pods

PODS

HERE ARE THE DIFFERENT PODS

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💰 GOLD RUNNERS

Florida / Bahamas / Turks and Caicos / Windward Passage / Jamaica / Panama / South Bound Gold Runners

🍹 RUM RUNNERS

Colombia / Caribbean Panama  Via Jamaica / Cayman Islands / Cuba / Yucatan / Florida Keys / North Bound Rum Runners

🌿 SPICE RUNNERS

Lesser Antilles via Colombia –-> Panama Canal Bound - East to West Spice Runners

☠️ PIRATE RUNNERS

Bocas del Toro –-> Cayman Islands / Roatan / Rio Dulce / North Bound Pirate Runners

🥥 COCONUT RUN

San Diego / Ensenada / Cabo / La Paz / Mazatlan / PV -–> Barra de Navidad - South Bound Cocount Runners

☸️ COUNTER POSSE

Pacific Panama / Costa Rica –-> North Bound Counter Posse

🦜 ORIGINAL POSSE

Barra de Navidad -–> Panama Canal South Bound Original Panama Posse

🌊 BASHERS

Barra / Cabo / La Paz / PV --> San Diego / LA / SFO - North Bound Bashers

🦀 CRAB POD

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia & Florida Bahamas– north or south bound, coastal or via the ICW Crab Posse

🌵 CACTUS POSSE

La Paz / Mazatlan / Sea of Cortez - North and South Bound Cactus Posse

🌺 HIBISCUS POSSE

Panama - Jamaica - South Coast of Cuba - South Coast of Haiti - South Coast of Dominican Republic - South Coast of Puerto Rico - to the Virgin Islands - East Bound Hibiscus Posse

🪸 CORAL POD

GUATEMALA - BELIZE - YUACATAN PENINSULA - FLORIDA KEYS CORAL POD

🐚 SHELL POD

BAHAMAS - GREATER ANTILLES - LESSER ANTILLES SHELL POD

🏝️ MILK RUN - SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE >>

Pacific Coast --> Galapagos --> Marquesas / French Polynesia - South Pacific Bound south pacific posse

ATLANTIC POSSE - JOIN THE ATLANTIC POSSE

Spain - Greater Antilles Atlantic Posse

BOATING LICENSE IN MEXICO

BOATING LICENSE IN MEXICO

You are required to have a boating license while you are navigating your boat in Mexican waters. Every boat owner, operator, and captain at the helm of a vessel must have a  boating license that states you are qualified to operate the vessel. If you have a foreign flagged vessel in Mexican waters then you must have the proper operating license issued by the state or country where you registered your vessel. EVEN IF A BOATING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY.

 

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

 

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

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

 Boating License in Canada?

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


99 reasons for joining the PANAMA POSSE 23·24

 99 reasons for joining the PANAMA POSSE 23·24

#99

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

#98

#98 catch great fish
catch great fish

#97

#97 discover new shores
discover new shores

#96

unabashedly pet friendly
unabashedly pet friendly

#95

amazing anchorages
with 550+ amazing anchorages

#94

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

#93

impromptu panama posse parties
Impromptu Panama Posse parties

#92
Organic docks and sustainable surroundings

Organic docks and sustainable surroundings

#91

Stunningly beautiful volcanic coastlines
Stunningly beautiful volcanic coastlines

#90


Witness Mobula rays jumping & shattering

#89

Accurate and vetted anchorage information
Get accurate and vetted⚓info

#88

Watch water trun to glass
Watch water turn to glass

#87

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

#86

#86 Swim like a sloth
Swim like a sloth

#85

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

#84

SUNRISE
start your mornings with delightful sunrises

#83

Squirrl Monkey
snuggle up with primates

#82

Pull into welcoming marinas
Pull into welcoming marinas

#81

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

#80

Learn how to fly
Learn how to fly

#79

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

#78

Practice your dolphin talk
Practice your dolphin talk

#77

discover the epicenter of serenity
Discover extreme serenity

#76

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

#75

Learn to surf in Nicaragua
Learn to surf in Nicaragua

#74

Play survivor from your dinghy
Play survivor from your dinghy

#73

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

#72

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

#71

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

#70

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

#69

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

#68

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

#67

 woodfired steaks in Barra
Taste wood fired steaks in Barra

#66
Taste tequila IN Tequila

Taste Tequila IN Tequila

#65

Belize BLue Hole
Learn how to “dive right in”

#64

Become a banana expert
Become a banana expert

#63

Ponder life in paradise
ponder life with palms trees

#62

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

#61

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

#60

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

#59

FIND YOUR INNER CHILDHOOD
FIND YOUR INNER CHILDHOOD

#58
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ IN ACAPULCO

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ IN ACAPULCO

#57

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

#56

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

#55

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

#54
Portobelo

Anchor where historic naval battles were fought

#53

Discover Monkey Island
Discover Monkey Island

#52

Explore arched caves where times stands still

Explore arched caves where times stands still

#51
Participate in new rituals

Participate in new rituals

#49
Get flipped off by a whale

“Get flipped off by a whale

#48
Celebrate your achievements with fellow seafarers

Celebrate your achievements with fellow seafarers

#47

Jump back in time - like 1,500 years

Jump back in time – like 1,500 years

#46

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

#45

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

#44

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

#43

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

#42
#42 discover sprawling underground cave systems

#42 discover sprawling underground cave systems

#41

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

#40

Provision like a pro
Provision like a pro !

#39

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

#38

RIde horses on the beach
Ride horses on the beach

#37

Anchor in Carrizal
Anchor in Carrizal

#36

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

#35

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

#34

7 moles for 7 seas
7 moles for 7 seas

#33

provision up
provision up

#32

#31

#30

#29

#28

#27


Crusing Book Shelves

20+ BOOKS FOR THIS ROUTE  >>

All Participants also have free seasonal access to Good Nautical the live cruising guide
or you can purchase these books below from select bookstores and publishers.

The reason we make this available to our participants is to ensure up to date data - Cruising guides are usually written by one yacht or cruising couple and written many moons ago and from only one perspective - this online cruising guide Good Nautical has thousands of anchorages and procedures in them - provided by multiple viewpoints from different yachts and under different weather conditions.

Good Nautical

20+ BOOKS FOR THIS ROUTE  >>

Read more


Hertz and the Panama Posse

HERTZ MEXICO SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

HERTZ  MEXICO SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE WITH OVER 100 LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM AND SPECIAL CORPORATE RATES
Presentacion Mapa Hertz Rental Car Locations in Mexico

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS USING THE CODE  "PANAMAP" >>

Here is the page in Google Translate RESERVATIONS USING GOOGLE TRANSLATE >>

Hertz and the Panama Posse

Rate sheet INCLUDES REQUIRED INSURANCE :

Hertz Mexico Panama Posse Contact


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23-24' Panama Posse Kick Off Weekend

All of this takes place starting December 7-10 2023 in Barra de Navidad, MX at the Marina Puerto de la Navidad

RSVP PLEASE AND CONTACT THE MARINA TO RESERVE A SLIP

 

Some of these seminars are recorded  and place them online for participants

 

 

Here are our tentative dates for our seminars in early December 2022 in Barra de Navidad, Mexico 

 

Thursday Decemeber 7, 2023    

   1)  10:00 PANAMA POSSE INTRO AND OVERVIEW   and Fleet Tracking

   2)  13:00 ROUTE PLANNING & NAVIGATION    

    

   

Friday December 8,  2023

   3)  10:00 DANGERS & SAFETY

    4)  13:00 COMMUNICATIONS, WEATHER,

    5)  17:30 PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF PARTY

 

   

Saturday December 9, 2023

 

   6)  13:00 SATELLITE CHARTS / OPEN CPN / GOOD NAUTICAL   

  7)  17:30 PANAMA POSSE OVER THE TOP POT LUCK RED CUP DOCK PARTY
-> details here on how to win the chef award ->

 

   

Sunday December 10, 2023

8) 10:00 AM  Swapmeet

9)  13:00 PROVISIONING, WHAT TO SEE AND DO, RECAP, Q&A  

  

 

Secundino
Harbormaster Secundino Alvarez 

1) panama posse intro q&a and tracking

When: Thu  @ 10:00 to ~ 12:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor -
Manuel Antonio
19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - things to write - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords

 

 

2) ROUTE PLANNING & NAVIGATION

When: Thu  @ 13:00 to ~ 15:30

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor -
Manuel Antonio
19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - things to write - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords - a happy adventurers mindset

3)  10:00 DANGERS & SAFETY

When:
Fri  @ 10:00 to ~ 12:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor.

Manuel Antonio
19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords

 

4) COMMUNICATIONS, WEATHER,

When:
Fri  @ 13:00 to ~ 16:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor.

Manuel Antonio
19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
big notepad - pencil - pads - phones - guidebooks - cameras - laptops - extension cords - a happy meteorologist'  mindset

 

5) PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF PARTY

When: Friday  @ 17:00 to 19:00

Where:
Marina Court Yard in front of the Marina Office
19°11'43.3"N 104°41'00.8"W @ @ 12 feet

Amenities:
OPEN BAR  & Passed  hors d'oeuvres  17:00 - 18:00
Courtesy of the Gran Isla Navidad Resort
and the Marina Puerto de la Navidad

Cash bar and resort
menu order food or drinks from the resort from 18:00 - 19:00


What to bring ?
Your best self
a happy mindset to meet your buddy boats and other Panama Posse  boats for the season
camera
cellphone
bug spray
appetite and thirst
money for drinks or food after 18:00

After party ? 

 

6) Satellite Charts / OpenCPN / Good Nautical

When: Saturday    @ 13:00 to ~ 17:00

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor
Manuel Antonio
19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath Rooms, Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
laptops - mac - pc - external hard drives - pads - smart phones - raspberry pi 3B - GPS - USB pucks -  charts  - cameras - sd cards - usb drives -
- extension cords - a happy techy mindset -  books - notepads - pens - your geeky sailor self

 

7) PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK RED CUP DOCK PARTy

When:
Saturday    17:30 ->

Where:
Between Dock A and Dock in the Marina

19°11'40.1"N 104°40'53.1"W

 

Amenities:
The Panama Posse Charcoal Grill, Ice  some Chairs and tables, bathrooms, Trash bins,

What to bring ?
Bring your own favorite protein  (not to share) to grill for yourself and your crew your own plates / cutlery / napkins / cups and drinks / mosquito spray

And importantly make one big side dish or desert  for 8 to share with fellow Panama Posse Folks

 

Garden Salad, Bite Sized Appetizers, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Mexican Rice, Spicy Sweet Potatoes, Tacos, Fajitas, The best guacamole ever, Crab Cakes, Coconut Shrimp, Little sliders, Vanilla covered Churros, etc etc.
This is where the galley gods shine - please do not bring popcorn, peanut butter sandwiches as this is for us to celebrate in our collective culinary delights !

ABBONDANZA - ABUNDANCE IS KEY  !

Maybe we even get Raven's infamous rum punch ?

If you have some folding chairs and mood lights - a portable speakers for music -think outdoor party and your expired flares to shoot off around 9 PM

Can we make this the best Panama Posse pot luck party ever ?

 

8) sunday 10 am swap meet

Where:
Between Dock A and Dock in the Marina

19°11'40.1"N 104°40'53.1"W

 

9) PROVISIONING, WHAT TO SEE AND DO, RECAP, Q&A

When:
Sunday     @ 13:00 to ~ 16:30

Where:
Meet at Manuel Antonio de Mendoza Meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Resort
From the top lobby take the side elevator down to the 3rd floor
Manuel Antonio
19°11'44.1"N 104°41'05.3"W

Amenities:
Class room style Tables, Chairs, Air Conditioning, Bath rooms Lights, resort wifi, (but no cellphone service),
Power outlets on the wall so bring extension cords if you need power.

Food & Beverage:
We will also have a waiter on standby to order food or drinks from the resort.

What to bring ?
laptops - mac - pc - ipads - android pads - country guide books  - smart phones - cameras -
- extension cords - a happy provisioniers mindset -  books - notepads - pens - your happy explorer self

 

THIS IS IT - THIS IS HOW IT ALL STARTS - SEASON  7

 


captain dietmar

BIO

Captain Dietmar Petutschnig
founder of the Panama Posse

Born and raised in Austria, moved to the Americas and spent seven years in Chile prior to immigrating to New York City in 1987. Dual citizen of the USA & Austria. Fluent in English, German and Spanish, with a working knowledge of Portuguese & Italian - learned a bit of French while in the South Pacific. Married to Suzanne ( Army-brat ) from Texas and our dog Maximilian. Since 2008 have sailed across the Pacific and to several island nations logging over 53,000 nm with multiple media articles in the yachting press.

Maritime Qualifications
USCG MASTER 100 TONS (MARITM-281)
AUXILIARY SAIL (MARITM-45)
MZ MROC (RRTOC) Royal New Zealand Coast Guard
ASSISTANCE TOWING (MARITM-42)
RYA NZ OCEAN YACHTMASTER (QN 0778)
P.A.D.I. (Open Water)
RED CROSS (Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED)

Education
Royal New Zealand Coast Guard – Auckland, NZ
Maritime Institute - San Diego, USA
Universidad Technica Federico Santa Maria – Valparaiso, Chile
NYU SCE - Unix Systems – NYC, USA

Prior
CEO of AG Nunet in NYC, USA 1996-2006, led large interactive programming teams that conceived, developed and launched over 250 websites, mobile platforms and interactive systems for mid-size and international fortune 500 companies including Vodaphone, FujiFilm, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Verizon. Successful exit via private equity deal to IMG.

Director of Internet Technologies Image Info Inc 1994 – 1996
Spearheaded the first online digital and networked digital b2b databases and libraries for soft good clients such as CFDA, Calvin Klein, amo.


gestalt

gestalt 👻 /ɡəˈSHtält/ noun

We use the Gestalt theory for communicating with each other IN THE FLEET

[ GESTALT in modern German to mean the way a thing has been “placed,” or “put together.” There is no exact equivalent in English. ... “Form” and “shape” are the usual translations; in psychology the word is often interpreted as “pattern” or “configuration.” ]


Hold on it's not a cult thing it's a communication protocol.

Here is how this protocol works:

 gestalt

Speak from your own experiences rather than giving advice or opinions

Use “I” statements instead of “You” statements – 
IE: We sailed from A to B and … this is what happened to us
DON’T: “you should sail from A to B and you could do this … ” 

Don’t speak in generalities  be specific share a relevant past experience - both good and bad.

PLEASE SHARE EXPERIENCES and FACTS  NOT  OPINIONS

 

 

Why do we use GESTALT ?


Everyone who is a skipper, captain, admiral, crew or master of his or her ship has a high level of authority, independence and leadership.

When opinions come to the surface there is a natural instinct to doubt, feel threatened, judge and to question "advice / opinions".
As an example and to make this point look at how many FB postings, or comment sections on websites or even news sites
 become a runaway freight train leading to huff and puff, figthclub, bruised egos and unanswered questions and arguments.

So since we are not a social media company and our KPI is not looking for screen time spent, we try to avoid getting sucked you into "discussions"

 

Panama Posse is about facts and experiences

Your experiences are important for the fleet and  vessels  will make decisions on your factual reports.

Advice given ( solicited or not ) by it's very nature is tainted,  not validated, skweed and may even have an unforseen angle that has little actual informational value.

 
Even if you have made a mistake and are sharing that experience - that is valuable.

WE DO NOT ... LIKE / DISLIKE / OMG HOW COULD YOU / WHY DID YOU NOT ...  comment.

 
Yes it's hard - after all FB has trained you to have opinions -  but this protocol is how you can help another vessel.
This way no one is judged and everone's ego stays intact.

 The Gestalt Language Protocol is core to the Panama Posse  everyday communication strategy.

JUST THE FACTS PLEASE !