Panama Posse

 

PANAMA POSSE 
 
FLEET UPDATE 

COMBOMBIA SKY

March 17, 2024

“At the end of the day, we can endure 

much more than we think we can.”

Frida Kahlo

TOP NEWS  

  • Season 7  Posse Seminars and Events Past and Future
  • Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets along the Route This Week
  • Season 7 Awards
  • A Photo Tour of Isla Isabel, Mexico 🇲🇽
  • Posse Perk: Navigational Aides for entering Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
  • Crab Eating Fox of South America
  • Good Nautical: Agua Verde, Mexico 🇲🇽
  • Meet the Fleet: MV INVICTUS
  • New 12 VDC Air conditioning for those hot nights  5,000 BTU < 15 Amps 
  • MUST SEE: Tulum, 🇲🇽 

🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇨🇷 🇳🇮 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇵🇦 🇩🇴 🇭🇳 🇯🇲 🇧🇸 🇹🇨 🇰🇾 🇬🇹 

PANAMA POSSE Season 7

272 Yachts are signed up – JOIN YOUR POSSE 

 

vessels's ensigns

 

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Puente Atlantico, bridge over the Panama Canal on the Caribbean side 🇵🇦

SY BOUNDLESS 🇺🇸   Daniel & Naiby – Shannon 43′

BOUNDLESS

Brigadoon lll and Qué vendrá got to Puesta del Sol in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 

SY BRIGADOON III 🇨🇦 Doug & Patty – Saga 43′  

& SY QUE VENDRA 🇺🇸 Olena & Maciek – Outbound 46’


BRIGADOON III
BRIGADOON III
QUE VENDRA- Maciek
QUE VENDAR Olena
image

Baby Frigatebirds are hatching on Isla Isabel in Mexico right now 🇲🇽

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸  Brandt – Ericson 38,′

PRYIA

2) SAVE THE DATE : 

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 Placencia Belize Event

 

PANAMA POSSE 🇧🇿 BELIZE YACHT FEST 
@ PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

BELIZE PLACENCIA YACHT FEST 🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club

Saturday April 6, 2024

16:00 – 21:30

Placencia Yacht Club

16° 30.471’N 088° 21.7216′ W


RSVP NOW !

CONTACT

 Beat,  Caroline, dogs & Heyson Garcia – 
YES PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB IS UBER DOG FRIENDLY 

Beat & Caroline>

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

info@clearwaterexploring.com

www.placencia-yacht-club.com

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181

VHF 68

SAFE APPROACH 

 

SAFE APPROACH

 

SAVE APPROACH   @ 16° 29.9333′ N 088° 20.9266′ W

 

Placencia yacht club belize

 

 

BELIZE

 

3) SPECTACULAR SUNRISES AND SUNSETS

 ALONG THE PANAMA POSSE ROUTE  

ROUTES

Classic Caribbean routes to and from Panama 

Pacific Routes

Classic Pacific route to and from Panama 

Sunrise southbound off the coast of Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Sunrise southbound off the coast of Costa Rica  🇨🇷  

MY MUIRGEN 🇺🇸 Scot & Laura – Beebe 50′


Scot
Sunrise over Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá 🇵🇦

Sunrise over Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá 🇵🇦 

MY SUNDOWNER 🇺🇸 Jeffrey & Lynn – Californian 50′

SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
Sunset - Bahia Biesanz, Quepos, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Sunset – Bahia Biesanz, Quepos, Costa Rica  🇨🇷 

SY SERENITY 🇺🇸 Mark & Kathryn – Antares 44′

SERENITY KathrynSERENITY - mARK
Niundup

Sunset – Niundup, San Blas, Panama  🇵🇦 

SY CARINTHIA 🇺🇸 Suzanne – Dietmar & Maxi – Lagoon 44′

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi

4) SEASON 7 AWARD NOMINATIONS:

Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year Old

Flor de Caña sponsors the Panama  Posse Awards

*Each winner in every category receives a commemorative bottle of 12 year*

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

Shark

Nominate yourself, a crew member, or another boat   

SUBMIT ENTRIES ON THE LINE AP OR EMAIL TO EDITOR@PANAMAPOSSE.COM

Share the adventure

5) PANAMA POSSE EVENTS 

SHelter Bay Dancer party

Dance Performance at Panama Posse event in Shelter Bay, Panama 🇵🇦
Next Shelter Bay Event Feb 1 2025  

(1) PANAMA POSSE 

BELIZE YACHT FEST 

APRIL 6 2024

PLACENCIA YACHT CLUB

🇧🇿 BELIZE

 

SAT Feb 3, 2024 Sheleter BAY 🇵🇦 PANAMA

 

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: 

 

Beat & Caroline
 

 

Caroline Imfeld and Beat Rettich

T: +501 639 8555

Whatsapp   +41 78 605 5181


RSVP FOR  BELIZE 
Shelter Bay

(2) PANAMA POSSE AWARDSFUN ACTIVITIES, GOLF, POOL, DJ LOUNGE, + MARINE EXPO 

SAT. MAY 11 ’24 BUENAVENTURA MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

 

SAT May 10-12, 2024 BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA YACHT FEST

 

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.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

Cesar Buenaventura Marina

Cesar – Marina Manager
cesar@bv-marina.com 
Tel: +507-6616-7531  


RSVP FOR YACHT FEST
 

Buenaventura

 

6) SY PRIYA SHARES SHOTS FROM 

ISLA ISABEL, Mexico 🇲🇽 

 

PANAMA POSSE at anchor at Isla Isabella

 

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.

 

BIrds

 

Male Frigate bird attracting its mate and protecting its nesting area

Panama Posse Lizzard

Large lizard 

Panama Posse Sunset

Sunset on the hook

SY PRIYA 🇺🇸  Brandt – Ericson 38′

PRYIA

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′

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.


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

Masaya Volcano on the panama posse route

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′

SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
SUNDOWNER
Marinas

9) THUNDERBIRDS MARINE 🇧🇿  BELIZE

SPONSORS THE PANAMA POSSE

marina

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

window

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

Crab eating Fox

Facts:

  1. Crab Eating Foxes eat crabs, grass, fruit, to name a few.  They are omnivores.
  2. No one knows how many Crab Eating Foxes exist.
  3. Crab Eating Foxes grow to 24-28″ long PLUS a 12″ tail and 11-18lbs in weight.
  4. The Crab Eating Fox is called many names such as: Forest Fox, Savannah Fox, Wood Fox, and Mekong.
  5. Crab Eating Foxes can run up to 30 mph and jump 3′ vertically.
  6. These foxes mate for life and care for their cubs equally.
  7. Females give birth to up to 6 cubs after up to 59 days of pregnancy.
Crab eating fox territory

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

 

https://panamaposse.com/sun-powered-yachts

 

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 & Lyall Burgess

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.

 

https://panamaposse.com/sun-powered-yachts

 

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

Voyager live aboard calculations

12) MEET THE FLEET

 SY INVICTUS

  Jeff & Lyndsey 

 

He left me all alone (almost) in Costa Rica

 

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′


INVICTUS Lindsey
INVICTUS Jeff

@SailingInvictus on youtube

13) GOOD NAUTICAL: AGUA VERDE 🇲🇽 MEXICO

GOOD NAUTICAL
Agua Verde

View out to Sea from the village beach

Agua Verde is north of San Evaristo and south of Loreto, Mexico.  

Depth

35.0 ft

10.5 m

Bottom Composition

S – Sand

Sh – Shells

Good Nautical AGUA VERDE

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.

Agua Verde

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.

flowers

Walking ashore for light provisioning.

Fish on the beach on the wall

Red Snapper are a part of the art and livelihood in Agua Verde

SY WHIRLWIND 🇺🇸 Maurisa, Mike, Russell & Josea – Alajuela 48’

WHIRLWINDWHIRLWINDWHIRLWINDWHIRLWIND

SIGN UP FOR THE 23-24 PANAMA POSSE  

14) PLEASE SUPPORT MARK 

 

RUM TRUFFLE

 

15) BUENAVENTURA MARINA 🇵🇦 

SPONSORS DE PANAMA POSSE  

08° 20.5166′ N   080°09.7683′ W

 

Buenaventura-Marina-

 

Welcome to our amazing Buenaventura Marina

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 Ramos

 

Cesar

 

CONTACT:

Marina Manager

cesar@bv-marina.com

Mobile: +507-6411-5597

www.bv-marina.com

Buenaventura Marina

 

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

Buenaventura Marina

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.

Buenaventura Marina

Venture inside a 340 Acre luxury resort with tons of amenities including an equestrian center, golf course and endless pools .

 

https://panamaposse.com/bmrsvp

 

16) OFF THE BEATEN PATH 
LOS ROQUES 🇻🇪 VENEZUELA

Los Roques

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


Los Roques is scarcely populated, having about 2,000 permanent
inhabitants mostly in its main Island, El Gran Roque. 

Los Roques

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.

Los Roques

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.

To enter contact an agent hoanns@hotmail.com +573168529048

Los Roques Imray D222

17) POSSE SPONSOR: 

SHARK SHAFT DOES ITS JOB

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 –

30% off the List pricing plus shipping.

Cheers,

Geoff Prior

AB Marine

Ph: 401.847.7960

Cell: 401.578.3447

Skype: geoffprior

 

Longlines

 

PARTICIPANTS OF THE PANAMA POSSE HAVE DOCUMENTED OVER 120 LONG LINE LOCATIONS 

BRAVO ZULU

 

 

18) SLEEPING COOL IN THE TROPICS AT ANCHOR  
12 V DC AIR CONDITIONING < 15 AMP per hour draw 

       

Hot nights at anchor

Meeting summary for OCEAN POSSE – & Archer Power Solutions  

KINGFISHER AC

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 .

GET THE DEAL HERE >>

 

Archer Power Solutions

 

19)  MUST SEE: 

       TULUM 🇲🇽 

 
YEAH YOU CAN ANCHOR THERE !

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 .

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

Structures along the beach

 

Anchorage off of Tulum.

 

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.

 

manta ray

 

Sword called macuahuital with Obsidian blades

 

 

 

20)  75+ PANAMA POSSE MARINA SPONSORS 

 

Marinas

 

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor South Bay – Chula Vista, USA

🇺🇸 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle –  Ventura, USA

🇲🇽 Cruise Port Village – Mexico

🇲🇽 IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas  – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Puerto Escondido – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina y Club de Yates Isla Cortes – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina el Cid – Mazatlan – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – Mexico  

🇲🇽 PANAMA POSSE HQ  – Marina Puerto de La Navidad – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa – Mexico 

🇲🇽 La Marina Acapulco, Acapulco – Mexico  

🇲🇽 Vicente’s Moorings, Acapulco – Mexico 

🇲🇽 Marina Chiapas – Mexico  

🇬🇹 Marina Pez Vela – Guatemala  

🇸🇻 Marina Bahia del Sol – El Salvador  

🇸🇻 La Palma Moorings – Bahia del Sol – El Salvador

🇳🇮 Marina Puesta del Sol – Nicaragua  

🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica  

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica  

🇪🇨 Marina Puerto Amistad – Ecuador  

🇵🇦 Buenaventura Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 PANAMA POSSE PACIFIC HQ Vista Mar Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Shelter Bay Marina – Panama  

🇵🇦 Bocas Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 Linton Bay Marina – Panama 

🇵🇦 La Playita Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Flamenco Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Solarte  Marina – Panama

🇵🇦 Turtle Cay Marina – Panama

🇨🇴 ClubNautico Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Club de Pesca Marina Cartagena – Colombia 

🇨🇴 Manzanillo Marina Club – 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 

🇧🇿 Placencia Yacht Club – 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 

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas  

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic    

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys 

🇺🇸 Pier 66  Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, USA

🇺🇸 IGY Marina at Ortega Landing – Jacksonville, FL , USA 

🇺🇸 Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Marina – FL , USA  

🇺🇸 Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles St. Simons Isl. – Georgia, USA  

🇺🇸 Windmill Harbour Marina – Hilton Head South Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Coffee Bluff Marina – Savannah Georgia , USA  

🇺🇸 Hazzard Marine – Gerogetown, North Carolina , USA  

🇺🇸 Holden Beach  – Town Dock, North Carolina , USA 

🇺🇸 Portside Marina – Morehead City, North Carolina USA  

🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina – Portsmouth,  USA  

🇺🇸 Ocean Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, USA  

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – Virginia USA  

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, Virginia USA 

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, Virginia USA 

 

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Marina Puerto Bahia 🇩🇴 Sponsors the Panama Posse 19° 11.6383′ N 069° 21.3283′ W

 

ON SITE RESORT & MARINA AMENITIES

  •     On-Site Customs & Immigration
  •     30 and 50 amps, 125 and 250 volts, 60 Hz
  •     Water
  •     High Speed Pump Fueling Pier
  •     24-Hour Security
  •     Restrooms and Showers
  •     Laundry Room
  •     Mini-Market
  •     Garbage Pickup
  •     Free Internet Access
  •     Bars and Restaurants
  •     Infinity Pools
  •     Gym
  •     Spa and Beauty Salon
  •     Taxi and Car Rental
  •     Water Taxi to Cayo Levantado Island
  •     Parking
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  • CHRIS PARKER – MARINE WEATHER CENTER
  • DELTA MIKE MARINE SUPPLY PANAMA
  • DOWNWIND MARINE
  • FLOR DE CAÑA
  • HERTZ RENTAL CARS  MEXICO
  • HOME DEPOT PRO MEXICO
  • LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES  
  • PANAMA YACHT BROKER
  • PREDICT WIND
  • SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY MARINA EVENT CENTER  
  • SAN DIEGO MARINE EXCHANGE
  • SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
  • WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES
  • WESTMARINE PRO
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS  
     

PANAMA YACHT BROKER

 

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Charles Badoian

Cell/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal:

PA +507 6378-8345

US  +1 305-735-1661

Skype: badoian

E: charles@panamayachtbroker.com

 

Panama Yachts for sale as of March 2024

 

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

Erick
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23) WAYPOINT YACHT SERVICES

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 Birds

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.


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Atlantic Posse Routes
voyage between the  Mediterranean  and  the Caribbean 

Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

 

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26) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4 


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The Amazing 🇨🇰  Cook Islands just a quick sail west from French Polynesia 

South Pacific Posse BUrgees

South Pacific Posse burgees available now in Panama & soon in FP 

Suwarrow

The impressive Cook Island Suwarrow Atoll in the South Pacific  

Nawi Island PArty

Nawi Island 🇫🇯 Fiji 
Meet the Cruising Fleet Event August 31 2024 – come party and mingle  

Nawi ISland Event

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