Regatta Point Marina, VA ๐บ๐ธ Sponsors the Panama Posse
Regatta Point Marina, VAย ๐บ๐ธ ย Sponsors the Panama Posse
N 37 33.933โฒย ย ย ย ย ย ย W 076 18.000โฒ
We are pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse with a special rate of $ 2.00 per foot per night, and welcome youย Deltaville
Don Pringle
Harbour Master
T: +1 804 776 8400
E: don@regattapointyc.com
Dozierโs Regatta Point Yachting Center lies at the mouth of Broad Creek near the intersection of the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay, surrounded by the lush, green forest of Stingray Point in the community of Deltaville, Virginia. We are 50 miles north of Norfolk, 60 miles south of Solomons Island, and 90 miles south of Annapolis, on the western shore of majestic Chesapeake Bay. Situated literally yards from the open waters of Chesapeake Bay, Dozierโs Regatta Point Yachting Center offers the most convenient location to those boaters who consider easy access to fishing, diving, sailing, and other waterborne activities a high priority.
ON SITE AMENITIES
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Deepย water slips and docks
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Pump out service
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Concrete floating docks
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Reinforced covered boat slips
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1000 foot long guest dock
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30 and 50 amp service at all slipsย
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100 amp service for larger yachts
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State of the Art Reverse Osmosis (RO) water at all slips and docks
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Daily dock and boat checks by our experienced staff
Captain's Lounge
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Air conditioned Clubhouse and Captainโs Lounge
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High definition cable TV in the Captainโs Lounge
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Library
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Loaner DVD Movies
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Free Coffee
ADDITIONAL Amenities
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Ice
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Gas and Charcoal Grills
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Conference center
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Abundant parking & EV Car Charging
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Pet friendly
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Courtesy cars
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Courtesy bicycles
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Complementary state of the art high speed WiFi
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Available marine services on site and nearby
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Pastoral landscaped environment
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Close proximity to grocery store, restaurant, marine hardware and supplies
Pool
ย ย ย The regionโs warm summers invite sunbathing on the deck or cooling off with a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool. There are plenty of poolside recliners for your comfort and enjoyment.
CONTACT
VHF CH 16 or 72
(804) 776-8400
137 Neptune Ln
Deltaville, VA 23043
Clubhouse
Our Clubhouse, set amid manicured landscaping with stunning views overlooking the Rappahannock River, sets the stage for the boating lifestyle at Regatta Point. Enjoy the casual atmosphere on our southern style veranda relaxing in the rockers by day watching the boat activity on Broad Creek, and then gathering with friends in the evenings to celebrate and view the incredible sunsets
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Regatta Point Marina SAFE APPROACH
RATES
MARINA RATES 2022 (PER FOOT):
*Special rate of $ 2.00 per foot per night for Panama Posse members.
Regatta Point Yachting Center LOCATION
OFFICIAL WEBSITE >>
FLEET UPDATE 2021-11-01
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PANAMA & PACIFIC POSSE - CRUISERS UNIVERSITY
PANAMA & PACIFIC POSSE - CRUISERS UNIVERSITY
| Tuesday October 25 '22 |
Wednesday October 26 '22 | Thursday October 27 '22 | |
| 08:30-10:30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 101 |
WATER MAKER 101 | NAVIGATION 101 |
| 11:00-12:30 | COMMUNICATIONS 101 MOBILE / DATA / SAT / SSB / VHF |
RIGGINGย 101 CHECKING TUNING REPAIRS |
OPEN CPN 101 USE CASE & SAT IMAGES |
| LUNCH | THE ROUTE TO PANAMA | THE ROUTE TO NEW ZEALAND |
THE ROUTE TO EUROPE |
| 14:00-15:30 | OVERNIGHT PASSAGES 101 | DIESEL ENGINE 101 MAINTENANCE |
SAFETY, SECURITY & EMERGENCIES 101 |
| 16:00-17:30 | MARINE WEATHER 101 |
ANCHORING 101 | ADJUSTING TO THE TROPICS 101 |
| 18:00-21:00 | MEET THE FLEET NETWORKING AND MARINA PRESENTATIONS |
MEET THE FLEET NETWORKING AND MARINA PRESENTATIONS |
PANAMA POSSE FLOR DE CANA KICK OFF PARTY |
$199ย per person
$ 299ย per couple
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$ 69 x classย
Tuition Includes:
- Educational Materials
- Instruction byย Cruising Experts & Professionals with facts and experience
- Evening Networking Events meet the fleet and friendly locals
Refund Policy
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- Refunds are acceptable up to 30 days prior to the start of the event
- Within 30 days of the event, only credit towards futureย University sessions will be given
- No refund or credits for cancellation within 15 days of the start of the event.
- Credits are good for one year
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ย LOAD IN MONDAY 3PM PST
LOAD OUT FRIDAY 10 AM PST
Las Grutas Cacahuamilpa
Las Grutas Cacahuamilpa
The Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park in Guerrero, Mexico, is best known for the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa Caverns, which are one of the largest cave systems in the world. It is also home to the Grutas of Carlos Pacheco, a smaller system, as well as two subterranean rivers which have carved out tunnels in the rock. The park has outdoor pursuit attractions such as rappelling, and rock climbing in Limontitla Canyon as well as the two underground rivers to explore. It also has a small botanical garden, a pool and places to camp. It's near Taxco.
The site is located in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in the northeast part of Guerrero state. This section of the Sierra Madre del Sur is made of rock, mostly limestone, which formed under oceans millions of years ago. The caverns extend through the municipalities of Pilcaya, Tetipac and Taxco of Guerrero state over 2,700 hectares of land located southwest of Mexico City, near the silversmithing town of Taxco.
Cacahuamilpa is one of the largest cave systems in the world. A "live" cave system as groundwater still filters down into it, and that the formations there are still growing. Inside the cavern system are ninety large "salons" separated by large natural rock walls and connected to one another via a central gallery. Only about twenty of these are fully explored and open to the public. Most of these salons are located under the Cerro de la Corona, a limestone mountain ridge.
These salons average about forty meters wide, and vary in height from twenty to 81 meters. Most have names which reflect the major formations found in them such as the Goat Salon, the Throne Salon and the Cathedral Salon. All the openings numerous rock formations growing from both the ceiling and the floor. One of the drier salons has been dubbed the โAuditoriumโ. It has a large flat floor and has been outfitted with seats.
LOCATION
Marina Puerto Bahia ๐ฉ๐ด Sponsors the Panama Posse
Marina Puerto Bahia ๐ฉ๐ด Sponsors the Panama Posse
19ยฐ 11.6383' N 069ยฐ 21.3283' W
We are pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse with a special 15% discount on Winter rates (High Season) !
Gavi Roustand
Harbour Master
C: +1 809 801 9756
E: marina@puertobahiasamana.com
Puerto Bahรญa is a full service marina in Samanรก, Northeast of Dominican Republic, offering slips for vessels up to
150ft LOA and access to boutique hotel amenities.
ON SITE AMENITIES
On-Site Customs & Immigration
30 and 50 amps, 125 and 250 volts, 60 Hz
Water
High Speed Pump Fueling Pier24-Hour SecurityRestrooms and ShowersLaundry RoomMini-MarketGarbage PickupFree Internet AccessBars and RestaurantsInfinity PoolsGymSpa and Beauty Salon
Taxi and Car Rental
Water Taxi to Cayo Levantado IslandParking
CONTACT
Gavi RoustandHarbour MasterT: +1 809 801 9756 (Calls and Whatsapp)Carretera Sanchez-SamanรกKM, 5, Samanรก 32000,Dominican RepublicW:ย puertobahia.do
MARINA PUERTO BAHIA APPROACH
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RATES
MARINA RATES 2022 (PER FOOT):
*Special rate of $ 1.00 per foot per night for Panama Posse members.
30-79 L.O.A.Daily : $1.50Weekly: $1.25Monthly: ย $0.806 months: $0.55
80-150 L.O.A. / MULTIHULLDaily : $2.00Weekly: $1.70Monthly: ย $1.006 months: $0.60
Electricity: $0.45 p/ kwTaxes are not included in the prices above.
LOW SEASON RATES:
30-79 L.O.A.
Daily : $1.25
Weekly: $1.00
Monthly: ย $0.606 months: $0.35
80-150 L.O.A. / MULTIHULL
Daily : $1.75
Weekly: $1.35
Monthly: ย $0.806 months: $0.50
Government Fees (Onsite)
Inmigraciรณn / lmmigration Per vessel $70.00
Per passenger $12.00
Tarjeta de Turista/ Tourist Card Per passenger $10.00
LOCATION
OFFICIAL WEBSITE >>
FLEET UPDATE 2021-10-24
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![After several Kaqchikel uprisings, the capital was moved to a more suitable site in the Valley of Almolonga (place of water) on November 22, 1527, and kept its original name. This new city was located on the site of present-day San Miguel Escobar, which is a neighborhood in the municipality of Ciudad Vieja. This city was destroyed on September 11, 1541, by a devastating lahar from the Volcรกn de Agua.[4] As a result, the colonial authorities decided to move the capital once more, this time eight kilometres (5 mi) away to the Panchoy Valley. So, on March 10, 1543, the Spanish conquistadors founded present-day Antigua, and again, it was named Santiago de los Caballeros.[citation needed] For more than 200 years, it served as the seat of the military governor of the Spanish colony of Guatemala, a large region that included almost all of present-day Central America and the southernmost State of Mexico: Chiapas.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-10-24/shql6.jpeg)
![After several Kaqchikel uprisings, the capital was moved to a more suitable site in the Valley of Almolonga (place of water) on November 22, 1527, and kept its original name. This new city was located on the site of present-day San Miguel Escobar, which is a neighborhood in the municipality of Ciudad Vieja. This city was destroyed on September 11, 1541, by a devastating lahar from the Volcรกn de Agua.[4] As a result, the colonial authorities decided to move the capital once more, this time eight kilometres (5 mi) away to the Panchoy Valley. So, on March 10, 1543, the Spanish conquistadors founded present-day Antigua, and again, it was named Santiago de los Caballeros.[citation needed] For more than 200 years, it served as the seat of the military governor of the Spanish colony of Guatemala, a large region that included almost all of present-day Central America and the southernmost State of Mexico: Chiapas.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-10-24/shqlk.jpeg)
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San Andrรฉs Island & Providencia Islands Colombia ๐จ๐ด
AGENT JULIAN WATSON San Andrรฉs ๐จ๐ด SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
REDUCED / WAIVED FEES
Contact: Julian
Whatsapp: +57 310 2340 781
VHF 16 -> 12
Email: julian.jwm@gmail.com
Fees
| Day | Week | Monthly | 3ย Months | |
| Dinghy Dock | 2 | 10 | ||
| Internet | 2 | 10 | ||
| Dockage < 80 feet | 400 | |||
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| Tourist entry* Typical Fee pp |
43 |
ย Free for PP with Julian | ||
| TIP | TIP | TIP | ||
| Yacht Entry Fee <80' | ย 5 | ย 5 | 5 | 120 |
| Health Inspection | 40 | |||
| Vaccinated and chipped Pets entry | Free | |||
| Agent Services Sail <80' | 80 | ย 50 PP | ||
| Agent Service Motor <80' | 100 | ย 50 PP |
LAUNDRY
BOAT CLEANING
BOAT SITTING
HULL CLEANING
WATERTAXIย ย / SERVICIOย DE LANCHA EN BAHIA / VHF 16 ย ย $ 5
DHL / VIA MARITIMA KIN OCEAN SERVICEย FOR YACHTS IN TRANSIT
SAFE APPROACH
CHARTS
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TO DO
CUEVA MORGAN
Malecon
1820 Babtist Church
Pig pond Lagoon
San Luis Casa Islena
LOCATION
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DETAILS
ย Our interior bay is very safe already indicated in graph and close to the marina, it is located in the center of the city, close to commerce and banking area, supermarkets, coffee shops. We have a hospital, a private clinic and a number of specialized medical offcies, an airport 10 minutes from the marina with national connections to cities in Colombia and international flights to Miami-San Andrรฉs.
OCEAN YACHT MARINA PORTSMOUTH, VA ๐บ๐ธ SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
OCEAN YACHT MARINA PORTSMOUTH, VA ๐บ๐ธ SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
36ยฐ49.88' N 076ยฐ17.725' W
We are please to offer a 5 c x gallon discount for all Panama Posse Yachts
Mason
GM Ocean Yacht Marina & Tidewater Yacht Marina
AMENITIES
Ocean Yacht Marina has many options to accommodate all of your boating needs! We have 122 wet slips that can accommodate any vessel up to 250โฒ.
CONTACT
1 Crawford Court
Portsmouth, VA 23704
T: 757-321-7432
E: mlemon@suntex.com
Rates
Daily โ $2.00 / FT
Weekly (7 Night Minimum) โ $10.75 / FT
Monthly โ $17.05 / FT
ABOUT
For twelve years, Ocean Yacht Marina serviced yachts up to 80โฒ at its Portsmouth location, and larger vessels at our sister marina. From 1998 to present, Ocean Yacht Marinaโs management planned the expansion now known as Ocean Yacht Marina Center.
SAFE APPROACH
LOCATION
VIDEO
FLEET UPDATE 2021-10-03
"EXPLORE DREAM DISCOVER
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."
โ Mark Twain
October 3, 2021
PRE-SEASON
PANAMA POSSE FLEET UPDATE
NEAR THE END OF HURRICANE SEASON
1) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 21ยท22 SEASON
To sign up please follow this link >>
Prior registrants, SSCA members
Email us now to sign up again and get a discount !
195 VESSELS ARE ALREADY SIGNED UPReview the Fleet and roster >>
2) HOIST YOUR BURGEE
Burgees are being delivered October via USPS and they will also be available at the kick off events and seminars - please email us now to reserve yours we are only making 250 units and they are free with local USPS shipping in the US - please email us a picture to show us when you get yours !
3) CALLING ALL DIVERS TO STUDY MEXICAN REEFS !
Panama Posse has partnered with ADVENTURE SCIENTISTS AND UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA TO CONDUCT MEXICAN CORAL REEF STUDIES
Teams of Panama Posse volunteer divers will survey up to 40 coral reef sites multiple times a year for several years. Mexicoโs Pacific Coast is harbor to some of the worldโs most bio-diverse coral reefs which are imperiled by ocean acidification, more frequent and powerful storms and damage from tourism.
Season 5 Mexican Coral Reefs Project Requirements
โ Panama Posse member at the December 2 - 6, 2021 Kickoff week in Barra de Navidad, Mexico.
โ Certified diver that can safely and competently collect data underwater.
โ Access to a boat to travel to established reef monitoring locations.
โ Will attend an in-person training in Barra de Navidad with Dr. Paola Rodriguez.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS SESSION PLEASE VISIT ADVENTURE SCIENTIST SIGN UP PAGE->
Mexicoโs Pacific Coast is home to some of the worldโs most biodiverse coral reefs
Adventure Scientists is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips partners with data collected from the outdoors that are crucial to addressing environmental and human health challenges.
Universidad de Guadalajara Dr. Paola Rodrรญguez Troncoso and Dr. Amรญlcar Cupul Magaรฑa are leading the study to understand how climate change and human pressure is impacting corals.
PANAMA POSSE PARTNERS WITH ADVENTURE SCIENTISTS AND UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA TO CONDUCT MEXICAN CORAL REEF STUDIES
4) RESERVE YOU SLIP IN BARRA, MX NOW
Kick off week in December at Marina Puerto de la Navidad will see the biggest concentration of the Panama Posse fleet and we have been given a special rate but only of you reserve early and sign up to be part of the Panama Posse.
Please reserve your slip now* as part of the Panama Posse harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx
Ing. Secundino Alvarez V
Harbormaster
Marina Puerto de la Navidad
+52 314 337 9014
AMENITIES Considered among the 10 best private marinas in Latin America, Marina Puerto de la Navidad is located in Isla Navidad, an upscale, secure and private tourist development just across the quaint village of Barra de Navidad and 30 minutes north of the Manzanillo International Airport (ZLO).
5) SPECIAL PANAMA POSSE RESORT RATE
STAY IN THE HOTEL for $ 109 x night [ Nov 30 - Dec 10 ]
โข 4 restaurants and 3 bars serving local, international and regional cuisine
โข Yoga classes on the beach during high season at no cost to marina residents
โข Swimming pools & Jacuzzi
โข Private beach with cabanas
โข Fitness Center
โข Locker room facility with showers and steam rooms in the golf course clubhouse
โข Spa services and treatments
โข Boutique gift shop open daily
โข Meeting & Banquet facilities
โข Water sport rentals
โข Business Center open 7 days a week
โข Wireless Internet in public areas
โข ATM & Currency Exchange
โข A 27 hole championship golf course on site (special green fee rates available for marina residents and complimentary transportation provided)
* subject availability
Here is SV RAVEN Tally's local guide to the town of Barra de Navidad >>
https://panamaposse.com/marina-puerto-de-la-navidad
6) SSCA PARTNERS WITH THE PANAMA POSSE
The Seven Seas Cruising Associationโข is the oldest and largest worldwide organization supporting the cruising lifestyle for coastal, near/offshore boaters. SSCA supports members wherever they passage, for weekend, short and long-term cruising. Founded in 1952, todayโs SSCA remains true to the traditions of its original membersโsharing cruising information, fostering fellowship, and leaving a clean wake. Cruisers Helping Cruisers.
TO JOIN THE SSCA PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK AND GET YOUR PANAMA POSSE DISCOUNT>>
US CUSTOMS ROAM Application Changes: CBP ROAM(Reporting Offsite Arrival) mobile app is being updated with features for foreign private vessels. Foreign private vessels will be able to complete online Cruising Permits and online Port of Call. Approval will be via ROAM. The planned September 2021 upgrade may require a reload of ROAM as it is a new version, but user data will not be impacted (per CBP).
SSCA Annapolis GAM. Bob Bitchen, Lats and Atts, Ed Tillett Waterway Guide, and Chris Parker (Marine Weather Center) are featured. SSCA Caribbean Roundtable includes a live CARIBBEAN SITUATION UPDATE: September 26, 3:30 PM Eastern. Our SSCA Cruising Hosts will be live from the Caribbean. This will also be streamed on the SSCA Youtube Channel. See SSCA YouTube Channel Playlist.
Support SSCA Use your discounts: Find SSCA PARTNERS AND SPONSORS. Your discounts are listed HERE.
7) 21ยท22 PANAMA POSSE EVENTS US SAILBOAT SHOW
Panama Posse Past current & future participants can meet up at the iconic Annapolis Sailboat show October 14-18 next to the US Naval Academy
We'll be at the Panama Posse booth be sure to come by BOOTH VB10
The United States Sailboat Show has over 320 exhibitors. From the newest yacht models on the market to the latest in navigational equipment, boating and cruising accessories, clothing, and gear. The Panama Posse will be on site to recruit and find you new friends for the 21-22 Season !
Cruisers University a premium cruising educational program on the east coast, will be back on schedule in the Fall of 2021. Meet the cruising industryโs experts, learn & expand your knowledge and hands-on skills.
Panama Posse will be on stage
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Session 08:15 - 10:00 AM >>
Cruisers University
And we have a session at the Cruisers University, be sure to tell your friends and cruising buddies interested in joining the Panama Posse !
https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/cruisers-university-2/ >>
8) SPECIAL KICK OFF EVENT
SAN DIEGO OCT 28AT CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA - NEW LOCATION
PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS WITH BOATS >>
Not to be outdone the First Annual Panama Posse kick off event will take place CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB @ THE PAVILLION
Our friends at Flor de Caรฑa are shipping 3 cases of their 7 year old rum to the event to make sure the sea stories for this season will be epic !
You can of course bring your own Beverages and share a cstories with fellow sailors !
https://flordecana.com/flordecana-7.html
FREE RUM MUSIC AND FUN !
This is the pre-season Latin kickoff event for all heading south towards Panama and to celebrate with and dance the night away with music and more !
RSVP NOW -->>
BEST SUNSETS IN SAN DIEGO PAARTYY
FOR THIS HISTORIC EVENT TO GET YOU ACCESS WRISTBAND ! Thursday Oct 28th is PANAMA POSSE PLAY NIGHT !
ALL CAPTAINS AND THEIR CREW ARE WELCOME TO FIND OUT AND MEET UP ABOUT THE PANAMA POSSE BEFORE HEADING SOUTH >>>
HOW TO GET TO THE PARTY
- VIA DINGHY: DOCK AT 32ยฐ 37.3216โฒ N 117ยฐ 06.0333โฒ W
- VIA UBER / LYFT: 640 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910
- VIA CAR: Take 5 South and take the H Street Exit 8A โ then head West towards the bay on H Street Make a Left onto Marina Parkway FREE PARKING !!!
- VIA TROLLEY: Take the LINE to โH Street Trolley Stationโ on the Blue Line towards San Ysidro
9) READY FOR A SEASON FUN AND AWARDS ?
HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES
- BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT โ
- PICTURE OF THE YEAR โ
- PANAMA POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR โ
- SPEEDY AWARD โ SEVENSTAR AWARD โ
- THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD โ
- MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD โ
- HIGHEST WIND RECORDED โ
- SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION โ
- GALLEY GOD(ESS) โ
- GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR โ
for last seasons winners follow this link ->
Prizes are usually awarded with well aged Flor de Cana rum and free marina stays
Captain Ron Award
The Captain Ron Award: "if it's gonna happen it's gonna happen out there"
10) PANAMA POSSE KICKOFF & SEMINAR WEEK MEXICO
BARRA
๐ฒ๐ฝ Here are our dates and revised Seminar Schedule
December 2021 in Barra de Navidad, Mexico
Thursday December 2nd, 2021
@ 10:00 PANAMA POSSE INTRO AND OVERVIEW and Fleet Tracking
@ 13:00 ROUTE PLANNING & NAVIGATION
Friday December 3rd, 2021
@ 10:00 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, MEDICAL AND SELF RESCUE
@ 13:00 COMMUNICATIONS, WEATHER, SAFETY
@ 17:30 PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF PARTY
Saturday December 4th, 2021
@ 10:00 PANAMA POSSE SWAP MEET
@ 13:00 SATELLITE CHARTS / OPEN CPN / GOOD NAUTICAL
@ 17:30 PANAMA POSSE OVER THE TOP POT LUCK RED CUP DOCK PARTY
Details here on how to win the chef award and POT LUCK EXPECTATIONS >>
Sunday December 5th, 2021
@ 09:00 Coral Reef Measuring - Adventure Scientists and University Guadalajara & Panama Posse collaboration
@ 13:00 PROVISIONING, WHAT TO SEE AND DO, RECAP, Q&A
Monday December 6th, 2021 RALLY & MISSION START
@ 08:00 CORAL REEF MEASURING SESSION START -
Adventure Scientists and University Guadalajara & Panama Posse collaboration
Meet and mingle in Barra de Navidad Mexico. The fleet will be in place to make sure that all the knowledge is passed on to the next generation.
11) MUST SEE'S ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE
๐ฒ๐ฝ LA RUTA DEL CAFE
At the end of the 18th century, coffee came to Mexico from the Antilles, but was not exported in great quantities until the 1870s. During the 1980s, coffee became the countryโs most valuable export crop. Today Mexico is the largest source of U.S. coffee imports. The Highlands Once a coffee plant is mature, it will produce flowers; this normally happens shortly after heavy rainfall. And then, after the flowers, comes the cherries. Traditional coffee drying in the HIGHLANDS Selectively picked Only the ripe cherries are harvested and they are picked individually by hand. Pickers rotate among the trees every eight to ten days, choosing only the cherries which are at the peak of ripeness. It usually takes two to four years after planting for a coffee plant to produce coffee beans that are ripe enough to harvest.
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The plant eventually grows small white blossoms that drop and are replaced by green berries. These green berries will become a deep red color as they ripen. It takes about 9 months for the green cherries to reach their deepest red color. Because this kind of harvest is labor-intensive, and thus more costly, it is used primarily to harvest the finer arabica beans. Workers sorting and pulping coffee beans in Guatemala
The laborers who pick coffee by hand receive payment by the basketful. As of 2003, payment per basket is between US$1.00 to $10 with the overwhelming majority of the laborers receiving payment at the lower end. An experienced coffee picker can collect up to six or seven baskets a day. Depending on the grower, coffee pickers are sometimes specifically instructed to not pick green coffee berries since the seeds in the berries are not fully formed or mature. This discernment typically only occurs with growers who harvest for higher end/specialty coffee where the pickers are paid better for their labor. Lots including unripe coffee fruit are often used to produce cheaper mass consumer coffee beans, which are characterized by a displeasingly bitter/astringent flavor and a sharp odor. Red berries, with their higher aromatic oil and lower organic acid content, are more fragrant, smooth, and mellow. As such, coffee picking is one of the most important stages in coffee production.
The sun rises over the Chiapas mountains and the jungle around the Tacanรก volcano awake. The area of โโthe Soconusco heights was totally wild, unknown and without having been explored before by man. There are no pyramids or ruins of ancient civilizations. 1,151km away, the world was very different and contrasting. President Porfirio Dรญaz was in the National Palace of Mexico City working on major structural reforms for the country, with the aim of developing and innovating the countryโs economy. Dรญaz had a vision of a prosperous Mexico and was not satisfied with the way companies of that time performed. For this reason, he decided to invite entrepreneurs from then first world economies which he aspired for Mexico to advance. These invitations were sent mainly through embassies and churches, which were answered by Italians, French, English and Germans, to name a few.
Coffee production in Mexico is the worldโs 8th largest and is mainly concentrated to the south central to southern regions of the country. The coffee is mainly Arabica, and lately Robusta which grows particularly well in the coastal region of Soconusco, Chiapas, near the border of Guatemala.
At the end of the 18th century, coffee came to Mexico from the Antilles, but was not exported in great quantities until the 1870s. During the 1980s, coffee became the countryโs most valuable export crop. Today Mexico is the largest source of U.S. coffee imports.
Once a coffee plant is mature, it will produce flowers; this normally happens shortly after heavy rainfall. And then, after the flowers, comes the cherries.
Argovia is a partner and initiator of the Coffee route in Chiapas, with cabins, outdoor pool, Spa, Restaurant, bar, Event areas and tours.
To read more about the RUTA DEL CAFE and nearby area follow this link >>
12) STAY AT MARINA CHIAPASTO EXPERIENCE DE RUTA DEL CAFE
https://panamaposse.com/marina-chiapas
13 ) IMPORTANT HOUSE KEEPING ITEMS
PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON
MONDAYS@ 16:00 UTC
IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21ยท22 SEASON
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP *
if you have not seen or deleted the invite please email
us with your LINE USER INFORMATION including cell number
( * it's seasonal and for participants only get line from https://line.me)
14) Panama Posse Safety Alert
Please, please, please always hoist your dinghy up and lock it at night !
Always lock your dinghy โ especially if you go on shore.
Tie it to a sturdy pole or tree and remove any valuables.
Thieves are opportunists may swim out to cut your dinghyโs painter and
then use rocks on the beach to break off locks.
Please use a (pad) lock with a difficult point of attack and a heavy chain
or re-in-forced coated wire โ see a sample lock below.
15) PANAMA POSSE FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22
THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler the Facebook Group Admin
16) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL
IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21ยท22 PANAMA POSSE SEASON you are already assigned with your access credentials to the expanded
GOODNAUTICAL regions
We expect to launch a mobile offline (paid) version later this season.
Good progress being made .
17) PANAMA POSSE AREA OF OPERATION
55+ Marinas5,500 Nautical Miles16 Countries San Diego <-> Annapolis
PANAMA POSSE MARINAS
18) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL
Valid Passports
- with at least 360 days left on the expiration date
Vessel Documentation
- matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the vessel
Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence
- to operate the vessel - this is a formality but some countries authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes - you can get them from most states including this free one - testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent
Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas
- if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance
Prescriptions
- if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor
Pet Vaccination Records
โ all the docs you can muster plus more โ vaccination certificates โ 15 digit international chips under their skin โ rabies vaccination certificate . etc etc.
and most controversial of all ...
PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION
- this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and reduce frictions at borders (on both entry and exit )
19) SATELLITE CHARTS
With 56 GIG's of charts for participants thanks to Rob Murray to download them visit https://panamaposse.com/charts
- Once trained we will need volunteers to create chartlets for
- JAMAICA
- BELIZE
- TURKS AND CAICOS
- FLORIDA KEYS
- CUBA
- ROATAN
- MEXICO YUCATAN
- BAHAMAS
20)ย PANAMA POSSE MARINAS SPONSORS
๐บ๐ธ California Yacht Marina, San Diego, Chula Vista, USA
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Coral, Ensenada โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina de la Paz โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Puerto Escondido โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina el Cid โ Mazatlan โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta โ Mexico Marina
๐ฒ๐ฝ PANAMA POSSE HQ โ Marina Puerto de La Navidad
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa โ Mexico Marina
๐ฒ๐ฝ La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco โ Mexico Marina
๐ฒ๐ฝ Vicenteโs Moorings, Acapulco โ Mexico Mooring
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Chiapas โ Mexico Marina Chiapas
๐ฌ๐น Marina Pez Vela โ Guatemala Marina Chiapas
๐ธ๐ป Marina Bahia del Sol โ El Salvador Marina Bahia del Sol
๐ธ๐ป La Palma Moorings โ Bahia del Sol, El Salvador Mooring
๐ณ๐ฎ Marina Puesta del Sol โ Nicaragua Marina Puesta del Sol
๐จ๐ท Marina Papagayo โ Costa Rica Marina Papagayo
๐จ๐ท Marina Pez Vela โ Costa Rica Marina Pez Vela
๐จ๐ท Marina Bahia Golfito โ Costa Rica Marina Bahia Golfito
๐จ๐ท Banana Bay Marina โ Costa Rica Banana Bay Marina
๐ช๐จ Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador 01
๐ต๐ฆ PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina โ Panama
๐ต๐ฆ Shelter Bay Marina โ Panama
๐ต๐ฆ IGY Red Frog Marina โ Panama
๐ต๐ฆ Bocas Marina โ Panama Bocas Marina
๐ต๐ฆ Linton Bay Marina โ Panama Linton Bay Marina
๐จ๐ด ClubNautico Cartagena โ Colombia
๐จ๐ด Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena โ Colombia
๐จ๐ด Marina Puerto Velero โ Colombia
๐จ๐ด IGY Marina Santa Marta โ Colombia
๐ฏ๐ฒ Royal Jamaica Yacht Club โ Jamaica
๐ฏ๐ฒ Errol Flynn Marina โ Jamaica
๐ฏ๐ฒ Montego Bay Yacht Club โJamaica
๐ฐ๐พ The Barcadere Marina โCayman Islands
๐ญ๐ณ Barefoot Cay Marina โ Roatan โ Honduras
๐ญ๐ณ Fantasy Island Marina โ Roatan โ Honduras
๐ญ๐ณ Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan โ Honduras
๐ฌ๐น Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard โ Guatemala
๐ง๐ฟ Thunderbirds Marine โ Placencia โ Belize
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina Makax โ Isla Mujeres โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina V&V โ Quintana Roo โ Mexico
๐ฒ๐ฝ Marina El Cid โ Cancรบn โ Riviera Maya โ Mexico
๐จ๐บ Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo โ Cuba
๐น๐จ South Bank Marina & Boatyard โ Turks and Caicos
๐ง๐ธ Romora Bay Resort and Marina โ Bahamas
๐ง๐ธ Elizabeth on the Bay Marina โ Bahamas
๐ง๐ธ Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina โ Bahamas
๐บ๐ธ Marathon Marina โ Marathon Keys, FL, USA
๐บ๐ธ Pier 66 Hotel & Marina โ Ft. Lauderdale, FL
๐บ๐ธ IGY Marina at Ortega Landing โ Jacksonville, FL
๐บ๐ธ Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. โ Georgia
๐บ๐ธ Windmill Harbour Marina โ Hilton Head South Carolina
๐บ๐ธ Coffee Bluff Marina โ Savannah Georgia
๐บ๐ธ Hazzard Marine โ Gerogetown, North Carolina
๐บ๐ธ Holden Beach โ Town Dock, North Carolina
๐บ๐ธ Portside Marina โ Morehead City, North Carolina
๐บ๐ธ Tide Water Marina โ Portsmouth, VA
๐บ๐ธ Ocean Yacht Marinaโ Portsmouth, VA
๐บ๐ธ York River Yacht Haven โ Virginia , USA
๐บ๐ธ Yorktown Riverwalk Landing โ Virginia USA
21)ย PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS
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SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES
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PREDICT WIND
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SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
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HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
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HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
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YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
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FLOR DE CAรA
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CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA
22) SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES, SAN DIEGO
We are happy to announce that also this year we will be partnering with SHELTER ISLAND INFLATABLES SAN DIEGO
Premier Luxury Tender & Outboard Motor Dealership
Shelter Island Inflatables is a full service dealership featuring authorized parts, sales, and service for Mercury, Suzuki Marine, Novurania, Inmar Inflatable Boats, Williams Jet Tenders, & Highfield.
Shelter Island Inflatables has moved its location to 2727 Shelter Island Dr. "Under the Brigantine restaurant"
Showroom: 619-222-1200 Service Yard: 619-269-5702
We are a full-service dealership for authorized parts, sales, and service for inflatable dinghies and tenders. We have an expert sales and service team specializing in outboard motors.
CONTACT
David@shelterislandinflatables.com
2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Shelter Island Inflatables
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 Gรกlvez
Erick Gรกlvez
info@centenarioconsulting.com
www.centenarioconsulting.com
Cellphone +507 6676-1376
WhatsApp +507 6676-1376
Erick
24) GOOD NAUTICAL SPOT
PLAY VENAO PANAMAONLY FEW MILES FROM PUNTA MALA
In Benao getting the stuffing kicked out of us. Fourth day waiting for Papagayos, or whatever they're called here, to give us a break. Swells big, too. We were able to make a dinghy landing once and got diesel with the assistance of Alexis, the gardener at Villa Marina resort. 30 usd and it was about a 30 min drive both ways. Diesel was $2.88 so at the end of the day, cost us about $100 for 25 gal. Can be a rough anchorage, so time your weather. We did, but weather gribs lie. Hoping to get going for final approach to Panama City Sunday or Monday. S/V Myla
Venao arround the corner from Punta Mala
Can have southerly swell - so if you see a lot of surfers - buckle up - watch a group of rocks on the port side as you approach the entrance to the bay at 07ยฐ24.6033'N 080ยฐ12.885' W
25) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
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SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION
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Vicenteโs Moorings โ Acapulco โ Mexico
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ONESAILS MEXICO - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico
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Park Avenue Villas โ San Juan del Sur โ Nicaragua
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Coconutz โ Playa Cocos โ Costa Rica
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Abernathy โ Chandlery โ Panama
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Advertising Partners โ Las Vegas
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Safe-Esteem.com โ Delaware
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Pacific Posse
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