Thanks to Kim on Stella Blue for the pic of us sailing along at sunset.
SY STRAY CAT II Derick & Barb - Lagoon 38′
Bahía Papanoa, Guerrero 🇲🇽 Mexico
SY SEEKER 🇺🇸 John & Tammy - Selene 62′
Sunset at Isla Ballena Costa Rica
But
no response from Los Suenos Marina in Herradura. So still not an option
for fuel or anything. 2 Anchorages listed in Good Nautical, we’re very
happy here and found new inflatable paddleboards
Bahia / Playa Herradura 🇨🇷 CR has amazing sunsets.
SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Nicole & Jean-Philippe - Lagoon 39′
Sunrise this morning at Rodriguez Key. On our way to Marathon 🇧🇸 Bahamas.
SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Bruce & Lynette - Fast Passage 39′
SY REVERENCE 🇺🇸 Mike & Leah - Tayana 58′
San Blas, Bliss 🇵🇦 Panama
Starlink operational in Panama
SY ZEPHYR 🇺🇸 Laura & Chris - Lagoon 45′
Vingathor Just crossed the bar, all went smooth. @Pilialoha, @STELLA BLUE - Larry, @SV Stray Cat 2 - we are waiting for you!
VINGATHOR 🇸🇮 Dino & Maja Tayana 42′
3) HAPPY FACES OF THE 22-23 PANAMA POSSE
304 Yachts from 27 Ensigns form the forward scouting sensors of the fleet
We are 55 nm off shore and this little swallow flew around the bridge of the boat twice and then came in and sat by the window!
He then flew out and came in and is now sitting on Sandy’s arm.
He/she must be pretty tired and tuckered out to do this. He can stay as long as he wants!
MY TIDWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan & crew - Nordhavn 57′
Had this lil' guy taking a break from last nights not so fun rolly seas.
7) AND ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES
SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸 Kurt, Linda & Rigby - Catana 47′
8) THE BAYS OF HUATULCO NATIONAL PARK 🇲🇽 MEXICO
the bays are quiet after all the panagas with tourists leave
there are many bays to choose from while waiting for parts or the Tehuantepec to die down
As
a side note for you movie buffs – Bahia Cacaluta @ 15°43.3053′ N
096° 09.8316′ W was the filming location for the “secret”
beach scenes from the award-winning Mexican cult flick
It
was established in 1972 and considered the smallest of any Costa Rica
national park. 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.
Thanks
to your write up and seminar video we were able to enter Manuel
Antonio Park, CR. But there are new details/rules to follow.
*The park is now CLOSED on TUESDAYS ( not Monday )
*Anchoring
at the park requires an in person deposit at Banco Nacional (there’s
one in Quepos) prior to anchoring. The park ranger did not give us the
account number. He tried to purchase online with us but couldn’t, we
bought two kids’ admissions ($10usd)for our $8usd anchorage instead. I
don’t think they will allow that purchase again.
*
IT’S “ILLEGAL” TO ENTER THE PARK BY THE BEACH WHERE YOU ANCHOR. (To
quote angry park ranger) Especially before 7am, park’s first entrance
time. (If you want to try to enter by the park beach, wait until people
arrive to mix in with the crowds.Then walk through park to front
entrance. They are watching.) Technically you must come to shore at
Espadilla Beach and enter through the official entrance.
*You can’t leave anything on the official park...
From Pez Vela marina regarding Manuel Antonio Park, CR:
With the payment of the anchorage fee you can enter the beach with a dinghy dinghy.
You
must have with you the proof of payment and the entrance fees because
the park rangers will ask for them and you can only access one of the 3
beaches of the national park, we believe it is #2.
The
goal for the Panama Posse barrel is to identify ways in which we can
help communities and entities living on the edge and define new
standards of sustainability.
Our goal is to find the silver lining and long term solutions to communities living in coastal impact zones.
Agua termales in the Huatulco hills. Making lemonade out of lemons as we wait for a new depth sounder.
SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole & Jack - Cal 46′
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Belize
is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly
small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines
to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize
Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes,
hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins
like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai;
and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language
of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois.
Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.
ALTUN HA IS A MAJOR CEREMONIAL CENTER IN BELIZE OCCUPIED DURING THE CLASSIC MAYAN PERIOD.
Thirteen
structures surround two main plazas at the site. The two tallest
temples, Temple of the Sun God (the structure depicted on Belikin beer
bottles) and Temple of the Masonry ALtars, rise 60 feet above the grassy
plaza floor.
Perhpas
Altun Ha’s most famous Pendergast’s discovery of a huge jade
headed replica of Kinich Ahau, the Sun God, in 600 and was owned by an
elderly priest. At the time of its discovery, this priceless relic
was the largest of its type ever recorded in the Maya world – almost 6
inches tall and weighing nearly 10 pounds. On rare occasions this
Kinich Ahau repllica is taken on exhibition tours.
Altun
Ha covers an area of about 5 square miles and includes an extensive
swamp north of the plazas. It’s believed that up to 10,000 people
lived here during the Classic period of Maya civilizatin, as late as
A.D. 1000.
Altun
Ha was settled long before the Classic Mayan as many as 2,000
years ago. For a Mayan City, the site is unusual. The soil
is thin which may indicate that it was a traiding center rather than
anagricultural community
*
These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners - this is
simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate
picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed
often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.
17) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA
International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –
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.
CONTACT
Charles Badoian Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: PA +507 6378-8345 US +1 305-735-1661 Skype: badoian E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com
18) NOMINATION FOR GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
"HUGE THANKS to Bet & Cam on @SouthernCrossEh!
BC for getting out of bed at 1am and walking half a mile around town to
find my dog, Sophie, who escaped from the boat after being scared by
fireworks! We had at happy ending by 2am after finding her at her
favorite restaurant, The View, in good hands with the owner, Manuel. If
you’re ever in Barra de Navidad, be sure to visit The View above the
marina & lagoon and eat some yummy pizza & play pool at The
View."
Rochambeau-Bev&Rolf & SOPHIE
@Rochambeau-Bev&Rolf We all love a happy ending. Glad she’s home safe and sound. Sleep well 🐾
SY SOUTHERN CROSS EH ! 🇨🇦 Bet & Cam - Ta Yang 42′
Alka's 2021-2022 Entry
19) PANAMA POSSE 23' AWARD CATEGORIES
HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES
BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT*
PICTURE OF THE YEAR
YODA OF THE YEAR
SPEEDY AWARD – SEVENSTAR AWARD
THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD
MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD
HIGHEST WIND RECORDED
SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION
GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ WINNER HULA KAI
GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR
BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR
COURAGE AWARD
*no bill-fish entries ✔winner announced already
The Rio Frio Cave is one of the many caving systems throughout Belize.
This view of the entry 65 feet tall. Rio Frio Cave 🇧🇿 BELIZE
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help communities and entities living on the edge and define new
standards of sustainability.
Our goal is to find the silver lining and long term solutions to communities living in coastal impact zones.
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12,000 Starlink spacecraft, and SpaceX has signaled it could aim to fly as many as 42,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.
Yesterday evening Falcon Heavy rocket launch at Cape Canaveral, FL.
Sunrise
at Titusville Marina this morning. We just left and are on our way to
St Petersburg after a little over a month here. Good marine. Best marina
Wi-Fi we’ve ever experienced.
SY NO REGRETS 🇺🇸 Bruce & Lynette - Fast Passage 39′
11) STARLINK FEEDBACK JANUARY 2023
In
Red Frog Marina. Plugged it in. Picking a movie on Netflix that
evening. Good (but not great) service to St Andres, Columbia.
Hey
there, as requested here is our experience with Starlink. I’m still
working full time as an iOS developer for a company in California. As
such I need to have internet most weekdays. We came down from California
as far as Chiapas, hopping from cell signal to cell signal and moving
only on weekends. Last May in Chiapas we got Starlink shipped to us (the
older round dishy) and since then have decided to head back up to
cruise the Sea of Cortez before we leave Mexico. We had only gone as far
up as La Paz due to the scarcity of cell coverage up in the Sea. It’s
pretty much a game changer. We are currently in Zihuatanejo, having just
spent an entire month in the bays of Huatulco. Previously we only
stayed in Tangolunda and Marina Chahue. This time with Starlink we were
able to visit most of the bays. It does draw down our batteries though. I
have it trimmed down to just run off of DC without the inverter and
have the internal motors disabled. Still it seems to consume a steady 3A
and more when it boots up or it’s doing intense data transfers. We have
been turning it off at night to save power and will probably need to
add more solar to balance our energy budget. It’s also great to be able
to check the weather at any time on passage and stay in touch. Although
sometimes I wish we could be more “off the grid”.
Both
of us still working remotely while cruising, so a robust data
connection for Zoom calls has been a requirement. Before we got Starlink
in May 2022, we would arrange our passagemaking based on where we would
have access to cellular data and/or wifi via booster. This meant, as
much as possible, we would travel on weekends (or take days off), and
anchor / stay at marinas only in locations with access to a data
network. Not having access to a decent connection (e.g. slow and/or
interrupted) was an endless source of frustration. Starlink has
completely changed that. Shortly after we installed Starlink (in La Paz,
Mexico), we travelled to Isla San Francisco for a test run. Sure
enough, we had a robust connection and were able to stay connected
throughout the journey. It was amazing! We were liberated from limited
infrastructure! Our cruising grounds are now defined to where we
have access to Starlink. None in South Pacific? We’ll wait? Available in
Pacific Central America and Caribbean? Off we go! In addition to
enabling remote working, Starlink also serves as a Safety device (real
time weather reporting and communication), and entertainment (streaming
videos). As and when coverage is truly global and robust, we’ll replace
our SSB and Iridium with Starlink only. It’s a real game changer!
Pros: Being
able to work/make $ in remote areas where there is no service. This
allowed us to sail on week days when there were good weather windows and
not just motor sail to accommodate a week day work schedule. Pretty cheap $135/mo and I think it’s half that cost if you buy a Mexican one. We had service the down the entire pacific coast Baja which is an internet dead zone. Allows us to contact marinas or agencies ahead of time for parts/services. Makes it easier to connect with friends/family. Cons: It’s a bit power hungry: uses 5-8 AMPs of juice while on (up to 8 when satellite moves) After about 30 miles offshore it does not always work… but sometimes it does. Easier
to be in the phone more and not disconnect from society a bit (which is
one of the things I love about being in remote areas) Some
people have reported being “kicked off/geofenced” after 2 months of
being out of the country of origin. We are about to hit our 2 month mark
so I’ll keep you posted.
By far weather a matter of minutes if not seconds compared to any other means Contact with family and friends Trivia! Cheers
We
got our starlink in Chiapas. It has been a game changer. While in
Chiapas we had marginal cell service and very limited WiFi. Once we got
starlink I was able to enable WiFi calling and take care of all
emergencies without having to take a taxi in to Tapachula to sit at
Starbucks when we needed internet. When we arrived at Bahia del Sol
starlink didn’t work, we had marginal WiFi and decent local cell
service. After about a month it started working, once again we were able
to take care of any issues that arose easily. We had nothing while in
the Golfo de Fonseca. When we arrived at Puesta del Sol Nicaragua, we
were greeted with marginal WiFi and very weak 3g cell service. Here
there is nowhere to go if you need internet access, but here Starlink
works.
Hi,
We have had it since Panama. At that stage it did not work in Panama as
the government had not signed up but now they have. It worked all te
way from there to 12 miles off Belize then stopped as trey have not
signed up either. Worked well once departing or Mexico and all the way
to Jamaica. It stops working in really rough seas and will cut in
and out. Often works better than the local networks. Not a
replacement for iridium at the moment due to to inconsistency in bad
weather but saying that it is much quicker and often picked up before
the iridium had finished downloading the weather. Cheers
There
is one word that comes up using Starlink on board a boat and that is
“game changer” This is when a new disruptive technology comes along and
within a year, becomes the standard for boaters. A year ago, Starlink
had 70,000 users worldwide , and now they have 1.4 million We now have
high speed internet on board, which means we can get immediate
Predictwind Offshore weather routing, can do Facetime calls with our
family, do our banking, watch Youtube on our cell phone whilst underway
and then enjoy a movie on TV, all from the comfort of our boat while
underway or at anchor. Before Christmas, I had uninterrupted service on
my non stop run from La Paz to Puerto Vallarta. As I type this, I have
just left Zihuatanejo en route on a 360 non stop trip to Huatulco, all
while being connected. Thank you Elon Musk!
You
asked about starlink. We have just used it in Mexico since October.
We’ve crossed from puerto Vallarta to Baja, north in the sea of Cortez,
and back again to Mazatlán. We’ve had a few random drops for a few
minutes here and there, but generally it has been very reliable. And
fast - faster than our home internet in the US. It’s a game
changer in several ways - we were able to FaceTime with our daughter to
learn that we will be grandparents - so staying connected with family is
so much easier. Getting weather forecasts is easier than with the
iridium (and at half the price of the iridium). We are able to manage a
short term rental in the US with starlink - we just couldn’t do it
otherwise. The dark side and challenge is to not let access to the
internet rob us of the experiences we are here to find. It takes a bit
of discipline. Overall, an amazing positive tool for cruising.
22-23
is our second year full-time cruising . We have been exploring the
Pacific side of Mexico and the gulf of California. We installed our
Starlink this year. In our first year we had very little coverage
around Baja (outside and inside). Outside we could sometimes send a text
message. One time we had a family issue and it took days to find wifi,
finally in Bahaia Asunción. Pacific Mexico we got a Mexican SIM
(Movistar) and spent many, many hours learning to use it properly
(refills, management, unlocking phones, etc). Our provider in the US,
t-mobile threatened to turn us off three times. Inside Baja in the
spring we went weeks without anything but small texts and emails through
Iridium. Starlink has made communication far easier, we hardly
think about being in touch, we’ve saved tons on local SIMs, and T-Mobile
hasn’t threatened to cut us off. It took propwr planing to mount and
power the Starlink but so far it’s been a real benefit.
How
we use our SL, it’s a two edge sword, information paralysis &
superior unlimited access to the internet right from my boat. - set my iPhone to utilize WiFi calling. No more searching for local telco chips an recharging these with more bits for weather and route planning I can quickly utilize a variety of products; NOAA, windy, predict wind - update my onboard electronics with the latest firmware anytime - pursue remote work opportunities - troubleshoot onboard systems effectively, download diagrams, order items online, chat with systems experts - download charts, guides, reference material for travel - 1st mate is happy, cause it just works Summary,
All online activities are done more quickly; security is no longer an
issue/concern for banking an purchasing things. No more trying to best
manage a limited amount of data available…. And I can stream online content whenever I want. Sometimes I need to turn it off, just put down the device(s) and enjoy the here and now. Regards,
12) MUST SEE FROM YOUR YACHT 🇧🇿 BELIZE
Belize
is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with a relativly
small population of just 400,00 people with the Caribbean Sea shorelines
to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize
Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes,
hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins
like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai;
and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. English is the official language
of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois.
Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.
Lamanai
is renowned for its exceptionally long occupation spanning three
millennia, beginning in the Early Preclassic Maya period and continuing
through the Spanish and British Colonial periods, into the 20th
century.
Unlike most Classic-period sites in the southern Maya lowlands, Lamanai was not abandoned at the end of the 10th century
During
the Spanish conquest of Yucatán Spanish friars established two Roman
Catholic churches here, but a Maya revolt drove the Spanish out. |
South Coast Between Punta Naranjo and Cabo Morro de Puercos
Sunset from Playa Venao Panama
Anchorage Spot at Islas Secas
Leaving Boca Chiaca
We cleared in in Boca Chica Panama with Carlos All done in 15 minutes ( on schedule and 6 people came to meet us at 11 AM )
$ 75 immigration $ 35 customs $ 92 health ( cleared us and our dog ) $ 185 annual cruising permit $ 120 agency fee to arrange for everyone to be there $
100 Coiba national park fee ( $ 20 pp + 60 anchorage fee + 45
transaction fee to Carlos or you wire transfer yourself )
We wanted to enter Panama without any issues and have all the paperwork ready - you can skip these procedures and proceed directly to Panama City but we opted to clear in early and enjoy Western Panama - the souhern GPS path to Boca Chica is now in Good Nautical
SY CARINTHIA🇺🇸 Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi - Lagoon 440x'
14) PATHFINDER'S 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
⚓️@ 09 53.125 N 84 55.702 W 4-5 meters depth.
Now anchored in Herradura to try and buy a new paddleboard. 4 meters at low tide. Calm now and pretty water and beach.
SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′
15) LA RUTA DEL CAFE CHIAPAS 🇲🇽 MEXICO
Coffee
trees bloom with beautiful white flowers. The coffee tree is a
self pollinating plant meaning the flowers are not dependent on
bees to pollinate.
Traditional coffee drying in the highlands
Finca
Argovia is an exemplary coffee Resort Located in the Sierra
Madre of Chiapas with More than 130 years of history and culminates
as a cultural and extremly worthwile experienc
SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸 Kurt, Linda & Rigby Catana 47′
16) 37+ LONG LINES REPORTS ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE
*
These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners - this is
simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate
picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed
often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.
17) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA
International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –
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.
CONTACT
Charles Badoian Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: PA +507 6378-8345 US +1 305-735-1661 Skype: badoian E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com
Mountain
Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is a nature reserve in the Cayo District of
southern central Belize. It was established in 1944 to protect and
manage the native Belizean pine forests. 🇧🇿 BELIZE
19) 71+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS
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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
Malpelo
Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is a large marine protected area some 500 km
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Panama Posse vessel seen en route north off the Osa Penisula 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Beautiful rainbow over the harbour off Barbuda after the rain #barbudaisparadise
SY SOLMATE 🇺🇸 Adam & Jen - Fountaine Pajot 45′
3) SAVE ARRIVAL IN 🇸🇻 EL SALVADOR
Arrived in El Salvador 🇸🇻
SY PELERIN 🇨🇦 Michael & Shirley - Alubat 43′
4) ENTRY INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT
SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′
5) HOIST YOUR BURGEE
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SY YO-D-YO🇺🇸 David & Mary - Hunter 45′
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7) YOUR PANAMA POSSE FLEET 294 VESSELS FROM 27 ENSIGNS
SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Meet Henry cruising on a Lagoon 42′
SY QUESO GRANDE II 🇺🇸 Hola here isMaybel she's sailing on a Seawind 41′
SY TRANQUILO 🇺🇸 Meet Ollie she is a silver lab onboard our Catalina 44'
SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Meet our dog in the passage position onboard our Antares 44′
MY SEA TRIAL 🇺🇸 Hey I'm Olive currently onboard our Nordhavn 55′
9) SUN RISES & SETS
SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′
Rock Star Fishing Tournament - Marina Pez Vela 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn Antares 44′
SY LA VIDA GYPSEA 🇺🇸 Kurt, Linda & Rigby Catana 47′
Northern Costa Rica
SY WILDFLOWER 🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′
SY PASARGADA 🇺🇸 Nojan & Rachel - Hallberg-Rassy 36′
10) LONG LINE ENCOUNTERS
Here’s a belated update. This is the mess we took off our prop from our final encounter with unattended fishing gear before arriving at Bahia del Sol, El Salvador. Night of 1/4 at 13-29.593n, 90-19.594w.
MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave & Crew - Nordhavn 46′
11) 35+ LONG LINES REPORTS ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE
* These are reported long line locations by fellow mariners - this is simply a collection of reports and by no means offers an accurate picture or does not guarantee safety as they are moved and deployed often. Mexico alone has over 100,000 pangas.
12) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES
ROAN in boat yoga pose "lotus hands"
SY WILDFLOWER 🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′
13) PANAMA POSSE BOAT GATHERINGS
Yesterday afternoon we had an impromptu Panama Posse get together on board Tidewalker at the marina in Barra de Navidad. Thanks to folks from Rest Awhile, Avogato, Nirvana, Rochambeau, Serenity, Southern Cross, Triumph and Tidewalker for making this a great get together!
SY TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′
14) MARINA PAPAGAYO GATHERINGS
Panama Posse Party in Papagayo with Seas the Day II, Audrey Mae, and Wildflower! Audrey Mae is headed south mañana and the others chilling here for bit!
Swinging at the bar on the chief island S. Thomas 🇻🇬 BVI
2 large cruise ships in this busy harbour
The upwind "SLOG" Colombia to DR
MY ONE LIFE 🇺🇸 Doug & Mary - Nordhavn 46′
18) CHECKING IN 🇭🇳 HONDURAS
New simplified protocol online for your Zarpe in Amapala, Isla del Tigre, or any port of entry in Honduras. You can fill out the online form ahead of time to make your check in faster and let the Capitania know you are arriving. The link includes the other ports of entry as well.
We'll be lining them up at the Shelter Bay Party on Feb 3
20) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS FEB 3rd 2023 @16:00 PRESENTATION AT SHELTER BAY MARINA
International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –
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.
CONTACT
Charles Badoian Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: PA +507 6378-8345 US +1 305-735-1661 Skype: badoian E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com
Went in about two weeks ago. We draw 7.5’. Our depth sounder was out, but a buddy boat measured about 8’ at zero tide. When you enter, stay left, VERY close to the wall. The dredge will likely be on the wall inside a bit, stay very close to the dredge. We were only about two to three feet off the dredge. Once you’re beyond the dredge, depths open up a bit. Sister ship went aground in a slip in El Cid, so be sure to check your slip depth. Marina Mazatlan was quite deep. Watch for trash, some of it looks like buoys. Also, don’t be fooled by the buoys near the entrance, they’re marking shoals / a wreck, NOT the channel. STAY LEFT.
25) 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
1) PANAMA / SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PARTY @ SHELTER BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA
FRI FEB 03 ‘23
SPONSORED BY 🇧🇿 BELIZE TOURISM BOARD PANAMA YACHT BROKERS SHELTER BAY MARINA CENTENARIO CONSULTING PANAMA YACHT BROKERS
FLOR DE CAÑA RUM
BRING YOUR DANCING CROCKS OR COME BAREFOOT BEST GALLEY GOD(ESS) AWARD AND MEXICAN TRAIN MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE ALL VESSELS IN PANAMA ARE WELCOME TO JOIN BY LAND OR BY SEA
Once you sign up you will receive a password reset email - that is the indication that you are now eligible for the West Marine Pro Discount saving you money.
4) SUN RISES & SETS
SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′
At Isla Partida BCS, Mexico
SY FELICITÀ 🇺🇸 Gretchen & Tim - Catalina 42′
Huatulco continues to impress! Last nights parade of trucks, busses and heavy equipment decked out in lights and accompanied by fireworks and this morning’s sunrise.
MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave & Crew - Nordhavn 46′
Vista Mar Marina, Panama
SY SECOND WIND 🇺🇸 Laurin - Tayana 37′
5) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES
My daughter under the engine trying to help tighten our loose bearings
SY TIDEWALKER 🇨🇦 Alan - Nordhavn 57′
SY CY-A 🇺🇸 Glenn & Ashleigh - Island Packet 38.8′
6) WELCOME TO 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
Back on the boat and using Good Nautical for a beautiful anchorage
@ Playa Guacamaya, CR.
Thank you Panama Posse!
SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 Jean-Philippe & Nicole - Lagoon 39′
7) MORE CELEBRATIONS & GATHERINGS
Barra de Navidad Mexico resort at night
Tenecatita dinghy gatherings
Catching Jack Cravelle. Mexicans call them Torro
SY ROCHAMBEAU 🇺🇸 Rolf & Beverly - Lagoon 39′
8) ENTRIES INTO BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT
SY WILDHOOD 🇨🇦 Dirk & Jennifer & Crew - Perry Catamarans 43′
MY NAVIGATOR 🇺🇸 Dave - Nordhavn 46′
9) ENTRY INTO UNINVITED VISITORS
Beehives in the boom
buzzzy bees
Makeshift face protection from phifertex
SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole - Cal 46′
10 ) VESSELS FINISHING THEIR HAUL OUTS
Avant is in the water again!
SY AVANT 🇨🇦 Rob & Debra - Beneteau 43.5′
SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Dietmar, Suzanne & Maximilian - Lagoon 44′
11) PANAMA POSSE INTERNATIONAL LONGLINE LOCATION REPORTING
LONGLINES, DRAGNETS, UNMARKED FISHING DEVICES
– HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE FLEET HAS ENCOUNTERED THEM
Unmarked nets and unlit long lines are obstacles and catch sea turtles and other endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report long line visit https://panamaposse.com/longlines
12) PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT
I’m still trying to find out what happened. This freighter is in the Balboa Yacht Club It has made contact with moored boats.
Miraflores this morning.
January through March is the busy time of the year for a Panama Canal Transit
MY AEGIS 🇨🇦 Ian & Mary - Nordhavn 40′
13) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK
Pick down in Tenacatita. Quick trip from Chamela
Much more serene here. Stopped over at the aquarium for a quick tour.
SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Larry & Kimberly - Hunter 46′
14) PANAMA YACHT BROKERS SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 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.
Charles Badoian Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: PA +507 6378-8345 US +1 305-735-1661 Skype: badoian E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com
15) HAKIM MARINA & BOAT YARD 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
17° 32.8416′ N 088°15′.525′ W
Hakim Marina & Boat Yard is pleased to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 15 % discount with our 200 gross metric tons | 30 feet wide Travel lift
Andy Vargas
Sail Power Catamarans
< 35 $ 750 $ 1,080
36 – 45 $1,800 $ 1,680
46 – 55 $2,000 $ 2,400
56 – 65 $2,800 $ 2,760
66 – 75 $3,000 $ 3.500
76 – 85 $4,000 $ 4,270
Hakim Marina Ltd
+5016132997
hakim.marinaltd@gmail.com
6.5 Miles Phillip Goldson Hwy, Belize City, Belize
16) ⚠️ HIGH WIND ALERT 🌬️
Just a heads up for any Posse cruisers coming to Santa Marta marina in Colombia. Be sure to have sufficient lines and chafing gear. The winds inside the marina blow 20-30 knots g 40 on a fairly regular basis. There are often white caps inside the breakwater. Other than that, Colombia is a wonderful country and extremely inexpensive. Happy holidays!
When we prepared Avant for offshore six years ago, we looked carefully at what we would pack for first aid preparedness. We could easily imagine a wide range of scenarios where one or the other of us, or another cruiser or local, was injured (grievously), and needed first aid in an inconvenient, remote location. You know, unconscious bleeding from a compound fracture surrounded by crocodiles while darkness falls in some mangrove swamp, or something like that. We determined that:
We needed to be able to react to a broad variety of potential medical emergencies quickly and comprehensively;
That we would likely be short handed in responding (so the response would have to be easily transported by one person);
That the emergency may happen aboard Avant, aboard another vessel, or ashore so we would need to be able to move the appropriate materials for response to the injured person, and then move the injured person from the site of the incident back to Avant or from the site of the incident to another place for treatment or evacuation;
That we would be at least hours, and might be days or even weeks from professional medical facilities and professional medical help (so we would need enough supplies to treat issues for a prolonged period with instructions on how to use them);
That there were ‘levels’ of response that would be appropriate, so segregating supplies into appropriate kits suited to different levels of response would make sense; and
We would need reference materials suited to the kind of ‘medicine’ we would be practicing.
Before you carry on reading, please note that we’re over prepared. Period!
First, we looked for organizations that had worked systematically to solve this set of problems so we could emulate their methods and techniques. The military immediately came to mind, as they have applied science and rigour to responding to emergency medical situations in rustic locations (although they admittedly seem to focus on gunshot wounds and extreme blunt force trauma as the primary sources of injury). We also read up on mountaineering and other wilderness response experiences, and found the ‘prepper’ community had many guidelines, tips and resources that seemed useful. The Ministry of Transport in the UK also had relevant resources. While many sources suggested that buying supplies separately would be cheaper than buying a kit, we found the reverse to be true, and that the kits we looked at offered value as well as convenience.
So after our obsessive research, we equipped ourselves with a simple ‘boo-boo kit’ for day to day stuff.
This is the type of kit you see in a larger drug store, Costco, Walmart, or some other big box store. You can buy them online at Canadian Safety Supplies. They are also available from the Red Cross, St Johns Ambulance or similar organizations online. It’s portable, so we don’t have to drip blood on the way to the bandaids; soft sided so it’s easy to store, and reasonably comprehensive for small injuries. It unzips and flops open to display the contents when in use. There is plenty of room in the carry bag to augment the contents.
FULL LIST >>
12 plastic bandages, 1.9 cm x 7.6 cm (0.75 in. x 3.0 in.)
10 junior plastic bandages, 1 cm x 3.8 cm (0.4 in. x 1.5 in.)
6 fabric bandages, 2.2 cm x 7.6 cm (0.9 in. x 3.0 in.)
2 large fabric bandages, 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm (2.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
3 knuckle fabric bandages, 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm (1.5 in. x 3.0 in.)
3 fingertip fabric bandages, 4.4 cm x 7.6 cm (1.7 in. x 3.0 in.)
5 butterfly skin closures, 1 cm x 4.4 cm (0.4 in. x 1.7 in.)
4 sterile gauze pads, 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm (3.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
2 sterile non-woven sponges, 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm (3.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
1 sterile abdominal pad 12.7 cm x 22.9 cm (5.0 in. x 9.0 in.)
2 sterile Telfa, non-adherent pads, 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm (2.0 in. x 3.0 in.)
1 roll conforming stretch bandage, 5.1 cm x 180 cm (2.0 in. x 70.8 in.)
1 roll conforming stretch bandage, 7.6 cm x 180 cm (3.0 in. x 70.8 in.)
1 compress bandage, 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm (4 in. x 4 in.)
1 Woundseal topical powder
1 non-compressed, triangular bandage, 101.6 cm x 101.6 cm x 142.2 cm (40 in. x 40 in. x 56 in.)
1 package of assorted safety pins
4 sterile cotton-tipped applicators, 7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
2 individually wrapped tongue depressors, 1.9 cm x 15.2 cm (0.7 in. x 6.0 in.)
1 roll clear plastic tape, 2.5 cm x 140 cm (1 in. x 55.1 in.)
1 roll elastic compression bandage, 7.6 cm x 170 cm (3.0 in. x 66.9 in.)
16 antiseptic towelettes
12 alcohol antiseptic swabs
3 Bacitracin antibiotic ointment, 1 g (0.04 oz.) each
2 Water-Jel, 3.5 g (0.12 oz.) each
1 eye dressing pad
1 large instant cold pack
3 After Bite treatment swabs
1 St. John’s Ambulance pocket guide, bilingual
1 paramedic scissors
1 pair of nickel-plated, blunt end splinter forceps
1 package of splinter out
2 Nitrile, medical examination gloves
1 CPR face shield with filtered valve
2 antimicrobial hand towelettes
6 hand cleansing moist towelettes
Hand sanitizer
1 infectious waste bag
2 thermometers
1 foil/Mylar emergency blanket, 142.2 cm x 203.2 cm (56 in. x 80 in.)
2 candles
Waterproof tipped matches
Purified drinking water, 125 ml (4.3 oz.)
2 plastic bandages, 1.9 cm x 7.6 cm (0.75 in. x 3.0 in.)
5 junior plastic bandages, 1 cm x 3.8 cm (0.4 in. x 1.5 in.)
2 fabric bandages, 2.2 cm x 7.6 cm (0.9 in. x 3.0 in.)
1 knuckle fabric bandage, 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm (1.5 in. x 3.0 in.)
1 fingertip fabric bandage, 4.4 cm x 5.1 cm (1.7 in. x 2.0 in.)
2 sterile gauze pads, 5.1 cm x 5.1 cm (2.0 in. x 2.0 in.)
2 antiseptic towelettes
2 alcohol antiseptic swabs
1 Bacitracin antibiotic ointment, 1 g (0.04 oz.)
2 After Bite treatment swabs
1 fist aid response card, bilingual
2 hand cleansing moist towelettes
We added to the kit with:
Some tincture of Benzoin for pre swabbing where you want Bandaids to stick (that stuff is magic),
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🇧🇸 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
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🇺🇸 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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19) FLOR DE CAÑA SUSTAINABLE COCKTAIL SESSIONS
Sustainable Cocktail Recipes with Flor De Caña
Mangorumrita with Flor de Caña - Rum Recipes
Margarita, one of the most popular classic cocktails around! Originally made with Tequila, Lime Juice, and Orange Liqueur. We’ll twist things around by replacing Tequila with Flor de Caña 12 rum to create a delicious Mango-Rumrita!
Hello! My husband Fabio, pup Yoda and I are new to the Panama Posse and South Pacific Posse so I figured I’d say hello. 😊 We’ve been on the Caribbean side of Panama since June, had our boat hauled at Linton Bay to do work, spent some time in San Blas and are now at Red Frog in Bocas del Toro.
We’re planning to transit the canal at the end of January, then cross the Pacific probably in March. We’d love to connect with other group members!
We do have a YouTube channel and have documented our time in Panama. We’ve tried to provide helpful information so take a look if you’re interested in learning more cruising the Caribbean side of Panama.
Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.
For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact Kris Caren kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com
24) PANAMA CANAL AGENT CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ
To arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse and the Pacific Posse
MY DELTA SWIZZLER 🇺🇸 Mark & Cindy - Vantare 58′ @ TENECATITA 🇲🇽 MEXICO
Feliz Navidad 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta from SY YO-D-YO 🇺🇸 David & Mary - Hunter 45′
Feliz Navidad !
Complete with jolly Buddha belly painkiller cocktail
Barra de Navidad, Jalisco 🇲🇽 SY MAISON DE SANTÉ 🇺🇸 Keenan & Nicole - Cal 46′
Merry
Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, Kwanza and new year to everyone -
everywhere ! May there be peace on earth and a light breeze with
following seas on your passages
Quepos 🇨🇷 Costa Rica SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Dietmar Suzanne & Maxi - Lagoon 44
4) ENTRY INTO BOAT YOGA POSES
My daughter under the engine trying to help tighten our loose bearings
Hi
there, this is Olena and Maciek. We are a couple from the Puget Sound
area in Washington State, USA. In 2021 we left our land life and jobs,
sold our house, and embarked on a southbound journey to Mexico, on our
Outbound 46 – Qué vendrá. We were born and raised in Poland, got married
there, and then through a set of moves migrated to Canada and then to
the United States, to Washington state. Like most new transplants we
focused on building our life in the new land. But we also spent time
traveling and exploring our newfound homeland, near and far. As part of
that, we picked up sailing around 2004, starting in a local Seattle
sailing club. After several years of chartering, we bought our first own
boat, and then several years later switched to a bigger one. In 2020,
right before the pandemic hit, we got our third and current boat with
the goal of cruising longer term. We pressed on with our plans, despite
the pandemic. We are now wrapping up our first full-time cruising season
in Mexico and planning for the next set of adventures.
1
Entry is only permitted at high tide during daylight hours.
Daylight hours include civil twilight (about 40 minutes before
sunrise or 40 minutes after sunset). Morning tides are always better due
to the absence of wind waves.
Forecast:
The
high spring tide will be diminishing during the forecast period.
Tides for the week are early morning. Any day during the forecast
period is good for arrival or departure.
This forecast is for planning purposes only. As always, please contact Bill and Jean before arrival/departure.
8) SUNSET ALERTS
Cuastecomates 🇲🇽 Mexico Sunset from Southern Cross Eh!
SY SOUTHERN CROSS EH ! 🇨🇦 Bet & Cam - Ta Yang 42′
9) PANAMA POSSE INTERNATIONAL LONGLINE LOCATION REPORTING
LONGLINES, DRAGNETS, UNMARKED FISHING DEVICES
– HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE FLEET HAS ENCOUNTERED THEM
Unmarked
nets and unlit long lines are a mayor concern to the
unencumbered freedom of navigation and catch sea turtles and other
endangered species - in an effort to identify areas of concern we are
publishing recent and historic sightings of long lines and hope to shed
light to these obstacles - to view these past locations or to report
long line visit https://panamaposse.com/longlines
10) MEET VICENTE IN ACAPULCO 🇲🇽 MEXICO
Acapulco
is beautiful and coming into the harbor in daylight is breath taking.
We bought a mooring for15 a night from a captain who said he
managed the group of moorings we are in near La Marina. The
captain’s name is Vicente Herrera, phone +52 (1) 744-439-8184. He
and his son helped us with the mooring line which was a real treat!
–
(fast response ) Whatsapp: + 52 744 439 8184
(slow response ) Email: vicen.28herrera@gmail.com
We had 2 hitchhikers. Left Cabo this AM and headed to mainland Mexico
At anchor in Zihuatanejo 🇲🇽 Mexico
SY WILDFLOWER 🇺🇸 Steve, Roan & Karrie - Beneteau 54′
11) MORE PICTURES OF THE WEEK
SY STELLA BLUE 🇺🇸 Larry & Kimberly - Hunter 46′
12) ENCOUNTER WITH A BREACHING WHALE
Brief video of a whale breaching
SY AIR BENDER 🇺🇸 Mike & Colleen - Lagoon 42′
13) PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB 🇧🇿 BELIZE SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
We are please to sponsor the Panama Posse with a 20 % discount on our slip fees
Many
Panamanians are superstitious and have certain rituals they believe
must be done as we cross from one year to the next. Panamanians
traditionally spend New Years eve with friends and family.
EFFIGY:
Throughout Panama at this time of year, you’ll see effigies, or
life-sized dolls. The effigy, also called a Judas doll, represents
someone or something they dislike.
These
large replicas have various names, including muñecos de año viejo (old
year dolls), muñecos judas (judas dolls), or simply muñecos (dolls). The
dolls are a way to ring in the new year in the area. Muñecos are
typically made with a wood or metal frame, old clothes, and stuffed with
leaves and firecrackers. They are then thrown into a bonfire on the
strike of midnight on New Years’.
Some
of the dolls are stuffed with firecrackers. At the stroke of midnight,
they are lit on fire and beaten. According to folklore, by beating and
setting the effigies on fire, the sins and evil spirits of the old year
are destroyed. Making way for good fortune in the new year. The fire
crackers are said to help drive the evil spirits away.
17) PANAMA 🇵🇦 JAZZ FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE PANAMA JAZZ FESTIVAL
With
almost 20 years, the Panama Jazz Festival has become a cultural tourism
attraction with the visit of more than 500,000 people from different
latitudes.
Currently,
the event is sustainable thanks to the work of the Festival's Executive
Directorate, which leads a team of 70 lead coordinators, 500
volunteers, 300 national and international musicians, and some 200
collaborators from all sectors of Panama, adding more than 1,000 people
who work hard to carry out the event.
Learn this Flor de Caña Cocktail Recipe FLOR🍸FASHIONED
1.5 oz. of Flor de Caña 12-Year
4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters
1 Tbsp. of Sugar
1 Cherry
Twist of Orange Peel
Preparation Method:
In
a mixing glass, pour 1.5 oz. of Flor de Caña 12-Year, 1 Tbsp. of Sugar
and 4 dashes of Aromatic Bitters. Mix the ingredients with a spoon and
add ice. Using a strainer, serve the cocktail in a rocker glass with
abundant ice and decorate with a Cherry and Twist of Orange Peel.
Salud!
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Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services on a lift-on, lift-off basis.
For a quote with the Panama Posse discount please contact Kris Caren kris@sevenstar-usa.com sevenstar-usa.com
24) PANAMA CANAL AGENT CENTENARIO CONSULTING ERICK GALVEZ
To
arrange for transit with the Panama Canal Authority please contact Eric
Galvez our dedicated Panama Canal agent and sponsor of the Panama Posse
and the Pacific Posse
