut of a serrated
weapon.

 

manta ray

 

Sword called macuahuital with Obsidian blades

 

 

 

20)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

https://panamaposse.com/marina-puerto-bahia

 

 

Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse 19° 11.6383′ N 069° 21.3283′ W

 

ON SITE RESORT & MARINA AMENITIES

  •     On-Site Customs & Immigration
  •     30 and 50 amps, 125 and 250 volts, 60 Hz
  •     Water
  •     High Speed Pump Fueling Pier
  •     24-Hour Security
  •     Restrooms and Showers
  •     Laundry Room
  •     Mini-Market
  •     Garbage Pickup
  •     Free Internet Access
  •     Bars and Restaurants
  •     Infinity Pools
  •     Gym
  •     Spa and Beauty Salon
  •     Taxi and Car Rental
  •     Water Taxi to Cayo Levantado Island
  •     Parking
SAMANA

21)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     

PANAMA YACHT BROKER

 

Panama yacht Refit & Customization

 

 CONTACT Charles Badoian Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: PA +507 6378-8345 US +1 305-735-1661 Skype: badoian E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

CONTACT 

Charles Badoian

Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal:

PA +507 6378-8345

US  +1 305-735-1661

Skype: badoian

E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

 

Panama Yachts for sale as of March 2024

 

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
Panama Canal Map

23) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Panama Birds

The
Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole near the center of
Lighthouse Reef in Belize. The hole is over 1,000 ft in diameter and ~
400 ft  deep. It was formed during several phases of glaciation
when sea levels were much lower. Analysis shows that formation took
place between 153,000 to 15,000 years ago.


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24) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

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Pacific Posse  & Atlantic Posse

Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

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SSCA & PANAMA POSSE

 

 

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25) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

atlantic posse

 

ATLANTIC POSSE  
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Medina of Essaouira

 

Madeira Natural Park 🇵🇹  Madeira 

Atlantic Posse 24

Atlantic Posse '24

 

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Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

 

south pacific posse

 

26) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 


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SPP

 


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Relax in the SP

The Amazing 🇨🇰  Cook Islands just a quick sail west from French Polynesia 

South Pacific Posse BUrgees

South Pacific Posse burgees available now in Panama & soon in FP 

Suwarrow

The impressive Cook Island Suwarrow Atoll in the South Pacific  

Nawi Island PArty

Nawi Island 🇫🇯 Fiji 
Meet the Cruising Fleet Event August 31 2024 - come party and mingle  

Nawi ISland Event

New Caledonia 🇳🇨 at it's finest 


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FLEET UPDATE

FLEET UPDATE 2024-03-10

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

Souht Water Cay reversed

MARCH 9, 2024

“You see yourself as a shipwreck, but we see your treasure glowing inside, beneath the oceans in your eyes.”

― Curtis Tyrone Jones 

TOP NEWS  

  • April 6 2024  🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST
  • Season 7 Award Entries:  Most Unwanted Guest Entry
  • EXCLUSIVE LOW POWER AC PRODUCT DEMO   
  • Careening in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
  • Canal Crossing Report 🇵🇦
  • Posse Perk: Sharing Intel on Chart Accuracy
  • Water Maker Membrane Care
  • Good Nautical: Isla Tigre Gulfo Fonseca 🇭🇳 
  • Meet the Fleet: SY PINTA
  • BAHIA EL SOL 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR ⚠️DO NOT ENTER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

  • MUST SEE: Cocos Island, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
  • Join the South Pacific Posse 
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PANAMA POSSE Season 7

271 Yachts are signed up - JOIN YOUR POSSE 

 

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1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Beach view from Red Frog Marina, Bocas del Toro 🇵🇦 Panama 

SY RAMBLE ON ROSE 🇺🇸 Don & Rosalind – Caliber 40’

 

 RAMBLE ON ROSE Don

 

Live on the water, Play on the water

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....and watch the sunset over the water.

SY BOUNDLESS  🇺🇸  Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′

BOUNDLESS

2) SAVE THE DATE : 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

>> RSVP HERE <<

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

SAFE APPROACH

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

Placnencia yacht club belize
 

BELIZE

 

3)  EXCLUSIVE LOW POWER 
12 VDC AC PRODUCT DEMO 
FOR THE OCEAN POSSE 

There
is a special product demo this week with a company we met at the
Annapolis Boat show it's a small AC unit which runs on 12 V - we are
getting a private demo this week via zoom - 

5.000 BTU at Rated Current of the air compressor is only 12.1A/hour + waterpump
https://panamaposse.com/archer-power-solutions

BTU

4) MORE ADVENTURES, 

MORE PICTURES THIS WEEK

Panama Posse & Belize

SY BISOU & SY ZORBA (northbound) meet in Tenacatita, Mexico 🇲🇽

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

SV ZORBA 🇲🇭 Tomer &Limor – Tayana 48’

BISOU Robin
BISOU Tad
ZORBA - Tomer
ZORBA - Limor
ZORBA - Laura the Sheep
summerbreeze and cheistry

Crossing the Canal with the Pacific Ocean astern...let the next Chapter begin 🇵🇦  

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

COURAGECOURAGE

Meanwhile, SV OHANA, crossing the Canal with the Atlantic astern

SY OHANA 🇺🇸 Chad, Nicole & crew – Fountaine Pajot 50’

OHANA Chad

5) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

 ONE NEW MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ABOARD ENTRY

Warning, this is not a sundowner...

...this is a Most Unwelcome Aboard classic Diesel bug.

Found doing tank inspection in Pacific crossing preparation.

SY TIAMAT 🇺🇸 Stephanie & Owen – Fountaine Pajot 44’

TIAMAT - Owen

ABOUT THE DIESEL BUG 

Vessel
in the the tropics may check the stored diesel. Fuel in tanks
deteriorates over time, as it reacts with the oxygen in the air.
Usually, fuel can stay in a usable condition under storage for up to a
year, after which it may begin to develop sediments. Fuel is not just
affected by these residues, but also bacteria and fungi.

Water
that forms in fuel tanks due to condensation (when the tanks heat up
during the day and cool down at night and are not full, for example),
creates the perfect petri dish for bacteria. One of the most common
microorganisms that can grow under these circumstances is the diesel
bug, deteriorates your fuel and create a sludge capable of damaging your
engine.

Once you get underway it shushes around and the fuel pickup hose quickly gets clogged. The bug clogs the fuel system.

bug

ACTUAL CAUSES

  •     Humidity in the air
  •     Fuel tank condensation
  •     Fuel tank insulation
  •     Air leak on seals on fuel tank filler cap inc damaged o-rings
  •     Poor fuel station storage quality
  •     Low volume of sales at fuel station

diesel

REMEDIES

Once you have the bug ...

1) Separate the water from the diesel

2) Shock and kill the diesel bug with biocides

3) Remove sediments from the bottom of your tank

To Prevent the bug

1) Fill the tank

2) Use a fuel filter to take on fuel from the pump

3) Use Enzymes to prevent the bug from forming in the first place 

Diesel
Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse 

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Possible new Award category: 

Best Named Puffy Cloud Award

Dreamer

Howler Monkey

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny – Lagoon 42’

DA MMAD CAT Danny
DA MMAD CAT Andrea
DA MMAD CAT Chloe

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

6) PANAMA POSSE GATHERINGS

swim party

BIJOU & BISOU meet up in Tenacatita, Mexico 🇲🇽

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP  HERE 
PYCRSVP
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

7) SY SERENITY CAREENING 

AT ISLA JESUSITA  🇨🇷  COSTA RICA

 

PANAMA POSSE AMAZON SIDETRIP

 

The tide is out and SY SERENITY is high and dry.

Mark and Kathryn on SY SERENITY carefully planned and careened their vessel earlier this week.

Report:

6h45 min for hull exposure. Keels exposed (dry land) about 4 hours. 

Touchdown” was 07:45. Refloating at 16:45. Very decent window.

 

Hokipa's Track

 

Our “landing spot” elevation was 2.7 feet.

DOWN WIND MARINE AND THE PANAMA POSSE

This was the tidal chart on SERENITY'S Careening day

Furry crew, Lapa, was trying to help by rolling in the muddy sand.

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

 8) SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES  
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

Kristine cooling down with the dinghy in the Perlas, Panama 🇵🇦 

Recent report from SY COURAGE :

Our
Panama Canal Northern transit is done! We have experienced a manmade
marvel and know what it feels like to be on a six-lock water escalator
with a yacht. This has been an incredible experience - the engineering
of it all over 100 years ago boggles the mind; the professionalism of
all the lock workers and hired crew and pilot; the test of close-quarter
maneuvers required at all times to stay where you need to be; nesting
and un-nesting in really strong currents and narrow passages which test
your skills and nerves; the delicious food of breakfast burritos, ham
& cheese sandwiches, chips and salsa, and a lasagna, garlic bread
and salad Kristine served made the entire passage a culinary
extravaganza; and the elation of completing a dream passage is now woven
into our tapestry called life. Truly that was a great day! And,
we thank Erick Galvez for his stewardship and excellent instructions,
equipment rentals and line handlers. Everything progressed where, when,
and how as Erick said it would...

9) POSSE PERK: 

SHARING INTEL ON CHART ACCURACY
  

Blue line drawn in over chart showing large actual reef extension to be cautious of.

SY FRENCH KISSING LIFE  Trip Report:

FYI all, here at the eastern end of San Blas, (Panama) just
off village of Ustupo, the Navionics charts are completely off
regarding the reef indicated above. If passing this way, take note.

As
we were approaching the supposed safe area indicated on the chart to
continue moving out and away from shore, northbound, we could see
breaking waves in a miles long line. Thought we were in the wrong place
initially, but eventually figured out that it is simply unmarked. The
reef that is indicated on Navionics probably extends at about 2 miles
farther west. Submerged at all times, but in high seas, it creates a
surf line.

Also, the Bauhaus waypoints have been spot on throughout this section of coast.

SY FRENCH KISSING LIFE 🇺🇸 Tess&John – Bavaria 45’


FRENCH KISSING LIFE
FRENCH KISSING LIFE
Marinas

10) MARINA CHIAPAS, MEXICO 🇲🇽

 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

14° 41.67′ N 092° 25.185′ W

marina

DISCOUNTS AT THE MARINA CHIAPAS FOR PARTICIPATING VESSELS

7 days – 1 day free

2 weeks – 2 days free

three weeks monthly fee

Night use of the barbecue area and luck for the participating boats, if

free use of the pool

a little party when we have 10 boats as a happy hour in the pool

CONTACT

Tel: +52 962.111.82.91

Tel: +52 962.620.40.38

EMAIL: memogarcia@marinachiapas.com.mx

EMAIL: rmarichal@marinachiapas.com.mx

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Marina Manager, Memo, (left) and office manager, Rolf (right)

Yachts
and sailboats of more than twenty countries have gone through Marina
Chiapas to feed and enjoy the surrounding area which makes this enclave a
mosaic of interesting characters from anywhere in the world. 

Marina
Chiapas has a water space for 70 large draft vessels and drydock with
space for 200.  Many sailors leave their vessels in Marina Chiapas
storage shelter during the hurricane season where they have a range of
services for maintenance.

Marina
Chiapas is located at the southernmost port in Mexico.  It is a
great location from which to explore the beautiful state of Chiapas.
Past Posse Members created this great guidebook to the birds one
can see while visiting Chiapas.  

PANAMA POSSE SUMMER SPECIAL 

JULY - OCTOBER for vessels  up to 60 feet 

$ 350 for mono-hulls x month
$ 400 for catamarans x month

chiapas

11) WATER MAKER MEMBRANE CARE

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Presently
Panama Posse members are well in the middle of their cruising 'season'
Regular use and maintenance of all our onboard systems is a big
part of life afloat.  Rich Boren of Cruise RO watermakers recently
shared an article about watermakers maintenance.  In it he
describes the typical lifespan of RO Membranes and what 'bad practices'
to avoid when living aboard and desalinizing water as a standard
practice aboard.  Sharing here to spread the wisdom from his
experience:

The
RO Membranes have a realistic lifespan of 5-7yrs.  The Membranes
are rated for 24Hours/Day 365Days/Year, so you will never wear a
membrane out early from over-using it.  In our experience the
reason membranes fail early is from what we call, CDT or "Client
Destructive Testing"...🤐

CDT consists of things like:

1. Letting the water maker sit for the off season without proper system storage reagents inside.

2.
Not keeping a Fresh Activated Carbon filter in your freshwater
flush loop and allowing Chlorine to oxidize and destroy the membrane.
What is the definition of "Fresh"?  Change it every 6
calendar months from the day it first gets wet...not 6 months of use,
but from the day it gets wet.

3.
Too long of intervals between running or fresh water flushing when out
cruising resulting in your product water getting "rotten egg smelly".
Doing this one time won't destroy the membrane, but that smell is
from rotting/dead animals in your water maker giving off hydrogen
sulfide gas.  Every time you do it, you are taking months away from
your Membrane life.

4.
Freeze Damage when the water maker is left in a freezing environment
without proper protection by using Propylene Glycol as a Preservative
and Winterizing agent.  (Another solution is to never keep your
boat where it freezes...stay in the warm Tropics my friends!

Cheers

From Rich Boren. Cruise RO 

12) GOOD NAUTICAL: 

ISLA DEL TIGRE  🇭🇳  HONDURAS

in Gulfo Fonseca

GOOD NAUTICAL

Isla
Tigre is a Honduran island in Gulfo Fonseca.  This anchorage can
be used as a Papagayo anchorage sheltered from chop behind El Tigre and
small rock islands. Tuck in as far as your draft will allow. The passage
between El Tigre and the rocks is shoal and dries at low water.

Good Nautical ISLA TIGRE

Approach to Isla el Tigre a truly volcanic  island

AMAPAL

 Anchorage ⚓ 13° 178 N -87° 38 W  10.00 ft 3.00 m 

Isla El TIgre

SIGN UP FOR THE 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

13) LINTON BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

09° 36.8566′ N   079° 34.8383′ W

 

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GREETINGS ALL Panama Posse MEMEBERS !

It
is our pleasure to have our beautiful marina as station for all sea
adventurers. Located in Puerto Lindo, Colon, Panama, we have a
strategical geographical position for hurricanes safe haven and last
stop heading to or from the San Blas Islands.

Our
Marina offers 80+ slips with 7+ moorings with enough depth for shafts
up to 5 meters, fuel station, restaurants, 24 hr. security, dry storage
and the biggest Travel Lift in Panama with a capacity of hauling out up
to 160 tons!

We
will give all Panama Posse members a discount of 15% for daily and
weekly rates in our slips as well as a 30% discount in haul outs and
work areas in our yard. Just remember to mention your membership when
arriving.

Excited to meet all voyagers,

Brian Davis

brian@lintonbaymarina.com

Kenisha

Kenisha@lintonbaymarina.com

OFFICE CONTACT Kenisha. +507 6833-7211

 

 

 

 

14) LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES

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“The Journey is the Destination”

15) MEET THE FLEET ⛵ SY PINTA

Maarten, Marianne, Daniel (11), & Matias (9)

Hi,
we’re Maarten, Marianne, Daniel (11) and Matias (9), on board sv Pinta.
We’re a Dutch family, sailing towards the Netherlands, where we aim to
arrive coming summer. We (Maarten and Marianne) left the Netherlands in
2011 with Pinta, a steel van de Stadt Caribbean 40. We sailed south
towards Argentina and Chile and we thoroughly enjoyed Tierra del Fuego
and Patagonia. In spring 2013 Daniel was born in Valdivia, Chile. Once
he was big enough and we felt comfortable sailing again, we went onto
the Pacific. From Juan Fernandez to Easter Island, the Marquesas and the
Tuamotus, we went up to Hawaii and then made landfall again in Sitka,
Alaska. We slowly sailed down along the coast towards Vancouver Island,
as by that time our second son, Matias was on the way. He was born in
Victoria, Canada at the end of 2014.


As we didn’t feel like sailing many long distances with two small
children at that time, we decided to stop for a while. We found work
teaching at an International school in Armenia, so we left the boat on
Vancouver Island and went there. After five fantastic years in Armenia,
we changed to a similar school in Northern Italy and stayed for three
years.

With
the boys growing up, but before high school age, we felt it was a good
time to come back to the boat and take a year together with the four of
us and sail back to the Netherlands. Last fall, we sailed down the west
coast of North America towards Panama and having just transited the
canal, we feel we are about halfway home. In the coming months, we’ll
make our way north in the Caribbean to cross the Atlantic in May.

We
have had a wonderful trip so far. Being on the boat with the four of
us, spending time together, exploring, swimming, sailing, but also doing
chores and school together feels really good. Simultaneously, it also
feels really good to sail home. It is time for us the settle, stay in
one place for a while and have the boys enjoy school, friends ,and
family throughout their teenage years. At least, that’s the plan for
now…

SY PINTA 🇳🇱 Maarten & Marianne & Daniel & Matias - Van de Stadt Caribbean 40′


PINTA
PINTA

PINTA

16) POSSE SWAG

 

SHOP

 


 GET A PANAMA POSSE  HAT ! 
ORDER ONE NOW 

 

 

17)  BAHIA EL SOL 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR 
🚫
DO NOT ENTER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

One
of the Panama Posse vessels on a Thursday's bar entry hit the bottom -
broke of it's keel and sunk following the pilot vessel into the estuary -
this is a devastating loss for Mark and we will do everything to
support him -

DO NOT ENTER THE ESTUARY 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
🚫

THE RISKS ARE  TOO HIGH !!!
YOU CAN LOOSE YOUR VESSEL 

the bar

UNTIL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE MET 

🚫 DO NOT ENTER

  • AN ACCIDENT REPORT 
  • DREDGING AND RE-DREDGING SCHEDULES
  • WRITTEN PILOT VESSEL PROCEDURES 
  • CHANNEL MARKERS 
  • VALIDATED AND UPDATED  GPS COORDINATES 
  • CLEAR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • STANDARDIZATION & CONSISTENCY 
  • KNOW DEPTH THROUGHOUT THE ENTRANCE 
  • EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
  • COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
 

 

 

DO NOT ENTER THE ESTUARY 
🚫

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ALERT 

 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR LAND TRIPS

Situational awareness

1. KNOW THE SAFETY CONTEXT OF PLACES YOU PLAN TO CRUISE 

  • Familiarize yourself with the Caribbean Safety Network
  • Talk with fellow posse members that have gone places you plan to go.
  • Be open minded, courteous and respectful of locals.
  • Follow your gut.  Go where and when you feel safe.

2. KNOW REPATRIATION LAWS IN THE COUNTRIES YOU PLAN TO CRUISE TO WHEN TAKING CREW ACROSS INTERNATIONAL BORDERS 

  • different countries have different rules.  
  • know the rules where you are going
  • long
    passages can strengthen crew relations...they can also ruin crew
    relations.  Be very considerate when bringing on crew and crossing
    international borders.

 3. SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR LANDTRIPS

 In
a dynamic situation, situational awareness is embedded in a loop where
the environment affects SA and decisions made under a particular level
of SA affect the environment

  •     Learn to Predict Events
  •     Identify Elements Around You
  •     Trust Your Feelings
  •     Limit Situational Overload
  •     Avoid Complacency
  •     Be Aware of Time
  •     Begin to Evaluate and Understand Situations
  •     Actively Prevent Fatigue

For more on this topic please head to

https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/managing-stress-arousal-for-optimal-performance-a-guide-to-the-warrior-color-code/

Situational awareness

4)  “Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.” 

Make 4 left turns to see if you are being followed 
( unless you ar looking for a parking spot )  

The
theory behind this is that if you make 4 turns then you are
successfully completing a circle from your original starting point. If
the person/car is still behind you after you have made a circle, you are
most likely being followed.

In that case make your way to the nearest 5 star hotel and ask to speak with the hotels security officer 

18)  MUST SEE: 

COCOS ISLAND NATIONAL PARK, COSTA RICA  🇨🇷 

In
December 2021 Costa Rican President, Carlos Alvarado, signed a decree
expanding the Cocos Island National Park, increasing the fully protected
area in their Pacific waters by almost 53,000 square kilometers. 

Cocos
Island National Park, located 550 km off the Pacific coast of Costa
Rica, is the only island in the tropical eastern Pacific with a tropical
rainforest. Its position as the first point of contact with the
northern equatorial counter-current, and the myriad interactions between
the island and the surrounding marine ecosystem, make the area an ideal
laboratory for the study of biological processes. The underwater world
of the national park has become famous due to the attraction it holds
for divers, who rate it as one of the best places in the world to view
large pelagic species such as sharks, rays, tuna and dolphins.

The
Committee inscribed Cocos Island National Park under natural criteria
and  because of the critical habitats the site provides for marine
wildlife including large pelagic species, especially sharks.

 

hammerheads

 

There are four main bays to explore. 

 

revillafifedos

 

The island rises steeply out of the ocean with lush and diverse vegetation.

 

ancient volcano

 

Coco Island Anchorage

 

shark

 

The underwater world is a major attraction at Isla Cocos

 

manta ray

 

Swimming Turtle in Costa Rica's Galapagos

Fish are protected around Isla Cocos

Isla
Coco was not always so protected.  The island is said to have been
discovered by a Spanish pilot, Joan Cabezas, in 1526. Thanks to its
palm trees and plentiful drinking water, this oceanic island became very
well known. During the 17th and 18th centuries, it served as an
excellent hide-away for the pirates who flourished along the Pacific
coast of Spanish America.  Supposedly there are at least three
buried treasures on the island.  Fishing and extracting activities
are banned at Isla Cocos so the fabled treasures remain....or do they?

https://goodnautical.com/costa-rica/point-interest/cocos-island-national-park

 

19)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

https://panamaposse.com/portside-marina

 

Ft Laudedale

The impressive Ft. Lauderdale billion dollars worth of boats  

20)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     
 

https://panamaposse.com/safe-harbor-south-bay

 

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
Panama Canal Map

22) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Thanks and best regards,

Marcus

Marcus Santana

General Manager

Marcus.Santana@waypointyacht.com

 


International Business Park
Building 3855, office 201
Panama Pacifico / Panama

 

Phone: +507-310 9891 ext.206

AOH: +507-310 9892 (24/7)

Mob: +507 6427-8099

 

Panama Birds

 

23) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

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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24) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

atlantic posse

 

ATLANTIC POSSE  
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Madeira Natural Park, Madeira

 

Madeira Natural Park 🇵🇹  Madeira 

Atlantic Posse 24

Atlantic Posse '24

 

Sign up now

 

Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

SAN JUAN
 

south pacific posse

 

25) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 


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Registration Fees

 

 

SPP

 


SIGN UP FOR SEASON 4 
At ease in the Cook ISlands

The Amazing 🇨🇰  Cook Islands just a quick sail west from French Polynesia 

South Pacific Posse BUrgees

South Pacific Posse burgees available now in Panama & soon in FP 

Marquesas

The impressive Volcanic Island formations in the South Pacific  

Nawi Island PArty

Nawi Island Event August 31 2024 - come party and mingle with the Cruising Fleet 

Nawi ISland Event

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san blas

FLEET UPDATE 2024-03-03

 

Panama Posse

 

San BLas Emoji Island

PANAMA POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

MARCH 3, 2024

"What is the one thing that you’d never be able to sell in the market? Common sense! Those who have it wouldn’t need to buy it. Those who don’t have it wouldn’t know what to do with it.” 

Jimmy Cornell ― 200,000 Miles: A Life of Adventure

TOP NEWS  

  • Beautiful Sky, Fresh Caught Fish and Friends: Pretty Much says it all
  • Upcoming Panama Posse Events  
  • Snowbird Moon 🌕 Photos from Along the Route 🇲🇽  🇨🇷  🇵🇦  
  • Season 7 Award Entries: Picture of the Year & Most Unwanted Guest
  • Sailing and Cruising Legend Jimmy Cornell surveys the Global Yachting Status
  • Posse Perk: Team sailing the Guatemalan Coast 🇬🇹
  • The Harpy Eagle: the National Bird of Panama 🇵🇦
  • Good Nautical: Urraca Island AKA Monkey Island, Panama 🇵🇦
  • Meet the Fleet: SV ZORBA
  • Safety Alert: Have a Plan and Ways to Harden your Vessel Entry Points
  • BAHAMAS and BEYOND CORRUPTION MAP 
  • MUST SEE: Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
  • News from Other Oceans

🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹 

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

268 Yachts are signed up 
 From 23 Ensigns 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

BEAUTIFUL SKY, FRESH FISH, AND FRIENDS...

PRETTY MUCH SAYS IT ALL

Fluffy cloud looking like a crocodile over Golfito, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 

(and there are crocs here!)

SY BOUNDLESS   🇺🇸   Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′

Entry into biggest fish caught 

Catching Keepers in Mexican Waters. 🇲🇽 

SY VOYAGER 🇺🇸 Ed & Liz - Hylas 54'

VOYAGER Ed
VOYAGER Liz
image

Cruising at it's best!

Glenn
on C-Ya, Ed and Steve from Voyager and Robin and Tad from Bisou. Ed
supplied the freshly caught mahi mahi ( see photo above), Tad grilled
the fish and Robin prepared salad, focaccia and chocolate cake! All
washed down with a Chilean Malbec!

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

SY C-YA 🇺🇸  Glenn – Island Packet 38.8’

BISOU Robin
BISOU Tad
CY-A Glenn

2) JOIN THIS NEXT OCEAN POSSE EVENT IN BELIZE

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

>> RSVP HERE <<


RSVP NOW 

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline>

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.
Bring cash - yacht club does not accept credit cards 

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

SAFE APPROACH

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

Placnencia yacht club belize
 

BELIZE

 

3) FULL SNOWBIRD MOON RISING 

OVER CENTRAL AMERICA THIS WEEK

🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹

Panama Posse & Belize

Clear sky over Isla Isabel, Mexico 🇲🇽 

SV ZORBA 🇲🇭 Tomer &Limor – Tayana 48’


ZORBA - Tomer
ZORBA - Limor
ZORBA - Laura the Sheep
summerbreeze and cheistry

Moonrise over Herradura, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

MY ROLLING THUNDER 🇺🇸 Bruce, Janis & Rosa – Horizon 42’


ROLLING THUNDER
368220367
368220367

Moon over Panama Bay  🇵🇦  

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

COURAGECOURAGE

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

TWO NEW ENTRIES FOR ONE POSSE VESSEL

FIRST: PICTURE OF THE SEASON

Morning on the Guatemalan coast 🇬🇹 

SECOND: MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR

Poor guy flew into our window last night then walked around the deck a bit dazed for a while. 🇸🇻 

The ingrate

MY TIDINGS OF JOY 🇺🇸 Jeff & Joy - DeFever 52′

tidings of joy
Tidings of Joy

ANNUAL PANAMA POSSE AWARDS:

  • 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)
  • FLUFFY CLOUD AWARD 
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Dreamer

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

swim party

Shore excursion planning from the cockpit of SV PAUSE


PAUSEPAUSEPAUSEPAUSE

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR PYC
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) SAILING AND CRUISING LEGEND JIMMY CORNELL

SURVEYS THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF CRUISING BOATS

 

PANAMA POSSE AMAZON SIDETRIP

 

Sailboat turning off the ocean and into into Zihuatenejo Bay, Mexico 🇲🇽 at sunset.

Photo by Panama Posse member SV Lost Pearl

Cruising
World Magazine just published an interesting article by Jimmy Cornell
about the global movement of cruising vessels.  Jimmy Cornell has a
passion for data.  He has conducted multiple surveys for almost 40
years to get a sense of how many boats are out cruising, where boats
are cruising, and what kinds of boats are cruising.

Some
may find aspects of his report surprising, others may find his report
exactly as expected.  Nonetheless, the numbers are interesting to
consider.  He looks at hotspots in three different Oceans: the
Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian.  He shares numbers of boats
that checked into various hotspots in 2022 as compared to 2010 and 2016.

In
the Pacific Ocean one of the Cornell's datapoints is the number of
boats going through the Panama Canal from the north and the south.
Many Panama Posse boats are among the boats going through the
Canal this season.  SV COURAGE will be one of the northbound boats in the Panama Canal this season.  For now they are enjoying sailing in Panama Bay.

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/crE0pTnz6ZE?si=Yp8ql5DcwqZXeHwJ

 

Jimmy
Cornell has been a remarkable influence and inspiration in the
Bluewater Cruising world for decades.  He has published over a
dozen boos on the subject, circumnavigated the globe multiple times, and
inspired countless people to taste the salt in the air and the freedom
on the water themselves.  

In
a conversation with Helen Fretter in 2021, Jimmy shared a bit more
about the freedom that he found on the ocean and what it means to him:

“I
grew up behind the Iron Curtain under a dictatorship in a communist
regime, my father died in prison as a political prisoner, when I was 19 I
tried to escape but I was shot. I couldn’t get out of the country.

“What
is liberty? What is freedom? We really only know what it is when we
lose it. Once you’ve tasted freedom – and I hadn’t tasted freedom when I
was young – but once I had, I realized that a career is not what
matters in life. In life what matters is to take advantage of that hard
won freedom. And it’s what I’ve done for the rest of my life.

“I’ve
given up things, but I don’t care because I always wanted to be free to
do whatever I wanted. I did not want to take freedom for granted.”

In 1975 Jimmy Cornell set out on a 6 year blue water adventure with his wife and two kids aboard their vessel SV ADVENTURA.
He was a reporter for the BBC World Service and shared his
observations with the world over the course of their adventures.

 

jimmy cornell and some taking noonsights

 

Jimmy Cornell and his son Ivan taking a noonsight (circa 1975?)

Jimmy Cornell's various global voyages

To
this day, Jimmy Cornell says the very best cruising was when his entire
family was aboard.  Together they could all be themselves.
When he and his family set sail in the 70’s there were far few
cruising yachts much less cruising families.  In his recently
published Cruising World article he compares the data from his recent
survey of cruising boats to previous surveys.  The amount of
cruising families is among the data points he looks at across his
surveys.  

Cruising
has changed and is changing.  The same can be said about access to
information and the weather.  Jimmy is a data collector and
approaches the topic of 'change' with numbers and facts.  

 

World Cruising Routes

 

the bible or quintessential dream board  for cruising sailors  
WORLD CRUISING ROUTES 

 7) YOUR WANDERING SOUL
lies at the heart of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

SY YO-D-YO at sunset in Starfish beach, Panama 🇵🇦 

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

8) POSSE PERK: 
🎁

HAVING A TEAM
  

Mini Power Posse having piña colada’s on MV Muirgen with Summer Breeze and Splinters. 🇲🇽 🇸🇻  🇬🇹 

Eric and Kim about MV SPLINTERS reports on the Posse perk of Having a Team:

We
had an easy trip and good seas from Chiapas to El Salvador…and an
exciting but nice ride into the bay. While in Guatemala we met many Long
Line pangas…one came close to say hello and stayed by our side videoing
and taking pics. Then left and came back again for several more
minutes. We were traveling with Muirgen, Summer Breeze and Tidings of
Joy and we were so thankful for the caravan support. Nothing happened
but an exchange of smiles and photos, but was great to have boats on the
radio that were ready to come to our aid if needed! Thank you Panama
Posse team for making this lifestyle a lot more safe and comfortable.-

FLARE TESTING

Visiting panga off the coast of Guatemala 🇬🇹 

MV SPLINTERS 🇺🇸 Eric & Kim - American Marine Grand Banks 42′

SPLINTERS Kim
SPLINTERS Eric

9) 🇲🇽 MARINA Y CLUB DE YATES ISLA CORTÉS 
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

 

marina

 

Nice to greet you, and thank you for contacting us.

We will gladly assist the Panama Posse  at the Marina & Club de Yates Isla Cortés.

Responding to your email we can give you a 10% discount on our rate,

CONTACT

Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortés

Altata Navolato, Sinaloa

+52 667 324 0446

comercialmcortes@gmail.com

Restaurant phone:+52 (672) 122 9908

North
from Mazatlan and only 45 minutes from Culiacán, Sinaloa´s Capital, you
can find a heavenly landscape with dunes and beautiful beaches bathed
by Mar de Cortés called Bahía de Altata.

window

AMENITIES

  • 40 spaces to house boats up to 150 feet
  • Draft of 2.3 meters
  • Electricity of 50 and 30 amps
  • Water
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Bathrooms
  • Showers
  • Wi fi.
 

 

75 Marinas sponsor the Panama Posse 

Marinas

10) THE HARPY EAGLE:

THE NATIONAL BIRD OF PANAMA  🇵🇦

by Russell Descheemaeker, age 13

The
Harpy Eagle is a majestic and powerful bird.  Its legs are as big
as a human wrist.  The female is bigger than the male and its claws
are as big as a grizzly bear's claws.  A harpy eagle once knocked a
BBC cameraman unconscious.  It would have killed him if not for
the bulletproof vest he had on.  

They
are very smart hunters.  For example, the harpy eagle will reveal
itself to monkeys to see how the monkeys responds.  If the monkey
is defending a pack, the monkeys will group up and taunt the harpy to
come closer so that they can rip the eagle apart together.   The
wiser Harpy eagle with fly away to find easier food.  If the
monkey runs in terror the eagle will pursue it's prey and attack.  

 

 

The
harpy eagles' range is from Peru to Mexico.  However, due to
deforestation they are now only seen in South America and Panama.
They live near and around jungles and they make their nest in the
tallest tree in their area.  Their range from their nest is 10km.
They patrol this range mercilessly.  They mate fore life and
do not share their range with any other harpy eagles...if they can help
it.

SV WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 Mike, Maurisa, Russell & Josea - Alajuela 48'

WHIRLWINDWHIRLWINDWHIRLWINDWHIRLWIND
 

 

11) GOOD NAUTICAL: 

🇵🇦 URRACA ISLAND – MONKEY REFUGE – ECO RESORT – PANAMA 🇵🇦 

GOOD NAUTICAL

Set
out at sea, Urraca is a mangrove island with no actual land, where
every structure has been built on stilts over the water.  The
island is located in the most pristine and secluded area of the Bocas
del Toro archipelago, on the northern Caribbean coast of Panama, and is
accessible via a 35 minute boat ride from Isla Colon.

 

Good Nautical MONKEY ISLAND

 

The
island is 100% powered by solar panels and solar lights. The eco-resort
collects their freshwater resources through a rain catchment system. To
avoid the use of plastic only stainless steel straws are available, and
we provide guests with unlimited drinking water in reusable glass
bottles. To conserve our resources bedding and towels are changed upon
request
.

Elevated walkways on the island

In
2013, Francine and Toutie moved to Urraca Private Island, where they
built a beautiful home among the mangroves.  They went on to build
Urraca Luxury Private Island with a love for nature. She wishes to share
her passion for the environment and the monkeys with those who come to
visit the island. She also wishes to give back to the land, and the
native Ngäbe by providing jobs for them and letting them be a part of
her dream.  Her dream is to live a simple life with nothing other
than her beloved monkeys, a plate of fresh lobster, and a cold glass of
rum.

Over
the years, Francine has adopted additional monkeys who were either
abandoned by their pet owners, or found orphaned due to habitat loss or
hunting in the wild. Now, all these monkeys belong to a troop where they
can socialize, groom, and play with other monkeys every day.

Francine with one of the local monkeys.


SIGN UP FOR THE 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

12) OCEAN WORLD MARINA 🇩🇴 
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

19° 49.655′  N 070°43.9833′ W 

 

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We are excited to welcome the Panama Posse to the Dominican Republic.

Enjoy our marina, services and amenities with our special welcome rates.

 

Jorge M. Fernandez

 

Jorge M. Fernandez

Director de Operaciones

Ocean World Marina

 

www.oceanworldmarina.com

info@oceanworldmarina.com

Mobile.: 809-669-7660                        

Tel.:       809-970-3373  Ext. 4004

Fax:       809-970-7987

Ocean
World is located on Cofresi beach, near town of Puerto Plata. With an
abundance of hotel rooms and recreation opportunities that include,
golf, fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, and even white water
rafting, Puerto Plata is already celebrated as an affordable Caribbean
vacation playground. Puerto Plata’s airport (POP) is a 30 minute drive,
and has daily flights from Miami, NYC and cities in Europe. Ocean World
Marina, now the only full-service marina located between the heavily
traveled Florida/Bahamas area and the Puerto Rico/Eastern Caribbean
region.

 

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The Bay from above

https://panamaposse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beach.jpg

Colorful shops along the Beach of Puerto Plata 

Puerto Plata

Impressive breakwaters along Dominican Republics north coast 

13) MEET THE FLEET 

SV ZORBA 🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Limor & Tomer

We are Limor(48) & Tomer(51) from sailing yacht Zorba- Tayana 48DS 2007

We have  retired 7/2022(both pharmacists), and started cruising full time.

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

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

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

Most of my experience is in the Mediterranean

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

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

We
began at Alameda where we found the boat, and after cruising the Baja
& the Sea Of Cortez, we are now on our way South⛵️ the plan is a
long stay at Costa Rica

2025 we plan sailing south to Panama and probably cross East to the Caribbean side.

ZORBA on the hook.

View from the cockpit of ZORBA

SV ZORBA 🇲🇭 Tomer &Limor – Tayana 48’


ZORBA - Tomer
ZORBA - Limor
ZORBA - Laura the Sheep

14) POSSE SWAG

 

SHOP

 


 GET A PANAMA POSSE  HAT ! 
ORDER ONE NOW 

 

 

15)  SAFETY ALERT:

Have a Plan 
🥷🏻
How to Harden Your Vessel's Access points

Stainless Steel Bars across over hatch entries

This
past week there have been alarming and heartbreaking incidents on both
ends of the Panama Posse route.  It is with deep sadness that we
learn of mariners being accosted and others disappearing for the moment
without resolution.

Both incidents and others in between are stark reminders that it is important to have an emergency plan and consider how to harden access points to you vessel.  There will be many different plans and that's fine...just having one is the most important part.

Below is a compilation of security systems that different mariners employ to keep their vessel and crew safe at anchor.  

PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR BEST PRACTICES TO SAFEGUARD ENTRY TO YOUR VESSEL editor@panamaposse.com

Gas

Deny entry to your vessel’s companion way with removable stainless steel bars

Motion Sensor Detects and records  any Human Movement day and night – and stores it in the cloud for later review 

Remote keychain for Audible alarms and sirens 

LED STROBE LIGHTS FOR YACHTS

LED Marine Flood Lights & Spreader Lights

Cowfence attached to housebank
  • A proper 12 Volt
    fence charger hooked up to the house bank and rigged across yacht
    Yacht Stanchions will create an electrifying welcome at night 

dogs can alert

Dogs that bark ( and wake up ) can be a deterrent.

take pictures of every small local vessels near your vessels – use a  flash so they know you are taking pictures of them …

Tack Mat with Spikes  Deterrent Outdoor  makes transom boarding painful –

just ask Joshua Slocum 

NERF tactical laser attachment – paintball filled with chlorine – maybe spray paint NERF black

Bear Spray

Bear spray GEL (which is more targeted than spray) part of the  boats security toolkit - not just in Alaska.

 

AIRHORN

 

AIR HORNS draw attention to problems

 

 

 Watch a video online at https://www.piratelights.com/

BAHAMAS & BEYOND 
PORT  CORRUPTION REPORTS     

https://panamaposse.com/corruption#map

We are only starting to scratch the surface of corruption in the Bahamas - please review the map 

 

https://panamaposse.com/corruption#reports

 

38+ CORRUPTION REPORTS 🇧🇸  BAHAMAS 

"Great
Inagua 2x-Mar-2x 1x:1x We arrived march 2x from DR and launched our
dinghy at 1 PM (I have a photo because the water was amazing).  We
tied up in the harbour and walked to the C&I offices in 2 separate
locations.  Approximately a 20 min walk.  A fellow cruiser who
had cleared in at this location told me to bring $80 in cash because
extra fees would be charged. We started with customs who charged us a $40
processing fee to be paid in cash only.  See receipt.  The
receipt looks official and even states a VAT is charged. Then we went to
immigration who charged us a $40 fee as well.  The receipt
states it’s an overtime fee, however we clearly arrived on a weekday at
approx 2 pm in the afternoon.   We finished both procedures by 3 pm
and were out of pocket $80 USD. Unfortunately the names of the officers
are not displaced on the receipts.  However the customs agent was
male and the immigration agent female."

EARLY WARNING 🇵🇦 PANAMA

in
presidential election years in Panama Port captains and Immigration
officials are notorious for adding new cash fees to zarpes and entry and
exit procedures - if you encounter them please report them here ->
yes you can report anonymously 

https://panamaposse.com/corruption#form

16)  MUST SEE: 

CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK 🇨🇷  COSTA RICA – 

OSA PENINSULA – 

PANAMA POSSE CENTRAL AMERICAN ROUTE

 

 

Formation of the Peninsula

The
history of the Osa Peninsula is steeped in geological mystery.
The Osa Peninsula is part of the tectonic plates collision of the
land bridge between North and South America that rose above the surface
of the water. The land bridge between these continents is in large part
responsible for the incredibly high biodiversity found in this area. The
Corcovado National Park within the peninsula is 4,178 hectares (10,324
acres) and  park ranges in elevation from sea level to 745
meters 

OSA

(0
– 2,444 feet). The Corcovado Park exemplifies the tropical rain forest,
with a abundance of species, spectacular buttresses, large woody vines
and abundant growth and trees and contains the complete tropical insect
ecosystem from Mexico to Panama. It has 23 miles of rugged beaches with
dense rain forest dropping into the Pacific Ocean.

OSA

Corcovado National Park is a land and sea Park

HUMANS ARRIVE

Native
tribes arrived on Osa Peninsula as far back as 6,000 BC, and various
indigenous groups such as the Chiriquí and Borucas hunted in the area.

The
nearby Isla del Caño  has a history of being struck by lightning
more than any other place in Central America. This is thought by locals
to be because Caño Island was a Pre-Columbian cemetery and the land is
believed to be sacred. Exceptional round Diquis stones have left behind
by a long lost civilization and several Panama Posse Boats have been on
the island to explore and dive via operators from Drake Bay.  

EXPLORERS AND PIRATES ARRIVE

In
March 1579, during his circumnavigation of the globe in the Golden
Hind, Sir Francis Drake visited the shores of the Osa and eventually
based his entourage from his name sake bay Bahía Drake  a small bay
on the north side of the Osa Peninsula.  It was used by Drake
during his raids on the Spanish Main in the 16th century and the
location of one of the British pirate’s fabled hidden treasures.

The
Area is best approached via the Drake Bay Anchorage on the Panama Posse
route from the NW entrance to the park which provides a spectacular
anchorage and a coastal hiking trail towards the park. In addition
several tour operators which are also based in Drake Bay for exceptional
exploring.  Access to the Park can also be made from Gulfo Dulce
to the south.  

This
national park provides the exclusive habitat for Costa Rica’s shyest
and most endangered inhabitants. Baird’s Tapirs, Jaguars, Scarlet
Macaws, Harpy Eagles, Red-backed squirrel monkeys and White-lipped
Peccaries. It is wet, remote and rugged, but the trails are decent and
features several camping areas near ranger stations. It is a tropical
rain forest in the purest sense with waterfalls and pools.

 

ancient volcano

 

Small waterfall in Corcovado National Park

Over
40 species of frogs including red-eyed tree, rain, glass, dink, and
poison arrow varieties, with dozens of snakes including a variety of
poisonous and Boas and the dreaded bushmaster, as well as 28 species of
lizards.

More
than 100 species of butterflies, 400 species of birds including 16
different hummingbirds and the largest number of scarlet macaws and ~
10,000 other insects species are native to the area

The
modern day history also pits the era of the gold-rush, banana
plantations, banana corporations, rebels and geopolitics against it each
other after 90+ years of human exploitation the jungle won and the park
constitutes the birthplace of Costa Rica’s ecotourism -> Follow the
link below to find out more about everything from the Park to it’s
controversial modern day history.

https://panamaposse.com/corcovado 

 

shark

 

creatures abound

 

hammerheads

 

Blue Butterflies 

 

manta ray

 

Jaguars live in Corcovado

 

 

Where the Jungle and Ocean meet.

 

17)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

https://panamaposse.com/portside-marina

 

https://panamaposse.com/south-bank-marina

 Located in the Provinciales 🇹🇨  TURKS AND CAICOS

providenciales

Chalk
Sound National Park is nearly landlocked, yet a winding channel does
connect it to the ocean and Caicos Banks off the south of
Providenciales.

Because
of Chalk Sound’s protected status as a national park, powered
watercraft use is prohibited. The main attraction for most visitors is
sightseeing by road on the southern side, or as a kayaking and paddle
boarding destination.

18)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     
 

MARINE EXCHANGE

 

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
Panama Canal Map

20) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Panama Dolphins

21) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

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 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

22) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
🧭
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

atlantic posse

 

ATLANTIC POSSE  
SIGN UP NOW

 

Saba

 

Madeira Natural Park 🇵🇹  Madeira 

Atlantic Posse 24

Atlantic Posse '24 Burgee

 

Sign up now

 

Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

Murcia
 

south pacific posse

 

23) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 


REGISTER NOW 
 

Registration Fees

 

 

SPP

 


SIGN UP FOR SEASON 4 
At ease on Pasage

The Amazing 🇨🇰  Cook Islands just a quick sail west from French Polynesia 

South Pacific Posse BUrgees

South Pacific Posse burgees available now in Panama & soon in FP 

Marquesas

The welcoming and seafaring Polynesians in the Maquesas

Nawi Island PArty

Nawi Island Event August 31 2024 - come party and mingle with the Cruising Fleet 

New Zealand

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL · YOUR CREW · YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Mission

 OUR MISSION

  • Make traveling for yacht owners easier, transparent and better informed.
  • Generate group buying power with discounts in marinas and with service providers
  • Pass on relevant information to help fellow participants in a timely manner without personal opinions
  • Identify, document and reduce risks
  • Allow for flexibility and reduce pressures due to schedules
oceanposse.com
 

OP

 

 


FLEET UPDATE 2024-02-25

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

galapagos

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

[I]t is the wine that leads me on,

the wild wine

that sets the wisest man to sing

at the top of his lungs,

laugh like a fool – it drives the

man to dancing... it even

tempts him to blurt out stories

better never told.

 The Odyssey - Homer 

TOP NEWS  

  • Exploring the Magic of the Sun in Pictures This Week 🇲🇽 🇵🇦 🇪🇨 🇧🇸
  • Season 7 Award Entries: Highest Wind Recorded
  • The outstanding Galapagos Adventures 🇪🇨
  • Posse Members help each other across many miles 🇲🇽 🇵🇦
  • Overland journey in El Salvador & Guatemala 🇸🇻 🇬🇹
  • Good Nautical: Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
  • Belize: A Tiny World Leader in Sustainable Development 🌴
  • Meet the Fleet: SY EVER AFTER  👫
  • Safety Alert: Navigating with Multiple Sources 🛰️
  • Security Alerts: Corruption in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 and beyond
  • MUST SEE: Sian Ka’am Biosphere  🇲🇽 
  • Cruising Yachts ⛵ for sale 

🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹 

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

266 Yachts are signed up - JOIN YOUR POSSE 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Bahamas Life!  Bimini to Berry's.🇧🇸 

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny – Lagoon 42’

DA MMAD CAT Danny
DA MMAD CAT Andrea
DA MMAD CAT Chloe

San Blas Islands , Panama🏝️lives up to the hype. Tons of “Jack approved” beaches 🇵🇦

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
image

SY SONG OF THE SEA enjoying the Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos, Ecuador 🇪🇨 

SY SONG OF THE SEA 🇺🇸  Grant & Aliona & Irina & Anastasia - Lagoon 49′

Song of the Sea
song of the sea
song of the sea
song of the sea

2) SAVE THE DATE : 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

 

Panama Posse

 

 

RSVP
 HERE 
   

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline
 

RSVP
   

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

SAFE APPROACH

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

Docks in Belize
 

BELIZE

 

3) THE MAGIC THE SUN WORKED THIS WEEK

IN PICTURES

Panama Posse & Belize

Cayó Icacos looking at the East coast of Puerto Rico, USA  🇺🇸 sunset

SY OZ  🇺🇸  Sue & Steve - Catana 40′

OZ SusanOZ Steven
summerbreeze and cheistry

Approaching Vista Mar Marina 🇵🇦  Panama 

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

COURAGECOURAGE
Sunset by Carinthia

Sunset in San Blas 🇵🇦   Panama

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar & Susan - Lagoon 44′

Dietmar
CARINTHIA suzanne
CARINTHIA Maxi

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

 ONE NEW HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ENTRY

40kts on the dock in Vista Mar Marina, Panama 🇵🇦 

SY TIAMAT 🇺🇸 Stephanie & Owen – Fountaine Pajot 44’

TIAMAT - Owen
Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse 

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD
  • BEST INTERPRETATION OF A CLOUD AWARD 

Dreamer

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

land trip

WHEN 2 OR MORE PANAMA POSSE YACHTS MEET IT BECOMES A 
PPP 
PANAMA POSSE PARTY 

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR CARI
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) GALAPAGOS 🇪🇨  ADVENTURES

 

Galapagos

 

The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

The
Panama Posse, once a handful of vessels collectively sailing south
along the Pacific Coast of the Central America, has grown to 264 vessels
and become part of a larger Posse: the Ocean Posse.  The Ocean
Posse consists of three sailing groups: The Atlantic Posse, The Panama
Posse, and the South Pacific Posse.  

SV SONG OF THE SEA is part of both the Panama Posse and the South Pacific Posse.  SONG OF THE SEA left Panama in mid December for the Galapagos.  Below are some photos of their Galapagos Adventures.  

Grant reports in short: "Galapagos has been Great."

 

Hokipa's Track

 

Grant and Irina in San Christobal, Galapagos, Ecuador

DOWN WIND MARINE AND THE PANAMA POSSE

Taking in the Galapagos by boat.

Taking in the Galapagos overland.

SY SONG OF THE SEA 🇺🇸 Grant, Irina, Aliona, Anastasia - Lagoon 50′

Song of the Sea
song of the sea
song of the sea
song of the sea

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

 7) SHARE YOUR SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION 
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

Da MMad Cat leaving Key Biscayne for Bimini, a lighthouse to guide them.

8) POSSE PERK: MARINERS HELPING EACH OTHER TROUBLESHOOT LIFE AT SEA IN REAL TIME
  

FLARE TESTING

The Cruisers outboard engine is a very important piece of equipment.

No
matter where a vessel is in the world, the outboard motor on its tender
is ideally performing in tip top shape for trips to and from the
mothership.  Last week a vessel in Mexico and a vessel in Panama
happened to be troubleshooting their outboard engines.  

Same issue, different location, No problem.

One vessel wrote asking for a mechanic referral while another replied, "mechanic  literally fixed this yesterday on our same outboard" and shared a picture of a corroded wire.

"The wire from battery to engine is not marine grade and needed to be replaced."  

Dietmar from CARINTHIA in Panama helping Mark from SERENITY in Mexico through the mire.

Panama Posse members have a private group chat in which they ask questions and share facts and findings.  

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸  Dietmar & Susan - Lagoon 44′

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

Dietmar
CARINTHIA suzanne
CARINTHIA Maxi
SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK
 

POSSE PERK 
Watch this video about  YACHT WIRE SIZING CONNECTIONS FUSES BASICS   yachts presented  by BOAT HOW TO with ABYC Standards extraordinaire  Nigel Calder 

 

https://panamaposse.com/seminars#wire

 

Marinas

9) TURTLE CAY MARINA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

09° 35.935′ N  079° 26.3233′ W

marina

We are excited to Sponsor the Panama Posse with the following discounts !

  • 15 % discounts on slips; or stay 4 nights, pay for 3
  • Long term discounts of at least 15 %, depending on length of stay
  • 15 % discount on metered electric service
  • free delivery service to your yacht from Panama City
  • unlimited use of our large shower- change- bathrooms and full coin operated laundry
  • unlimited use of our covered social area and B-B-Q
  • free unlimited use of our beaches, beach huts and bath rooms
  • free unlimited use of our fresh water swimming pools except Saturdays or Sundays. (Unless you’re a hotel guest).
  • 15 % discount on food and drinks at our restaurants
  • 15 % discount at our hotel
  • exclusive personnel transfer service to or from Panama City or airport for $50. (Max. 3 persons)

CONTACT

Cell/Whatsapp  +(507) 6671-6625

Office +507 302 2100

info@turtlecaymarina.com

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AMENITIES

  • Slips up to 120 feet
  • 100 amp pedestals
  • 30 miles away from San Blas
  • Fresh water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fuel dock
  • Yacht club
  • Beach bar
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Bathrooms
  • Showers
  • White sandy beaches
  • Taxi service
  • 24-hour security
  • Services
  • Fuel Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bottom Jobs
  • Haul out
  • Stands
  • Blocks
  • Pressure wash
  • Light scrape
  • Temporary letter

10) SY EVER AFTER GOES OVERLAND IN

EL SALVADOR  🇸🇻   AND GUATEMALA  🇬🇹 

Santa Ana Volcano National Park, El Salvador

Trip Report:

Much
of El Salvador and Guatemala is rich volcanic soil and the trees and
farm land reflect its richness. It’s beautiful. We rented a car for 6
days at a cost of $260. If given the choose an SUV is more appropriate
considering all the speed bumps. We grounded out on many of them. We
began our trip at 6am. Drove to the Santa Ana Volcano national park
(in El Salvador).
We hike around for an hour or so. If we did it again we’d opt for a day
hike around the crater using a guide. (It’s mandatory). Next, we drove
to Juayua where we met our 7 Waterfalls guide (
who) took us by
combie to the head of the trail. In all we saw 10 incredible waterfall
in a total of three hours. One of them we climbed up and through so it
was quite exciting. Later that evening we met up with Steve and Lela (
SV WHATIF) and Brandon and Heather at a local Airbnb.

The next morning we drove to Lago De Atitlan (in Guatemala) about 4 hours north. Lago De Atitlan was gorgeous. Our Airbnb host was very kind. We met Eric and Kim Paulson from (SV) SPLINTERS here
as well. The home slept 10. It would be a great place to invite 3-4
other boaters to share inthe fun. We had a daily grounds keeper Edio and
a house maid Katrina. We arranged for both breakfast/dinners to be
served which was a huge treat.

https://abnb.me/Gv1uokBOoHb

The
town of Cerro De Oro is surrounded by coffee plantations. The people
are shy but friendly. Most dress in traditional Guatemalan attire. The
men all wear hats and the women wear colorful, hand woven tops and
shirts.  We saw a lot of men carrying heavy bundles of firewood on
their backs and the women with tubs of goods to sell. It was the first
time in awhile we felt like we were somewhere pleasantly different. We
explored the nearby town of Santiago by car. It had a lot of great
shopping. The next day we rented a boat to explore the town of San Juan.
There we sat through a demonstration of cotton coloring and weaving. We
learned it was a requirement for young girls to weave cotton in order
to marry. It takes roughly 1 month to weave a normal sized covering.
Everything is done by hand. We had lunch in San Pablo. It’s a hippie
town with a lot of free loving people, healthy food and yoga. We spent 3
days at Lago De Atitlan and could have easy stayed longer. Driving back
we stopped at Antigua, Guatemala. Antiqua is a tourist town with lots
of shopping, coffee and great restaurants. It was a holy holiday. We
hadn’t made any reservations for accommodations so we drove the
Guatemala City for the night. Guatemala City is huge. It was Sunday. Had
we given it more thought we would of like to explore the town to
provision or buy a few things for the boat. We did stop at Walmart in
San Salvador on our way back to Bahia Del Sol. All in all it was a great
trip which we highly recommend.

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Meeting up with boat friends inland is extra fun!

Touring in the mountains.

Street Vendor

Women balancing her load and walking down the street.

Walking Street with dappled shade

Visiting colorful markets

So many colors of yarn for weaving

young weaver

One of our lovely accommodations.  Not a bad view.

Is this a fairy tale?

SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸 Andrew & Laura - Jeanneau 44′

Ever After

Ever After
SAILING EVER AFTER

 

11) GOOD NAUTICAL: 

BAHIA BALLENA, COSTA RICA 🇨🇷 

GOOD NAUTICAL

Bahia
Ballena is on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica on the Nicoya peninsula.
The large bay of Bahia Ballena lies 14NM from Isla Cabo Blanco and is a
favorite anchorage for cruisers passing through Costa Rica as well as
for boats planning to explore the Golfo de Nicoya. 

BOUNDLESS REPORTS:

We
were at Bahia Ballena, on the north east side. There’s a cool little
calm Anchorage in front of a small lodge/restaurant. Highly recommended!

TIAMAT REPORTS:

We
had excellent wildlife spotting at the south anchorage there. Huge
flocks of macaws and found a surprisingly decent grocery store in the
little town!

 

Good Nautical Bahia Ballena

 

MV CRACKERJACK, SV HALO and SV SERENITY enjoying Ballena Bay, CR.


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12) BELIZE  🇧🇿 

A TINY WORLD LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 

Pristine Belize coastline

Belize
truly offers a diverse and stunning array of natural wonders, making it
a paradise for eco-tourists. From the world's second-largest barrier
reef teeming with marine life to the dense jungles inhabited by howler
monkeys and jaguars, Belize's landscapes are rich and varied. Exploring
Belize means discovering its mountain pine forests, palm-fringed
beaches, expansive rivers, mysterious caves, and picturesque coral
atolls surrounded by vibrant reefs. Whether you're an adventurer seeking
thrilling outdoor activities or a nature enthusiast yearning to immerse
yourself in the wonders of the natural world, Belize has something to
offer everyone. In essence, Belize is not just a destination; it's an
invitation to explore and connect with nature in its purest form.
Whether you're relaxing on a secluded beach, trekking through lush
rainforests, or diving into crystal-clear waters, every moment in Belize
is a testament to the breathtaking beauty of our planet.

 

But
what makes Belize a little more special than other top destinations?
Belize is at the forefront of sustainable development in the region.

Protected Mangroves in Belize are part of their efforts to better the planet.

FOUR OF BELIZE'S KEY EFFORTS AT 

IMPROVING HUMAN IMPACT ON THE PLANET INCLUDE:

1. Mangrove Preservation

 

Belize's
innovative approach to maximizing the benefits of its mangrove forests
is truly remarkable and sets a precedent for other coastal nations
worldwide. By recognizing the potential of blue carbon initiatives,
Belize is not only addressing climate change but also promoting economic
growth and sustainability.

 

The
commitment to preserve and rejuvenate a significant portion of mangrove
forests by 2030, based on evidence from the study conducted by Stanford
University and other international research institutions, demonstrates
Belize's dedication to environmental conservation and resilience against
climate change impacts.

 

The
concept of blue carbon, which refers to the carbon sequestration
potential of coastal ecosystems like mangroves, salt marshes, and
seagrasses, offers a nature-based solution to mitigate greenhouse gas
emissions. Belize's initiative highlights the importance of recognizing
and leveraging the carbon storage capacity of these ecosystems.

 

The
integration of scientific research with stakeholder engagement and
policymaking demonstrates a holistic approach to conservation and
sustainable development. By modelling different conservation and
restoration scenarios, Belize can predict and optimize the additional
benefits, such as reduced flood risk, enhanced tourism, and improved
fisheries, while preserving vital ecosystems.

 

Many
studies emphasize the importance of existing mangrove forests in carbon
storage, indicating that conservation efforts should prioritize
protecting these areas. Belize's commitment to safeguarding and
rejuvenating mangrove forests not only benefits the country itself but
also has global implications. By sequestering millions of tons of carbon
and enhancing key sectors like fisheries and tourism, Belize's
initiative serves as a model for other nations seeking to address
climate change while promoting economic growth and environmental
resilience.

 

Belize's
strategy not only focuses on mitigating climate change but also aligns
with sustainable development objectives, which opens up new funding
opportunities for nature-centric solutions not only within Belize but
also in other nations. Supported by organizations like the Natural
Capital Project, the InterAmerican Development Bank, and the Asian
Development Bank, Belize's approach is set to be implemented in ten
countries, showcasing its potential for global replication.

 

Belize's
efforts demonstrate that the size of a country does not limit its
capacity to make a substantial impact in combating climate change.
Through its evidence-based approach to mangrove restoration and
conservation, Belize serves as a trailblazer in blue carbon strategies,
setting a standard for coastal nations worldwide. By providing a
replicable template, Belize's initiatives have the potential to inspire
similar efforts globally, driving collective action towards a more
sustainable and resilient future.

 

Preserved Mangroves can act as carbon sinks which lessens the amount of carbon in the air.

2. Coral Restoration

The
community-based conservation efforts in Belize, particularly
spearheaded by organizations like Fragments of Hope, have yielded
impressive results in restoring and preserving the Belize Barrier Reef.
The coordinated efforts led by Fragments of Hope demonstrate the
effectiveness of a grassroots approach to conservation. By engaging
various community members, including guides, fishers, divers, and
snorkelers, in coral planting and monitoring activities, these
initiatives foster a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards the
reef.

 

Through
decades of dedication and collaboration, local communities in places
like Placencia Village have transformed coral coverage from a mere 6% to
a remarkable 60%.This success story showcases the power of community
empowerment in environmental conservation. The significant increase in
coral coverage in protected areas off the coast of Placencia highlights
the tangible impact of these efforts. It not only enhances the
biodiversity and resilience of the reef ecosystem but also contributes
to the sustainable livelihoods of local communities reliant on tourism
and fisheries.

 

Belize's
community-based conservation initiatives serve as a beacon of hope for
marine conservation efforts globally. By harnessing the collective power
of local communities, these initiatives demonstrate that positive
change is possible, even in the face of significant environmental
challenges like coral reef degradation.

Reef restoration efforts in Belize have increased coral coverage from 6% to 60%

3. Protected Parks

 

Belize's
extensive network of protected areas, comprising 103 national protected
areas, showcases the country's commitment to conserving its natural
heritage while offering visitors opportunities for exploration and
adventure. These protected areas not only safeguard critical ecosystems
and biodiversity but also serve as eco-tourism destinations, providing
immersive experiences for travelers while supporting local communities.

 

The
evolution of protected areas in Belize reflects a shift towards
sustainable tourism practices, where conservation and recreation go hand
in hand. While the focus remains on preserving biodiversity and
habitats, protected areas now also cater to the growing demand for
eco-friendly tourism experiences.

Many
protected areas have achieved success in conservation and eco-tourism,
attracting visitors from around the world Belize's protected areas
include numerous hidden gems waiting to be discovered. By exploring
Belize's protected areas, visitors not only embark on unforgettable
adventures but also contribute to the conservation of natural resources
and support local communities.

 

Belize is home to the largest living reef in the world.

4. Marine Protected Areas

 

Belize's
approach to protected areas management is comprehensive and diverse,
encompassing seven distinct types of protected areas, each with its own
set of guidelines for use. These include Nature Reserves, National
Parks, Natural Monuments, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Marine Reserves, Forest
Reserves, and Archaeological Reserves. This wide range of protected
areas reflects Belize's commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity
and cultural heritage.

 

With
26% of its territories under some form of protected status and up to
60% of its forest cover intact, Belize stands out as a global leader in
conservation efforts. By comparison, the United States, for instance,
protects only 14% of its land. This dedication to conservation is
further supported by innovative funding mechanisms, such as the
departure tax.

 

The
marine protected area scheme in Belize is particularly notable, as the
country is the only one in the world to have successfully divided all
its territorial waters, including functional fishing waters. This
groundbreaking approach to ocean protection has earned Belize
international recognition as a world leader in marine conservation.

 

The
recent expansion of replenishment or "no-take" zones in Belize's marine
protected areas from 4.5% to 11.6% underscores the country's commitment
to sustainable fisheries management and marine habitat protection. By
tripling the areas where fishing is prohibited, Belize aims to rebuild
fish populations and safeguard critical marine habitats, thereby
preventing overfishing and ensuring the long-term health of its marine
ecosystems.

 

In
contrast to other Caribbean countries where overfishing has depleted
valuable species like lobster and conch, Belize's proactive measures
help prevent such outcomes and maintain the ecological balance of its
marine environment. The Belize Barrier Reef, in particular, attracts
thousands of visitors annually, contributing significantly to the
country's tourism industry while highlighting the importance of
protected areas.

World Heritage!

 

The
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS) stands as a natural wonder
of unparalleled beauty and ecological significance. Comprising seven
protected areas, this UNESCO World Heritage Site represents the
second-largest reef system in the world, making it a global treasure.
This remarkable reef complex is lauded for its pristine condition,
hosting adiversity of marine life and serving as a vital habitat for
numerous threatened species. From majestic creatures like the West
Indian manatee and green turtle to vibrant coral reefs teeming with fish
and other marine organisms, the BBRRS is a haven for biodiversity.

 

Beyond
its ecological importance, the BBRRS holds cultural and historical
significance, as evidenced by Charles Darwin's admiration of its beauty
and diversity. Its atolls and cayes are not only home to diverse flora
and fauna but also serve as breeding grounds for endemic and migratory
birds, making it a haven for avian enthusiasts.

 

Belize's commitment to safeguarding this invaluable natural heritage.

 

Belize
is committed to safeguarding their natural heritage through collective
efforts, including government legislation, individual actions, and
organizational initiatives. Mother nature’s best best-kept secret
remains intact for future generations and visitors to cherish and enjoy.

 

Plan a trip to Belize and get inspired by the tiny world leader today!

 

M. Goodin

Sources

  • Belize Hub
  • Caribbean Lifestyle
  • Sandy Point Resorts
  • Unesco
  • The Guardian
Belize

Belize's Anchorages and safe 6 foot draft routes are in Good Nautical 

13) SAFE HARBOR VENTURA ISLE  🇺🇸 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

34° 14.7′ N 119° 15.595′ W

 

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Happy to offer 50c x foot off our transient rates for

participants of the Panama Posse

We
welcome the Panama Posse to a charming mix of oceanfront lifestyle and
southern California culture embodied in the Ventura Harbor’s spirit.

Whether
you’re setting sail for Panama  or dining in the lively Ventura
Harbor Village, Safe Harbor Ventura Isle is a gateway to it all.

 

Garrett McKinney

 

JuanitaGarrett McKinney

General Manager

 

CONTACT:

SAFE HARBOR VENTURA ISLE

Address: 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Tel: +1 (805) 644-5858

E: gmkcinney@shmarinas.com

AMENITIES

  • Max LOA 93′
  • Max Beam 40′
  • Boat Lifts
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV Hookups
  • Fresh Water Hookups
  • Shore Power Hookups
  • Dock Boxes
  • Pump-out
  • Drive-up Parking

 

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14) POSSE SPONSOR: 

LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES

“The Journey is the Destination”

 

 

 

Ten Years Three Chapters of Sailing

 

15) MEET THE FLEET  

SV EVER AFTER

Andy & Laura

We
are Ever After. We sail aboard a Jeanneau 440 built in 2020 and
commissioned in Anacortes WA. We have our trusty 5 lb Yorkie aboard. Her
name is Lucy. She's 8 years old.

Since
setting off from Anacortes, we've made it to several great spots along
the west coast of California and Mexico. We have summered our boat in
San Carlos and Paradise Village while we've returned home to family in
N. CA. We have 4 kids and 9 grand children.

We
have a tentative transit date of May 1 for the Panama Canal. We are
leaving El Salvador and will stop over in Puesta Del Sol Nicaragua and
Costa Rica during the next few weeks.

SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸 Andrew & Laura - Jeanneau 44′

Ever After
Ever After
SAILING EVER AFTER

16) POSSE SWAG

 

SHOP

 


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ORDER ONE NOW 

 

 

17)  SECURITY ALERT:

CORRUPTION IN THE BAHAMAS  

CLick to clear

There are increased reports of corruption in
the Ports of Entry in the Bahamas - Local Govt officials are "helping"
for a fee with the Click2Clear program and after hour check in fees -
all these fees are illegal and the coercion by Govt. officials.

Please
report any and all incidents by Port Officers, Customs or Immigration
officials via this form and we will publish these incidents and notify
appropriate US agencies and the USCG for remedies.


(Safely and anonymously)
REPORT YOUR INCIDENTS OF CORRUPTION 
Corruption

*** Public Announcement ***

We
have been contacted privately with a request from well placed Bahamian
government officials who are interested in corrupt practices by customs
and immigration agents.

Officially
there should not be any fees beyond what you paid via Click2Clear
regardless if the time or day of the week for your arrival. The
exception is additional exit fees if you have more than 3 people
onboard.

If
you have been subject to additional fees of any sort during the
clearing in process, especially if they were paid in cash, please submit
a report and description of the time and location, the amounts paid,
and photos of any receipts you may have been issued. Any other pertinent
information such as names and  badge numbers will also be useful.

Things
do not happen quickly  but your information will help identify
problem areas. If you wish to remain anonymous please let me know and I
will handle your submissions appropriately.

18) SAFETY ALERT:

Rocks and reefs are unforgiving:

INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES 

HELPS MARINERS 'SEE' MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

SV CARINTHIA'S navigation station offers a plethora of information

Navigating
along the coast, through channels, around rocky points, and among reef
strewn bays is all part of the fun of the cruising.  The modern
mariner has access to more information than ever to keep their vessel
safe while precisely negotiating the seafloor to the anchorage of their
dreams.

A GREAT NAVIGATIONAL STRATEGY:

Today
mariners can cross reference charts from their plotters and Navionics
with OpenCPN satellite images to see much more clearly where they are
going.

SV DA MMAD CAT cross referencing Open Cpn imagery with Navionics charts

SV DA MMAD CAT cross referencing Open Cpn imagery with Navionics charts

OPEN CPN

Split
Screen view between satellite chartlets and  reference charts in
OpenCpn record the tracks and share them via Good Nautical 

Panama Posse Members have access to OPEN CPN charts through the website available to download what you need for where you are going. 

OPEN CPN SATELLITE SEMINARS

 

https://panamaposse.com/seminars#opencpn

 

Panama
Posse Members have access to OPEN CPN charts through the website
available to download what you need for where you are going. 

Thanks to the diligent work by Rob Murray from SV Avant ! He spent  over 200+ hours working on these: 

https://panamaposse.com/charts >>

 

 

19) LOOKING FOR A YOUR CRUISING YACHT ?

 

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20)  MUST SEE: 

SIAN KAʼAN BIOSPHERE   

YUKATAN PENINSULA, MEXICO 🇲🇽

In
the Mayan language SIAN KAʼAN means “Where the sky is born”. This is
the name of the Biosphere Reserve that is located in the south – east of
the Yucatan Peninsula, which was declared by UNESCO in 1987 “Natural
Heritage of Humanity”. The Reserve occupies an area of ​​528 thousand
147 hectares, where they are home to hundreds of different species of
flora and fauna. Some species are in danger of extinction, therefore the
Reserve is a protected area.

A
dirt road starts from Tulum that, follows the coastline, and reaches
Punta Allen. The path allows you to appreciate a wonderful landscape as
well as flora and fauna. Punta Allen is a small fishing village whose
boatmen cooperative offers various tours of the Reserve.

 

sian-kaan

 

The Sky is born

In Punta Allen there is a restaurant on the beach that serves snacks and refreshing drinks as well as sea dishes.

Boat
tours through the Biosphere enter the mangroves, which are home to an
enormous biological diversity, both birds and fish, crustaceans,
mollusks, etc. The tangled channels of the mangrove lead us first to the
Laguna Negra; with a lush tropical ecosystem; to finally flow into the
Caribbean Sea. The sea is turquoise blue and as it is a protected area
you will find species in the wild such as starfish, turtles and dolphins
that can be appreciated during the boat ride.

 

explore

 

Boat Tour begins in the mangroves.

 

mangroves

 

Mangroves are full of life above and below the water

BIOLOGICAL SPECIES

  • Yucatán Black Howler Monkey
  • Yellow-Lored Amazon
  • Great Blue Heron
  • Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey
  • Crested Caracara
  • American Crocodile
  • Morelet’s Crocodile
  • Black Iguana
  • Spotted Paca
  • Central American Agouti
  • Tayra
  • Magnificent Frigatebird
  • Greater Grison
  • Jabiru
  • Ocelot
  • Margay
  • Ocellated Turkey
  • Wood Stork
  • White-Nosed Coati
  • White-Tailed Deer
  • Jaguar
  • Collared Peccary
  • Brown Pelican
  • Neotropic Cormorant
  • American Flamingo
  • Roseate Spoonbill
  • Kinkajou
  • Puma
 

bridge

 

The
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is also home to part of the second largest
coral reef in the world.  With your snorkel, mask, and fins one
can appreciate the corals, coral fish, manta rays and barracudas.

Five
minutes by boat from the reefs are real natural pools, the Blanquizal,
where you can relax in the crystalline and shallow waters of the
Caribbean Sea, surrounded by an enchanting natural landscape.

SIAN KA’AN VIA YACHT MAP

  https://panamaposse.com/sian-kaan-biosphere

 

https://panamaposse.com/sian-kaan-biosphere

 

 

21)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

https://panamaposse.com/marina-puerto-amistad

 

 

https://panamaposse.com/marina-puerto-amistad

 

Gene Tatum !

I
would like to personally welcome you to our beautiful city. Puerto
Amistad is located walking distance from shopping, hardware stores,
medical facilities,and eating and drinking establishments.

At
Puerto Amistad we have a full service Restaurant and bar, Cruisers
area, Wifi to the Buoys, Hot Showers, Laundry service, and a spacious
dinghy dock. You will find excellent mechanics and services here. Hope
to see you soon

Gene

22)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     

PANAMA YACHT BROKER SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

 

PANAMA YACHT BROKERS

 

23) 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
Panama Canal Map

24) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Thanks and best regards,

Marcus

Marcus Santana 
General Manager 
Marcus.Santana@waypointyacht.com

International Business Park Building 3855, office 201 Panama Pacifico / Panama

Phone: +507-310 9891 ext.206 
AOH: +507-310 9892 (24/7) 
Mob: +507 6427-8099

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25) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

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Advertising Partners – Las Vegas

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COCOUNTA

Coconutz – Playa Cocos  🇨🇷 Costa Rica


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26) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

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Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

Town of St George and Related Fortifications Bermuda
 

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27) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 


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come party and mingle with the Cruising Fleet
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FLEET UPDATE 2024-02-18

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

Souht Water Cay reversed

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I don't like to give advice. 

I like to give people information because everyone's life is different, and everyone's journey is different. 

-Dolly Parton

TOP NEWS  

  • Season 7  Posse Seminars and Events Past and Future
  • Pictures along the route 🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹 
  • Season 7 Award Entries: Most uninvited Guest, Boat Yoga, Best Picture, Highest wind recorded
  • Disco Fred, the Marina Croc 🇲🇽
  • Posse Perk: New Seminars Available
  • Bats of Panama 🇵🇦
  • Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration Begins 🇲🇽
  • Good Nautical: Isla Uva, Panama 🇵🇦
  • NEWS at Vista Mar Marina 🇵🇦
  • Meet the Fleet: SY BOUNDLESS
  • Safety Alert: Jamaica Travel Advisery 🇯🇲
  • Security Alerts : Dinghy Theft Good, Better, Best  Locks
  • MUST SEE: Oaxaca, Mexico 🇲🇽 

🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹 

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

266 Yachts are signed up - JOIN THE POSSE 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

A little sunset aerial in Panama.

SV MANXI 🇺🇸 Joel & Patti – Marples 35’


MANXI

sailing north Florida to south Florida today

SY DA MMAD CAT 🇺🇸 Andrea & Danny – Lagoon 42’

DA MMAD CAT Danny
DA MMAD CAT Andrea
DA MMAD CAT Chloe
image

North bound Posse meets Southbound Posse for sundowners

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸 Parker & Katy – Passport 42’

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

 

BOUNDLESS - Parker
BOUNDLESS - KatyCOURAGECOURAGE
 

2) SAVE THE DATE : 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 

@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

SAILORS AND CRUISERS YACHT FESTIVAL 

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

>> RSVP HERE <<

CONTACT:

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich  

NOTE: PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS ÜBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline>

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

SAFE APPROACH
Placnencia yacht club belize
 

BELIZE

 

Belize

3) EPIC SUNRISES AND SUNSETS

 THIS WEEK

SUNSET MEXICO

Heading North SY BISOU caught the sunrise at Cabeza Negra, Mexico

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

BISOU Robin
BISOU Tad
sunset costa rica

Anchored at Playa Pan de Azucar anchorage, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK

LOST PEARL capturing RUM TRUFFLE in the morning light

SY LOST PEARL 🇨🇦 Onno - Hardin 45′

ONNO

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

  BOAT YOGA ENTRY

Mark hanging upside down doing boat yoga while doing a wiring project!

SY DAWN PATROL 🇺🇸  Laney & Mark  - Outbound 46'

DAWN PATROL - Mark
DAWN PATROL - Laney

ONE NEW MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ENTRY

Uninvited guests on the trip to Chiapas, Mexico

Counted 84 frigate birds landed with more in holding pattern.  We chased them off.

MY MUIRGEN 🇺🇸 Scot & Laura - Beebe 50′


Scot
>

ONE NEW MOST PICTURE OF THE YEAR ENTRY

Sunrise at the mouth of the Chagers River

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸  David & Mary – Hunter 45’


YO-D-YO David
YO-D-YO Mary
Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama Posse

 

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Dreamer

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

Red Frog

HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ENTRY

CAPTAIN DIETMAR

Had to head closer to shore. Things were beginning to fly around the cockpit!

 Papagayo sailing-double reefed.

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

swim party

SY VIVA & SY FELICITA in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST  

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024
PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB
🇧🇿 BELIZE 

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

 FOR RESERVATIONS

CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich 

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR CARI
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) INFAMOUS CROCODILE

 

PANAMA POSSE AMAZON SIDETRIP

 

Disco "Fred" at Marina Ixtapa, Mexico

Many
Posse boats have passed through Marina Ixtapa already this season and
given a name, Fred, to the local Crocodile that plies the fairways.
This animal is wild and may not be much for a pet or a snuggle,
but he is very photogenic.  

MV PAUSE, MV WEEBLES, MV MARTINI enjoying dining without Fred in Zijuatenejo

MV PAUSE 🇺🇸 Beth & Larry - Nordhavn 55′

PAUSE
PAUSE
PAUSE Willie
PAUSE Pebbles

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures!

 7) SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES  
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

SY SOLMATE catching some keepers!

Some for now and some for later...

SY SOLMATE 🇺🇸 Adam & Jenni - Goetz Custom 40′


SOLMATE Adam
SOLMATE Jen

8) POSSE PERK: 

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS 

AVAILABLE TO POSSE MEMBERS
  

 

 

Posse
members have access to a host of seminars through the Panama Posse
website.  Seminars range from weather routing, to passage planning,
to navigational electronics.  Visit the seminar page to learn
something new, get inspired, and venture further.

https://panamaposse.com/seminars

Posse Seminars

Learn how to make your own satellite charts

Marinas

9) VISTA MAR MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

marina

The Vista Mar Marina is please to announce 

a 25 % discount
for all participants in the Panama Posse over current rates

FOR RESERVATIONS

CONTACT: 

Marina Manager: Jacqueline Petti

If dialing from the U.S., please dial +011 prior to all calls.

Phone: (+011) 507 66118528

Email: reservations@vistamarmarina.com

 

 

BIG NEWS FOR VISTA MAR MARINA

REPORT FROM THE OFFICE MANAGER:

Our
new trailer arrived yesterday 😊 we will assemble next week with a
technician that is flying in from Italy and we will be operative around
the 25th (hoping to be able to start sooner)

 

Max 90 tons

 

Specially
design for multihulls up to 35 ft beam (from keel to keel) or around 40
ft beam total approx (depending on the vessel, the measurement to
consider is from keel to keel)

 

 

I would also like to take this opportunity to inform everyone, that we started the construction of our new pool!

 

New Vista Mar trailer being assembled at the factory.

The container where the trailer traveled 😊

Trailer being unloaded at Vista Mar Marina as I write.

10) MONARCH BUTTERFLY 

3000 MILE MIGRATION BEGINS

MEXICO 🇲🇽

Trip Report from C-YA:

To
you folks planning on anchoring and staying in Zihuatanejo. Great shout
out to Jennifer and the driver Ran for an excellent butterfly tour.
They ask do other tours.  Kaleidoscope Tours in the name of the
business and her contact information is on the web site
www.magicinmexico.com. I had a great time during the three days of
exploring and seeing the great beginning to the Monarch migration.

We
arrived up at the butterfly sanctuary and rented our horses for a 20
minute ride up to the beginning of thick forest where we walked through
the butterflies for about an hour to the end of the trail where we were
able to see millions upon millions of them hanging out in the
trees 

image

Millions of monarchs migrate annually

There is a Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve west of Mexico City.

Butterflies cluster together

SY C-YA  🇺🇸   Glenn – Island Packet 38.8’

CY-A Glenn

11) BATS OF 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 300 species of fruit rely fruit eating bats to pollinate them.

10
percent of the world’s bat species live in Panama.  Of the 120 bat
species in Panama 74 can be found on an island in the Panama Canal,
Barro Colorado Island (BCI).  Bats are especially known for their
dusky and nighttime hunting activities.  One bat can eat up to 3000
insects in a night.  They are adept nighttime hunters because they
use echolocation to navigate and find their prey.

While
bats have a bad rap in pop culture for sucking blood and killing
people, this imagery is just that : imagery.  On the contrary
scientists, for example, are finding that bats could in fact be helpful
to humans rather than harmful.  Scientists are finding that a
chemical in vampire bat saliva that acts as an anticoagulant.  This
chemical could potentially dissolve blood clots in humans with less
side effects than other medications. 

There are resident scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Station in Panama City dedicating to studying bats.  

"In
her research, Elisabeth Kalko, has found bats that live in termite
nests; fishing bats off the coast of Baja, Mexico, that forage miles
into the ocean; and bats that, unlike most, use echolocation to find
stationary prey, like dragonflies perched on leaves. And her mind is
always spinning, asking new questions and imagining how her findings can
be applied in some constructive way to everyday life. If bats and ants
can coexist with termites, do they produce something that is termite
repellant? And if so, can humans use it to stop termites from destroying
their houses and decks? Fruit-eating bats essentially soak their teeth
in sugar all the time and yet they don’t have cavities. Could an enzyme
in their saliva be used to fight plaque in humans?  One of her
latest endeavors has been to team up with engineers from around the
world on the ChiRoPing project, which aims to use what is known about
sonar in bats to engineer robotic systems that can be used where vision
isn’t feasible." 

To Read more about how Kalco conducts her research in Panama click this link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-call-of-the-panama-bats-2845511/

The Giant Bulldog Bat lives in Panama and feeds fishes after sunset

Bats snuggling under palm fronds.  

Baby bats are called 'Pups'.

Bats are the only true flying mammals featured here in a Guna Yala mola.

Molas
are among the most iconic, colorful Panamanian art.  They were
traditionally made by and for Guna women to ward of evil spirits.
The making of a mola can take from weeks to months depending on
the intricacy of the design.   

To learn more about molas check out this link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-colorful-history-behind-panamas-mola-180980536/

12) GOOD NAUTICAL ⚓ ISLA UVA 🇵🇦 PANAMA

GOOD NAUTICAL

Isla Uva is among the Isla Coiba islands of Western Pacific Panama.  

SY COURAGE report:

We
looked on good nautical plus google searches for bays on these islands
that would be angled optimally for winds and swell we were encountering
this morning, then drove around multiple islands looking at the choices
and this one looked like the best. water is clear, so we can see the
bottom at 40’. This is a really great anchorage with black sand beaches
and still water.  Necessity was the mother of discovery. 

If
you want to come here to Isla Uvas (one of numerous Coiba park
islands), our anchor is dropped at n 07 deg 48.911 w 081 deg 45.574.
Appears to be a good stop on the way from isla secas toward Panama
City.

Anchor down

Good Nautical ISLA UWA

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

COURAGECOURAGE

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13) THUNDERBIRDS MARINE 🇧🇿 BELIZE

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

 

image

 

THUNDERBIRDS MARINE is pleased to be part of the Panama Posse

 

and will offer discounts to members for various services

15% off for nightly rates

15% off weekly Rates

30% off monthly rates

20% off Haul Out services- Vessels up to 13 tons

CONTACT:

Doug Ingersoll

CEO-Managing Director

doug@hardnine.net

THUNDERBIRDS MARINE

(916) 253-3700 US Office

(916) 257-6700 US Cell

(916) 626-4434 VOIP

+(501) 670-3737 Belize Office

+(501) 624-1411 Belize Cell

VHF 12 loosely monitored

We
are located outside the village itself so access to the local stores,
bars, restaurants is typically by taxi or a golf cart rental.

It’s
important for folks to understand that we are a working marina. We
service all the local resorts boats and outboard engines. Activities
from these operations sometimes start fairly early. Especially during
the high season. Boats and vehicles begin moving around 5am. Machinery
movement typically begins around 7am. The marina itself has a lot of
traffic in and out due to the fuel station. But its very easy access
from the lagoon and larger boats have no trouble maneuvering in the
marina.  It’s a very active place throughout the day.

Due
to Covid, we are operating under reduced staff and hours. However, as
the tourism begins again, I expect to go back to normal operating hours
of 6am to 7pm every day. We are open 365 days per year. I typically
carry a staff of roughly 25-30 people during normal operations.

I
live on site and can be accessed via this email or on my Belize Cell
number. My Whatsapp is connected to my US Cell number which is
+1-916-257-6700.

My
Son Matt is my assistant Manager and his cell is +501-627-1582 he also
uses his US cell number for his Whatsapp account. The number is
+1-916-257-7773

Matt can help any time I can not be reached.

We prefer email or text over radio communication. But we do loosely monitor VHF channel 12. Please don’t rely on this though.

Max
draft is 7’6″ at high tide. We do posted max length or width only
because it’s usually the lagoon depth that is the limiting factor.
We have 2 berths for 100 feet long boats of that size. The rest
are for 45 and under.

Thunderbirds Marine

14) POSSE SPONSOR: 

LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES

SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE FOR PANAMA POSSE 

“The Journey is the Destination”

 

 

15) MEET THE FLEET  

SY BOUNDLESS

Parker & Katy

Katy at the helm.  No hands:)

Hello
my name is Parker. My partner Katy and I are new to the Panama Posse
and live aboard a Passport 42 named Boundless. We are currently in Las
Perlas.  We are cruising north over the coming months to Mexico and
the Sea of Cortez.  

We
are planning on a trip up to the Puget Sound and back before crossing
the Pacific!  Katy and I helped a friend deliver his monohull from
Seattle to San Francisco a couple summers ago and we always said we HAVE
to come back to the Puget Sound on our own boat. 

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸 Parker & Katy – Passport 42’

BOUNDLESS - Parker
BOUNDLESS - Katy

So many great miles to put under your keel.  Fair WindS SY BOUNDLESS.

16) POSSE SWAG

 

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17)  SAFETY ALERT:

JAMAICA TRAVEL ADVISORY 

 

 

Jamaica - US STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY 
Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 2024

Reconsider
travel to Jamaica due to crime and medical services. U.S. government
personnel under Chief of Mission (COM) security responsibility are
prohibited from traveling to many areas due to increased risk. Please
read the entire Travel Advisory. 

Country
Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies,
sexual assaults, and homicides, are common. Sexual assaults occur
frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts.

Local
police often do not respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
When arrests are made, cases are infrequently prosecuted to a conclusive
sentence. Families of U.S. citizens killed in accidents or homicides
frequently wait a year or more for final death certificates to be issued
by Jamaican authorities. The homicide rate reported by the Government
of Jamaica has for several years been among the highest in the Western
Hemisphere. U.S. government personnel under COM security responsibility
are prohibited from traveling to the areas listed below, from using
public buses, and from driving outside of prescribed areas of Kingston
at night.

Emergency
services and hospital care vary throughout the island, and response
times and quality of care may vary from U.S. standards. Public hospitals
are under-resourced and cannot always provide high level or specialized
care. Private hospitals require payment up front before admitting
patients and may not have the ability to provide specialized care.
Ambulance services are not always readily available, especially in rural
areas, and are not always staffed by trained personnel.

We
strongly encourage you to obtain traveler’s insurance, including
medical evacuation insurance, before traveling to Jamaica. The
Department of State does not pay medical bills.

Be
aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Most
hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance. U.S.
citizens with medical emergencies can face bills in the tens of
thousands of dollars, with air ambulance service to the United States in
the range of $30,000-50,000.  Read the country information page
for additional information on travel to Jamaica.

If you decide to travel to Jamaica:


Do not attempt to bring firearms or ammunition. This includes
stray rounds, shells or empty casings. The penalties for carrying
firearms and/or ammunition, even inadvertently, are severe, and can
include lengthy prison sentences.

  •     Avoid walking or driving at night.
  •     Avoid public buses.
  •     Avoid secluded places or situations.
  •     Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
  •     Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.

  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to
    receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. |
Review the Traveler’s Checklist. 

U.S.
government personnel under COM security responsibility are prohibited
from traveling to the following areas of Jamaica due to crime:

St. Ann’s Parish—Do Not Travel - Steer Town and the Buckfield neighborhood near Ocho Rios

St. Catherine’s Parish—Do Not Travel

    Spanish Town

    Central Village

    Areas within Portmore, including: Naggo Head, New Land, Old Braeton, Portmore Lane, Gregory Park, and Waterford

All of Clarendon Parish—Do Not Travel

All of Clarendon Parish, except passing through Clarendon Parish using the T1 and A2 highways.

St. Elizabeth’s Parish—Do Not Travel

Vineyard District Community, between the communities of Salt Spring and Burnt Savanna, St. Elizabeth

Hanover Parish—Do Not Travel

Logwood and Orange Bay

St. James Parish/Montego Bay—Do Not Travel

All of Montego Bay on the inland side of the A1 highway and The Queen’s Drive from San San to Harmony Beach Park

Kingston and St. Andrew Parish—Do Not Travel

    Cassava Piece


Downtown Kingston, defined as between Mountain View Avenue and
Hagley Park Road, and south of Half Way Tree and Old Hope Roads.
Downtown Kingston includes Arnett Gardens, Cockburn Gardens, Denham
Town, Olympic Gardens, Seaview Gardens, Trench Town, and Tivoli Gardens.

  •     Duhaney Park
  •     Grants Pen
  •     Standpipe
  •     Swallowfield
  •     Elleston Flats
  •     August Town

Manchester Parish—Do Not Travel

Green Vale, Gray Ground, Red Ground, and Vineyard neighborhoods of Mandeville

St. Thomas Parish—Do Not Travel

    Black Lane neighborhood in Seaforth

    Grands Penn

    Church Corner neighborhood near Yallahs

    Town of Yallahs, except when driving through on the main highway

Trelawny Parish—Do Not Travel

    Clarks Town

Westmoreland Parish—Do Not Travel


Russia community in Savanna-la-Mar (The Southeastern quadrant of
Savannah la Mar east of Darling Street and south of the A2
highway/Barracks Road)

    Morgan Bay

    Kings Valley

    The Whitehall, Bethel Town, and Red Ground neighborhoods of Negril

Jamaican
officials are pushing back on U.S. claims that their island
country is  unsafe for tourists because of rampant crime and poor
access to medical services.

 

 

 Jamaican Jerk Chicken is so good !

18)  SECURITY ALERT:

GOOD, BETTER, BEST LOCKS FOR YOUR DINGHY 

This lock is easy to defeat with a simple rock - just bang on it often enough and it will break   

Dingies,
and particularly their motors, are hot commodities in coastal
communities.  Here are some tips to keeping your tender safe and
secure no matter where you are.

1. Lock the engine bar so that the motor cannot be loosened or lifted off the motor mount (see above)

2. When ashore bring a long cable lock to lock the boat and motor to something that is not moving (for example a tree, a concrete piling, a fence...get creative with what is in your environment)

3. At night raise the tender out of the water.  (This
can be on davits, alongside, or on the cabintop)  A dinghy out of
the water is much more safe than a dinghy floating alone in the dark.

Locks

Locks in order of effectiveness from tampering from left to right 

LOCK BAR

19)  MUST SEE: 

OAXACA 🇲🇽  MEXICO 

Oaxaca
City is in the Centro District in the Central Valleys region of the
state. Heritage and cultural tourism make up an important part of the
city’s economy.  Oaxaca City has numerous colonial-era structures
as well as significant archeological sites and elements of the
continuing native Zapotec and Mixtec cultures.

 

revillafifedos

 

A city in a valley.

It
is the site of the month-long cultural festival called the
“Guelaguetza”, which features Oaxacan dance from the seven regions,
music, and a beauty pageant for indigenous women.

 

ancient volcano

 

Volcanic Islands

 

shark

 

The
city is also known as “la Verde Antequera” and the variety of
structures built from a native green stone. The name Oaxaca is derived
from the Nahuatl name for the place, Huaxyacac, which was Hispanicized
to Guajaca, later spelled Oaxaca. In 1872, “de Juárez” was added in
honor of Benito Juárez, a native of this state who became president,
serving from 1852 to 1872.

 

hammerheads

 

The
Plaza de la Constitución, or Zócalo, was planned out in 1529 by Juan
Peláez de Berrio. During the entire colonial period this plaza was never
paved, nor had sidewalks, only a marble fountain that was placed here
in 1739. This was removed in 1857 to put in the bandstand and trees were
planted. In 1881, the vegetation here was rearranged and in 1885, a
statue of Benito Juárez was added. It was remodeled again in 1901 and a
new Art Nouveau bandstand installed. Fountains of green stone with
capricious figures were installed in 1967. The bandstand in the center
hosts the State Musical Band, La Marimba and other groups

 

manta ray

 

Museo De Arte Contemporaneo De Oaxaca

The
Contemporary Art Museum is housed in the so-called Casa de Cortés. It
is one of the oldest buildings in the city and one of the most
representative of non-religious buildings.   Although it has been
modified somewhat over the years, it still conserves its basic layout
with rooms surrounding three courtyards. The architectural style is
basically Andalucian modified by Oaxaca traditions.  The main
portal is Spanish Baroque and has three levels. In the first, there are
two “tritóstila” columns that support the balcony which has wrought iron
railings.  At the top of the window is seal of the Jesuits. The
third level contains a central niche with a sculpture of an archangel as
well as the coats of arms of the Laso de la Vega and the Pinelo
families.

 

 

Narrow streets are paved with stones extracted from the nearby mountains

Archipiélago de Revillagigedo San Benedicto Island - Mexico

Serene restaurant setting in a courtyard

 

revillafgigedos

 

delectable culinary opportunities

To learn more about Oaxaca and their signature dish Mole follow this link 

https://panamaposse.com/oaxaca

 

https://panamaposse.com/must-see

 

 

20)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

THE BARCADERE MARINA 🇰🇾 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

 

The Crystal Coast | Crystal Coast North Carolina

 The
Barcadere Marina, Grand Cayman, and is the perfect place to relax after
a day out on the water, unwind poolside after a day in the office, to
share your fish stories or simply hang out with good friends. The Club
is conveniently located near the airport and a is a great pit stop for
breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

Welcome To The Barcadere Marina

21)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     
 

WEST MARINE PRO

 

In 2023 the Participants of the  Panama Posse spent over 105,000 USD with Westmarine Pro - as a group we saved over 18,000 USD - the average transaction was ~ 85 USD with over 1200 transactions last year alone  !

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
Panama Canal Map

23) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Thanks and best regards,

Marcus

Marcus Santana 
General Manager 
Marcus.Santana@waypointyacht.com

International Business Park Building 3855, office 201 Panama Pacifico / Panama

Phone: +507-310 9891 ext.206 
AOH: +507-310 9892 (24/7) 
Mob: +507 6427-8099

the panama posse territory

24) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

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 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

25) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

atlantic posse

 

ATLANTIC POSSE  
SIGN UP NOW

 

Meknes, Morocco

 

Meknes 🇲🇦 Morocco

 

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde

 

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde

 

port-mazagan-eljadida

 

El Jadida is a major port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, located  south of the city of Casablanca 

 

 

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FIRST 50 ENTRIES ARE FREE !

Atlantic Posse 24

Atlantic Posse '24

 

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Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

HEAD OUT
 

south pacific posse

 

26) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 


REGISTER NOW 
 

Registration Fees

 

 

SPP

 


SIGN UP FOR SEASON 4 
At ease in Opua

The Amazing 🇨🇰  Cook Islands just a quick sail west from French Polynesia 

South Pacific Posse BUrgees

South Pacific Posse burgees available now in Panama & soon in FP 

Marquesas

The impressive South Pacific Posse  

Amamzing locations

Some of the wonders in French Polynesia 

Nawi ISland Event

Come join us @ NAWI ISLAND on August 31st, 2024

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL · YOUR CREW · YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

Mission

 OUR MISSION

  • Make traveling for yacht owners easier, transparent and better informed.
  • Generate group buying power with discounts in marinas and with service providers
  • Pass on relevant information to help fellow participants in a timely manner without personal opinions
  • Identify, document and reduce risks
  • Allow for flexibility and reduce pressures due to schedules
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FLEET UPDATE 2024-02-11

 

Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

Souht Water Cay reversed

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

 "...
in 1944 when Einstein's boat struck a rock, filled with water and capsized while sailing on Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Einstein was trapped under a sail with a rope tangled around his leg. Despite not being able to swim, he somehow managed to
free himself and find his way to the surface to be eventually rescued by a motorboat...

 yachting.com

TOP NEWS  

  • Pictures of the Week  🇵🇦 🇨🇷 🇲🇽
  • Shelter Bay Ocean Posse Event  🇵🇦
  • Micro Posse Meet ups  🇲🇽
  • Award entries
  • Season 7  Posse Seminars and Events coming up
  • 2 separate groups sail from different ports through a calm Papagayo window 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇸🇻 🇲🇽
  • Posse Perk: Real Time Intel on Acapulco 🇲🇽
  • Culture: The Feast of Santa Maria Candelaria 🇲🇽
  • Marina Chiapas Tamale Feast 🇲🇽
  • Good Nautical: Exumas, Bahamas 🇧🇸
  • Meet the Fleet: SY CIRCUITOUS
  • Food Safety Alert: 
  • MUST SEE: Castillo de San Lorenzo  🇵🇦

🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹 

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

262 Yachts are signed up - JOIN YOUR POSSE 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Loving the crystal clear water in the Bahamas!  🇧🇸  

SY FREEDOM 🇺🇸 David & Sheri - Beneteau 55

FREEDOM-David
FREEDOM-Sheri

Rain squalls at sunset crossing from Costa Rican waters to Panamanian waters 🇨🇷 🇵🇦 

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

COURAGECOURAGE
image

Cutter Rig Day! 

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK

2) REPORT ON OCEAN POSSE EVENT IN 

SHELTER BAY MARINA  🇵🇦

A GREAT SUCCESS

 

 

The
annual Shelter Bay event was a huge success.  There were
informative seminars and trade show displays.  There were
attendants from all three posses,  guests contemplating joining,
and mariners passing through.  Many guests were there with their
boats and several arrived by car from the Pacific side. The seminars
were followed by an open Flor de Caña rum bar, a Panamanian traditional
dance performance, a feast, great music and a next day Mexican train
competition.  

 

Panama Posse

 

A highlight of the event was the young traditional Panamanian dance performance.

Of course there was a great spread of Potluck dishes

Joyful long time Posse members ( notice the covid icon between 2019 * 2020 ) 

Shelter Bay Marina, Panama Posse sponsor and event host, at sunset.

"Thanks
to all who attended, and special thanks to our sponsors and Juanjo and
the team at SBM for their support. Over $440.00 was raised to support
the children’s dance program that came out to perform for us and they
were ecstatic!"

Rob from SY AVANT

SY AVANT 🇨🇦 Rob & Debra – Beneteau 43.5

 

AVANAT Debra
AVANT Rob

3) MICRO PANAMA POSSE MEET UPs

IN MEXICO THIS WEEK 🇲🇽

Panama Posse & Belize

Weebles, Martini and Pause enjoying a night out in Barra de Navidad, Maxico.

MY WEEBLES 🇺🇸 Peter & Cheryll – Willard Marine 36′

MV MARTINI 🇺🇸 Mary & Bryan - Nordhavn 64′

MV PAUSE 🇺🇸 Beth & Larry - Nordhavn 55′

WEEBLES - Cheryll
WEEBLES - Chris
MARTINA - Bryan
MARTINA - Mary
PAUSE
PAUSE
PAUSE Willie
PAUSE Pebbles
 

summerbreeze and cheistry

Great company, great food, especially schnitzels!

SY FIN 🇺🇸 Michael & Susan- Lagoon 450F 45′

SY LONG WINDID 🇺🇸 Dan & Marla - Jeanneau 42′ 

SY QUE VENDRA 🇺🇸 Olena & Maciek – Outbound 46’


FIN
FIN
LONG WINDID Dan
LONG-WINDID Marla
QUE VENDRA- Maciek
QUE VENDAR Olena

Tamale Feast at Marina Chiapas Mexico 

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

 ONE NEW BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRY

A nice dorado as big as Lexi!

Lexi
caught this giant dorado on her own. While she was setting the line out
it hit and ran hard. She asks “Can the lure be this heavy?!”. She then
reeled it in all by herself!

MY NEXT CHAPTER 🇺🇸 Chris & Shawna & crew - Selene 59′


NEXT CHAPTER - Chris
NEXT CHAPTER - Shawna
NEXT CHAPTER - crew
NEXT CHAPTER - Crew

ONE NEW MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ENTRY

Stick Bug roaming the interior of Maison de Sante

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse 

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Dreamer

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) UPCOMING PANAMA POSSE EVENTS

swim party

Evening view on the North side of Panama  🇵🇦  

(1) OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST

Saturday April 6, 2024 
 @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

 CONTACT
FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

Beat & Caroline

Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 


RSVP FOR BELIZE
 

Belize

 

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

SAVE THE DATE 
 PANAMA POSSE BELIZE YACHT FEST 
APRIL 6 2024

 

 

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

SAFE APPROACH

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

Placnencia yacht club belize
 

BELIZE

 

6) 2 SEPARATE GROUPS OF POSSE BOATS 

SHARE WEATHER WINDOW & CELEBRATE LANDFALL IN 

BAHIA SANTA ELENA, COSTA RICA

🇲🇽 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇸🇻

 

PANAMA POSSE AMAZON SIDETRIP

 

Nothing like sundowners with friends after crossing the Pacific Nicaraguan Coast

A group of boats left Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador and made their way to
Bahia Santa Elena, Costa Rica.  This micro Posse consisted of SY
Fickle, SY Crackerjack, SY Serenity.  Meanwhile, another group of
boats, having seen the same window left Chiapas days earlier bound for
the same Bay in northern Costa Rica.  This micro posse consisted of
MV Serenity, MV Next Chapter, SV Courage, SV Boundless.  

SY FICKLE reports:

We all took the same weather window when we saw a long awaited lull in the Papagayo winds. We on SY Fickle
wanted a “boring” passage after seeing another boat arrive to Bahia Del
Sol with ripped sails from their sail north through the Papagayos.
Knowing that we, SV Serenity, and MV Crackerjack were all taking the
same weather window going to the same place, I quickly started a
WhatsApp group thread. It was so much fun texting each other nonstop for
the entire 2ish days. We joked the entire way. It was refreshing to
know that we weren’t out there alone in the big blue ocean. To our
delight, 4 other Posse boats arrived from Chiapas within hours of our
arrival into Santa Elena. I think it’s safe to say that we were all very
happy to arrive amongst each other onboard SV Serenity, the always
gracious hosts, after enduring rough seas in the beginning that
eventually ended in flat seas.

Strong words of caution : Santa Elena bay has crocodiles and the hiking trails
are infested with ticks. Most that went to visit the tiny 4 foot tall
waterfall brought home ticks.

Otherwise, Santa Elena is a beautiful, calm, and serene pit stop that is bursting
with nature. I’m so glad that we decided to stop!

DOWN WIND MARINE AND THE PANAMA POSSE

Ticks in the toes.

Editors note:  Last May our vessel, SY WHIRLWIND,
anchored in the same beautiful bay and did the same hike.  We saw
no crocodiles and zero ticks.  Interesting to note the different
observations at different times of year.  Nonetheless, it is good
to know what to look out for.  Bahia Santa Elena is located in the
heart of the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica which is their 'dry forest'
region.  Hence the ticks.

 

bahia sant elena

 

 Bahia Santa Elena, Costa Rica is a peaceful, serence, and beautiful anchorage. 

 SY Serenity.  MV Serenity, 

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸 Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′

SY COURAGE 🇺🇸 John & Kristine – Tartan 4100

MV CRACKERJACK 🇬🇧 David & Nancy- King Yacht 47′

SY FICKLE 🇺🇸  Ben & Muranda  - Hunter 42'

MY NEXT CHAPTER 🇺🇸 Chris & Shawna & crew - Selene 59′

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

 

COURAGECOURAGE
FICKLE Ben
FICKLE Muranda
FICKLE Yolanda
 


NEXT CHAPTER - Chris
NEXT CHAPTER - Shawna
NEXT CHAPTER - crew
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SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK
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Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

 7) WANDERLUST   
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

Landing the dinghy at Playa de Coco, Costa Rica to self check into the country...

This is all part of the adventure!

 

 

8) POSSE PERK: INTEL

RESTORATION OF SERVICES IN ACAPULCO 🇲🇽

Acapuloco

REPORT FROM MY MUIRGEN:

We
are on Vicentes mooring ball in Acapulco.  We had to stop here
because we are waiting for our offshore insurance to get bound.  It
was supposed to be bound Friday, but there was a delay.  Anyway...
he was great.  We are the only ones here.  Definitely would
encourage anyone to use his services if you need them.  

MY MUIRGEN 🇺🇸 Scot & Laura - Beebe 50′


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Marinas

9) FLAMENCO MARINA PANAMA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

08° 54.8466′ N 079°31.2383′ W

marina

Captains and Skippers,

 

We
are going to offer you a 5% discount on our rate for temporary stays.
Each participant must identify themselves in our office as part of their
team.

 

Our rates are subject to change. Stays must be prepaid. Does not apply discount for any other service of the marina.

 

Stays must be reserved and are subject to dock availability.

CONTACT

Caridad Icaza / Gerente de Servicio al Cliente

Tel. 314-1980 / Cel. 6379-2780 / Isla Flamenco, Calzada de Amador

cicaza@fuerteamador.com

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AMENITIES

 

 

  • Docks open 24/7
  • Security 24/7
  • Capacity up to200 feet
  • Recharge of fuel
  • Shipyard for maintenance and repairs
  • Laundry for yachts
  • Firefighters marine
  • Electric service
  • Water potable
  • Available foreign trash
  •  Charter Service
  • Pleasure yacht
  • Ice service for the boater
  • Bilingual staff and qualified
  • Customs offices, migration quarantine and Maritime Authority from Panama
 

 

10) CULTURE: THE FEAST OF SANTA MARIA CANDELARIA

CELEBRATED IN TUXTLA CHICA, CHIAPAS 🇲🇽

Marina Chiapas is a sponsor of the Panama Posse and a fabulous host to all
vessels in the southernmost port of Mexico.  Visiting vessels have
the opportunity to meet local guides Tony and Miguel to learn about the
history and culture of the region.  Last week, the crews of MV SUMMERBREEZE, MY SPLINTER, & SY EVER AFTER,
took the opportunity to join Tony and Miguel on a short trip to the
nearby town of Tuxtla Chico to experience the Feast of Santa Maria
Candaleria.  This catholic celebration that happens once a year.
Celebrations include music, dancing, fireworks, and artistry.

MV SUMMERBREEZE Trip Report:

On February 2nd of every year  the Feast of Santa Maria Candelaria
(is celebrated) in the town of Tuxtla Chico. During the festivities of
this traditional fair entire families of many generations congregate in
the streets of the city to make artistic 'carpets' made out of sawdust
of different colors.  (Designs include) flowers, corozo, and
cascabillo and other natural elements that are combined on the streets
of this town to make miles long carpets for a procession to go down.

At about 8 o’clock they come out of the chapel and carry the Virgin Maria
statue through the streets, with an elaborate procession behind them.
Each intersection they come to they shoot off fireworks to let you know
where the Virgin Maria is. It’s quite elaborate. I would say that there
had to be at least 100,000 to 200,000 people in this little town during
this event. I’ve never seen anything like it ever before. Anywhere. A
whole video could be made of this event. Unfortunately, it rained for
about 20 minutes rather hard and washed away a lot of the hard work that
people had done. But not much. Because, like I said, there were miles
of the streets covered with this sawdust carpet. 

It was incredible.

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The 'carpets' are made of sawdust.

Each 'carpet' is a work of art carefully executed.

The celebration is so colorful

Upon completion the streets are 'carpeted' with unique and beautiful art

The Catholic Church in Tuxtla Chico.

The Virgin Statue is brought through the streets.

Three Vessels and two fabulous tour guides shared this special experience.

SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸 Andrew & Laura - Jeanneau 44′

MV SPLINTERS 🇺🇸 Eric & Kim - American Marine Grand Banks 42′

MV SUMMERBREEZE 🇺🇸 Kurtis - Bestway 46'

Ever AfterEver After SAILING EVER AFTER SPLINTERS Kim SPLINTERS Eric
SUMMERBREEZE - Kurtis

11) POSSE PERK: PANAMA POSSE SPONSOR

MARINA CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MEXICO

HOSTS PERIODIC TAMALE FEAST

Special Thank you Marina Chiapas & especially Rolf for a great Panama Posse Tamale party. 

Every
boat at the marina was invited so there were posse crews and non posse
crews.  All boaters enjoying a festive afternoon with marina staff
(from ground keepers to the office manager).  Plenty of food for
all. Great hosts.

The tamale feast is held poolside under a shady open air gazebo.

Kurtis and Marina Manager Rolf standing beside a mountain of tamales.

Marina Chiapas did us well.

12) GOOD NAUTICAL: WATER PIG ANCHORAGE

  Great Exuma Island - Peace & Plenty Anchorage

EXUMA, BAHAMAS

GOOD NAUTICAL

Uninvited visitors - swimming pigs in the Bahamas 

SY FREEDOM says:
The pigs are much bigger than expected. Definitely a tourist spot!
Found a couple amazing anchorages while exploring on the dinghy.

 

https://goodnautical.com/bahamas/anchorage/staniel-cay-nw-coast

 

More about this area from SY FREEDOM:

We
are not full time cruisers, but take advantage of time when we find it.
We spent 10 days in Abaco's, mostly Hopetown in early December. The
Combustion Music Festival with singer songwriters, mostly from
Nashville, were amazing. Late January we headed out again. A couple days
in Chub Cay...which is a beautiful resort and marina. Easy check in at
the airport. You can also anchor out front. From there we headed to the
Exumas. A few nights in Highbourne Cay on anchor and beach time at the
resort. Staniel Cay, known for the swimming pigs, was a beautiful
anchorage and easy access to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club for fun with
fellow boaters. We met some great new friends and took the dingy to
several other neighboring Cays. Amazing sandbars and additional
anchorages we will be back too. One in particular of Sampson's Cay (a
private island) was serene and quiet with access to great beaches and
sandbars by dinghy. We had agreed to meet our Florida neighbors in
Dunmore Town Eleuthera, so we had to shorten our stay and head back
north. Spanish Wells stop over was a favorite on the trip. Beautiful
water, friendly people and great food at Wreckers, the marina bar. The
water is as clear as drinking water everywhere. We arrived in the
Valentine's Marina a day ahead of schedule, due to forecasted heavy
winds. A very expensive marina, but considering the weather we had this
week, we were very happy to be tied to a dock! Registered over 41 knots
between 1-2am. Not much sleep that night. To get to Dunmore Town, you
need to cross the Devil's Backbone from Spanish Wells. It was highly
recommended we hire a pilot to drive us through the very shallow, coral
laden area, very close to shore. The current Navionics charts were quite
accurate, but we did hire a captain to get us through the first time.
With the winds this week coming from the north, the Devil's Backbone is
not passable. We will be here a few extra days waiting for the wind to
shift and swells to calm down. Heading back to the Berry Islands for a
few days on our way back to Florida next week. Takeaways from this
trip...we will pick one area to explore for a 3-4 week period, not try
to cover 3, since we are not full time cruisers, I would like to come
back when the weather and water temps are warmer. I envy those who can
spend years exploring all these beautiful islands. We will be exploring
much more in the future, in 3-4 week increments. 

Dave and Sheri swinging in the sunshine

SY FREEDOM 🇺🇸 David & Sheri - Beneteau 55′

FREEDOM-David
FREEDOM-Sheri

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13)MARINA BOCAS 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

9°20.140’N – 82°14.819’W

 

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Hi Panama Posse members!

  • We are very happy to hear that you are moving the PP once again !!!
  • Fortunately we never had to close the Bocas Marina and we are at full power!
  • We already have some previous PP members living in the marina and we are ready for new visitors
  • For that we are offering 20% off on our daily & monthly rates.
  • Not valid for longer term fees.
  • Also, our boatyard with Travel Lift 60 Ton capacity will offer 20% off in the travel lift rates.
  • Hope you guys are having a great time and looking forward to meet you all in person

Luis Fabian – General Manager”

email: bocasyachtclub@yahoo.com

Bocas Marina – 9°20.140’N – 82°14.819’W

+50766166000″

  • Bocas Marina – 9°20.140’N – 82°14.819’W
  • Bocas del Toro – Rep. of Panama
  • www.bocasmarina.com
  • www.bocasboatyard.com – Mr. Luso +50766195601- 60 ton travel lift
  • www.facebook.com/bocasmarina/
  • Land Phone: (507) 757-9800

15) MEET THE FLEET  

SV CIRCUITOUS

Jess and Matt

Ahoy, Adventurers! We are SY CIRCUITOUS, Matt and Jess.  Accompanied by our furry companions, we set sail with the ambitious goal of circumnavigating the globe.

Our
story began over a decade ago in a small town in North Eastern
Pennsylvania, where we first crossed paths. Fueled by a shared desire to
break free from the constraints of small town living, we envisioned a
life of extensive travel. Dissatisfied with the conventional, one or
two-week vacation model, we yearned for something more exhilarating – a
life untethered by the mundane.


Initially captivated by the idea of RVing, the turning point came when
Matt stumbled upon the inspiring tale of Tania Aebi in the book "Maiden
Voyage." The seed of a grander adventure was planted – why limit
ourselves to land when we could embrace the vastness of the seas,
sailing across oceans and exploring numerous countries?


Despite initial reservations from Jess about floating on the open
ocean, the fire in Matt's eyes ignited a passion for sailing. Over Ten
years of dedication and perseverance, we secured the boat that felt like
home. With vows exchanged, we embarked on an extended honeymoon, and we
are now three years deep into our maritime odyssey.

This
life on the waves has proven to be nothing short of extraordinary.
Meeting diverse and fascinating people, forging lasting friendships, and
accumulating a treasure trove of experiences. Matt and Jess find each
moment at sea worth the adventure. Living our dream, we wouldn't trade
this exhilarating life for anything else!

furry friend number 1

furry friend number 2

SY CIRCUITOUS 🇻🇮 Matt &Jess - Island Packet 38′

CIRCUITOUS
CIRCUITOUS 

16) POSSE SWAG

 

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17)  FOOD SECURITY ALERT:

BE AWARE OF FOOD ITEMS ONBOARD 

WHEN CROSSING INTERNATIONAL BORDERS

Bananas grown in Panama

Produce
pests know no borders, but every country does.  In fact, every
country the world over has unique and explicit guidelines regarding what
can and cannot come into their country.  Recently vessels entering
Mexico from the south have met strict produce enforcement because of
produce pests that the Mexican Government do not want hitchhiking into
their country.  Please see the link below for complete list of
restrictions.  Be aware that anything brought into Mexico that is
restricted can be taken from your vessel upon entrance.  

18)  MUST SEE: 

CASTLE OF SAN LORENZO

 AT PORT CHAGRES 🇵🇦 PANAMA   

Shelter
Bay Marina is a great location for exploring the mouth of the Rio
Chagres and tapping into the long standing history of trade moving
through the region from the Atlantic to the Pacific.  El Castillo
de San Lorenzo is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  This
historic Spanish Fort is a short 10 minute drive from the marina.
The Castle was built as a fort by the Spanish and ransacked by
pirates several times over many many years in an effort to control the
access to and the movement of goods (treasures and gold).  We,
aboard SV WHIRLWIND had a fascinating trip into the site after the Ocean Posse Party.

 

revillafifedos

 

Mike and Maurisa with the Spanish fort in the background

The
Castillo de San Lorenzo overlooks a bay leading into the river Chagres
some 100 feet down a cliff. The river leads inland about 2/3 of the way
across Panama to Panama City. A dam was built as part of the canal
construction around 100 years ago. This created a big inland lake (Lake
Gatun). The Panama Canal locks are used to lift boats up into this lake,
sail across to the other side and then through a 7 mile long trench in
the rock to the locks on the Pacific side where the boats go back down.

 

ancient volcano

 

The Fort is on a cliff overlooking the mouth of the Rio Chagres.

By
1534, the Monarchy of Spain had, following its conquest of Peru,
established a rainy-season gold route over the isthmus of Panama —Camino
Real de Cruces— using mule trains and the Chagres River.

The
trail connected the Pacific port of Panama City to the mouth of the
Chagres, from whence Peru’s plunder would sail to Spain’s storehouses in
the leading Atlantic ports of the isthmus: Nombre de Dios, at first;
and, later, Portobelo. The dry-season, overland route—the Camino
Real—connected Panama City with those ports directly. Attracted to the
treasure, pirates began attacking Panama’s coast around 1560.

 

shark

 

The site is a UNESCO heritage site and well signed to learn about the history in both Spanish and English.

 

hammerheads

 

The fort was well protected...and yet the pirates ransacked it a number of times.

Captain
Morgan the pirate came along about 300 years ago and captured the fort
from the Spanish. He then took his boats and men inland as far as he
could. He then found 500 mules and transported guns and canons and
supplies another 7 miles to Panama City where he plundered all the gold
for himself and men that the Spanish had plundered from local Indians.
It is hard to tell who was the bad guy here.

 

 

 

Canons sat on carts

 

manta ray

 

Gunman protected the perimeter from these corner posts

Archipiélago de Revillagigedo San Benedicto Island - Mexico

The Spanish officers has quarters in the middle of the fort that are being restored.

 

revillafgigedos

 

The fort was surrounded by a moat.

To learn more and see more pictures of the fort as it is and as it was click the link below.

By 1534, the Monarchy of Spain had, following its conquest of Peru, established a rainy-season gold route over the isthmus of Panama —Camino Real de Cruces— using mule trains and the Chagres River.

Notice the Reef under the nose of the fortification even noted int he old chart below 

Old Chart

Historic Reef @  09° 19.37' N  080° 00.3066' W

REEF

 

19)  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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

 

HOLDEN BEACH SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 🇺🇸 33°54.9388′ N 078°16.1848′ W | ICW Mile 324

 

The Crystal Coast | Crystal Coast North Carolina

Advanced reservations can be made online at hbtownhall.com, or by visiting Holden Beach Town Hall.

• Sign in at Town Hall across the street upon arrival. (After house please see Police Dept.)

• Boat welcome for 72 hours in any 30 day period.

• No generator running while docked.

• No loud noise after 10:00 PM.

• No swimming or diving from the docks.

• No fishing from the docks.

• No open flames on the docks or adjacent green space.

• Anyone less than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

20)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     
 

WEST MARINE PRO

 

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
Panama Canal Map

22) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Thanks and best regards,

Marcus

Marcus Santana

General Manager

Marcus.Santana@waypointyacht.com

 


International Business Park
Building 3855, office 201
Panama Pacifico / Panama

 

Phone: +507-310 9891 ext.206

AOH: +507-310 9892 (24/7)

Mob: +507 6427-8099

Making a splash

23) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua

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24) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

 

atlantic posse

 

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Markets in 🇲🇦  Morocco 

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Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

Hisroric center in Spain
 

south pacific posse

 

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American Samoa

Nawi Island PArty

Nawi Island Event August 31 2024 - come party and mingle with the Cruising Fleet 

attooed Marquesan Warrior.

"Tattooed Marquesan Warrior." 
Engraving
of Noukahiwa in N. Dally's Customs and Costumes of the Peoples of the
World, T urin, 1845. Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

          

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FLEET UPDATE 2024-02-04

Panama Posse

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

Souht Water Cay reversed

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

"Life is uncharted territory.  

It reveals its story one moment at a time"

-Leo Buscaglia

TOP NEWS  

  • Season 7  Posse Seminars and Events Past and Future
  • The Wolf Moon over the Water: Same Moon, different Location 🇵🇦 🇲🇽
  • Season 7 Award Entries: Biggest Fish Caught, Picture of the Year
  • SY FREEDOM in the Bahamas 🇧🇸
  • Some of the Best Outings are Short Inland Trips 🇲🇽
  • MV TIDINGS OF JOY Goes to North into Oaxaca 🇲🇽
  • Good Nautical: Melaque, Mexico 🇲🇽
  • Meet the Fleet: Dog of the Week: Jack
  • Safety Alert: Long Lines Catch and Kill: What to Know and Look Out For
  • MUST SEE: Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico 🇲🇽 

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1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Killing it with the spinnaker today! SOG 7.7!  Pacific Coast of Mexico 🇲🇽 

SY FIN 🇺🇸 Michael & Susan- Lagoon 450F 45′

FIN FIN

2) ZERO LATITUDE REPORT

ZERO LATITUDE crossing the equator!  Bravo ZULU 🇪🇨 

MV CELT 🇺🇸 Gerry & Angela - Nordhavn 43′

CELT CELT
BRAVO ZULU
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On anchor in Portobello, Panama 🇵🇦

SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸 David & Mary – Hunter 45’

YO-D-YO David YO-D-YO Mary

3) THE WOLF MOON OVER THE WATER

Panama Posse & Belize

Glowing Wolf Moon rising over Taboga Island, Panama 🇵🇦 

SY MIETTE 🇺🇸 Eric & Shawn – Island Packet 32’

MIETTE MIETTE
maison wolf moon

Wolf Moon over Bocas Del Toro, Panama 🇵🇦 

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

Wolf Moon over Punta Mita, Mexico 🇲🇽  

SY PERCEPTION 🇺🇸 Jim & Melinda & Grace - Lagoon 42'

 

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

ONE NEW BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ENTRIES

 SY PRIYA catches two nice Mahi-Mahis back to back Manzanillo Bay, Mexico 🇲🇽 

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸 Brandt - Ericson 38′

PRYIA

ONE NEW PICTURE OF THE YEAR ENTRY

Starfish Beach, Bocas del Toro, Panama 🇵🇦 

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole
Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse 

ANNUAL AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 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)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
  • COURAGE AWARD

Dreamer

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE MEET UPS & EVENTS 

swim party

SV Fin, SV Voyager, and SV Bisou meet up in Marina Ixtapa, Mexico 🇲🇽

(1) OCEAN POSSE PARTY PANAMA + SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

FLEET MEET UP

SAT. FEB 3 '24
SHELTER BAY MARINA 
🇵🇦  PANAMA

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

IMPORTANT:
This event is in the middle of high season.  The Shelter Bay
Marina will be near capacity  so make reservations early.
Additionally, we are also going to organize a shuttle bus to get
folks to this event from alternate locations.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

Juanjo Boschetti

Juanjo Boschetti - GM juanjo@shelterbaymarina.com
Tel (+507) 433-3581

RSVP FOR CARI
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

This is a very exclusive signature event in the Hamptons of Panama.
The upscale resort Buenaventura is just 80 minutes west of Panama City
and is one of the most charming and reserved places on the Pacific coast
of Panama.

Only 60 nm from the Las Perlas.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar - Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  

RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
Buenaventura

SAVE THE DATE 
 PANAMA POSSE BELIZE YACHT FEST 
APRIL 6 2024

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W

>> RSVP HERE <<

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline>

We,
Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich are running this place since January
2021. We moved from Switzerland to Belize in 2019 and found this
treasure while looking for a dock for our yacht.

Simplicity on a high level is our aim and to make our guests happy.

 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MOORINGS @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

SAFE APPROACH

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266' W

Placnencia yacht club belize
BELIZE

6) SY FREEDOM IN THE BAHAMAS 🇧🇸

PANAMA POSSE AMAZON SIDETRIP

The Exumas are stunningly picturesque.

Hokipa's Track

Chub Cay, Bahamas

Sharks in crystal clear water 

DOWN WIND MARINE AND THE PANAMA POSSE

FREEDOM crew

SY FREEDOM 🇺🇸 David & Sheri - Beneteau 55

FREEDOM-David FREEDOM-Sheri

Thank you for Sharing your Adventures on the water !

 7) SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES  
is the heart and soul of the Panama Posse 

Please
share pictures of your adventures, your award entries/nominations, your
breathtaking sunsets, and picturesque anchorages on our group
communications platform for others to enjoy in real time and/or email
Maurisa at
editor@panamaposse.com
to share in the upcoming newsletter.  Maurisa is a sailor among
us.  She is part of the Ocean Posse crew and enjoys writing fun and
helpful updates to the Panama Posse.
 

SY COURAGE sailing into the Sunset 

Chiapas, Mexico 🇲🇽 to Bahia del Sol, El Salvador  🇸🇻 

8) POSSE PERK: INTEL

SOMETIMES THE BEST OUTINGS 

ARE SHORT TRIPS INLAND
  

 Mirador el Posito, Mexico 🇲🇽 

MV NEXT CHAPTER quick trip report:

"Mirador
el Posito in Chiapas and it was a beautiful drive and felt totally
safe, a local guide helped us find a place to park our car rental and
walked us down to “the Hand”. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a
close to the marina adventure. It was about 1hr 30min drive"

MY NEXT CHAPTER 🇺🇸 Chris & Shawna & crew - Selene 59′

NEXT CHAPTER - Chris NEXT CHAPTER - Shawna NEXT CHAPTER - crew NEXT CHAPTER - Crew
Marinas

9) BANANA BAY MARINA  🇨🇷 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 

CENTRAL AMERICAN RALLY

8° 36.2433′ N 083° 11’26.4333′ W

marina

BANANA BAY MARINA SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

We are very happy to extend our Sponsorship and discount to the Panama Posse

 Mauricio Arburola Banana Bay Marina

Mauricio Arburola

Administrador/ Manager

mauricio@bananabaymarinagolfito.com

Banana Bay Marina

Sales: (506) 2775-0003

Office: (506) 2775-0255

Cel (506) 87061075

www.bananabaymarinagolfito.com

Marina, Sport Fishing, Hotel, Restaurant, Travel Agency

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AMENITIES

Dockage

  • Our docks accommodate vessels up to 120’.
  • 20 feet of water at low tide
  • Shore power {110/120V}
  • Fresh potable water

Mooring and Anchoring

  • Secure deep draft moorings
  • Dinghy docking area
  • Dry Dock Facility
  • Minor repairs service shop
  • Full outboard motors service and repairs
  • Electronic equipment repairs
  • Fuel Dock
  • Diesel at competitive pricing
  • Available daily
  • Boat Services
  • Minor Boat Maintenance/Repair
  • Boat washers
  • Bottom scrubs
  • Interior cleaning
  • Woodworking
  • Canvas Repair
  • Government-Approved In-Bond Customs Area

Additional Services

  • 24/7 Security
  • Wireless Internet
  • Cable TV
  • Telephone, and copier access
  • Ice
  • Local grocery access
  • Clean bathrooms and showers
  • Laundry Service
  • Trash and Recycling Disposal
  • Street Access

Sundowner in Golfito, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

10) MY TIDINGS OF JOY GOES NORTH IN OAXACA, 🇲🇽

Trip Report:

We
went on a five night road trip to Oaxaca City, about 700 km roundtrip.
We rented the car from Europcar in La Crececita after conveniently
reserving it online.  On the way to Oaxaca we stopped for a 3 hour
tour of Mezcal Real Minero which is considered by many to be the best
small batch Mezcal maker in Oaxaca.  

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Here
we are with the founders great granddaughter Adriana in their welcome
center and research facility where they are trying to save endangered
agave species.  

We
stayed at the Casa de Sierra Azul hotel in the middle of the Centro
district which was a very nice, clean, charming boutique hotel within
walking distance of most of the major tourist attractions and great
restaurants.  

Inner courtyard at hotel.

Notable attractions we visited were:

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. 

The Zocolo or Independence square.

Museo de las Culturas

Mercado de Benito Juárez and 20th of November.  

Local Oaxacan favorite.  Dried and seasoned grasshoppers.  

Walk the charming Jalatlato neighborhood.

Jardín Etnobotanico

Cathedral de Oaxaca.

Monte Albán (a short drive from the Centro)

Touring back, we ate at some great restaurants

Gorgeous view of the Templo from rooftop table at Casa Oaxaca. 

We loved the architecture and the beautiful charming streets as well. 

MY TIDINGS OF JOY 🇺🇸 Jeff & Joy - DeFever 52′

tidings of joy Tidings of Joy

11) GOOD NAUTICAL: MELAQUE 🇲🇽 MEXICO

GOOD NAUTICAL
MELAQUE

Melaque is in the Bay that hosts the entrance to Barra de Navidad, Mexico. 

https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/anchorage/melaque

Gorgeous anchorage.  Recommend it easy beach access with kayaks. Great markets in town.

MY MUIRGEN 🇺🇸 Scot & Laura - Beebe 50′

Scot
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12) ERROL FLYNN MARINA 🇯🇲 

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

18° 10.825’N  076° 27.215’W

ERROL FLYNN MARINA 🇯🇲 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 18° 10.825’N 076° 27.215’W

Hello Panama Posse,

The Marina is prepared to offer all participants the following rates:

50ft and under US$0.70

50 -99ft              US$1.15

Above 100ft      US$2.00

We will not be able to discount the utilities as those charges are based on usage.

Looking forward to hosting you.

Regards,

Donna

CONTACT

Christine Downer

Acting General Manager

Errol Flynn Marina

P. O. Box 188

Port Antonio, Portland,

Jamaica.

Tel: 876-715-6044 & 876-993-3209

dsamuda@portjam.com

info@errolflynnmarina.com

VHF Channels 16/68

Coordinates: 18°10’8” North, 76° 27’ 2” West

Jamaica
operates on Eastern Standard Time the year ’round. (GMT-5) For
Approaches to Port Antonio charts, use DMA Chart 26129 or Admiralty 458

OVERVIEW

Errol
Flynn Marina has a designated helicopter landing area with parking for
up to four helicopters. Coordinates are 18°10.7’N, 76°27.3′ W,
Elevation, sea level. The landing area is located at the south end of
West Harbor adjacent to the launching ramp.

The
Errol Flynn Marina offers 32 fixed dockage berths (European) and
excellent facilities for a superior yachting experience in one of the
world’s most beautiful and protected harbors.

Errol
Flynn Marina has the distinction of being the only Caribbean marina
capable of handling the largest yachts in the world.  Our face dock
accommodates vessels to 350′ and 24′ draft Med style. However, our
“giga-yacht” dock can accommodate a vessel to 600′ and 32′ draft
alongside. In addition, our turning basin can accommodate yachts of any
size. Smaller vessels can use our slips or select from a mooring.

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13) POSSE SPONSOR: 

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CONTACT MAURISA AT EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM FOR DETAILS.

14) MEET THE FLEET: DOG OF THE WEEK

SY MAISON DE SANTÉ

Jack

Jack-
also known as “Jack Jack” or “Jack Sparrow” by the locals. At first
glance you would never know he turned 10 in January 2024. Jack loves to
balance on the bow of the dinghy and pretend to swim and paddle-board
with Nicole, his human mom.  

Jack
likes to swim, chase shadows on shore but mostly chase little fish at
the shoreline ALL day long, and try to pounce on little crabs. He was
bred to be a working dog on a farm and has found new ways to use his
skills while living his best life at sea.

 If
you have a mouse or rat on board, you can borrow Jack and he will find
it and take care of it for you. When not “working” he is a great
cuddle-buddy and a professional beggar of treats. He is a big fan of
little kids, especially ones that have leftover lunch on their fingers.
Like most sailboat dogs, he has pooped in more exotic beaches than many
people have traveled to in a lifetime. 😂 If you have met Jack you know
he is quite the personality and makes our life on a boat that much more
fulfilling.

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

MAISON DE SANTE KeenanMAISON DE SANTE Nicole

15) POSSE SWAG

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16)  SAFETY ALERT:

⚠️ LONG LINES CATCH AND KILL:

WHAT TO KNOW AND LOOK OUT FOR

LONG LINES ARE ILLEGAL AND/OR RESTRICTED AROUND THE WORLD…

WATCH OUT FOR THEM ALONG THE CENTRAL AMERICAN PANAMA POSSE ROUTE 

There
is a longline database on the Panama Posse website where members record
longlines.  This link can give people a sense of where there may
be more or less longline activity:

By definition, a long line is a monofilament fishing line stretched

between two buoys (which, depending on size and sea state, may or may not

be visible) with smaller lines hanging from the main line. Each smaller

line terminates at a baited, sometimes lighted or floating, hook.

According to NOAA, the average longlines in the US (where

longlines are illegal) are 28 miles long with 1000’s of these smaller

lines and can soak for hours to days.  The lines are hung at

different depth depending on the target species the fisherman aim to

catch.  

Long
lines disrupt the ocean balance by first catching fish on the lower end
of the food chain such as sardines, mackerel, squid, shark meat, or
scad for bait.  Excluding shark meat, the animals used as bait play
a vital role in the marine

ecosystem
providing food to larger fish and pelagic invertebrates. The animals
that prey on the sardines are predator species of increasing size and
strength.  When the bait fish are harvested larger fish that are
prey to even larger fish struggle to survive.

Longlines are a lethal weapon to the fish they seek and other marine animals

because they catch and kill marine life indiscriminately.  Most

longline crew are professional fisherman whose livelihood depends on

working well together in a highly coordinated to maximize their catch

and get as much to market as they can.  Recently, people have begun

using drones to spot fish and more precisely drop longline where fish

are.  Along the Pacific Coast between Mexico and Panama target

species include: tuna, halibut, swordfish, and sablefish.

Byproducts include highly sought after mahi-mahi.

Gas

How did these fish get to market AND what can cruisers do?

1. Knowing and sharing information about what longlines are and what to look out

for helps bring awareness to the pressures that the fishing industry is

putting on our oceans.  Report Longlines here:    

https://panamaposse.com/longlines

2. Knowing where the fish in you fish taco comes from can help too.  Buying

fish directly from fisherman or fish markets that you know how they get

their catch will support better fishing methods.  Do not support

longlining with the fish you consume.  The most sustainable fishing

method to support is rod and reel fishing.

3. Some private vessels choose to install longline cutting devises to their boats:

17)  MUST SEE: 

🇲🇽 MONTE ALBÁN - OAXACA, MEXICO 🇲🇽 

17°02.7833 N 096°45.9533 W

🇲🇽
Monte Albán is a large archaeological UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site in the
southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. The site is located on a low
mountainous range rising above the plain in the central section of the
Valley of Oaxaca. 

revillafifedos

The
partially excavated civic-ceremonial center of the Monte Albán site is
situated atop an artificially leveled ridge. It has an elevation of
about 1,940 m (6,400 ft) above mean sea level and rises some 400 m
(1,300 ft) from the valley floor, in an extremely defensible location.
In addition to the monumental core, the site is characterized by several
hundred artificial terraces, and a dozen clusters of mounded
architecture covering the entire ridgeline and surrounding flanks.

ancient volcano

Besides
being one of the earliest cities of Mesoamerica, Monte Albán was
important for nearly one thousand years as the pre-eminent Zapotec
socio-political and economic center. Founded toward the end of the
Middle Formative period at around 500 BC  Monte Albán had become
the capital of a large-scale expansionist polity that dominated much of
the Oaxacan highlands and interacted with other Mesoamerican regional
states.  The city was largely abandoned after 800 AD. Small-scale
reoccupation, opportunistic reuse of earlier structures and tombs, and
ritual visitations marked the archaeological history of the site into
the Colonial period.

shark

VISIT THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE: https://panamaposse.com/monte-alban

hammerheads

 

18)  75+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

Marinas

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🇲🇽 Cruise Port Village - Mexico

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🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

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🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico  

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

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🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala  

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador  

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🇨🇷 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

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – 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 

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OCEAN WORLD MARINA 🇩🇴 SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE 19° 49.655′ N 070°43.9833′ W

19)  PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS 

  • BELIZE TOURISM
  • CHRIS PARKER - MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     
CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER ☁️ SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

20) 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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21) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

Waypoint Yacht Services

“Our
vision is to provide a top tier service to our customers while covering
every potential need they may have when approaching shore. 

Small
yachts (up to 38.1 meters LOA) are expected to experience substantial
delays, and in the meantime, we will be able and willing to help you
mitigate this impact and serve you.

 Contact us today through panama@waypointyacht.com

Thanks and best regards,

Marcus

Marcus Santana
General Manager
Marcus.Santana@waypointyacht.com

International Business Park Building 3855, office 201 Panama Pacifico / Panama

Phone: +507-310 9891 ext.206
AOH: +507-310 9892 (24/7)
Mob: +507 6427-8099

Panama Birds

22) STRATEGIC PARTNERS

 

SSCA

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23) MORE POSSE NEWS FROM 
AROUND THE OCEANS

atlantic posse

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Atlantic Posse '24

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Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

SAN JUAN
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24) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 

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South pacific Anchorages

The Amazing 🇨🇰  Cook Islands just a quick sail west from French Polynesia 

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South Pacific Posse burgees available now in Panama & soon in FP 

solomon islands

The impressive Solomon Islands

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 OUR MISSION

  • Make traveling for yacht owners easier, transparent and better informed.
  • Generate group buying power with discounts in marinas and with service providers
  • Pass on relevant information to help fellow participants in a timely manner without personal opinions
  • Identify, document and reduce risks
  • Allow for flexibility and reduce pressures due to schedules
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