Beat, Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY
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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
Placencia has restaurants, waterfont activities and the Placencia Yacht Club
3) EPIC SKIES THIS WEEK
In Casco Viejo looking towards Panama City at sunset 🇵🇦
SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸 Daniel & Naiby - Shannon 43′
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’
Full moon beaming over San Blas, Panama 🇵🇦
SV STRAY CAT 2 🇨🇦 Derick & Barb – Lagoon 38’
4) THREE NEW SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:
MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ENTRIES
Bee out at Sea
Booby on the Bow
SV PILIALOHA 🇺🇸 Rick & Maria - Beneteau 37'
Another booby hitches a ride. This one for four hours!
MV MARTINI 🇺🇸 Mary & Bryan - Nordhavn 64′
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 KNOTRIGHT 🇺🇸 Walt & Jeariene - Beneteau 47′
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
BARRELS of Flor de Caña being sampled at the source in Nicaragua 🇳🇮
(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO
SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA
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.
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.
View from the top of the Cathedral
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.
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 standing tall
Big Lizard prints going overland between the ocean and the estuary.
Tour boat on 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 QUEVENDRA 🇺🇸 Olena & Maciek – Outbound 46’
SY BRIGADOON III 🇨🇦 Doug & Patty – Saga 43’
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.
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
9) TURTLE CAY MARINA 🇵🇦
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
09° 35.935′ N 079° 26.3233′ W
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 US:
Cell/Whatsapp +(507) 6671-6625
Office +507 302 2100
info@turtlecaymarina.com
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.
Village entrance flanked with wooden carvings
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.
Two men from the village
Beauty is acheived with natural plants and lots of colors
Basket weaving is a tradition among many Panamanian indigenous communities
The designs are often very symmetrical
Robin getting a 'tatoo''
SY BISOU 🇦🇺 Robin and Tad - Fountaine Pajot 44′
11) CELEBRATING SEMANA SANTA IN
CENTRAL AMERICA:
A MIX BETWEEN FAITH, TRADITION, AND LOCAL CULTURE
🇲🇽 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇬🇹
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.
A Procession in Panama during Semana Santa.
Procession in El Salvador
Procession in Costa Rica
Semana Santa in Mexico
To read a bit more about the different ways Semana Santa is observed in Central Ameria clink on this link:
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.
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.
John and Kristine enjoying the swings before their night out
A colorful presentation of a fish dinner
Mini Posse party at Ibins Restaurant in E Holandes Cay San Blas Panama
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
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
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.
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.
Celestial Blue hull of SY MATADOR
Stef & Stuart love to play music together and with friends
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.
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
Plaza de la Independencia and Catedral Metropolitana
Museo del Canal and the gentrification of Casco Viejo read more about it here
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.
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.
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
23) 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
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.
South Pacific Posse burgees available now FRENCH POLYNESIA
The iconic Anchorage in Bay of Virgins (Baie de Vierges) Fatu Hiva
Nawi Island Event August 31 2024 - come party and mingle with the Cruising Fleet
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
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
Beat, Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY
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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
(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO
SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA
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.
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.
Male Frigate bird attracting its mate and protecting its nesting area
Large lizard
Sunset on the hook
SY PRIYA 🇺🇸 Brandt - Ericson 38'
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′
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.
N°
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
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'
9) THUNDERBIRDS MARINE 🇧🇿 BELIZE
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
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
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
Facts:
Crab Eating Foxes eat crabs, grass, fruit, to name a few. They are omnivores.
No one knows how many Crab Eating Foxes exist.
Crab Eating Foxes grow to 24-28" long PLUS a 12" tail and 11-18lbs in weight.
The Crab Eating Fox is called many names such as: Forest Fox, Savannah Fox, Wood Fox, and Mekong.
Crab Eating Foxes can run up to 30 mph and jump 3' vertically.
These foxes mate for life and care for their cubs equally.
Females give birth to up to 6 cubs after up to 59 days of pregnancy.
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
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 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.
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
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′
@SailingInvictus on youtube
13) GOOD NAUTICAL: AGUA VERDE 🇲🇽 MEXICO
View out to Sea from the village beach
Agua Verde is north of San Evaristo and south of Loreto, Mexico.
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.
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.
Walking ashore for light provisioning.
Red Snapper are a part of the art and livelihood in Agua Verde
SY WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 Maurisa, Mike, Russell & Josea – Alajuela 48’
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
CONTACT:
Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com
Mobile: +507-6411-5597
www.bv-marina.com
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
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.
Venture inside a 340 Acre luxury resort with tons of amenities including an equestrian center, golf course and endless pools .
16) OFF THE BEATEN PATH LOS ROQUES 🇻🇪 VENEZUELA
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 is scarcely populated, having about 2,000 permanent
inhabitants mostly in its main Island, El Gran Roque.
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.
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.
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 –
PARTICIPANTS OF THE PANAMA POSSE HAVE DOCUMENTED OVER 120 LONG LINE LOCATIONS
18) SLEEPING COOL IN THE TROPICS AT ANCHOR 12 V DC AIR CONDITIONING < 15 AMP per hour draw
Meeting summary for OCEAN POSSE – & Archer Power Solutions
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
Structures along the beach
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.
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
23) 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
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.
Beat, Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY
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
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 -
...this is a Most Unwelcome Aboard classic Diesel bug.
Found doing tank inspection in Pacific crossing preparation.
SY TIAMAT 🇺🇸 Stephanie & Owen – Fountaine Pajot 44’
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.
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
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
(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO
SAT. MAY 11 '24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA
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.
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.
Our “landing spot” elevation was 2.7 feet.
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′
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’
10) MARINA CHIAPAS, MEXICO 🇲🇽
SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
14° 41.67′ N 092° 25.185′ W
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
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
11) WATER MAKER MEMBRANE CARE
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
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.
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.
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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′
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
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
1. KNOW THE SAFETY CONTEXT OF PLACES YOU PLAN TO CRUISE
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
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.
There are four main bays to explore.
The island rises steeply out of the ocean with lush and diverse vegetation.
Coco Island Anchorage
The underwater world is a major attraction at Isla Cocos
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?
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
22) 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.
"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
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268 Yachts are signed up From 23 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'
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’
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 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST @ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB
BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club
Beat, Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia - YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY
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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
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ABERNATHY SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE
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