“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy or too impatient.
One should lie empty, open, choice less as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.”
– Anne Morrow Lindbergh
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
PRE-SEASON PANAMA POSSE FLEET UPDATE
1) REGISTRATION FOR THE 21·22 SEASON NOW OPEN
To sign up for next season please follow this link >>
Prior registrants, SSCA members and early registrants
receive a special discount until October 1st email us now to sign up again !
159 VESSELS ARE ALREADY SIGNED UP >>
HOIST YOUR NEW BURGEE
Next season’s burgees will be mailed out in October via USPS and they will also be available at the kick off events and seminars – please email us now to reserve yours we are only making 250 units and they are free with local USPS shipping in the US – please email us a picture to show us when you get yours !
2) CALLING ALL DIVERS TO STUDY MEXICAN REEFS !
Panama Posse has partnered with ADVENTURE SCIENTISTS AND UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA TO CONDUCT MEXICAN CORAL REEF STUDIES
Teams of Panama Posse volunteer divers will survey up to 40 coral reef sites multiple times a year for several years. Mexico’s Pacific Coast is harbor to some of the world’s most bio-diverse coral reefs which are imperiled by ocean acidification, more frequent and powerful storms and damage from tourism.
Adventure Scientists is recruiting experienced Panama Posse participants to provide Universidad de Guadalajara’s Dr. Paola Rodríguez-Troncoso and Dr. Amílcar Cupul Magaña with critical data. Their project will provide hard data to support policy recommendations that can protect these unique reefs into the future.
Presentations and volunteer training will take place during Panama Posse’s kick off week in Barra de Navidad Dec 2-6th.
This is part of the Panama Posse DO GOOD INITIATIVE
Adventure Scientists is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips partners with data collected from the outdoors that are crucial to addressing environmental and human health challenges.
Universidad de Guadalajara Dr. Paola Rodríguez Troncoso and Dr. Amílcar Cupul Magaña are leading the study to understand how climate change and human pressure is impacting corals.
3) RESERVE YOUR SLIP IN BARRA NOW AND SAVE MONEY !
Kick off week in December at Marina Puerto de la Navidad will see the biggest concentration of the Panama Posse fleet and we have been given a special rate but only of you reserve early and sign up to be part of the Panama Posse.
Docking rates* for Panama Posse 2021/22 if registered by October 1, 2021 !
Daily $ 0.92 x ft x day +tax
Monthly $ 17.64 x ft x mo +tax
Please reserve your slip now* as part of the Panama Posse harbormaster@islaresort.com.mx
Ing. Secundino Alvarez V
Harbormaster
Marina Puerto de la Navidad
+52 314 337 9014
4) Panama Posse Headquarters
Considered among the 10 best private marinas in Latin America, Marina Puerto de la Navidad is located in Isla Navidad, an upscale, secure and private tourist development just across the quaint village of Barra de Navidad and 30 minutes north of the Manzanillo International Airport (ZLO).
THE PANAMA POSSE WAS BORN AT THIS POOL IN 2017 !!!
SPECIAL PANAMA POSSE RESORT RATE
STAY IN THE HOTEL for $ 109 x night [ Nov 30 – Dec 10 ] >>
• 4 restaurants and 3 bars serving local, international and regional cuisine
• Yoga classes on the beach during high season at no cost to marina residents
• Swimming pools & Jacuzzi
• Private beach with cabanas
• Fitness Center
• Locker room facility with showers and steam rooms in the golf course clubhouse
• Spa services and treatments
• Boutique gift shop open daily
• Meeting & Banquet facilities
• Water sport rentals
• Business Center open 7 days a week
• Wireless Internet in public areas
• ATM & Currency Exchange
• A 27 hole championship golf course on site (special green fee rates available for marina residents and complimentary transportation provided)
* subject availability
Here is SV RAVEN Tally’s local guide to the town of Barra de Navidad >>
5) NEW: PANAMA POSSE FLEET TRACKING
32 Panama Posse Vessels are now tracking to add your vessel visit fleet
https://panamaposse.com/tracking
And to get started with your vessel tracking(voluntary)
1) Create a free predict wind account
or if you already have a free or pro account skip to ->>
2) Notify us to be added by using this page ( takes a week ) –>
6) 21·22 PANAMA POSSE EVENTS
Panama Posse Past current & future participants can meet up at the iconic Annapolis Sailboat show October 14-18next to the US Naval Academy
We’ll be at the Panama Posse booth be sure to come by BOOTH VB10
38° 58.9728′ N 076° 29.1983′ W
The United States Sailboat Show has over 320 exhibitors. From the newest yacht models on the market to the latest in navigational equipment, boating and cruising accessories, clothing, and gear. The Panama Posse will be on site to recruit and find you new friends for the 21-22 Season !
Cruisers University a premium cruising educational program on the east coast, will be back on schedule in the Fall of 2021. Meet the cruising industry’s experts, learn & expand your knowledge and hands-on skills.
Panama Posse will be on stage
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Session 08:15 – 10:00 AM >>
And we have a session at the Cruisers University, be sure to tell your friends and cruising buddies interested in joining the Panama Posse !
https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/cruisers-university-2/ >>
7) SPECIAL KICK OFF EVENT SAN DIEGO OCT 28
Not to be outdone the First Annual Panama Posse kick off event will take place a the iconic Ullman Sails Loft in San Diego on October 28th !!!
Our friends at Flor de Caña are shipping 3 cases of their 7 year old rum to the event to make sure the sea stories for this season will be epic !
FREE RUM MUSIC AND FUN !
https://panamaposse.com/panama-posse-21-22-ullman-sails-party
This is the pre-season Latin kickoff event for all heading south towards Panama and to celebrate with and dance the night away with Live music and more !
Liz, Dietmar, Chuck and Mike are plotting a hell of a party at Ullman Sails !
RSVP NOW –>> FOR THIS HISTORIC EVENTTO GET YOU ACCESS WRISTBAND ! Thursday Oct 28th is PANAMA POSSE PLAY NIGHT !
ALL CAPTAINS AND THEIR CREW ARE WELCOME TO FIND OUT AND MEET UP ABOUT THE PANAMA POSSE BEFORE HEADING SOUTH >>>
8) PANAMA POSSE KICKOFF & SEMINAR WEEK MEXICO
🇲🇽 Here are our dates and revised Seminar Schedule
December 2021 in Barra de Navidad, Mexico
Thursday December 2nd, 2021
@ 10:00 PANAMA POSSE INTRO AND OVERVIEW and Fleet Tracking
@ 13:00 ROUTE PLANNING & NAVIGATION
Friday December 3rd, 2021
@ 10:00 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, MEDICAL AND SELF RESCUE
@ 13:00 COMMUNICATIONS, WEATHER, SAFETY
@ 17:30 PANAMA POSSE KICK OFF PARTY
Saturday December 4th, 2021
@ 10:00 PANAMA POSSE SWAP MEET
@ 13:00 SATELLITE CHARTS / OPEN CPN / GOOD NAUTICAL
@ 17:30 PANAMA POSSE OVER THE TOP POT LUCK RED CUP DOCK PARTY
-> details here on how to win the chef award and
POT LUCK EXPECTATIONS->
Sunday December 5th, 2021
@ 09:00 Coral Reef Measuring – Adventure Scientists and University Guadalajara & Panama Posse collaboration
@ 13:00 PROVISIONING, WHAT TO SEE AND DO, RECAP, Q&A
Monday December 6th, 2021 RALLY & MISSION START
@ 09:00 CORAL REEF MEASURING SESSION START –
Adventure Scientists and University Guadalajara & Panama Posse collaboration
9) MUST SEE’S ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE
Fort Jefferson – Dry Tortugas FLORIDA
During that time U.S. Navy Commodore David Porter inspected the Dry Tortugas island as he was on the lookout for a site for a naval station that would help suppress piracy in the Caribbean.
While Commodore Porter thought the Dry Tortugas were unfit for a naval station. He commanded a number of U.S. naval ships, including the famous USS Constitution and saw service in the First Barbary War. Porter was later court martialed and resigned and then
In 1829, under recommendations from Commodore John Rodgers, the survey ship Florida stopped at the Dry Tortugas to evaluate the anchorage. Contrary to Commodore Porter’s experience, Josiah Tattnall was delighted with what he found. It consisted of 11 small keys and surrounding reefs and banks, over which the sea broke. There was an outer and an inner harbor which afforded a safe anchorage during all seasons and was large enough to let a large number of ships ride at anchor. The Dry Tortugas would constitute the advance post for a defense of the Gulf Coast.
Early on July 10, 1847, under the cover of darkness, seven freedom seekers named Jerry, Jack, John, George, Ephraim, Howard and Robert fled Garden Key. They took with them every vessel that could float, a brilliant move that greatly reduced the risk of being pursued and captured. Without being detected the seven men removed the schooners Union, Virginia, and b, and a small boat belonging to the Garden Key lighthouse keeper.
Enslaved African Americans were responsible for the most difficult tasks at Fort Jefferson. They labored ten hours a day, six days a week. Using little more than wheelbarrows they offloaded arriving ships. The 16 million bricks were used in the fort’s construction. Perhaps their most arduous task was collecting and transporting large quantities of coral rock from nearby islands. This coral material served as the main ingredient in forming coral concrete, a vital component in the fort’s construction. Several of the enslaved men were permitted to bring their wives with them. These women often served as cooks and laundresses.
The Great Escape >>>
Early on July 10, 1847, under the cover of darkness, seven freedom seekers named Jerry, Jack, John, George, Ephraim, Howard and Robert fled Garden Key. They took with them every vessel that could float, a brilliant move that greatly reduced the risk of being pursued and captured. Without being detected the seven men removed the schooners Union, Virginia, and b, and a small boat belonging to the Garden Key lighthouse keeper.
For more details, how to get there and nearby marinas visit >>
10) IMPORTANT HOUSE KEEPING ITEMS
PANAMA POSSE LINE CALLS ARE HELD ON
MONDAYS@ 16:00 UTC
IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 SEASON
please join the new PANAMA POSSE LINE GROUP
11) PANAMA POSSE
FACEBOOK GROUP 21-22
THANK YOU CINDY from Delta Swizzler the Facebook Group Admin
12) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL
IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE 21·22 PANAMA POSSE SEASON you are already assigned with your access credentials to the expanded GOODNAUTICAL regions
We expect to launch a mobile offline (paid) version later this season.
13) PANAMA POSSE AREA OF OPERATION
55+ Marinas 5,500 Nautical Miles
16 Countries San Diego <-> Annapolis
14) DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED THIS FALL
Valid Passports
– with at least 360 days left on the expiration date
Vessel Documentation
– matching the passports or if your vessel is registered as a corporation a certified letter of ownership / authorization to operate the vessel
Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence
– to operate the vessel – this is a formality but some countries authorities want to make sure that you have what it takes – you can get them from most states including this free one – testing is done online, or your ASA, US Sailing, RYA or equivalent
Third Party Liability Insurance for Marinas
– if you plan to stay at marinas you will need 3rd party liability insurance
Prescriptions
– if you have prescription drugs on board please be sure to have your valid prescriptions to match from your doctor
Pet Vaccination Records
– all the docs you can muster plus more – vaccination certificates – 15 digit international chips under their skin – rabies vaccination certificate . etc etc.
and most controversial of all …
PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION
– this may not be mandatory (yet) but it will make your journey a whole lot easier and reduce quarantine costs, reduce testing requirements, and reduce frictions at borders(on both entry and exit )
15) NEXT WEEK SPECIAL PANAMA POSSE OPENCPN ZOOM SEMINAR SUNDAY SEPT 26
We will cover
- Why use satellite charts
- How to install satellite charts in OPENCPN
- How to make your very own sat charts
we already have 56 GIG’s of charts for participantsthanks to Rob Murray to download them visit https://panamaposse.com/charts
- Once trained we will need volunteers to create chartlets for
JAMAICA
BELIZE
TURKS AND CAICOS
FLORIDA KEYS
CUBA
ROATAN
MEXICO YUCATAN
BAHAMAS
16) UPDATE FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
Introducing Pacific Posse Marina Sponsor at the ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW
VUDA MARINA FIJI 🇫🇯 SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
AMENITIES
Clearing In
Electricity 220V 16 / 32 AMP
Restaurant
Bar
Haul Out Services
Long Term Storage
Fuel
Water
Internet
Provisioning
General Store
Showers
Chandlery
Cottages
With pleasure we are happy to announce the Sponsorship of the Pacific Posse
This season the Pacific Posse will have: 20% discount on docks welcome national beer
and access to all facilities.
Regards
Adam Wade vuda marina
Skype i.d: vudamarina
Tel: +679 666 8214 +679 666 8215 info@vudamarina.com.fj
WEBSITE: https://www.vudamarina.com.fj/
BULA BULA
17) PANAMA POSSE SPONSORS
🇺🇸 California Yacht Marina, San Diego, Chula Vista, USA
🇲🇽 Marina Coral, Ensenada – Mexico
🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina de la Paz – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico Marina
🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ – Marina Puerto de La Navidad
🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico Marina
🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico Marina
🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico Mooring
🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico Marina Chiapas
🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala Marina Chiapas
🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador Marina Bahia del Sol
🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol, El Salvador Mooring
🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua Marina Puesta del Sol
🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica Marina Papagayo
🇨🇷 Marina Pez Vela – Costa Rica Marina Pez Vela
🇨🇷 Marina Bahia Golfito – Costa Rica Marina Bahia Golfito
🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica Banana Bay Marina
🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad, Ecuador 01
🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 IGY Red Frog Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama
🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama
🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia
🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia
🇨🇴 Marina Puerto Velero – Colombia
🇨🇴 IGY Marina Santa Marta – Colombia
🇯🇲 Royal Jamaica Yacht Club – Jamaica
🇯🇲 Errol Flynn Marina – Jamaica
🇯🇲 Montego Bay Yacht Club –Jamaica
🇰🇾 The Barcadere Marina –Cayman Islands
🇭🇳 Barefoot Cay Marina – Roatan – Honduras
🇭🇳 Fantasy Island Marina – Roatan – Honduras
🇭🇳 Jonesville Point Marina -Roatan – Honduras
🇬🇹 Marina Nana Juana Resort & Boatyard – Guatemala
🇧🇿 Thunderbirds Marine – Placencia – Belize
🇲🇽 Marina Makax – Isla Mujeres – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina V&V – Quintana Roo – Mexico
🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Riviera Maya – Mexico
🇨🇺 Marina Marlin Nautica Cayo Largo – Cuba
🇹🇨 South Bank Marina & Boatyard – Turks and Caicos
🇧🇸 Romora Bay Resort and Marina – Bahamas
🇧🇸 Elizabeth on the Bay Marina – Bahamas
🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas
🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Florida, USA
🇺🇸 Pier 66 Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, Forida, USA
🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, Florida, USA
🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA
🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA
🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA
🇺🇸 Holden Beach – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA
🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA
🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – Virginia , USA
🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA
18) MEET THE NEW MARINAS
Coffee Bluff Marina Savannah GA 🇺🇸 Sponsors the Panama Posse
31° 56.115′ N 081° 09.29′ W
York River Yacht Haven, Virginia 🇺🇸 Sponsors the Panama Posse
37°15.3266′ N 076°28.7666′ W
19) PANAMA POSSE SERVICE PROVIDERS
- ULLMAN SAILS SAN DIEGO
- PREDICT WIND
- SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
- CABRALES BOATYARD
- ONESAILS MEXICO
- NAUTICED.ORG
- HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
- HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO
- YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
- MARÍTIMA INTEROCEÁNICA COSTA RICA
20) SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
We are happy to announce that also this year we will be partnering with our sponsor @Sevenstar Yacht Transport.
Their team of professionals have 25 years of experience and can offer a complete service to transport your boat to and from our event.
More info on Sevenstar™s services can be found on
https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/
21) The Panama Canal officially opened on Aug 15 1914
Turbulence in the Panama Canal can be caused by multiple prop wash, heavy rains, filling and emptying of the locks a.m..o. Quality Fenders, Vessel spacing, Line handlers, concentration, well maintained engines, steering, advisor communications and quick response times are in play for a successful transit.
PANAMA CANAL AGENTCENTENARIO 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) GOOD NAUTICAL DISCOVERY
Ollie’s Point & Brake is a surf spot in Northern Costa Rica at with a historic background
This is the place where Oliver North delivered weapons to the Contras (Nicaraguan rebels) at an airstrip just inland from where this wave breaks. Ollie’s Point is also a famous right point break wave, good on bigger swells, a dropping tide and most wind conditions. Located in Santa Rosa National Park.
Bahia Potrero Grande’s Anchorage is a large west facing bay on the south side of Punta Santa Elena. The bay is well protected from prevailing NE-SE wind but is open to the Pacific swell. This bay also lies within the Santa Rosa National Park and park rangers often stop by to collect park fees.
23) HERTZ RENTAL CARS MEXICO SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE >>
24) STRATEGIC PARTNERS
SEVEN SEAS CRUISING ASSOCIATION
Vicente’s Moorings – Acapulco – Mexico
Park Avenue Villas – San Juan del Sur – Nicaragua
Coconutz – Playa Cocos – Costa Rica
Abernathy – Chandlery – Panama
Advertising Partners – Las Vegas
Safe-Esteem.com – Delaware
Flor de Caña Rum
Pacific Posse
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