FLEET UPDATE 2020-04-12

• 3 prolonged blasts (4-6secs) as an affirmation of life
  
• PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT UPDATE FOR VESSELS UNDER 65 FEET
  
• Country Updates 
• Pictures of the Week
• Location of vessels
• Weekly Line Calls 
• Hurricane and Lighting Season
• Shelter Bay Marina - to Twinn Dolphin Marina Bradenton, Florida
• Uninvited Visitor of the week 
• Reply to with any updates or pictures / Opt-Out
  

“all that is true is rare and difficult”
― Unknown

We want to thank the 39 vessels which have already
signed up for the next 2020-2021 Panama Posse Season
( to do so reply with "sign me up again" )

1) As a affirmation to LIFE, the camaraderie with fellow seaman
and as a demonstration that we shall overcome this virus as a species
please join us and fellow Panama Posse vessels in your area
at 17:00 LOCAL TIME and emit 3 prolonged (4-6 seconds) blasts know as "show blasts"

A special thank you to
Ho'Okipa, Joy and Dragonfly here in Barra for participating

2) PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT UPDATE FOR VESSELS UNDER 65 FEET

3rd party  Panama Canal update:
Our boat Lazy Travels, with Ohana and Nutmeg just crossed the Panama Canal from Atlantic to Pacific
Here are the details for how it happened for us:
We were allowed to use 4 line handlers for the entire 3 boat raft. Each boat had a transit advisor provided by the canal.
We were not allowed to use Canal line handlers, we had to find boats to transit with us that in combination would provide us with enough crew for the raft (4 line handlers, 3 captains, and if any children onboard someone separate to look after them. Seriously you need all 4 line handlers to be able to give their undivided attention at all times).
We were also unable to rent lines, fenders or tires to reduce contamination. We had to make sure that we had enough to meet the requirements (4 long lines, plus enough fenders for the raft and canal. Personal recommendation is to have a lot of fenders, and a few big round ones).
It seems like you must use an agent at this time, although we only used one to process our payment and paid a reduced fee ($150 USD, name Roger, organized by Shelter Bay Marina).
Shelter Bay Marina with the help of cruisers themselves organized the measurement of the boats. There is currently an excel spread sheet that lists all boats that want to cross the canal with their information. This is not an official document, but makes it easier to coordinate with all the yachts.
Basically we had to organize our own: measurement, crew, lines and fenders. The most difficult part was finding 3 boats who together meet all the requirements and were ready to cross. 
Our transit advisor said HIS OPINION is that the canal will continue to stay open for small vessels.  I think this is based on need, and how smooth everything went using reduced line handlers.

Serious thank you to all the cruisers and staff at Shelter Bay Marina who basically made this happen.

To many more happy canal crossings !!

Posted from FB Panama Cruisers by SV Singularity

3) Country Updates

Mexico    4,219    273†
- border closings between USA and Mexico but commercial entry permitted - outbound and inbound vessels still possible
- certain ports are closed or locking down and exit zarpes are issued electronically for a fee via agents if required this
includes Puerto Vallarta and Areas of the Sea of Cortes      
Mexico has implemented temperature-screening measures at all airports and many road checks.  Reduced flights and Capacity.
Passengers with abnormal temperatures and travel to high-risk areas might be subject to additional health screening.

REPORT FROM HUATULCO

A little bit more color on what is occurring in Mexico (from our perspective of being in Huatulco):

1. There was some slowing of the town a month ago (Cruise ships and tourists stopped coming then) but everything has got much tighter in the last week.
2. Restaurants, bars, hotels are all closed. Just the supermarkets, gas stations and Oxxo’s are open.
3. A very few restaurants have switched to take-aways but that is comparatively rare. The city is a ghost town.
4. The mayor has posted municipal police in road blocks at multiple points across the city, questioning the purpose of any trip.
5. The airport is now also closed to domestic flights, with the exception of one single flight a week to/from Mexico City.
6. The Federal Highway remains open but many (if not most) exits are blocked off -  by municipal police in the case of organized towns and by groups of locals (unarmed, so far as we can tell) in the smaller communities – refusing entry to outsiders. That seems to now be the norm, everywhere.
7. It would therefore now be difficult to get out of here by either air or by road (unless you drive non-stop - you would likely find no hotels on route).  
8. The “social distancing” thing seems to be misunderstood – not all police wear face masks when they question you (up close). Moreover, these local groups (they can feel more like mobs) blocking roads are congregating in groups of 20, 30 or more, missing the entire point of the lock down.   
9. The Navy has stationed a vessel at the entrance to the harbor (at least during daylight hours). We haven’t actually seen any boat attempt to leave the harbor (not even one single panga), to know what the navy’s orders are – but we understand the harbor master is instructing vessels not to leave (although we have heard there is an exception for foreign vessels leaving the area or the country but do not have first-hand knowledge on that).
10. While there seems to be no actual restriction on 3^rd party contractors, working on boats, the reality is that many of the local workers voluntarily stopped work. Our mechanic reported that his employees simply abandoned him, some ten days ago, making it hard to continue offering any service.  
11. On a personal note, we are still working on the rebuild of the engine. Getting the parts across the US: Mexico border was challenging (we had to find someone with an essential job who was authorized to travel in both California and across the border). Nonetheless, provided no new restrictions are implemented, we are hopeful it will be complete within a few weeks / a month max. Provided we successfully get away, we will head to Bara Navidad. Please note, however, that we spoke to Miriam today and she advised that she is not certain she can accommodate us, as the marina is nearly full.    

Stephen & Ana Veronica

MOONRISE

Guatemala  155   5†
- full lock down - no entry permitted  - Curfew extended to April 28th

El Salvador    125      6†
-  full lock down - no entry permitted †
 
Honduras    393    25†
Honduras - full lock down - no entry permitted
   
Nicaragua -  9   1†
Check in with Marina Puesta del sol ahead of time - they will coordinate to send a health inspector out - after which customs, immigration will clear you in

Costa Rica    577  3†
- full lock down - no entry permitted - Curfew extended to end of April

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Jose (8 April 2020)
Location:  Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel
 
Event: Costa Rica has now confirmed 502 cases of COVID-19 in the country.  Costa Rica today announced that the borders will remain closed to non-citizens and residents until April 30, an extension of the previous closure announcement. 

NOTE:Just to let you know that today (6th April) the Costa Rican government announced that they will keep the border closed until 30th April.

The U.S. Embassy will be closed Thursday April 9 - Monday April 13, due to observance of local holidays.  If you have an emergency requiring Consular assistance, please call 506-2519-2000.

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose and the U.S. State Department have coordinated with United Airlines to offer a commercial flight from Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Houston, Texas (IAH) on Friday, April 17.  The flight will depart SJO at 11:30 am and arrive at IAH at 4:30 pm.  This flight is open to public booking; you are encouraged to book ASAP as seats are limited. 

 
 
We have received reports of social media notices purporting to provide assistance in receiving COVID-19-related checks from the U.S. government.  These notices claim immediate support and contain a link which requests personal information. Do NOT provide personal or financial information to businesses you don’t know or haven’t verified.  For official information regarding economic impact payments, see the websites of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Treasury (DOT). 
 
As always, Americans who need assistance can contact us at the numbers or email address below.  
 
Actions to Take: 
-    Follow instructions of Costa Rican authorities. Not doing so could result in arrest and potential fines.
-    Visit the Costa Rican Ministry of Health's Facebook Page for updated information.
-    Visit our Embassy COVID page for information on conditions in Costa Rica.
-    Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States. 
-    Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19. 
-    Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information. 
-    Work with your airline, travel provider, or hotel/lodging directly regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
-    Call Costa Rican emergency number 911 or COVID hotline 1322 right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.
 
 Assistance:
 U.S. Embassy San Jose
 +506-2519-2000
 ACSSANJOSE@state.gov
https://cr.usembassy.gov/
State Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

 

  
Panama   3,234  79†
Panama -  no entry permitted   14 day quarantine has been obtained by some in internal movements
- curfew w/ 1 hour movement x certain day for with 30 minutes based on ID number and day and gender - no alcohol sales -

This was posted via email by Marina Pez Vela:

Pursuant to Administrative Resolution DM-RM-0852-2020, issued by the Ministry of Health on April 2, from April 3 at five in the afternoon and until April 12 at midnight, the marina will be closed to the public.
During this period there are to be no offered services including, but not limited to: issuance of zarpes, issuance of floats plans, repairs, haul out or launches, among others.
After April 12, it is expected to be able to return the Marina to operations and therefore apply the following protocols until the Government declares the state of Emergency ended.
We appreciate your understanding and we ask you to abide by the regulations to avoid sanctions and above all in support of this campaign for the health of all concerned.

Marina Pez Vela is a company and a family, which has always distinguished itself by its solidarity and commitment to the social, cultural and environmental causes of the surrounding community. In the past few weeks and foreseeable future, this general commitment also must include meeting the standards of prevention and containment of the global pandemic known as COVID-19. The project not only has a commitment to the health and security of our clients, contractors and staff, whom we care for in all aspects, but also to fulfilling our National Responsibilities as a Marine Concession.  Our concession requires that  we must comply with a series of general provisions, legal parameters old and new, such as those established on March 10, 2020 by the Executive Decree number 42221-MP_S  as well as the National Law on Emergencies and Risk Prevention, Law 8488 of November 22, 2006, both of which outline our legal responsibility to support in the prevention of pandemics and any other health risks, and specifically in reducing the contagion curve of COVID-19.
Therefore, we respectfully request and urge you to take the following steps:
- Minimize and avoid, if possible, the use of your boats for unnecessary purposes, and that the boat remains docked to your respective slip or dry dock (as the case may be). These measures of limited use have been suggested by the Costa Rican Health Ministry in relation to asking everyone to stay home so that the presence of the workers, captain or owners of the boat is only for the purposes of required maintenance, care, and security.

- For all boats that are for private, recreational use: In the event that you are required to navigate due to an emergency, required maintenance, provisioning, or other reason that is of absolute necessity, all navigation must  be done  in accordance with the float plan.  Boat capacity will be restricted to half the normal number of people (including captain and crew) No navigation plans will be authorized to any other port of landing or marina as a point of arrival, except in cases of emergency.

- Always request your due Float Plan at the main office, in the event you are stopped by the Coast Guard, it is important for them to know what your port of Origin is.

- We urge vessels that maintain their operations within the marina (tourist fishing vessels, catamarans, diving vessels) to minimize their operations for a reasonable period, until the authorities remove the national alert and restrictions. Also, please abide by the rules of distance between one person and another to avoid potential exposure to one another, and decrease the number of guests, clients or persons on board by at least 50 percent of the boat's capacity.

- Extreme basic hygiene measures inside your boats should be taken, insuring that any and all aboard can wash with antibacterial soap, alcohol gel, disposable paper towels, and trash cans with lids for disposal.

- In the case of vessels that are under temporary importation, have the National Zarpe issued by the Port Captain Office.

- Additionally, we urge all clients and visitors, workers or collaborators of the Marina to rationally use public services, especially water, since this is a resource that is of utmost importance for sanitary reasons and is already being rationed in many parts of Costa Rica.

- As a Marina, we cannot deny the use of your boats, however, we urge you to stay at home to avoid the spread of the virus.
We are always at your disposal to assist you.

Best regards,
Carter Ludwing TakacsCédula # 18400124735Administrador Marina Pez Vela

From the Panama Canal Authority effective 09 April:

ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No. A-14-2020
TO :
SUBJECT: Temporary Procedures for Small Craft Transits during COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the current outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Republic of Panama and around the world, through the Ministry of Health (MINSA), the Panamanian government has imposed a total quarantine in the Republic of Panama. Consequently, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) deems it necessary to implement strict measures to reduce the exposure to COVID-19 and protect the health of its employees, the Panamanian people, as well as vessels’ personnel, in order to prevent further spread of the virus. Therefore, the following procedures will be implemented for all small craft below 20 m (65 feet) in length overall (LOA) effective April 09, 2020:
1. Upon arrival at Balboa Anchorage or Cristobal Breakwater, the small craft shall contact the corresponding signal station announcing its arrival and requesting anchoring instructions, if applicable.
2. All crew and passengers arriving in Canal waters on board pleasure yachts are required to remain aboard under observation and surveillance by Panamanian authorities for a period of not less than 14 calendar days, regardless of port of origin or amount of days at sea.
3. Uponcompletionofthis14dayperiod,theywillbeevaluatedbytheMinistryofHealth (MINSA) to determine if there is any risk of contagion. Likewise, the master/skipper shall report to Canal and Panamanian health authorities if any passenger or crewmember on board shows virus-related symptoms or any other sickness.
4. In order for personnel on board to properly maintain quarantine, all transit arrangements shall be made by a representative ashore, such as a local agent or the corresponding marina where the small craft is anchored or moored.
5. The small craft representative shall call the ACP Admeasurement Unit (tel. 272-4577) in order to provide all the required information.
6. Inaddition,thesmallcraftrepresentativeshallsendtoNTOT-AS@pancanal.comthe following information:
- Yacht SIN number, name, flag, length (m), beam (m), arrival date confirmation (provided by the representative or the marina)
- Arrival crew list
- Yacht’s register
- Profile picture of the yacht
- Signed Release form
- Completed Handline Lockage Request form
- Copy of all crew passports
7. Theagentorrepresentativeshallmakearrangementsforplacementofthetransit guarantee, or payment in cash, which shall include tolls and other maritime services, as well as the buffer.
8. Once the guarantee has been confirmed, the representative or marina shall call the ACP vessel scheduler, at 272-4202 to coordinate their transit date.
9. In addition to the master/skipper, the small craft shall have at least four line handlers available, as required by ACP regulations. These linehandlers must have already been on board the small craft during the quarantine period mentioned in (2) above.
10.All other transit requirements remain the same and are available at:
http://pancanal.com/common/maritime/forms/4352-2020.pdf
11.On the day of transit, only the ACP transit advisor will board the small craft and disembark once his assignment has been completed. Only ACP personnel will be permitted to board or disembark the small craft.
The ACP is continuously monitoring the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and will announce any changes to these measures in a timely manner.
ORIGINAL SIGNED
Ilya R. Espino de MarottaActing Vice President for Transit Business

(other destinations)
French Polynesia    51            1 critical case
- full lock down

Colombia    2,709         100†   
- full lock down - Colombia under 19-day nationwide quarantine

Ecuador    7,466         333†    
- full lock down ""

Belize    14       3†  
- full lock down

Cayman Islands    53        1†
- full lock down - able to get fuel and provisions via q dock

Cuba    669       92†

Bahamas    46         8†    
- full lock down

Hawaii  486     8†  
- 14 day Quarantine for US flagged Vessels

Florida 19,347   452†
- reported entry possible via Key West with health checks for US flagged Vessels
For those heading to Key West USA, on return from your Panama adventures, the Stock Island Marina took us in as a temporary safe harbor from overseas on arrival, until we were ready to safely leave in a bit over a week having done our fixes, provisioning, and weather window. A five star facility. Not cheap. But great help in the face of a county government that shut down the Florida Keys.MV ANGELIQUE

California 22,424  634†
- reported entry possible via San Diego t with health checks for US flagged Vessels

4) Pictures of the Week

Ho'okipa - Still Life with Strawberries Kosher Bilge

Lisa & Lucky

HO’OKIPA

PINK MOON PICTURES

Steve & Chelsea

JEAN ANNE
Michael & Vicki

BONZER

Bob and Margie
BLESSED LIFE

Dietmar & Suzanne

CARINTHIA

Nick, Gema & crew

MOIRA

Rick & Maria

PILIALOHA

Dan & Marlene
TRANCE

Dietmar & Suzanne

CARINTHIA

Mast Exercises - vertical social distancing

Bob and Margie
BLESSED LIFE

Jessica & Adam

VOLARE

Brenda & Ted

FIREFLY

5) Location of vessels

	NAME	LOCATION	STAY IN PLACE	MOVE ON TO	LOGISTICAL ISSUES
1	BAJA FOG	Barra de Navidad, MX		took a flight on alaska airlines till may 30th	2/3 full - 5 people jet
John & Monique
2	ANGELIQUE OF VANCOUVER	vessel is in mazatlan -	currently back in Canada		mom passed
	Mike & Jacquie
4	THISLDU	Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua
	Garrett & Audrey
5	LUNA	Mexico
	Bob & Kris
9	CARINTHIA	Barra	shelter in place
Dietmar & Suzanne
10	SEAGLUB	Marina Los Cabos
Chris
11	BONZER	Barra
	Michael & Vicki
12	JEAN ANNE	Chiapas, MX
	Steve & Chelsea
13	SINGULARITY	Vista Mar, Panama	shelter in place for 3 more months		our home - do some toolling around
Robert & Carol
14	SLOW DANCER	Bocas del Toro
Dale & Kenneth
16 ©	ENJOY	red frog marina - sheltering in place -	weathe ris rainy
	Don & Nina
19  ©	KNOT RIGHT	Vista Mar Marina, Panama	all is well		did not anounce - curve has not reached apex
Walt & Jeariene
20 ©	COMPROMISE	chiappas - copy heading north ensenada port captain closes at 1 PM
Ronald & Karen
23	TOP CIDER	Zihuatanejo
Chuck & Sharon
25	HALF MOON	Puesta del Sol
Brain & Elizabeth
26	MADELEINE	Vessel in El Salvador - we are in the Netherlands
Huibert & Maaike
27	ANGELIQUE	Florida
Dan & Angela
29	DELTA SWIZZLER	tenecatita - watermaker issues
Mark & Cindy
30	FIREFLY	las hadas - 4 boats today	sheltering in place
	Brenda & Ted
34	ONE LIFE	No change in barra - pandemic	staying in place
Doug & Mary
37	WISHLIST	las hadas bay	stay and boucne around - settle down
Chris
40	AVANT	Shelter Bay, Panama day patrol - able to go out	IN CANADA - glasd to help
Rob & Debra
43	RHAPSODY	vista mar  - walking the golf course	sheltering in place		eyeing french polynesia
Sarah & Bob
50	ANDURIL	Chiapas, MX -	In Vancouver
Alice & Greg
51	GREEN FLASH	San Clement California	getting stuff down at home vessel is vista mar
Bob & Joan
52	BONZAI	isla mujeres - carrebeen	good market nearby -		free to to do anything  still issueing zarpes - 2 week quarantine -
Don
53	GARGOYLE	Puesta del Sol Nicaragua
Kevin & Carla
54	STAND DOWN	Vista Mar Marina Panama
Richard & Nancy
59	RAVEN	Barra de Navidad
	Neil, Tammy, & Jan
60	BLUE OASIS	blue oasis - came to fuel dock - fueld up - arrived in Tamap
Barry & Kathy
61  ©	WILDEST DREAMS	Puntarenas, CR
Grant & Michelle
64	SECRET WATER	La Paz
	Annie & Chris & Crew
67	CHIMERA	bana bay CR - able to walk into town - shelter in place
Dennis & Margaret
69	ALIZANN	Red frog marina bocas de otoro	doing well	plan to stay here - until we have to move - not necessary to move so hoping every one is down - canal is open to small vessel 65 feet - 3 boats went though yesterday successfully - they are slowly alowing boats to transit - requirements
Martin & Suzanne
70	FLOATING STONES	Bahamas
Bryan & Cheryl
74	MAISON DE SANTE	staing in barra	working
Keenan & Nicole
81	AY CARAMBA !	Florida
Juan & Michelle
82	BULA	Mexico
	Kenny & Cari
85	FOLLOW YOU FOLLOW ME	san jose de cabo - victor gives great service all done - U$ 250 digital zarpe
	Allan & Rina
86	CONTEXT	We are in So- Califoria - record rains here
John Jan
87	EL GATO	Mexico
	Jules & Jeff
88  ©	SEA LARKS	Banana Bay Marina, CR
	Jeffrey & Paula
95	WAVE DANCER	Vessel fishhook - golifito we are in Florida
	Vladimir & Galinda
99	HO’OKIPA	Barra de Navidad, MX
	Lisa & Lucky
100	VOLARE	las hadas, 8 boats anchored	motored the holes
	Jessica & Adam
117	PILIALOHA	Vessel is in Marina chahue - we are in Oahu Hawaii - happy to help any vessel en route			q 14 days strict inter island curfew in effect - 11 - 5 AM
	Rick & Maria
119 ©	TRANCE	Shelter Island San Diego
	Dan & Marlene
121	ANKYRIOS	Barra de Navidad, MX
Dennis, Brandy & Crew
124  ©	INDEPENDENCE	barefoot cay in roatan honduras	extendend the lockdown to the 19th of	groceries stores are full of supplies	police chief came back to the island with 12 officers with navy personell and got shipped back to  - civil unrest - had extra security
	Larry & Jamie
125	LILY ROWAN	chahue in marina all is well got fuel - next bay - a cat was thieves - next bay - impossible dream -			local supermarket is open well stocked -
Jim & Zyanya
128 ©	AMANDLA	Marina Pamleira in La Paz	here for the future	port restrictions - in la paz - 96 lock down is a rumor - stores
Lisa & Captain Fabio
129 ©	NESHUMA	on the hard at mazatlan marina
	Carl & Cynthia
131	MAR Y SOL	Marina Vallarta, MX
Bob & Marisol
133	BIG CITY FISH	Barra in Navidad
Rick & Linda
138	BLESSED LIFE	Bahia Herradura, CR
Bob and Margie
143 ©	SEA GLASS	rich boren - cruise hro - was news of a lockdown - lined up with easter weekend	preventing travel	have had problem in the mainland	home depot is open - strictly adherence to the rules
Chris
147	GRASSHOPPER	chiappas marina - plan to shelter in place	pool concrete foundation		local supplies - walmart - and home depot
Jeffrey & Cheri
150	MILAGRO	I'm still at Bahia Ballena CR with no crew planning to stay here for now
Robert & crew
152 ©	SUSIMI	Barra  sheltering in place
Paul & Hazel
155 ©	LEILANI	in shelter bay marina - locked down for easter weekend - well secured -
Richard & Tracy
161 ©	SPREZZATURA	solo again crew left - left for florida - bocas del toro - stay for season			slight wrinkle - boat movement - they are relaxing the movement to allow anchorage to marina
Eric
171	GenM	san blas - mexico			weather window - story from milo -
Marvin and Laurie
172 ©	AMEKAYA	red frog marina - panama down the dock from alizann	planing to stay - had plans to go back to the states
Maris and Linda
173 ©	BISOU	anchored inbocas del toro town	planning to stay unitl Monday morning
Robin and Tad
176	REEF DANCER	Barra  sheltering in place	dive sites in the area
Jerry & Debra
178	HAPPY DANCE	Leaving Panama - En route to Nicaragua
Sue & Marty

6) Line Calls  WEEKLY  PANAMA POSSE FLEET CHECK IN and MORNING NET on MONDAY'S at 16:00 UTC via LINE
These regular Monday call will stay active until May 31st, 2020
We have over 140+ vessels in LINE and the calls are great and very efficient and the Chatroom is open 24/7
It's a new way of doing things - please download and install LINE  https://line.me/en-US/ 
Works on Android / ios / Windows / MAC OS

How to use it ....

- Register using your vessel name as the USERNAME
- Search for dietmarpetutschnig or SV Carinthia and send a message-
- wait and accept your PANAMAPOSSE GROUP INVITE
- join the group chat

7) Hurricane and Lighting Season

From a long-term planning standpoint you now have 7 -12 weeks
before the begging of the North Pacific Hurricane season
- which typically does not have mayor storms starting until the end of July
- and runs through early November

For details and links please visit
https://www.panamaposse.com/weather#Lightning

8) Update departure from Panama , Shelter Bay Marina - to Twinn Dolphin Marina Bradenton, Florida

Tuesday morning we initiated exit paperwork from Panama with SV Litha(also Seattle flagged).
( we had pre-prepped for this push)
Our plan- get our exit paperwork from Panama and sail to Florida.
Step 1.  Quarantined in place minimum of 14 days at Shelter Bay Marina. We did not leave the Marina premises. Although we did walk around the Marina using social distancing protocols.
Step 2. After the quarantine period, Marina manager requested and received a health certificate from the government.
Paraphrasing- it states we have been in a supervised quarantine at SBM in our named vessel, with no c-19 symptoms at any time or at present.
Step 3 - obtain a Zarpe, which required the health certificate.  To get the Zarpe we were in a bit of a quandary. The Colon Port Captain said we needed to go to Colon to obtain the Zarpe. We did not want violate the quarantine so took that option off the table.
Since we had transited the canal, we had an agent Erick Galvez who had all our paperwork. We had previously contacted Erick and he said he couldn’t help us. The port captain suggested that Erick could use a VUMPA ( not sure but this appears to be an electronic request for Zarpe from a system canal agents have access to) Anyway, agent still claimed it was a two day process including a trip to Flamenco. After some additional inquiries and gentle proding and providing all paperwork again and the new health certificate. We received a Zarpe electronically.
Step 4.  Print your Zarpe and present it to immigration. Fortunately SBM has an immigration office and again the SBM marina manager was a hero and requested that immigration return to the office for a second time in the same day to stamp our passports with the marine exit stamp.
Step 5. Now armed with our paperwork and an extra copy in case we are stopped by Aeronaval or other CG entity. Again JuanJo went to discuss our exit with the aeronaval station watch ( at the entrance to SBM) and advised that 2 vessels would be departing the marina and exiting the Canal Zone breakwater. ( there was a patrol at the canal/colon breakwater)
Step6. Execute the departure from the breakwater and head North. ( this was Tuesday 3/31 mid afternoon).

We are grateful and indebted for all the help from JuanJo at SBM for helping Blue Oasis and Litha get out of Panamá officially in one day.

Next Chapter the sail North, Blue Oasis covered 600nm to Grand Cayman arriving last evening 4/4 .
This was our personal longest non-stop double hand. But wait there is more.

Port of Caymans is closed for clearance. We knew this but they are providing fuel to private vessels in transit. The very nice port security also asked if we needled groceries. Barry plans to ask for Beer, Rum and ice!

Of course today is Sunday, no fuel til tomorrow morning Monday.
We plan to top up and proceed to the Yucatán straits then arc north on the gulf loop current towards Tampa. Next update in about a week. Thank you to fellow posse members for support through our satellite comms enroute. You know who you are. We are humbly appreciative.. will be sharing beer, rum, tequila when our paths cross again.

Our buddy boat Litha is out here too, they didn’t need to stop for fuel top up. So we’ll be chasing them tomorrow to the straits.
All the best to everyone on this uncharted journey we are all on.
Be patient, but focused, be kind, smile it goes a long way.

 1400nm 11 nights 12 days at sea. Shelter Bay Marina Panama to Twinn Dolphin Marina Bradenton Florida. Amazing weather windows, nothing significant broke! All our repairs held. We carry 90gal diesel(including Jerry cans) sip it at 1 1/3 gal/ hour. Topped up fuel in Grand Cayman (closed port, but port captain was happy to have us hang on a mooring ball overnight and as long as we stayed on leave our vessel,Saturday the 4th) no fuel on Sunday. Saturday we scrapped our bottom free of barnacles from 5 weeks at SBM.

Monday the 6th we topped up. After a good mix of wind and current between Colon and Grand Cayman,600nm, there was only 4-5 knots directly behind us up to the Yukatan straits. Motor on. So we wanted to make sure we had enough fuel to cross the Gulf of Mexico if the wind continued to be uncooperative.
We swung into Isla Mujeres for literally a 1 hour stop at the fuel dock. Our great buddy boat Bonzai arranged for us to get fuel (va & ven) and few much appreciated fresh fruits and veg.

From Isla Mujeres we caught the emerging Gulf Stream North into the deep part of the Gulf. 10 hour spinnaker run, followed by a fast 13 hour reach. Almost 24 hours with no engine at all. Tremendous. Due to a cold front from south US we angled to Ft Meyers, to foot the knock. We were 3nm from the coast waiting for the knock.... 1am Saturday, there it was , like we ordered it. The wind clocked right around to the North to North East off shore. Tack to the Mark!!!! The rest of the night was a beautiful off shore sail 15-20 app Kts, close reach, with the din of USA starboard. Sunrise over longboat key! We made it!

Barry and Kathy
Blue Oasis

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Thu, 6/10/2021

Fri, 7/9/2021
14:02 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
14:02 Captain Dietmar hi walt
14:04 walt knot right Don't forget the ask Jeariene to join the group

Sat, 7/10/2021

Wed, 7/14/2021
06:03 Captain Dietmar Trinidad to open sea borders July 17th

Thu, 7/15/2021
09:15 Captain Dietmar [null] Rampa Xicoténcatl 201, Cuauhtemoc, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.541335,-117.026945&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Fri, 7/16/2021

Sat, 7/17/2021

Sun, 7/18/2021

Mon, 7/19/2021

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Fri, 7/23/2021

Mon, 7/26/2021
00:28 Captain Dietmar tracking has started
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Tue, 7/27/2021
09:45 Captain Dietmar from our friends the SSCA
The National Hurricane Center will be hosting their second annual live webinars on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners. These are available for up to 250 mariners with no cost to participants through GoToMeeting video conferencing. To sign up, register online at the links shown below.

“Hurricane Analysis and Prediction”

Noon-1 PM EDT, Wednesday, August 4

Dr. Mike Brennan, Chief of the Hurricane Specialist Unit at the National Hurricane Center

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1007913929576201997

The Hurricane Specialist Unit (HSU) of the National Hurricane Center maintains a continuous watch on tropical cyclones and areas of disturbed weather within the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific basins. The HSU prepares and issues analyses and forecasts in the form of text advisories and graphical products, issues coastal tropical cyclone watches and warnings for the United States and its Caribbean territories, and provides impact-based decision support services for federal, state, and local government partners.

HSU also coordinates with and provides watch and warning recommendations to other World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Region IV meteorological services. The HSU also conducts an extensive outreach and education program, training U.S. emergency managers, the media, and representatives from many other countries affected by tropical cyclones.

“Wind and Wave Prediction for the Blue Water Mariner”

Noon-1 PM EST, Thursday, August 6th

Dr. Chris Landsea, Chief of the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch at the National Hurricane Center

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7528406009892549645

The Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch (TAFB) within the National Hurricane Center makes forecasts of wind speeds/wave heights and issues wind Warnings year-round for 10,000,000 square nautical miles over the Atlantic Ocean north of the equator to 31°N and west of 35°W (including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea) as well as the eastern North Pacific Ocean north of the equator to 30°N. These wind warnings include tropical storms and hurricanes as well as winter storms, tradewind gales, and severe gap-wind events (for example, the “Tehuantepecers” south of Mexico).
09:57 PP SV avant I’m in!
19:30 Captain Dietmar @Juliet-Charlie welcome to the Panama Posse !
19:30 SV Juliet-Charlie Thank you!
19:39 Aegis, Mary/Ian Hi everyone
19:39 Captain Dietmar @Aegis welcome to the Panama Posse !
19:39 Captain Dietmar @Sea Bella Scott welcome to the Panama Posse
19:39 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks!
19:45 Sea Bella Scott Thank You! Leaving California soon!
20:36 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Welcome to the Panama Posse Ian and Mary!
21:28 Aegis, Mary/Ian Toketee! Hey folks.
23:24 Captain Dietmar @Sea Bella Kathy welcome to the Panamá Posse

Wed, 7/28/2021
07:52 Sea Bella Kathy (Hello) Thank you for setting this group chat up. 805 610-2846
08:25 Captain Dietmar @No Regrets Bruce welcome to the 21▪︎22 Panamá Posse
08:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Dietmar.
09:24 Captain Dietmar @No Regrets Lynette welcome
09:26 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Thank you for the add Dietmar.
09:27 PP SV avant from our friends the SSCA
The National Hurricane Center will be hosting their second annual live webinars on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners. These are available for up to 250 mariners with no cost to participants through GoToMeeting video conferencing. To sign up, register online at the links shown below.

“Hurricane Analysis and Prediction”

Noon-1 PM EDT, Wednesday, August 4

Dr. Mike Brennan, Chief of the Hurricane Specialist Unit at the National Hurricane Center

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1007913929576201997

The Hurricane Specialist Unit (HSU) of the National Hurricane Center maintains a continuous watch on tropical cyclones and areas of disturbed weather within the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific basins. The HSU prepares and issues analyses and forecasts in the form of text advisories and graphical products, issues coastal tropical cyclone watches and warnings for the United States and its Caribbean territories, and provides impact-based decision support services for federal, state, and local government partners.

HSU also coordinates with and provides watch and warning recommendations to other World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Region IV meteorological services. The HSU also conducts an extensive outreach and education program, training U.S. emergency managers, the media, and representatives from many other countries affected by tropical cyclones.

“Wind and Wave Prediction for the Blue Water Mariner”

Noon-1 PM EST, Thursday, August 6th

Dr. Chris Landsea, Chief of the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch at the National Hurricane Center

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7528406009892549645

The Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch (TAFB) within the National Hurricane Center makes forecasts of wind speeds/wave heights and issues wind Warnings year-round for 10,000,000 square nautical miles over the Atlantic Ocean north of the equator to 31°N and west of 35°W (including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea) as well as the eastern North Pacific Ocean north of the equator to 30°N. These wind warnings include tropical storms and hurricanes as well as winter storms, tradewind gales, and severe gap-wind events (for example, the “Tehuantepecers” south of Mexico).

09:28 Ho’okipa-Lisa Lucky & Longshadow are in
09:47 Captain Dietmar 🇪🇨 UPDATE ON CLEARING IN ECUADOR (Ecuador Mainland was previously closed )

We have the new entry requirements for Ecuador. At Puerto Amistad we are permitted to receive international vessels. The following are the requirements during the Pandemia.
1.Autografo - This will require contacting us 2 to 3 weeks prior to departing to get the pre-autografo. The cost is $200 but for Posse members it is a discount of 20%.
2. Impacted Port Fee $120 (This is to allow our port to receive vessels. during ports closed in Ecuador. This fee will end once they open all maritime activities.
3. PCR Test $20 per person given upon entry. (This too will end someday!)
4. Checkin International $180. (port Cap, Imigration, Aduanas, Health, all entities included.)
5. Pilot for entry $35

Regards4

Gene
Marina Puerto Amistad, 🇪🇨

 

Thu, 7/29/2021
09:17 Sea Bella Kathy Great, thanks! We are all registered.
09:28 WildhoodDirk Hi Everyone, SV Wildhood here. We are a Canadian family of 4 (Dirk, Jennifer, Cedar, and Eden, plus pooch named Rudder) sailing on a Perry 43 catamaran. Currently in the Bocas area, we left Alabama in April...Happy to be here and be a part of the group!
09:29 PP SV avant Sigh. More Canadians. (Avant is a canadian crew too). ;)
09:29 Captain Dietmar all seafarers welcome here
09:29 WildhoodDirk Surprised anyone is left at home! Lol...
09:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Hellos all!

Here’s our intro: We’re a retired couple doing the Coconut Run to Barra and then down to Panama for a canal transit.

We sail on a 1980 Fast Passage 39 and cruised down the coast from Portland Oregon late last fall (2020). We are now passing the time doing repairs and projects (is there any time when not doing repairs or projects?) while at the Chula Vista Marina.

We’re looking to possibly buddy boat down to Barra in October if anyone is interested. Happy to be in this group and looking forward to the adventure.
09:58 TranquiloMike Greetings, we are Mike and Lori from Santa Barbara CA, sailing our Catalina 445 which is located in Channel Islands Harbor. We are recently retired. We will leave CA with the Baja Haha at the end of October, then plan to spend some time in the Sea of Cortez before heading further south.

We look forward to meeting and sharing this adventure with as many of you as possible.
10:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Forgot to provide our names. We’re Bruce and Lynette. Long story about our boat name so will leave that for rambling discussions over drinks. 🍺

Fri, 7/30/2021
09:05 Ho’okipa-Lisa m/y Ho'okipa is planning an adventure to the Cocos Island, Costa Rica in October-November. We will depart from either Quepos or Golfito. It's +/- 600 nm round trip. We cruise at 6.5 nm. We intend to do a week of so of scuba diving, s orkeling land hikes to the Island waterfalls. A permit is required and Ernesto will handle. Looking for a buddy boat (s)... ~Lucky Chucky & Lisa Longshadow
10:57 Captain Dietmar @HINA welcome to the Panamá Posse
10:58 AKIA Judy Thank you!
15:47 CuranderaDarryn Hello everyone
15:50 Captain Dietmar IGY MARINA AT ORTEGA LANDING 🇺🇸 PARTNERS WITH THE PANAMA POSSE

We are excited to welcome the Panama Posse and look forward to your arrival ! IGY MARINA AT ORTEGA LANDING is in the center of the marine world of Jacksonville, Florida

This offer extends the following benefits to the Panama Posse

5-for-1 Cruisers Provisioning Special. Five (5) nights dockage for the price of one Based on availability and 10% off first month’s dockage

https://panamaposse.com/igy-marina-at-ortega-landing
15:51 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
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15:52 Captain Dietmar THAT'S 80% off - pays for itself - controlling depth 6 feet a high tide !
15:55 Captain Dietmar @Curandera Darryn welcome to the Panama Posse !
15:55 SVAKIA-Rick Thank you. We are excited to be in the group.
15:56 Captain Dietmar @SVAKIA-Rick welcome to the Posse - next task drop a location pin into the chatroom - from yoru phone this is the sequence
15:59 SVAKIA-Rick Hmmm' where is the location pin found?
16:01 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:01 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:02 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:03 SVAKIA-Rick [Photo]
16:08 SVAKIA-Rick I am setting up my ICOM IC M802 radio for getting grib files over Winlink.
17:27 NAVIGATOR - Dave @Ho’okipa hi there, it’s a long shot as I’m bouncing around North Carolina and Virginia in a camper looking for a new land home with my wife while my boat molders in Nuevo Vallarta but I’ve wanted to go to Cocos ever since visiting my father in Zancudo(golfito) 20 plus years ago so keep me in the loop as your planning progresses.
17:28 NAVIGATOR - Dave Sorry all, I have intended that last for Ho’okipa but it slipped out to the group:)!
17:32 SVAKIA-Rick The crew of AK8A & JUNGLE are have a farewell dock party today in 30 minutes. We are getting everything ready for the bon voyage then we are off to Mexico. Pictures to follow.
17:34 SVAKIA-Rick The crew of AKIA & JUNGLE are have a bon voyage dock party today. We are making preparations for the get together. Then it is off to Mexico! Photos to follow.
17:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Chula Vista Marina] 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.623555,-117.102447&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:35 SVAKIA-Rick The crew of AKIA & JUNGLE are having a bon voyage dock party today. We are making preparations for the get together. Then it is off to Mexico! Photos to follow.
17:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Did the Chula Vista Marina show up as something I sent? It doesn’t from my end so was wondering if it does for others. If not, how do I share my location so it indicates my location?
17:48 AKIA Judy No Regrets it did show up
18:25 CuranderaDarryn Home in Vancouver but Curandera is in Loreto MX
18:25 CuranderaDarryn [Photo]
18:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
19:08 Sea Bella Kathy [Photo]
19:09 SVAKIA-Rick [Photo]
19:10 SVAKIA-Rick Pic from Tacoma Wa. JUNGLE and AKIA'S potluck bon voyage party.
20:40 PP SV avant Pro tip: if you’re in the USA, buy some ‘Dinty Moore’ beef stew (1/2 dozen cans or so). When you get to la Cruz/ Puerto Vallarta area, present them to Kat, the cruising community social coordinator for la Cruz marina. You will be royalty in her eyes, and you will have a new friend for life.

Sat, 7/31/2021
00:31 ,☠️Delta Swizzler OMG I thought Katv was a vegetarian. But, cravings overrule diet.l 😂
07:12 Ho’okipa-Lisa Copy that. Will do. s/v Dreamer is also interested. We want to go there before the Posse kickoff in Barra de Navidad in early December which we plan on flying to from Golfito... Stay tuned...
09:26 YO-D-YO Dave Hello! Panama bound!
09:26 Captain Dietmar @YO-D-YO Dave & Mary welcome to the Panamá Posse
09:26 YO-D-YO Dave Thank you Dietmar!
10:41 YO-D-YO Dave Hi RoR(!)
13:23 REEF DANCER Jerry Hi Chuck cocos would be a nice trip but it's not in the cards we,are 100 miles from Aruba. So I'm guessing it's 1000 miles from here we are going to stop and dive aruba then wait for Hurricane season to be officially over wait for weather then off to the bvi will stay there for months diving there come on bye have,a pain killer or two reef dancer out

Sun, 8/1/2021
07:12 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thanks Jerry. Will do.
10:29 Captain Dietmar @🦜Ramble on Rose-Don @🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz welcome back
12:59 Captain Dietmar @DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN welcome to the 21•22 Panamá Posse
15:40 Captain Dietmar latest fleet update just went out via email
if you did not receive it please check your spam folder
16:32 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN We didn’t get it and it’s not in our spam folder.
19:36 AKIA Judy We did not receive it either. Spam is empty. Possible to resend?
20:30 walt knot right Also did not receive and not in spam
20:32 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We did not receive it either.
20:32 PP SV avant I was feeling left out, but now I think I’m with the group. No update here either.
20:35 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We received the update.
20:53 SV Juliet-Charlie @🦜panamaposseDietmar received it in my Promotions folder
20:55 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We received it. Impressive!
21:11 PP SV avant Got it now.
23:04 Captain Dietmar jeariene.s a subscriber
23:06 Captain Dietmar you are a subscriber too
23:10 Captain Dietmar to get the fleet updates please confirm from
https://panamaposse.com/subscribe-2

it's a proper double option
if you did not receive
pm me and be sure to subscribe and confirm

Mon, 8/2/2021

Tue, 8/3/2021
08:07 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Hello we are Jean-Philippe Chevaillier and Nicole Hendrix from s/v Pathfinder. We have joined all of you to set sail from our home marina in Paradise Village Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico to Panama…as the winds wish. Our Pathfinder is a Lagoon 39 catamaran and our full-time home. Hurricane season has us couch surfing with our families on land in California, Minnesota, Germany and the South of France. We are vessel #96 and part of the 🥥🦜pod for the Panama Posse 21-22. Looking forward to sailing with all of you!
08:28 walt knot right Welcome aboard
08:56 Ho’okipa-Lisa Wonderful! Please attend the PP kickoff in Barra?
08:57 Ho’okipa-Lisa Is the Hurrican online seminar on for tomorrow?
09:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hope to see you two next year.
10:03 PP SV avant Reposting for those who have just joined:

from our friends the SSCA
The National Hurricane Center will be hosting their second annual live webinars on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners. These are available for up to 250 mariners with no cost to participants through GoToMeeting video conferencing. To sign up, register online at the links shown below.

“Hurricane Analysis and Prediction”

Noon-1 PM EDT, Wednesday, August 4

Dr. Mike Brennan, Chief of the Hurricane Specialist Unit at the National Hurricane Center

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1007913929576201997

The Hurricane Specialist Unit (HSU) of the National Hurricane Center maintains a continuous watch on tropical cyclones and areas of disturbed weather within the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific basins. The HSU prepares and issues analyses and forecasts in the form of text advisories and graphical products, issues coastal tropical cyclone watches and warnings for the United States and its Caribbean territories, and provides impact-based decision support services for federal, state, and local government partners.

HSU also coordinates with and provides watch and warning recommendations to other World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Region IV meteorological services. The HSU also conducts an extensive outreach and education program, training U.S. emergency managers, the media, and representatives from many other countries affected by tropical cyclones.

“Wind and Wave Prediction for the Blue Water Mariner”

Noon-1 PM EST, Thursday, August 6th

Dr. Chris Landsea, Chief of the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch at the National Hurricane Center

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7528406009892549645

The Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch (TAFB) within the National Hurricane Center makes forecasts of wind speeds/wave heights and issues wind Warnings year-round for 10,000,000 square nautical miles over the Atlantic Ocean north of the equator to 31°N and west of 35°W (including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea) as well as the eastern North Pacific Ocean north of the equator to 30°N. These wind warnings include tropical storms and hurricanes as well as winter storms, tradewind gales, and severe gap-wind events (for example, the “Tehuantepecers” south of Mexico).

10:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you everyone! What a warm welcome!
10:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Will this be recorded if we can’t make that time slot?
10:59 PP SV avant I don’t know.
11:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Who can I contact to find out?
11:05 PP SV avant Last year’s webinars were posted here.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8zHB9LDq0AH1EaAgY9-nO0GtVkQx6Xa
11:06 PP SV avant You could check the nhc site for generic or public affairs contact info. The announcements don’t give a name.
11:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ok. Thanks!
17:34 PP SV avant Travelling to Panama from Colombia by sea. According to Juanjo at shelter bay marina, The rules changed last week. Are you vaccinated? If so:
1. AG Covid test before departure.
2. Fill form on www.panamadigital.gob.pa
3. Provide copy of fully vaccinated certificate.
4. COVID test upon arrival.
17:37 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer is curious whether there are other boats from ThE posse here in Santa marta? If so we would like to have a pot luck or some type of get together

Wed, 8/4/2021
13:07 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Thanks Dietmar! We are looking forward to this year
15:00 Captain Dietmar @PILIALOHA welcome back Rick and Maria
16:48 CuranderaDarryn May be a dumb question (my 1st year) but if we are not leaving PV area until mid/late February, is there likely a group or 2 we can tag along with?
17:05 Ho’okipa-Lisa No question is dumb!!! PV north or south?
17:13 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you for saying that about asking questions… we’re new too and trying to order everything we need while we’re still in the US. What cruising guide books should we get for Central America?
17:15 PP SV avant Sarana guides are the best I’ve seen. But the posse intel is far more up to date.

http://www.svsarana.com/central_america_guidebook.php
17:16 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Excellent! Thank you!
17:36 Pilialoha Thank you, we are happy to be part of this group. This is our third season and we hope to start sailing again in November and we look forward to meeting new people and having new adventures.
Thanks Dietmar for all you do (ok)
17:39 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer here in Santa marta staying safe from hurricanes for u divers a underwater park is a 30 minute dinghy ride
17:44 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN When do we expect to see the official notification About passage between Columbia and Panama?
17:53 CuranderaDarryn We will be in La Cruz for a December haul out, then heading south in February
19:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We also used Charlie’s Charts for Costa Rica along with the downloaded Sarana Guide, Good Nautical and in Panama, the Eric Bauhaus guide. We even accessed Active Captain on our Chart Plotter.
20:10 PP SV avant Travelling to Panama from Colombia by sea. According to Juanjo at shelter bay marina, The rules changed last week. Are you vaccinated? If so:
1. AG Covid test before departure.
2. Fill form on www.panamadigital.gob.pa
3. Provide copy of fully vaccinated certificate.
4. COVID test upon arrival.

Thu, 8/5/2021
09:59 PP SV avant Worthwhile article in practical sailor on dock line failure. Three of the marinas many posse members often stay at on the route (El Cid in Mazatlan, Huatulco and Vista Mar in Panama) are notorious for busting dock lines.

https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/overheating-in-docklines-and-rodes?
13:14 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
13:14 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/tracking
is active and it's impressive to see everyone's tracks
to get added follow the links on the page

 

Fri, 8/6/2021
16:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce To have my track recorded on this site, do you need an Iridium GO! to work with Predict Wind? I looked at the signup page and it looked like a satellite phone number is required. I assume that means Iridium GO! or another sat phone.
19:36 Captain Dietmar you can use an email address only submission
ie manual submission too
please review the https://panamaposse.com/tracking-support page for details
19:51 PP SV avant Also, do download the sat chart collection while on first world internet in the USA. It’s painful once you’re across the border.
19:52 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Roger Rob
19:52 Captain Dietmar @Orion 💰 welcome back !
19:53 PP SV avant Welcome back!
19:54 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Thanks… it’s good to be here. Although here is Smokey Northern California. I’ll head back to Chiapas in early November.
19:58 Captain Dietmar us too which direction do you plan to go ?
19:59 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley North. I plan to attend the seminars in Barre Navidad, then explore the Sea of Cortez.
20:00 PP SV avant Do you have Sean and Heather’s cruising guides? Highly recommended.
20:03 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley No I don’t. But I got time. I’ll go ahead and get them on order.

Sat, 8/7/2021
08:33 Unknown Yes!!! Go Patrick & Lisa!!!
17:15 Captain Dietmar [null] Two Harbors Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.442417,-118.496348&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:42 AKIA Judy Do you have a link to the marina for the classes in Dec?
20:40 PP SV avant https://islanavidad.com.mx/site/US/marina.php

Sun, 8/8/2021
09:48 Captain Dietmar all marinas are linked from this page with details
https://panamaposse.com/sponsors

Mon, 8/9/2021
07:56 PP SV avant Posse line call starts in about 2 hours in this line group.
08:51 PP SV avant Posse call starts in about 1 hour in this line group. Please drop you location pins so we know where you are.
08:53 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482201,-79.943692&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:58 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482319,-79.943610&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:59 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [] 4220 Cherokee Rd, Oroville, CA 95965, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=39.646751,-121.540618&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Not having done this before, can you post instructions for this call?
09:05 PP SV avant When I open the call, click join, and mute your mike unless you’re speaking.
09:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ok. Thanks!
09:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [] 2168 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.989227,-122.042694&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:44 PP SV avant test, can you read this message? getting strange LINE message errors here
09:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes
09:50 Captain Dietmar [null] 13800 Bora Bora Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.971732,-118.449638&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:51 walt knot right [] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482098,-79.943730&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [] Grant St, Concord, CA 94520, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.988137,-122.040168&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Don’t think we will be on the call today.
09:53 PP SV avant @🦜panamaposseDietmar do you want to handle the call today?
09:57 PP SV avant Group voice call started.
09:58 Green Flash [] 231 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.425837,-117.617645&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:28 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
14:50 AKIA Judy Group voice call started.
14:51 AKIA Judy Group call ended.
14:51 AKIA Judy Group voice call started.
14:52 AKIA Judy Group call ended.
21:21 AKIA Judy [] 3003 Harborview Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=47.329563,-122.578361&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Tue, 8/10/2021
07:04 PP SV avant 070836Z AUG 21
NAVAREA IV 677/21(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
M/V SAINT PROVIDENCE FLOODING IN ENGINE ROOM
LAST KNOWN POSITION IN 11-29.45N 075-37.60W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO BARRANQUILLA PORT CAPTAIN OR
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
22:27 Captain Dietmar @🌵🦜 Taku 🐳 welcome back to the 21•22 Panamá Posse

Wed, 8/11/2021
18:10 Captain Dietmar @Midnight Breeze welcome back
what are your cruising plans?
18:52 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Hola! We are Erin, Stu, Ellie and Lily on Skookum V, a 2010 40 foot Leopard catamaran. We are currently in the Sea of Cortez, and looking forward to connecting!
22:20 PP SV avant Welcome! Nice to see the canadian squad filling out.
22:47 CuranderaDarryn Hey Stu and Erin!!

Thu, 8/12/2021
01:17 Midnight B Richard Thank you Dietmar. We are Richard and Caroline, a British couple on Midnight Breeze, a Sweden Yachts 42. The boat has been tied up at Vista Mar marina in Panama during the pandemic while we have been in the UK. We intend to return to Panama in September and either make our way to the Sea of Cortez, or, depending on the Covid situation, set off across the Pacific. No doubt there will be lots of boat jobs to do first!
08:28 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Hi guys!!
08:28 Skookum V - Erin&Stu 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
13:01 PP SV avant PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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* MAGNITUDE 7.6
* ORIGIN TIME 1833 UTC AUG 12 2021
* COORDINATES 57.4 SOUTH 24.8 WEST
* DEPTH 78 KM / 48 MILES
* LOCATION SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

EVALUATION
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* AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.6 OCCURRED IN
THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION AT 1833 UTC ON THURSDAY
AUGUST 12 2021.

* THE TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE CARIBBEAN REGION FROM THIS
EARTHQUAKE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. FURTHER
INFORMATION ON THE THREAT WILL BE ISSUED AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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* CONSIDER AND PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF A TSUNAMI THREAT
TO THE CARIBBEAN REGION FROM THIS EARTHQUAKE.
13:03 PP SV avant Follow here for updates: https://www.tsunami.gov
13:27 PP SV avant Stand down!

EVALUATION
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* AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.6 OCCURRED IN
THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION AT 1833 UTC ON THURSDAY
AUGUST 12 2021.

* BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA AND FURTHER EVALUATION... THERE IS
NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE CARIBBEAN REGION FROM THIS EARTHQUAKE.

Fri, 8/13/2021
09:11 Captain Dietmar @O2 ☸️ welcome back

09:39 O2 ☸️ Thanks. Glad to join you again.
19:55 Unknown Luke & Vivian!!! Woohoo

Sat, 8/14/2021
08:12 PP SV avant 141341Z AUG 21
NAVAREA IV 702/21(26).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
HAITI.
1. EARTHQUAKE WITH MAGNITUDE OF 7.2 OCCURRED
IN 18-36N 073-30W AT 141229Z AUG.
TSUNAMI WAVES ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COULD
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING COASTS.
2. TSUNAMI ACTIVITY IS FORECASTED TO START AT
THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
A. JEREMIE 18-36N 074-06W AT 1239Z.
B. JACAMEL 18-06N 072-30W AT 1318Z.
C. PORT AU PRINCE 18-30N 072-24W AT 1328Z.
3. TSUNAMI WAVES REACHING THREE METERS ABOVE
THE TIDE LEVEL ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY BE
A SERIES OF WAVES WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS
FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE INITIAL WAVE ARRIVAL.
4. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 701/21.

No tsunamis outside Haiti
12:10 Pitou Hello all! This is sv Pitou new to the group. More about us: https://linktr.ee/Pitou
Hope to meet some of you soon. Currently in Santa Marta.
12:25 O2 ☸️ 🤛

Sun, 8/15/2021
00:49 Captain Dietmar @Pitou welcome how was your trip from the ABC's ?
07:20 Pitou Easy! Hardly any wind 👍
10:12 walt knot right Lightening strike in Vista Mar Marina. Dock 3 N12 Imel 52ft I believe. Sv Hanalei Owners are in Canada and the boat was closed up. Details are not available until fire department finishes the investigation. Electronics fired and started an internal fire. But it smothered because of oxygen deprivation. Currently appears no hull damage or any burn through. Not sure where it got struck. Or if it was from the power supply.

Pawsitive Latitude, a 2020- 21 posse boat, in the next slip N13 had a surge through his umbilical which fried at the boat end. Destroyed AC panel, DC to DC stabilizer and probably his converter.
11:25 Captain Dietmar Hanelei was part of last seasons posse
11:38 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN shared DancingontheEdge Mel's post.
14:17 Captain Dietmar @DancingontheEdge Mel welcome to the Panamá Posse
15:13 PP SV avant Today is 107th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal.
15:29 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene The first boat to transit the Panamá Canal was the SS Cristobal on August 3, 1914, and the official opening was indeed August 15, 1914 .
19:19 WildhoodDirk Very cool, we are looking to transit in about a month!

Mon, 8/16/2021
09:01 Green Flash 21-22 posse line call starts in 1 hour
09:03 Green Flash Please drop your location pins prior to the call
09:04 Green Flash [null] 231 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.425854,-117.617635&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:05 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482316,-79.943636&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:06 🦜 sv GenM - Laurie [null] P.º A. Lopez Mateos 22, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.017184,-111.339003&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:06 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 4220 Cherokee Rd, Oroville, CA 95965, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=39.646744,-121.540938&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:07 PP SV avant Walt, do you know if any extra measures were employed? Jumper cables to water, disconnected on board electrical systems and antennas, etc.?
09:08 Skookum V - Erin&Stu [null] Blvd. Rodger & Jeanett Clifton, 83560 Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.331472,-113.562239&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN L
09:08 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Standing in line for dose #2 of the vaccine, hoping we can take the call, but may not be able to
09:08 Midnight B Richard [null] Vista Mar Marina Kilómetro 92, San Carlos, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482692,-79.945088&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:10 Pitou [Marina Santa Marta] Cra 1 # 22 - 93 Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.241149,-74.216123&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 PP SV avant You’re not doubting the veracity of my reports, are you? ;)
09:13 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] I-84, Middletown, NY 10941, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=41.466832,-74.332620&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are in route from PA to NH. Hope to be on the call
09:15 REEF DANCER Debbie [null] Cra. 2 #23-39, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.239642,-74.214805&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:47 Green Flash Group voice call started.
09:50 walt knot right None on either boat
10:17 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
12:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I have several insurance related questions. Currently we are in the USA and on Medicare and AARP (United Healthcare) supplemental. We’ve had several quotes and talked to some people doing only DAN repatriation insurance. What are others using?

Second, we are using GEICO (BoatUS) boat insurance. And have gotten several quotes to go outside of the US and Mexico. Also, I’m reading that offshore insurance is getting really hard to come by these days. What are others doing for boat insurance? Full coverage or liability only?

I’d certainly like these what the group has to say about their experiences with insurance and what they are currently doing. Thanks!
12:13 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Pertaining to medical insurance , we use Cigna for out of the country. We also self insured our first few years. Which you can deduct on your taxes.
Geico wouldn’t cover us further south than Acapulco. We switched to a Jackline policy with Markel ins our agent is Susan Waters. Her email is susan@marineinsurance.cc (yes cc not com) we did have to get a survey.
13:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. We’ve looked into both of these. Jack line seems to be the best option for boats. Did you get hull replacement or just liability?
14:44 TranquiloMike Is there a schedule for when calls will be? I’d like to join it always seem to be late seeing the announcements
14:54 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Off-season Line calls are at 1600 UTC every Monday
14:58 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We are working with her now. She’s great!
14:59 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Definitely not- just adding the trivia of the name of the boat. We just had that Canal discussion on our Trivia Nite here at Vista Mar .
15:02 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.481605,-79.943487&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s so we’ve been emailing with. Glad to know she’s good. Thanks!
17:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Who, not so.
17:29 walt knot right If we follow last year's schedule, when the season starts, 1530 UTC for Caribbean, 1600 UTC for Pacific. Usually starts with chitchat 15 minutes earlier.

Tue, 8/17/2021
05:29 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN
Beokp cm
07:11 walt knot right But next Monday we will combine the two groups to the 1600 UTC time slot
09:06 DancingontheEdge Mel Testing. Is this hello on line
09:06 PP SV avant Five by five.
09:07 DancingontheEdge Mel Thanks
12:45 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We did buy full coverage. Not, sure if it was hill replacement or not. We aren’t on the boat now, to check it out.
12:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That’s great to hear.
12:52 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer. We have novamar we heard that they weren't insuring any longer but they are just more selective we needed,a separate policy for panama Canal that was alotvof money for the few hours your in canal but they were very careful to check that when we signed up to transit we moved up to Santa marta to get out of cartegena surge but now have wind many days but diving has been good
15:14 Unknown Jerry, did you score the transit insurance from a local company in Panama City?

Wed, 8/18/2021

Thu, 8/19/2021
20:09 REEF DANCER Debbie @🦜 Ho’okipa we got the canal insurance via a rider to our regular policy with Novamar

Fri, 8/20/2021
19:00 Ho’okipa-Lisa Debbie, now that's what I'm talking about!!! Love the RIDERS. Miss you, Jerry and mister Duff...
19:04 REEF DANCER Jerry We miss our fellow posse members we,are along up here in Colombia. The insurance is pretty steep for 8hrs of transit ours was 1000 dollars I guess they had seen my driving skills

Sat, 8/21/2021
10:39 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
10:40 Captain Dietmar 21 vessel tracking
https://panamaposse.com/tracking
to sign up
13:58 Unknown [null] Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=40.703781,-73.996363&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:05 Captain Dietmar are you selling a bridge ?
16:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 😂
16:38 Ho’okipa-Lisa As your Ambassador, I',m making way to connect the route to NYC
17:02 PP SV avant Eat pizza. Send photos.
18:51 Captain Dietmar copy that for each Marina
it takes an average of 10 phone calls over 2 months and 7 emails plus 4 hours of programming to get a discount for the Panamá Posse

Sun, 8/22/2021
08:51 walt knot right Tomorrow, Monday morning will be the group call. Last week the call was on the 21-22 group instead of the 20-21 group. I will do both groups. 20-21 at 1530 UTC and 21-22 at 1600 UTC. The information will be the same, so you only need to join one (unless you are a glutton for punishment). We will ask for volunteers for the 8/30 date call. Dietmar will start in September on the 21-22 group only.

Mon, 8/23/2021
08:15 Ho’okipa-Lisa Commander, I'm going to need your help. The marina's monthly rates here are $146.00 per foot in the summer and $63.00 per foot in the winter. I'm speachless...
08:18 Pitou Well here in Santa Marta the discount of 35% is now for everybody regardless pose member or not
08:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You May find cheaper rates out on the island. You are in Prime Real Estate near NYC. It may also be hard to find any slips. The US went crazy buying boats during the pandemic,
09:03 walt knot right The group Line call will be started for this group in one hour at 1600 UTC
09:08 Captain Dietmar there is a reason I left NYC back in 2003
09:54 walt knot right Group voice call started.
09:56 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 1105 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=36.599848,-121.881986&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:26 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Group call ended.
10:55 🦜Maison de Sante [null] San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.714958,-117.230536&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:25 YO-D-YO Dave Hello Maison de Sante. We are almost neighbors. America's Cup harbor.
11:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re not quite as close. We’re at Chula Vista Marina.
11:45 Sea Bella Kathy Ooops, I thought UTC was 7 hours ahead of PST. My bad, I missed the call, was out suppin'. (happy face)
11:47 Sea Bella Kathy @YO-D-YO Dave & Mary Hi, we are headed to SD tomorrow mornin. How's the weather?
12:30 YO-D-YO Dave It's San Diego. The weather is always perfect!
12:34 Captain Dietmar For those coming to the seminars in Mexico the resort has a special rate of 109 x night
reserve via email mention Panamá Posse reservations@islaresort.com.mx
there are also airbnbs in town
16:39 Captain Dietmar @SV Chimera welcome back !
are you still in Greece?
18:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 5 Gaslight Ln, Kensington, NH 03833, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=42.905783,-70.944629&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:37 SV Chimera Yes we are . Back in couple months

Tue, 8/24/2021
08:04 VitesseCatherine Hi all. Jeff, Cat and Tilly Russell aboard Vitesse a 55’ Lagoon. Originally from Ft. Pierce, Florida and now located in Bocas del Toro, Panama. We bought Vitesse in 2009 and spent 10 years refitting her. We retired Dec last year and left Florida April 2021. Sailed thru the Bahamas then to Linton Bay. Did a bottom job and now are in Bocas til end of hurricane season. Then we shall see where we head. Happy Tuesday to all.
09:31 Unknown Hope to see you at the Posse kickoff in Barra!!!
12:13 INVICTUSjeff [Photo]
12:17 INVICTUSjeff Hi
We are Jeff and Lyndsey aboard our power catamaran Invictus.
We are currently in Linton Bay, Panama to do some work on our vessel before transiting the canal and heading home to where we live in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica. If any of you travel that way, please stop in to see us at our place on the beach - Costa Rica Sailing Center.
Pura Vida and we look forward to meeting up with some of you and sharing our experiences.
Pura Vida!
Jeff & Lyndsey
Invictus
12:26 VitesseCatherine And they are super sweet
12:51 INVICTUSjeff Thanks Catherine!
Sorry we missed you guys for dinner. 😊
12:54 Pitou Nice! We might next year. Cheers from Pitou
12:55 INVICTUSjeff Awesome! 😎
13:02 Aegis, Mary/Ian Anyone having issues trying to download the sat charts?
13:55 Captain Dietmar FYI the resort hotel in barra has a special rate for the Panamá Posse for deluxe rooms $109 tax included for those not coming via their own vessel

14:49 PP SV avant 241918Z AUG 21
NAVAREA IV 749/21(25).
EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
MARTINIQUE.

1. DERELICT 12 METER S/V LA MUTINE, WHITE AND GREEN HULL,
ADRIFT IN 14-45.26N 061-51.61W AT 241500Z AUG.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 271918Z AUG 21.
15:53 Ho’okipa-Lisa Hello! We're in Quepos and will be heading to Papagayo in November. Will definitly ping you. Welcome to the Posse and I hope you'll make it to the Posse kickoff in Barra...

Wed, 8/25/2021
05:30 INVICTUSjeff We look forward to seeing you! :)
08:56 Captain Dietmar @No More Games - Bob welcome to the 21▪︎22 Panamá Posse
09:04 No More Games - Bob Thank you!
14:02 WildhoodDirk Oh funny, Invictus, pretty sure we just shared an anchorage with you a few nights ago in Escudo Veraguas...we were the other sailing catamaran. Sorry we didn't get to meet, you guys left quickly....cheers!
14:04 REEF DANCER Jerry Just reset my 90 in Colombia though I went over by ten I departed was a bit of a showdown but Mr imigration man let me pass. Entry stamped 90so I'm go thru the huricane season. Now just customs in Santa marta
14:14 INVICTUSjeff Thats too bad. We had an amazing lobster ceviche and huge crab claw dinner thanks to the local Indian paddling around in the dugout canoe.
Next time.
If you are heading South, I highly suggest Rio Chagras the fresh water river leading 6 miles up to Gatun lake. An amazing stop with rainforest and crocodiles. Plus added benefit of all your hull’s marine growth dying and falling off. 😊
14:16 WildhoodDirk @INVICTUSjeff we were just in Chagres last night!
18:56 Captain Dietmar @Wind Drift - Blair welcome back to the 21•22 Panamá Posse what are your cruising plans this season?
21:04 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Thanks, glad to be a part of it again. Just like a lot of people, our plans are up in the air. Currently in Barra and thinking about making a run to PV to get some work done. After hurricane season, Probably one of three options. South Pacific if something major happens or go through the canal or head to South America.

Thu, 8/26/2021
06:38 Ho’okipa-Lisa You're a charmer Jerry!!!
10:19 Captain Dietmar @Gargoyle welcome back °
which way will you sail this season?
10:57 INVICTUSjeff Hi POsse
We are looking for a new insurance carrier. Any suggestions or experiences are appreciated. Please private message us.
Thanks
Jeff & Lyndsey
Invictus
12:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Susan Waters is great at Jackline. It’s now part of Gowrie group.
12:42 PP SV avant The new edition of Pub. 153, Sailing Directions (Enroute) West Coasts of Mexico and Central America (19th Edition 2021) has been announced in Notice to Mariners 36/2021.

The publications can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&data=04%7C01%7C%7C4e0ad211297b4ce9a94a08d968c06a01%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637655997886361831%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Nc0aed%2Fuh5zjXAjo4Oe9Evzs1gr5lo3q6dHBNA36S9o%3D&reserved=0 ).
15:58 Unknown I think Susan Waters a Panama Posse sponsor? Can someone confirm…
18:15 Aegis, Mary/Ian Can someone tell me what the posse discount is for Predictwind. Its renewal time at the end of the month. Thanks
18:28 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz It’s 20% off of your Predictwind subscription
18:29 sealarks jeff & Paula Howdy, Sea Larks in Santa Barbara for the rest of the summer. Headed to Mexico in the fall. Cheers. Jeff
18:32 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We are working with her now and she is fabulous.
18:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I agree!
19:12 No More Games - Bob Is there an Iridium Go discount?
19:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I checked and there isn’t.
19:33 Captain Dietmar there us a predict wind discount 20%
19:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce When I specifically asked about a PP discount on the GO! they said there wasn’t.
19:39 Captain Dietmar go has no discount
19:55 Captain Dietmar We use the Gestalt theory for communicating with each other.
Hold on it's not a cult thing it's a communication protocol.
Here is how this protocol works:

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 NO 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 screentime spent we try to avoid getting sucked you into "discussions"

The 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 !
20:25 Captain Dietmar just to claify @No Regrets Bruce this was not directed at you or any prior comment(s) but going forward anyone can type GESTALT in case opinion creep happens ( I'm guilty of this too and find it hard to not have opinions )
20:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good to know. Thanks.
20:33 PP SV avant You have opinions? (Surprised)
20:33 sealarks jeff & Paula Love that at 66 years if age still leaving new words.. .(gestalt) Thanks Dietmar. Went to tech school and missed that class (love)
20:34 sealarks jeff & Paula Learning, not leaving. Sigh
20:57 Captain Dietmar ITS CHERMAN :-)
21:51 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks for letting me know about the Predict wind discount. Good night.

Fri, 8/27/2021
09:06 INVICTUSjeff 🙏
10:55 Captain Dietmar @Lisa Hotchkiss welcome back say hello pls and let us know your cruising plans ⛵⛵⛵
22:31 Captain Dietmar for those of you on the pac side of Mexico please report any adverse conditions due to the TS
22:38 Fickle Muranda We are on close watch from La Paz since we are also in the path .

Sat, 8/28/2021
05:22 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I do t believe she is a Sponsor. But, we used her last year and I have referred her to several other Posse members and friends. I haven’t heard a complaint yet.
11:26 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Weather update from Barra. Very heavy rain and gusts have been reported up to 69kn. 40kn sustained right now
11:28 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good luck. We were there last year for the tropical storm that first took out the road into the marina. Hope everyone is safe.
12:05 O2 ☸️ Good luck!
12:07 REEF DANCER Jerry Beautiful day in colombia. We too were in barra when road washed out
19:19 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Hurricane update from Barra. It was a very eventful day. Everyone is safe. A few sails got destroyed, a few dock cleats got ripped out, some canvas damage to some boats and even a few dock fingers got destroyed. I heard of some gusts in the 80s. I was told the hurricane went a bit easterly and we got hit with a bit of the eye. Much nicer now and I hope PV gets through it ok
19:24 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Glad to hear you guys are ok
19:55 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That’s great to hear. Glad you’re ok.
19:58 O2 ☸️ Trouble
19:58 O2 ☸️ This is La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Banderas Bay. It is valling down now. A boat got its genua ripper and 2 anchored vessels got in serious troubleshooters: one is stranded and the other one is swaying in the surf near the breakwater. But it is calming down now and everybody Deens to be safe.
23:44 AKIA Judy [null] Newport, OR 97365, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=44.596347,-124.015750&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Sun, 8/29/2021
07:49 Unknown ATTENTION POSSE:
Monday morning line call will be on the 2021/2022 thread and combine both Pacific and Caribbean groups @ 1600 UTC.

Mon, 8/30/2021
08:56 Captain Dietmar [null] Dock G, Chicago, IL 60653, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=41.836773,-87.601947&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Orlando/Florida] Orlando, FL 32825 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.512630,-81.249899&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:00 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482302,-79.943625&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa LINE CALL WILL START IN ONE HOUR @ 1600 UTC...
09:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Chula Vista Marina] 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.623555,-117.102447&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 VitesseCatherine Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/8EYz2MQ2ybWiW9tbA
09:23 AKIA Judy [Oregon Coast] Oregon United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=44.531064,-124.071320&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:25 TAKU Bob & Etta [null] Del Abulón 421, Caracol Turístico, 85506 San Carlos, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.947569,-111.056579&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:31 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 2065 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=39.135848,-120.155679&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:32 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:32 INVICTUSjeff [Linton Bay Marina] Colón Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.613186,-79.578762&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 VitesseCatherine See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tdHFjWCGqFN9QgSQ9
09:43 Ho’okipa-Lisa That's wonderful...
09:49 Captain Dietmar
to drop a pin tab the > then the + then location and tab the location grey box if it matches you location
09:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa Group voice call started.
09:51 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] 3699-3601 Centinella Dr, North Highlands, CA 95660, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.688228,-121.382117&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:57 Green Flash [null] 4417 S Farr Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=47.613081,-117.273008&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:04 Skookum V - Erin&Stu [null] C. 10 1845, El Carcamo, 83553 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.308741,-113.525046&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Group call ended.
10:39 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Muchas gracias!
10:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa Room rates in December at the hotel are $109 including taxes To make a reservation between Nov 30 and Dec 10 email; reservations@islaresort.com.mx and reference the PP group rate.
16:43 walt knot right Chuck good job on the call. Lost connectivity before it ended. But I wanted to say thanks.
16:46 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thank you Captain. It was a pleasure to contribute to the Posse...

Tue, 8/31/2021
08:07 walt knot right Long but good news from Panama

COMMUNICATION # 552 Internal mobility measure is repealed Through Executive Decree No. 832 of today August 30, 202, the obligation of Covid-19 tests to mobilize within the entire national territory is eliminated. This measure is adopted due to the low incidence of cases in the country and the advanced nature of the vaccination process, which allows the aforementioned provision to be made more flexible. The objective is to achieve greater speed in the boarding of passengers at airports, sea ports (cabotage, river and lake) in order to avoid crowds of people and possible sources of contagion. New regulations for travelers Executive Decree No. 833 of August 30, 2021 was also issued, which establishes that any traveler who enters the national territory by air, land or sea by private or commercial means, will be exonerated from carrying out any type Covid-19 test upon arrival in Panama and preventive quarantine as long as the vaccination card with the complete vaccination schedule has been digitally registered or physically present.
The last dose must be at least 14 days old and the vaccines recognized in Panama are those approved by the WHO, FDA or EMA. If the traveler comes from countries classified as low epidemiological risk and does not have a complete vaccination scheme, they will need to present a negative test result, either PCR or antigen, for up to 72 hours of validity and will be exonerated from the 72-hour preventive quarantine. Regarding quarantine, the Decree indicates that, if the person comes from high-risk countries and does not have a complete vaccination scheme, they will be able to complete the 72-hour quarantine at their home or in an authorized hotel at their own cost and at the end, they must perform a test, either by PCR or antigen and whose negative result will end the quarantine. The Decree also includes provisions for minors under 12 years of age who would be exonerated from any type of test and quarantine, if their parents, caregivers or guardians meet the requirements established according to the level of epidemiological risk of the country of origin.
08:07 walt knot right They say now: HIGH RISK COUNTRIES: The United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, Guyana and Surinam

Thu, 9/2/2021
10:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I saw a post on the FB Boccas page that Panama is changing their tourist visa to 90 days. This down from 180 days. Has anyone else heard or read about this?
10:44 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly One came through the Vista Mar group too. Fact checked it with the Panama Government site and could not find anything about it. Plus, the post did not have a government Link like it usually does. But going to be watching closely to see if it changes.
10:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I found one posted in Ex-Pats Panama and they posted three official pages in Spanish. I haven’t translated it yet
11:01 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Okay. Good to know
11:17 Rick https://goo.gl/maps/bqh62wfzPznPfQ3v5
12:49 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
12:50 Outventure juergen and Iris It is official. I saw the official communication.
For all entries into the country from october on only 90 days tourist visa.
12:51 Outventure juergen and Iris [File]
12:51 Outventure juergen and Iris The pdf is the official version.
14:05 WildhoodDirk Is there an "effective from" date? I'm assuming if you cleared in prior to this notice you'd still be good for the 180 days?
14:07 Outventure juergen and Iris I understood it is for entries from october onwards.
14:08 WildhoodDirk Interesting, thanks. Will have to check into that and confirm....
14:08 Outventure juergen and Iris Very glad i did my residency 2 years ago..

Fri, 9/3/2021
16:47 Sea Trial Toni My husband David and I own Sea Trial a 55’ Nordhavn. The boat is presently in Puerto Vallarta. We are looking forward to transiting the Panama Canal this season and exploring the Caribbean.
16:53 Unknown Welcome! Hope you can make the Posse kickoff week in December at Barra de Navidad
16:53 Sea Trial Toni We plan on it.
16:58 Unknown Cool👍

Sat, 9/4/2021
14:09 Captain Dietmar @Chris Bulleit welcome back

Sun, 9/5/2021
07:58 Captain Dietmar please check your email inbox / spam / promotions / folders for the latest fleet update
09:01 Unknown [null] 586 BC-3B, Windsor, ON N9A 1B7, Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=42.314408,-83.036318&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:00 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TOMORROW MONDAY OFF-SEASON PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL 16:00 UTC CARIBBEAN and PACIFIC
20:42 Sea Trial Toni @🦜 Ho’okipa @🦜 Ho’okipa

Mon, 9/6/2021
08:28 INVICTUSjeff Hi all.
We are looking for advice on quality bottom paint that can be bought in Panama and where. Please post here or feel free to PM us. Thank you!!
08:41 Outventure juergen and Iris I have leads for Sigma Ecofleet 530 and Jotun
08:41 Outventure juergen and Iris Sigma: Felipe Serrano +507 6542 4400
08:42 Outventure juergen and Iris Jotun OCEANCO SAFETY & SUPPLY (PANAMAX),S.A.

Mob: +507 6677-3575|
08:45 Outventure juergen and Iris This was my quote for jotun
08:45 INVICTUSjeff Thank you!
08:46 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
08:47 Outventure juergen and Iris I ended up with sigma, also put epoxy primer
08:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa DIETMAR, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR COMMANDER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...AND MANY MORE!!!(moon heart eyes)(cony shocked)(big grin)(face with sunglasses)(heart eyes)(hearts)(thumbs up)(clapping hands)(tongue)
08:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Unnamed Road, Orlando, FL 32803, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.541503,-81.334777&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:09 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY LINE CALL STARTS IN 45 Minutes
09:46 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group voice call started.
09:46 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
09:46 SV Second Wind Group voice call started.
09:47 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 199 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.806005,-122.435404&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:49 O2 ☸️ [null] Del Mar 4, La marina, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.749232,-105.376816&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:51 Sea Bella Kathy [null] De La Villa 10, Villa Cortez, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.862313,-116.662520&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 Skookum V - Erin&Stu [null] 9932 Gowland Point Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M3, Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=48.734695,-123.190085&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Chula Vista Marina] 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.623555,-117.102447&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:57 REEF DANCER Debbie [null] Cl. 20 #2A-20, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.242050,-74.213559&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole 536 E Cypress Ave
https://maps.apple.com/?address=536%20E%20Cypress%20Ave,%20Burbank,%20CA%20%2091501,%20United%20States&ll=34.188279,-118.309081&q=536%20E%20Cypress%20Ave&_ext=EiYpRtimWIYXQUAxYcEZ8yCUXcA5xK3MtKwYQUBBGSbtBW+TXcBQAw%3D%3D&t=m
10:02 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Dietmar, while I’m thinking of it, and further to your comments on activities for kids, I asked the marina in Barra whether they had any suggestions for childcare as both Stu and I (Erin) want to be able to attend the seminars. They said they had two different people in mind, so if you hear of anyone wanting some help with the same, we should be sure to connect! We have a 3 year old and 4 year old.
10:11 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Just FYI this is what our screen looked like despite you saying we weren’t muted:
10:11 Skookum V - Erin&Stu [Photo]
10:11 Skookum V - Erin&Stu (You can see it is muted so 🤷‍♀️)
10:16 Sea Bella Scott Sorry, we have poor connection.
10:43 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
10:43 nicole maison de sante Hi Rick (in Lake Tahoe). If you haven’t already done so for your wife, I would look into vestibular therapy as a possible solution
12:00 RED ROVER-Alison Hello all! Alison and Kevin on M/V Red Rover here. Looking forward to meeting everyone and to a great adventure.
12:12 Captain Dietmar @Red Rover welcome to the Panamá Posse
12:16 NAVIGATOR - Dave @Red Rover hi guys. Just read your blog post this AM. Made me pine for Escondido.
12:48 🦜🍹Kyrie [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683120&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:05 Unknown Welcome!!! How you can make it to the Posse kickoff in Barra. Where is your ship?

Tue, 9/7/2021
08:54 REEF DANCER Jerry @🦜 Ho’okipa. Where are you heading this season chuck? Wondering if our paths will cross again?
14:56 Unknown Costa Rica, Cocos islands in October, Panama pacific side until January, cross the canal in January. Maybe Columbia and Santa Marta, the Bocos del toro?
14:58 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you! We will be at the kick-off. We are spending the summer based out of Marina Puerto Escondido by Loreto, Mexico in the Sea of Cortez. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone!
15:05 Unknown We had a super time in Loreto. Marina crew: Javier, diana, janella, lupe, Oscar, Fernando are just wonderful people. Please tell them Lucky Chucky sends good wishes to them…
15:06 RED ROVER-Alison It is a wonderful place with really great people. I will tell them!
18:48 Captain Dietmar [null] 3400 S Gateway Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=43.514406,-96.783730&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
20:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Found this diagram of Panama’s current Covid rules.
21:12 Captain Dietmar tsunami alert ACAPULCO

Wed, 9/8/2021
03:02 Unknown Costa Rica is requiring a return flight out of the country if you’re flying into Costa Rica. How long has this rule been in effect?
03:07 Unknown Unknown added a note.
08:21 walt knot right Same as Panama. Don't know how long that has been in effect. Two tricks. 1st buy round trip refundable and cancel when you get to CR. 2nd buy with a different "unassociated" airline, print the ticket, then cancel immediately.
09:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are most people doing for medical insurance while outside the US? I have a friend who only has DAN repatriation insurance and self insures while outside the US. I’ve looked into some international medical insurance and it can be quite expensive, so thought it would be good to get feedback from the group. TIA.
09:56 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We self insured the first 4 years. Medical is very inexpensive in Mexico and points South. When Mark finally qualified for Medicare, we did get a policy with Cigna Global. It does get quite expensive when you add on coverage in the US though.
We self paid for a knee and hip replacement and a rotator cuff surgery in Guadalajara. They have very good medical up there.
10:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks for the quick response. We checked int Cigna Global and it is quite expensive. If you don’t mind me asking, why did you stop self insuring when Mark got Medicare? Just asking as we both have Medicare now.
10:01 REEF DANCER Debbie Good morning. Does anyone know a freight forwarder in Miami? We need to pick up a part that would be shipped there. We don’t have reliable shipping here in Colombia. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
10:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We did have a catastrophic policy for two years thru Best Doctors.com. But, it was a group policy that we obtained in Guadalajara. Once we left Mexico, they no longer covered us. We never needed that policy. But, had it for emergencies. This year we decided to go to the US for a few months also. I wanted insurance for myself while up there. Medical seems to be a bit more expensive in Panama too.
10:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good to know. Thanks!
10:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Any time.
10:34 VitesseCatherine We have IMGlobal. Have not needed it yet. Does cover the US also. When it starts you must be out of the United States. They have several plans and we’re very easy to work with but as I said we have not needed it yet. Hopefully never.(content)
10:37 INVICTUSjeff [Photo]
10:42 nicole maison de sante We have Kaiser Permanante and my partner had to have emergency surgery in Mexico in June. For a surgery that would be $40k+ in the states, it costed about 3k and Kaiser actually reimbursed us after the fact. Ask your current insurance provider if they cover “overseas” reimbursement. We also have DAN but have not used them for anything.
11:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you for the information!
11:03 MV Stand Down No problem!
11:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you for the information. We have Medicare and a Plan G supplemental policy with United Healthcare. I believe they only cover 60 days outside the country, as that is what Medicare does. Really only for vacation coverage and not for extended coverage for cruisers. :(
11:32 Unknown Thanks Walt. We ended up buying a refundable return ticket at the delta checking counter. We just landed in Costa Rica!!! 🙏
11:42 REEF DANCER Debbie @INVICTUSjeff is oswaldo perez in Miami?
12:43 Unknown Debbie my dear, yes he is and we have been successfully using his services for 6 months👍
12:44 Unknown [null] Salidas, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.998497,-84.204079&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:13 DancingontheEdge Mel Newbie question. We’re not familiar with Good Nautical. Is there a source for information about it on line? Could someone give me a bit of information? TIA
14:45 Captain Dietmar @its inyour welcome email
best used with a proper webbrowser
17:25 Unknown Great question!!! We had success attending the Posse seminar last year in Barra de Navidad where there’s a whole seminar on good nautical and CPM. Are you coming to this year’s posse kickoff in December?
18:02 Unknown [null] Unnamed Road, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.426952,-84.168198&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Thu, 9/9/2021
11:00 WildhoodDirk @INVICTUSjeff Good to hear, timing is perfect...we having been having issues with our current freight forwarder and are looking to change up ..
11:03 Dreamer Dreamer is still in storage at Shelter Bay marina Panama, i just got my first monthly checkup report if anyone wants to see it, I’ll post here. We are back in California and hope to be back in Panama in Jan to make the 2022 Pacific crossing season.
11:03 INVICTUSjeff I have used them for about 20 years. Always been pretty easy and straightforward. Mainly US to Costa Rica
11:03 INVICTUSjeff [Photo]
11:41 REEF DANCER Jerry Thanks. It's an easy flight for us colombia to Miami I'll just go pick it up
13:25 Gargoyle Question on Costa Rica. Flying in with spare parts, smart or not a good idea?
13:43 REEF DANCER Jerry I had a suit case full no issues,they are not keen on boat cleaning products brite boy in particular though label says only eye irritant I brought in several expensive parts no issue. Thank u Mr imigration man. Mr irritation man
15:45 Unknown left the chat.
16:09 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367494,-79.951702&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:53 Ho’okipa-Lisa We just flew into San Jose with 2 suit cases full of boat parts and had no problems
22:08 Gargoyle Thank you for the info, will need to bring in some electronics.
22:09 Gargoyle Thank you will limit it to two....hopefully LOL
22:10 REEF DANCER Jerry Have the receipts and if asked it's for your boat and you're in transit
22:26 Gargoyle 👍
22:55 Jetlag Gerald Hi everybody!
Stil in Switzerland right now
Planing to fly to Grenada to join our boat by Oct 7…

Fri, 9/10/2021
07:38 Captain Dietmar Copy that welcome, when do you plan on heading west ?
13:35 Jetlag Gerald Hehe first get from Switzerland to Grenada…
Then launch the boat and if possible sail to Martinique to have some serious maintenance done…
Could be January when we steer towards the ABCs😏
18:10 Captain Dietmar @SephinaJosh welcome back
18:12 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
18:12 Last Arrow Vincent Ok it’s Vincent Cummings from Last Arrow saying hello from the beautiful shores of Vancouver Canada
18:13 Last Arrow Vincent [West Vancouver Yacht Club] 5854 Marine Drive West Vancouver BC Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=49.356561,-123.272361&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:06 Captain Dietmar Ahoy Welcome to the 21•22 Panamá Posse when do you plan on heading south ?
20:07 Last Arrow Vincent Heading Pureto Escondio October 13th with plans to be in Barra Dec 1st
20:08 Eliana - Warren I'm currently in Virginia. Will be heading south from here Early November. Ultimately to San Francisco.
20:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Welcome aboard
20:10 Last Arrow Vincent May we cross each other’s wake
20:11 Dreamer Elena, my buddy boat is also at shelter bay panama and will also be heading to SF. We plan to head back to shelter bay in Jan, I’m heading across the pacific he’s heading to Ca, if you are in panama in Jan let’s meet up
20:12 Dreamer Oops eliana i meant
20:13 Eliana - Warren Not sure when i will get there, but will be on the lookout. Route and timeline is in flux right now.
20:20 Dreamer Of course, it always is, we went to Florida, then Mexico, roatan, and San Andres then panama, if you are doing this route, hit me up for contacts and stops.
20:20 Dreamer We left from South Carolina

Sat, 9/11/2021

Sun, 9/12/2021
10:44 Captain Dietmar REMINDER PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW MONDAY @ 16:00 UTC PLEASE MUTE YOUR MIKE WHEN JOINING
11:20 Brizo Beth Hola Panama Posse! We’re excited to get this party started! Looking forward to meeting everyone in a few months 🤙
11:21 Dreamer Welcome Brizo Beth
13:09 Ho’okipa-Lisa Brizo Beth Welcome! May I ask is that a Bernese Mountain Dog in your profile photo?
13:21 Brizo Beth @Ho’okipa Hello & thanks! That’s Bella, she is the MVP of the boat & is an Australian Shepherd.
13:40 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Hi all! Sheila and I are docked at Driscoll's Boat Works on Shelter Island. Looking forward to meeting and making friends with the Posse when we shove off for Ensenada mid-October. If anyone's in the 'hood, please stop by, we're (almost) always open! 😁
18:28 YO-D-YO Dave SephinaJosh - we are 0.3 nm from your location. Expect a visit from YO-D-YO. Ensenada bound Oct 22.
18:29 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Looking forward!
18:30 YO-D-YO Dave Great happy hour at Bali Hai on your side of AC Harbor.
18:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re at Chula Vista Marina heading south to Barra de Navidad possibly sometime in October or early November.
18:31 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila If your coming by water, tie up right next to us; if by land, I'll have to run up and let you in the gate
18:32 YO-D-YO Dave We'll put up lanterns - one if by land...
18:35 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila 😂
18:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Hey there Bruce! Look forward to meeting at some point
18:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Maybe a happy hour at the Bali Hai with YO-D-YO, so we could all meet, or some other close watering hole.

Mon, 9/13/2021
09:24 Captain Dietmar Weekly Panama Posse line call starts at 16:00 UTC ~ 30 minutes
09:25 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Okay
09:45 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:19 Outventure juergen and Iris [null] Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.216066,-82.206278&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] 549 N 6th St, Burbank, CA 91501, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.188931,-118.308767&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:20 Sea Bella Kathy [null] P.º Olas Altas 96, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.860890,-116.629335&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:39 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina We're back on the boat in shelter Bay, if anyone is coming through we'll be here for a couple of months, please stop by and say hi. Contact us if you have any questions.
10:45 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley @Aegis Greetings. With a name like that, I assume you’re former Navy? I’ve recently retired, as a civilian Navy employee working on Aegis for 36 years.
10:55 Aegis, Mary/Ian @Orion Lol, no not Navy. We picked the name before we knew the US military use. It also means Zeus’s shield, which was why we picked the name. US Coast Guard loved us as we transited the coast 2 yrs ago. 😎
11:23 Captain Dietmar Quick alert if you plan to be at the kick off event in Barra de Navidad please make your marina reservations NOW for the lowest rates

Dear Panama Posse
the docking rates for this Panama Posse 2021/22, will be,
daily $ 0.92dlls / ft / day plus tax;
monthly $ 17.64usd / ft / mo plus tax, and you must be registered by October 1, 2021, and are valid in November and December 2021, in 2022 according to availability until October 30, 2022.
Greetings to all
Ing. Secundino Alvarez V
Harbormaster
Marina Puerto de la Navidad
+52 314 337 9014
recepcionmarina@islaresort.com.mx
11:23 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:25 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Ah yes. Aegis Ships are “the shield of the fleet”.
11:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole If we can’t make it to the seminars in Barra where can we find the link to last year’s seminar videos? Thank you!
12:17 DreamCatcher Henri Group call ended.
18:00 Ho’okipa-Lisa Great question Nicole!!!

Tue, 9/14/2021
08:54 Captain Dietmar @SOIRÉE - Steve welcome to the Panamá Posse
20:10 YO-D-YO Dave An update - hopefully following the gestalt forgive that I was raised american - a quorum of 'panama posse san diego' met at Bali Hai (proximity) we all have vessels that float (similarity), we look fwd to all venturing southward (continuity), our bar tabs were paid (closure) and we shall meet again to share and support similar dreams and expected challenges as we all ventures forth into the bright unknown (connectedness). Cheers!
20:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll put. I couldn’t have said it better! We certainly enjoyed the time and are looking forward to future rendezvous.
20:29 Sea Trial Dave This is Dave Solo. My wife Toni and I plan to head south from Paradise Village where out Nordhavn 55 is currently docked to Central America and hopefully through the canal this season.
20:45 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene I’m returning by air today to San Diego from Panamá (Vista Mar Marina ) so hope to join you in another Happy Hour soon. I can give latest news & status from that area 🇵🇦⛵️ Knot Right has been in Panamá for two years now !
21:07 Ho’okipa-Lisa Looking forward to seeing you Dave & Toni. Give my regards to Matt!

Wed, 9/15/2021
08:23 Captain Dietmar thank you
I hope to meet you all in San diego
in Wed
Oct 20th at Downwind Marine
Oct 21st SDYAC dinner at SWYC
Oct 28th at the Ullman Sails Party
17:47 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Hi everyone… so my sailing partner and captain has not been able to be on our weekly calls and he has a big question about the visa sailing strategy for Costa Rica and Panama. I know things are changing as I type but can anyone ease his worried mind?
From Jean-Philippe:
Help! We do not understand what is going on in Panama and Costa Rica for cruisers (west Coast). Our intention was to spend two or more cruising seasons between Panama and Costa Rica.

One of the strategies was in year 1 enter Costa Rica from the North with the Posse, sail until June/July, Bond the boat in a marina for 3-4 months, Sail again in CR 2-3 months, sail to Panama 3-4 months, and reenter CR, sail a bit, bond the boat again, and restart the process for year 2.

Alternatively, was to use Panama as a base with a 1-year TIP for the boat, TIP we can try extend another Year if necessary. 90 Days personal visa are less an issue as we needed to exit the country 72 hrs only. There was also the possibility of a mix of both strategies …. But ….

We heard that Panama does not anymore issue 1 year TIP and that CR does not accept anymore bonding!

Renting a yearlong slip at a marina in CR to obtain a long-term TIP is out of the question because of cost. So, what to do? Does all the sailors of the Posse plan to leave the area CR/Panama after 6 months?? Or does one of you know a better strategy?
17:51 Dreamer Hi Nicole, I’ve found Panama slip rates very reasonable, and would diff use panama as a home base. I haven’t been to Costa Rico, but my research into slips at Costa rico says it’s expensive. You can get slips in panama for $300 to $400 a month plus electricity, shelter bay being a little more.
17:52 Dreamer Oh, $300 to $409 is for a 40fter
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21:07 Captain Dietmar you have the option of bonding in CR for 2 years and get a good rate as well @Ho’okipa did that
22:10 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you for the info, it’s very helpful and appreciated!
22:11 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole That’s fantastic news! Thank you so much.

Thu, 9/16/2021
07:45 Captain Dietmar most countries including Mexico will have different restrictions of time incountry for your VESSEL and for Persons . All these rules will have some sort of a bypass using MONEY TIME AND PAPERWORK + AND A LOCAL AGENT
07:50 INVICTUSjeff Hi. Wondering if you have the contact info for Richard, the young South African, on a Leopard 45. The boat, “Drifter”, is there in Vista Mar. Any help is appreciated. :)
08:45 Ho’okipa-Lisa [File]
08:45 Ho’okipa-Lisa Funny, I was just discussing this very issue with another Posse boat! Nicole, It's a 2 year cruising permit and allows us to go from port-to-port and mareina-to-marina without any additional port-captain stamps. The marinas, which are somewhat a "cartel" here have a diffrent opionion on this document's gravity and still want to throw their weight around with permissions and paperwork, but we were told both by the Port Captain here in Quepos and our agent Ernesto that it is not necessary and tell the marina that the port captain said it was not necessary. Anyhoo, Ernesto can do all the paperwork for you. Essentially, you can cruise Costa Rican waters without any zarpe, due to you having special permission issued by MOPT to remain 2 years at national waters. Just you have to notify each marina regarding your navigations plans. Attached is a copy of the permit. I paid Ernesto $750 for it.
08:47 DreamCatcher Henri

On Thu, 16 Sep 2021, 15:42 Henri Schongut, <hschongut@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello,
DreamCatcher, will cross the Atlantic and is planning to arrive in Grenada by end of january. From Grenada we would like to join the Aruba, Bonaire island. In between there are a couple of Islands like the Aves or Los Roques ... Are these islands safe for us yachties, or should they be avoided for securuty reason ? What would you advice for stopping over between Grenada and the San Blas Islands ?

08:53 Ho’okipa-Lisa PS - the 2 year permit doesn't mitigate the need for your 90-day visa, which you still need. I've heard from people that have exited CR to Panama, swung around the flagpole for 24 hours and returned without issue...and I've heard there may be a 72-hour time laps before you can re-enter CR...
08:57 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I can’t thank you enough for all of this information and the document too. Wow! If we have more questions may I contact you directly? Again, thank you!
09:08 walt knot right When you say swung around the flagpole oh, do you mean that you have to prove that you've checked into Panama? Or do you have to just be missing from Costa Rican waters for that time frame?
09:09 walt knot right I have a contact number for the boat.
09:09 Ho’okipa-Lisa yes, of course! One more important thing...when your CR 90-day visa expires and you leave the country via air, with the intention of returning via air, you still need to return to CR with a round trip airticket in hand. Immigration at the CR airport may not accept the 2 year cruising permit as a substitute for a return ticket. Of course your return ticket will be 90-days out from your CR arrival date and refundable. Flash forward: so now you're back in CR with a 90-day visa & your 2 year cruising permit hosting a bunch of Posse people with Flor de Cana drinks and fancy dinners!!!
09:58 Dreamer Hi dreamcatcher, no advice on route, but make sure you have the opencpn charts for San Blas by bauhaus, other charts leave a lot to be desired.
10:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Who should we use to easily navigate the paperwork and checkin for Mexico in Ensenada?
11:00 Aegis, Mary/Ian All 3 marinas have staff that walk you through. They are all good.
11:02 Sea Trial Dave In Ensaneda there is one person we all use Fito Espinoza at Marina Coral fito.espinosa@hotelcoral.com (646) 175-0085 or (866) 302-0066. Fito will walk you through the process including getting g your TIP.
12:54 walt knot right Opps I put the contact in the wrong group
12:54 walt knot right [File]
14:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you!
14:04 INVICTUSjeff That would be great.
14:08 Rick Knot Right,
Can you repost or email me the info on the surveyor you used.
Muchas gracias,
Dad’s Dreams
Captainstrickley@yahoo.com
18:18 PP SV avant 162350Z SEP 21
NAVAREA IV 846/21(24).
EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
VENEZUELA.
VESSEL THOR, WHITE HULL WITH BLACK STRIPE, FOUR
PERSONS ON BOARD, ADRIFT IN 11-27.03N 066-20.07W
AT 071810Z SEP. VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO
KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
18:19 PP SV avant We used cruiseport, they were great. Naval can be rolly, and coral is further out of town. From cruiseport you can walk to tacos.
18:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
18:30 Eliana - Warren Who is the preferred Agent for the canal? Email?
20:06 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Eliana - Warren Erick Galvez info@centenanoconsulting.com
WhatsApp +507 6676-1376
21:47 WildhoodDirk @INVICTUSjeff they just showed up in Las Brisas, Panama City. I can pass on a message if you want...

Fri, 9/17/2021
04:59 Eliana - Warren Thank you!
09:35 Captain Dietmar Info
US and Canadian Citizens Panamá Visa is back to 180 days
marinas are lobbying hard for the rest of the flag states
09:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That is great info. Thanks so much
09:37 nicole maison de sante Great news Dietmar!
09:44 Ho’okipa-Lisa YES!!!
09:50 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Yea! Thank you Dietmar.
10:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s a relief. Thanks for the update!
10:27 fickle - Ben Cruiseport Marina will do this for you, for free.
11:20 AKIA Judy Great news!
11:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, that’s convenient. Thank you.
12:14 Ascension-Scott Hello from San Diego! Glad to join the group! We are Scott and Kenia sailing SV Ascension, a FP Mahe 36 catamaran. We bought our boat a few years ago and have been sailing in the Caribbean. We were planning to head to Panama last year but we got stuck in Martinique due to COVID, and we eventually headed to Chesapeake Bay to store the boat. This year I am planning to move the boat to the West Coast to get her closer to home as we are expecting our first child! So I'm looking forward to meeting the fleet and learning more about best routes to Panama as well as Pacific side sailing North. I plan to attend the San Diego kickoff party in October so I hope to meet some of you!

Cheers!
12:28 Captain Dietmar Welcome to the Panamá Posse
please join the Monday live line calls at 16:00 UTC
19:20 Captain Dietmar @🍹Slow Dancer 2 Welcome Back - we have a new emoji for those on the east coast - the LOBSTER for the LOBSTER POSSE ;-)
19:20 Captain Dietmar @AgapeLoveDominates welcome back !
19:21 Captain Dietmar Happy to announce a great deal in the Chesapeake for the Panama Posse with York River Yacht Haven, Virginia a Suntex Experience !
Great deal- "book one night stay one free deal" to discover all there is to see and enjoy in this historic area !
https://panamaposse.com/york-river-yacht-haven
#suntexexperience #yorkriver #yachthaven #panamaposse
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19:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Where do we get all try emojis?
20:03 Captain Dietmar @🦜Delta Swizzler copy them from the bottom of the fleet listings
https://https://panamaposse.com/2021-2022-vessels
20:16 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Ok, now how do I change my emojis?
20:21 Captain Dietmar @🦜Delta Swizzler copy it from the page - and paste it into the fron of your LINE display name ( gear icon )
20:22 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Ok I'll try that....
20:29 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Ok be think.i got it is changed
20:29 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I think I got it changed...
20:29 Captain Dietmar @,☠️Delta Swizzler YEAH !!!
21:10 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi everyone. We are Craig and Karen Bishop-Everett from SY Ora 2 thanks for having us on board.

Sat, 9/18/2021
07:22 PP SV avant Yay!
09:47 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panamá Posse
09:51 Captain Dietmar thanks to SY Ibex we now have Intel on getting into Los Roques
in Venezuela 🇻🇪 . stay tuned for procedures and fees . not recommended for current or retired US military

Sun, 9/19/2021
13:54 Captain Dietmar we just sent out a fleet update pleade be sure to check receipt
of it
13:56 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TOMORROW MONDAY pre SEASON PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL 16:00 UTC CARIBBEAN and PACIFIC
20:22 AKIA Judy Dietmar, instead of mailing Burgees to our address, can it be picked up once we arrive?
20:28 AKIA Judy [Schoonmaker Point Marina (Kayak Beach)] 85 Liberty Ship Way Sausalito, CA 94965 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.863695,-122.489683&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Mon, 9/20/2021
08:11 Captain Dietmar yes . where ?
08:17 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Dietmar - in the fleet update you mention needing 360 days left on your passport. Is there a specific country requiring this? Or is this leeway to add on top of the 6 months some countries require?
08:51 Captain Dietmar It's leeway - passports have 10 years of validity so if you are near the renewal mark add some extra time considering delays in processing
08:52 Captain Dietmar @SilhouetteL welcome to the Panamá Posse
08:52 SilhouetteL Hi everyone,
I’m Liana and my husband, Steve and I have a 50’ Gulfstar waiting for is to come back and take her out:)
08:53 SilhouetteL Not sure how all this works so please forgive my ignorance
09:00 Eliana - Warren @🦜panamaposseDietmar How do I "join" the counter posse and the lobster posse? I will be sailing from Norfolk, VA to San Francisco this season. Also, I won't be able to make the official events to pick up a burgee, so I will need one mailed. ty
09:11 Captain Dietmar copy and paste the icons
please email registration@panamaposse.com your address for the burgee
09:13 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE pre season call starts in 50 minutes
please drop your location pins into this chatroom
09:17 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene [null] 14613 Colony Way, Poway, CA 92064, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.979335,-117.064176&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Independence....
Vista mar marina, panama. We are still in CT.
09:28 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482298,-79.943629&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:29 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Marina Vista Mar.
09:35 AgapeLoveDominates [Photo]
09:35 AgapeLoveDominates SV Agape
09:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 91504, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.204666,-118.305612&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:44 Unknown [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.481457,-79.943303&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:45 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN [Port Louis (Camper & Nicholson) Marina] Lagoon Road St. George's Grenada : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.044748,-61.749665&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:46 SilhouetteL Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/6d3abxx3X5FvyL698
09:46 REEF DANCER Debbie [null] Cra. 1c #2334, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.239744,-74.216143&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:48 Ho’okipa-Lisa [null] P.º del Mar, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.425753,-84.168777&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:48 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN Group voice call started.
09:50 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN Group call ended.
09:50 DreamCatcher Henri Group voice call started.
09:50 walt knot right [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482113,-79.943499&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:51 walt knot right Also in Vista Mar Marina
09:51 INVICTUSjeff [Linton Bay Marina] Garrote Colón Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.613186,-79.578762&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:51 DreamCatcher Henri [Marina Deportiva - Puerto de Santa Cruz] 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Canary Islands Spain : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.468022,-16.245246&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 🥥 🦜Tennie Ann / MJ [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.876711,-110.970016&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:53 Last Arrow Vincent [West Vancouver Yacht Club] 5854 Marine Drive West Vancouver BC Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=49.356561,-123.272361&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:54 Unknown [null] San Carlos, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.475666,-79.946945&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 PP SV avant Avant patiently awaits us in shelter bay, Panama. Rob and Debra are *still* in Vancouver, Canada.
10:57 nicole maison de sante Group call ended.
12:39 Captain Dietmar @BAJA FOG welcome back
12:41 BAJA FOG Good to back was trying to get to SD for the party, but flights were a hassle, see you in Barra!
12:42 REEF DANCER Jerry Welcome from colombia. Reef dancer
12:50 BAJA FOG Hey Jerry, hope all is fine aboard, last we heard was that John was down helping you through the Canal!
12:52 REEF DANCER Jerry All good yes John was great help he and sue were onboard thru canal. They went home we went on to Santa marta and we've been around here for huricane season leaving for aruba in a few weeks
14:02 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yeah John & Monique!!!
15:16 360 - Deb Hello Panama Posse! We are sailing vessel 360, Louis and Deb. We are current enjoying beautiful Bonaire with plans to head to Columbia and then Panama.
16:17 REEF DANCER Jerry Well hellosailing vessel 360 we are deb and Jerry aboard the mv reef dancer in Santa marta heading toward Aruba eta Oct 20 perhaps we will meet or go past each other we've been in Colombia for a few months wIting out the h season
16:33 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi, please let me know if this is not the right forum for this but we are wanting to buy a Sailrite LSZ-1 sewing machine, should anyone in The Posse have one they're prepared to give up! Ph Craig/Karen 16193985002 SY Ora
18:55 Captain Dietmar This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet.

If you’re a procrastinator and your passport is set to expire, hopefully you don’t have an international trip planned within the next four months (at least). The U.S. Department of State is warning of massive delays in turnaround times both for issuing new — and renewing existing — passports.

If you’re renewing an existing passport
Passport renewal applications can be done in person or by mail. Either way, the State Department suggests leaving at least 18 weeks (that’s more than four months) between the time you submit your passport application and the day you receive the actual passport.
19:21 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @🦜panamaposseDietmar I renewed my passport here in Panama through the US Embassy by DHL mail. The website said it would take 6 to 10 weeks. I had my new passport in 3 weeks! Diane
20:16 AKIA Judy Dietmar, I need to get back to you on the where? Is it possible in Ensenda?

Tue, 9/21/2021
09:47 Captain Dietmar please email registration@panamaposse.com
09:56 TAKU Bob & Etta [File]
09:57 TAKU Bob & Etta 180 day visas back for us and Canada
10:12 TAKU Bob & Etta Panama
10:34 ☠️ Pacific Raven https://www.gov.ky/news/press-release-details/border-reopening-phase-3-paused
10:35 ☠️ Pacific Raven Cayman Islands paused phase 3 reopening
10:36 ☠️ Pacific Raven 😢
11:42 Captain Dietmar arghh
16:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Photo]
16:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Photo]
16:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Replacing the old Gunert 120v Deep Freezer with a fancy new Frigoboat system that is super light weight and energy efficiant. The new system is 24v and will pay for itself within 1 year!
17:55 Ho’okipa-Lisa Reef Dancer won this week's award for most tonnage replaced on a PP vessel @ 1600 lbs of batteries, but I came in second for most energy efficicant upgrade?
17:57 REEF DANCER Jerry Well I have 3200ahours of storage we are gluten for amps
17:58 Ho’okipa-Lisa Now that's what I'm talking about!!! Love you man!
17:59 REEF DANCER Jerry But we did go to 2 do.etic freezers that are energy efficient. Maybe pen day the dove compressor will run on batteries. I need another 1600 lbs plus another 5 feet of boat so not going to happen thanks chuck
19:32 Katmandu - Terry [null] Blvd. Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.691540,-105.292555&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Wed, 9/22/2021
08:31 PP SV avant 6.5 magnitude earthquake off Nicaraguan coast. No tsunami warning issued. Please pray for our friends at Puesta del Sol and the flor de cana rum plants, hoping there is no damage.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/magnitude-65-earthquake-strikes-near-coast-nicaragua-emsc-2021-09-22/
08:37 SilhouetteL 🙏
10:15 Captain Dietmar @Leilani - Tracy welcome back
10:16 Captain Dietmar @SVBoundless welcome to the 21▪︎22 Panamá Posse
13:23 Ho’okipa-Lisa Marina Pez Vela - Quepos, Costa Rica dock water today tested at 056 PPM / 6.50 PH(thumbs up)(thumbs up)(pouring water)(pouring water)
17:05 Captain Dietmar @LEILANI - Bud&Tracy welcome back
17:06 LEILANI - Bud&Tracy Ready for some fun this year!
18:13 AlohaToa-Tim Ahoy ! Just introducing myself . This is Tim from “Aloha Toa” (renamed) a Wharram Tiki 30 currently at Puerto Vallarta Mexico. . My sailing was mostly on windsurfers in my youth in Australia in the 1970’s / 80s .. but somehow got land locked for decades before recent lockdowns kind of landlocked me miles across the Pacific. … alas .. it was time to learn the ropes again .. and so I’ve just been kind of camped down here in the Hurricane Hole thinking about where to sail next … I know absolutely nothing about these waters , modern nav tools etc and so grateful to learn and share what I can . Thanks again .. cheers!
21:24 Captain Dietmar Welcome to the Panamá Posse

22:31 Captain Dietmar

Panama Posse

SPECIAL INVITATION
OPEN CPN SEMINAR THIS SUNDAY @ 19:00 UTC | 15:00 EDT | 12:00 PDT

ZOOM MEETING LINK
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88057627371?pwd=UFMvTTAraCsyTktGSktxWms0RGpVZz09
Meeting ID: 880 5762 7371
Passcode: 20212022

opencpn

THIS PRESENTATION COURTESY OF ROB ON SY AVANT

ROB

OpenCPN and satellite chart setup instructions.

 

This session will be a quick video seminar overview of how to create satellite charts from Google Earth and other sources. You can watch and try to get the general idea, or you can set up your own PC (Windows PC 8.1 or 10, there is no Mac Version) and follow along while doing it yourself. I will not be able to assist with ‘debugging your install’, so you will need to ensure it’s all there and working before the seminar begins.

opencpn

Allow an hour or two for the install(s) ahead of time, as the software comes from different places
and due to its niche character, some installations will be blocked by Windows, your anti-virus software, etc.

 

Be aware: Bandwidth is an issue with this process. If you’re not on a high speed internet connection I doubt you will be able to watch the seminar and download images, etc. at the same time. I have pretty good internet here, so I will probably be able to download at a greater speed than any Posse member south of San Diego or Key West. If you’re in a marina with bad internet and other Posse members, consider gathering to watch on a single screen to avoid over taxing the internet bandwidth. Turning off your camera will help too.

Charts

You need to install the following software:

 

OpenCPN, latest version, from OpenCPN Download Directory (while you’re there, may as well grab some other stuff. I highly recommend the weather stuff, especially the Climatology module (https://www.opencpn.org/OpenCPN/plugins/climatology.html ) and the Pilot Charts (Pilot Charts (opencpn.org)) for seasonal look-aheads at the weather and longer term planning)

Google Earth Pro (Version 7.3.3.7786 or above) from Earth Versions – Google Earth

SAT2CHART (Version V13.0.4.0) from http://www.gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sat2Chart_Install.exe

SASPlanet (Version 200922.10096 Nightly) from http://gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sasplanet.zip (note that this is NOT a ‘program’ under Windows that you ‘install’, rather an ‘executable file’ you ‘run’ on windows. After you unzip the files to an appropriate directory [such as C:\SasPlanet], right click on the SASPlanet.exe file and create a shortcut, and then copy or move the shortcut to somewhere you can find it again, like your desktop.

 

After you have downloaded all four components and verified that they run, make some popcorn and get ready for our session Sunday. See you then!

 

Thanks

ROB
Rob on Avant

 

Thu, 9/23/2021
08:26 PP SV avant A cautionary tale from Richard, the Grand Poobah of the Baja Haha (posted on Facebook yesterday)

“THE BIGGEST LOSER — PICKPOCKETED INSIDE HOME DEPOT IN PUERTO VALLARTA!

I was in Aisle 11, trying to find safe boxes of all things, when a middle-aged Mexican fellow alerted me to the fact that my shoulder bag had a glob of some stinky brown substance on it.

Like I had rubbed it against something greasy.

Helpful guy, he produced a couple of napkins and started wiping it off for me.

"Gracias," said Mr. Oblivious, taking a few napkins to help out.

Then another guy behind me on the other side said, "Wow, there's a whole bunch more on the back of your shirt."

Like a diarreah streak about a foot long.

So he began cleaning me off, too.

What a coincidence that both the gentlemen had shoulder bags with nothing in them but napkins.

After doing their good deed for the day, the men both slipped away, leaving me to finish cleaning.

Slipped away, that is, with my beloved iPhone, which had my driver's license and my two primary credit cards in it.

Shit! Shit! Shit!

It took me about a minute for me to realize what had happened.

My phone had actually been in my left front pocket, as I had been taking it in and out to check my list of things to buy. So getting me to twist around to the right was the perfect move for the pickpockets.

These guys were smooth. And they were gone.

I tried to lock and track the phone as quickly as I could, but I couldn't because I didn't — duh — have a phone.

By the time I tried to lock the phone it had been shut down.

My two credit cards were quickly been used in attempts to buy maybe $10,000 worth of stuff. All of which was declined.

Sheeeeet! I'd feel less naked without clothes than without my iPhone. Gawd I loved that thing. It has 40,000 photos on it, almost all of which are also floating around in the cloud.

The credit card companies are rushing new cards that should arrive at my son's place on Friday.

Normally I'd have him run down to the dazzling new Apple store in downtown L.A. tonight and pick me up a new phone.

But the new Apple 13 is coming out on Friday, so I have to wait for that.

Which means I'm desperately seeking someone in the L.A. area who will be flying down to Vallarta on Saturday, Sunday or Monday, and would be willing to bring a phone and a couple of credit cards down for me. Can anybody help this victim of a despicable crime?

By the way, the various forums in the Vallarta area are alive with reports that this kind of pickpocketing is running at an epidemic rate at places such as Costo, Home Deport, Wal-Mart and elsewhere. So be on your toes.

To put things in perspective, this is the first time my person has been a victim of a crime in Mexico in something like 45 seasons. So do we careful and aware, but don't freak out.”

He further reported that the stains would not come out of his shirt, so it had it to be binned, as well.

Do be cautious and aware.
09:21 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thanks Rob.
10:01 Unknown Old pick pocket scam also used in Ecuador big time on city streets. They tried same thing on us. Tell em to get lost no matter how nice. they are acting.
10:44 nicole maison de sante Rob - this happened to our boat neighbor last year in marina Puerto Vallarta.
10:58 PP SV avant If you’re planning to attend this online seminar, please reply to this message. Knowing how many are planning to attend will help me better prepare.
10:59 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We are planning on attending.
11:02 Katmandu - Terry I plan on attending.
11:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re planning on attending. That’s two of us.
11:21 SilhouetteL We are also planning on attending
11:22 ☠️ Pacific Raven Planning to attend
11:35 Green Flash Green flash will attend
11:45 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO will attend.
11:47 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ho’okipa Lisa and Lucky will be in attendance.
11:49 Aegis, Mary/Ian Planning on attending.
11:55 AKIA Judy planning to attend.
12:15 NAVIGATOR - Dave Planning to attend.
12:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How many boats are in San Diego now?
12:35 Ascension-Scott Attending.
14:01 Pilialoha Pilialoha, Rick and María Lucía are attending.
Thank you Rob for doing this (ok hand)
15:15 AlohaToa-Tim I’m attending , thank you (Thanks)
17:24 SV Chimera Will attend
17:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Plan to attend
17:56 SV Juliet-Charlie @Fickle Muranda planning to attend
20:39 Captain Dietmar Anyone in San Diego interested in meeting up next Tuesday Sep 28 evening ?
20:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sure. There was a small group of us planning to go out for drinks at an Irish pub in Ocean Beach, but we haven’t set a day or time. Would that work, or do you have other ideas?
20:46 Ascension-Scott Count me in! I live near Bankers Hill
20:49 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi SD people. We are in the cruisers anchorage #9, we would love to meet up with fellow cruisers. Craig and Karen
20:58 BAJA FOG Sunday is our only day off , we need to go pickup our new mppt’s for our solar and deliver 2 new kayaks to the Bay Area… sorry we’ll miss the presentation but we’ll see you all in December!
21:03 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Regrettably, this Tuesday night doesn't work for us...but have great time
22:57 Captain Dietmar works for me
22:58 Captain Dietmar I'll have a rental can pick u up

Fri, 9/24/2021
07:13 Outventure juergen and Iris Insurance…
I have a chance to change my insurance in the next 4 weeks and am looking for one that would insure my boat (Lagoon 440 2008) also during Hurricane season on the Pacific side of Central America (including Mexico).
The boat is Panama flagged, i‘m a German citizen & Panama resident.
Any ideas or leads are highly appreciated!
Thanks!
07:24 DreamCatcher Henri I will attend the seminar, probably, as I might have sequels from an surgical intervention ( hopefully not ) (Moon aww)
08:32 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Thanks so much, Dietmar, that'd be brilliant! Let us know time etc and we'll be there
09:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It’s called The Harp at 4939 Newport Ave. They serve Irish pub food if that is ok with everyone, and of course Guinness. 🍺

For small parties they offer a reserved section of the restaurant. If we can get a time and head count for next Tuesday I can try to get the reserved section, if that works for you.
09:16 YO-D-YO Dave Count us in for two.
09:20 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We've been a couple of times; very laid back, blue collar vibe, billiards table, and, as mentioned above, Guinness on tap
09:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It would be nice if Sephina could make it. Are you firm on Tuesday or would Sunday or Thursday be an option? Those are the days Sephina could make it.
10:26 Ho’okipa-Lisa Try JACKLINE
10:55 Captain Dietmar I wish I.m in town only one night
10:57 Katmandu - Terry Im looking at purchasing a new 20 HP outboard in San Diego area for my dingy. Any recommendations also looking for someone to bring it down to Paridise or Barra!?!
10:59 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We're leaving for Panama from SD late October, if you can wait that long I'd be happy to deliver
11:03 Captain Dietmar if you come to the party in SD you may be able to get it on board another vessel

13:56 Ora 2 CraigandKaren We just bought a new 15 ho Yamaha from west coast marine. They were great https://www.wcmsd.com/
14:00 REEF DANCER Jerry The dinghy doctor is in point loma they are part of southcoast yachts Barrett candied is the owner and he and dietmar have met. Maybe a posse discount?
14:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. Not a problem. My schedule just changed. I have surgery scheduled for 1pm on Tuesday, so probably won’t be able to make the meetup. I can still schedule the room if I get a head count and time.

Sat, 9/25/2021
08:06 DeNovo Is the Open CPN seminar online? Is it too late to get in?
09:11 PP SV avant Still open. Coordinates for attending in a post above.
10:46 Captain Dietmar *SPECIAL INVITATION*
*OPEN CPN SEMINAR THIS SUNDAY @ 19:00 UTC | 15:00 EDT | 12:00 PDT*

ZOOM MEETING LINK
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88057627371?pwd=UFMvTTAraCsyTktGSktxWms0RGpVZz09
Meeting ID: 880 5762 7371
Passcode: 20212022

opencpn

THIS PRESENTATION COURTESY OF ROB ON SY AVANT

ROB

OpenCPN and satellite chart setup instructions.

 

This session will be a quick video seminar overview of how to create satellite charts from Google Earth and other sources. You can watch and try to get the general idea, or you can set up your own PC (Windows PC 8.1 or 10, there is no Mac Version) and follow along while doing it yourself. I will not be able to assist with ‘debugging your install’, so you will need to ensure it’s all there and working before the seminar begins.

opencpn

Allow an hour or two for the install(s) ahead of time, as the software comes from different places
and due to its niche character, some installations will be blocked by Windows, your anti-virus software, etc.

 

Be aware: Bandwidth is an issue with this process. If you’re not on a high speed internet connection I doubt you will be able to watch the seminar and download images, etc. at the same time. I have pretty good internet here, so I will probably be able to download at a greater speed than any Posse member south of San Diego or Key West. If you’re in a marina with bad internet and other Posse members, consider gathering to watch on a single screen to avoid over taxing the internet bandwidth. Turning off your camera will help too.

Charts

You need to install the following software:

 

OpenCPN, latest version, from OpenCPN Download Directory (while you’re there, may as well grab some other stuff. I highly recommend the weather stuff, especially the Climatology module (https://www.opencpn.org/OpenCPN/plugins/climatology.html ) and the Pilot Charts (Pilot Charts (opencpn.org)) for seasonal look-aheads at the weather and longer term planning)

Google Earth Pro (Version 7.3.3.7786 or above) from Earth Versions – Google Earth

SAT2CHART (Version V13.0.4.0) from http://www.gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sat2Chart_Install.exe

SASPlanet (Version 200922.10096 Nightly) from http://gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sasplanet.zip (note that this is NOT a ‘program’ under Windows that you ‘install’, rather an ‘executable file’ you ‘run’ on windows. After you unzip the files to an appropriate directory [such as C:\SasPlanet], right click on the SASPlanet.exe file and create a shortcut, and then copy or move the shortcut to somewhere you can find it again, like your desktop.

 

After you have downloaded all four components and verified that they run, make some popcorn and get ready for our session Sunday. See you then!

 

Thanks

ROB
Rob on Avant
10:52 DreamCatcher Henri [Sticker]
10:55 DreamCatcher Henri Sorry I will not be able to attend the seminar. Are you planning to record it on video ? Let me know
11:54 Captain Dietmar we will record it
11:55 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:56 Captain Dietmar basic nmea 0183 gateway for opencpn and data logging
189 usd
18:13 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
SPECIAL INVITATION
OPEN CPN SEMINAR THIS SUNDAY @ 19:00 UTC | 15:00 EDT | 12:00 PDT
ZOOM MEETING LINK
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88057627371...
Meeting ID: 880 5762 7371
Passcode: 20212022
opencpn
THIS PRESENTATION COURTESY OF ROB ON SY AVANT
ROB
OpenCPN and satellite chart setup instructions.
This session will be a quick video seminar overview of how to create satellite charts from Google Earth and other sources. You can watch and try to get the general idea, or you can set up your own PC (Windows PC 8.1 or 10, there is no Mac Version) and follow along while doing it yourself. I will not be able to assist with ‘debugging your install’, so you will need to ensure it’s all there and working before the seminar begins.
opencpn
Allow an hour or two for the install(s) ahead of time, as the software comes from different places
and due to its niche character, some installations will be blocked by Windows, your anti-virus software, etc.
Be aware: Bandwidth is an issue with this process. If you’re not on a high speed internet connection I doubt you will be able to watch the seminar and download images, etc. at the same time. I have pretty good internet here, so I will probably be able to download at a greater speed than any Posse member south of San Diego or Key West. If you’re in a marina with bad internet and other Posse members, consider gathering to watch on a single screen to avoid over taxing the internet bandwidth. Turning off your camera will help too.
Charts
You need to install the following software:
OpenCPN, latest version, from OpenCPN Download Directory (while you’re there, may as well grab some other stuff. I highly recommend the weather stuff, especially the Climatology module (https://www.opencpn.org/OpenCPN/plugins/climatology.html ) and the Pilot Charts (Pilot Charts (opencpn.org)) for seasonal look-aheads at the weather and longer term planning)
Google Earth Pro (Version 7.3.3.7786 or above) from Earth Versions – Google Earth
SAT2CHART (Version V13.0.4.0) from http://www.gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sat2Chart_Install.exe
SASPlanet (Version 200922.10096 Nightly) from http://gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sasplanet.zip (note that this is NOT a ‘program’ under Windows that you ‘install’, rather an ‘executable file’ you ‘run’ on windows. After you unzip the files to an appropriate directory [such as C:\SasPlanet], right click on the SASPlanet.exe file and create a shortcut, and then copy or move the shortcut to somewhere you can find it again, like your desktop.
After you have downloaded all four components and verified that they run, make some popcorn and get ready for our session Sunday. See you then!
Thanks
ROB
Rob on Avant
20:55 Sea Bella Kathy We are attending SD event
21:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I have OpenCPN on my Mac, or is it the other apps you are referring to?
21:03 PP SV avant The ability to create satellite charts is yet to be developed on the Mac platform. You can use them after they have been created on a PC platform.
21:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, got it. Thanks for the quick clarification. Luckily we have both Mac and Windows onboard. :)

Sun, 9/26/2021
08:57 PP SV avant Satellite chart seminar starts in approximately four hours.
09:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I can’t find the pilot charts. Do you have a link?
11:10 AgapeLoveDominates Did I miss the cpn zoom call. Im in Panama. Is it at 3pm?
11:18 Ho’okipa-Lisa OPEN CPN SEMINAR THIS SUNDAY @ 19:00 UTC | 15:00 EDT | 12:00 PDT

11:24 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/weather
and under each country
11:33 PP SV avant pilot charts are available for download here: https://www.opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/pilotcharts.html
11:34 PP SV avant opencpn satellite chart seminar begins in about 90 minutes. oooh oooh i cant wait!
12:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
12:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
12:12 PP SV avant opencpn sat chart seminar begins in about one hour. im so ecxcited!
12:33 PP SV avant thirty minutes to the sat chart seminar. make your popcorn now!
12:34 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
SPECIAL INVITATION
OPEN CPN SEMINAR THIS SUNDAY @ 19:00 UTC | 15:00 EDT | 12:00 PDT
ZOOM MEETING LINK
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88057627371...
Meeting ID: 880 5762 7371
Passcode: 20212022

13:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Having trouble downloading Zoom app on my phone...I'll join as soon as possible
13:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce You can join via a Mac or Windows computer as well.
13:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila No WiFi here, gotta use data
13:15 Green Flash It seems that the link requires an email address for login and since the invite was not emailed I get an invalid email or password error when I log in.
13:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Can you create a zoom account and log in?
13:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s what I did.
13:17 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila I'm downloading the app from the Zoom website, seems to be working...Google Play I just got the spinning serpent of doom
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good. I believe you will have to create an account and log in. Or type in the meeting link from Line.
13:20 Green Flash 👍
14:02 PP SV avant Link to article on how to create sat charts: https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/mbtiles-for-opencpn-a-huge-step-forward-for-satellite-charting/
14:04 Last Arrow Vincent Rob are you in Vancouver?
14:04 PP SV avant Yes
14:08 PP SV avant Yes
14:10 Last Arrow Vincent Yes out by Horseshoe bay, are you good for coffee or lunch next week or so ?
14:13 PP SV avant @Last Arrow Vincent sure, we’re near Oakridge in vancouver
14:14 Last Arrow Vincent Sounds good I’ll reach out to you early next week and dial in time and place, look forward to meeting you.
14:37 PP SV avant Thanks all who attended the seminar this afternoon! Reach out on LINE if you have any questions. Glad to help.
15:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Rob for taking the time. Excellent job!
17:26 walt knot right Yes awesome job
22:00 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
TOMORROW MONDAY
pre SEASON PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL 16:00 UTC CARIBBEAN and PACIFIC
22:09 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TOMORROW MONDAY OFF-SEASON PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL 16:00 UTC CARIBBEAN and PACIFIC

Mon, 9/27/2021
09:09 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 Posse line call starts in about 45 minutes
09:25 Captain Dietmar @Hope - Patrick welcome to the Panama 🇵🇦 Posse
09:46 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:14 Scott AnimalCracker [null] Salida Concha, Caracol Turístico, San Carlos, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.948335,-111.056073&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:31 Ho’okipa-Lisa AGM Lifeline Batteries – (Andrew) – 909-599-7816 ext #1
10:46 PP SV avant Re: copper canyon train.

I don’t know where the washout is, but the Avant crew took the bus to el Fuerte and trained it up from there.
10:48 SV Blessed Life Group call ended.
10:52 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Knot Right is excited to have @Hope in the group! We enjoy being Vista Mar neighbors.
11:01 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Thanks Dietmar
11:15 WildhoodDirk Anyone know where to get Yellow Fever shots in PC? We just went to the government clinic and they wanted $100/person for non nationals....that seems like a lot. Hoping for something a little more reasonable.
11:54 PP SV avant Just for reference, it’s over $150 CAN (~$115 USD) in Canada. So maybe that’s not so bad . . .
11:59 WildhoodDirk Ha, I guess it's all relative...used to be $5 here.... inflation 🙄
12:02 Katmandu - Terry Anyone have recommendations for upgrading my 2002 Lagoon 470 fuel and water gauges and measuring device. I no longer have visibility on what I actually have in my tanks. I’m in Nuevo Vallerta Nayarit Mexico.
12:04 Dreamer Dirk, we paid $180 here in California for the yellow fever shot
12:04 Outventure juergen and Iris I got KUS sensor and gauge from amazon. Lagoon 440. works well.
12:05 Outventure juergen and Iris (For water tanks)
12:06 WildhoodDirk Yikes....I'm pretty sure they were way cheaper before we left Canada, they just didn't have them....oh well, will keep looking and could just be what it is....
12:06 Katmandu - Terry 2 water tanks and 2 fuel tanks
12:09 SVAKIA-Rick Group voice call started.
12:10 SVAKIA-Rick Group call ended.
12:12 PP SV avant FWIW, no one has asked for our proof of yellow fever vaccination (Mexico -> Panama), and the last outbreak was in Brazil in 2018 (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/yellow-fever). There is some risk to going without, but it’s pretty minimal these days.
12:15 Katmandu - Terry Group voice call started.
12:15 Katmandu - Terry Group call ended.
15:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You may want to invest in Heather and Shawn's cruising guides. They have one for the mainland and one for the Baja peninsula. That's a start.
15:22 Hope - Patrick Thanks Walt and Jeariene. Happy that we joined.
21:12 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi Dietmar and friends, Is the Tues 28th get-together in San Diego (Oceanbeach ??) still happening? We're still keen if so - Craig & Karen S/Y Ora

Tue, 9/28/2021
06:52 Captain Dietmar yes but we are meeting at the brigantine on shelter island @ 5 pm
all are welcome !!!
06:53 Captain Dietmar [null] 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.720795,-117.228508&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:25 Ascension-Scott @Dreamer see you there. If anyone needs a pickup, I have a car.
09:55 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
09:55 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
09:57 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Contact info for the marina in Alicante Spain
10:56 Captain Dietmar thankyou very much
12:56 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz You’re welcome
16:17 Sea Trial Toni Confused ? Is the kick off in San Diego Tuesday the 26th or Thursday the 28th
17:18 Ho’okipa-Lisa [null] Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.151877,-83.757089&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:56 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Darn it, not able to make it after all, have a great get-together and we hope to catch up another time. Cheers, Karen & Craig, SY Ora

Wed, 9/29/2021
08:18 Captain Dietmar next time
13:31 SV Blessed Life When we get to that point we will be sailing away from Panama. Can we clear out of Bocas Del Toro?

14:57 Captain Dietmar [null] 13800 Bora Bora Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.971918,-118.449588&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:22 PP SV avant Yikes.

https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-2689-2/?

“A single handed yacht on passage from Curacao to Brazil having passed well north of Margarita Island, Venezuela, was boarded at 0830HRS by Spanish speaking pirates 15 miles offshore the Paria Peninsula at position 10-58.744N 062-38.279W along the north eastern coast of Venezuela.

Initially two (2) open boats with multiple large, new outboards and twenty (20) men took control. The pirates were all armed with automatic weapons and handguns. They beat the captain and forced his yacht close to shore in this remote and sparsely populated area. There was a well established house/camp and other armed men visible ashore. Two (2) additional boats (total 4) and men (total 40) then spent four (4) hours threatening the captain with their weapons and ransacking/searching the yacht while he was forced to circle close to shore. The pirates repeatedly demanded cash, which was surrendered. They also took all alcohol/beverages and food, as well as clothing, shoes and sunglasses. The pirates took the yacht’s liferaft, but had no interest in the dinghy or outboard, laptop, the yacht’s electronics, the captain’s credit cards or his cell phone. The pirates did take the phone charger. They were fairly well organized and under the control of “the boss” who communicated with his men and the captain by VHF.

Eventually the pirates were satisfied they had taken all they wanted, and the captain asked the pirate boss for some small food and diesel so he could depart and continue his voyage. It was provided with a proviso to go and never look back. The yacht proceeded and made safe harbor in Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Assistance was provided by a cruiser who noticed the distressed state of the captain.”

21:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce With the conversations about lightning strikes I’m wondering what people are doing for lightning “protection” if anything.
21:36 WildhoodDirk @Rob Murray We are going to Ecuador...lots of areas there where the yellow fever vaccine is recommended...
22:37 PP SV avant Understood. Risk is low, but it’s a risk.
22:45 PP SV avant I wrote something up a season ago, here it is.

Lightning protection on boats in general.

Grounding. Most vessels are poorly grounded, and their grounding is ineffective when hauled. You can ground your boat quickly and simply with a set of jumper cables. If in the water, buy a set of cheap jumper cables. Separate into two wires. Remove one clamp from each wire, strip back a couple of inches and ‘fray’ the end or clamp to a 1’x1’ metal plate (to make a better ground connection with the water). Attach remaining clamp to a top shroud or other bit of metal that connects to near the masthead and throw the frayed/plated end in the water. One cable port, one cable starboard. If on the hard, separate cables and attach one to the top shrouds and Jack stands on the port side, the other to the same points on starboard. The cables will be trash at the end of the season, as they are not designed for continuous or outdoor use. Brushing clamps with wax, Vaseline or any other topical protectant helps them look better longer. Even if you *think* your boat might be/is well grounded, these jumper cable tricks will ensure it.

Lightning dissipators. Anecdotal evidence says they *might* work. Science says they *shouldn’t*. They *will* help keep birds off of the masthead. Avant has one, just in case they work. They aren’t that expensive.

Location: being close to a boat with a taller mast would in theory see them struck first. Catamarans are lightning magnets, being close to a catamaran would (again in theory) see them struck first. Choose your neighbours carefully.

Lightning detectors. A cheap AM radio (think dollar store cheap), tuned between stations, will crackle with static when lightning approaches. When it approaches you can disconnect antennas from electronics to disrupt the path of lightning, place portable electronic items in a boat’s oven or microwave (faraday cage protection), stand away from anything made of metal, and clutch a bible while praying loudly.

 

Some additional reading here: https://www.kp44.org/LightningProtection.php

The app “WeatherBug” has local lightning ‘alerts’

Thu, 9/30/2021
09:12 Captain Dietmar good news for you in the 🦞lobster pod
Tidewater marina in Virginia just approved a 15% off dockage and 5 % off fuel
stay tuned for the link and full write up
09:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Rob. I’ve read a few articles on hanging battery cables (jumper cables) over the side to ground the boat. Do you only attach them to the cap shrouds? What about grounding of other deck metal and the mast directly?
09:23 PP SV avant I figure other deck metal is usually low enough to ignore. I suggest the shrouds, because from what I understand lightning doesn’t like to make sharp turns, so the cap shroud concept makes a more direct path.

Avant has yet to be hit by lightning (touch wood), so I can’t offer personal experience/anecdotes on the effectiveness of the advice.
09:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good enough for me. Thanks again. Grounding seems to be the most common topic when it comes to lightning protection.
09:55 PP SV avant Don’t underestimate the power of prayers. I figure that’s what’s gotten us through our 8 years in lightning rife regions. ;)
09:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good point.
12:17 GypseaBLU- John/Kim Hello Panama Posse
We are John and Kim on s/v GypseaBLU, Leopard 45 cat. We are currently in Bonaire.
On our pervious boat we sailed up and down the Eastern Caribbean chain for 6 years then took a break. Getting back into sailing want to explore Panama, San Blas, Bocas, San Andrea, etc eventually making it to the Pacific.
12:21 Captain Dietmar @GypseaBLU- John/Kim welcome to the Panama 🇵🇦 Posse
12:41 360 - Deb Welcome John and Kim!!!
12:41 360 - Deb @GypseaBLU- John/Kim
13:18 DancingontheEdge Mel We are looking for names of marinas or yards on the Pacific side of Panama or Costa Rica that bottom paint. If question is not appropriate let me know and I will delete. Thanks. Melissa and Dan
13:22 REEF DANCER Jerry Pez vella costa rica possibly the best yard on the west coast they are incredibly organized clean and professio al. Also perhaps the priceless but you know what they say you get what you pay for
13:39 Last Arrow Vincent Any recommendations where to order country flags from ?
13:42 Last Arrow Vincent Any recommendations where to order country courtesy flags from ?
13:56 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We bought ours on Amazon, they sell all the Central/South American flags as a bundle
13:56 Last Arrow Vincent Thanks
14:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You may want to try Shelter Bay. It's right outside the Panama Canal. We are waiting for the lift in Bocas del Torro. They are installing a new pump today. Testing it tomorrow.
14:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I bought mine from yachtflags.com. The come in bundles and are made of knitted polyester with thick seatbelt webbing and stainless eyelets on the hoisting side. Very well made and the poly lasts in the UV according to their website.
16:09 PP SV avant SEP 21
NAVAREA IV 883/21(GEN).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
CARIBBEAN SEA.
PUERTO RICO.
NAVTEX STATION PUERTO RICO (R) 18-28.0N 067-04.3W OFF AIR.
16:12 PP SV avant Costa Rica similar to USA prices, but quality of work is good. I was quoted $5K for a bottom job on Avant, a 45’ monohull. Friends have used Flamenco, just outside the pacific entrance to the canal, to good effect and more reasonable $$$.
16:12 PP SV avant SEP 21
NAVAREA IV 884/21(GEN).
ALL BROADCAST SERVICES UNRELIABLE
AT USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITIES:
A. BOSTON (F) 41-42.8N 070-30.3W.
B. CHARLESTON (E) 32-50.7N 079-57.0W.
C. MIAMI (A) 25-37.4N 080-23.4W.
D. NEW ORLEANS (G) 29-53.1N 089-56.7W.
E. PORTSMOUTH (N) 36-43.7N 076-00.6W.
18:10 Captain Dietmar WE NOW HAVE A PROPER VENUE FOR OUR SAN DIEGO KICK OFF EVENT AT TEH MAGIFICENT CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA PAVILLION AND SPECIAL EVENT PLACE - so scratch Harbor Island and head to this new venue - you can take yoru dinghy / the trolly / car for free parking or an uber / lyft 640 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910
https://panamaposse.com/california-yacht-marina-party

18:10 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
18:11 Captain Dietmar Reportetly the best sunsets in San Diego and a great venue with a dinghy dock for us !
18:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Great! That’s right next door to our Marina, Chula Vista Marina.
18:12 Captain Dietmar [null] 642 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.622161,-117.099918&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’ll second that! It’s along dinghy ride from Shelter Island though.
18:12 Captain Dietmar perfect !!!
18:13 Captain Dietmar good test and you get to review the US Fleet along the way
18:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So true. Making lemonade out of lemons. 😁
18:15 Captain Dietmar just you wait - this is (champagne and glasses) ! and holds everyone with a great outdoors and indoor space !
18:18 Last Arrow Vincent Thank you
18:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It is a very nice space. I can attest to that.
18:33 Captain Dietmar NEW US PASSPORT RENEWAL SERVICE IN MEXICO
Message to U.S. Citizens:  New Online Payment and Mail-In Program for Adult Passport Renewals for U.S. Citizens Resident in Mexico.
Launch of an online payment and mail-in program for adult passport renewals for U.S. citizens resident in Mexico.  Beginning October 1, eligible applicants will pay the renewal fee online and mail their documents to one of five locations throughout Mexico.  Processing time will be approximately 4-6 weeks.  See our website for full details.
https://mx.usembassy.gov/passports/u-s-passport-renewal-by-mail/
23:33 Captain Dietmar @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue welcome to the Panamá Posse
where are you heading this season?
23:34 Captain Dietmar @BISOU Robin And Tad welcome back !
23:55 SV Blessed Life @🦜panamaposseDietmar
Hi to dock master Andy and his crew!
Plus Checkout downtown Chula Vista for cool pubs, and pizza, and much more. West Marine 1/4mi away. Not to mention the dive next door with live music on Friday’s.

Fri, 10/1/2021
07:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Live music on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! 😮
08:41 PP SV avant From the blue latitude press Facebook page:

“Due to the shipping and supply chain issues going on around the world, our shipment for our new Sea of Cortez - 4th Edition has been repeatedly delayed (now mid-November).

As a result, we’ve decided to get an initial shipment coming via FedEx air next week. You can get your signed copy in at: www.bluelatitudepress.com. If you know anyone else who is interested in an early copy of the new edition, please let them know. Thanks for helping spread the word, it helps to offset the extra expense of the expedited shipment.

Limited supplies will also be available from our vendors a couple of weeks into October (until the main shipment arrives).

Thank you for your patience, it’s been very frustrating!

Buen Viaje!”

The ‘Sean and Heather’ Sea of Cortez has been the cruisers bible for the area for years now (as has their companion volume, Mainland Mexico.

https://bluelatitudepress.com
12:18 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hello everyone! I'm Jeremiah from SV Lumos. My wife Carrie, and our two sons Oliver (age 9), and Carter (age 7) are cruising full time on our 2005 Fontaine Pajot Lavezzi 40. We bought the boat in September of 2020 in Grenada and spent last season cruising the Eastern Caribbean and USVI before heading to the ABC Islands before hurricane season. We are currently in Cartagena Colombia and are planning to head to Panama soon.
12:19 LUMOS - Jeremiah We are hoping to cross the canal and head north through Central America and Mexico.
12:20 Captain Dietmar @LUMOS - Jeremiah welcome to the Panamá Posse
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17:54 BISOU Robin And Tad Thank you! Happy to be here even though we’re landlocked atm!

Sat, 10/2/2021
08:25 PP SV avant [Photo]
08:27 PP SV avant What looks like a very bad fire on bonacca cay, bay of islands Honduras this morning. No more details available (from me, anyways). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanaja
10:18 Ho’okipa-Lisa I agree with Jerry on REEF DANCER. we had a great experience with Pez Vela. It's getting to be high season for all the yards...
10:26 Ho’okipa-Lisa Welcome. Heading that way from our current position in Quepos, Costa Rica. Please tell us where in Cartagene you are and how it is there...good/bad/indifferent...
11:20 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks! We are in Marina Club de Pesca. It's alright. I looked at Club Nautico and Pesca is definitely the nicer of the two. Previously we were in Santa Marta, and the marina there is much much nicer. Our favorite things about Colombia so far have been the trips we've taken into the interior of the country.
11:40 360 - Deb Hello @LUMOS - Jeremiah We are currently in Bonaire and plan to sail to Columbia later in October. Based on your comments, would you have preferred to stay longer in Santa Marta instead of going to Carthegena and Club de Pesca? We plan to be in mainland Columbia only about 1month before heading to Panama.
11:48 AKIA Judy Any recommendations for marina close to airport for crew pickup, and to get to pur Kickoff psrty in Chula Vista on 28th?
11:49 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey Deb. Personally, yes in retrospect we could have stayed in Santa Marta and done all our mainland traveling from there. Several cruisers in Santa Marta that had come from Cartagena advised me to do this, but I figured Cartagena is on the way to Panama and I wanted to check it out. I now understand why people reccomended staying in Cartagena. The marina experience is much more comfortable and low key than Cartagena. That being said, there are cruisers who have been here a long time and love it. Be warned, both Cartagena and Santa Marta are HOT 🥵. We have found it difficult to do much during the days besides sit in front of fans or in AC. It is a big difference from the Caribbean Islands we came from, and a lot of fun things to do. Just be prepared to sweat 😅
12:08 nicole maison de sante Akia Judy- Shelter Island Marina, Kona Kai Marina, Bay club resort and marina, sunroad resort marina are all close to downtown San Diego/where the airport is. Also, if you are part of a yacht club, you may have reciprocal benefits to stay at a guest slip at SDYC, SWYC, Silver Gate yacht club - all close to downtown/airport
12:50 Hope - Patrick Does anyone from the US remember what the customs documents on air flights into PTY say about dollar amount of duty free items brought to Panama is?
13:43 NAVIGATOR - Dave I based at Chula Vista Marina and even though it seems way far out from San Diego it was easy to get to the airport and into town. Uber was very cheap and the feeeways made it fast. Plus there is light rail a short walk from the marinas that goes into San Diego and, even more fun, to Tijuana. That was pre-COVID of course.
15:23 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve @Katmandu-Terry @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce we also bought our courtesy flags at yachtflags
16:00 AKIA Judy @Maison De Sante checked with them, nothing available, but sounds like what we need. Thanks for the info.
16:01 AKIA Judy @Maison De Sante Checked all these as well. Seems Baja HaHa has everything tied up until 11-1.
16:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Excellent! What did you think? Good service? Good quality?

I got Western Caribbean that didn’t have El Salvador and via email they said they’d include an El Salvador flag for free. I didn’t want to also get the Pacific Latin America set that duplicates all the flags I was already getting. The St. Marteen flag had a bad grommet so they replaced it with no issues. Great service from my POV.
16:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What about California Yacht Marina? They are a PP sponsor with a discount and that’s where the party will be held.
16:42 PP SV avant OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 895/21(26).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
F/V AMAZONAS, BLUE HULL, 29 PERSONS ONBOARD,
ADRIFT AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
IN 10-17.92N 077-11.05W ON 30 SEP.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO CARTAGENA HARBOR MASTER OR
ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
17:10 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce we got them a couple years ago and have had no issues with them I think that we got the western Caribbean it had Panama, Nicaraguan, El Salvador flags
18:27 360 - Deb Thank you much for the information! Appreciate it!
18:40 REEF DANCER Jerry Thanks Chuck. They are effective
18:44 REEF DANCER Jerry They tend to plan for slips in San Diego a year out we still have a slip in San Diego. But it is sublease to a boat thru the yacht club guest slips are hard to come by that time of year there is,an anchorage by the yacht clubs called la playa it's often available but if not. There's no anchorage short of Coronado or the Mexican islands
21:15 AKIA Judy @REEF DANCER Jerry Thank you.
21:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
21:18 AKIA Judy @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I do not have their number. Do you by any chance? And that's the party on the 28th correct?
21:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
22:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce (619) 597-7456

Sun, 10/3/2021
05:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes, party in the 28th.
09:29 nicole maison de sante @AKIA Judy FYI- you can only anchor at la playa during the weekend (unless there’s a storm you can stay longer.) You can anchor at glorietta bay by Coronado (up to 3 days- and go online to reserve), and up to 3 days at Mariner’s basin in Mission Bay. There are some unsavory boat people who use this circuit. Maybe things have changed.??? We used to have a private slip at La Playa and would often see/hear them and it wasn’t pleasant.
09:38 AKIA Judy @Maison De Sante Thank you for the info. Much appreciated.
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Mon, 10/4/2021
04:47 DancingontheEdge Mel Group voice call started.
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07:13 PP SV avant Honduras bay island fire update.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/fire-devastates-honduras-caribbean-resort-island-guanaja-2021-10-02/
08:02 Zephyr II - James Hello All -
Thanks for having us in the PP. We are James & Nats in Zephyr. Hopefully crossing pacific in early feb. Cheers
08:36 Captain Dietmar [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698781,-92.392592&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Orlando/Florida] Orlando, FL 32825 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.512630,-81.249898&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 Captain Dietmar Weekly Panama Posse ine call starts in about hour please mute your mikes when you join
09:03 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [null] 1604 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1N2, Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=49.182258,-123.974808&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Thanks for the reminder
09:05 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Mammoth Lakes, CA] CA 93546 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.646727,-118.975199&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Avenue Del Mundo, Coronado, CA 92118, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.675178,-117.171806&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:12 nicole maison de sante [null] 2301-2431 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92110, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.784800,-117.187401&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Rain coming to San Diego tonight!
09:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila How does one drop a pin?
09:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Can we try a meetup this week for those of you in San Diego? When, where, if possible?
09:16 PP SV avant Click the ‘>’ to the right of the text entry box, then the ‘+’, then select ‘location’.
09:17 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Brilliant, thanks!
09:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I don’t have a > to the right. Just a + below. FYI. 😮
09:19 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482298,-79.943613&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:20 DancingontheEdge Mel @🦜panamaposseDietmar @Eliana - Warren
09:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce My bad. After I typed that I had a > to the LEFT of the chat box. When I clicked that the other options showed up to the left (not below). I stand corrected.
09:21 REEF DANCER Jerry [Marina Santa Marta] Cra 1 # 22 - 93 Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.241149,-74.216123&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 PP SV avant My bad. It’s left for the >. Now applying more caffeine. My advice is always worse in the mornings.
09:26 DancingontheEdge Mel [Dive Friends Bonaire] Bonaire : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.160232,-68.281866&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 Green Flash [null] 4000 Majestic Pines Dr Ste 1110, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.636085,-118.990285&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa Do it on your cell phone...go to PLUS sign at bottom of screen then push LOCATION and voila!
09:35 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Perfect thanks!
09:36 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Club De Pesca] Bolívar Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.414880,-75.544769&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:38 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Do folks still find value in the covid updates by country as part of the line call?
09:40 nicole maison de sante @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina yes, especially if there are specific quarantine and/or testing protocols for entry
09:41 INDEPENDENCE - Richard [null] 21 CT-160, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=41.660949,-72.679728&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 INVICTUSjeff [Linton Bay Marina] Garrote Colón Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.613186,-79.578762&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 VitesseCatherine [Red Frog Marina] Bocas del Toro Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.340738,-82.178652&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 INVICTUSjeff Still here… ugg. Cant wait to get back in the water!
09:42 PP SV avant Yes.
09:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Agreed!
09:47 Captain Dietmar @Jetlag Gerald don't touch the monkey please
09:48 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:54 INVICTUSjeff Sorry. Had to leave. Too loud where Im at. Next week.
09:55 Pathfinder NicoleJP [null] Blvd. Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.691179,-105.293127&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:07 PP SV avant Oil pipeline leak in SoCal. Posse boats transiting should check local sources for up to date information to avoid a messy situation.

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/california-oil-spill-10-04-21/index.html
10:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Would love to join the call. But, father in law is sleeping in his recliners
10:37 AgapeLoveDominates Please hand my burge to Juanjo and tell him its for Tamara S/V Agape
10:44 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley @Green Flash Hey, when this call is over, can you send me a message to (805) 509-6305? I’d like to discuss activities here in Mammoth.
10:45 Green Flash 👍
10:57 DreamCatcher Henri Sailing from Aruba to Cartagena, what would you advic,e as in-between stop?

 

11:02 YO-D-YO Dave Group call ended.
11:02 PP SV avant Everyone who stops in Santa Marta speaks highly of the marina and community there. Stops before there are somewhat suspect from a security point of view due to the situation in Venezuela.
11:20 SVAKIA-Rick [Stearns Wharf] Stearns Wharf (at State St & Cabrillo Blvd) Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.409798,-119.685518&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:22 SVAKIA-Rick AKIA is off Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara Ca.
11:51 DancingontheEdge Mel Dream Catcher Henri. We did not stop on the passage due to safety concerns. Choosing the weather window is most important.

 

11:54 DancingontheEdge Mel We did not stop on this passage b /c of safety concerns. Anchorage choices are poor of you want to stop. Choosing the right weather window is most important for this trip. Dancing is m the Edge
12:05 Ho’okipa-Lisa Patrick, we love the hot springs south of town...as I recall, you turn off the 395 south of town at the little church and drive back on a dirt road for about 10 minutes..
12:48 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila To all Posse vessels and crews in the San Diego area: we are planning another get together this sometime week...we are aware of only four boats at this time. Are there others in town? Please make yourselves known and join us!! We can promise bad jokes and warm beer
12:56 Ascension-Scott Hello! I am in San Diego and would like to join.
12:57 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Wonderful! We have a SD chat group on Line so we'll be sure to add you!
13:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you for sending out the chat blast.
13:12 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Paso de las Jaibas, Ranchito Campestre, El Caballito, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.951151,-111.051861&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:28 Jetlag Gerald @panamaposseDietmar ooops sorry I goofed
13:50 SV Blessed Life [null] 2333 Beach Dr, Rio Vista, CA 94571, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.138528,-121.695816&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:51 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:55 SV Blessed Life @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina yes definitely. Entry updates are appreciated.

Does anyone have intel on San Blas islands for covid entry requirements?
13:56 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina If you are already in panama, nothing special to go to San blas. And the road is open as well, so it makes it easier for visitors and other traffic.
13:58 SV Blessed Life So tourism is wide open ? Not asking for any additional documentation re covid tests n vaccination?
13:59 LUMOS - Jeremiah We really enjoyed Santa Marta. Great Marina. Also Puerto Velero just south of Barranquilla is a good anchorage and there is a marina there people speak highly of. We anchored there 1 night between Santa Marta and Cartagena. Very peaceful.
14:08 LUMOS - Jeremiah I've heard some boats coming into Panama from the east will stop and spend time in San Blas without checking in with Panamanian Port Authority and immigration. Then upon arrival to arrival to an official port of entry like Linton or Shelter Bay do the official check in and clearance. Anyone have experience with this or know boats that have done this without getting in trouble?
14:21 INVICTUSjeff I think you could get away with this no problem. Just my opinion here in Linton Bay
16:23 Captain Dietmar
don't touch the monkey :-)
17:54 PP SV avant @🦜panamaposseDietmar is very fussy about his monkey. Very.
18:03 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi, we are in the cruiser anchorage and would be keen to join in
18:12 PP SV avant The ‘all quiet on the pacific coast’ has ended. Possible formation a few days out.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=epac&fdays=5
23:09 Captain Dietmar INFO:

Edited down from wiki.

The Papagayos are strong intermittent winds that blow approximately up to 100 nm north of the Gulf of Papagayo in Northern Costa Rica and Southern Nicaragua / after which they are named. This gusting jet wind travels southwest from the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean through a pass in the Cordillera mountains at Lake Nicaragua. Due to a unique combination of meteorology and topographic relief ( lucky us and the sailmakers neaeby ) of mountains the jet winds reach much greater speeds than their trade wind counterparts ( tradewinds go to about 26 knots ) . These winds occur when cold high-pressure systems from the North American continent meet warm moist air over the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, generating winds that are then funneled through a mountain pass and over the lake of Nicaragua. There are two other breaks where this same phenomenon occurs, one producing the Tehuantepecer and the Panama jets respectively.

Most prominent in the winter months because the pressure gradient is largest between the two air masses at that time. The greater the difference in temperature between the two air masses, the faster the air will flow peaking in February gusting up to 50+ knots. We hav an award each season for highest wind recorded ...
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Tue, 10/5/2021
05:53 Outventure juergen and Iris Vista Mar Marina Panama / Rates for Panama Posse
I remember having seen a spreadsheet with actual rates for PP, but cant seem to find it. I differed from the rates -25%.
Could anyone guide me to the actual rates? We‘re in our way there and i‘d like to avoid discussions with the marina staff..
07:13 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Contact]
07:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We are in Vista Mar and Jackie is the person we contacted when we came in for pricing. She is very helpful!
07:17 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Make sure you tell her you are with the Panama Posse.
10:45 Captain Dietmar vista mar as all marinas are increasing their rates every season - please let us know their current rates so we can make a note of it
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11:39 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @🦜panamaposseDietmar I only know our rate for a 64' LOA with a 3 month commitment is $719 per month. One month was around $100 more. Electric seems to be less expensive than Mexico and Costa Rico. I hope that helps!
12:43 Zephyr II - James Road to san blas is closed again.
12:47 PP SV avant Covid related or washout?
17:47 Zephyr II - James Covid’ish and bureaucratic issues between Guna Yala regions.
17:47 Zephyr II - James The road closure changes one minute to the next.
17:50 PP SV avant Understood. It’s been a dithering closure all pandemic. Washouts get fixed and reopen relatively quickly. ;)
23:33 Captain Dietmar happy to report just got my booster shot

Wed, 10/6/2021
02:13 Pilialoha (ok hand)(ok)(Great)(!!!)
08:40 Captain Dietmar @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky the hawaii store has confirmed another little piggling for the red cup pot luck in Barra - we got another piggly !!!!
09:28 Ho’okipa-Lisa Woohoo!!! On it. I'll ask Pancho to pickup a couple bags of charcoal and some wire to wrap the pig...
09:54 Alamos 👍
14:25 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Hola All! I am sitting at my PC in Davis, Ca trying to figure out what size diesel supply and return line fittings to purchase for my 44-hp Volvo Penta model 2003-T engines. I bot a one-off cat that is equipped with Nauta flexible tanks for water, waste and diesel. I think they are decades old and have repaired some leaks, so I am ordering replacement tanks. Boat is at Marina Puerto Escondido. Of course I didn’t note the specifics of the diesel supply and return lines and am hoping someone more experienced could assist. They offer tank drawing nipples with 1/4, 1/2 and 5/8 inch hose barbs. Anyone have any recommendations on which size to order for the diesel supply and return lines? Also, Any recommendation on whether it’s cheaper to purchase new hoses for the new tanks here or just pickup in La Paz? I am driving to the boat this trip, so plan to carry boat equipment. Thanks, Sue
14:32 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Barra de Navidad question: we plan to arrive in time for the December seminars. May want to leave the boat unattended for a couple weeks to travel over Xmas. Are there any good, safe places to moor in this area, or is a Marina slip the only option? Thanks!!
14:37 BAJA FOG Sue, the marina will be doing a great discount for slips, we will be there and can keep an eye on her, the Lagoon is a great anchorage but leaving a boat unattended is always a
Little risky . You can check with others that will be in the anchorage, my guess is we can find someone. Good ground tackle is the best insurance.
14:41 BAJA FOG PS…I’m looking for someone heading to Barra from La Paz to bring a battery down from Rich at La Cruz Cruisers supply, had a couple offers but they might not stop in La Paz. Baja Fog
14:46 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue I will definitely stop in La Paz, and am glad to bring your battery. I am still seeking crew to get across, so will let you know when I am fully staffed up to get there!
14:50 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue hi Sue, i can’t see a 1/2 or 5/8 ID line for fuel, those would be huge. Mine are ID 3/8 fuel lines, and i think that’s the most common. I would think 1/4 would be too small. Good luck. If they don’t have 3/8 barb, i would go with 1/2 and step down at the tank.
17:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Sue, having been in Barra over an entire season, we had a great experince in the Marina. Pancho and his gang take care of the boats like they are priceless. Out in the Lagoon, there's nada but maybe some other temprorary crusiers. If a freak storm hits, your on your own there...
17:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I have 1/4” hose on my boat and it seems fine. No issues with either my old Perkins 4-108 (50hp) or my new Beta (Kubota) 43hp engine. FYI.
17:21 Ho’okipa-Lisa Sue, Puerto Escondido has very limited resources versus La Paz. For an important job like you're talking about...well, I've had good success in using Rich at Baja Crusier Supply for sourcing parts and next door to his office, Rob Cross at Cross Marine works to do the work. They are super busy and scheduling their services...I've experienced to book early and avoid disappointment:) FYI, Rob's wife Kim does the scheduling and is awesome, but she's downright cranky...
17:26 Outventure juergen and Iris I just got a message from Vista Mar stating Catamaran Rates for PP:
Catamaran 30 days at 0.52 / per foot….$734.45
Catamaran 90 days at 0.41 / per foot….$1737.25
17:39 brian Plus power @ 0.26 per Kwh
17:40 brian Water is included in slip rate
17:40 PP SV avant 062322Z OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 908/21(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLUMBIA.
CHART 26080.
CAYOS DE ALBUQUERQUE LIGHT 12-09.9N 081-50.4W REMOVED.
17:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica has propane refill and delivery service!!! Gotta go through the vender but they do it!!! Nice people and speak English!!
17:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
18:22 Alamos Downright cranky is a little understated😂😂😂
Gotta love her though!! 👍
19:28 Captain Dietmar new charts mbtiles added for turks and caicos and Jamaica
about 8 gigs
to download and test w opencpn please go to
https://panamaposse.com/charts
use new access password posse2021 to access

Thu, 10/7/2021
09:04 PP SV avant 071501Z OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 909/21(GEN).
ALL BROADCAST SERVICES UNRELIABLE
AT USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITIES:
A. BOSTON (F) 41-42.8N 070-30.3W.
B. CHARLESTON (E) 32-50.7N 079-57.0W.
C. MIAMI (A) 25-37.4N 080-23.4W.
D. NEW ORLEANS (G) 29-53.1N 089-56.7W.
E. PORTSMOUTH (N) 36-43.7N 076-00.6W.
09:22 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Pancho was our go to guy. He speaks great English. If you contact him before getting into the marina he will be there to catch your lines. He has found so many parts for our boat. He has been such a great help. His phone number is +52-315-104-3289. Tell him Delta Swizzler says Hi.
09:38 PP SV avant Lightning. Here is the USMC response to nearby lightning strikes. What they do not mention is what he did inside the White House (I’m guessing he changed his underwear, that would have been my immediate need!).

https://www.wusa9.com/article/weather/lightning-strike-marine-reaction-goes-viral/65-edefc50a-9369-4d5a-8bde-c9ec4b8e9ffc
13:05 Gargoyle Rates for Vista Mar
13:06 Gargoyle [File]
13:31 Aegis, Mary/Ian Am I reading this right? $1.50 per foot per day for a powerboat vs $0.56 per ft per day for a sailboat?
16:20 Gargoyle Not sure, I would reach out to the marina.
17:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly I posted on here for Jackie at Vista Mar. She is the owner's daughter and the person I communicated with on WhatsApp before arrival. If you can't find it and need the number, let me know.

Fri, 10/8/2021
07:46 PP SV avant New ID requirements for Mexican Buses.

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/tourists-must-show-immigration-doc-to-buy-bus-ticket/
10:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Big swells in Costa Rica today!! 10’ every 8 seconds. And crazy rip tide 3’ breakers 1 mile offshore. Never seen that before!!
11:41 DancingontheEdge Mel Question about Vista Mar rates. Posse promo fees says valid until 10/14. Do these rates apply all season? TIA
15:02 Captain Dietmar some marinas will have annual price increases. ask them directly and let us know

Sat, 10/9/2021
10:45 Last Arrow Vincent Question. How long can you leave a foreign flagged boat in Costa Rica or Panama before triggering and taxes etc?
11:05 WildhoodDirk Panama is a year....
13:15 Captain Dietmar you can bond it with a marin in CR for 2 years @Ho’okipa-Longshadow did that last season and can shed light on it
immigration is another issue
14:56 Captain Dietmar @Niniwahuni-Travis&SJ welcome to the Panama 🇵🇦 Posse
14:57 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Yeah! Welcome Niniwahuni⛵️🙂
18:32 Katmandu - Terry Good day to all . I’m in Paridise Marina Nuevo Vallerta…..anyone have any experience with 12kW Espar Diesel heater?
19:00 DreamCatcher Henri Web data.
What are you guys usine to get internet during your trip?

Is there a possibility of having one subscription for various countries through phone f.i ?
19:07 Captain Dietmar SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ITS SATURDAY NIGHT ...

1 MONTH +/- TO THE END OF HURRICANE SEASON
YOUR SHOPPING CARTS ARE FULL ... It's Saturday night a (non gestalt) AWESOME
picture , story , location SUBMITTED THIS WERKEND
wins a bottle of Flor de Caña 12 year old

19:11 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
19:11 PP SV avant Google FI works. But some cruisers have reported being cut for being out of the USA for too long (YMMV). Some carriers offer pan Central America coverage (getting a claro cell sim in El Salvador or further south will cover the region, but you ‘fall off’ the network when you go east from Panama).
19:13 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
19:13 Captain Dietmar @Last Arrow Vincent socks:-!!
19:15 PP SV avant [Photo]
19:15 Last Arrow Vincent [Video]
19:15 PP SV avant Debra enjoying a Chiapas waterfall.
19:15 Last Arrow Vincent Here why the socks
19:19 Captain Dietmar looks like I'm out a good bottleof rum come Monday 1600 utc

19:20 Captain Dietmar 😀
19:20 Last Arrow Vincent Cheers eh ?!
19:20 Captain Dietmar salut
19:23 Captain Dietmar salud
19:26 Aegis, Mary/Ian @Katmandu-Terry I’ve got too much experience 😂with a Webasto hydronic furnace if you need some help. I’m in Paradise Village. Ian
19:27 Katmandu - Terry Ian that would be awesome …making hot water is an issue .
19:27 Katmandu - Terry Im at B16 SVKatmandu
19:28 LUMOS - Jeremiah We left the US with Google Fi and it works great, but our data was cutoff after 6 months of not having the phone in the US. Then we entered the USVI and the phones started working again and haven't stopped since (5 months ago). Maybe we found a loophole?! Digicel SIMS from the French Islands have good Caribbean wide coverage. Otherwise most people I know have unlocked phones and just pick up prepaid SIMS from whatever countries they are cruising in. Most data based apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger continue to work seamlessly regardless of what SIM you pop in the phone.

Sun, 10/10/2021
07:42 REEF DANCER Jerry Pirates
07:44 REEF DANCER Jerry Can someone tell me where the posting was and who from that claimed they had been boarded by pirates off of curacao? This is reef dancer
07:46 REEF DANCER Jerry I'm in communication with the curacao coast guard and the captain assures me that no such activity has taken place this last year did we get some misinformation? Curacao coast guard patrols the aruba bonaire islands as well
07:55 PP SV avant I posted an incident between the abcs and Trinidad a while ago. I haven’t heard of anything more than dinghy or petty theft between Colombian waters and the abcs (ever).
07:56 360 - Deb This is a good source for reports https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/
07:57 PP SV avant Here’s the one I posted. https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-2689-2/

And you should look at cssn of course. The last couple of years have been pretty quiet, so do dig in the older posts there.
08:02 REEF DANCER Jerry Thank you. The captain's comment was that dinghy often approach with undocumented persons onboard towards their islands they are keenly aware of all vessels in their waters they asked me to notify them once I leave Colombian waters
09:50 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jerry, I may have mentioned this to you before, but Turtle Reef on the windward side of Bonaire is my favorite dive site in the world so far. It is a drift dive and requires hiring a Zodiak boat on Kite City to get you past the reef and drop you on the point…
11:38 360 - Deb We went out with East Coast Divers and did the Turtle City dive, definitely recommend.https://www.bonaireeastcoastdiving.com/
12:30 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 16:00 UTC
please mute your mics when joining the group call
13:06 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
13:06 Last Arrow Vincent Almost ready to head south.
13:25 Alamos Now that’s proof!!😁😁👍
14:00 REEF DANCER Jerry We will check it out we will have with us the famous bill severs of literary fame and diver extroinaire so we can be the dinghy captain and pick us up we have been to bonaire a,few,times so we,are looking forward to some diving in the abcs and make this trip memorable from there it's grenada
17:08 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thank you Jerry! Please drop a pin on the dive site in Good Nauticle if you have time:) I'm so happy for you and Deb!!! FYI, we leave for the Cocos Islands this Thursday for 10 days of diving and the weather there is forcasted to be outstanding. All our equipment is ready, just hope my ears clear to get down to 120' to see the hammerheads at the cleaning stations!!! Remember, we only have 70 dives under our belt and compared to you and Debbie, we're not as experienced as you two love birds!!!
17:13 REEF DANCER Jerry But being on a liveaboard for a week will add to your dive experience tremendously. Have fun we,are off to Aruba Thursday we think
17:17 Ho’okipa-Lisa That's so cool you made contact with the ABC Coast Guard. I heard they are very good...
17:19 REEF DANCER Jerry So my advice is,always to go down slow take it easy going down yours ears will like it better clear,often. It's not a timed,event
17:20 REEF DANCER Jerry The coast guard sent me a message on messenger very cool nice guy. We chatted it up and he said no issues lately but keep them informed of where we,are,and they will keep an eye on us cool

Mon, 10/11/2021
06:34 Unknown [null] Pedro González, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.423232,-79.112290&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:43 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN (super angry)(moon amused)(moon amused)
07:02 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482302,-79.943612&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:04 Green Flash [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.483560,-79.943963&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:05 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 4220 Cherokee Rd, Oroville, CA 95965, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=39.646808,-121.540661&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:08 Green Flash Orion, hope you enjoyed your ride at mammoth lakes! Unfortunately it was a bit smokey that day. We stopped at some places along 395 south that I have always passed but not taken the time to stop. Had a great trip home!
08:08 Outventure juergen and Iris @HINA how‘s the weather in the Perlas these days?
We‘re thinking about coming over for a couple pf weeks (in Vista Mar at the moment)
08:10 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Yes. Smokey for us too, but we had a good time at Mammoth. Hiked at the Devils Pilings, around Lake Convict and Obsidian Done. A good little trip…
08:53 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN ABOUT ONE HOUR
please mute your mic when joining
09:37 Sea Bella Kathy Group voice call started.
09:37 Sea Bella Kathy Group call ended.
09:38 REEF DANCER Debbie [Marina Santa Marta] Cra 1 # 22 - 93 Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.241150,-74.216124&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:45 Sea Bella Kathy [Hotel Coral y Marina] Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Km.103 #3421, Zona Playitas 22860 Ensenada, Baja California Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.865242,-116.662270&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:46 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:58 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] 2700 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.721753,-117.226965&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:05 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:05 PP SV avant I have found http://eebmike.com useful for tracking hurricanes. YMMV.
10:06 LUMOS - Jeremiah I won't be joining the call. We are running around Cartagena preparing for our passage to Panama.
10:37 PP SV avant Smuggling tip: its ’camping equipment’ not ‘boat parts’.
10:44 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley My water pump and zinc anodes are for camping?
10:46 PP SV avant Worth a try. Assuming you have other stuff, it can work. YMMV.
11:00 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue hi Sue, I’m in Sacramento and would be happy to show you opencpn if you have a laptop or Samsung tablet. It’s really not difficult. If your going to San Blas, opencpn is a must as navionics is very sketchy. Feel free to text me at +19162703607.
11:04 PP SV avant We succeeded with solar panels, failed on a new autopilot. ;)
11:12 Dreamer When my buddy got called, it helped that nothing was in the original box, he said old stuff, they let him through, he had two tiller autopilots, but not in the box so they had no idea what they were. Everything was just a jumbled mess in bags 😂.
11:16 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
11:22 BAJA FOG $2 suitcase from goodwill
11:23 BAJA FOG [Photo]
11:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Orlando/Florida] Orlando, FL 32825 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.512630,-81.249898&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:46 PP SV avant Those will be hard to ‘sell’ as camping equipment. ;)
12:39 LUMOS - Jeremiah I want to share an experience for any boats going westbound towards Panama and interested in stopping in San Blas before checking in at Linton, Shelter, or Bocas. I reached out to Erick Galvez, the official Panama Canal Agent of the Panama Posse, and he was able to request and procure our Panama Cruising Permit for us, and we haven't even left Colombia yet. He emailed me a PDF scan of the permit. So we can print that out, and if anyone stops us or asks for paperwork while in Guna Yala before we officially check in, at least we will have the cruising permit to display. It's a nice layer of comfort for a rule follower like me who has never been very comfortable living in the gray area. Erick's fee for obtaining the permit is $50USD.
12:42 Captain Dietmar @LUMOS - Jeremiah - thank you - great outcome
13:07 Dreamer Yes Erick is great 👍, his instructions are detailed and precise down to how much yup is expected 😂
13:27 Captain Dietmar For those of you heading to San Andres Colombia - Julian Watson has become our official agent there with a50 % off his fees for powerboats and 35 % off sailboats - so clearing in is $ 50 with him - he also get's the 41 $ pp tiourist card fee waved if you notify him of your arrival aheead of time - here is his info - marina / wifi - laundry / fuel etc etc
https://panamaposse.com/san-andres-providencia-islands-colombia

Providencia ( Just north of it ) will open Dec 1st - the delay is due Hurricane damage from last season

13:27 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
13:32 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly This is the weather station I was talking about on the line call this morning. It has a lightning sensor that will detect (lightning) lightning within 22 miles of our boat. It is made by Acu Rite. Available on Amazon.
13:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Which model is this and does it require 120vac?
13:44 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly AcuRite Iris. Works with both A/C and battery. On battery, the back light only comes on when you push a button. When plugged in to A/C the backlight stays on all the time.
13:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks👍
13:48 Captain Dietmar Here is the latest opencpn seminar by Rob from Avant - hwo to create .mbtiles using SAS Planet - we had soem audio issues during recording so forgive soem max headroom spikes
https://panamaposse.com/seminars#sas
pleas use document password posse2020 or posse2021 to access this
13:50 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Thank you Rob and Dietmar.
13:50 Captain Dietmar download the sasplanet version used in this video from here http://gdayii.ca/Downloads/Sasplanet.zip
13:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, found it at Amazon. It has a complete instrument package that has to be mounted somewhere on the boat, right? Where did you mount yours?

FYI, I just found that AcuRite has a portable lightning detector (AcuRite 02020) on Amazon for $26.87. It’s self contained.
13:58 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Mounted the weather sensor on our radar arch. The lightning sensor in the cockpit behind our fire extinguisher.
14:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Makes me wish I had more room on our boat.
15:04 AlohaToa-Tim Group voice call started.
15:37 Katmandu - Terry Group call ended.
17:04 SV Blessed Life @🦜☠️🍹 TOKETEE
Will it deter the lightening, or is that an extra piece of hardware…
🙄
17:05 SV Blessed Life @🦜panamaposseDietmar
Awesome- we really wanted to go, but…
So has anyone been there lately?
17:08 SV Blessed Life @🦜panamaposseDietmar
I can’t do open cpn with my MAC- right?
17:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce There’s a Mac version, but you can’t make charts with it. You can open charts with the Mac version though.
17:51 PP SV avant Looks like the coast guard isn’t paying the electric bill again.

112045Z OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 921/21(GEN).
ALL BROADCAST SERVICES UNRELIABLE
AT USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITIES:
A. BOSTON (F) 41-42.8N 070-30.3W.
B. PORTSMOUTH (N) 36-43.7N 076-00.6W.
C. CHARLESTON (E) 32-50.7N 079-57.0W.
D. MIAMI (A) 25-37.4N 080-23.4W.
E. NEW ORLEANS (G) 29-53.1N 089-56.7W.
18:03 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @SV Blessed Life it just detects lightening and beeps when it is within a few miles.
18:30 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN We in
21:16 Outventure juergen and Iris Following up on the call this morning, here my infos regarding:

Antifouling and freight forwarding Panama

In the beginning of 2020 we put Sigma 530 Ecofleet on our Lagoon 440. It is an ablative Antifouling. Before that, we sanded the old antifouling down and put Epoxy Primer.
We got 20 liters of Antifouling and 20 (16+4) liters of Epoxy Primer, which lasted for about 3 layers each.

I cannot give a long term durability test as we just put it this year. However, after leaving the boat for 2.5 months on a mooring in Boca Chica, we did have hardly any growth, just a layer of green stuff and sealies/plankton(?) that was easily scraped off. We also put Propspeed on the sail drives and that didn’t perfom that well.

We bought it with Felipe Serrano who is based in Panama City, but also delivers to places like Linton (he has a boat in Linton).

Felipe also does freight forwarding to Panama and somehow has a contact to the customs agent to get things into Panama free of import duties. Rates are comparable to other freight forwarders. I would personally recommend to use him if you have expensive or heavy items. We used his service ie. for our Lithium batteries, new mainsail and watermaker.

Felipe Serrano contact: +507 6542 4400

We got an offer for Jotun hard Antifouling. I have heard that a lot of people here are happy with it, including long term Panama cruisers Alli & Gerti Bauhaus. You get it in colon, free zone at

OCEANCO SAFETY & SUPPLY (PANAMAX),S.A.
Mob: +507 6677-3575| Off: +507 430-5233 | Fax: +507 430-0564
France Field, Colon Free Zone, Rep. Of Panama,
4th street, 1st avenue, Bldg. 61 B | P.O. BOX 0302-00708
info@oceancopanamax.com www.panamaxmarine.com | GMT -5:00

We got it offered for 20l 650 usd.

Others mention Hempel hard antifouling as working well and that you would get it at Centro Marion in Panama City, but I do not have more info that this.

Hope that helps 😉

Tue, 10/12/2021
06:47 PP SV avant 120929Z OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 924/21(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 151200Z TO 152000Z OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
12-25.80N 072-08.83W, 12-25.84N 072-03.80W,
12-23.68N 072-03.63W, 12-23.64N 072-08.79W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 152100Z OCT 21.
09:47 Green Flash I am planning on transiting the canal from Pacific to Caribbean in early November. If anyone is in Panama at that time, and wants experience transiting as a line handler prior to doing it themselves, let me know and I will keep you updated on our schedule as it firms up.
11:21 Last Arrow Vincent FYI just got this reply regarding the CBX boarder crossing in Tijuana
Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting Cross Border Xpress. Restrictions for “non-essential” travel continue until further notice for non-U.S. citizens and non-residents. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is not required for CBX passengers
11:35 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi We’ve done it many times. Best way to fly back to the US
12:32 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [File]
12:33 SV Blessed Life @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce
👍
12:33 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Here is the rates for Vista Mar Marina from Jackie.
12:44 Captain Dietmar [null] 9083 Orlando International Airport Tram, Orlando, FL 32827, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.435393,-81.314637&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:46 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue What actions does one take when the lightening detector beeps?
15:23 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue it is just a information tool. It gives temperature, amount of rain, wind direction with speed and lightening strikes.
17:10 PP SV avant Aboard Avant, we pray. If it’s a big storm, we pray more earnestly.

And we disconnect antennas and put mobile/portable electronics in the oven, and make a point of staying clear of the mast until the lightning passes.
17:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Sue, excellent question! I will address lightning prep/strike/evac in our Self Rescue seminar in Barra at the Posse kickoff. I need a few volunteers to simulate a situation…can we count on you as a volunteer?
18:59 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Certainly!
20:29 Captain Dietmar MARINA la paz canceled their discount they are full
anyone with a good connection to another msrina down there to set up a ca ?
20:29 Captain Dietmar call ?

Wed, 10/13/2021
12:15 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Marina Palmira. Ask for Fernanda. Let me know if you want an introduction via email
12:32 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group video call started.
12:41 PP SV avant 131826Z OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 927/21(24).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
GUYANA.
1. SURVEY OPERATIONS 15 OCT UNTIL 31 DEC
BY M/V CAPE DAVIS IN AREA BOUND BY
08-00.70N 057-02.85W, 08-03.47N 056-53.06W,
07-58.62N 056-53.42W, 07-08.39N 057-40.16W,
07-05.19N 058-00.19W, 07-00.88N 058-03.51W,
07-01.73N 058-04.24W, 07-06.12N 058-00.75W,
07-08.83N 057-44.54W.
WIDE BERTH REQUESTED.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 01 JAN 22.
12:42 Dreamer Group call ended.
13:27 Captain Dietmar yes please email intro to dietmar@panamaposse.com
15:30 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Thanks to David of Dreamer who I visited in Sacramento yesterday for a tutorial on Opencpn!

Thu, 10/14/2021
12:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky David is awesome!!!
12:02 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Location]
12:05 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Carr. Esparza Puntarenas, Provincia de Puntarenas, Chacarita, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.980638,-84.788147&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:14 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue anytime Sue, hope it’s working great now 👍
13:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re in the process of getting Mexican liability insurance. Who does PP recommend and what are people’s experience?
13:16 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We used Novamar for Mexican liability.
13:18 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi We use Novamar also
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you!
13:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you!
13:20 walt knot right I also used Novamar for Mexico. But they canceled me when I spent my time in Central America. Double check with them for your cruising restrictions before you commit to any thing
13:23 PP SV avant We bought Mexican liability for our first year in Mexico, but didn’t renew. We found marinas accepted our main policy liability and didn’t require additional liability from a Mexican carrier. We cruised 5 years without the additional Mexican policy.
13:24 Dreamer When we we’re in Mexico, no one cared about insurance. Actually no one cares in Roatan, San Andres, and Panama either, I’m starting to believe it’s a USA thing 😂.
13:27 PP SV avant They cared in PV and Mazatlan. Other places not so much.
13:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks to everyone who responded. Much appreciated!
14:02 walt knot right Vista Mar Marina in Panama is now more insurance oriented because of the lightening strike recently.

Fri, 10/15/2021
10:41 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
10:43 No More Games - Bob [Photo]
10:52 PP SV avant Where’s my rum?
12:32 VitesseCatherine [Photo]
12:37 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Anyone have a street address for the Mexicali 1 immigration office to drive to Mexico from California? I’m not finding it readily online.
15:45 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue We’ve a couple 44 hp Volvo Penta engines and 1 quit working on our last trip from La Paz to PE in June 2021. When we changed the oil we found clots/clumps and after a call with Rob Cross decided at that time that we should not run the engine until he can look at it. We can readily get to La Paz w/ 1 engine, but now I am wondering if I could just change the oil again in PE and use it from there. My engines are situated so that oil must be extracted out with a vacuum pump. Just wondering if someone more knowledgeable than I could offer any guidance on this situation.
16:03 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Are you on PE presently? Lucho with Alex Seal is amazing and we highly recommend he and his crew.
16:04 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Rob is great too and we recommend him as well but if your in PE, Lucho is awesome as well
22:12 Dreamer @🦜Knot Right, SV/Walt ah ok, thanks for the update
22:14 Dreamer @Rob Murray thanks Rob, heading across the pacific now, marinas are going to be few and far between.
22:18 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue My boat is on a mooring ball at PE. Lucho is awesome at what exactly? Are you talking about Lucio that works for Carlos?

Sat, 10/16/2021
06:43 PP SV avant 160906Z OCT 21
NAVAREA IV 940/21(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
CHART 24480.
M/V ORCHID KEFALONIA AGROUND IN
11-06.73N 074-51.18W.

(Chemical tanker aground at entrance to Bancarilla, Colombia)
07:39 Gargoyle Has anyone sailed into Costa Rica in the past two weeks, wondering about the current requirements?
10:18 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Yes Carlos works for Lucho and they replaced an engine on our friends boat and rebuilt the carb on our outboard.
10:19 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee I believe they are full service
11:50 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Thanks!
11:53 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Any suggestions on getting back to La Paz from Barra de Navidad via public transportation? Is this readily doable?
12:23 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Airplane or bus via ferry.
13:04 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly 5 hours by plane. With one stop. Don't know about the bus.
14:06 walt knot right [null] Terminal, Vía de la Juventud Ote, Aeropuerto Abelardo L. Rodriguez, 22435 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.545237,-116.974569&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:07 walt knot right Waiting to board a plane to Puerto Vallarta for some R&R.
14:11 Alamos [null] 921 Ponderosa Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.223625,-119.057022&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:12 Alamos Looking forward to get back to Vista Mar 😁👍
14:36 REEF DANCER Debbie [null] Unnamed Road, Oranjestad, Aruba : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.517170,-70.037994&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:59 Captain Dietmar [null] 110 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.976808,-76.486428&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:59 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
15:00 Captain Dietmar new marina added in the Dominican Republic
$1 x foot includes a cold welcome beer
17:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
17:16 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue What is the password to access charts on the Panamaposse website? The one in my Ahoy email is not working.
17:17 Dreamer Sue. Try posse2021
17:32 nicole maison de sante [Costa Baja] Carr. a Pichilingue 23000 La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.217791,-110.301026&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:32 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Thanks!
18:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are people doing for necessary prescription drugs? Can you use a script from a US doctor outside the US?
18:08 TAKU Bob & Etta We have been able to fill most prescriptions, from empty scrip bottle or packages in Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama.
18:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Excellent! Thanks.
18:51 Green Flash If anyone needs a mechanic when they get to panama, we highly recommend wikus marine auto. He has a shop by Vista Mar marina but also goes to Shelter Bay on Occasion. He fixed things my previous mechanic messed up, did major work on Green Flash's bottom when we were on the hard and took care of our girl in the water for 1 year during Covid. Leaving for a 2 week stint in the Pearlas Islands tomorrow morning, then the Canal. Yay!!!!

19:28 PP SV avant @Green Flash Debra and I are heartbroken we’re not there to crew for you through the canal. Sniff.
19:49 Green Flash Yes, we were talking yesterday how much we would have enjoyed having you guys along! We will have e to settle fora cervesa with you in shelter bay when you get back down!
19:50 PP SV avant Indeed, looking forward to it!

Sun, 10/17/2021
07:14 Green Flash [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.500514,-79.846560&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:15 Green Flash Green flash sailing for isla Bona
08:02 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Have a great sail you two. Nice to meet Joan last night! 😊
08:09 REEF DANCER Debbie [Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino] L. G. Smith Boulevard 82 Oranjestad Aruba : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.519199,-70.037774&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:55 PP SV avant @REEF DANCER Debbie yay!
08:58 ,☠️Delta Swizzler While in Mexico, we were able to walk in with just a written list of our prescriptions. But, needed prescriptions in Costa Rica and Panama. It didn't matter that my Paperwork for the prescriptions were 5 years old.
09:04 YO-D-YO Dave [null] 1220 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.724345,-117.225446&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:04 YO-D-YO Dave There will be a little meet-up for anyone in the area at the Harp in Ocean Beach on Tuesday evening for any other posse crew in the San Diego area.
09:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Thanks
09:36 Green Flash
Thanks Eddie! We may cross paths again at the end of the year or early next.
09:39 No More Games - Bob Hola
Anyone hear from Baja Fog recently? I don’t have any other contact info and they aren’t responding to my Line message

10:20 Captain Dietmar @ChangeUp welcome to the Panamá Posse
10:20 ChangeUp [null] 144 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.977400,-76.486822&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:21 Dreamer Dietmar, would it be ok to post a hotel for sale here, it’s on the pacific side of panama, not mine, just a fellow cruiser
11:21 Captain Dietmar no not here but in the Facebook group
12:14 nicole maison de sante I highly recommend Luis +52 612 157 7606 for bottom cleaning if anyone is in La paz, Mexico. He and team are not only professional and thorough but will give you percentages of all of your zincs, alert you to any paint/blister issues, and actually clean more challenging items like bow thruster and folding propeller.
12:14 Dreamer Kk thanks Dietmar
14:53 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2021/10/a-superstorm-of-tropical-origin-will.html?fbclid=IwAR3xY4TvAclQ95nP1KxzsbL9y19hDd1MV7Kl30Zy1YiGanzDKTnaUvUhHvY&m=1
14:54 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve A super storm scheduled to hit northern latitudes on Thursday..we fly to Mexico on Monday
15:09 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA posse line call tomorrow 16:00UTC
16:23 PP SV avant From the rio dulce cruisers Facebook page.

“Attempted piracy

38' Catamaran Fidelio 2 traveling from Bay Islands off the Honduras coast was approached on the port stern by 3 launchas. The captain was sleeping in the cockpit, a crew member stepped into the cockpit, saw the launchas approaching appprox. 50 yards off and alerted all hands. The three crew presented themselves on deck with what appeared to be a rifle, and a barking dog. The lead launcha fell back, matched speed on the starboard side for a couple of minutes, then turned and left on a beam run, followed by the other two. The first launcha had 3 men, the second had 5, and the third 3-5.

Date/time: Monday Oct 11, 9:30 am
Approximate coordinates were: 15⁰ 41.020` N and 082⁰ 40.975' W.”
17:16 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I will second that about Luis in La Paz for bottom cleaning! He does a great job!

Mon, 10/18/2021
08:00 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimento, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.336259,-82.177871&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:01 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Panama Posse Line Call starts at 1600 UTC. In one hour.
09:05 Midnight B Richard [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.483900,-79.943610&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 Gargoyle [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482215,-79.943685&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Chula Vista Marina] 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.623555,-117.102447&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:19 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 4220 Cherokee Rd, Oroville, CA 95965, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=39.646763,-121.540626&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 walt knot right [The Grand Mayan] Mayan Palace Resort (Av. Paseo de las Moras s/n) 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.685316,-105.284046&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 walt knot right Obviously not on the boat
09:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Group voice call started.
09:38 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Driscoll Boat Works] 2500 Shelter Island Dr San Diego, CA 92106 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.719813,-117.225716&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:39 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Group call ended.
09:39 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Group voice call started.
09:40 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Group call ended.
09:42 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Group voice call started.
10:02 Sea Bella Kathy Mornin all, newbie here. Hubby and I have a silly question about the San Diego Kick off party. Are many Pacific PP cruisers also in the BajaHaha? Trying to schedule our days. Thnx
10:04 TranquiloMike Hi Kathy- Tranquilo is doing the haha and Pacific PP. We are planning to arrive in SD in time for the PP kickoff
10:38 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
10:50 AKIA Judy Just an update on Mexico thier holiday is Nov.2 not Nov 1 as stated in our line call this morning. Per the Coral Marina office. See you all there on the 1st of Nov.
10:56 Captain Dietmar @🦜☠️🍹 TOKETEE thank you very much for hosting the weekly call and welcoming and informing the fleet !!!
11:40 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew You're welcome
12:49 AlohaToa-Tim I’ve been asked by the Barra Isla resort Marina for insurance papers .. as well a big list of papers (paper) I’m struggling to get as I’ve only recently purchased my boat at Paradise Marina Puerto Vallarta .. any ideas appreciated .. here is the email list of papers (paper)from Barra … Good afternoon
I am very sorry for the late response to your request,

I have your reservation in our books, your slip assignment is E 29/30 arriving NOV 1st departing DIC 31 2022

Please attach the following documentation
Boat Insurance
Boat Documentation (Certificate)
TIP
Passport

You can bring me your Zarpe from your last port when you arrive
13:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. Never too late for information. Much appreciated!
14:15 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Hi, applying for a TIP.... does anyone know the "Point of Entry" closest to Chiapas for the TIP form ?? Thanks, Rick
14:52 Dreamer @AlohaToa-Tim did the seller you bought the boat from have a TIP, if i remember, any boat staying over 14 days needs a TIP and it’s cheap. The marinas i stayed at offered to do it for me. Ask the seller is they have it, it follows the boat, not the owners I think, if not email the marina back and ask if they will help you secure the TIP.
15:00 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Chiapas will be your port of entry for Mexico from the south. The marina will have someone help you with all of your paperwork including TIP.
15:02 PP SV avant It’s at the border crossing for the Guatemala border. You’ll need to hire a car and driver, cab it, or get a taxi to get there. They also have the bank there to pay the fee. Memo in the office can assist. You can see the form on line at https://www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/# to see the required information (but don’t do it there, that complicates things).
15:02 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Ok, thanks. The marina at Isla Navidad is asking for it for the reservation....
15:04 PP SV avant If you’re not in Mexico yet, just tell them you don’t have a tip yet because you’re not in Mexico yet.

When you get to Chiapas plan on losing a day to the process of getting your tip.
15:05 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Independence i believe if you purchase a boat from someone, they must cancel their TIP first. Then you can get your own.
15:05 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Ok, great. It would be too easy to do online, LOL !!
15:06 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Our boat is at Vista Mar....
15:09 PP SV avant Here’s and article on how to get one. https://www.bdoutdoors.com/boating/boating-tips/temporary-boat-importation-permit-mexico/

Doing it online can work if you have all the numbers (engine(s) and hull) and are in the USA. The shipping part is pretty rudimentary and can’t really handle out of USA addresses, and because they’re keyed to the boats HIN, a failed attempt ’locks up’ the system for that HIN making it impossible to do it in person.
15:10 REEF DANCER Jerry [Renaissance Marina] Oranjestad Aruba : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.518983,-70.037987&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:11 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
15:12 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
15:13 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer in aruba.
15:14 REEF DANCER Jerry Looking to go to curacao or bonaire next depends on that weather thing then wait for it then bvi the motherlode
15:24 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew You are going to need Mexican Liability Insurance. Purchase online through Novamar. Boat Documention should be your USCG document or Your Country of registry. The TIP, Velma's Yacht Service in PV can help you with that. She has a great service close the Marina.
15:43 DreamCatcher Henri somebody here where to find the COVID Statistics of the number o days to reach 70% vaccination, for all countries.
15:44 DreamCatcher Henri Hello
15:46 DreamCatcher Henri Is there somebody here knowing the internet address for the estimation of number of days to 70% COVID Vaccination ?
15:52 BISOU Robin And Tad You can look on worldometers.info for cases etc. for vaccination rates look here. https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations?country=OWID_WRL
15:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are people doing for intruder protection on hatches and companionways?
16:01 Katmandu - Terry I have a crew mate from Mexico that would like to join Katmandu sailing south to Panama. She is on a waiting list to get vaccinated. We are concerned that we are running out of time. We are in Nuevo Vallarta . Does anyone one have any advice where she good for and be vaccinated. She is willing to travel for a sure thing?
16:01 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce at night, you can make a custom rod to keep your hatch from being opened from the outside. As for inside the boat, we have wasp spray, spear guns and a machete. All are easily explained when you reach port. I’m sure others have other methods.
16:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
16:05 INDEPENDENCE - Richard We have Custom Stainless Steel drop in hatch boards... 1/4" rod. We can lock up the boat and get air, or lock ourselves in...
16:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Cool. Where did you have them built?
16:06 INDEPENDENCE - Richard We made them at home in Connecticut before we left...
16:08 DreamCatcher Henri @BISOU Robin And Tad
16:09 DreamCatcher Henri We could not find the statistics on amount of days untill 70% fully vaccination.
16:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
16:42 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.314939,-78.234976&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:43 AlohaToa-Tim Thank you so much , I am learning the ropes of paperwork lol (laugh). I’m in contact with Vilma now and looking at a re title for the boat as I am an Australian who bought a boat in Mexico with Californian papers .. I may not have it all in time for Barra .. but will try … I’ll definitely use Novamar … thank you (Thanks)
16:52 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Novamar is instant, pay online and it’s emailed to you
For boat docs, she’ll give you travel papers that are good until you get your permanent docs. Might take 6 months or more.
Tip should be handled by the same person doing your boat docs. That will be printed out immediately too. The tip does not follow the boat
19:27 AlohaToa-Tim Great (Awesome) ok, sounds like my best bet . I guess I will see y’all in Bara then . Super grateful thanks again (Thanks)
20:51 Katmandu - Terry Anyone know a fuel polish service in Nuevo Vallerta Nayarit Mexico ? I got freash water into one of my diesel fuel tanks . Probably 2-3 gallons of water with 60 gallons of diesel.
20:55 Last Arrow Vincent Water type of boat do you, do you have a day tank? Reason asking is water will sink to the bottom of the tank and can be drained out. Don’t ask me how I know. Let me look for the company I was going to us in NV but didn’t have once I learned about draining out the water.
21:00 Last Arrow Vincent Fuel polishing

Lance C. Lage, MD

O- +52.322.221.3543
M- +52.1.322.109.6430 MX
M- +1.619.993.1610 US
www.dieselpremier.com
21:03 Last Arrow Vincent As the water will sink to the bottom of the tank see if you can drank the water off. Don’t ask how it happened to me but I was going to have the fuel pumped out and polished but was able to drain off the water and have never had an issue….. won’t make that mistake again LOL

Tue, 10/19/2021
01:35 DreamCatcher Henri We have a stainless steel bars across the hatch. It would prevent an adult from entering (a child can). We are looking for a simple infra red cell at 2 ft height with delayed strong alarm. Delay the alarm to prevent the localisation of the triggering device.
06:05 Captain Dietmar @Road Less Traveled welcome to the Panamá Posse
06:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Did you have the bars custom made?
06:37 Road Less Traveled Hello all, I am Jeff, my Lagoon 421, Road Less Traveled, is undergoing a major refit in La Paz, Mexico. I plan to set sail for Panama mid November. I have never sailed the Pacific side of Central America and would appreciate any words of wisdom as well as hooking up with others making the transit.
06:50 Road Less Traveled [null] La Paz, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.147327,-110.369047&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:04 Road Less Traveled Jody is my partner in crime but still works so she flys in and out to join me. On this Posse journey I will have Irv, a very crusty old sailor, and Ryan, a young eager newbie, joining us for the transit.
07:06 Road Less Traveled [null] Playa SN-S LA MARINA DEL PALMAR, Zona Central, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.153180,-110.328092&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:09 DreamCatcher Henri No, it is a standard 1 inch round s/s bar with a terminal as thiis

07:09 DreamCatcher Henri [Photo]
07:19 LUMOS - Jeremiah Buenos días! Has anyone here had good luck with a Mechanic and Electrician in Linton Bay, Panama? We are limping west through San Blas and need to address some issues before we go back out to the islands. Thanks in advance!
08:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
08:07 DreamCatcher Henri Obviously, thebterminal is permanentlyscrewed to the hatch frame.
08:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce As for alarms aqualarm.net has some systems. Not sure if they have a delay though.
08:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. My concern would be in using the hatch for an emergency escape. It would be nice if the bar(s) could be unlocked and removed.
08:19 Aegis, Mary/Ian
@🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce A Youtuber called Sailing Project Atticus did a great job on removable bars for the hatch and conpanionway. I’m pretty sure they had them made in Panama. I’m sure the episode is still available
08:51 PP SV avant On Avant we do nothing. We have motion activated solar powered lights we put up at anchor, and simply lock the boat up when we’re away. In our 8 years of cruising we don’t know of a boat on the pacific side that’s as boarded with I’ll intent when the crew was aboard. Here’s an article we wrote a while back on security.

https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/ready-aye-ready/
09:22 walt knot right Great article Rob
09:25 PP SV avant Thanks Walt!
09:33 Sea Bella Kathy Did I miss the answer about Zarpe papers? Who? What? Where?
09:36 PP SV avant

I would suggest rethinking the wasp spray as a self defense tool.
Please check out the video here. I haven’t done a personal test, but I’m dubious about it’s effectness.

https://youtu.be/YWj4xuacbyY
09:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
09:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. I did see that video.
10:03 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hi Rob. This is a great article. Thank you for sharing. Definitely rethinking a few things.
10:19 Dreamer @Rob Murray it’s just for the eyes, just like bear spray. I’ve used it one wasp nests, i can get bear spray instead, but this also doubles for wasps lol. The honest truth, if professional come on board, you are outgunned and outmanned. Hand over all you have and hope they don’t kill you.
10:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I just finished reading your article. Excellent!
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks for the great article. Some new stuff for us to try.
10:28 Dreamer @Rob Murray lol, ok watched the video, I’ll get a few cans of bear spray, they are cheap and easy to carry. Thanks 👍
10:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Agreed. I just found this video that looks interesting. YouTube.com/watch?v=c5mKEZwXZUs

I emails and found that Abus never followed through with a final product, but the do have telescoping window bars in several sizes. Slight modifications needed, but nothing too difficult to do.
10:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Amazon has them from the UK. I ordered two and will keep all posted.
12:20 Midnight B Richard [Photo]
12:21 Midnight B Richard See photo above - we had hatch and companionway guards made in Cartagena, Colombia
12:22 PP SV avant Maybe if you bring the wasp spray to the Barra kickoff we can do a posse test. I’m sure someone will drink enough rum to volunteer! ;)
13:55 Dreamer @Rob Murray lmao, your too funny. I wish i can be there.
15:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very nice. Thanks
15:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍😳
15:24 Captain Dietmar new marina in the Dominican Republic fee reduce from 1,75 x ft x night to 1 x ft plus a free welcome beer
15:24 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
15:25 Captain Dietmar MARINAPUERTO BAHIA
NORTHCOAST
15:49 Captain Dietmar for vessels in Panamá
Juan Boschetti in Shelter Bay Marina s in posession of your burgee , please email registration a
to pick up yours
17:14 Dreamer Thanks Dietmar
17:22 Road Less Traveled Any discounts on Panama Canal crossing?
17:24 Dreamer @Road Less Traveled yes, the preferred agent gives you a discount and shelter bay marina also gives a discount, as for the crossing itself, nope.
17:25 Road Less Traveled Who is the preferred agent?
17:26 Dreamer @Road Less Traveled Erick soemthing, it’s on the list somewhere. Let me look up his email and I’ll post.
17:27 Road Less Traveled Thanks
17:27 Dreamer [Photo]
17:27 Dreamer @Road Less Traveled info@centenarioconsulting.com

17:28 Dreamer Here you go, if you inquire, he’ll send you a list of everything you need. He’s really good and had his associate meet us the minute we arrived panama.
17:29 Road Less Traveled Did you wait in a cue to cross?
17:31 Dreamer My plans changed when i realized the heavy weather did damage to my boat. I had to have work done and shelter bay is doing more work before i arrive in Jan next year. I’m assuming I’ll need to cue as I’ll be crossing during the busy season. When i was there in July, cir was only a few days.
17:32 Dreamer Cue not cir
17:35 Road Less Traveled I will see what Erick says. I should be crossing early December.
17:37 Dreamer Are you crossing pacific to Atlantic? If so, pacific marinas like vista mar also gives discounts. If you stop in shelter bay to rest in Jan we can say hello. I’ll be getting my boat ready to cross the other direction.
17:37 Road Less Traveled I might stop at Shelter Bay. The Hollower Monkeys there are really creepy sounding, lol.
17:38 Dreamer Lol, it’s not bad at all, safest place in Panama, military base right there.
17:39 Road Less Traveled Yes, crossing Pacific to Atlanta. I am in La Paz right now in middle of major refit.
17:40 Dreamer Seems like everyone is always fixing something. Let’s chat before you leave, we might cross paths
17:40 Road Less Traveled I am hoping to depart La Paz around Nov 18
17:44 Dreamer Awesome 👍
17:46 Remedy-Karl [null] 1 de Junio 13, El Puerto, 83554 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.303566,-113.551340&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:54 IBEX - Florian Hello, I am Florian, with my wife Vicky (who will join soon here as well), we are on SY Ibex, we are Austrians, currently in Grenada, planning to leave towards the west / Central America in the next 1-2 weeks.
17:55 Road Less Traveled Hi Karl, we are in La Paz, on the Baja
17:56 Remedy-Karl Hi Jeff. We just arrived today. Can't wait to see Remedy tomorrow for the first time in 6 months!
17:57 Road Less Traveled We doing a major refit, hope to splash in a few weeks
17:57 BISOU Robin And Tad I don’t think anyone can accurately count the days until 70% vaccinated but if you look at the graphs for the countries listed you can pretty much work it out. I do think individual countries probably have their own predictions but you’d have to Google those separately.
22:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What time is the seminar at Downwind Marine on the 20th?
23:14 Captain Dietmar tomorrow 6-8 pm

Wed, 10/20/2021
08:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce See you there!
08:36 IBEX - Florian Does anyone happen to have any up to date info on the situation on / entering Los Roques?
@Dietmar: were you in contact with Hoanna, somehow, she does not respond to us anymore.
08:41 IBEX - Vicky Hi Everyone, I am Vicky from SY IBEX and together with my husband Florian we plan to sail from Grenada westwards. We look forward to crossing routes with some of you and to a good exchange on lime! (sail)
09:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s the place in Canon St, right?
09:49 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Is there a deal/rate for car rentals in Mexico I seem to recal that Dietmar had something worked out with Hertz
10:13 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy [Photo]
10:53 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley I seem to recall a link on the Panama Posse website that list various Insurance providers for Mexico, but now I can’t seem to find it. My insurance premium is coming due soon, and I’d like to shop around for a better deal.
11:30 Captain Dietmar I spoke with her last month
https://panamaposse.com/los-roques
11:37 IBEX - Florian Great thanks - Hoanna obviously lost her phone, that’s why she was not as responsive recently, we keep trying 😉
12:07 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone in recent contact with Fito Espinosa in Ensenada? Emailed and called with no response
16:54 YO-D-YO Dave We spoke to a person in the marina office and looks like they are ready for our arrival. Did not talk to Fito directly, we think.
16:59 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila 'Keedokee
17:59 No More Games - Bob Anyone have a recommendation for a diver and someone to watch our boat while we are away at Costa Baja in La Paz?
18:49 Road Less Traveled Hey Bob, is your boat at Marina Costa Baja?
19:08 nicole maison de sante Costa Baja is a great marina!
19:10 nicole maison de sante I have a bottom cleaner/diver for costa Baja Luis +52 612 157 7606. A marina worker can watch your boat for you. Unfortunately I don’t have a specific recommendation for that but you can talk to the marina about it
19:11 Road Less Traveled My boat was at Costa Baja before I put on hard for work and will return there before heading out… super secure and safe.
19:13 No More Games - Bob @Road Less Traveled yes
We have been here several times but only short stays. Likely we will leave the boat here for a couple of weeks before heading to PV
19:14 No More Games - Bob @Maison De Sante thank you

Thu, 10/21/2021
08:46 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Two questions re western panama - we are looking at heading northbound in January. How much will northern winds affect anchorages? 2) are there towns that have 4g cell coverage (does Boca Chica) or anywhere else that has a good Anchorage?
08:56 PP SV avant We loved western Panama, and we were there in January two years ago. There are enough sheltered anchorages but cell service is spotty. Boca chica is a great anchorage with cell coverage, many of the others are completely off the grid.
09:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How many of you are using Iridium GO!’s?
09:12 Remedy-Karl We are
09:12 No More Games - Bob We do
09:12 TranquiloMike We do also
09:13 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Yep
09:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow! That was quick. Thanks for the speedy replies. Are you happy with them? Any issues, besides slow speed?
09:15 Remedy-Karl It was easy! 😁
09:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It looks that way. How do you power yours? PredictWind has spare batteries, but I was hoping it could be hard wired to the boat 12vdc.
09:17 No More Games - Bob We went through PredictWind and they provide great support and flexibility to downgrade or suspend service
Had it 2 years - no issues
Have a US phone # for $10 per month extra for inbound calls at no cost
09:17 Remedy-Karl Hard wire
09:18 No More Games - Bob External antenna and hard wire
09:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce My finger is hovering over the Place Order button right now. 😀 Thanks
09:19 TranquiloMike Got mine thru PW, 12V hardwired, external marine antenna. It feels like a throwback to 80’s dialup tech, but I think it’s the best currently available for a reasonable price. I’m looking forward to starlink for marine use
09:19 Road Less Traveled Use zoleo here
09:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks everyone. From my reading it seems the antenna wire is rather thick and not very flexible. Meaning I probably can’t hide the wire in the pushpin tubing, right? How are people mounting the antenna?
09:22 Hope - Patrick On the Go q’s. Our experience…..They are great for texting, predict wind data and graphics. Email, was pretty good but we did have some transmit and receive emails not arrive. So-So on telephone calls, Do Not expect to do internet searches or links. This was our experience in the past. We suspended our account with predict wind (our provider) close to two years ago using a prior rev software. We also have an external antenna.
09:23 No More Games - Bob The antenna cable is thick coax
Probably 5/8”

09:24 No More Games - Bob Mounted the antenna to a stainless mast. Used the provided clamp
No elegant but works
09:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Can you get GRIB files for PredictWind with the Zoleo?
09:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ok, thanks. That was my concern (the mount looks a bit funky).
09:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I just chatted with a Zoleo rep online and it doesn’t currently support downloading GRIB files, but he did say, “It might be included on a future update.” That would be a great addition as the Zoleo is way less expensive than the Iridium GO!
09:46 PP SV avant Zoleo is more like an inreach or a newer gen spot than a go. It might do gribs in a future upgrade sounds a bit sketchy to me, it is a messaging/sms/tracking device.
09:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. Those were my thoughts as well.
09:51 No More Games - Bob There is an option to thread it on a mast and skip the clamp. Just be careful as the antenna housing is plastic so over tight could be an issue
10:03 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila FWIW we use Zoleo and have had good experience with it. The only drawback is that it doesn't notify you when you have messages, you have to manually download them. Could break a settings issue, IDK. But yes, it is strictly a messaging device. I have a shoreline weather forecaster who will be sending me daily weather updates based on our GPS position
10:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Thanks.
10:04 Road Less Traveled Cannot get GRIB files on Zoleo. I use FastSeas and that works via email on Zoleo
10:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good to know. Thanks.
11:58 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve @🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy thanks for the info
14:31 Gargoyle Wondering if anyone knows of a rigger in Costa Rica?
15:48 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Let me check with our friends on Nirvana. They had a ton of work done in Quepos and am pretty sure they know someone there.
15:57 Gargoyle Thanks!
16:44 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Hola Amigos! We just parked the car at Marina Puerto Escondido. Any Panama Posse peeps around that could dink us out to our boat in about an hour?
17:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks! Who are you using and how much, if I may ask?
17:37 NAVIGATOR - Dave I have a friend in the trade who has lived in Golfito part-time for many years. If there is a rigger there he should know. If Golfito would work for you I’d be happy to inquire.
17:44 Captain Dietmar ALERT VISTA MAR MARINA REPORTEDLY HAS RECENTLY HAD A HIGH INCIDENT RATE OF PETTY THEFT
PLEASE TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES
17:57 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone have any experience hooking up an AIS receiver to display in OpenCPN? New unit for me, unsure if the problem is on the software side or the hardware side or maybe a cabling issue???
17:57 PP SV avant Often the baud rate. Fuss with that and see how you do.
17:59 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Ok, I'll look at that. Is that a manual setting in OCPN?
18:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I have mine working with OpenCPN. I might be able to help, but not absolutely sure. Let’s discuss. Give me a call on my cell.
18:06 PP SV avant Yes. Also, it’s a bit fussy to get a gps antenna and an AIS working at the same time, so try without the gps and see how that goes.
18:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Doesn’t AIS require a GPS?
18:10 PP SV avant Yes, to calculate various stuff. But not to display. I’m not suggesting that as an end point, but as a troubleshooting step.
18:10 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Interesting...I'll unplug my Puck GPS and see if that does anything, thank you
18:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood.
19:16 Remedy-Karl My dive person in Puerto Peñasco that was supposed to arrange hydros on my scuba tanks left us high and dry, literally. Does anyone know if a place further down the Sea of Cortez that could help us out?

Fri, 10/22/2021
07:08 GypseaBLU- John/Kim Has anyone been hauled and had major fiberglass work done on their hulls in Shelter Bay, Panama? Was it a good experience, if so may I have their name? Thanks
09:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are people doing for web and blog hosting services?
10:09 YO-D-YO Mary We use WordPress for our website and blog. You can also get a blog site only.
10:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Who do you use as your provider?
11:30 IBEX - Florian We also use WordPress, easy and straight forward, no need for a separate provider, they also do host and you can directly pick your desired URL with them when setting up
11:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, good to know. Thanks.
12:02 Rick ATTENTION THE FLEET… I spoke with manager Angel E Becker of Max Industrias (marine products store) in Millenium Plaza, Colon, Panama. He will give Posse members a 10% discount. He also said he believes he is cheaper than Abernathy’s.
12:04 Rick That was from me Rick on Dad’s Dreams.
12:09 walt knot right Great job Rick
13:10 Captain Dietmar awesome thank you please email his info to dietmar @ panamaposse.com so we can add him to the discount list?
14:43 YO-D-YO Dave YO-D-YO and crew is checked into Ensenada, Mexico. Hotel Coral offered a service to move papers and payments at the consolidated check in office. Immigration, port captain, customs, TIP all done in one stop. Took just under two hours. Parks pass purchased at the Marina office. We have a crew member joining us before we leave so will need to visit the port captain again to clear all three of us out. If we had no additional crew we could have checked out w/o another visit. Credit card accepted for all fees.
14:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Great intel, thank you! If I may ask, what did it all come to to check in?
14:49 YO-D-YO Dave Cost? We have lots of receipts. No idea quite yet. Must take a break and try to sort out all the papers The park pass at 1500 pesos each was the biggest bite.
15:09 YO-D-YO Mary I think this is what we paid Cost in Pesos
TIP = $1139.61
Immigration $1188.00 (total for 2)
Port Captain $483.00 (total for 2)
Park Pass- (Pasaporte de la Conservacion) $1500.00 (per person)
15:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Very helpful, merci beaucoups mes amis
15:36 Captain Dietmar did you get a fishing license too ?
15:37 YO-D-YO Mary We already had our fishing licenses. I'm not sure how much they were.
15:42 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly You can purchase the Mexico fishing license online for $35 per person for a year. At least that is what it cost us last year.
16:26 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
16:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What paperwork did you have completed prior to leaving San Diego?
16:32 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila A buddy of mine who's coming down for the Baja Haha wants me to drive down to the border with him next week and get all the paperwork done before we shove off for Ensenada. Seems like that might be unnecessary based on Dave & Mary's seamless experience clearing in. Thoughts?
16:34 PP SV avant Ensenada is the easiest clear in or out on the posse route. Any of the marinas will drive you over, or you can get a taxi. I would do it in Ensenada.
16:36 PP SV avant If you’re on a USA cruising licence (i.e. you’re a non-USA boat), you should cancel your cruising licence before you leave the USA. If you reach the USA east coast before it expires, or decide to come back to California, you can’t renew it.
16:44 Last Arrow Vincent Just to add to cancel the US cruising permit, also if you had any non US crew on board or join you on your boat check them out of US with customs as well. My wife got sent to US secondary 6 months later when we were returning to Canada with a night over in LA, see wasn’t impressed with me. LOL
16:56 Midnight B Richard We didn't want the hassle of wiring a fixed antenna, so took the risk of using only the built-in one, with an option to mount the device high on our bimini. As it turned out, the Iridium Go worked perfectly across the Atlantic from right inside the cockpit. Pacific coverage might be a different story however.
16:57 Gargoyle Yes, please! Hoping we can get the work done in Costa Rica
17:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s interesting. Thanks for the info.
17:11 IBEX - Florian The way the Iridium satellite system is set up, there is no difference in coverage wherever you are on the globe, so Pacific is no different than Atlantic coverage. We do the same, ie no separate antenna, just have the device in the cockpit (we use the handheld instead of the GO but same story). In addition we do have an _active_ USB cable long enough, that the computer can stay down below in particular in bad weather.
17:14 YO-D-YO Dave @SephinaJosh Ensenada check in... The agent we had was checking in four or five boats. I understand the Haha has nearly two hundred. Don't know how many will be checking in, but it will likely more than four in line with you in Cabo.
17:18 TranquiloMike I used Wix. I’d never done web design and got something limping along reasonably easily

svtranquilo.org if you want to take a peek. I have tested more on computer than phone.
17:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. It looks nice, even on my phone. Great job!
18:34 Captain Dietmar [null] Terminal 1, 3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.733346,-117.198356&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:41 Medea-Darryl Hello to all and fair winds
Not sure what or how I’m supposed to introduce here but here goes
56yr old Australian who decided to stop work and sail
Onboard my Bavaria 46 full time for 2 years now, bought the boat in Greece and now in Cartagena Colombia
I will be heading north to Bay Islands Honduras mid November and was hoping to find a buddy boat or 2 to do the trip with
Looking forward to meeting some of you along the way
18:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Looking for a good anchorage between Ensenada and Turtle Bay to break up the passage. Thoughts?
19:02 PP SV avant Mag bay is just about it.
19:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s south of Turtle Bay. I’m looking for a good anchorage north of Turtle Bay to break up the trip from Ensenada.
19:12 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We stopped at San Quintin on our way down from Ensenada before Turtle.
19:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How was it?
21:15 GenM Do big @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @YO-D-YO Dave hello , there is an option, not readily known, of getting a park pass for the vessel, with the crew names listed for around 1200 P , ask a broker
21:17 Captain Dietmar plenty of spots loginto goodnautical and see details and comments on 5 to 6 of them
21:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I did and found there weren’t really good comments on the ones I was looking at.
21:26 Aegis, Mary/Ian @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce San Quintin, San Carlos, Playa Maria, Cedros.
21:27 Aegis, Mary/Ian @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce oops forgot Bahia Colnett. 1st one after Ensenada
21:29 Aegis, Mary/Ian Loved that stretch. day hopped to Turtle Bay
21:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes, I looked at those on goodnautical, but felt they were all represented in not very favorable light. Have you any experience with any of those, and if so, do you have one that stands out over the others as a good anchorage?

Maybe I’m just being picky, but would like to get feedback from personal experience.
21:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁
21:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good to know, so it was a good way to break up the passage to Turtle Bay?
21:58 Aegis, Mary/Ian Those were the anchorages we stopped at. We day hopped from Ensenada to Turtle Bay. As I mentioned we loved that section. I will dig through my notes tomorrow to provide you more details. Its a beautiful coast widely ignored because the Haha “says so”.
22:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good one. 😁 Sounds worth taking our time down to Turtle Bay. If you do find some notes, that would be great. Thanks for the info.
23:03 Medea-Darryl [Cholon] Isla Barú Cartagena, Bolívar Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.164320,-75.668813&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Sat, 10/23/2021
07:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler When we came down with the CUBAR, they arranged for the officials to came to the marina. Everyone was able to check in right there. Rather than going to the office.
09:22 PP SV avant [Photo]
10:40 Aegis, Mary/Ian @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Hi Bruce. I’m sure I have more comprehensive notes stashed somewhere but can’t find them. These notes are from my log.

Bahia Colonett - 66 nm from Ensenada. Anchored in front of the gorge in the cliff. 27 ft of water. A little rolly, but comfortable. Caught a Yellowtail just outside of the anchorage while underway.

San Quintin - 47 nm from Colonett. Anchored in 25 ft. Nice anchorage, great views of the volcanos. Very little roll. Should have stuck around longer.

Bahia San Carlos - 61 nm from San Quintin. Anchored in 26 ft of water. Open Road anchorage, minimal swell.

Bahia Playa Maria - 69 nm from B. San Carlos. Anchored in 21 ft. Very low gradient bottom. Really nice spot, A little bit of swell got in. Great beach. Among our favourite spots.

Isla Cedros - 61 nm from Maria. Anchored in 40 ft, north of the village. Steeper gradient. pick your spot based on sea conditions and wind. Open road, but nice and calm. Big nuggets on the beach also in the anchorage. Our chain wrapped around one.

Turtle Bay - 37 nm. from Cedros anchorage. Time your passage through Dewey Channel carefully. Tidal currents are strong. Watch for fishing floats.

10:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you so much! This is very helpful information!! ❤️
13:05 Wild Blue-Ed Hello fleet! Wild Blue (previously Plan Sea) is an Island Packet 45 built in 1999 that we bought in 2019. The prior owner sailed her from San Diego with the HaHa and later the Pacific Puddle Jump as far as New Zealand before shipping the boat back to the West Coast. We’ve completed two seasons in Baja, returning to the US to cruise the California central coast. This year we’re determined to break out of this pandemic associated rut. The boat’s ready to go and so are we. When we get to Panama we’ll decide which way to go—Atlantic or South Pacific. We’re a husband and wife crew (Ed and Katie) that follows orders from Rigley, our British Pit/Rottweiler mix who tells us how long we can stay at sea! Right now we’re in Ensenada, leaving 11/7 and looking forward to meeting up in December.
13:13 IBEX - Vicky Hi Wild Blue, welcome and great to see that we are not the only ones who have not decided on Carribean vs South Pacific for this season. We, Florian and Vicky on IBEX, are currently in Grenada and will start moving west soon.
13:15 Wild Blue-Ed Thanks for the welcome. Yes, watching and waiting to see what covid does before we commit.
13:37 Papasierra - Keith Hola PanamaPosse. I am Keith on PappaSierra, a Morgan 382 currently in San Carlos, Mexico. I just bought the boat in March and have been sailing around here over the summer season but we'll be heading across to the Baja mid-December and then south. Look forward to meeting and sailing with you all soon.
16:07 SilhouetteL Hi Papasiera, we are also in San Carlos. Silhouette is on the hard in the work area now. We’ll be diligently working for about 10 days but would love to meet up while we’re here.
16:08 SilhouetteL Anybody else in San Carlos, MX?
16:09 Remedy-Karl Not yet, but hopefully in a couple weeks.
16:15 Papasierra - Keith I know there are some but there's probably more than the ones I know of. Is there a way to see what boats have listed as their current location? The ones I know of are satori, taku, lokani - all on A dock at Marina San Carlos, which is where I am. Actually, I'm currently anchored in algodones Bay but I will be back tomorrow
16:21 Captain Dietmar start your tracks
https://panamaposse.com/tracking
16:22 Captain Dietmar to be added to tracking follow the instructions on the bottom of that screen
alternatively drop your location pin into the chat
16:45 SilhouetteL Marina Seca San Carlos
https://goo.gl/maps/N89NoZCU64jyU5fq7
16:47 Papasierra - Keith [null] Unnamed Road, 85503 Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.965161,-111.112843&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:47 SilhouetteL Getting our new lithium batteries in and other boat stuff. When we splash we’ll turn on tracking and satellite phone.
16:48 Papasierra - Keith With luck I'll be driving up to Tucson next weekend to pick up my satellite phone
16:50 Dreamer @Wild Blue-Ed Hi Ed, our boats in Panama, Shelter bay on the hard. We plan on heading back in Jan and heading across the South Pacific. If you stop by Shelterbay eastbound, say hi. Or maybe we will both be heading west with the Trades.

Sun, 10/24/2021
06:30 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] C. 7, Provincia de Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.979884,-84.835400&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:32 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Cocos Island, Costa Rica - ORGASMIC!!! (!!)(!!)
08:07 REEF DANCER Debbie Hi. Reefdancer heading to BVI from Aruba later this week. Anyone with recent experience checking in there?? Appreciate any help as websites offer some conflicting information. Thanks
08:18 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We use PredictWind
08:26 Outventure juergen and Iris We use siteground, have wordpress installed.
Id wait for black friday week, there will probably be a deal out there.
Www.sailingoutventure.com (just starting)
10:43 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 16:00 UTC
11:40 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky After 10 days 300 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Costa Rica to the Cocos
Island, we are back on our boat in Quepos.

We saw hundreds of hammerhead sharks, numerous Galapagos sharks, many Whitetip sharks, and probably a dozen tiger sharks!!!

There were many cleaning stations with cleaner fishes like angels, barbers, triggers, parrots, etc. it’s amazing to see the big sharks and other large pelagic fish be cleaned by the smaller fish!!

We saw a few Mamoth Groupers the size of a VW Bug. They hunt small sharks, but we didn’t see that…

The yellowfin tunas were 7-10’ / 500-2000 lbs. Seriously! I love to see how fast they move when hunting. Spectacular display of a predator pelagic!!

Toss in a few big ass 6’ moray eels, a couple of cute octopuses and a lonely turtle…

Before you die, cocos island will reward you a new sense of how lucky we are.

~Lucky Chucky
15:02 Sailing Bohemia Greetings all. We are Tom and Pedro from Sailing Bohemia and are ao excited to be traveling south towards Panama this year. Currently in Puerto Vallarta. See you all out there.
15:30 SilhouetteL Sounds amazing!! What is the permitting process and cost for the Cocoas?
15:45 Papasierra - Keith Looks amazing. Interestingly remote location for a theme park??
16:10 Sea Trial Toni @No More Games - Bob
16:35 Captain Dietmar
FYI

The Autoridad Maritima de Panama / Panama Maritime Authority has issued instructions that vessels arriving Panama with an US State registration such as Delaware, Calidornia and Florida can not do check in, check out, port clearance or crusing permits unless a proper International registration is presented. So USCG documentation is the new norm for PANAMA.

17:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa Our PP man in Costa Rica is Don Ernesto. He can do it for a few hundred dollars?
17:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa Think Michael Criton's Jurassic Park
17:58 TAKU Bob & Etta You went on a live aboard boat, may I ask which one.?
18:27 Eliana - Warren Hi all. My last day at work was last Friday, and I am in full get ready mode. I should also hopefully be able to make the Monday call now. I am hoping to contact other boats headed south from the Chesapeake outside Hatteras. I am currently in Norfolk, and will be sailing to Puerto Rico.
18:28 TranquiloMike I like your YouTube videos!
18:58 Papasierra - Keith (Congratulations) congratulations

Mon, 10/25/2021
07:29 Mira - Glenn [null] 34 Kaya J. N. E. Craane, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.155699,-68.279330&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:33 Mira - Glenn Hello. We are Pam and Glenn aboard sv Mira, Antares 44 cat. We going from Bonaire to Sea of Cortez this season and will be pleased to connect with all particularly those heading that direction
07:36 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey all, I asked the other day and didn't get any responses. Thought I'd try one more time. Does anyone know a Yanmar mechanic that could work in Linton Bay, Panama? Thanks!
07:54 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Bocas Condo] calle D (Calle 4ta y calle 5ta) Isla Colón Bocas del Toro Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.338708,-82.241799&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:58 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are in Bocas del Toro. But Delta Swizzler Is up on hard. In the Bocas Service Yard in Almarante
.
07:58 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
08:02 No More Games - Bob Group voice call started.
08:03 Last Arrow Vincent Group call ended.
08:03 Road Less Traveled Group voice call started.
08:03 walt knot right Two more hours before the call
08:04 Road Less Traveled Group call ended.
08:39 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [null] C. B SN-I, La Península, 85480 Heroica Guaymas, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.897911,-110.890238&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:39 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [null] C. B SN-I, La Península, 85480 Heroica Guaymas, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.897281,-110.890567&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:42 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah call shelter bay, the mechanic is based in Colon i think and they come out. I don’t have the contact info on me, but they might be willing to travel to Linton for you.
08:58 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks
08:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa Howdy Glenn & Pam! We are in Quepos, Costa Rica heading south. Please keep track of us and ping me if we cross paths for we spent 2 seasons in the Sea of Cortez and have a lot of info to share with you...
09:00 Ho’okipa-Lisa Agressor
09:03 PP SV avant Walt, are you doing the call this week?
09:03 Remedy-Karl It's scheduled for an hour from now
09:12 Green Flash [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.672117,-79.145127&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 Green Flash Green Flash on roite from Pearlas Islands Panama to isla Taboga in the Canal Zone
09:13 Captain Dietmar WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 45 MINUTES
09:14 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] 5104 Neptune Square, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.186374,-119.240324&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:33 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482309,-79.943695&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:38 Hope - Patrick [null] Unnamed Road, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482926,-79.943161&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:40 Hope - Patrick Still learning “Line”. The last Panama location was sv Hope. I don’t see our contact info with my post.
09:41 Hope - Patrick ????? Ok now I’m confused as I didn’t want that post to be a response to Sephora-Josh. Hahaha
09:42 Papasierra - Keith If you're near Toketee it came across just fine. Shows that it came from Hope and did not come across as a reply to anybody
09:47 SV Early Bird- Peter Group voice call started.
09:52 walt knot right [Government Center Cafeteria] 12000 Government Center Pkwy Fairfax, VA 22035 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.854041,-77.356510&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 Hope - Patrick Thanks Keith
09:53 walt knot right Just got my third shot. Waiting the obligatory 15 minutes
09:59 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina I believe galvez who works for delta Mike marine comes out to linton
10:05 SilhouetteL [null] SON 124, Ranchito Campestre, El Caballito, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.955937,-111.051147&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:07 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] Paseo de los Cocoteros, Flamingos, 63735 Las Jarretaderas, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.707486,-105.302100&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:10 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina San Carlos] Manlio Fabio Beltrones SN 85506 Guaymas, Sonora Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.947933,-111.054224&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:25 PP SV avant Please know that weather models (gribs, windy, many weather sites) tend to underestimate storm and stronger wind events.

Pacific curated nhc/noaa forecasts can be found here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marine/offshores_eastpac.php

Caribbean curated forecasts can be found here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marine/offshores.php
10:42 PP SV avant Following up on ‘Lucky Chuckies’ comments on checking in and out of Costa Rica, you can check in and out yourself (without an agent) and the actual government fees are low (as I recall zero check in, and something like $20usd checkout). Takes about 1/2 a day on each end. Agents, while convenient, are not required. They were required at the height of covid19, but can now be done by the captain again.
10:44 PP SV avant That’s for the 90 day permit. For the two year permit, get an agent. The papers for that are Kafka-esque.
10:45 DreamCatcher Henri @🦜Knot Right, SV/Walt
10:46 nicole maison de sante FYI- for people with state registered boats wanting USCG registration, your boat cannot be owned by an LLC or a trust, it must be in your name only.
10:47 DreamCatcher Henri Is there someone here who can give me an idea of marina prices in Santa Marta Colombia . I read here 2 USD per foot plus water and electricity. Is that correct ?
10:49 DreamCatcher Henri Is there someone here who can give me an idea of marina prices in Santa Marta Colombia . I read here 2 USD per foot plus water and electricity. Is that correct ?
10:50 Road Less Traveled Group call ended.
11:11 SAN Those of you from last year will remember me as anchor chain enthusiast. :) I can now report that I have made available a lite version of my iOS / Android anchorchaincalculator app available as a free online web app. It allows you to calculate the anchor load, the required minimal chain length and a few other things as a function of weather data and vessel characteristics. This is the link to the lite version: http://anchorchaincalculator.com . Comments as always welcome! Cheers, Mathias
11:14 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hi Henri. I am a 40 foot Cat and we paid .78 cents a foot a night at Santa Marta Marina. Their prices break significantly the longer you stay. Their big deal is if you pay for 30 days you get 10 days free...so 40 for the price of 30. That's what we did.
11:32 Ho’okipa-Lisa FYI - Costa Rica 2 year cruising permit. Agent: Ernesto Andrade Conejo
email: paramares@hotmail.com
Ernesto handled everything. Wasn’t complicated. Just our LLC docs (Certificate of Good Standing, and Articles of Organization that needed to be Apostilled) that made it more of an issue. Took a few days to arrange and cost about $90. Then just needed to provide the signed 2 year slip agreement with the marina and sign two docs for agent to rep us to gov. Of the $750 we paid half was to translated the documents to Spanish. The cruising permit is only for the boat. Our visas as tourists is for 90 days so we must leave CR and return to get a new visa. Having the contract with the marina also gave us a discount on our slip. Marina Pez Vela is great and the Yard is excellent. It is run by an American who has put together a very professional team. We highly recommend this yard for any work.
11:39 Ho’okipa-Lisa Coming from the north, Nicarauga to Costa Rica, we checked in at Marina Papagayo whereby agent extraoridaire Don Ernosto made our landing soft and all the immigration & custom officials came to us. Ernesto had all the paperwork ready and we just got the officials to stamp the documents. Whereas, if you do a self checkin, at least in northern Costa Rica, we believe that a ship has to achor outside Playa Cocos, tender into shore, tie up, and make your way to the various offices and whatnot. This is all BEFORE, Marina Papagayo, Marina Los Suenos or Marina Pez Vela will allow you to tie-up for fuel and/or at a slip. Did I get that right Rob???
11:45 PP SV avant Yes, that’s correct. You anchor, land, land via dinghy, and visit port captain and immigration in town, then the airport for the 90 day permit. Takes about 1/2 day. Saves ~$350.

If (like many posse members) you’re transiting Costa Rica for a few weeks or a month, using an agent is a pretty big bite budget wise.
11:51 Ho’okipa-Lisa Factor in the $100 roundtrip taxi ride to the airport in Liberia?
11:59 Tulum5- Michele/Chad What’s a total checkin cost if you’re only in CR for a month?
11:59 PP SV avant In a normal season, you can usually spit that with other cruisers (we did with two others), or grab the bus (runs every ~30min, costs $2).

The convenience of an agent is undeniable. So is the cost. My proud Scots heritage denies me the ability to splash out when budget diy options are available.
12:01 Tulum5- Michele/Chad What’s the cost for an agent in CR?
12:04 SAN there is no need for a taxi to go to airport liberia. a much cheaper bus is starting from playa del coco downtown with destination liberia that can drop you off at a junction where the airport is. it is then about a km walk.
12:13 PP SV avant If I recall correctly, DIY, about $20 plus transport fees (free in, about $20 for the exit zarpe). If you use an agent, agent fees are significant (north end it’s ~$350, south end somewhat less, ~$250 last I heard.

It’s a convenience vs $ trade off.
12:15 PP SV avant We took a cab so we could ‘make it’ in one day. (We started checkin later in the day). The bus would have worked for us if we started earlier. ;)
12:18 DreamCatcher Henri Thank youfor the info . Is marina Santa Marta same as Santa Marta Igy ?
12:20 Ho’okipa-Lisa Berte, you're in way better shape than me!!
12:22 SAN wasn’t too bad, actually, but yes, the walk is in blistering sun with no protection...
12:27 SAN when you approach the liberia airport, by foot or cab, use the first entrance. this one is closest to the customs office. there are no signs - you need to ask somebody that customs sends an official out to you.
12:31 Hope - Patrick @SAN interesting App on anchor chain length. Is there a price break for PP members?
12:35 SAN unfortunately not - it is too difficult for me to program that financial side above the very basics. But for Apple devices, the way Apple charges in different countries, the US customers have already a bargain of a couple of $... policy of Apple.
12:47 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Does anyone know a good (fast) place to get chain re-galvanized?
12:47 PP SV avant Which country?
12:48 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Mexico/ Panama?
12:59 Captain Dietmar thank you !!!
13:01 Captain Dietmar galvanizadora rubigal gualdalajara
Google it
did mine 4 years ago
hot dip ask for cleaning and double hot dip takes 2-3 weeks
13:11 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Thanks very much for the info-
15:41 Katmandu - Terry Does any know if the Copper Canyon train (train) is back up and running from/to Chihuahua
16:13 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Sorry missed the call again busy working on the boat in the yard 😩
16:28 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Who in Ensenada works with CAT diesels? I have a CAT D330 as my main propulsion, although it runs fine, engine operating temp varies with RPM; in other words, even though I've replaced the thermostat twice it isn't regulating temp. Off the record, the parts manager at the local CAT dealership recommended that I wait until we get down to Mexico, as they're MUCH more familiar with the D330/3304 series. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.
19:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are people using for digital logbooks as opposed to traditional paper logbooks?

I’ve been doing some research and have found a few but don’t want to put out the bucks just to try.

Thanks
20:24 Hope - Patrick Interesting question.
21:26 Sailing Bohemia If you're comfortable getting geeky, I love https://saillogger.com/. It's all automatic, route, wind speed/dir, etc. you can just add notes afterward... or not if you're lazy like me :-)
21:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Interesting. Is it a app for your computer? I couldn’t find much info on the website. Mac and/or Windows?
21:51 Sailing Bohemia It will take some hacking. It needs a some computer you can leave on at least throughout the sail (possibly 24x7) and can connect to your instruments. Most folk including us use a Raspberry Pi for this. It gets seriously geeky from this point so I'll spare the group, but happy to chat more just DM if you're interested. More at https://saillogger.com/faq/
21:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I found the FAQ page. Some good info but not complete.
21:57 PP SV avant OpenCPN has a log book plug-in. Price is right (free).

https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opencpn:opencpn_user_manual:plugins:logs:logbook
22:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Interesting. I’ll check it out. An experience with it?
22:15 PP SV avant Never used ‘seriously’. Seemed to work ok when I played with it.
22:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ok. Thanks.

Tue, 10/26/2021
08:05 Captain Dietmar we use a physical logbook but it's a printed excel sheet so you can always use excel as a digital version
additionally we log NMEA 0183 via opencpn to a file
08:06 Captain Dietmar works great
09:04 Gargoyle Hola Tom and Pedro!!
09:35 Captain Dietmar
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LATEST FLEET UPDATE 2021-10-24

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11:02 Remedy-Natalie We registered our almost 3 years ago and it is owned by a LLC. Have the rules changed?
11:06 nicole maison de sante My apologies; LLC is ok but a trust is not
11:07 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley @🦜panamaposseDietmar How do I get the rental car discount in Chiapas. Last time I had to cancel my reservation and make a new one while I was at the counter. I would like to get the Panama Posse discount upfront.
11:08 Captain Dietmar https://hertzmexico.com/?accion=renta-auto-hertz&oferta=renta-un-auto-con-posse

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11:20 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley @🦜panamaposseDietmar Got it. Thanks!
11:46 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi This is not true, my boat is coast guard documented and owned by my trust. Although, I have heard of problems checking into countries when the boat is owned by a trust or an LLC. Even Mexico
12:41 nicole maison de sante @Wind Drift - Blair ok thanks. Our broker had told us otherwise when we purchased our boat a couple years back. I appreciate the clarification
13:30 YO-D-YO Dave Any alternative for diesel in Ensenada? The rain broke the pumps at Hotel Marina Coral. Viva Mexico!
18:52 Captain Dietmar there is a yard and another marina in downtown ensenada
20:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So, back to the hatch security bars topic. I received the Abus window bars today. They were only $59 on Amazon and are perfect for the job. They aren’t stainless but have a corrosive protective layer. I’ll just watch them and take care of any rust that will develop.
20:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce There are a couple of modifications I need to do. 1. Enlarge the mounting holes so they will fit over 4 studs I will screw into the hatch opening walls. 2 purchase 4 tamper proof screws and spacers to act as studs to hold the bars in place. 3. Drill a hole in one of the bars for a lock.
20:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
20:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
20:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce The assembly telescopes to adjust to the hatch opening and the lock will prevent it from being removed.
23:01 PP SV avant Iirc, Baja naval in Ensenada has a fuel dock. Ask coral to call ahead and make sure the pumps work there.

Wed, 10/27/2021
07:29 O2 ☸️ Good morning everybody. Any advice which shop in SAN Diego has Garmin CCU ‘s (Reactor 40) in stock? We fly across the border from PV and we hope to buy one. Our autopilot has a data attitude problem and after diagnosis, we need a brand new CCU( whereas the one that’s broken is only 3 years old) Thanks!
07:29 O2 ☸️ 2 years
13:10 No More Games - Bob We are looking to cross from Baja Sur ending up in PV in the first 10 days or so of November. If anyone with a MV is interested in a buddy boat setup let us know.
13:13 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi West marine in shelter island is probably your best bet
17:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa If WestMarine doesn't have it try: Shelter Island Electronics (Ed Hanson/ shay ) – 619-223-2182; • Explorer Marine Service (Peter) – 619-223-2158; Revolution Marine Outfitting (Brian) – 619-403-1148. Good luck!!!
18:17 TranquiloMike Has anyone had problems connecting to their iridium go after the recent firmware update? Suddenly I can’t connect - getting a msg “cannot connect communicate with iridium go”
18:18 No More Games - Bob I did have a problem
Got a weird message so I did the update and all is well now.
19:27 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
19:28 Captain Dietmar Panama Posse Latin Kick off Party tomorrow
Thursday Oct 28th
16:00 - 23:00 At California Yacht Marina - We got a full house !!!
See you there !
22:33 O2 ☸️
Thanks Wind Drift andHo’okipa. ! The CCU has been found with Shelter Island Eletronics. Happy about that!

Thu, 10/28/2021
08:13 Tulum5- Michele/Chad NMG - Bob- we’re not a M/V but we will be going from Frailes direct to La Cruz in the next 10 days, coming down from Escondido.
08:51 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Ayres Hotel Chula Vista] 1710 Millenia Ave Chula Vista, CA 91915 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.617960,-116.969032&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:00 No More Games - Bob Chad
Well I’d love to understand your plans and see if going together makes sense
We need to clear out of Costa Baja before the 15th and have a res at Marina Riviera. In Back in California as of last night, but looking for a window to return to the boat
16:40 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:40 Captain Dietmar yep
16:41 PP SV avant Looks light. Have more in the rental car? ;)
16:44 Salacia / Peter Anyone headed over from Glorietta Bay?
16:56 Ho’okipa-Lisa Gracias Don Mario Suazo!!!
17:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Make sure both the App and the Iridium have been updated.
17:43 TranquiloMike I just figured it out. I had enabled a VPN on my phone and the Iridium doesn’t play well with a VPN. Thank you.
17:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good to know. Thanks for that tidbit of info.
17:57 No More Games - Bob I learned that the hard way as well
23:31 SVAKIA-Rick Had a wonderful time at the Panama Posse meet and greet in Chula Vista tonight. Thank you Dietmar for putting this together!

Fri, 10/29/2021
11:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ditto that! Fantastic time. Than you!
11:56 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thank you Dietmar my Gestalt inspiration
15:56 Ho’okipa-Lisa Lessons learned…after 3 years, we just did a Barnacle Buster back flush on our main Cummins engine. Boy it was filthy with barnacles and whatnot!!! We last did the flush in Marina Del Rey, California 3 years ago. We learned that in warmer waters, we should back flush the engine annually or every 1000 hours. Thank goodness we didn’t break down at sea!!! Lesson learned…
18:11 YO-D-YO Mary Sounds like we missed a great time. YO-D-YO is in Turtle Bay!
18:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It was good. We missed you. Glad you made it to Turtle Bay. Did you overnight along the way or go nonstop?

Sat, 10/30/2021
10:15 Captain Dietmar can you drop a location pin and take a picture of the Anchorage please ?
12:58 Captain Dietmar if you have your burgee please take pictures with it and let us know where you are
13:11 TranquiloMike [Photo]
13:11 TranquiloMike Here are in San Diego waiting for the haha to take off on Monday.
13:29 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
13:30 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Orion and crew in Mexico City, on the way to Chiapas.
13:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
13:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Docked at Chula Vista Marina.
13:54 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Sitting in Barra waiting for ours to show up
16:37 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
16:37 Last Arrow Vincent Just finishing off the last of the annual maintenance in La Paz, Barra bound !
16:48 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
16:48 Last Arrow Vincent uno mas
16:50 Road Less Traveled Still have a couple more weeks of refit in LaPaz before heading south
18:04 Ho’okipa-Lisa Wonderful Patrick!!! Are you heading south?
18:06 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Nope… Heading North.
18:06 PP SV avant I have heard drinking margaritas makes them arrive sooner. YMMV.
18:06 Ho’okipa-Lisa I got a jug of Canadian Maple Syrup!!! Do you have any good recipes?
18:08 Remedy-Karl 1 part maple syrup, 4 parts whiskey. Candied bacon garnish.
18:10 PP SV avant 2 parts maple syrup 2 parts Canadian (rye) whiskey 1/2 part low salt soy sauce. Brush on bbq ribs.
18:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good grief. Now you are making me hungry!
19:37 Papasierra - Keith 1 part maple syrup, 4 parts bourbon. Keep the syrup on board for bartering with Canadians, drink the bourbon.
19:48 Captain Dietmar the burgees have arrived at the marina . pls ask in the office
20:03 Captain Dietmar anyone in San diego still ?
I got some 5 micron water filters which arrived late !
20:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re here until mid-November.
23:05 Captain Dietmar thank you very very much !

Sun, 10/31/2021
06:25 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi It must’ve worked!! Burgees are here!
08:22 Second Set -Chip Hello Panama Posse fleet! We are Chip and Kristina on the catamaran "Second Set." This is our first Panama Posse rally. Our homeport is Eugene, Oregon, USA. Currently, we are in Shelter Bay Marina, Colon, Panama. Our plans are to sail the San Blas islands, then through the canal after the new year, and north up to Mexico on the Pacific side. We hope to meet many of you on our journey.
09:13 Sea Bella Kathy [Photo]
09:14 Sea Bella Kathy Leaving Ensenada for the Haha tomorrow 9am!
09:30 walt knot right Safe journey and have fun
09:40 PP SV avant Glad I could help. :D
10:22 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ahoy and welcome!! Please track your position on Predict Wind so we can cross paths:)
10:40 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Hopefully you can stop by Vista Mar Marina to see Knot Right after you cross the Canal. Panamá has some scenic country.
10:41 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jeariene, what are your thoughts about Boca Chica as an achorage for 2-4 days?
10:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
10:43 Medea-Darryl Interested to hear more about your planned route up to Mexico
Planning to do that myself next year
10:48 walt knot right Chucky, Jeariene and I haven't traversed the canal yet, so no personal info. But others in this group have said nothing but good things (other than excessive rain during the rainy season which is soon to end).
15:47 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE call tomorrow morning Monday 15:30 UTC for ATLANTIC / CARIBBEAN and 16:00 UTC for the PACIFIC
16:42 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Group voice call started.
16:43 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Group call ended.
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19:28 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey Chip. We are also in Shelter Bay, we just arrived today. Perhaps you saw us trick or treating down the docks with out two boys 😁 Would love to meet!
20:48 Road Less Traveled Those Howler Monkeys are extra creepy on Halloween 😂

Mon, 11/1/2021
08:03 YO-D-YO Dave [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.774021,-112.258172&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:03 YO-D-YO Dave We are anchored in Bahia Santa Maria for a couple days. A little bit of sailing, but mostly motoring or motor sailing to get here. Very quiet,, and only a few boats in our neighborhood
08:05 BAJA FOG You’re ahead of the HaHa fleet!
08:06 Green Flash [ShelterBay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369785,-79.950847&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:09 TAKU Bob & Etta [Playa Santo Domingo] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.868396,-111.845196&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:09 Second Set -Chip Hi Jeremiah, we are in slip charlie 12. Second Set a leopard 45 cat. Come on by and say hi, when this rain dies down.
08:10 YO-D-YO Dave Cell service: 4g in BSM. 2g in Turtle Bay.
08:15 walt knot right [Annandale Community Park] 4030 Hummer Rd Annandale, VA 22003 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.836818,-77.211135&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:17 walt knot right Jeariene and I are in Virginia celebrating my Granddaughter's 2nd birthday today. We will be on the call later
08:37 Captain Dietmar PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE starts in an hour at 15:30 UTC for the ATLANTIC / CARIBBEAN and at 16:00 UTC for the PACIFIC
08:47 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Ventura at Boca Raton] 2301 S Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 USA Boca Raton, FL 33432 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.327535,-80.075937&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 PP SV avant @Green Flash , how was your transit?
09:14 Green Flash It was very good, but had to spend the night on Lake Gatun. Toasted cheese would not work for 5 meals for the line handlers or they would have mutinied!!! Joan had to get creative in the galley.
09:21 YO-D-YO Dave You could almost hear the hangovers being cured from way down here!
09:28 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:54 PP SV avant Lightning density ‘pilot charts’ can be viewed at https://panamaposse.com/lightning-density

Any feedback?
09:55 Salacia / Peter Leaving the call as we have Baja haha nets this morning!
10:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Moon Valley Park] 502 W Coral Gables Dr (at 7th Ave) Phoenix, AZ United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.627853,-112.078542&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 PP SV avant https://vesselvanguard.com/. Maintenance program mentioned on this am’s call by @Last Arrow Vincent
10:04 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [null] Unnamed Road, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195048,-104.682579&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:10 BAJA FOG First one in Barra
10:10 BAJA FOG [Photo]
10:14 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Shelter Bay - I will be running an opencpn seminar Thursday from 4pm. Please try and load opencpn on your device before the session. I'll have copies of charts for Pacific mostly, so you don't need to download then ahead of time. It's around 50gb, so make sure you've got room on your computer, or a large thumb drive. If you have an Android phone as well, bring that too.
10:17 YO-D-YO Mary [Photo]
10:17 YO-D-YO Mary Non stop. There were 3 of us so we did 3 hours on 6 off. It worked well. We had a buddy boat to follow as well.
10:17 YO-D-YO Mary This is the anchorage at Bahia Santa Maria. Swimming and snorkeling on the agenda today.
10:19 PP SV avant Careful you don’t peak early. You need to save energy for sundowners.
10:22 YO-D-YO Mary Definitely!
10:22 SVBoundless [null] Carr Escénica, Lomas de Palmira, 23010 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.182642,-110.302998&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:22 Dreamer [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368800,-79.951411&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:23 Last Arrow Vincent [Marina Cortez] Márquez de León 2415 (esq. Topete) 23060 La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.155903,-110.324385&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:24 SV Early Bird- Peter [ShelterBay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369786,-79.950848&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:24 Medea-Darryl [I'm On A Boat] Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.415862,-75.547659&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:28 Mira - Glenn [null] calle 26a # 1b- 36, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.242240,-74.218238&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:29 Road Less Traveled If No More Games is out there, give me a shout…. Jeff
10:31 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335050,-82.245947&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:32 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
10:45 Second Set -Chip [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368382,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:05 BAJA FOG [Photo]
11:06 Sea Bella Kathy [Photo]
11:06 BAJA FOG First one in Barra on Baja Fog
11:08 BAJA FOG [Photo]
11:08 BAJA FOG Barra
11:09 BAJA FOG Baja Fog got to unbox them!
11:12 No More Games - Bob I’m here
11:12 Road Less Traveled Hi Bob, Jeff here
11:13 No More Games - Bob Hola
11:15 No More Games - Bob Hola
11:22 Road Less Traveled Doing refitvin LaPaz, in Marina del Palmar on the hard and moving to Marina Costa Baja in a week or so. Plan to head to PV around the 18th, then headed to Panama
11:26 No More Games - Bob Our boat is in Costa Baja now. We will come down on the 9th and hope to cross in the week following
Hope to get to PV and then go to Barra in December
11:27 No More Games - Bob Was hoping to buddy boat across to PV but we are a MV so cruising speed has been an issue finding a buddy
11:37 AKIA Judy SV AKIA finally crossed into Mexico this morning. Will be in Encenada for ~ 2 weeks.
11:39 SVAKIA-Rick Sorry! We were out of cell phone coverage this morning for the group call. We are just past Rosario heading to Marina Coral in Ensenada. Should arrive around 4pm.
11:43 PP SV avant Ensenada has the best fish tacos in Mexico. Enjoy!
11:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is that a gestalt statement? 😁
18:13 PP SV avant Bald-faced declaratory opinion, albeit formed from our personal experience and years of dedicated research.
18:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce LOLROTF! 😁 Great answer.
20:36 AKIA Judy Thanks Rob, we will definately find some.
20:37 AKIA Judy [Hotel Coral y Marina] Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Km.103 #3421, Zona Playitas 22860 Ensenada, Baja California Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.865242,-116.662270&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:46 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Photo]
20:46 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Photo]
20:47 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Barra de Navidad
20:49 BAJA FOG We beat ya, ours went up during the morning line call… Baja Fog F dock
22:25 Captain Dietmar yeah
22:39 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi You must’ve been in such a hurry you put your flag and burgee up on the wrong side. Good to have you guys back, I’ll stop by and say hello tomorrow afternoon
Wind Drift D dock

Tue, 11/2/2021
10:38 DreamCatcher Henri Can you recommend a good local insurance for my Hunter 44. I am a Belgian resident sailing under Belgian Flag.
10:40 DreamCatcher Henri in carribean and Central America
10:40 Dreamer @DreamCatcher Henri are you in Mexico and want just liability? If so, any Novamar? Agent can help you. Just google the one nearest your port, or I’m sure your marina will have a contact.
12:44 Captain Dietmar anyone in barra who is going to the Hawaii store in the next 2 weeks ?
14:31 S/V Satori - Benj. Hello all! We’re SV Satori lying at anchor in San Carlos. We’ll be crossing the Gulf of California mid-November and working down BCS to Los Muertos and crossing to PV shortly before the New Year. Interested in meeting those of you we can along the way. Benj. Sheila and Bodhi.
15:31 REEF DANCER Debbie [Nanny Cay] Tortola British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.397130,-64.635555&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:41 REEF DANCER Debbie Reefdancer finally arrived in BVI today! Word to the wise, this is the first port that has taken bringing a pet in seriously. They require a special blood test for rabies that can only be analyzed in Kansas i think. Results take 30 days. We had all documentation for Duffy’s rabies shots but they still require the blood test. So plan ahead if you are coming here with a pet! We were able to get some “special “ dispensation from the government vet for a $280 fee. So there you go - always a way around 😫
16:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We use Susan Waters
Susan@marineinsurance.cc ,( yes cc, not .com)
Phone number is +1 (443) 569-3700
16:17 Medea-Darryl Has anyone on here heard of or used Edward Williams insurance ?
Initial quote is very favourable
16:23 Unknown [Mogo Mogo] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.631588,-79.037133&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:45 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [puerto escondido] Puerto Escondido, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=25.814095,-111.311101&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:55 DreamCatcher Henri No liability is not a problem for me, I am not going to Mexico. What I would like is to insure *MY* boat itself. I am actually in Canary Islands, but have difficulties to insure a sailing yacht by european insurance company for Central America. They adviced me to go local. I will go to Grenada, St Vincent, Colombia, Panama, Guatemala (not Mexico) and am looking for a local insurance company, ready to insure a "foreign" boat.
16:57 Dreamer @DreamCatcher Henri good luck, I feel your pain on Insurance, very hard to come by nowadays, impossible for me and crossing the pacific
16:57 DreamCatcher Henri Pls read : No, liability is .....
17:00 Dreamer @Medea-Darryl Edward Williams is a scam insurance broker who has a scam insurance underwriter. They take your money and never pay. The UK address is a PO Box with no one there, and UK has issued a warning against the company and tells everyone not to purchase insurance from them, not worth the paper it’s written on. If your USA flagged, try gowrie group, jackline insurance for blue water, I think they are only ones left.
17:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa well said young man, well said!
17:01 DreamCatcher Henri Unfortunately I am no american but Belgian.
17:01 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-Longshadow lol, I wish I was a young man 🤣
17:03 Dreamer @DreamCatcher Henri correct, that why I wished you luck and didn’t recommend jackline.
17:04 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Susan Waters treated us well, can recommend her unreservedly. After a great deal of moaning, wailing and gnashing of teeth, we ultimately purchased a liability only policy from Concept Security through Jim Oberg, Douglas K Smith Insurance in San Diego. Very thorough and professional.
17:05 DreamCatcher Henri Liability only is not a problem for me. It´s the own risk which is a pb.
17:08 LUMOS - Jeremiah I had good luck finding a policy through TopSail Insurance. Global Yacht Cover is the underwriter. They covered me for Colombia, Central America, and Mexico. Also will cover South Pacific I believe.
17:10 LUMOS - Jeremiah Laura Clothier was the agent out of the UK that sold me the Policy.

Phone. + 44 (0) 1273 573 727

Email. laurac@topsailinsurance.com

Website. www.topsailinsurance.com
17:10 LUMOS - Jeremiah We are a USCG flagged boat
17:12 DreamCatcher Henri Tks Laura, I will check on that
17:32 Medea-Darryl Thanks for the heads up
The quote seemed a bit too good
19:43 Captain Dietmar yeah free duffy !! how was the passage?
20:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Think - how fun it would be to make up some “FREE DUFFY” t-shirts for the kickoff😱

Wed, 11/3/2021
07:44 PP SV avant A post on the ‘southbound group’ this morning had this nugget:

“Over the last year we have noticed that some Mexican ATM's now display a new option page when withdrawing pesos.

The page displays the amount of pesos you requested, shows a conversion rate, and asks if you are willing to accept it. You can select "No", and not accept the conversion. You will still receive your pesos at a much better rate than what that page displays.

It appears to be a new intermediate step by the bank that owns the ATM to get you to agree to an exchange rate that is worse than the current daily market rate. Simply decline the conversion and the machine will still disburse your pesos at the more favorable rate offered by your US/Canadian insitiution.”

Apparently this is Santander ATMs, perhaps others. YMMV.
09:23 Captain Dietmar also on HSBC ATMS
13:02 Captain Dietmar Uploaded into panamaposse.com/charts
Dominican Republic mbtiles
US and British Virgin Islands mbtiles
Puerto Rico mbtiles
Florida Keys mbtiles
use posse2021 to access
15:33 Papasierra - Keith I can confirm that this is true in San Carlos at the local CiBanco. An old sailor who has lived here 20 years told me about it. I never would have guessed. I don't remember for sure but I seemed to remember with 5,000 pesos, or 250 US dollars, the difference was about 15 bucks
16:33 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Does anyone know how to overlay satellite images and charts in OpenCPN? Or perhaps I mean vice versa
16:52 PP SV avant I have never been able to get that to work well. I switch between chart groups - one group for ‘charts’ one for ‘satellite charts’ the colour tabs at the bottom let you choose which chart is displayed.
16:55 Alamos Agreed, I spent last year in La Paz. (Now in Panama) Half the banks Atms would offer a conversion rate hoping to get you to except their conversion rates instead of your banks better option...adds up 😁👍
16:56 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks Rob, yes, I've organized my charts into groups, and can toggle between then no problem...I just wasn't clear in how to overlay that data into a single screen. Toggle it is.

Thu, 11/4/2021
07:13 SV Chimera @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce TG mmmmmmm
08:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce ? Not sure I understand.
09:17 RED ROVER-Alison Good morning from the shipyard at La Cruz! I am wondering if anyone knows if/what the customs restrictions for frozen meat and cheese might be for El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama? Planning a trip to Costco since we are in Banderas Bay and I want to be sure I am not over-shopping! Gracias! I am seeing conflicting information online so thought I would see if anyone who has visited these countries could reflect on their experience. Much appreciated.
09:20 PP SV avant When we went through, we were not checked for anything, anywhere.

Pro tip: Make sure the rum locker is stocked, liquors are cheaper in Mexico than any point south. Beer is similar in price throughout Central America, so that can be procured locally.
09:22 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks Rob! Appreciate the pro tip too! The liquor cabinet was another concern...🤣
09:25 Dreamer @Red Rover Mexico checked for alcohol, Roatan, San Andres, and panama didn’t check at all, just had the hand out for $$$ 😂. I would bring whatever you want, including alcohol, just have it out of site just in case. Though i didn’t find alcohol expensive, but canned goods and good steaks sure were.
09:40 Remedy-Karl We travel with 50 gallons or so of liquor and lots of wine. Narry a problem anywhere. Only the Galapagos cared at all about anything in the freezer and we had eaten it all by then.
09:50 Alamos Columbia has lifted the PCR requirement for entry for now...
https://colombia.travel/en/covid-19-information
09:52 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks everyone!! Really appreciate it. :)
11:16 SVAKIA-Rick [null] De La Villa 10, Villa Cortez, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.862079,-116.661745&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We stocked up at Costco as well. Besides Rum, if you have a certain tequila you like, bring it with you. Tequila is hard to come by further South. Also, better wine selection at Costco. Stock up.
11:28 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Whats the availability of boubon south of the border? (Sorry, we'll never be respectable pirates; we don't drink rum)
11:30 Remedy-Karl We've seen some bourbon in Panama, but not the high send stuff. We haven't looked in Mexico.
11:31 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Sounds like a "stock up" recommendation
11:32 Remedy-Karl It's why we carry so much! Probably 6-8 gallons of Makers Mark, plus some bottles of sippin' whiskey.
12:06 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila A man after my own heart
12:07 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Maker's Mark is wonderful, we also like Woodford Reserve, and in homage to the old country, a little Jameson's never goes amiss
12:07 Dreamer @Remedy-Karl now everyone will be looking for Remedy at port and anchor 🤣
12:13 🦜🍹Kyrie Lots of Scotch available in Mexico. Some burbon, but very lacking in variety there.
12:13 Remedy-Karl Come on by! We share.
12:14 Remedy-Karl At least the Makers! 😆
12:16 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Drop a location pin 🤣🤣
12:17 Remedy-Karl Hopefully in the water in two weeks
12:18 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Its probably a blasphemy, but I've heard that people drink on the hard, too
12:18 Remedy-Karl True. But that's usually gin. 😄
12:20 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Tragic really
12:51 RED ROVER-Alison Ha! Ok, Costco liquor is on the list. We drove up to the US from Loreto this summer and brought back six half gallons of Woodford Reserve. But I am afraid the supply is depleting faster than one would think. Happy to share with fellow Posse members who find us in an anchorage or marina! Note - we have been in Mexico for 2 years. Finding good bourbon is a challenge!
12:51 Dreamer @Remedy-Karl my boat is in shelter bay panama, I’m planning on heading back in Jan, where are you?
13:00 Remedy-Karl Currently Puerto Peñasco. How to head to San Carlos shortly.
13:01 PP SV avant Evaporation in tropical climates is frequently underestimated.
13:03 Dreamer @Remedy-Karl nice, if you make it to panama before we leave let’s say hi 👍, but i am planning to dive cost rica before heading west
13:05 Remedy-Karl You got it, @Dreamer ! Our plans were totally scuttled last year so this year it's weeks ahead at best.
14:08 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/provisioning

all the big stores along the route

14:39 LUMOS - Jeremiah @🦜panamaposseDietmar is there an index of all the different pages within the website like /provisioning, /charts, /open-cpn...or a member login that lets you browse through all that's offered there?
14:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Haha I've asked El Jefe that question, but he plays his cards very close to the vest...explore the site yourself, he says 😆 hysterical
16:20 Captain Dietmar there is a search box ...
16:21 Captain Dietmar there is also a long list under MORE
16:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, that would be no fun. 😁 I like mysteries.
17:32 Ho’okipa-Lisa Easy my friend...easy... Our Commander works his tail off and he does a fantasic job. Nuff said.
18:05 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila No criticism intended or implied...his response just tickled my funny bone - besides everything else and all his hard work, he's a genuinely funny guy. Hats off to Dietmar
18:17 PP SV avant November 5th is ‘tsunami awareness day’. Celebrate by subscribing to tsunami warnings at this link.

https://lists.unesco.org/wws/subscribe/tsunami-information-ioc
18:24 Aegis, Mary/Ian Just a heads up. someone in Guaymas hacked into my Line Account today.
22:05 YO-D-YO Dave [Puerto Los Cabos] Paseo de Los Pescadores 23400 San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.062121,-109.676131&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
22:05 YO-D-YO Dave We are definitely not in America anymore.

Fri, 11/5/2021
20:40 Captain Dietmar @ChangeUp how was your passage ?

Sat, 11/6/2021
07:30 ChangeUp @🦜panamaposseDietmar

Thanks for asking. We had an outstanding trip on SV ChangeUp from Virginia to Bahamas. The kids saw bigger seas than they’d seen before, but they did great and even helped with shifts. We reeled in 5 mahi, too!
08:49 Captain Dietmar congrats please email us a 📸 of the Mahi Mahi as your first entry into the biggest fish caught entry
11:48 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
11:48 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Did you get your Burgee?! We did! Soon to be with Pathfinder!
12:36 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina For those that don't know it, on a desktop, you can display two opencpn images side by side. Make one a chart and the other a satellite. Each uses the chart groups and can be controlled independently. Setting is under options/display/general and is canvas layout.
12:46 PP SV avant I did try that, but found the side by side images were getting smallish (I use a smaller notebook) and I went back to toggling. YMMV.
13:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
13:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Before I forget. I need to post this for Most Unwanted Visitor in board. Open our door to go down the stairs. Darn near stepped on this Boa. 😆
15:05 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer left aruba. Straight to bvi decent weather ran about 73 hours. Here tonight in the night next to Willie ts
15:05 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
17:05 ChangeUp [Photo]
17:06 ChangeUp [Photo]
17:06 Alamos Nice!👍
17:06 ChangeUp That’s last Sunday in the Gulf Stream off Cape Hatteras!
17:15 Dreamer @ChangeUp @ChangeUp wow, almost as big as your kids, nice catch 👍, BTW, cute kids
17:28 Hope - Patrick Great catch!
18:11 Ho’okipa-Lisa Selene!!!
18:16 Ho’okipa-Lisa I have to say since we closed the last season of Panama Posse, it seems like it’s been a nonstop effort about maintenance and what not…
And now, we kick off the new 21/22 season of the Panama Posse, I’m so ready to run my yacht into the wind, challenger her engineering, and party like a rockstar…responsibly of course.
Looking forward to seeing all the Posse friends in Barra at the kickoff and making new friends along the way. God Bless our Commander Dietmar!!! Music cue....

18:29 walt knot right Last time I was at Willie Ts was 2007. I'm glad to hear that it is still there.
19:12 No More Games - Bob No more games getting started
19:13 No More Games - Bob [Photo]
19:59 Captain Dietmar I am not your commander but
a fellow watersoul
20:14 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
20:14 Captain Dietmar last supper in the USA 🇺🇸
20:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Great to see both of you this evening. Safe travels.
20:21 Captain Dietmar thank you !!!

Sun, 11/7/2021
07:17 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley @Rob Murray @🦜panamaposseDietmar Please remind me again of the battery tech in La Paz… I’m hoping he can get me some new batteries down here in Chiapas. Seems my AGM house batteries will not hold a charge. I need to replace them here before heading out across the Tehauntepec.
07:20 PP SV avant We got new batteries via jorge Servin at Servin yacht services in PV (paradise village marina). He runs a truck to San Diego about once a month. Most local casa de batterias can order many types of batteries you need on pretty quick delivery times, but they often don’t know that and you have to get them to do the research. ;)
07:34 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Thanks @Rob Murray . I’ll check with Casa de Batteries in Tapachula. I went by there yesterday, and unfortunately, they tried to sell me the wrong type of batteries. Seems they don’t deal much with AGM’s.
07:41 PP SV avant LTH is a big supplier in Mexico. They make many sizes of AGMs. There are others as well. If you use a browser like chrome, it will translate the website.

Usually they don’t deal in AGMs and don’t really know they can get them, and try to sell what you know. Tell them you’re a crazy American (loco americano) and want to buy these really expensive ones they can get for you. It’s hard to get lifelines or other ‘American brands’.

Most of the batteries sold in the USA are made in Mexico.

https://www.lth.com.mx
07:44 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Ok… thanks. Rolf at the Marina Chiapas has given me the local LTH distributor info. I’ll give them a call.
07:54 🦜🍹Kyrie Another option if he has some in stock would be Rich Boren with his lithiums. We have a pair on Kyrie and they are fantastic!
07:55 🦜🍹Kyrie You would need someone to carry them soith for you though.. hard to ship.
07:57 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Is Rich Boren in La Paz? I was considering upgrading to Lithium’s in La Paz, but don’t think these batteries will get me there (from Chiapas).
08:00 🦜🍹Kyrie Yep. La Paz Cruisers supply. If you can find someone who can carry them soith for you (very possible this time of year) he is happy to drop them off with another cruiser for you.
08:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We bought our Lithiums directly from China. We had them shipped into Manzanillo. But, it was a two month process. It was worth it though. We paid 1/3 the regular price ordering direct from the supplier.
08:41 Sauvage - Ali Hola! Does anyone have a recommendation for 316 stainless stern arch builder in Panama or Costa Rica (or even the Caribbean)? (I tried to search for a similar topic and didn’t see anything, but not sure if I did that right.) We realize 316 is not usually available outside of US but thought we’d try.
08:51 Alamos Walt-knotright, is that 316 on yours here in Panama?
09:53 walt knot right Yes it suppose to be. I'm not an expert, so I don't know how to verify. Jesus said it was
09:58 Sauvage - Ali 😅 Where was yours done? You are happy with it?
11:32 Captain Dietmar @Sauvage - Ali under
https://panamaposse.com/panama there is a 63 page resource guide avail
https://panamaposse.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/panama/2021_Cruiser_Resource_Guide.pdf
11:35 Dreamer Linton bay panama used 316 on my boat when i had my bowsprit done. Let me know if you want the shops number. Don’t know if he can get it in tubing, but I’m sure if you give him enough advance notice he can.
11:36 Dreamer @Sauvage - Ali ☝️
12:05 Sauvage - Ali Will check it out! (And the Panama Posse page @🦜panamaposseDietmar sent.) Thanks!
12:32 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina He's been doing a good bit of solar platforms at linton, so may we'll have tubing around.
13:01 walt knot right It was done in my slip in Vista Mar Marina. Jesus (who does not speak English but got very good with translate apps) did the work. His brother in law is Jose who is at the Vista Mar pool 2 or 3 times a week doing the exercise class. He speaks English better than me sometimes. So if I had a great deal to communicate, he would be my translator. Jesus did a huge project for me, a smaller one for Toketee. The price was VERY reasonable and I am VERY happy with the work.
16:24 Dreamer [Photo]
16:25 Dreamer If anyone wants a backup chart plotter for opencpn, sale starts the 15th of Nov. I have one and will pick up a spare, it works.
18:15 Hope - Patrick Great price
18:32 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Hanging at Telecote beach while getting some work done on the engine in La Paz
18:40 Papasierra - Keith Hola Posse. My 24 year old son is meeting me in Puerto Vallarta in a few weeks and he wants to charter a fishing boat and catch a marlin. His words, "I know they can't guarantee anything but I want to put ourselves in the best possible position". Anyone have recommendations for an awesome charter boat in PV. (Note: I'm flying down from San Carlos and won't be there in my boat until January, so charter is our only option.)
19:54 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15:30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
20:39 Captain Dietmar Chris on Seaglub and myself chartered a panga with an Italian friend who took us out to a spot about 50 nm out west called el Banco passed Islas marietas on a 29 ft covered panga with mediocre results near 20 57 n 106 09 w timing is everything so look for the local fishing charters for best season tide lunar position and blue water quality

21:13 Captain Dietmar yeah

Mon, 11/8/2021
08:01 360 - Deb Does anyone have a link to information regarding registering your vaccination for Columbia? We are headed there next and read that they will be requiring electronic vaccination proof for restaurants, bars, etc
08:18 PP SV avant “If you got vaccinated in Colombia, in theory, you can download an electronic copy of your vaccination certificate from Mi Vacuna. Though it’s worth saying we couldn’t make it work.

If you got vaccinated abroad, there’s not yet any information about what proof will be accepted. But things will probably become clearer in the coming weeks.”

https://thebogotapost.com/colombia-to-require-vaccination-certificates-from-november-16/49401/
08:38 PP SV avant The site to register non Colombian vaccinations is:

https://mivacuna.sispro.gov.co/MiVacuna/

It’s unclear to me how this will work for foreigners, but likely it will be more functional in a week.
08:43 🥥Angelque Of Van Mik Have limited cel service what time is the call
08:46 PP SV avant In 0h 45m Caribbean, 1h 15 pacific.
09:06 Captain Dietmar WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE CALL starts in 25 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and 55 minutes for the PACIFIC
09:24 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce The current call is for Atlantic and Caribbean boat only?
09:35 PP SV avant First 30 min Caribbean, pacific starts on the hour.
09:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Got it. Thanks!
09:37 ChangeUp [Abaco Beach Resort And Marina] Abaco Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.545746,-77.046931&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:38 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Puerto Pichilingue, Baja California Sur, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=25.815658,-111.312182&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Macca Hill Loma Espino, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335219,-82.246772&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:46 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698803,-92.391771&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:47 PP SV avant [Photo]
09:48 PP SV avant Traffic lineups at USA / Canada border this am.
09:52 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina El Cid] Av. Camaron Sabado 82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268115,-106.463565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:00 🥥Angelque Of Van Mik [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.021245,-111.163768&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:12 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Linton Bay] Colón Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.611660,-79.586934&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:17 LUMOS - Jeremiah Can't join call, cell service is bad here in Linton Bay. Cell service in Panama is the worst we've seen so far in the Caribbean!
10:18 PP SV avant On the Atlantic/ Caribbean side it sucks. On the pacific side it’s much better, particularly near Panama City.
10:22 🦜🍹Kyrie Group call ended.
10:25 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah yeah, it’s horrible. I bought a wifi router that takes the Sim chip, TIGO, got a month of unlimited data for $40, i think the device was $60? Well worth it if you going to stay in panama a while. Worked even in San Blas for us.
10:26 PP SV avant What device did you get?
10:27 LUMOS - Jeremiah Cool, thanks! We have Google Fi which works intermittently, and I bought a Tigo Sim for a third iphone, it has has worse signal than our Google phones 🤷🏼‍♂️
10:28 Dreamer @Rob Murray i don’t know lol, is was a small black box, maybe 2 by 3 inches? Let me look and see if i can find a photo. We needed it because there is three of us that wanted data 😂
10:29 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah oh if tigo sim is not working the hotspot won’t help you 😂
10:31 LUMOS - Jeremiah @Dreamer did you buy that device in Panama?
10:33 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah yes, at that hug market/center where Shelter bay bus takes you, I’m trying to see if I took a pic of the device. I’m not on my boat now.
10:40 Dreamer [Photo]
10:40 Dreamer Sorry can’t find pic, but it looks a lot like this
10:42 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks
10:50 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group voice call started.
10:50 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
10:50 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group voice call started.
10:50 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
10:53 Alamos [null] Manzana 130901 9-229, San Carlos, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.474691,-79.951811&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:59 AKIA Judy Is there a line call this morning?
11:01 Dreamer @AKIA Judy yes, was an hour ago, 8am pacific
11:01 AKIA Judy Well shoot! We missed it then.
11:01 Dreamer This time change I almost missed it 😂
11:02 AKIA Judy What was todays topic if you dont mind us asking.
11:04 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Anyone know if I can get dingy chaps made in Barra de Navidad? Doesn’t seem likely here in La Paz.
11:04 AKIA Judy [Hotel Coral y Marina] Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Km.103 #3421, Zona Playitas 22860 Ensenada, Baja California Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.865242,-116.662270&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:04 Dreamer @AKIA Judy just the normal meet and greet, weather, a lot of bad weather off western coast of Mexico, and papagaya? Winds on Atlantic. Was pretty short call, maybe 30 minutes. Oh and bahaha in full force heading south.
11:05 AKIA Judy Thank you Dreamer, appreciate the info.
11:05 AKIA Judy We've been watching the Bahaha on Marine Traffic. Wow!
11:06 nicole maison de sante @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Vincente does chaps and other canvas work in barra. Ask the net there for his number.
11:06 Dreamer I’ve always wanted to do the bahaha, but my boats always at the wrong place
11:06 Road Less Traveled Group voice call started.
11:08 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Thanks for the info!
11:09 BAJA FOG Hey Sue, Baja Fog, did you make it to La Paz?
11:10 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Yes!
11:10 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Group call ended.
11:12 BAJA FOG I’ve got a message to No More Games, there on their way to their boat and I think it’s in Costa Baja, right by La Paz Cruisers Supply, I’m waiting for info from Rich about if my battery is ready, how long are you in LP?
11:13 Road Less Traveled Good stainless arch maker in LaPaz. Just made mine
11:13 Road Less Traveled Group voice call started.
11:14 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Several more days. I left a VM with Rich Boren when we arrived. Hadn’t heard back. Shall I connect with him to pickup your battery?
11:15 Road Less Traveled Group call ended.
11:16 BAJA FOG He told me it came in, I’m just bugging him for the invoice and info if it’s ready… should know today. Did you have a question about canvas work?
11:16 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue May be here another 10 + days. Keep me posted on your battery status. Glad to bring it to Barra
11:16 Road Less Traveled Group voice call started.
11:17 Road Less Traveled Group call ended.
11:17 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
11:17 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Sorry, missed the call this morning due to time changes. Update on vista mar trailer is that it is back in service and they have hauled or launched 4 boats!!
11:17 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Looks like I have a contact in Barra, not finding anyone here in La Paz
11:19 BAJA FOG We had a full cover made for our sink, it came out great, plus I’ve seen 2 other sets of chaps, pretty nice
11:20 BAJA FOG Dingy not sink lol
11:25 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue John, in Barra? Who did you use?
11:25 Road Less Traveled Group call ended.
11:26 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group voice call started.
11:26 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group call ended.
11:30 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Vincent was a no show for a few of us here all summer. Doesn’t seem like he wants to do boats anymore. I would stop in banderas to get the chaps made
11:35 Road Less Traveled Group voice call started.
11:35 nicole maison de sante @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue , Hector does canvas work in La Paz. +52 612 100 8790
11:36 Road Less Traveled Group call ended.
11:52 walt knot right Did they add safety chains on the trailer and tractor?
13:30 NAVIGATOR - Dave Hello all. Anybody have a good experience getting an inflatable repairs done in Puerto Vallarta??
13:32 BAJA FOG Vincent, I’ll keep an eye out for him, he’s a little tough to get ahold of, doing lots of canvas repairs since the hurricane came thru here and ripped stuff up.
13:33 BAJA FOG That was for sue, canvas
16:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Camino de la playa, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.690640,-83.665641&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Coasts Rican coast guard boarding Sergey Brin’s mega yacht Dragonfly here in Bahia Drake 😱
17:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
17:40 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bahia Drake, Costa Rica - Any info on who and how to contact a guide to take us to the ranger station and into the Corcovado National Park?
18:19 TAKU Bob & Etta Last December we did a tour with Angie. +506 8368 9927 their picked us up at the boat. Had a great time. About a half hour boat ride.
18:19 TAKU Bob & Etta Ride to the park.
18:20 PP SV avant We dealt with/through a guy named Miguel and another named Alonso who worked at the dive centre close to the beach. They set us up for a snorkeling trip and a land tour. They worked at osa divers. It’s a pretty small community and everyone is in the tourism business, best to ask around.
18:46 Captain Dietmar IN THE LATEST FLEET UPDATE
https://panamaposse.com/fleet-update-2021-11-07

*PANAMA POSSE “PORT SAFETY” courtesy of Safe Esteem*

If you rent a car be certain to remove the Rental Car frame around
the license plate to avoid corrupt local officials from stopping you
over others and thieves which look for rental cars to break into.

Park close to the entrance of the supermarket where there is a lot of foot traffic.

LOCK YOUR CAR and if you can keep an eye on your car.

With taxis always pre-negotiate the total fee in the local currency. Use Uber/Lyft if available.

Ask for the drivers name and text the license plate to yourself or your buddy boat.

Carry ID (copy of passport) with you at all times.

If you get stopped by traffic police ask for the ticket !

Do not pay a bribe. YOU are training them !

Corrupt cops will do everything possible to delay you in order to get their bribe – so tell them you are not in a hurry and
plan on staying months in the area with a local gringo. DO not tell
them that you are trying to catch a flight or late for it – stay calm
and act with no worry and no hurry.

Simply keep asking for the ticket – do not pay anything on the spot.

If they ask for your passport let them know that it is with the Marina Office and that you request their official ID for verification and to please call the Marina office. Show them your photocopy.

Always Write down the official’s name,
station, telephone number and address of the station and location –
(have the official write it down for you so you have proof)

If you are on the road or walking in a busy area and you think / feel, you are being followed make 3 left turns – if the car or person is still behind you – you are not paranoid- you are being followed !

Make your way as quickly as possible to a 4 or 5 star resort –
think Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton and got to the front desk and ask to
speak with the chief security officer and inform them of you being
followed.

Do not visit the capitals, presidential palaces or universities – especially when there are protests planned.

When
going through locations with security (e.g. transportation, large
events), it is safest to move through security versus remaining outside a
venue or remain in public areas.

Where possible, use public transportation at off-peak times and be efficient; do not linger in terminals or boarding areas longer than necessary.

If someone tell you that you have some stain or liquid on your shirt turn away from them immediately – they are pick pocketing you – go towards a wall and face outward fending of anyone coming near you.

18:47 TAKU Bob & Etta [Photo]
18:49 TAKU Bob & Etta
Sunset Santo Domingo, Bahia Conception
18:49 Captain Dietmar @🦜🍹 Taku beautiful
19:12 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Copy!!! Thank you
19:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you!!

Tue, 11/9/2021
09:53 Captain Dietmar @Anduril welcome back
19:27 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley We’ve got 2 of 3 house battery replacements from Casa de Batterias in Tapachula. The 3rd will be shipped to Barre de Navidad. We’ll depart Marina Chiapas for points North, in the morning.
19:28 Captain Dietmar congrats !

Wed, 11/10/2021
06:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Look at you all “MacGyver”!!! Good job Patrick
06:33 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley LOL… It was either that, or miss this weather window to cross the Gulf of Tehuantapec. I like Chiapas and all, but it’s time to move on!
08:14 PP SV avant Glad the battery problem worked out. Fair winds!
08:22 Medea-Darryl Does anyone know if there is a La Paz cruisers Facebook or WhatsApp group?
Thank you
08:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes, you can look up Sea of Cortez Sailors, Loco La Paz ex Pats ir just do a search on the top of your home page for La Paz. I have found a FB page for almost every town we have stopped in
08:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
08:35 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Getting ready to out up our burgee. Thought I would get a picture of all of our together.
08:51 🦜🍹Kyrie @Medea-Darryl search Facebook for Club Cruceros. They're the local one..
08:53 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We have been gone do long I forgot about the Clubs website. It has 20 pages of important phone numbers for all cruisers
https://www.clubcruceros.net/
08:54 Medea-Darryl Thank you very much
09:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I had some cockpit cushions made by C Cushions and the were cut wrong. They were great about owning the problem and will be fabricating new ones for me. Unfortunately they won’t be ready to ship until after we leave San Diego, and C Cushions said they have been having difficulty shipping internationally. Any ideas on how to get 3 cushions delivered to Barra in December? Or is anyone traveling south from the States that could transport them down? Thanks.
09:08 PP SV avant We have had best luck with DHL for shipping to Mexico. Good luck!
09:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. I’ll let them know.
10:26 walt knot right I'm going to direct message you. We might be able to help
10:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ok. Thanks.
11:03 brian I suspect it’s been discussed before but does anyone have any info/details on costs and logistics of buying larger ticket items (paint, AC unit, and refrigerator) in the US and have them shipped to a marina in Mexico? Along with that, a good marina to do the bottom job. (45 tons 9 ft draft)

Or is it best to but the paint thru a distributor in Mexico ?
14:19 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky @DreamCatcher Henri , @Dreamer - may I ask you two captains what you ended up with for insurance? Please reply ASAP
14:23 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I’m currently self insuring but i have a inquiry in with laura at topsail as recommended. It’s been over a week and nothing so I’m assuming they are not interested. I’ve tried everyone including numerous brokers, but seems no one is interested.
14:27 RED ROVER-Alison Laura moved to another position. Try Lewis Parker - lewis@topsailinsurance.com I found that I had to pester a bit at first.
14:53 Dreamer @Red Rover well, that would explain it 😂
14:55 RED ROVER-Alison She is still at Topsail (well she was this past spring) but I bugged her and she sent me to Lewis who I then also needed to bug. Good luck!
15:04 RED ROVER-Alison We have used Carlos at Deko Marine in San Diego to deliver items to us in Mexico. He brought us eight 8D batteries (a long and sad story) as an example. Carlos is reasonable and reliable. We used him quite a bit over the last year when we were in the Sea. We are hauled at the moment in La Cruz (Banderas Bay) and have been very pleased with the yard and Peter Vargas' team. We brought our paint from the US so I can't comment on the price difference as we wanted a very specific paint that we understand is challenging and expensive to come by here. We are approx 70 tons, 18 foot beam, 6.5 foot draft. No problems hauling us.
15:20 brian Fantastic just the info I needed. I will reach out to him.
15:21 Captain Dietmar do you have carlos' contact info ?
15:21 brian No. Was going to look on the web unless you have it handy ?
15:22 RED ROVER-Alison Yes uno momento!
15:23 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
15:23 brian Thanks
15:24 Aegis, Mary/Ian Deko is great, but mainly for the Baja side. For big ticket items you can also use an agent to run it through your TIPS. Juan Arias in Banderas Bay is good for that. You need to price out both options.
15:25 brian Ok will do
15:36 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue I bot bottom paint in La Paz at Comex. Comex.com.mx. I am told that one can buy longer lasting less environmentally friendly paint in Mexico. We used Abaroa marine yard.com. For haul out and painting. You may have more options if you have a monohull.
15:39 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Also had AC installed in La Paz by Hector Refrigeration
15:40 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue omg, heading south, living without AC is torture. But some places charge a lot for electricity
15:45 Last Arrow Vincent Talking about AC Check out these 12 volt power smart systems https://mabrustore.com Has anyone have any experience with them ? The power usage and performance numbers look really good.
16:15 🦜🍹Kyrie Is anyone leaving La Paz headed to Barra that is willing to carry a water maker membrane for me?
16:40 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Drake’s Bay and Isla Cano
16:40 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
19:08 Last Arrow Vincent I’m in La Paz until 14 th will be in Barra Dec 1 all going well. Thanks m at the Marina Cortez marina. If Hector is supplying your membrane he know me and where my boat is. Let me know how O can help
19:10 Last Arrow Vincent I’m in La Paz Marina Cortés until November 14 th plan on being in Barra Dec 1st all going well Let me know if you want to get the WM membrane to me.
19:18 🦜🍹Kyrie @Last Arrow Vincent thanks, PM'd you.

Thu, 11/11/2021
06:59 Captain Dietmar One WAY flights to Mexico
took some explaining . I may consider buying or reserving a fully refundable flight back next time to avoid check in delays
07:05 VitesseCatherine We just did a visa run to Costa Rica via Caribe Shuttle here from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo. Upon return to Panama they required a ticket showing we were leaving Panama even though we had our cruising paperwork. We bought a one way refundable ticket on Priceline and canceled as soon as we got done. Easier than the hassle of trying to explain and they were not going to let us in otherwise.
07:21 Hope - Patrick [Photo]
07:22 Hope - Patrick Toketee in the background and us sv Hope at anchor in Isla Pedro Gonzales, Las Perlas -Panama
07:24 Hope - Patrick [Photo]
07:25 Hope - Patrick Mahi to add the the nice sailing day yesterday with 12-20 much of the day on the beam.
07:30 Road Less Traveled I have 3 good 8D batteries in La Paz available. Switched to lithium.
10:26 PP SV avant https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-2704-2/

10:31 Ho’okipa-Lisa We also tried flying into Costa Rica with a one way ticket. Wasn’t possible. Had to buy return ticket at airport and cancel later. N.B. be sure return ticket is for 90 days later the max allowed as Costa Rica stamps your passport and number of days allowed in country based on date of your return flight back to the states or wherever. We didn’t do that and had a lot of explaining to do to get them to give us the 90 visa.
10:39 PP SV avant We have had good luck using some of the free fake ticket generators on the internet to make fake return tickets. You can Google for them, they change all the time. Apparently using an alternate airline to your inbound flight is a good idea, it’s harder for them to check the ticket. YMMV.
10:41 Dreamer Just FYI, i just booked tickets back to Panama on United in Jan, prices are unbelievably cheap. We got business class for only $350. If you thinking about booking, check it out. I’m hoping it wasn’t a glitch and my tickets gets cancelled 😂.
10:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I believe we bought phony tickets through bestonwardtickets.com
10:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa They will sell you a one way ticket on line but when you’re at the airport they tell you Costa Rica won’t let you fly in without a return flight. It was no problem buying a refundable one way return flight and cancel later just wish we had know BEFORE we arrive to check in.
11:08 walt knot right When I flew into Panama earlier in the year, I was able to find a business class round trip for about $850, which at the time was about twice as much as coach but I needed 140 lbs of luggage. So I would have paid about $350 for 3 fifty pound bags. But business allows 2 free 70 pound bags. It was a no brainer. Plus free food and drinks. Also, I knew I was going to travel back to the US, so I did buy a round trip, six months out. Also made it easy when they stamped my passport.
11:10 Dreamer @🦜Knot Right, SV/Walt yes Walt, since I’m taking the boat out, i bought a cheap refundable ticket for the proof of round trip. I was just expecting 1 to 2 thousand was all, so I’m like heck yeah 😂.
11:20 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you. Please keep me posted as we are dealing with the annual insurance shenanigans with Spheric aka Novamar
11:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Henri, may I ask what you ended up doing for your insurance…please reply
11:38 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky laura at topsail just got back to me, they gave me a fair underwriting quote, but I’m asking some clarification questions now. I’ll go with them if they will issue the policy.
11:39 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky premium is a little over 2% of the insured value with huge named storm deductible, 20% but i can live with that, most companies won’t even cover named storms anyway.
11:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler For coverage where ? On the insurance

11:41 Dreamer @,☠️Delta Swizzler this will cover me from panama to Australia
11:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Wow good for you
11:46 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah thanks for the heads up on topsail, working for us hopefully
12:00 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thanks for letting us know!
12:01 Captain Dietmar just got confirmation of a 10% off discount at oasis marina fernandina harbour in Florida plus 5c off fuel
this was pullas teeth but at least we got a deal
15:45 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky David, every year it seems the insurance biz changes and moves the goal post to their advantage, not ours!!! We’ve experienced so much last minute shenanigans that tips the scales to higher premiums, less coverage and more loopholes. In fact, it feels like going to war.
Anyhoo, we’ve made a list of last minute bear traps that have come up in the last 4 years. Should we post them on the open forum or take it private between us?
16:49 Captain Dietmar [Terminal 1] Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México 15620 Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.435514,-99.082539&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:12 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky i think everyone here would benefit from your experience, post here, if they don’t want to read, they can simply scroll by. But i think insurance is on a lot of people’s minds.

Fri, 11/12/2021
00:10 Captain Dietmar [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698633,-92.392758&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
00:10 Captain Dietmar finally onboard Carinthia
hi honey I'm home
07:08 Ho’okipa-Lisa Hurray!! How is she?
07:17 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] C. Pedro Sainz de Barranda 240, 70902 Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.664707,-96.493859&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:17 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley 45 Hour transit, Chiapas Marina to Puerto Angel. Anchored in 35’ of water, with sand.
07:18 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
07:58 SVBoundless @🦜🍹Kyrie Randy on Restless Soul is heading over here in a week. If we had seen this before our crossing we would have.
08:10 SVBoundless SVBOUNDLESS is pleased to be back on the pacific mainland of Mexico. Great crossing from BCS. In Banderas Bay for a week then start on our way south.
09:02 PP SV avant https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/cssn-news-november-7-2021-cruisers-harassed-in-panama/
09:07 Dreamer @Rob Murray secondset was boarded at anchor also, stole some Jerry cans i think but fled when the owners woke up. I think they were anchored off Bocas ddl Toro, Chip from Secondset can give more details, he’s part of the posse.
09:09 PP SV avant Please report incidents to the cssn. Ask secondset to do so!
09:32 DreamCatcher Henri @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
09:36 DreamCatcher Henri [Sticker]
09:37 DreamCatcher Henri @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We will settle with ¨Preuss¨ a German insurance broker. Because the insured zones are wide enough for us (something like Atlantic lat 40N and lat40S. Also price is correct. If you contact them please recommend you from me DreamCatcher .... who knows, maybe I´ll get an extra smile or so
11:23 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Well done Captain
11:25 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you Henri. What was the percentage of the hull value the agreed to?
11:28 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley 👍
11:34 DreamCatcher Henri I don´understand the question. My boat is insured at purchased value. I had to prove the value and that´s all. I have a 4000€ own risk.If you want my annual insurance premium compared to the insured value, it is less than 2%.
16:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Less than 2% is great Henri
16:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.542723,-83.294893&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:08 Last Arrow Vincent Just thought I would put it out there. I just got a new Achilles HB-240AL Aluminum Hull Inflatable (RIB) 7' 10", Hypalon, 2022 and with a 6hp more it gets up on plane with one person. I’m wanting a small tender(already have a 15 ft) that can get up on plane with two people. I’ll going to see what it’s like with 9.9 hp if that doesn’t work I would like to sell off this tender. If anyone could be interested let me know.
17:09 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
17:17 SVBoundless [Paradise Village Marina Residence Hotel Puerto Vallarta] Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.692116,-105.294130&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:21 Dreamer @Last Arrow Vincent where is it, i know early bird would be interested
19:20 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @SVBoundless
19:42 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
19:43 Katmandu - Terry Anyone in Paridise marine Nuevo Vallerta have experience setting up Telcel me casa .
20:03 Epsilon-Bill Heading south from San Diego Saturday morning. Our maiden voyage to Ensenada on our Island Packet SP Cruiser-Motorsailer. Any tips on staying at the marina? Anything we should be aware of?

20:04 Epsilon-Bill Marina Coral that is.
20:04 Medea-Darryl For those using Windy here in Colombia and the Caribbean which model are you using GFS or ECMWF?
Thanks
20:19 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Telcel ripped us off when our contract was up, they automatically renewed it without our consent and billed our credit card.
20:21 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We should have gone to the Telcel office when we left Mexico and terminated the contract
21:40 IBEX - Florian Arrived in Bonaire, after two truly amazing weeks on Los Roques (Venezuela). Formalities took us 2-3 hours, all very friendly and helpful people on Grand Roque. The rest was mere bliss on the many beautiful islands, endless sand beaches, reefs, snorkelling, relaxed sailing etc etc and we had it basically to ourselves - but no connectivity, hence we missed the Line calls 😀
21:40 IBEX - Florian Harbour Village Marina
+599 717 7419
https://goo.gl/maps/GtY8h7Z4JDfDupMD8
21:42 IBEX - Florian Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/aFJc9rVetoBcWWbv9
22:27 Captain Dietmar congratulations

Sat, 11/13/2021
01:15 Last Arrow Vincent @Dreamer I’m in La Paz be in San Jose Cabo 16 th La Cruz 23rd Barra 1st the tender is on my boat deck
02:55 Dreamer @Last Arrow Vincent ah ok, probably won’t work, he’s in Panama
08:45 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky That is impressive. Very impressive!!
09:08 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
09:10 nicole maison de sante [Costa Baja] Carr. a Pichilingue 23000 La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.217791,-110.301026&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 SVBoundless @Tulum5 - Chad where are you at ?
09:32 Ho’okipa-Lisa David,
Gestalt, Gestalt, Gestalt…Here’s are some of my thoughts:
1. A refund of a % of the policy if there are no claims
2. Zero surcharge if paid by credit card
3. 5 year or less Survey industry standard and acceptable
4. We are full time live-aboard and don’t require a full time pre-approved named caretaker
5. Boat resume and ownership years pre-approved and acceptable
6. Policy warrants and covers yacht inside hurricane zone w/o additional premium or higher deductible
7. Spare Parts covered as part of hull value
8. Want a 1 year policy with automatic renewals for an additional 2 terms
9. Annual Premium is not Fully Earned and prorated for any cancellation.
10. Policy covers any/all Panama Posse routes and sponsoring marinas.
11. Our designated 3rd party Captain is named and pre-approved in an emergency
12. Disputes and claims adjudicated in USA courts (not Mexico!!!)

Also, I’m tracking these players as the key for our needs:
• Peter Ricks – Novamar/Spheric
• Gowrie. Markle & Jackline are same - Cindi Ray broker
• Concepts Special Risks – Diane Meyers @ Brown & Brown
• Marine Insurance – Susan Waters
• Top Sail UK – Laura Clothier
• Concept Security in San Diego – Jim Oberg, Doug Smith Insurance
• Edwards Williams - scam

09:49 Captain Dietmar ORION IS NOT IN DISTRESS
from Patrick -
"Just got pulled over by the Mexican Coast Guard. They said they received a call from the USCG that they received an SOS from Orion. As far as I know, we never sent it.

I assume somehow that my Iridium Go inadvertently activated the SOS?

Any idea who we can call at Iridium or USCG to try and see what happened?

We’re currently a couple hours North of Huatulco. Going to get some fuel and hang out at the Chahue Marina for the weekend.

Patrick McWherter"
https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV__Orion/

09:51 LUMOS - Jeremiah Sure thing! Happy to help!
09:56 PP SV avant If it was your iridium go, it would contact GEOS with the sos. See this page towards the bottom. https://help.predictwind.com/en/articles/2884486-how-to-make-phone-calls-send-sms-messages-and-sos-with-the-iridium-go

09:58 PP SV avant You should check any EPIRB s or PLB s as well, in case one of those ‘went off’.
09:58 Alamos Na, nice place. Couple extra spring lines maybe. Gets a little surge inside👍
10:05 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Hmmm…. I just installed a new SIM Card two weeks ago, and hadn’t activated the GEOS SOS feature yet. So it most likely wasn’t from my Iridium Go. I have an EPIRB, and it hasn’t been activated. I’m baffled about where it may have come from…
10:10 PP SV avant You can look up JRCCs (joint rescue cooperation centers) here, then try the Mexican one and the west coast USA one (alameda) to ask.

https://sarcontacts.info
10:16 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Thanks…. I’ll look them up once we get to Chahue in a couple hours. The local Coast Gaurd said they would contact the USCG with verification that we were all ok.
10:22 PP SV avant Check cell phones too. If someone pocket dialed 911 it might have reached the Mexican rescue centre. ;)
10:25 Aegis, Mary/Ian Is anyone going back up to Banderas Bay after the Posse events in Barra? We have had to cancel our run down to Barra, so we are hoping someone can pick up our burgee.
12:08 Dreamer @Orion i read that when batteries run low on epirbs, they sometimes goes off, but on your iridium go, it should have what you did and when you did it. Also, we’re you behind schedule? Did a family member call the USCG to keep a eye out for you??
12:59 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I’ll respond only to what i can, i sent you the disclosures in a private IM, I’ll respond here so other can see if they are interested.
1, paper work says premium is 90% earned, so I’m assuming there is no refunds, even if you sell the boat.
2, credit card surcharge is 2%, pretty normal outside USA
3, didn’t ask me for a survey
4, no mention
5,assumed so since it was on application they approved
6named and number stormed deductibles goes to 20% instead of 3500
7. No mention
8, renewal is year on year
9, 90% earned, don’t expect a refund
10each country and island is listed, any deviation i need to call and add
11, none mentioned
12,courts England and Wales

I can live with all mentioned, as i stated, this is the first non scam company that has actually agreed to underwrite a policy for me. I did a check of the parent company and reinsurer, they are huge, wrote 5 billion is policies, parent is Munich TE reinsurer and owner of Great Lakes insurance.
15:49 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky David, you’re so sharp!!!
16:07 IBEX - Florian Last time I checked with Preuss (~3 months ago) Preuss did not insure for named storms. Other than that, Preuss comes with a high reputation, one of the largest boat insurers in Germany. We are Austrians, Austria registered boat, live on Germany, boat is insured with Firmenich, quite similar to Preuss, bit smaller but they insure named storms, hurricanes with specific T&Cs. From a European perspective we are always astonished big time about the challenges to get a yacht insured m the US …
16:39 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Agreed! Florian, the devil is in the details. Hopefully if we share information in this forum, we will benefit!!!
16:51 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley It’s not likely my Iridium Go, as the SIM Card isn’t registered for SOS yet. It may be the EPIRB, as it’s 4 years old. But I did a self test on the unit and that passed.
17:26 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Costa Rica, Puerto Jimenez - a nice stop
17:26 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
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17:28 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
17:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
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17:35 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Does anyone have info/recommendations for getting chain galvanized in Panama?
18:14 Dreamer @Orion I’m
Sure the USCG can tell you what the received
18:15 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky thanks, but i don’t think so 😂

Sun, 11/14/2021
05:52 Alamos I’ve got a contact in the city I’ll check with next week👍
08:08 Midnight B Richard I am looking for a new Hypalon-Alu tender, but around 9' (we are in Vista Mar Panama). I too would like it to get on the plane with two people, so interested to hear the results of your experiment
08:27 Midnight B Richard Happy to hear any recommendations for suppliers of such a tender, either based in Panama, or who will ship to Panama
08:33 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley I contacted the JRCC in Alameda this morning. They told me there was a US registered EPIRB signal received from the Huatulco area yesterday, but confirmed it wasn’t mine.

Thanks everybody for the assistance.
08:44 PP SV avant 141426Z NOV 21
NAVAREA IV 1032/21(28).
YUCATAN CHANNEL.
MEXICO.
CHART 28210.
ISLA CONTOY LIGHT 21-32.49N 086-48.29W UNLIT.
08:45 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15:30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
08:58 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @Alamos thanks, appreciate it-
09:34 WildhoodDirk Those look decent...they don't show up on Amazon when I search Abus window bars...and more of a detailed name? Thanks....
09:37 WildhoodDirk Also, we are looking at leaving Ecuador shortly and making our way back to Panama and then North...we think...and recommended sea of Cortez guide books?
10:15 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
10:16 RED ROVER Kevin There are a few other books out there but this is the best one by far. You can also download their waypoints to your chartplotter... a big help!
10:53 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:55 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Santa Cruz Harbor, Huatulco. As far as I know, this is the only operational fuel dock between Chiapas and Acapulco. Very Surgy. Be prepared with lots of fenders as you’ll be bouncing off the concrete wall.
11:28 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yes, we shredded one of our lines at that fuel dock! But the good news is they have thousands of gallons a day going through there for all the big fishing ships and the fuel is super clean:)
11:28 walt knot right Is the fuel dock in Marina Chahue not operating anymore? Of course if they haven't been dredging then only shallow draft can get in there.
11:29 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley The fuel dock at Chahue Marina has been out since last May. Not sure when it be working again.
11:29 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley 👍
11:30 walt knot right 😫
11:32 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Although, we did get an offer from a local to haul some fuel via jerry cans. But this was after we topped off at Santa Cruz.
11:35 Dreamer Except for Mexico, our diesel fills have all been Jerry cans, and we hold 212 gallons, I remember San Andres we did three runs with 7 cans each time.
11:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We topped off in Chiapas. It was very convenient.
13:03 Remedy-Karl They have a new version that's only been out a couple weeks.
15:19 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Additional information on the EPIRB Activated in the Huatulco area yesterday… the EPIRB was registered in the US, but the registration data was incomplete. I.E. No boat name or boat registration number tied to it. The activation was only seen once, and hasn’t repeated. I have the EPIRB Registration number if that would help…
15:43 RED ROVER Kevin Thanks for mentioning it... I forgot to!
16:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Does anyone need a couple of immersion suits? We have two to get rid of.
16:33 Ho’okipa-Lisa This was posted last season...is this info still good for entry from Cosa Rica to Panama @ Boca Chica?

"Carlos is the go-to guy here in Boca Chica. He has a dock, boat ramp, and a few moorings. He can also coordinate the officials from Pedregal. Carlos is a get things done kind of guy and as ethical as the day is long! His cell/whatsapp # is+507 6600-6191

Our rowing dinghy can’t handle the current through the channel, so Carlos picked us up just before 8am and brought us to his place where the officials were waiting.

There were four officials. Port Captain (Moises), Health inspector, Customs, and Immigration.

The fees totaled $167 because it was a festival holiday. Non-holiday would be about $30 less.
The cruising permit is $185..." Walt? Rob? David? Others?

16:37 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky can’t help you there. I used the panama agent recommended by the posse at shelter bay. He did everything for us including the cruising permit for $50, the cruising permit was $185. It was all disclosed in his email to me when i contacted him. Very professional and i can’t wait to use him to cross the canal.
17:09 walt knot right Chucky, I can't help here. When I came in (3 years ago) I went up the west entrance of the river to Pedregal. The port captain was going to fine us for not letting him know we were coming. Also I wouldn't suggest it if you draw 6.5 or more.
19:19 PP SV avant Haven’t heard anything changed, but it’s been pretty quiet. Carlos runs the marina there (owner / operator, family business) so I think he’s pretty established.
19:27 Katmandu - Terry Good evening all. I know it is kind if late to ask but Is there anyone in San Diego that can pick up and bring down a new 20 HP 15 inch outboard engine either to Nuevo Vallerta or better Barra de Navida where we are heading for the PP meet up?
19:41 Katmandu - Terry I will make it worth your time an effort whoever can bring it down.
19:46 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Hi Terry, I'm still in SD, planning to cut lines this week. I'm happy to help, we have plenty of room, but there are two issues: (1) we don't have a vehicle. We're tied up at Driscoll Boat Works on Shelter Island Drive. (2) It is unlikely that we'll make the Barra event, we'll probably arrive a few days later. But we're going to try.
20:01 Captain Dietmar LATEST FLEET UPDATE IS IN YOUR INBOX
or online at
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20:59 PP SV avant Changes in Mexican FMM Visa possible.

https://www.mexperience.com/changes-to-time-allowed-in-mexico-using-a-visitor-permit/
21:25 Salacia / Peter Does anyone have information on slips or particularly anchoring in San Jose Del Cabo? We’re not getting any response from the marina with the holiday. Thanks for any advice!
21:48 Last Arrow Vincent We are in route there tomorrow from La Paz, we booked 5 months ago, we asked if we could change our dates to arrive a couple days later and leave a couple days later, they said impossible as the marine is fully booked and are now taking reservations with deposits for next year ! Not sure about the anchorage space.
22:40 Epsilon-Bill Hi we’re Bill and Cheryl aboard Epsilon. We’ve had her for less than a year most of the time has been fixing her up and now we’re ready for some adventuring. We just sailed into Ensenada from San Diego. We’re at Marina Corral. We’d love to hear from anyone nearby or sailing the pacific coast southward. We’re excited to join the group
22:43 Epsilon-Bill [Hotel Coral y Marina] Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Km.103 #3421, Zona Playitas 22860 Ensenada, Baja California Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.865243,-116.662270&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
22:45 Dreamer @Epsilon-Bill welcome, boy i think we all know the feeling of boat work lol. Can’t help you on your trip down, we can the opposite direction, just wanted to say congrats and wish you a smooth voyage. If you make it to panama before we leave in Fed or March, look for SV Dreamer and say hello.
22:47 Epsilon-Bill Well thank you. So you’re aiming for March?
22:48 Dreamer I have flight booked back to Panama at the end of Jan, it’s all a matter of if i can get my boat ready to set sail. It’s going to be a long trip across the pacific so I have to make sure all systems and backups are go.
22:50 Epsilon-Bill Best of luck hope all goes smoothly for you. We understand the need for back up system LOL
22:51 Dreamer @Epsilon-Bill the stories i could tell 😂
22:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are planning to leave San Diego this Wednesday evening so might catch up to you on the way toward Barra de Navidad. How long will you be in Ensenada?
22:55 Epsilon-Bill As it stands, because of the holidays-looks like we will be here until January 15th.
22:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, that’s quite a spell. We are only planning to be there overnight.
23:01 Salacia / Peter Wow! A few boats on the haha went a few days ago, with confirmed reservations, and ended up in the anchorage. I’m really hoping to find out if anyone has information about the anchorage, because there’s nothing listed in the website.

Mon, 11/15/2021
05:08 Captain Dietmar the Anchorage info is in good Nautical plenty of room bit swelly and noisy
20 nm further is san José del cabo with another marina
08:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We spent several weeks going from Costa Rica to Panama. We didn't check in until we got to Panama City. We used Eric he was very efficient.
08:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Hi Bill and Cheryl, we are leaving SD in a few days as well. Our plans are to get the the Canal around mid-January . Would love to meet up.
08:39 Salacia / Peter Specifically wondering about anchorage in San Jose Del Cabo. We’re anchored in Cabo San Lucas now.
08:40 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
08:41 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
08:46 Captain Dietmar Weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 55 minutes for the CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC and at 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC

08:53 WildhoodDirk Great, thanks...that's the one I was looking at.
08:54 Alamos If your stopping by Vista Mar in Panama, I have several for you to choose from👍
09:01 WildhoodDirk We will be in Vista Mar the middle of December....or at least that's the plan.
09:03 PP SV avant There is a shelf off the river to the west of San Jose del Cabo where you can anchor. It tends to be very uncomfortable as the swell and wind rarely align, but the holding is ok. Friends who have used it took to the marina the next morning.
09:03 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Underway from Chahue Marina to Alcapulco. Will likely miss this morning’s call.
09:04 Salacia / Peter Ok, thanks. Hoping to find something a bit more sheltered. Apparently no slips available in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose Del Cabo for love or money.
09:12 DreamCatcher Henri Group voice call started.
09:12 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Puerto Pichilingue, Baja California Sur, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=25.815566,-111.312287&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:16 Captain Dietmar @DreamCatcher Henri please close the call out so I can intiate
09:20 Alamos 👍
09:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.334834,-82.245970&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:36 Green Flash [Corazon De Jesus] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.445254,-78.583995&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Americas Cup Harbor] San Diego, CA 92106 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.718811,-117.223089&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:49 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Location]
09:54 Gargoyle [null] Drake Bay, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.694710,-83.666092&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:00 DreamCatcher Henri How do you send location ?
10:00 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] 1600-1898 Bardale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90731, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.760392,-118.300196&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:01 PP SV avant Click ‘+’ to left of chat entry box, select location, and you’re done.
10:02 Salacia / Peter [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=22.890629,-109.896486&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 IBEX - Florian [Harbour Village Beach Club Resort Bonaire] KAYA GOBERNADOR N DEBROT 71 Bonaire Bonaire : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.163865,-68.286186&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:13 DreamCatcher Henri @Rob Murray Probably not "plussing" the right spot
10:30 Salacia / Peter Can anyone recommend a good marina in La Paz? Considering Marina de La Paz, but would love to hear experiences.
10:31 🦜🍹Kyrie Marina La Paz is excellent, bit everything is full.
10:33 Last Arrow Vincent @Epsilon-Bill We are just leaving Marina Cortez, we loved it, nice views of La Paz two restaurants at the marina, short walk to many good restaurants. Try out Olivia for Italian. Oh and the wife liked the shopping LOL
10:34 NAVIGATOR - Dave My first choice is marina Palmira for various reasons. However, I didn’t need to use the grimy showers and I have a bike so the distance from town was a plus rather than a minus.
10:35 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila General question to the fleet: does anyone have recent experience transiting the Windward Passage between Cuba and Haiti?
10:44 IBEX - Florian Question to crews in Panama/the Panama experienced: When sailing from Santa Marta Colombia , what’s the best location for landfall in Panama, in two scenarios:
1) if we would just want to go for the Canal - I assume this would just be Shelter Bay then?
2) If we would want to sail a bit in the San Blas and then go for the Canal? I assume this is more tricky, have heard it is currently not possible to clear in in San Blas (?)
10:49 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group call ended.
10:57 Katmandu - Terry [Paradise Marina & Yatch Club] Nuevo Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit) Jarretaderas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.693157,-105.293770&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:03 PP SV avant Sailing totem had some blog posts on that (pre Covid)

https://www.sailingtotem.com/blog/2018/01/trials-at-sea-and-ashore-sailing-from-colombia-to-panama.html?rq=Panama
11:16 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Hello. I am Melinda from S/V Sava new to the group. Currently in Bocas del Toro, Panama
11:17 Dreamer Hi Melinda, welcome 👍
11:21 Dreamer @IBEX - Florian shelter bay is awesome. You’ll love it there. As for San Blas, when we went, no one cared, i know a lot of boats that simply enjoyed San Blas for a few days before checking in at Shelter Bay or Linton. I don’t think this is what Panama wants you to do, but if there is no way to check in??
11:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Welcome S/V Sava!
11:39 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.301676,-82.222226&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler SV Sava welcome, we are in the Marina at Bocas De Toro, welcome to the neighborhood, join the morning net call at 7:45 ch 68
11:41 SAVA - Brian Hi, I'm Brian from SV Sava. Happy to be part of the group. Heading towards Bocas town right now.
11:41 SAVA - Brian We tuned in the morning from Ferro Cay, but could only hear parts

11:47 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Now we're closer, we'll tune in for sure. Thank you!
11:48 Medea-Darryl Hi Brian and Melinda
Are you heading north ?
I’m departing Wednesday
11:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler If you are around the south anchorage,stop by The cantina at the Bocas marina, always good food and music
11:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are on the long dock by the gas dock stop bye and say hi
12:02 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.955580,-105.503090&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:54 Gargoyle We sailed through in May.
13:05 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We'll be running from Jamaica north. Any observations to share? What are the prevailing winds/currents? Political instability in the two countries? Any harassment from Cuban or Haitian authorities? Boat people and other refugee issues? Thanks in advance!
13:15 Gargoyle Heading North is going to be an upwind slog but the good news is it will be a short one. There are currents through the channel so favor the Haiti side of the passage. We did not have any issues with Cuba and Haiti officials. There are cargo ships moving through regularly so wach out for them as well. We did not see any local boats at all just the smaller freighters.
13:19 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thank you, very helpful!
15:04 IBEX - Florian Thanks!
15:24 Ho’okipa-Lisa We had a wonderful time at Costa Baja. Fancy. But their facilities are super nice. And the Marina staff are awesome. Security is 1st rate. They have a golf course wit a great club house. 2 pools. Several first rate resturants. Fuel dock with excellent quality.... The other marinas may be closer to town, and we seen them all, but Costa Baja is primo. Actually, the best chef in La Paz is Christina and she has a resturant there and her gringo husband fishes every day for fresh caught. She's an amazing chef and her mama is the manager. Nice people and super beuatiful setting. Added plus, they are closer to the sea and you don't have to monkey getting out of the the long channel!
15:31 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Which restaurant is hers?
15:33 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue At costa Baja?
15:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Agree with most of what Chucky said, but it is abit pricey and far away from town. If you can get into Marina LaPaz that is the best in town. Family run for 40plus years. Close to everything. Don’t miss what the town and cruisers in LaPaz have to offer. You can get any work done there you want at very reasonable prices, and a ton of good restaurants and shopping. Walking the Malacon is not to be missed, it is beautiful and all the families walk it. There is also a great music venues and a cruiser club, with darts league.

Part of the problem with staying out at Costa Alota is you find yourself staying there, might as well be in San Diego. Get into town and enjoy the people
15:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa Mark, agreed. We have a moto so trasporttion to town was no issue. Also, we should mention Club Crucerios? I got an email they just opened. Fun Yacht club and good place to meet
15:42 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks, agree it is a beautiful resort and golf course, but it is a funky big/little city motto be missed.
17:29 Ho’okipa-Lisa copy. costa baja treated us like royality. everyone knew our name and our boat. in my opinion, the other 3 marinas are a bit run down, don’t have good water or are long in the tooth. nuff said
19:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Marina LaPaz has excellent drinking water with their own plant on site and managed by a guy who has build these sites for the US i
Military
20:56 Gargoyle 👍

Tue, 11/16/2021
09:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa Peter, here’s our experiences with marina’s in LA PAZ:

COSTA BAJA – look on a chart and you’ll see they have the best access from the Sea Of Cortez. Great, clean place and Gabriel runs they place with grace and everything is clean. Nothing run down. Good fuel and amenities. $10 taxi ride into town.

PALMIRA – run down and the water is not drinkable. We could not go barefoot on the docks because they were not clean. Also, one of the larger boats has a drunk Captain that causes havic there. Cross Marina Works and Baja Cruiser Supply is there and great.

MARINA CORTEZ – it’s ok, but there’s a lot of aging boats out in the harbor that discharge their waste. We came in at low tide and there was a funky smell…and it wasn’t the great taco stand Rancho Vijeo down the road. There’s a nice marina chandlery within minutes.

MARINA LA PAZ – this place is aging and filled with many boats that I didn’t think were seaworthy. We had to wear shoes when walking the docks. The marina is next to several working yards that discharge toxic stuff in the air – we were there and seen it. The sea water tidal flow leaves a stink at low tide in our experience. Club Cruceros Yacht Club is there and worth the price of admission. The laundry lady is very reasonable.

Good luck!!!

09:49 PP SV avant I would add that during ‘northers’, Marina Cortez is very uncomfortable.
09:55 RED ROVER-Alison We have stayed at Marina Cortez multiple times. The team is great and the access to the malecon and downtown is terrific. The views of downtown are also super fun. The marina does have some movement on a windy afternoon but it did not bother us. We were last there in October and we were told that they, and all of the marinas are pretty booked for the year ahead so give a call to each of them. La Paz has been packed. You may find that availability will make the choice a simple one. :) Enjoy La Paz, the city is great fun! If you find yourself in the area in February don't miss Carnival. Incredibly fun! It has been cancelled due to COVID but maybe it will happen again this year.
09:58 Salacia / Peter Thanks for all the great tips!
10:37 bryon Macdonald Hola amigos: Bella Sirena here, we sailed Ensenada to Oaxaca in Panama Posse 2019 and then headed to Puerto Vallarta MX Feb 2020 to get through covid and hurricane seasons safely. Still here in Puerto Vallarta at Marina Vallarta. The beat goes on. Bella Sirena, A Green Cruise Ship, we try to manage her without spilling anything harmful in to the water that keeps her mast afloat.
10:43 bryon Macdonald [Photo]
10:48 bryon Macdonald That is Bella Sirena at El Faro Marina Vallarta 6pm evening Hurricane Nora skirted by us, we lucked out that time with only 35 knot winds at this well positioned Marina for foul weather. We worship the mountains to our south.
12:03 Captain Dietmar @Bella Sirena welcome back to the Panama Posse - we are happy you made it through that storm unscathed ! How did you prepare yourself and the vessel ?
12:11 bryon Macdonald 1) Monitoed several wx sources NOAA and others 2) Tied down and check anything on deck that can move including lazy ends of halyards in use etc. 3) two dock lines wherever possible and dock lines Port and STBD secured. 4) Monitor two local VHF channels and offer to help nearby vessels at marina if needed. Marina Vallarta area is the most protected and nearest to the southern mountains, this was a major factor for the wind direction of this event.
12:13 bryon Macdonald PS You might wonder why I left the covered wagon looking shade tree up at all. I had JUST spend two days the week before putting it up and adjusting it and gambled. It is welll designed and built and made it thorugh.
14:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622924,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:06 Ho’okipa-Lisa PS - Costa Baja has a free trasport shuttle into town every half hour. They also have a nice beach to swim and it's clean....
15:35 Sea Trial Dave O @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce

Deco Marine Export in San Diego
19:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What? I don’t understand.
19:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What brand is it, or is it a custom one?
19:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What brand is it, or is it a custom one?
22:46 SV Chimera [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622924,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Wed, 11/17/2021
13:07 bryon Macdonald New to LINE so hope I am writing this in correct place; shade cover on Bella Sirena is custom made by SHADE TREE, vendor in Elberta Alabama that should get you what you need on google, superb craftsmanship and dureable and waterproof for nost oart,,,,
13:41 bryon Macdonald @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce http://www.shadetreefabricshelters.com/index.htm there ya go
13:44 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We have a shade tree awning too! They are very nicely made. We love it
13:54 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Club de Yates de Acapulco] Gran Vía Tropical S/N 39390 Acapulco, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.837446,-99.906970&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:24 PP SV avant Pub. 125, Sailing Directions (Enroute) West Coast of South America (15th Edition 2017) has been updated to 6 November 2021.

Pub. 148, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Caribbean Sea - Volume II (17th Edition 2017) has been updated to 30 October 2021.

The updated publications can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Ce7885c26c43949ca649208d9aa058035%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637727762889820284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=anYBVv4EDdBobAQ0UhT4Ia8Gb1qEWKd1o%2FsSKlghEcw%3D&amp;reserved=0 ).
16:17 HAPPY DAYS Hola, we are a family of six from Australia onboard Happy Days. We are currently in La Paz finalising our rigging before we head across to mainland Mexico. We look forward to meeting many of you and exploring this part of the world 😊
16:21 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Welcome!
16:24 Ho’okipa-Lisa Awesome! Ask any and all questions as they are all good!!! HAPPY DAYS safe passage...the crossing is great. So peaceful. Careful of the long lines and whatnot. A stop to see the Boobie Birds is fun at Isla Maria...
16:43 Remedy-Karl Anyone know if someone in San Carlos that can do wet sanding for oxidized fiberglass?
16:55 SilhouetteL Hector Morales did a great job waxing our boat. Very conscious. You can ask for him at Marina Seca. Also Carlos Pereda who is a rigger does other boat work when he has time. You can get ahold of him on WhatsApp +52 622 101 4386. Very good rigger
17:11 Remedy-Karl 👍🏼
19:47 S/V Satori - Benj. [Photo]
19:48 S/V Satori - Benj. Isla Coronados on a blue and white feather squid.
20:33 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. Wow, what a fish
20:55 S/V Satori - Benj. He was a brute. Sheila’s first Dorado. Thanks @Dreamer.
22:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you. I was hoping it was them. I’ve heard really good things about their product. We gave them dimensions and got a quote last year, but ran out of money. :( Do they ship internationally?

Thu, 11/18/2021
08:19 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
08:21 Last Arrow Vincent First Marlin ever ! Cruising down from La Paz to Los Cabo’s Caught and released
08:21 Remedy-Karl Beautiful!

08:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Amazing
08:23 PP SV avant “Relaxes entry restrictions to El Salvador

The General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners informs the entire Salvadoran and foreign population that, as of this day, El Salvador eliminates the sanitary requirements for entering the national territory related to the presentation of negative tests and vaccination cards in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic for travelers entering the country.”

http://www.migracion.gob.sv/avisos/disposiciones-sanitarias-de-ingreso/?
08:24 PP SV avant That’s easy.
09:00 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Last Arrow Vincent Well done! what a catch!
09:52 Captain Dietmar thumbs up
just came across 2 yachts who left el Salvador
wild ride exits
11:20 Epsilon-Bill Looking for a recorded route from Ensenada to La Paz
12:07 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Kiaora Team Happy Days from Team Ora
14:23 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Photo]
14:27 Ho’okipa-Lisa This ship hunts illegal poachers in Costa Rica. We've met two bad ass mercinary types from Austraila and their very well train Belgian Shepherd. They're paid for by the Costa Rican government to hunt down wild life poachers and illegal gold prospectors in Corcovado National Park...
19:00 Dreamer [Photo]
19:01 Dreamer When i was in the Galapagos, a huge navy ship and two smaller ships were there making sure no one breaks the rules. They we out patrolling daily. These three were tied together that day.
19:01 Syzygy-Beth Hello everyone! Beth and @Syzygy - Sasha here. We own a Caliber 40 and are planning to take it from Georgia to San Diego this winter. We are excited to be a part of this network!
19:01 Dreamer @Syzygy-Beth wow, another Caliber owners in the posse, welcome 👍
19:02 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila So just curious...are any of the Posse left in San Diego, or should we turn out the lights when we shove off??
19:11 REEF DANCER Jerry [null]
19:12 REEF DANCER Jerry Bvi reef dancer
19:35 PP SV avant [Photo]
19:35 PP SV avant If you’re in Banderas bay, it is indeed a blast.
20:30 Syzygy-Beth Can anyone recommend cruising insurance brokers or companies that they like?
20:39 SAVA - Brian Anjo in Antigua. We moved our insurance to them and it's been good. (Although no claims) The underwriter is Massey. Big eastern Caribbean company

20:40 Syzygy-Beth Thank you!
20:48 PP SV avant 190235Z NOV 21
NAVAREA IV 1044/21(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. PARTIALLY SUBMERGED RECTANGULAR METALLIC OBJECT
ADRIFT IN VICINITY 12-58.310N 081-37.093W
AT 190030Z NOV.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 220235Z NOV 21.
21:49 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/tracking

22:17 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Knot Right & Context are going for Happy Hour Friday afternoon at Karl Strauss. Are you up for a beer?
23:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.413090,-117.207704&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
23:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We finally cast off the dock lines! Heading south.
23:31 Epsilon-Bill We can see you on AIS (No Regrets), Epsilon, hanging out in Ensenada-Marina Coral.
23:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re going to Cruiseport as it was recommended by a few PP people in this group.
23:49 Epsilon-Bill Sounds good! We will be heading south around mid January. Maybe we can follow your tracks.
23:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Certainly. And we can follow yours as well.
23:51 Epsilon-Bill Just a day layover in cruise port?
23:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Almost ran into some sort of floating wall or barricades floating in 100 ft of water on the de side of south Coronados Islands. No aid target or radar target. It had some lights on it and the charts showed nothing. Kind of spooky in the dark.
23:58 Epsilon-Bill This was our first trip to Mexico. We arrived at the California Yacht Marina in the dark from Long Beach. After missing our turn, we briefly went aground. Scary enough for me to avoid night passages whenever I can. Be safe.

Fri, 11/19/2021
00:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Totally understand. I enjoy night passages, but don’t want to go into a port at night, especially if I’ve never been there before. This is our first trip in our boat to Mexico. We’ve been doing repairs and improvements for a year at the Chula Vista Marina. Our home port is Portland, OR. We came down in late fall last year.

It was kind of interesting navigating San Diego
Bay in the dark today. Quite a few ships coming in. Nice they were on AIS, unlike most of the smaller boats that zipped by us.
00:15 Epsilon-Bill After the autopilot installation, we installed the AIS shortly thereafter. We purchased our 41’ Island Packet SP Cruiser last December (2008). After all the work we put into it the last six months, our Chartplotter and autopilot went out-the same day we were in route to join the Baja Haha. So we decided to join the Panama Posse and travel at our leisure instead. Ultimately, we want to go through the Panama Canal and sail the Caribbean.
00:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ve been working on our 1980 Fast Passage since 2005. It’s been a very long refit , with lots of surprises along the way. We’re still not finished, but getting close.

We had plans for the Haha last year, but when it was cancelled we decided to do our sown thing. We didn’t find out about the PP until we walked over to California Yacht Marina and talked with the dock master. We immediately joined and feel it was a great decision.

We too plan to transit the canal and redo the Caribbean.
00:46 Epsilon-Bill Wow, we found out about it from the poster in the window at the office and then followed up the conversation with Andy the dock master. It sounded just right for us, lots of info and a professional organization with a wealth of knowledge shared by lots of sailers.
We actually chose the Coral Marina because there’s a daily discount for the Panama Posse here. Coupled with the safe and outstanding facilities, it’s a great deal. Use of the hotel pool, spa, shuttle to CIS for checking in-just made it so easy for us newbies 🤪.

It looks like you will be arriving around sunrise, based on your current speed on the Bridge Traffic app. Coupled with a nearly full moon and an incoming tide (high at 7:58 a.m.), you picked a great night to sail. If you have time, look us up before you leave. Hotel Coral and Marina, Dock E-slip #46. 669-255-3399
Bill & Cheryl. “Epsilon”
01:48 Epsilon-Bill Not Bridge Traffic App, Marine Traffic 🤪
01:49 Epsilon-Bill Lunar eclipse tonight!
02:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep. 12 to 4 I believe.
02:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll give you a shout when we get checked in. We leave in the morning as we are a day behind schedule. I know, shouldn’t have a schedule. It’s hopefully our last as we are trying to make it to Barra for the meetings and fun. After that there is no schedule!
02:13 Epsilon-Bill Sounds good! 👌
02:15 Epsilon-Bill We won’t leave until mid January, maybe 🤔 we will catch up with you somewhere along the way. Stay safe.
09:02 Epsilon-Bill Welcome to Ensenada 🇲🇽🎉
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks! Kind of foggy.
09:07 Epsilon-Bill It has been, last three days
09:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
09:48 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hello Bella Sirena. We have a Shade Tree as well. It stayed up most of the summer while we were in Nuevo Vallarta. It is well made and withstood the storms that came through. Glad your made it through the storm too.
11:56 Captain Dietmar [null] Capitanía de Puerto Chiapas SCT, CALZADA ESCOLLERA S/N, PUERTO CHIAPAS, CHIS., C.P. 30830, Emiliano Zapata, 30830 Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.704063,-92.408006&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:57 Captain Dietmar check out chacha leaving sunday AM directly to Marina Papagayo
12:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Cruiseport Village, Bahia Ensenada, Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.856301,-116.622007&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:22 Epsilon-Bill 😉👍🇲🇽🙋‍♂️
12:34 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yay!!
12:38 bryon Macdonald bryon Macdonald added a note.
12:39 bryon Macdonald bryon Macdonald added a note.
12:52 YO-D-YO Mary @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce glad you made it to Ensenada. Enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
12:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. Likewise.
14:09 Ho’okipa-Lisa YEAH!!!!
17:08 Ho’okipa-Lisa Golfito, Costa Rica – the Duty Free Zone is only 10 minutes away from the Banana Bay Marina. We were skeptical of the value of going there cuz we don’t need a refrigerator or stove. But there’s a ton of other very useful stuff like booze, electronics, pumps, brand name electric, pnumatic and hand tools, bed sheets, towels, and whatnot that made this worthwhile. We saved a boatload!!! All you need is to present a passport, then they record it electronically and all the stores have access that you have registered. Pretty easy 5 minutes registration. Tip – we went around noon and it wasn’t crowded. 2 hours later it is packed. We were sweating bullets by the time we left with a 100 lbs of merchandise, but the best thing was the lady selling ice cold coconuts to drink at the exit which gave us good hydration!
17:13 Ho’okipa-Lisa Hope you have a great crew!!!
21:27 Captain Dietmar we will see

Sat, 11/20/2021
06:07 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
06:07 Captain Dietmar Marina Chiapas
09:21 Katmandu - Terry Good morning all, Terry on Katmandu here in in Paridise Marina Nuevo Vallerta Mexico. I need to sign a Vehicle Texas power of attorney and have it notarized by an American Notary . Anyone know of an American Notary in in the Banderas Bay Area?
09:30 Medea-Darryl [null] Cra. 1 #9-115, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.575903,-81.698085&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:30 Medea-Darryl Just arrived in St Andres from Cartagena
09:31 PP SV avant How was the passage?
09:32 Medea-Darryl Was very good trip
Straight shot 290 degrees
Good wind NNE-NE
09:51 PP SV avant You need to go to the consulate. Notaries can’t notarize unless on USA ‘soil’. Due to COVID-19 I think you will need an appointment.
09:52 PP SV avant https://mx.usembassy.gov/puerto-vallarta-consular-agency/
09:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are heading to the fuel dock at Coral. Be there in 20 minutes or f you want to come by and say hi.
10:28 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Dietmar, I am very interested in the next leg of your voyage from Marina Chiapas to Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica. As a newbie I would love to hear about some of the details of sailing that distance, checking into a new country, how long it will take you, how far in advance you make reservations at the marina, etc. I have only sailed in Mexico so I’m very curious about everything outside of there. Safe and smooth sailing starting tomorrow ⛵️🤞Muchísimas gracias!
10:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] De La Villa 10, Villa Cortez, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.864042,-116.661235&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Getting fuel for the jump to Turtle Bay.
11:03 Captain Dietmar will do

11:09 PP SV avant After a while in Costa Rica, it’s amazing the deals at duty free there. Even paper towels and cornflakes are cheaper because of Costa Rica’s high import duties!
11:27 Epsilon-Bill Good luck “No Regrets”
11:27 Gargoyle Any boats in North or Central Costa Rica heading to Vista Mar in Panama? We have a small package we want delivered there
11:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. Sorry we missed you at Coral.
11:37 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy @Gargoyle we are in Northern CR now heading toward Panama. Happy to help if we can.
11:38 Epsilon-Bill No worry, safe travels!
13:34 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I’m interested too Dietmar
13:55 Captain Dietmar a lot of the stops are covered in the online seminars
https://panamaposse.com/seminars
enjoy
14:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
14:16 Remedy-Karl What's the password?
14:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce South of Ensenada flying the spinnaker. 4 knots and a few days to Turtle Bay!
14:28 Epsilon-Bill Looks like great sailing ⛵️
14:29 Captain Dietmar posse2021 or posse2020
14:54 PP SV avant Multiple weather warnings issued in mexico. Cold, wind and/or rain, depending on the location.

https://today.in-24.com/News/598831.html
15:42 Ho’okipa-Lisa We have fpimd that Sarana's Guide to Cruising Pacific Costa Rica & Panama, amd Charlie's Charts for Costa Rica are good resources as well. But the Panama Posse on-line seminars, augmented with Good Nauticle are the best.
15:42 Eliana - Warren Hello all. It's been a couple weeks since i have been online. I'm going the wrong way. Have made it to St. Thomas from Norfolk. Next stop is San Jaun. Not sure where from there. Suggestions? Is Jamaica a good stop? Where should i go there? Marinas are not in my budget, so if thats required i need to skip it.
16:27 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [Balboa Yacht Club] Causeway de Amador (Cl Miller) Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.939790,-79.554676&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:19 WildhoodDirk Looking for anyone for has insight/experience hauling out at Vista Mar.... wondering how the experience was etc, maybe type of boat you hauled. Trying to decide to haul there for a bottom job etc, or wait until we are in Sea of Cortez. We are a 43' cat....
17:48 walt knot right Dirk PM me. I've hauled out there
22:03 LUMOS - Jeremiah We sailed from Cartagena to Isla de Pinos, San Blas then took 2 weeks working our way west to Linton Bay and checked in there. Nobody in San Blas cares about your immigration or customs status, some towns won't let you in if you can't show proof of Covid vaccine, and officials at Linton Bay didn't bat an eye at our exit Zarpe that was 2 weeks old.
22:08 Salacia / Peter Hey Yo-D-yo! Didn’t we just see you pulling into Los muertos yesterday?
22:16 Salacia / Peter There are online notaries - I used one with some coast guard documents. You need to have a good net connection though because you have to use their videoconference app.
22:17 Salacia / Peter There are aquaculture pens close in to the Coronados - the ones just south of San Diego
22:17 Salacia / Peter Does anyone have recommendations for a good yank at mechanic in La Paz? We seem to have a slow oil leak.
22:17 Salacia / Peter *yanmar

Sun, 11/21/2021
07:49 Captain Dietmar [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.675545,-92.416899&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:49 Captain Dietmar ETA Marina Papagayo Thursday
08:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, so that’s what the are. It would be nice if the had AIS. Thanks.
08:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *they
08:28 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Zihuatanejo] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.640741,-101.555165&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:34 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Welcome to Mexico, very few things have lights, let alone AIS, including shrimp boats, pangas, long lines and drift nets.
08:36 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.635738,-101.556506&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:36 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
08:37 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Anchored in Sand, and 15’ of water.
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So I’ve noticed. Reminds me of the BVI’s.
09:24 Ho’okipa-Lisa Enjoy!!! We had a super time there. PM if you want a comprehensive rundown...
09:27 Salacia / Peter [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.009397,-109.791767&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:27 Salacia / Peter Just leaving Los Muertos
10:14 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Thanks. But one of my crew (Nicholas) is from here and has the inside scoop
13:05 Captain Dietmar blue corn tortillas at restaurante ANY's
15:11 Captain Dietmar [null] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.166983,-91.848854&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:11 Captain Dietmar SOG 6.2 COG 140t
15:12 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley 👍
15:13 Captain Dietmar black flags with loneliness
pangas and commercial fishing trawlers
cell towers every 10 nm
15:16 Epsilon-Bill [null] P.º Olas Altas 1317, San Marino, 22870 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.864526,-116.657439&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:28 Ho’okipa-Lisa Golfito, Costa Rica – our Honda 20hp tender was sputtering at high RPMS. With zero deferred maintenance, I honed into a fuel problem. Sure enough, the fuel smelled moldy and was yellow…not pink. We last got fuel in Nicaragua in March 2021. We believe gasoline goes bad very fast in Central America but had no idea how fast it goes, even with a fuel additive/stabilizer. Also, the octane here is 91% and burns too darn hot – not good for an outboard engine whose rating is for 86% octane. Lesson learned – change the fuel often and make sure it’s pink, not yellow!!!
16:50 PP SV avant You’re not showing up in the Posse tracker. It still has you in Chiapas.
17:10 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky i gave all my gas away when i left panama, not worth the risk for me
17:14 SV Juliet-Charlie Rob at Cross Marine in Marina Palmira did some good work on our Yanmar. He’s usually pretty well booked though.
18:26 Captain Dietmar predict wind manual submission has a lag
18:28 Captain Dietmar [null] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.992651,-91.536144&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:08 Remedy-Natalie Had anyone has their gel coat wet sanded in the Sea of Cortez? San Carlos area? La Paz?
21:02 PP SV avant Troubles in Guadeloupe !

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/french-special-forces-guadeloupe-amid-covid-pass-riots-81311477

Mon, 11/22/2021
03:33 Captain Dietmar [null]
05:38 VitesseCatherine [null] Caiman Trail, Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335572,-82.178088&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:51 Alamos Palmira marina has a good guy that works the docks there. Javier is his name. The office can find him for ya. Does a stand up job on gel coat👍
08:31 PP SV avant Line call starts in about one hour. Rob will be guest hosting for Dietmar, who is on passage off El Salvador this morning.
08:41 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Balboa District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.479298,-78.844396&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:16 PP SV avant Weekly line call in about 15 minutes Caribbean, 45 minutes pacific.
09:17 PP SV avant I’ll open the call for chit chat, and mute while I review the weather.
Talk amongst yourselves, smoke em if you have em.
09:17 PP SV avant Group voice call started.
09:17 PP SV avant Please post a location by dropping a pin.
09:21 walt knot right [null] 104 Victoria St, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=35.676980,-105.921260&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 walt knot right Spending Thanksgiving with my daughter
09:22 Green Flash- Joan [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.562108,-78.863035&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.214555,-115.102373&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:29 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.331958,-82.179151&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce My phone keeps telling me I’m driving.
09:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335086,-82.246003&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:34 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Pampano 18, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.750858,-105.379469&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 ,☠️Delta Swizzler The World, cruise ship parked by the Bocas del Toro, Panama Anchorage. This is the ship, that cruisers stay on full time. Each year they choose where they want to go.
09:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Interesting. I didn’t know which a ship existed. Must be quite expensive.
09:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *that a ship like that…
09:47 Epsilon-Bill How’s the sailing “No Refrets”? Noticed you’re near Cedros Island now, just a couple of hours from Turtle Bay.
09:50 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] 2420 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.719580,-117.225267&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:53 Salacia / Peter [null] La Paz, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.321274,-110.331617&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Mostly motor sailing as we are going dead downwind and only about 6 knots. We aren’t well equipped for light air dead downwind sailing. Off the wind a bit is fine with the spinnaker up, but otherwise not so much.

We finally have our sea legs and are felling well. Not so well up to this point though. Turtle Bay this afternoon.
09:56 Mira - Glenn [null] Cl. 25 #10B-58, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.416031,-75.544711&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa] Av. Cocoteros 1 (Paradise Village Marina) 63731 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690820,-105.294565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Cancha Municipal] Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.638434,-101.557834&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] 1100 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 91501, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.200680,-118.302653&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce My call in was dropped due to a poor connection so I’m going to miss this call. 😟
10:02 Epsilon-Bill At least you can take a little rest soon. I have been copying your tracks daily for our departure from Ensenada in mid January. Couldn’t find any recorded tracks on this particular route.
10:04 Epsilon-Bill Welcome Firefly!
10:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep. Much anticipated! We were originally going to stop in San Quintin, but with leaving a day late we’re trying to make up some time. This is a long trek to Turtle Bay, that can easily be broken up into several day trips.
10:08 Epsilon-Bill I was planning on San Quintin from hear, just a day sail if we motor at 8 knots. Trying to ease my wife into the longer days until we ultimately do the night sail 😉
10:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I can understand that strategy. I can only imagine motoring at 8 knots. 6 is about all I can get without motor sailing. I can usually sail faster than motor is the wind is on the beam and it’s over 12 or 13 knots.
10:18 ChangeUp [null] The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.370574,-76.982971&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:25 Epsilon-Bill If the wind is right, I’ll try to sail as much as possible. The IP cruiser likes at least 12 to 16 knots before she responds well. Excited about trying out our new quantum main. We haven’t had to working sails since we bought the boat in Long Beach last December.
10:26 Epsilon-Bill Two, not to 🤪
10:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, I’ve chartered an IP in the USVI before. Nice and roomy, but I didn’t like how she handled downwind. Could have been me though.

What are you using for weather? We have an Iridium GO! and PredictWind. PredictWind has been very good for us. We’re new to the Iridium GO. I was holding out for Elon to get the mobile SkyLink up and running but that looks like a ways down the road. That will be a game changer.
10:33 Remedy-Karl That would have been the perfect way to spell that boat name! 🤪😆
10:33 Captain Dietmar [null] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.489464,-89.898567&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:33 Captain Dietmar 3g only
10:34 Epsilon-Bill [null] De La Villa 10, Villa Cortez, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.862345,-116.662353&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:36 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
10:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 3G is horribly slow from what I’ve been experiencing down here.
10:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I saw your typo, and figured it was just a typo. At least it’s not spelled No Regerts. :)
10:46 Epsilon-Bill 😉👍🤪
10:47 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Primera plus info
https://viaje.primeraplus.com.mx/search/t-puerto-vallarta-central/t-melaque-melaque/30-nov-21/p/A1/departures
I took the 12:30 bus and you get to Melaque around 5pm. So it is still daylight. I think its 360 pesos.
10:52 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Keep in touch with me in the timing and reach out to Poncho. She will not know the date til they finished but they just started her cushions Sat. and expect to complete them in two weeks Poncho +52 315 104 3289.
11:05 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.095849,-104.437170&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:07 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Ensenada Carrizal. Very secluded with great snorkeling over live coral. Anchored in 35’ with sand bottom
11:11 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Ty Epsilon!
11:11 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina I looked at dockside radio - are any of these active, and reach south?
11:12 Epsilon-Cheryl @🦜panamaposseDietmar @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina
11:13 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Thanks. We’re considering a stopover on the way to Barra de Navidad.
11:42 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Thanks.. looking for active ssb or ham nets.
13:15 walt knot right Thanks for the info
14:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We met up with a couple in town from the ship. They own their residence. It's 1100 sq ft. They have a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. They even have a washer and drier. They are heading to the canal tomorrow.
You can also buy a studio or one bedroom.
14:55 YO-D-YO Mary [Marina El Cid] Av. Camaron Sabado 82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268115,-106.463565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:55 YO-D-YO Mary @Salacia / Peter We were in Muertos on Friday night then Frailes Saturday. We are now crossing to Mazatlan!
16:01 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Anyone near Marina de La Paz who could drop by today to provide us a quick tutorial on using our new Iridium Go and PredictWind to assess when to cross the Sea to Mazatlan? We plan to depart early tomorrow. Thanks, Sue. We are on A dock.
16:18 WildhoodDirk Had some great feedback regarding hauling out at Vista Mar. Next question, anyone with comments or experience in hauling in the Sea if Cortez? We might put it off until then if it makes sense....43' cat with 22' beam. Found one yard but they max out at 21.5' beam....
16:23 Salacia / Peter We were the boat coming into Muertos from the south as you were entering! Hi! We’re in La Paz now.
16:41 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue To WildhoodDirk: we used Abaroa in La Paz who is just large enough for our 26’ wide cat.
16:58 Epsilon-Bill Welcome to Turtle 🐢 Bay “No Regrets” 😉👍🙋‍♂️
17:09 Ho’okipa-Lisa Golfito, Costa Rica – for those who have no luck or are not interested in fishing, we found the best fish processing market. They have Yellowfin Tune, Dorado, Mackerel, Snapper, Pargo, Snook, Conch, Squid, and gorgeous fresh shrimp we saw being processed. All local caught, processed and deep freezed. Although, I didn’t see any Wahoo, lobster, or Turtle. But, this is the real deal fish market and prices are very reasonable. World Class.
17:13 Captain Dietmar la Cruz near Puerto vallarta
8 meter width
17:13 Captain Dietmar FLAMENCO MARINA Panamá city
17:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa Coomander, I've requested a marching band for your arrival at Marina Papagayo. Please give me an ETA so I can arraign everthing for your arrival...
17:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What’s a good price for diesel in Turtle Bay?
17:49 PP SV avant Is that a trick question? There is no good price for diesel in turtle bay, you just get hosed.
17:49 Captain Dietmar we'd night / Thursday am
with Portuguese Mexican and Israeli crew (great mix :-)
17:54 Epsilon-Bill We have heard a few stories that you need to be cautious of your purchase, that is, confirming some how that you get all that you asked for. (From an earlier conversation we heard of on this site)
17:57 Outventure juergen and Iris We‘ve hauled put in Vista Mar. Lagoon 440. it was ok, but also heard of a lot of people that had issues, cracks in hulls etc and of course the boat that fell from the trailer recently.
Id also consider what you want to get done there and if you need external workers / mechanics. Those are rare, to say it in a polite way.
You can contact me directly if you like more info.
18:13 Remedy-Karl [null] C. Recinto Portuario 101, Recinto Portuario, 83554 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.304021,-113.545660&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:13 Remedy-Karl First time in the water in 10 months! Woo hoo!!
18:15 Captain Dietmar yeah !!!
18:35 WildhoodDirk Thanks, assuming you were happy with the whole process? Can you do your own work on the boat there?
18:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce They said 32 Pesos per liter, so I asked for their best price. They put me on the phone with Enrique and he gave me 28 Pesos per liter. Not a huge difference, but everything helps.
18:38 WildhoodDirk 👍 Thank you....have looked into Flamenco too....
18:40 WildhoodDirk Thanks, I might pick your brain a bit later ... starting to lean away from Vista Mar.
18:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Bruce: is that a typo? There are 20 MX pesos to the dollar...and what us the quality of fuel they're bringing you out?
18:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Actually that's right, 28 pesos/L works out to 5.32/gallon
18:46 YO-D-YO Mary @Salacia / Peter hi Peter, two ships passing. Hopefully we will be in the same port sometime.
19:09 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Thank you for the good laugh tonight. Never get fuel there
21:13 GenM @Remedy-Natalie this may be pretty far off for you, but the sand blasting off of bottom paint at Cabrales has been pretty good , then stop at the gel coat layer
21:16 Captain Dietmar [null]

Tue, 11/23/2021
03:45 Captain Dietmar [null]
07:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Not a typo. Turtle Bay is known for jacking the price up on fuel as they are the only game in town, and we needed fuel. That was delivered from our boat price by their boat. I paid 21 Pesos per liter in Ensenada. That’s $3.99/gal.
07:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll, when you need fuel, you need fuel. Most of our trip down Baja has been motoring or Moto sailing with not much wind.
07:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is there a place with Wi-Fi in Turtle Bay? One of my books said Enrique’s Cafe might.
07:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So I’ve heard. I didn’t get to see the meter, so am hoping a got what I paid for. My fuel gauge indicates I got about what I asked for.
07:46 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
07:46 IBEX - Florian Kind of ugly fellow 😀 - frogfish - spotted at Klein Bonaire
08:44 Remedy-Karl Au contraire! Quite attractive I think.
08:51 Remedy-Natalie Thanks. Wet sanding or color sanding is a way to get the oxidation off the gel coat. They use superfine sandpaper to strip the oxidation layer and then polish is done. It is much more intense than using a compound. We just splashed yesterday from Cabrales boatyard. Thanks for the reply though. I appreciate it.
09:58 Captain Dietmar [null] Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.678636,-87.507029&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:24 Ho’okipa-Lisa He/she is gorgeous!!!
10:28 PP SV avant It’s pretty common in Mexico to get less than you pay for. Many operators rig the pump meters in their favour. Our milspec jerry cans magically grew to hold 21-22 litres in Mexico (nominal capacity to plimsoll line 20 litres), but awkwardly only hold the specified 20 in other jurisdictions.
11:15 Ho’okipa-Lisa Casa Orquideas in the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica is closed and should be removed as a PP cruising destination. The property sold in June and the new owner is not offering private or self guided tours. The beautifully landscaped private tropical garden showing off hundreds of species of ornamental and edible tropical plants that have been collected and cared for by U.S. citizens Ron and Trudy McAllister, who have lived in this remote region since the 1970s is sadly a thing of the past:( No longer available to the PP are the most beautiful and interesting plants and flowers of Costa Rica, which are a magnet for dozens of different kinds of birds, butterflies, insects and other wildlife...
12:28 Captain Dietmar copy that
12:29 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
12:29 Captain Dietmar hello Nicaragua
12:52 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null]
13:00 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.510790,-79.023998&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:36 walt knot right Have fun Toketee
15:26 Gargoyle Anyone have a recommendation for freight forwarder in Costa Rica? Thanks!
15:27 Gargoyle Anyone have a recommendation for a freight forwarder in Costa Rica? Thanks!
16:27 Niniwahuni-Nicolets [Photo]
16:28 PP SV avant I don’t, but Dan Eaffaldano, Operations Manager at Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica might.
O (506) 2690-3600 | C (506) 8338 3620
E dan.eaffaldano@marinapapagayo.com
W http://www.marinapapagayo.com/

They have a pretty good chandlery too.
16:40 Sea Bella Kathy [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.105558,-109.878912&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:47 Sea Bella Kathy I thought our pin location would show more. We are just north of Muertos after an excellent week at Isla Pardita!
16:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa American Export in Miami: 786-282-0756
Oswaldo - customerservice@amexpusa.com

17:15 Sea Bella Kathy Need to get my Sailrite serviced soon, its just not doing well on my boat projects. Somewhere in Mazatlan or Barra, any ideas??
17:59 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Barra has a guy named Hogan Sails, but I can't attest to his...well, ask Brenda on Firefly!!!
18:00 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve We made it to Maztalan with no engine a 5 day crossing …no wind drifted for 3 days
18:02 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve North sails Mike in La Cruz maybe
18:02 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Last I heard Hogan sails retired
18:09 Gargoyle Thank you, will reach out to Dan
18:13 Ho’okipa-Lisa Indeed, but last I heard he's still operating on the morning call and is alive:) Brenda?
18:15 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Hogan did retire. Never heard of Mike doing service in LaCruz but he may. He just gets super busy this time of year. Rodrigo at ONE Sails may have a recommendation and he is a Posse sponsor from LaCruz area. I serviced my own sail rite using the videos and even timed it with improved performance great success. Just takes patience and time!
18:18 Gargoyle Thank you!!
18:19 Ho’okipa-Lisa Frieght Forward in Costa Rica is challenging! Papagayo is sooo challenging...Ask Berta on SAN since she went down a rabbit hole there!!! In our experience, most everything ships into San Jose and then trucked to destination. San Jose to Quepos via American Export was the low hanging fruit. Not perfect, but good.
18:27 SAN American Export to Quepos worked quite well. They do NOT serve Papagayo as a regular service they told us. would have cost an extra almost 100US. In the end we used a local address of a friend in Playa del Coco, but it was still very painful. Took the delivery truck three times to find the house...
19:37 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve The royal we meaning my hubby Mike serviced our Sailrite just from the manual we got when we bought it in 2006. He replaced the bovine retaining spring, reset the timing and oiled it
19:38 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Bobbin retaining spring
20:21 PP SV avant That’s sucks!
20:23 PP SV avant Well, you wouldn’t want the bovines falling out either. ;)
21:43 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Sailrite has a ton of videos online...I re-tunes my timing after watching the video (maybe 5 times) and sandes the burrs off the hook with 600 sandpaper... not rocket science, but tedious percervierence!

Wed, 11/24/2021
03:39 Captain Dietmar [null] Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.435565,-86.156935&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
03:45 Captain Dietmar this is Carinthia's 3rd time along this stretch of the coast encountering excellent and favorable seastate conditions with very light winds < 8 knots coming from 60 °apparent no mayor swell or windwaves to report
20 nm to go through Papagayo land keeping our fingers crossed
05:16 REEF DANCER Jerry [null] British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.352592,-64.619786&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:17 REEF DANCER Jerry Currently diving wall next to the Indians diving everyday it's exhausting lol
05:17 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer
05:18 Medea-Darryl [null] Av. Juan XXIII #10-162, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.578295,-81.703593&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:18 Medea-Darryl Departing St Andres for Roatan this morning
05:25 Hope - Patrick [Location]
05:27 Hope - Patrick Buddy Boating with Toketee…..beautiful anchorage. Now hopefully some clear sky’s today
06:08 Captain Dietmar copy that
safe trip
06:08 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:10 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve That’s saying it
08:11 Hope - Patrick [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.507496,-79.022019&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:12 Hope - Patrick Correction to location…..still learning “ Line”
08:35 Gargoyle Thank you, expecting the process to be challenging but will allow a lot of extra time.
09:09 Ho’okipa-Lisa Well done Jerry & Debbie, well done...
10:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] De La Villa 10, Villa Cortez, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.862897,-116.661597&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:46 Arcane - Jean & Jace Hi to all Panama Posse flotilla! We are Jacinthe and Jean on S/V Arcane. We been cruising most our time since 2004. We then left from the Thousand Islands at the end Lake Ontario. Played on the East Coast for a few years. Since 2009 we have been on the other side of the Continent. We have sailed down to Mexico in 2012. We have spend our last winters up and down mostly between Mazatlan and Zihua. Looking forward meeting you on our way. Friendliness regards to all.
10:53 Dreamer @Medea-Darryl smooth sailing, enjoy diving at Roatan, wonderful
Place.
11:31 Arcane - Jean & Jace Thanks! It's on the list.
11:45 Remedy-Karl Other than La Paz, where would you be able to find services like stainless working, sails, electronics and so on?
11:46 Remedy-Karl Mexico, of course. 👍🏼
11:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, puerto Panesco
11:49 Captain Dietmar [null]
11:52 Arcane - Jean & Jace [null]
11:56 Arcane - Jean & Jace Now in PV. 20.4 - 105.17. Moving in the next days.
11:57 PP SV avant Mazatlan has a better reputation for shorter waiting times and perhaps slightly better prices. Sail work PV is your best bet. PV is better for parts than Mazatlan. Penasco is great to get work done, close to the USA for parts runs, but perhaps less pleasant to spend time in than the other three (cold in winter, docks famous for bugs, town less tourist-y). I don’t think there is a sail loft in penasco.
12:11 Remedy-Karl We are in Peñasco now after 8 months. You're right, it's not particularly pleasant to hang out a long time and the work available is pretty basic.
13:38 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641238,-85.654086&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:39 Captain Dietmar home sweet home
3.5 day passage
13:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa WELCOME!!!
13:45 Alamos Nice 👍
13:46 PP SV avant No pictures of the welcoming band?
14:43 Captain Dietmar waiting for government officials...
15:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Congratulations.
16:01 Captain Dietmar 😀
16:17 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We must have just missed you @🦜panamaposseDietmar ! We left the fuel dock at 2 after an amazing week in the marina, gotta love the amenities! Enjoy!
16:33 Remedy-Natalie When buying an annual national park pass for Mexico in order to anchor and go ashore in the National parks do I need a pass for everyone on the boat or just one for the boat?
16:57 PP SV avant The passes are per person. They aren’t personalized so a single pass can be used for multiple sequential visitors.
16:59 Remedy-Natalie Thanks. So I'm on the website will not take my money. Did you do yours online or at an office
17:20 Aegis, Mary/Ian The annual Mexican parks passes are personalized. They have your name and photo on them.
17:21 PP SV avant Oops I guess that changed. My bad.
17:21 Remedy-Natalie Thank you. I'm having a hard time paying online. I keep getting an error. Did everything work when you did it?
17:33 Salacia / Peter Ours don’t have photos. They do have unique ids, and our names, handwritten.
17:58 Aegis, Mary/Ian I did ours the last 2 yrs on their website with no problems. I used a tablet. It prompted us for a selfie.
18:02 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Dietmar! Nice passage. Glad you r there before dark!
18:03 Captain Dietmar yes literally
do you need a burgee ?

19:29 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
19:29 Captain Dietmar Here is our entry into highest wind recorded - 31.2 ( saw up to 34 ) at the Murcielagos Islands just passed Cabo Santa Elena
20:19 LUMOS - Jeremiah @🦜panamaposseDietmar how long are you staying there?
20:21 Remedy-Karl Excellent! Natalie docked us in simulator winds in Santa Marta.
20:24 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
20:27 Last Arrow Vincent Hole shot Los Cabo to La Cruz 35 hrs on our way to Barra
20:45 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @🦜panamaposseDietmar 31.2 hell we see that at anchor over in Red Frog
21:46 Captain Dietmar 😀

Thu, 11/25/2021
10:01 VitesseCatherine Happy Thanksgiving (thanksgiving) to all! May you have a great day no matter where you are!!!
10:11 Captain Dietmar vessel will stay here at least one month
10:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you and same to you!
10:38 Captain Dietmar Happy turkey day ! Iets see all those feasts on board everywhere
10:45 Conversations Hi all! Glad to be newly a part of the PP!
We are Cress and Irene aboard s.v Conversations now just around the corner from Barra de Navidad in Tenacatita Bay. We are bound for Panama and New York over the next 9 months. This is our first time down this coast, and our second time through Panama Canal, this time in the opposite direction we look forward to meeting many of you. We will be at the Barra kickoff!
10:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We have turkey sandwich meat, so will have turkey sandwiches at Bahia Santa Maria. 😀
10:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Bahia Santa Maria] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.781592,-112.252672&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:10 Alamos [Photo]
14:14 walt knot right Good burgie
14:20 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Vacuum sealed previously, currently thawing🦃👍
14:21 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Photo]
14:32 Epsilon-Bill Happy Thanksgiving “No Regrets” been following you on Marine Traffic 😉👍🙋‍♂️
14:46 LUMOS - Jeremiah Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We have a problem on board, and I'd love any thoughts or suggestions as i figure out how to fix it. We have a 2005 Fontaine Pajot, Lavezzi 40. The aluminum post that houses the rudder shaft in our port engine room, fell victim to some galvanic corrosion and now has a hole the size of a quarter that is leaking sea water. I discovered it in the remote San Blas Islands so I plugged the hole with butle tape, and wrapped the pipe with vinyl emergency tape. That patch job is currently working and I no longer have water intrusion. We are now in Linton Bay waiting for a welder to see if he could potentially weld a fix, but he's busy, it's raining, and it's the Caribbean so we'll see when he gets to us.

I feel like the "correct" thing to do would be to haul the boat out, disassemble the rudder, remove the aluminum pipe, and either order a replacement or have it repaired while the boat is out of the water. The problem is, we have a Panama Canal transit scheduled on December 11th with family flying down to do it with us. Then only 6 months left in our cruising itinerary until we haul the boat out in Mexico for hurricane season or get it back home to SoCal. So I'd rather find a fix that could last 6-12 months until we haul the boat anyways and not do a haul out just for this. There is no pressure from the water coming in, and if my butle and vinyl tape patch is holding well enough, surely there is something I can do that can get me to the next haul out...Here are my thoughts and options so far:

See if a welder can weld a patch or a sleeve onto the aluminum pipe without hauling the boat.

Fill the hole with Flex Paste or some kind of water proof epoxy.

Wrap the affected area with some sheets of fiberglass (a few people have recommended this)

Maybe an epoxy fill AND fiberglass wrap

Leave my current patch job and see how long it lasts (not really considering this)

Separately, i do plan on having an electrician come and see why the pipe suffered electrolysis to begin with and help me figure out the stray current and anode situation so it hopefully doesn't continue corroding or happen elsewhere on the boat.

Thanks in advance!!
14:46 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Photo]
14:47 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Photo]
15:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jeremiah, is it possible to cut the aluminum post where the rupture is and splice in a rubber coupling that is available at most hardware stores.

15:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Photo]
15:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Same to you. A better site is https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV_NoRegrets/
15:06 Salacia / Peter Or just use the suggested coupling on top of the existing tube without cutting it
16:34 Epsilon-Bill Thanks, I’ll have to check it out. Been using “Windy.”
16:37 LUMOS - Jeremiah Oh that's interesting. I just wouldn't want to accidentally cut my rudder shaft!!
16:45 Remedy-Karl We had way too often, like 7 times in the first two years for one thing or another. After crossing the Pacific with a leaking rudder bearing and being kept above water by a $50 bilge pump I know I'd feel more comfortable getting it fixed. But of course, AFTER determining the cause.
16:53 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve @Arcane - Jean & Jace so glad to see you in the Posse and looking forward to meeting up again
18:07 SilhouetteL Jeremiah,
In the Navy we would take a siliar size pipe cut a quarter section out along with a piece of quarter inch thick rubber and apply it rubber patch first metal pipe quarter and two hose clamps that should get you to Mexico safely. The galvanic corrosion is caused by stray current, look for green corrosion on all wire connections somewhere you have a short.
Google strong back pipe patch for illustrations.
Fair winds
Svailhouette.net
18:11 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thank you so much!!
18:14 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah Stanley at Linton Bay should be able to braise a piece over it, and maybe fill it, esp if you only want it to last 6 months. I would buy some more emergency tape and maybe some underwater putty or sealant that will set wet in case you have a issue under way. I’m assuming your already talking to Stanley, if not, let me know if you want his number.
18:15 LUMOS - Jeremiah Yes, he was supposed to come today but he was very busy, and then it started raining. Hopefully tomorrow. I'm curious his opinion.
18:17 Dreamer @LUMOS - Jeremiah he’s a good guy, did great work for us. He could prob also heli arc aluminum, if you want to make it a more permanent fix, but i would guess the entire pipe is compromised, i would be wanting to replace it myself.
18:17 SilhouetteL Jeremiah - batter place for patches
Google
Jubilee marine pipe patch
Cheer’s
18:18 SilhouetteL Jeremiah,
Check out jubilee marine pipe patch
18:19 LUMOS - Jeremiah Will do! Thanks so much!
18:31 PP SV avant My 2 cents worth.

The pipe may be compromised other than the spot that’s gone all through.

I wouldn’t suggest epoxy, it shrinks when it cures and could crush the pipe.

A spiral wrap of Fiberglass tape or two would make an external pipe over the existing suspect one should make it pretty safe, and you could cut it off with a dremel like a cast on a broken arm when it’s time to replace it.

When you do replace it, you could look into using a Fiberglass pipe and never face an electrolysis problem again.
18:55 Katmandu - Terry [Punta Perula] Punta Pérula, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.588553,-105.126098&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:59 Katmandu - Terry Anyone in or passing through La Cruz marine Nayarit on there way to Barra De Navida wouldn’t mind picking up my overnight letter at the La Cruz Marina Office and bring it to Barra De Navidad ?
19:04 Last Arrow Vincent I’m here in La Cruz and will be leaving tomorrow 4 pm to be on Barra 29th Let me know the details and I’ll get your letter
19:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Anyone coming down from the US to Barrs over the next couple of weeks we have a box of new cockpit cushions that could get to us before we left and need to get them to Barra. The manufacturer will ship to whoever can bring them down. We’ll be in Barra from the 3rd through the 17 of Dec. Thanks.
19:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *Barra

Fri, 11/26/2021
12:03 Green Flash Can anyone recommend a boat watcher/bottom cleaner at Shelter Bay in Panama? We will be leaving Green Flash at the marina for a few weeks during Christmas and new years.
12:29 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN M @Red Rover
12:38 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Spencer on Gabriel can watch and 0rganize bottom cleaning with Jesus.
12:47 RED ROVER-Alison Hey all, sorry I am in La Cruz (leaving this afternoon). Wish I could help with the Panama question!
12:52 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue We are finally off the dock and out of La Paz. Heading to Muertos for tonight. Any input on crossing to Punta Mita departing tomorrow? Also, we intermittently see a low voltage alarm on our B&G plotter we have never seen before. Batteries are at 12.5. Any suggestions?? Gracias, Sue
13:05 Green Flash- Joan Thank you!
13:22 Hope - Patrick Capricorn Cat. Check the conn cation right at the chart plotter if possible. Could be corrosion at the connector. Do both a visual check and a voltage measurement at that connector.
14:11 RED ROVER Kevin Does the low voltage coincide with any other higher power user that is connected to the battery bank? If something else comes on, the startup of that may draw the voltage down temporarily and the plotter potentially will see that and provide the alert...
14:16 Remedy-Karl Someone will actually dive with the crocodile?
14:17 Dreamer @Green Flash they will do all that at the marina. They charge around $50 a month to watch it and send you a report. I’m sure they can also arrange a detail before you head back.
14:19 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue usually a connection issue, take all connector off and spray electronic cleaner and corrosion preventer. If you are lucky, that will solve it.
16:56 Green Flash Thanks Dreamer. I talked to them and it seems like the way to go. They will even rent me a dehumidifier for a month.
16:58 Dreamer @Green Flash yes, i had my own, but my buddy rented one from them, don’t know if mold will grow in a month, but 3 to 6 months and you could have a mess when you get back.
17:11 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.096746,-104.436703&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:12 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Ensenada Carrizal. Last stop before Barra de Navidad tomorrow. Anchored in 30 feet, with sand. Good snorkeling here.
17:12 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
17:16 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.630586,-105.483797&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:17 Last Arrow Vincent Underway La Craz, Tenacatita, Barra , see you all there
17:17 Road Less Traveled @🥥Angelque Of Van Mik hxx ccc z)
17:17 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Contadora, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.635101,-79.037853&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:18 Last Arrow Vincent Underway La Cruz Tenacatica, Barra, see you all in Barra
17:19 Hope - Patrick [null] Ferry lines, Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.634836,-79.035981&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:27 RED ROVER Kevin Underway right behind Last Arrow!
17:52 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi @🥥AngeliqueofVancouve yes! Be careful where you drop the dinghy anchor. So much live coral.
17:56 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Not using the dingy here. We just jump off the side of Orion and swim to the cool spots.
18:47 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
18:47 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley My crew from Chiapas to Barra de Navidad will be departin Orion in Barra. Nicholas (from Zihuatanejo, and Alice (from the UK), have bern a great asset onboard, but Lisa (from last season) is returning, and I no longer have a need for crew. So Nico and Alice are looking for another boat to crew. The are both hard working and good cooks. Nico speaks fluent Spanish and English, which is very helpful. They make a good team. Let me know if there’s any Posse members that can use there services.
19:23 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Video]
19:24 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Had a small pod of Dolphins come and play in the light from our underwater lights.
21:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Sue, Lisa and I crossed the sea and did 4 hour shifts. We ran into long lines and some logs. We have FLIR which helped. The crossing was the most adventurous part of the Baja for is. Enjoy and call Dietmar if you have an emergency!

Sat, 11/27/2021
07:48 Katmandu - Terry [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:53 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
07:53 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
07:53 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
07:53 Katmandu - Terry Passage to Barra!
09:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We had an hiccup with our Thanksgiving preparations. I had our turkey in the oven. Boat was all spic and span clean. Here I am thinking, how wonderful to be stress free. 😂 That's when our oven decided to quit cooking our turkey two hours in. 🤦 Well, we had an issue a month ago. We opened up the oven cleaned out the glow plug and burners. It started working again. No problem, we ordered a new glow plug just in case. You know how life decides to throw a little curve ball at you. The glow plug quit in middle of cooking our turkey. Ok, we pulled out the new plug and Tried to install it. The connectors were different from the original. Mark couldn't figure out how to hook it up. So, he reinstalled the old one, just in case it happened to work again. Well, of course, it didn't work. Luckily, we had to buy a new microwave last year while in Chiapas. I remembered that it's also a convection oven too! So, we popped the turkey in. It had 1/2 inch to spare on either end and two inches above. It saved the day. It actually cooked up a delicious turkey in less time than the oven would have.
Mark was able to install the new glow plug, the day after. It was a lot easier, when the oven had cooked down and he had a chance to view a YouTube installation.
All in all it was a great Thanksgiving. We had nine other cruisers on board. It one for the memory books lol
09:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:28 Dreamer @,☠️Delta Swizzler wow, I’ll bet you use the microwave more often now, esp when you have shore power
09:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Definitely, it will keep the boat cooler too.
09:36 PP SV avant Crossing the sea - is generally pretty easy. The one wrinkle to be prepared for is the traffic at night. Small boats like ours typically depart from the baja side and the mainland side at about the same time and cross on similar schedules, which results in a ‘traffic jam’ in the middle of the night when the westbound and eastbound fleets cross paths, so expect to see (and keep an eye out for) that traffic as you approach the 1/2 way point (eyeball, AIS and radar).

Commercial traffic is mostly north south and often crosses close by, but there is some east west, mostly the ferry.
10:06 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:07 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Twice this week, as we were departing our anchorage, we were met by humpback whales. Today at Ensenada Carrizal, and a couple days ago at Isla Ixtapa.
10:07 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:07 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:15 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:15 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:15 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:15 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:15 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
10:15 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley And then there’s these guys….
10:16 Dreamer @Orion wow, nice pics
10:25 Ho’okipa-Lisa Cindy, you're always an inspiration!
11:20 nicole maison de sante Great pics @Orion!
12:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 😂
13:00 VitesseCatherine Wow… great pics
13:04 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Pescador 21, Mesa Quemada, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748598,-105.384813&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:43 Captain Dietmar [Coco Nutz Sport Bar] Playas del Coco, Guanacaste Coco Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.549787,-85.696762&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:44 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
13:44 Remedy-Karl [null]
13:44 Captain Dietmar and all is well in the universe
13:45 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:46 Epsilon-Bill [null] Playa Plateada, Zona Playitas, 22870 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.863618,-116.659409&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:01 O2 ☸️ Love it!
18:04 bryon Macdonald [Photo]
18:04 bryon Macdonald Hola Amigos: "I thought I'd ask Department" -- Bella Sirena lying Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, has 610 watts of electricity coming in from 4 solar panels mounted on board. She is a canoe stern Pacific Seacraft 40 with little no room left for the off the shelf rectangluar solar panels out there. Vessel is breaking even energy wise to needing engine on daily to maintain electronics all night etc. I've done lots of test of NEED more energy IN and want to avoid wind turbine. IF any in the voyage clan here have creative ways to add more solar in creative non traditional ways, If I had the jing I would have solar sails, I would.....
18:09 Dreamer @Bella Sirena I’ve seen people build a rack over the Windvane, it needs to be tall enough to clear the windvane sail. You can then fit huge panels back there. If you don’t want to do that, I’ve also seen people reinforce the bimini and put flexible panels with snaps, won’t last as long you could easily add 300 to 400 watts on top of the bimini.
18:20 bryon Macdonald [Photo]
18:22 bryon Macdonald A picture Bella Sirena, now the cabin trunk aft of the mast has the 4th solar panel, one and two port and STBD of cockpit, third over hard very hard built in dodger, bimini on board very basic rollup kind.
18:26 Road Less Traveled Road Less Traveled on way south out of La Paz on way to Huatulco . In Sea of Cortez passing the tip of BCS in a few hours. Anyone else making similar transit?
18:38 Dreamer @Bella Sirena you would need to reinforce the Bimini and basically have it permanent, then put the soft panels on it.
18:39 Dreamer [Photo]
18:40 Dreamer @Bella Sirena this gives you a idea what’s possible, not my boat, my buddies, i have a combo of hard and soft panels.
19:12 PP SV avant Avant has 4 100w rigid panels on a 4 bow Bimini over the aft cockpit. Works well, after the panels are attached to the Bimini it’s very rigid.
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19:22 PP SV avant We added a plexiglass window in the middle
19:37 bryon Macdonald @Rob Murray --Brilliant job. Thanks so much to all for insights/input....

Sun, 11/28/2021
06:07 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Hello Posse. Ocean Dream is leaving Grenada this morning. Heading to Bonaire. Regards. KB
07:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We will be in SJC tomorrow to rest overnight and then to PV and Barra by 12/3. I think we are a little behind you though time wise. Coming from San Diego so on the other side of Baja.
07:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s today now. It didn’t send last night.
09:28 Captain Dietmar @TIME OUT - Dan welcome to the Panama Posse
09:29 TIME OUT - Dan Glad to be part of the group.
09:59 REEF DANCER Jerry @OCEAN DREAM III -KB. This reef dancer we left aruba a month ago went straight to the bvi a long but great passage 470 miles
10:06 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA 🇵🇦 POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15:30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Callejon Pez Sierra 5, 23403 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.062481,-109.673500&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:11 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Thanks for the reminder
12:18 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Orion at Marina Puerto de La Navidad
12:19 PP SV avant Check out the French baker in the morning. It’s worth it.
12:20 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
12:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re going to be there on the 1st.
12:57 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Where would I find this French baker?
12:59 PP SV avant They deliver.
13:00 PP SV avant [Photo]
13:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Mmmmm…that looks good.
13:42 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi He comes by in his panga every morning. Listen for his bell as he drives through the Marina. Prices went up though. About 45 pesos for each thing now
16:26 PP SV avant Cruising seminar December 7th, 2:00 p.m. at Marina Riviera Nayarit - At la Cruz ⛵️ Free and open to all.

For all you Baja Ha Ha-ers Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally...and those of you who just returned... Yes, we are seeing weather changes from Summer/Fall to Winter conditions.

Join us for Weather trends "in and out" of Banderas Bay 🇲🇽 Hosted by Michael Eric Danielson PV Sailing ⛵️ at Marina Riviera Nayarit - At la Cruz, December 7th. 2:00 p.m.

Mouth masks 😷 are required during seminars.
16:38 Ho’okipa-Lisa Captain, will you be at Barra for the kickoff?
16:39 Ho’okipa-Lisa What VHF channel does he announce his arrival?
17:08 PP SV avant I will not, sadly. I will be in Shelter Bay Panama.
17:15 Outventure juergen and Iris If you need an aluminum welder, look for eric bauhaus. (Yes, the one who wrote THE book ;) ). He should be around, has the equipment and can do that. Ping me if you need his contact.
18:04 PP SV avant I seem to miss all the ‘free rum’ events. Bad planning.
19:40 Captain Dietmar we need at least one designated driver
this is by design

Mon, 11/29/2021
05:50 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640939,-85.653611&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:07 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Panama, Isla coiba. Has anyone been there recently and know the fees for visiting? I've seen older info but nothing recent. Both for under 50' and over 61'. It also appears that there is a lower cost for panamaian residents.
07:38 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [null] Sin nombre No. 900 1066, Cerritos, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268932,-106.464230&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:52 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Unnamed Road, Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.626006,-79.030142&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:57 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.456196,-78.994033&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Leaving SJC for PV. Will be there on the 1st in the late afternoon. Then on to Barra. See everyone on the 3rd in the afternoon.
08:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Not sure we will have cell service by 1600 UTC today, so might miss the call. 😟 We’ll be there if we can.
08:02 Medea-Darryl [Guanaja] Main Street Island, Islas de la Bahía 34101 Honduras : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.441381,-85.887394&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:02 Medea-Darryl 8hrs to Roatan
08:34 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL starts in about an hour for the Atlantic and Caribbean and in 90 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:35 REEF DANCER Debbie [Labour Department] British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.424398,-64.619737&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:36 REEF DANCER Debbie Will miss the call waiting in an all day line at immigration to get our visas extended 🤞
08:38 Hope - Patrick [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.481976,-79.943658&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.004749,-109.576828&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] 3, Alajuela Province, Ánimas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.010801,-84.274057&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 🦜🍹Kyrie Does anyone have a freight forwarder from the US to Mexico they can recommend?
08:59 nicole maison de sante [null] Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.749758,-105.378749&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:00 REEF DANCER Debbie @🦜🍹Kyrie Deko marine - Carlos (619) 571-0700 in San Diego. Very reliable
09:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce No experience with them, but worth talking to Planet Express. They offer forwarding for packages coming from places like Amazon and other online me retailers. Again no experience, just sharing what exists out there. Hope this helps and is what you are looking for.
09:03 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes, please send Eric's contact info
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @🦜🍹Kyrie we’ll there you go, and a recommendation to boot. 😁
09:12 Green Flash [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367309,-79.951055&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:12 SV Jupiter² - Jamie Hi all… Jamie and Princess here… we’re currently at Isla Mujeres, MX…slowly finding our way around here with zero Spanish skills! Any advice for this area would be appreciated.
09:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Spanish for Cruisers is a decent book. We’re slowly working our way through it. They also have a website. Not sure if this is what you are looking for though.
09:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m getting tired of the wind flogging our headsails when sailing downwind and it seems to be mostly downwind sailing for us. I see a whisker pole in our future. Any suggestions and/or recommendations?
09:22 Rick [Photo]
09:22 Rick [San Blas] Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.503243,-78.939514&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:33 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Pescador 21, Mesa Quemada, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748598,-105.384819&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.273897,-104.838232&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:41 YO-D-YO Dave [Photo]
09:41 YO-D-YO Dave [Playa Chacala] Chacala, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=21.164352,-105.224756&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:41 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368382,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 YO-D-YO Dave Stern anchored, first time in 20 years. Swimming ashore for breakfast.
09:42 LUMOS - Jeremiah Lots of rain here in Shelter Bay.
09:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sweet. Looking forward to some blue water.
09:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] 603 E Grinnell Dr, Burbank, CA 91501, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.190963,-118.310379&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:49 LUMOS - Jeremiah I tried speaking but i guess nobody heard me. Internet here isn't great.
09:50 PP SV avant Did you find the French baker?
10:05 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Negative. Not yet.
10:24 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie are you anchored there or staying at a marina, what are you trying to do? If you like good affordable food, try the marketplace where all the locals eat, most plates are $2 to $3 instead of the tourist places if $10 plus.
10:27 SV Jupiter² - Jamie Tks @Dreamer …anchored. Food no probs…we’re looking for a chandlery, Cancun I guess..but google doesn’t bring up anything. Any ideas?
10:28 Hope - Patrick Group call ended.
10:29 SV Jupiter² - Jamie @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce …tks guys. Will work on that….tks
10:30 AKIA Judy [Cabo San Lucas Mexico] 23453 Los Cabos, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=22.888324,-109.903648&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:30 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie oh, no chandlery there, only two small hardware stores. There is a Main boatyard where you get diesel, you can ask there where they think would be best to get what you need.
10:30 Gargoyle [Costa Rica Yacht Club] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.981407,-84.796744&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:36 SV Jupiter² - Jamie @Dreamer yeah…will ask around..tks
10:38 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie let me ask my buddy Maik who lives there, what do you need??
10:47 SV Jupiter² - Jamie Ah cool…just looking for some nonslip paint.
10:49 Dreamer [Photo]
10:49 Dreamer Ah ok, let me text him now, this place will have some, they do boat painting there, you can ask when you get fuel.
10:50 SV Jupiter² - Jamie Awesome…tks for that
10:52 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie ok asked Maik, let’s see what he says, he owns that submarine company you see running around there 😂 http://www.submarinenemo.com
10:53 SV Jupiter² - Jamie Ah Nemo… he should know thanks
10:55 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
10:56 Last Arrow Vincent Group call ended.
11:04 Independence-Candy W Group voice call started.
11:07 Independence-Candy W Group call ended.
11:08 Independence-Candy W Is there a group called today
11:09 🦜🍹Kyrie Group voice call started.
11:10 🦜🍹Kyrie Group call ended.
11:10 Dreamer [Photo]
11:10 Dreamer [Photo]
11:10 Dreamer [Photo]
11:10 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie @SV Jupiter² - Jamie here you go this is where he gets paint
11:11 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie Tienda Comex
+52 987 877 0953
https://goo.gl/maps/1bXp7UJraHuAjHZz9
11:11 Dreamer [Photo]
11:13 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.297744,-104.838351&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:14 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue We crossed from Muertos and are heading to La Cruz to re-fuel. Anyone know if they have diesel?
11:29 SV Jupiter² - Jamie @Dreamer that’s awesome help…thanks so much
11:29 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue yes we fueled at their dock last year.
11:32 Dreamer @SV Jupiter² - Jamie your welcome, anytime. If you head down to Panama, shelter bay, say hi, I’ll be there end of Jan until prob March before taking off. My route was isla mujeres, Roatan, San Andres, Panama if you have want any more info.
11:33 SV Jupiter² - Jamie Excellent…we may be that way in Jan…will buy you a beer. Cheers
11:45 Wild (Joe) Hello! Margie and I on Wild are currently in La Paz, about to leave for PV, we have 2 small boys with us, this is our 2nd year on the boat, and first time in Panama Posse. Looking forward to meeting folks!
13:16 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @Wild (Joe) we’re in La cruz leaving for tenacatita sat or sun. We have two kids-
13:17 Alamos And a horse 😁👍
13:37 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted “If i had a pony, id ride it on my boat” Lyle Lovett
13:38 nicole maison de sante @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue I see you at the la Cruz fuel dock. “Hi”
13:42 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @Alamos @Alamos just a grande chihuahua
14:22 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Hi All! anybody in this group joining us or interested in the Adventure Scientist Coral Reef dive on Dec 6th. Please PM me directly!
14:31 Wild (Joe) We might see you before you leave then, we should be there by then
14:50 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley If I could figure out how to send you a PM, I would, and It would say “I’m always up for a Dive, are you in Barra De Navidad?
15:06 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Yes. You?
15:08 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [Photo]
15:08 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [Photo]
15:42 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Just fueled up at La Cruz fuel dock. They charge a 15% surcharge for “location convenience”. FYI
15:43 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue L
15:43 Wild (Joe) @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue I think we saw you in the marina in la paz last week
16:05 O2 ☸️ [null] Puente Nuevo Altata, 80363 Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.657628,-107.978723&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:16 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Hola Wild Joe. We just crossed from Muertos to La Cruz arriving this morning and had an uneventful motoring trip. Welcome!
16:18 Wild (Joe) awesome, we just left the marina on our way across, maybe see you soon!
16:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.332156,-82.178604&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:49 walt knot right For those that want a private conversation. To send a PM select Panama Posse banner at top.expand and then select member list pick person and start chat
18:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I've done really well with Synergy Spanish. It gets you into conversational Spanish right away. It's also has a great approach of building on what you have already learned. It's doesn't go into verbs and conjunctions. Which makes it easier

Tue, 11/30/2021
06:52 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
06:52 RED ROVER Kevin Good morning from Barra...
08:09 Sea Bella Kathy [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.747669,-105.372838&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:26 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Good Morning and Welcome to Barra! Hailing is on Ch 22. Nets are MWF on Ch. 22 at 9am. And the french baker announces he is in the marina on 22 around 8:30ish. Taxi Aquatico is on Ch. 23
09:35 RED ROVER Kevin Looking for current diesel (general) prices between Barra and Panama. Any good resource pages or input from the fleet? Mainly curious if one country is much better on prices to fuel up in.
10:31 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Red Rover Kevin Chiapas had the best price for us.
11:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Hotel Grand Isla Navidad Resort] Circuito de los Marinos s/n, Fracc. Isla Navidad. 28838 Manzanillo, Colima Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.194986,-104.684449&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:51 Aegis, Mary/Ian In Jan/Feb are hoping to stop at Marina Pez Vela in Guatemala. Has anyone been there recently?
12:06 PP SV avant 301753Z NOV 21
NAVAREA IV 1076/21(25).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
1. SURVEY OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE BY M/V RAMFORM TITAN TOWING EIGHT 9260
METER LONG CABLES, M/V THOR MAGNI AND
M/V 7 WAVES IN AREA BOUND BY
18-00.0N 070-02.0W, 18-21.5N 070-01.7W,
18-21.5N 069-20.0W, 18-04.0N 069-20.0W,
18-00.0N 069-20.0W, 18-00.0N 070-02.0W.
SIX MILE BERTH REQUESTED.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1073/21.
12:50 Katmandu - Terry Quick request to anyone heading to Barra de Navida from LaCruz . I have a DHL letter at the office in La Cruz Marina . I’d love to get picked up and brought to Barra ….Letter is addressed to Terry Peck Katmandu. Thank you
13:11 DancingontheEdge Mel We are having trouble contacting Vista Mar Marina for a reservations. Any suggestions for contacting them? TIA
13:32 Captain Dietmar telephone or WhatsAp
13:36 DancingontheEdge Mel We have tried both repeatedly.
14:50 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @Katmandu-Terry Terry, we’re in La cruz and I’m happy to help. Wanna discuss in a private chat thing-
14:58 Katmandu - Terry Yes please
15:50 Katmandu - Terry Hi Chad , thank you for volunteering. The envelope is in the Marina
16:14 Green Flash I will PM you Cesar's personal whatsap number. He is the on site manager and is fluent in english
16:17 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN Terrific, thanks a bunch. We’re headed there tomorrow.
16:25 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We would also like to contact Vista Mar Marina in the near future. Is it possible to have Cesar’s WhatsApp number as well? We appreciate it!
17:03 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole the owner's daughter Jackie is who I contacted for Vista Mar +507 6611-8528 on WhatsApp.
17:06 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN Thanks, for the info. we were able to contact both of them and we’re all set.
17:34 Captain Dietmar +507 6611-8528 jaqueline s number use whatsap
18:08 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Does Barra have RO water at the dock? Any idea on dock water quality at the Marina?
18:23 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue it isn't RO water, but it is potable.
18:38 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky It's good water piped in from the mountains and stored in tanks then filtered for the fancy resort and docks. PPM and PH is 👍
18:48 Ho’okipa-Lisa Sue, here's my test records from last season- not perfect, nor anything close to Costa Rica's water, but definitly drinkable: 11/22/2020 Barra 334 ppm / 7.43 PH
5/29/2020 Barra 339 PPM/ 7.54 PH
5/24/2020 Barra 334 PPM / 7.36 PH
5/16/2020 Barra 354 PPM / 7.31 PH
4/15/2020 Barra 398 PPM / 7.34 PH
4/9/2020 Barra de Navidad 324 PPM / 7.5 PH
3/28/2020 Barra de Navidad 411 PPM / 7.27 PH
3/20/20 Barra de Navidad 324 PPM / 7.2 PH

18:48 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Please run the faucet to ensure it is clear if you choose not to filter. We have seen brown water. We use a 3 filter system. Paper charcoal and uv. But. We have never tested. Welcome!
19:55 Ho’okipa-Lisa Update - Casa Orquideas may be closed but it's still a beautiful calm not to be missed anchorage!!! My understanding is that all beaches in Costa Rica are public...and there's a lotta beach to explore in this paradise...
20:51 Captain Dietmar yes all beaches are public

Wed, 12/1/2021
01:06 Captain Dietmar BORDER CONTROLS
The United States is moving to require that all air travellers entering the country show a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said late on Tuesday. read more

Currently, vaccinated international travellers can present a negative result obtained within three days from their point of departure. The new one-day testing requirement would apply to U.S. citizens as well as foreign nationals
06:25 Captain Dietmar connection time record in México city 95 minutes from arrival to getting to connecting flight
especially long lines bundled with bureaucracy and general anarchy.
barra de navidad here we come (maybe with luggage this time)
07:02 Fickle Muranda Hi Margie and Joe ! This is Muranda and Ben on SV Fickle . We were on your dock for the past 10 months and are now down in Chacala heading towards La Cruz . Nice to know that you guys are finally making it out . We will see you out here . Fair winds !!!
07:04 IBEX - Florian Leaving Bonaire for Santa Marta / Colombia, wrestling with the Puntas Gallinas & de la Vela on Friday and the Thunderstorms off the Sierra Nevada di Santa Marta thereafter 😀
07:06 Road Less Traveled RoadLessTraveled leaving Puerto Vallarta today, heading south
08:11 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley If you’re on the 8:20 flight to Manzanillo, you may be in the same flight as Lisa.
08:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.647226,-105.685729&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:28 Captain Dietmar [null] Aeropuerto Internacional de Manzanillo COSTALEGRE, 28219 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.147687,-104.560334&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.623819,-105.389817&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:40 Epsilon-Bill Hope you had a great trip, “No Regrets”.
10:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It was good. Some swells were a bit uncomfortable, but all in all a good trip. Note quite over yet. We overnight in PV and then on to Barra tomorrow. Be there on the 3rd. Hope all is well with you.
11:59 YO-D-YO Mary [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.787721,-105.555610&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @yo-d-yo are you in Banderas Bay heading to PV?
12:33 YO-D-YO Mary @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce yes. We are going to La Cruz for fuel then we will be in paradise village
12:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah. We are almost to Marina Vallarta where we will overnight and then to Barra. Dang, so close yet so far.
12:44 YO-D-YO Mary @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce we are driving to Bara. See you there.
12:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep. See you there.
13:13 IslaZ/Richard We are Dick and Peggy Koller. We are retired and spend 6 months a year on our Nordhavn 63. We brought the boat from Palm Beach Florida to Barra Navidad beginning last March. We are now considering the Pacific Posse and traveling to the South Pacific. In our time off the boat, we live in Tucson.

13:36 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
13:40 Captain Dietmar @IslaZ/Richard welcome to the Panamá Posse
14:42 No Regrets Lynette We are not driving sailing see you in two days
15:58 walt knot right Anyone on the Mexico City flight to Manzanillo at 16:20? Would love to hook up
16:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mástil 267, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.665257,-105.250889&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:59 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
22:01 RED ROVER Kevin Found this guy when I opened up the pilothouse door earlier tonight (in Barra). When I went in for a closer shot, he jumped 10 foot down from his perch in to the water and swam away (underwater). Not sure who was more surprised!
23:28 walt knot right OMG

Thu, 12/2/2021
07:32 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
07:32 RED ROVER Kevin Today's sunrise over Barra's lagoon.
07:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Mexican Navy stopped us to see our Passports as we were leaving PV. All good.
07:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful!
08:02 🦜🍹Kyrie Where in the hotel are the seminars taking place? Do you have one of the ballrooms?
08:05 SVBoundless "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"
08:10 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley At 10:00?
08:11 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Funny I thought we were meeting in the Tequila Bar at 5PM
08:18 SVBoundless This seems to be the location for some events .... The agenda is online: https://panamaposse.com/panama-posse-kick-off-week
08:40 🦜🍹Kyrie Thanks all!
08:46 🦜🍹Kyrie Question for anyone in Barra- we have a Yamaha 6hp outboard and last night the prop spun off when we put it in reverse. Seems the cotter pin came out at some time and the prop nut came loose. Thankfully I carried a spare prop, bit didn't have a metric thread stainless nut to hold it on, only a steel one which obviously won't last long. Anyone have a smallish metric thread SS nut in their parts bins (shaft is approx 3/8" diameter)?
09:19 Conversations I might have something, maybe!
09:35 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Is there a way to download routes from good nautical as a gpx file? I assume there is, and I'm missing the button to do so?
10:04 Conversations Hmmmmm.. We are here.... At the Antonia de Medosa room.... Has the venue changed for our first session?
10:20 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted @Red Rover Kevin he’s a beauty. So odd i never even see them that large here!
11:14 walt knot right [null] C. Océano Pacífico 64, 48987 Barra de Navidad, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.211044,-104.684109&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:15 walt knot right Sitting in the Seminar with alot of new cruising friends
11:17 PP SV avant The good part comes when they break out the rum!
12:05 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Maybe Pancho can help you?
12:16 Captain Dietmar the 13:00 seminar has moved to the 3rd floor
Antonio de Mendoza room

12:16 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
12:16 PP SV avant Are you doing a zoom or video line call for any seminars?
12:17 Captain Dietmar from the lobby take the north elevadores to level 3 and when you exit
make a left
16:05 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Hola. This is Fiona and Matt aboard Matilda. Dietmar just added us to this group.
17:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
17:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Sunset in Bocas del Toro.
17:24 PP SV avant I’ll take that as a ‘no’.
17:52 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
17:52 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
17:53 Sea Trial Dave Beautiful Barra
17:53 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
18:19 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
18:19 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
21:27 Captain Dietmar recordings but Internet notbavail in conferencia room
will create a hot spot solutions tomorrow I hope
21:28 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
21:28 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
22:06 Gargoyle Try Jackie on WhatsApp or phone at 507 66118528

Fri, 12/3/2021
07:54 Sauvage - Ali Marina Vallarta: your reviews/thoughts from your recent stay? We are considering leaving the boat there for a week or two while we visit family.
08:37 🦜🍹Kyrie Ali-. Spent a week there last year and it was great. Great security and nice amenities (although that won't matter so much if you're away). The entrance is a bit narrow, bit easy enough to navigate as long as a big yacht isn't trying to come the other way.
08:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce And they stop all boating traffic when the cruise ships come I. Or leave. We got stuck for almost an hour as one was coming in. This seems to be a daily occurrence. There are 2 cruise ship docks. We were there only one night and the cruise ships that were there when we arrived were replaced by two different cruise ships the next morning.
08:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *come in.
08:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Av. Veracruz 5, 48987 Barra de Navidad, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.199011,-104.683756&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Almost there!
08:52 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Great to hear!
09:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
09:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How is San Jose del Cabo?
09:25 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We stayed there. It was very nice. They used to have a great Farmers Market, Thursday nights. Not sure now with Covid. It's very convenient for the airport too.
10:02 Remedy-Karl [null] Blvd. Manlio Fabio Beltrones 1212, Ranchito Campestre, San Carlos, Son., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.949011,-111.055289&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 Remedy-Karl Suggestions for a marine electrician in San Carlos?
10:06 PP SV avant An article I wrote for our cruising association (www.bluewatercruising.org) you may enjoy (or even find useful):

https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/hillbilly-air/?
10:14 Sea Trial Dave Is anyone flying into Barra before the 7th and is willing to bring a small 120v dingy blow up motor (from West Marine or ?). Mine took a dive. Will of course reimburse.
10:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195307,-104.682748&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Estamos aquí!
10:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Final moments
10:40 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
11:01 PP SV avant Breaking up, can’t hear. I think it’s a mic thing.
12:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I heard absolutely nothing oh well.
12:09 PP SV avant There was some earlier. Might be out for lunch now.
12:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Okay
12:14 Captain Dietmar We have some Internet
maybe rob can chime in on the weather porción via line ?
12:14 PP SV avant I’m here.
12:15 PP SV avant Group call ended.
12:26 PP SV avant When is weather happening?
13:00 Captain Dietmar now
13:00 PP SV avant Ready, aye ready!
13:01 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
13:04 PP SV avant Ok, what’s up?
13:04 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Q Dock, Baja California Sur, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.062571,-109.676506&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:05 PP SV avant Standing by!
13:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Red Frog Beach, Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335677,-82.186148&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:20 Positivity John [Photo]
13:22 PP SV avant Note: if you have bad connectivity you can type q’s or a’s to participate in a line call. Uses much less bandwidth.
13:26 Captain Dietmar @Rob Murray thank you
13:27 PP SV avant Losing you.
13:30 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Dancing on Edge please mute your mike
13:34 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted @robmurray he going thru website marinas and sponsors, pods etc. nice to hear you!
13:34 PP SV avant Ok. Standing by for key next cameo. ;)
13:38 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted U up
13:39 PP SV avant Note: if you use the sat charts, beers are on you next we meet. Deal?
14:12 PP SV avant Tuantepec notes: 1. it’s vicious when it’s running. Go when it’s calm. 2. Forecasts underreport it, so a 20kf forecast often delivers 30+kn. 3. Be patient. It will pass.
14:14 PP SV avant Papagayo notes: 1. Again, model based forecasts underreport. Look at ‘gusts’ not ‘wind’. 2. Stay close to shore. Any fetch will make nasty waves. 3. Papagayos don’t shut off, they just ease a bit.
14:17 PP SV avant Punta Mala notes: the trip punta mala -> Panama City can be very uncomfortable, against wind and current for ~100 miles. Look for a weather window. Many cruiser doing the eastbound Posse described the trip as the worst on the pacific side. Reaching off to the perlas can be more comfy. Note that the water temp drops as you round the point as well, making it seem ‘cold’. Round the point just after a high tide for least current.
14:31 PP SV avant Are we done?
14:33 Last Arrow Vincent No
14:34 Last Arrow Vincent Just on a break
14:35 Gitana-Hugo Hugo and Michele on Gitana
14:37 Temptress Kim/Caroly Hello, very happy to join the group! Kim and Carolyne
14:41 PP SV avant Ok. Please get Dietmar to restart the call so we know what going on.
14:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Can you not rejoin?
14:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler He is back on now.
14:50 PP SV avant Can’t hear anything
15:21 PP SV avant Let me know when I can stand down, ok?
15:30 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hearing nothing here
15:30 PP SV avant Or here.
15:31 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We already started
15:47 Wild (Joe) Group call ended.
19:03 Captain Dietmar anyone in barra near their vhf
19:05 IslaZ/Richard Yes
19:06 IslaZ/Richard Isla Z
19:56 Make Me Laugh -Renee [Photo]
19:56 Make Me Laugh -Renee Bob’s steakhouse!
20:45 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
22:26 PP SV avant 040400Z DEC 21
NAVAREA IV 1091/21(GEN).
1. NAVTEX, SITOR, VOBRA, WEATHER FAX AND HF DSC
SERVICES UNRELIABLE 061300Z TO 081300Z DEC
AT USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITIES:
A. BOSTON (F) 41-42.8N 070-30.3W.
B. CHARLESTON (E) 32-50.7N 079-57.0W.
C. CHESAPEAKE (N) 36-43.7N 076-00.6W.
D. MIAMI (A) 25-37.4N 080-23.4W.
E. NEW ORLEANS (G) 29-53.1N 089-56.7W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 081400Z DEC 21.
22:27 PP SV avant This message until December 21. Looks like they aren’t paying the electric bill at the uscg.

Sat, 12/4/2021
07:02 Unknown What does the 5 conuts on burgee represent?
07:41 RED ROVER Kevin How many years the PP has been run...
07:42 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin are reading Alison’s notes ?
07:42 RED ROVER Kevin For open cpn, confirming it was said that there is 150gb of sat maps... is that correct?
07:42 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin that what I have in my notes
07:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce First sunrise for us in Barra
07:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
08:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is there a shot with No Regrets in it. I know we were over in the right side (camera right) and we’re not in this one. 😟
08:35 Captain Dietmar 183 for mbtiles
225 gb with some videos
08:54 Unknown Gracias!
10:03 RED ROVER Kevin 👍
10:03 RED ROVER Kevin 👍
10:19 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Hey lucky if you are done with our knife the wife is needling it to make her pot luck can you drop it off at the boat thanks
10:31 PP SV avant Article on some of the many ways to get data to your computer for OpenCPN and/or other logging uses. Using the sensors in an older iPhone or android dedicated to this purpose may allow richer data logging.

http://davidburchnavigation.blogspot.com/2021/12/GPS2PC.html?
10:36 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Ok. Be there shortly
10:42 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky thanks
11:24 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I need to roast the pig and need a pair of leather gloves to work the hot grill. Does anyone have a pair I can borrow this afternoon for 4 hours?
12:50 WildhoodDirk Hey folks, anybody in Vista Mar currently know what the diesel price is? They are not responding currently...thanks...
13:08 Unknown Fyi...diesel at Flamenco today was $3.38 per gallon
13:16 WildhoodDirk Lol, yeah, that's where I am (Flamenco)....headed to Vista in a week or so...
13:29 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
14:15 PP SV avant Sounds like a good presenter. ;)
14:26 🥥 🦜Tennie Ann / MJ Salvador and his partner Jesus did fine job with electrical upgrades and troubleshooting for us in San Carlos this year.
14:27 Remedy-Karl Thanks MJ. I just called Jesus yesterday to schedule for next week.
15:19 PP SV avant Dietmar, should I be hanging on to the call, or am I free now?
15:35 IBEX - Florian 44.0 kts - our entry for highest wind recorded - this was some 30 miles off Punta de La Vela / Colombia
15:35 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
15:46 Captain Dietmar Group call ended.
15:48 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
15:48 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
15:48 BEATA Billy & Ruth The before, and the after!
17:11 Sea Bella Kathy I missed the memo about the potluck, do we need to bring utensils, plates, napkins...Also, it may be quite dark, bring a luci light or 2!
17:30 Captain Dietmar yes
18:30 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
18:54 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
19:59 Captain Dietmar lucky chucky wins again !
perfect scote on crackling piggy
top 10 galley God(ess) award
19:59 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
21:21 RED ROVER Kevin We have the opencpn files downloaded on to our PC onboard... if anyone needs the files, you can drop off a drive and we can copy them for you....
22:10 walt knot right Someone asked about the price of diesel in Vista Mar. Cesar told me $3.37/gallon USD
22:15 RED ROVER Kevin Anyone buy fuel in El Salvador or Costa Rica recently and have prices?
23:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Allison & Doug, we took on 300 gallons of diesel in Quepos, Costa Rica @ Marina Pez Vela in May. I recall it was between $4 USD and $5 USD per gallon. Heading south from Barra, we had good success fueling up in Chiapas, MX and then Quepos, Costa Rica. We did not have good fuel experiences in other places

Sun, 12/5/2021
06:35 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Fuel in Panama was much cheaper Balboa Yacht Club on the Pacific side, it was less the $3 a gallon, here in Bocas it isn’t between $4.50-5 dollars a gallon
08:24 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thanks Mark!!! That is exactly the info I needed:)
08:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Any recommendations for Caterpillar diesel mechanic in Puerto Vallarta? Having a minor cooling issue I'd like a consult on. Thanks
08:30 ,☠️Delta Swizzler This is Cindy now, it was actually $2.92 per gallon. But, that was May 5th. Before prices went up. But, still a lot less expensive on the Pacific side of the canal than the Atlantic side.
08:31 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We just paid $4.35 a gallon.
08:47 Captain Dietmar Session starts in 15 minutes for tge Adventure Scientist and University of Gualdalajara
08:48 Anduril Where is the session?
08:51 Captain Dietmar barra de navidad mx
08:51 Captain Dietmar 3rd floor
08:51 Anduril Great!
09:24 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.908896,-79.525081&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:25 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Getting measured in the morning for our Canal transit.
09:25 Captain Dietmar On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.

 

If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country, and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).

 

These requirements are for all air passengers two years of age or older boarding a flight from a foreign country to the United States.
09:25 Kanake Dave How exciting (Excited)
11:11 🥥Angelque Of Van Mik What is the name we use at Home Depot for the contractor discount
11:54 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Does anybody know who had the scuba fins for sale at the swap meet yesterday? I think we’d like to purchase them.
12:01 PP SV avant My nose hurts already.
12:34 TRAVELER - Tim Hello to the Panama Posse! My name is Tim and I am aboard S/V Traveler, a 40’ Steel Cutter. We recently joined the Panama Posse family and have enjoyed the past three days of information and events at Barra de Navidad. Our plans are to continue south through the Panama Canal and work our way up to Maine over the next 6 months. The information sharing we have already received has been very helpful, and we are certainly looking forward to meeting others along the way!
12:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Panama Posse
13:27 Conversations Hi Tim, we aboard s. V. Conversations are also headed up the eastern seaboard this winter/spring. Look forward to comparing notes!
15:10 Make Me Laugh Neil Is there anyone in Barra near a VFH that can call a water taxi to F dock?
15:15 M/V One Life @Make Me Laugh Neil Done

15:15 Make Me Laugh Neil @M/V One Life thank you!
15:30 Brizo Beth Hey Kevin, would a 5GB drive be enough for those files?
15:31 Make Me Laugh Neil @Brizo Beth if you want all the files, it’s about 250 GB
15:34 Brizo Beth Ok, thanks!
15:35 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley What’s the process for hailing a water taxi on VHF?
15:36 Brizo Beth You can call the water taxi on channel 23
15:36 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Roger….. thanks
16:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Did anyone get back to you with an answer to your question?
16:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila What's the procedure for getting National Park Passes in Mexico??
16:14 Wild (Joe) I'd be interested in that answer as well
16:26 Make Me Laugh Neil @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce the answer is above “Panama Posse”
16:48 Captain Dietmar weekly panama posse line call tomorrow at 15:30 UTC for the CARIBBEAN and Atlantic and 16:00 UTC FOR the PACIFIC
16:49 Katmandu - Terry Tacos 🌮 @ 5:300?
16:50 Make Me Laugh Neil @Katmandu-Terry where?
16:51 Katmandu - Terry (downtown) Barra
16:54 Medea-Darryl Has anyone entered Belize recently from either Guatemala or Honduras?
Least expensive place for check in? Punta Gorda?

Who needs to be contacted for pre arrival?

Thanks for the assistance
16:56 Make Me Laugh Neil @Katmandu-Terry there was mention of a roof top bar/restaurant at 1730, but I didn’t catch where. We are in Barra now. Just waiting to find out where to go
17:01 walt knot right Dietmar will have to answer that one. But we are going to take the water taxi from the resort at 530. If you don't get an answer, hook up with us when we come ashore
17:01 Make Me Laugh Neil Ok
17:04 Medea-Darryl Group video call started.
17:06 Make Me Laugh Neil @Medea-Darryl butt dial?
17:10 Medea-Darryl Group call ended.
17:11 Medea-Darryl Yes sorry 😣
20:50 HAPPY DAYS Thanks for this… heading that way shortly

Mon, 12/6/2021
07:28 Alamos Sometimes can be a challenge to find locations. Ultimately you can buy the pass from the Park rangers if you ever see one.
07:32 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Ok gracias!
07:36 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you Rob.
07:51 SV Juliet-Charlie @🦜panamaposseDietmar
Good morning Dietmar - LeeAnne is unable to write her drone files to the USB stick you gave her. Is there another way she can get the files to you?
07:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Not sure I understand. Could you clarify please.
08:00 Make Me Laugh Neil @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce , the question was asked, for the name at Home Depot, the answer was given by Lucky Chucky as “Panama Posse”
08:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah. Got it. Thanks. Much appreciated.
08:07 PP SV avant Article I wrote for our cruising association you might enjoy. https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/hillbilly-air/
08:27 Aegis, Mary/Ian @SephinaJosh Online annual parks pass: https://pasaportedelaconservacion.conanp.gob.mx/vistas/inicio.php
08:40 Captain Dietmar I can come by at 11 with a harddrive
08:41 Captain Dietmar Weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 50 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and at16:00 UTC gor the Pacific
09:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimento, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.337113,-82.177745&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:11 Captain Dietmar [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195292,-104.683236&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Marina Puerto Los Cabos] Puerto Los Cabos 23400 San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.062923,-109.671733&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:20 Mira - Glenn [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.565082,-78.858586&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 Mira - Glenn Group voice call started.
09:21 Mira - Glenn Group call ended.
09:22 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:25 Road Less Traveled Transiting Tehuanepek Bay headed south
09:41 Mira - Glenn [File]
09:41 Mira - Glenn Anchored in East Lemmon Cays in 22ft.
09:49 IBEX - Florian [Marina Santa Marta] Cra 1 # 22 - 93 Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.241150,-74.216124&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:50 PP SV avant USA Covid yesterday update. It is ‘one day’, not 24 hours.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html#aircraft
09:51 Mira - Glenn Greetings all. We are flying from Panama to the US next week. Anyone have current information on COVID testing services at Shelter Bay? Thx
09:56 Aegis, Mary/Ian See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b1xvm3gS2t2oHCiBA
10:00 PP SV avant Juanjo has been arranging tests done on site. I think he needs a couple of days notice.
10:03 Mira - Glenn Thx Rob. Juanjo is our next call.
10:03 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Yes, juanjo can set this up, or you can take the test at the airport. It's around 45 minutes to so that and they are open from around 5am to 9pm (as I recall). We've done both.
10:04 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] 536 E Cypress Ave, Burbank, CA 91501, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=34.188230,-118.309114&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:11 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Contadora, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.621791,-79.035915&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila E-Chart question: Outside US waters I'm using OpenCPN with chart groups Cm93, Bing Sat, Google Sat & Navionics. I have also purchased the Navionics app for my phone and have downloaded all the relevant data. As I was approaching San Juan de Cabo, I was dismayed that Cm93 has no large scale harbor charts; I picked my way into the harbor with my cell phone. Just wondering what people are using for large scale charts in OpenCPN?
10:36 M/V One Life Group call ended.
11:02 Sea Bella Kathy [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195236,-104.682760&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:09 Temptress Kim/Caroly From CDC Website: Required Testing before Air Travel to the US
Required for all air passengers two years of age or older boarding a flight from a foreign country to the United States

Updated Dec. 2, 2021
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What You Need to Know
If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than 1 day before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.
11:53 Captain Dietmar satellite overlays
12:00 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yes but I've noticed the satellite overlays are also overzoomed at high resolution
12:37 M/V One Life FYI- Just paid $4.71 USD per gallon of diesel at Barra. Cash price.
12:41 DreamCatcher Henri Group voice call started.
12:41 DreamCatcher Henri Group call ended.
12:50 Captain Dietmar so let.s make a proper sat chart for that marina
13:50 PP SV avant The sat charts for most areas I stopped at level 18 zoom. Level 18 is ‘pretty darn good’ and *usually* offers almost the same detail as level 20. If you look at levels 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 in sasplanet you will notice there is little if any additional detail of practical utility available in zooms above 18. However, each additional zoom level increases the file size 4X. So adding level 19 the mexico file quadruples in size. Adding level 19 & 20, goes up 16X.

Have a look in sasplanet and see if you think the file size shift is worth it for the additional detail, please let me know what you think.
13:51 PP SV avant Pub. 147, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Caribbean Sea - Volume I (16th Edition 2018) has been updated to 13 November 2021.

The updated publication can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C1af6af66ee2a413bfca308d9b8f0e361%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637744167010393092%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=dGFBSJIL2KWuPrUNQsJrOJGqXJR15LbvNpSDifWSYa8%3D&amp;reserved=0 ).
14:21 PP SV avant The other thing I think is worth mentioning is that you ‘fall off’ the WAAS augmentation system in the Posse operating area, so GPS is not as accurate in Mexico as it is in California. Your reliance on sat charts should be as a means to get within range of your primary navigation aid, the eyeball mk.1.

Without WAAS in place, the nominal optimum horizontal accuracy you see in the USA of +/-1m is reduced to about +/- 8m for Mexico and points south.
14:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks that's good information to have re GPS accuracy...in fact, we will arrive at Isla Isabella before dawn, so my plan is to hold station 10-15 miles off until daybreak and pick my way into the anchorage with "Eyeball Mk. 1"...on a related note, my favorite boat cleaner is called EG-2000, the "EG" standing for elbow grease 😅
14:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks again Rob
16:55 Ho’okipa-Lisa Barra De Navidad - someone ordered a box of cigars from Hector the Cigar roller in the lobby. Unfortunatly, the unnamed person is a no-show. The cigars are Robusto 60 ring mexican fill with a 5-year aged cuban wrap. Cost is 800 pesos. He's been a great supporter of the Posse during Covid and I'd hate to see him stiffed. Hector can be reached on what's app +52 315 104 7043
17:12 BEATA Billy & Ruth We can take them. I will contact him now.
17:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky He will deliver to the marina or meet you in Barra
17:36 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Is anyone interested in going into Barra for dinner tonight?
18:03 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I heard there's a good sushi place in Colima and we would be up for that as well
18:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I think we were at that sushi place up on the hill and it was excellent!
18:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce They were very busy last night so the service was slow, but worth the wait.
18:09 Temptress Kim/Caroly The restaurant I believe it was El Pescador. We ate there last week. Terrific.
18:09 Temptress Kim/Caroly Kim Temptress
18:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s the one!
19:20 Last Arrow Vincent Lucky I’ll meet you for dinner where are you ?
19:22 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
19:23 Last Arrow Vincent Group call ended.
19:23 Sea Trial Toni Group voice call started.
19:23 Sea Trial Toni Group call ended.
19:23 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky call me Vince 949 326-6769
19:33 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky call me 949-326-6769

Tue, 12/7/2021
06:55 Alamos Somebody asked about galvanizing chain here in Panama. By the time the chain is moved from boat to sand blasters to galvanizer locations and back, it is in the ball park of the cost of new chain here... Hope that helps👍
(Although it can be done)
06:57 Outventure juergen and Iris Thanks for the info. Would be great to get a breakdown of those costs involved and the suppliers. I have a secondary anchor that i‘d like to have galvanized.
09:34 REEF DANCER Jerry [null] British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.356138,-64.607375&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
09:35 REEF DANCER Jerry From the beautiful British Virgin islands reef dancer
09:50 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.299656,-104.836742&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:15 Medea-Darryl Has anyone checked into Cayman Islands recently?
Is travel insurance a requirement?
Thanks
10:41 PP SV avant Haven’t seen a Posse member go in lately. Latest from noonsite here: https://www.noonsite.com/place/cayman-islands/formalities/#biosecurity-section
11:10 Ho’okipa-Lisa Sorry Vince, I just got this. Do I owe you a call, or are we good?
11:11 Ho’okipa-Lisa Mike @ PV Sails will have that info for you...
11:12 Last Arrow Vincent We’re good ! Cheers
11:31 Kanake Dave Anyone have a good used vhf handheld for sail in Bara ?
11:44 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Group voice call started.
11:44 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Group call ended.
12:14 Medea-Darryl Thank you
12:17 Katmandu - Terry I have a ICom m36 floating VHF available for coconuts 🌴
12:21 Captain Dietmar contact the barcadere marina listed at https://panamaposse.com/sponsors
they have up to date info
15:33 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thank you Kim & Caroly!!! BTW, do you know Dr. Royce? I saw him in Catalena a few years ago hunting Lobsters on an Ocean Alexander...maybe it was your boat?

Wed, 12/8/2021
07:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That was including dock fee, right? What is the walk up price at the road? I have a small enough tank I can haul several jerry cans up the hill.
07:20 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] 14, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622493,-83.152478&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:40 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
Hey Charles hope your trip home was inventful and the boat was in good shape when you arrived. I was trying to order the Panama Cruising Guide but can’t find it on Amazon, wondering if you new a place I could order it found. Cheers eh !
09:42 M/V One Life @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That was with docking surcharge.
09:42 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky hope your trip home was uneventful and your boat was in good shape. I can’t find that book on Amazon you recommend “Panama Cruising guide” Wondering if you had any suggestions where to order it ?
Cheers eh !
10:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
10:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Still not as expensive as Turtle Bay. 😳
10:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Anyone here a “expert” at diagnosing NMEA 0183 issues with a MUX involved?
10:37 Alamos The Alamos is a sport fisher, glad I had the Posse to enlighten me that turtle bay wasn’t a normal priced fuel stop...😁👍
Made sure in Ensenada.....
11:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m in need of a short length of 1/2” pix tubing to finish my watermaker install. I’ve contacted Rich Boren in La Paz and if there is someone there who can bring it down to Barra, that would be great. He’s also has something for Baja Fog that needs to come down as well and mine could piggyback with theirs.
12:26 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce PEX
13:13 Brizo Damien How long of a PEX piece do you need? I think I’ve got some of the smaller size which is probably what you’d need. We’re in Barra marina
13:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I need about 4’ of 1/2” OD PEX.
13:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are in Barra as well.
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Also someone is possibly coming down from La Paz soon and could bring me a piece as well as they are bringing something for Baja Fog. That’s not confirmed yet.
13:18 Last Arrow Vincent https://gcaptain.com/carr-great-circles-modified-great-circles-rhumb-lines-and-bucket-routes/?fbclid=IwAR03YCkORiW4pEH9NPok42TdxScYEmgOaeIr-6zyAGlbgI0qwgcklJHZiFo
14:27 Ho’okipa-Lisa Lisa doesn't remember, but the inside of the cover page sez: google PANAMA CRUISING GUIDE ERIC BAUHAUS, or email him directly: ebauhaus@gmail.com
14:29 Ho’okipa-Lisa What a brilliant idea!!!
14:46 Last Arrow Vincent Copy thanks
15:58 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Bruce, I’ve got a 30ft roll of blue 1/2 PEX tubing here on the boat and would be happy to give you what you needed but we’re in tenacatita not planning to come into Barra. Not sure this helps-
16:04 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted We have some pex too. Just call me and we can cut you a piece. We on b20
16:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Chad, thanks. How long are you going to be there and how long would it take to get there from Barra? I might have some coming down from La Paz, but don’t have a final on that yet.
18:14 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you, Dietmar, for a terrific PanamaPosse kickoff. We appreciated all the great information and meeting a few of the other Posse members.
18:14 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
19:02 Ho’okipa-Lisa Golfito, Costa Rica - diesel is 649 colones per litro, or 1.02 USD per liter, or $3.85 USD per gallon...did I get that conversion right?
19:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa Miss you two love birds already!!! Looking forward to seeing you soon...
20:31 Ho’okipa-Lisa Lisa found it on Amazon!!! By Eric Bauhaus The Panama Cruising Guide 5th Edition (5th Fifth Edition) [Paperback]: Eric Bauhaus: 9789962056645: Amazon.com: Books

Thu, 12/9/2021
08:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m doing research on places to stay in Panama on the Pacific side. Has anyone spent any time in Boca Chula? If so, comments, suggestions? Thanks.
08:22 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Bruce, it’s only 11 miles from Barra but we’re leaving tomorrow to go to carrizal/manzanillo. Here if u need it-
08:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Chad, thank you. There is a boat coming down from La Paz with some stuff for Baja Fog and Rich Boren was able to get 4’ or so to them to bring to us. Thank you so much for reaching out. Much appreciated.
08:37 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
08:37 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks for the wonderful time in Barra everyone! So good to meet so many great people! See you out on the big blue watery highway!
08:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Likewise. We certainly enjoyed your generous hospitality. See you out there.
08:40 RED ROVER-Alison So great to meet you two. We look forward to sharing an anchorage with you!
08:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That would be great!
08:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That would be great. It’s a big ocean. You never know.
09:37 Second Set -Chip Could some please post the contact info for the Panama canal agent. I can't seem to find it. Thanks in advance!
09:52 DancingontheEdge Mel @DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN @DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN agent for canal is Eric Galvez. Centerario is the company. Phone is 507 6676 1376. We were pleased with his service
09:54 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
09:56 Second Set -Chip Thank you
13:23 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
13:23 RED ROVER-Alison About 10 nm south of Manzanillo, 5 nm offshore. Fish for dinner!
13:25 Katmandu - Terry [Sticker]
13:29 Brizo Damien Muy bueno!
13:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow!
13:38 Hope - Patrick Nice fish
13:38 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila What kind of rig are you using?
13:40 Kanake Dave Go Kev 😎‼️
13:45 RED ROVER Kevin Williamson Ballyhoo Combo Rigged, 10-Inch 15-Ounces, BHCR10NTB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z83LJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_H23C2BCHZH4TBGXZ7P13?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
13:46 RED ROVER Kevin suppers! Time running it...
13:54 RED ROVER Kevin First time running this lure
14:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Showing my fishing naïveté, what type of fish is that?
15:24 RED ROVER Kevin Bruce, it's a dorado... great for tacos and everything else!
15:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, I looked at Mahi-mahi and Wahoo. Neither matched, but never thought of looking at dorado. Yum. Grilled fish tacos for dinner? We’ll be right over. 😁
15:51 Medea-Darryl @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Dorado, Mahi and Dolphin fish are all the same
All the brilliant blue, gold and green colours drain after they die
16:05 Ho’okipa-Lisa kudos!!!
16:06 Ho’okipa-Lisa we love it shashimi style as well
16:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Darryl, thanks!
16:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Mmmmm
16:12 RED ROVER Kevin Fishing is good on Red Rover today... second Dorado..
16:12 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:21 Last Arrow Vincent muy bien!
16:38 nicole maison de sante @RED ROVER Kevin nice catch!
16:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very cool! And the color is still there.
18:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Well done Allison, well done...
19:39 Anduril Amazing!!
21:25 Captain Dietmar Panama Posse in good Company !
Yachting World Magazine issue 01/2022 | 09. Dec 2021

https://www.yumpu.com/news/en/issue/117793-yachting-world-magazine-issue-012022
21:25 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
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21:29 Last Arrow Vincent Excellent!
21:44 Wild - Margie Hello! We'llbe arriving in Banderas Bay early this coming week and are looking to connect with other kids boats. We have two boys, 8&5 who would love to play with someone besides each other! I'm already in touch with the Kid's Club in La Cruz but would like to meet others outside of that as well.
22:52 S/V Satori - Benj. Satori is in La Paz. Muertos to PV passage departing the 16th or so! Always interested in potential passage buddies if anyone is on the same time line. Hoping to stop at Isla Isabella for a day or two to dive.

Fri, 12/10/2021
10:50 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:51 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:52 RED ROVER Kevin Sailfish... just south of Lazaro Cardenas...
10:52 Wild - Margie We just came from La Paz! We are heading to La Cruz on Sunday. Maybe we'll see you there!
10:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are you going to do with all that fish? 😁👍
10:55 Last Arrow Vincent Is that a hoochie mama lure you are using ?
10:55 RED ROVER Kevin We released the sailfish... I should have e clarified that! The dorado we will eat! Ended up with 10lbs of cleaned fish from yesterday...
10:57 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
10:58 RED ROVER Kevin It is a Zukers brand lure. Have two with similar coloring... these are the 10" I think
10:58 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin yip that’s as hoochie as they get !
10:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Sweet!
10:59 Dreamer I wish more people will release billfish, they really need a break
11:02 RED ROVER Kevin Absolutely, we caught a striped marlin this side of LA Paz and released it... they are just to beautiful to eat. With that said, dorado is also beautiful but way too tasty!
11:04 Dreamer @RED ROVER Kevin yeah but dorado can multiply like crazy, billfish take a while. I’m sure I hooked a billfish on my way to Panama, stripped my reel within a minute and broke my 60lb line like nothing when i tried to slow the drag lol. Just sorry it has a hook in its mouth for at least a month until it rusts away.
11:14 RED ROVER Kevin I had the drag all the way up (but before sunsetting it) and it was still taking line for 90 seconds +... 80lb line...
11:25 Dreamer @RED ROVER Kevin you must have a larger reel than me, i just upgraded from my senator 4.0 to a 6.0 i just bought and will bring down. But i like smaller fish anyway, mahi, tuna, and king Mack are all i want. I release cudda no also, to dangerous to eat 😂.
11:27 RED ROVER Kevin No barracuda needed!
13:01 Dreamer [Photo]
13:01 Dreamer [Photo]
13:01 Dreamer These were tasty
13:04 RED ROVER Kevin 👍👍👍
13:31 Ho’okipa-Lisa David, is that wahoo or mackeral?
14:55 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky those were three king Mack, no wahoo yet, I’m hoping for those as i cross the pacific
15:07 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
15:07 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Anybody got any cooking recommendations for this Jack, caught yesterday just outside of Bahia Tenacatita?
15:08 Dreamer @🌵ORION, SV/PATRICK can’t go wrong with fish tacos, batter and fry and eat
19:46 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @Wild - Margie Come to Zihua for Christmas, several kid boats will be there including us- Tulum-5
21:23 🦜🍹Kyrie Bleed them immediately and ideally cook and eat the same day. Fillettes are amazing with just olive oil and Montreal steak seasoning. Flavor and texture both very reminiscent of a ribeye steak. Season like you would red meat.
21:31 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
21:31 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
21:31 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
21:35 Last Arrow Vincent For you new to Barra de Navidad FYI the Red Light at the port entrance is out of service and one of the green channel markers is also missing. Watch your charts and depth Sounders if you’re not not familiar with the port entrance and channel
21:50 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Patrick, Kyrie is spot on. Also, eaten within hours of catching, shashimi style is excellent. A day after it tastes bad. Maybe freeze what you don't eat and use as bait or pet food? But, you caught a big one!!

Sat, 12/11/2021
06:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hola, people in BOCAS DEL TORO. Dietmar asked me to head up a holiday potluck next weekend, Saturday at the Calypso Cantina. Please bring your own meat and a side dish. I'm attaching the links for the RSVP. Dietmar will be supplying some delicious Flor de Cana Rum.
06:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler rsvp form will live under
panamaposse.com/bocas
08:31 TIME OUT - Dan To all, I just sourced a 256G memory card for my Samsung tablet. Is there anyone still at Barra Navidad I can download the open cpn files from?
10:07 Ho’okipa-Lisa Barra de Navidad - Hector the cigar guy in the hotel still has the box avaialable that one of the PP cruisers ordered but didn't pick up...
10:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Now I wish I smoked, as I don’t like to see him get stiffed. 😟
10:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What is the best place to get pesos in Barra?
10:20 Captain Dietmar ATM in hotel lobby
10:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Better than going to a bank in Barra?
10:23 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi No banks in Barra. Hotel gives horrible exchange and charges $170 fee. Best to go to Melaque Banco Azteca
10:24 Captain Dietmar Another way to pay in Mexico is with an app called remitly
this is a $4 x transaction transfer app between you and anyone in Mexico with an ATM card
I've used it to pay dockworkers divers companies and suppliers
all you need is a us bank account
link it with the remitly app
then on the payee side
the bank name
ATM card number
full name on the account
town of the bank
and recipient cell #

10:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good info. Thanks!
10:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce More good info. Thanks!
11:37 RED ROVER Kevin On many ATM machines here in Mexico, the bank will offer you an exchange rate that isn't great. You DO NOT need to accept their exchange rate offer, DECLINE it and the atm will dispense your requested withdrawal amount at your own bank's exchange rate (which is typically the going internet posted rate). When we withdrawal $7000 pesos, declining the atm rate saves us about $20 usd.
11:42 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
11:43 Last Arrow Vincent Looks like the red entrance light into Barra harbor maybe back in action.
11:43 PP SV avant Jack makes great poke.
11:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Cool. Thanks, Kevin.
11:44 Last Arrow Vincent Anyone know the price of diesel in Barra or have any recommendations price wise for fuelling between Mazitlan and Barra ?
11:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce One Life recently paid $4.71 USD per gallon cash. There is diesel in PV, but I don’t know the price.
11:54 ,☠️Delta Swizzler San Blas is always the cheapest place to buy fuel in Mexico and they have no add on fees like most marinas
11:54 Last Arrow Vincent @,☠️Delta Swizzler copy thanks
12:08 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Cool! Will have a look
12:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 👍
12:10 Captain Dietmar *PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK*
*SPONSORED BY BOCAS MARINA*

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED !!!
NEXT SATURDAY IN BOCAS DEL TORO

for details and to RSVP go to
https://panamaposse.com/bocas

 

12:10 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
12:11 Medea-Darryl [Playa Publica Livingston] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.826359,-88.749895&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368513,-79.950884&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:16 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We made it to Shelter Bay.
12:37 walt knot right Congratulations. We wish we were there with you
12:38 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Are you heading towards Bocas or San Blas?
12:45 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew @,☠️Delta Swizzler we are going to be at Shelter Bay for a couple of weeks to take care of a cooling problem. San Blas then Bocas.
12:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good luck. Enjoy. We will see you when you get to Bocas
12:59 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
13:01 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly The line handlers through Agent Erick Galvaz was well worth the expense and experience going through the Panama Canal
13:11 Dreamer @🦜☠️🍹 TOKETEE I’ll be going the opposite way in a few months
13:36 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Dreamer maybe we will cross paths and exchange information
13:42 PP SV avant [Location]
13:42 PP SV avant We’re here. Lots to do!
13:42 PP SV avant [Photo]
13:44 walt knot right Rob, really glad you made it.
14:10 Green Flash Welcome to Shelter Bay, Toketee! I see Junior was one of your line handlers....really great guy.
14:33 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Green Flash thank you! That whole crew was great and made our experience better. We highly recommend them.
14:47 Dreamer @🦜☠️🍹 TOKETEE my boats in the storage yard there, they are doing work on it, you might be able to see her. Both Dreamer and Early Bird are on the hard waiting for next years crossing season.
18:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa Finally!!
20:20 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila PV fuel is 27.99/Liter, just checked
20:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow! That’s the same as I paid in Turtle Bay.

Sun, 12/12/2021
07:29 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5rpfJUAMnnQKLJTD8
07:31 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Independence is on her way to Chiapas
09:22 Vagabundo Dos Independence, can I contact you about a possibility of picking up a small package in Marina Chiapas and dropping it off at a CA port?
09:30 Vagabundo Dos Ooops! It looks from your profile that you are coming from Panama! I’mlooking for someone going south from Marina Chiapas.
09:34 Vagabundo Dos Is there anyone who would be leaving Marina Chiapas in the coming weeks on their way south? Puesta del Sol ? , other ports?
09:37 Vagabundo Dos Feel free to PM Vagabundo Dos!
11:10 🦜🍹Kyrie Anyone have the current cost per foot at Marina Ixtapa with the PP discount?
11:13 Captain Dietmar 20% discount on daily rates
25% discount on stays longer than 14 days

contact
Lic. Elsa Zuñiga Loeza
Manager
Marina IxtapaTel.

+52 755 553-0222
+52 755-553-2180
email ezuniga@marina-ixtapa.com
reservations@marina-ixtapa.com
www.marina-ixtapa.com
11:49 Captain Dietmar @🦜🍹Kyrie RATES

Not sure if these rates have increased 0 please let us know when you contact them
Available from January 1st through December 31st, 2020
Vessel Length \ Days 1 – 6 7 – 29 30+
30-59 ‘ $ 0.90 $ 0.80 $ 0.70
60-65 ‘ $ 1.50 $ 1.25 $ 1.00
66-75 ‘ $ 2.00 $ 1.50 $ 1.25
76+ $ 2.50 $ 2.00 $ 2.00

Electricity: $ 0.30 x kw
Water (potable) $ 7.00 x m3
Pumping out service $ 25.00
12:45 Captain Dietmar @☠️ Pacific Raven how was your Passage ?
12:45 Captain Dietmar @☠️ Pacific Raven how was your passage ?
16:02 Ho’okipa-Lisa Scott? Nacho? Que Pasa?
18:24 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15;30 UTC for the Atlantic & Caribbean
16:00 UTC for the PACIFIC

Mon, 12/13/2021
06:39 ☠️ Pacific Raven Passage was great - weather initially but cleared up as forecasted - and Thank God - NO PIRATES - Now for the season down the western Caribbean in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala - sailed almost the whole time
06:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Glad to hear it
07:16 Road Less Traveled [Photo]
07:17 Road Less Traveled [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642040,-85.653558&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
08:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Beautiful Bocas Rainbow.
09:00 SVAKIA-Rick [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 Captain Dietmar weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 15 minutes for the atl/car and 45 minutes for the PACIFIC
09:18 ☠️ Pacific Raven Group voice call started.
09:18 ☠️ Pacific Raven Group call ended.
09:18 ☠️ Pacific Raven Group voice call started.
09:19 ☠️ Pacific Raven Group call ended.
09:20 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:29 PP SV avant [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369674,-79.951123&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:32 SVBoundless [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.897531,-104.260063&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [El Horno Francés] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.202481,-104.683876&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:39 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Paradise Marina & Yatch Club] Nuevo Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit) Jarretaderas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.693157,-105.293770&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:47 Green Flash [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367162,-79.951031&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:47 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.832221,-104.072155&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:49 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Las Palmas 5, Centro, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.641363,-101.554931&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:55 M/V One Life [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.467088,-101.392077&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:02 Alamos [Location]
10:07 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa] Ave Solmar #1A Col Centro 23450 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=22.875465,-109.903478&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:11 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.481493,-79.943297&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:20 YO-D-YO Mary [Paradise Marina & Yatch Club] Nuevo Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit) Jarretaderas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.693156,-105.293769&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:24 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Group call ended.
10:25 Last Arrow Vincent [Huerta paramo] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=28.462824,-107.207075&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:49 SVBoundless We have a Posse posse heading south from Manzanillo towards Zihuatanejo. Dodging long lines, and waiting for the promised wind to fill in.
10:52 🦜🍹Kyrie Hey, only 3 of us caught the last one! 😆
10:56 SVBoundless In the group ... @Samadhi @SV Juliet-Charlie @🦜🍹Kyrie @Tulum5 - Chad and Ohana
11:03 HAPPY DAYS Sorry we missed the call… waiting in Huatulco to cross the gulf 😊
11:04 Epsilon-Bill Sorry we missed the call, drove home from Mexico 🇲🇽 yesterday for holidays
11:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null]
11:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah Crossed the Canal yesterday!
11:07 Samadhi Oh, man. That's too bad we are way out here and coming up another. Looks like you all are well east of it.
11:24 Ventana-Jim [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=21.519381,-105.236434&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:24 Ventana-Jim [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=21.519381,-105.236434&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:36 Ventana-Jim My name is Jim Lussier and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area when not cruising. I’m retired and sailing Ventana, our Beneteau Oceanis 46.1. Have been cruising Mexico since Nov 1. We did the Baja HaHa starting Nov 1 San Diego to Cabo. Fantastic wind, people and experience. Then worked way up the coast to La Paz arriving Nov 16. From there sailed the islands and anchorages north of LaPaz to Loreto and back through Dec7. Wonderful. Then on Dec 8 crossed Sea of Cortez to Mazatlan for a couple days and working way down the coast to Puerto Vallarta where Ventana will remain for the winter. Currently anchored in Bahia Matenchen just south of San Blas MX. From there it will be Chacala, Los Marietta and then Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta I will head home for Christmas and become a “commuter cruiser” going back and forth to PV a few times Jan-March. After that, who knows? 😉
12:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Welcome aboard, we left SF in 2015 , fulltime cruising now in Bocas de Toro
12:27 YO-D-YO Dave Welcome Jim. There are a couple of us posse boats here in Nuevo. Look fwd to meeting up!
12:37 Rick @🦜panamaposseDietmar
13:40 PP SV avant BOLO FOR THE S/V STARLIGHT II's PLB ACTIVATION NEAR CUBA.

The USCG received a PLB activation at 0110 hrs UTC, 12 Dec 2021 from the S/V STARLIGHT II with singlehanded sailor Dan Cavers aboard in position 21-14.80N / 083-20.33W, or approx 20 NM SW of Cabo Pepe on the Isla De La Juventud, Cuba.

The Cuban authorities are said to be responding.

The S/V STARLIGHT II is a 38' sloop, registered in Canada, who departed Puerto Vellero, Colombia destined for Puerto Rico. He had alternator problems prior to getting underway and figured the voyage to be approximately 5 days. He was last heard from on 02 Nov 2021 via Iridium phone.

All vessels in the vicinity of Isla De La Juventud are requested to keep a sharp lookout and report any sightings to the USCG or any SAR authority
14:00 Wild (Joe) Welcome Jim, I think we were sailing alongside you part of that way!
20:51 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:53 RED ROVER Kevin Looks like @Samadhi is "winning" the trip to Zihuatanejo... come on everyone, step it up!
22:25 Katmandu - Terry Sorry I missed the call in Austin TX
22:27 Katmandu - Terry Will be heading south as soon as my new refrigerator arrives and is installed

Tue, 12/14/2021
07:37 SV Blessed Life Thanks Avant, Greenflash and all PP. we are cutting the dock lines heading to San Blas- back to plan A!!
08:54 Saphira Peter Anybody have any luck getting a reservation at Marina Los Suenos in Costa Rica? They say “no transients” including “no dinghy landing.”
09:19 RED ROVER-Alison Buenos dias! We are here in Zihua and a sailor has a package that was delivered by accident to Barra. Isabel in the office is holding it for them. Can anyone bring it down when they come? Very nice and helpful people who would appreciate the help!
09:39 Captain Dietmar this marina is not open unless you have a condo/ viking combo
10:00 Alamos That’s a fact. Even my sport fisher didn’t qualify without the condo.....👍
10:04 Saphira Peter Yes, that’s what they are saying. Just checking. Not too friendly🥴
10:09 SV Blessed Life @Saphira Peter last year when we pulled into the bay to check it out they said no. They are almost exclusively a big fishing yacht marina.
10:10 SV Blessed Life Pez Vela is a bit further south and they were very accommodating. Plus, Quepos is nearby for stuff.
10:12 SV Blessed Life If you anchor in the bay, you can dinghy in and have a nice lunch. Do some fancy shopping. Condos, and nice hotel nearby with golf course. Spent e couple of nights there. Quite decent.
10:20 Saphira Peter Thanks. Coming from Panama and in Quepos now. Fun town.
11:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa Hiya Margie!!! Can you please share that list of local contacts you have?
11:41 Orion - Lisa Thank you Dietmar, I look forward to following everyone here on Line.
I'm currently here in Nuevo Vallarta with Patrick on S/V Orion. This is our second season travelling together. We came down the east coast from North Carolina last winter, through the canal and up to Chiapas where we left the boat there for the summer.
I returned to my home and family in Vancouver 🇨🇦 for a short time before heading off to the Med and beyond for the remainder of the summer and fall.
Returning to meet Orion at Barre de Navidad for the week of Posse festivities.
It was great to see some familiar faces and make new acquaintances as we prepared to move further North.
We will continue up this coast making our way towards La Paz and the Sea of Cortez.
It's nice to be back on the west coast...
13:21 Captain Dietmar Welcome back
13:28 Ho’okipa-Lisa Welcome back!!! But I always felt you were always here in spirit and happiness my dear!!!
15:28 🦜🍹Kyrie Word on the street is that the Zihuatanejo port captain is charging nearly $500 pesos to check in/out. Can anyone verify? This doesn't seem legal?
15:44 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Yes. That is true. I was there a couple weeks ago. Not only that, it took most of the afternoon, I ended up leaving and coming back while they processed the paperwork. When I asked why this process was different from other ports, I was told because Zihua actually followed all the rules, and the others didn’t.
15:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler For 500 pesos I hope you got a picture with him, so you can report him. They charged us nothing last year.
15:49 DancingontheEdge Mel We are looking for information about weather sites that Posse folks use in addition to the “usual “ ones. Thanks

15:57 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
15:57 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
15:57 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley No pictures of the Port Captain, nor the two girls working for him, but here’s the documents they processed. It was a bureaucratic PIA. There was a line of commercial fishermen he was pulling through similar hoops, which is why it took me several hours to get through.
16:01 RED ROVER-Alison We also paid $483 pesos yesterday. And will pay another $483 when we check out. This may be scaled by weight, we fit in the 20 to 100 ton category. The Port Captain is a woman here in Zihua. It took us about 30 minutes but we have to go back to pick up the signed form. They are open 9 to 12, Monday thru Friday.
16:02 Last Arrow Vincent Good to know, thanks
16:02 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
16:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Other option, don’t check in there
16:03 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley That would be my recommendation!
16:04 Alamos 😁👍
16:06 IslaZ/Richard We spent a week there but never checked in. Didn’t seem to matter
16:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I assume this is not the norm for port captains to do, right?
16:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is this only happening in Zihua?
16:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Or is it a sign of the future?
16:27 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley This is not something I’ve seen, in my limited experience in Mexico. Usually it’s five minutes in, and out… and no charge.
16:29 Samadhi Samadhi was in the mood to stretch her legs! We're just outside Zihuatanejo now (36 hours from Manzanillo) but stopping at Isla Grande for tonight. Probably see you tomorrow.
16:40 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:40 Outventure juergen and Iris Found some squared fish?
16:41 Captain Dietmar the rum arrived in barra a little late
we.ll hold it for next season.s event
16:41 Dreamer @🦜panamaposseDietmar or we can come help you drink it lol 😂
17:13 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Ted and i Are ready to accept a bottle. Hate to see it get lonely!
18:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Count us in on a bottle tambien.
18:17 PP SV avant There is a severe Posse rum shortage in shelter bay.
18:20 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi everyone, we are a New Zealand registered 43 ft catamaran SY Ora. Currently we are in the Sea of Cortez and headed south. We are after suggestions for moorings for hurricane season. We are looking at El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama or Equador. We would prefer a mooring over a marina berth. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks Craig and Karen Bishop-Everett SY Ora
18:30 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi You were looking good. Couldn’t believe the wind angle up were carrying. Tried to get a pic but looked so far away.
18:37 Samadhi Thanks @Wind Drift - Blair we eventually lost your ais signal. How was your night?
18:45 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi It was ok, pulled the main down after we saw you and it was much better. Quartering seas were rocking us a bit. We stopped in Caleta de Campo’s to surf for a few days. See you down there soon
18:52 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" So if we rsvped to the Bocas pot luck when should we expect confirmation? Cheers!
18:57 PP SV avant Will you be aboard and want amenities or leaving the boat?
19:26 Captain Dietmar @Ora 2 CraigandKaren at 250 x monthly rate Marina Chiapas MX - was a good option for us from June - Nov - check hurricane tracks in
https://panamaposse.com/mexico
about 1/2 way down the page
are the embedded historical track
*MEXICO PACIFIC HISTORIC HURRICANE TRACKS*
19:28 Captain Dietmar @SAVA - Melinda "Mel" no conformation needed - you are in ;-)
19:30 Outventure juergen and Iris Have you anchored in caleta de campo? May i ask Where would be the surf and where would be the anchorage?
20:21 Sea Trial Dave @☸️ Outventure We we’re there last week. The bay is very small and very rolly. If you try to get in too tightly in behind the old cement dock you get hit by the shore break. Better to stay out a ways and ride the swell.
20:21 PP SV avant But a bit ‘quiet’ community-wise. Great inland travel opportunities there though.
20:27 Captain Dietmar @☸️ Outventure bay was fine on our cat ;-) 0 been there 3 times noe it's a gentle up and down Anchorage @
18° 4.4007 N -102° 44.9705 W
17.00 ft 5.80 m watch for debris 2.5 nm north coming out of the river
20:39 Outventure juergen and Iris Thanks guys! Trying to take notes of anchorages close to surfspots for our way up north next year 😉
20:52 SV Chimera Hi Margie, what’s plan A? Are you heading north?
20:54 SV Chimera Hi guys, is plan A heading north? I too would love that list Chucky mentioned
20:55 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are in Bocas deToro Panama , we have no hurricane season
20:55 Ho’okipa-Lisa Dennis & Margret, a big cat came in at Banana Bay and they had to move your boat over one slip so now your next to me. I told Gabriella and the dock crew that they should have asked you for permission, but it's done. I watched them and took photos. No damage to your boat, but I was watching out for you...nuff said. When do you return?
20:58 Road Less Traveled I would recommend Costa Rica. Beautiful country, safe, and 6-8’ tide. Panama has 18’ tides and water not very clear.
21:03 SV Chimera Thanks for the heads up. I assume they just maneuvered without power? We are in Monteverde, heading to Fortuna/Arsenal tomorrow. Back at Banana Bay in about a week. Will Hookipa still be there?
21:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You are correct on the Pacific side on the Atlantic side the tide is about a foot

Wed, 12/15/2021
01:54 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi @☸️ Outventure there’s Rio Nexpa just north, looks close but I’ll see tomorrow morning. There’s also some waves right in the anchorage that look like they have potential. Should be fun
08:36 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
08:37 RED ROVER Kevin The World cruise ship just pulled in to Zihuatanejo. This is the ship that you can buy your stateroom and cruise around the world. Much like the rest of us are doing!
08:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks . I've got you added to my list. Dietmar has the full list.
08:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They were here about three weeks ago. Met two couples from the ship. They were heading to the canal the next day.
08:43 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yes, just by hand. We'll be cruising the Golfo, but we will maintain our slip...unless they relocate uS!!!
08:43 Sea Trial Dave @RED ROVER Kevin Do you think they were also charged $483 pesos?
08:44 RED ROVER Kevin I now remember seeing that somewhere...
08:45 RED ROVER Kevin It seems like the port has tonnage brackets... I'd guess that they are in the next one up...
09:10 Vagabundo Dos If anybody is planning to stop at Marina Chiapas on their way to Central America in the near future, Maby we could work out the delivery of a small package from there.
09:11 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" We are looking forward to it!
09:11 Vagabundo Dos Vagabundo Dos, feel free to PM me about that. Thanks!
11:29 ☠️ Pacific Raven Arrived in Isla Mujeres on Sunday and now Wednesday I am finally checked in

Marina, customs, immigrations, Navy inspection, health inspection, agricultural inspection, trip to the vet for more paperwork on my dog and finally one more visit from agricultural

Crazy, I am a resident of Mexico and have flown my dogs back and forth for 20 years and never have seen anything like this before -

I do very much like Mexico and now officially here

11:47 SV Chimera And thanks for keeping an eye on the move. I hope to catch up to get to download the charts from Lisa. Enjoy the gulf.
12:34 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY Hello all. Lizzy and Steve on Not All There. Currently in Mazatlan. No plans beyond the sea of Cortez at the moment.
13:11 Ho’okipa-Lisa Scott & Nacho, kudos!!! So proud of you two.
13:20 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Welcome back Lizzy and Steve. Lisa and I will be heading your way in a few weeks. Mazatlan, La Paz and on up into the Sea of Cortez.
13:33 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY Hi there Lisa and Patrick! NAT is on the hard, hopefully splashing in a day or two. Bottom paint and saildrives service. Excellent Yanmar certified mechanic here. We'll keep an eye out for you.
13:34 Sauvage - Ali [Photo]
13:34 Sauvage - Ali Hello everyone! Sauvage has been out of range in the SOC, just pulled into Banderas Bay. We caught a good sized mahi-mahi on our sail (2 actually). And at the Anchorage this morning at Punta Mita, we saw 2 humpbacks with the baby hanging out amongst the boats! Also, we want to pick up our burgee, but couldn’t make it to Barra. Any other options? We head south in January (eventually to Panama).
13:35 Sauvage - Ali [Photo]
15:08 WildhoodDirk We just got back from 6 weeks in Ecuador...PM me if you want details...Cole's Notes version is great country, very expensive to clear in and out....
15:30 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Are you a Residente Permanente?
15:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yeah, is Nacho permante or can we adopt him?
15:59 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Playa Caleta De Campos] Caleta de campos, Michoacán de Ocampo Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.074761,-102.752482&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:09 Gargoyle Is this destined for Costa Rica??
17:20 Captain Dietmar no next year in barra 8 year old rum :-)
17:28 ☠️ Pacific Raven I am
17:28 ☠️ Pacific Raven Nacho isn’t up for adoption
17:29 ☠️ Pacific Raven [Photo]
17:29 ☠️ Pacific Raven He has taken over
18:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ahhh, we miss him so much...

Thu, 12/16/2021
09:53 🦜🍹Kyrie Update for Marina Ixtapa -talked to them this morning. For 37' long boat, they quoted $39.00 US per night, with the PP discount, plus extra food r water and power. Also they stated they are dredging the entrance, and the only entry/exit today is between 1 and 2pm. Hope that helps someone else.
10:30 ALKA - Julius Hello from Alka from Starfish beach in Bocas, Panama. Currently enjoying surfing around the area but planning to cross to the Pacific at some point in January. Two Lithuanians, Ringailė and Julius, sailing on Beneteau First 375 under British flag ;)
10:34 Last Arrow Vincent Chepe Express Copper Canyon
10:34 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
10:34 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
10:35 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
10:41 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panamá Posse
there will be a pot luck party in Bocas this Saturday so you can meet fellow Posse VESSELS
11:38 S/V Satori - Benj. La Cruz recommendations for someone to wash, wax, polish metal ? And a wood varnish guy? Gracias!
16:03 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi, we will be living aboard but plan some land travel as well. Cheers
16:04 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Awesome thanks
16:08 PP SV avant Bill and jean (el Salvador) posted this today:

For those thinking about heading for El Salvador this cruising season, here is a link to the Bahia Cruisers Guide. A small portion of the information is outdated, but we plan to rewrite it soon.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6R-E8jkSTVWcVMxVHczSFk0eFU/view?resourcekey=0-6ybIPw6VyLtzPyzju4VJ8A
16:09 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
16:09 Ora 2 CraigandKaren @WildhoodDirk thanks for that. Do you have a specific mooring location you could recommend? Cheers
16:10 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
16:12 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Awesome thanks for the info, do they have moorings there? I heard lightening was a possible issue with Panama?
16:23 Ora 2 CraigandKaren @WildhoodDirk thanks so much, any info would be much appreciated.
16:25 Make Me Laugh -Renee S/V Satori…Julio would do a great job for you. I don’t have his # w/ me but can send it tomorrow.
Reneé
SV Make Me Laugh Again
17:15 Ventana-Jim @Sauvage - Ali This is Jim on Ventana. We just pulled into anchorage at Punta Mita today. We saw the mama whale and calf just outside the bay. Like you, we also headed here from SOC so similar itin. How long are you going to be in PV.? Starting tomorrow we’ll have a slip in Paradise Village Marina here for the winter. Could be fun to meet up
17:19 Ventana-Jim @S/V Satori - Benj. Hi Benj. Jim of Ventana here. Saw you are in PV area also. Like you I’m looking for local resources to help with a variety of boat projects-battery/electrical, boat watching/care, some other stuff. Interested in comparing notes with you and others on the PP list knowledgeable about the area. We’ll be at Paradise Village through end of March. Would be great to meet up and compare notes, etc.
18:00 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You are funny, there is a chance of lighting everywhere except Maine.No mooring, anchoring is easy and the are a few great marinas.
18:20 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jim, if it's open, try getting on sources at the PV Yacht Club in Paradise Village. Good people and strong communtity there. Also, I had good experiences in walking the docks at Paradise Village and seeing who was good and not. Dick & Gina at the Paradise Village officina are good, but VERY opinated and often overlook good people, ostercize them and put them in a box...so take not of that. Good luck!!!
20:00 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:00 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:00 RED ROVER Kevin Merry Christmas from zihuatanejo!
20:07 PP SV avant Check with jorge Servin, he runs the chandler at paradise village. He knows who’s who, and does some work himself.
21:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky That’s inspiring. Paul Allen would be proud!!
23:21 HAPPY DAYS @🦜panamaposseDietmar
You just recently went from Mexico to Costa Rica right? How did you manage the 72hour health pass? Did you just do it before you left while you still had internet? Your advice would be appreciated 😊

Fri, 12/17/2021
07:00 DOCH DOCH - Tobias Suggestions for a rigger in Nassau? Had a mast track blowout and need to find replacement. Thanks!
07:37 SV Chimera Suggestions for rigger, yanmar work and stainless on pacific side of Panama. Need to pull the stick . 47 foot SV. Flamingo or Vista Mar for these projects?
07:55 Green Flash Not sure about Rigger, but I highly recommend Wikus Marine Auto (Ollie) for engine work at Vista Mar. Walt on Knot Right (Posse boat) had stainless work done at Vista Mar that I believe he was happy with, but you would need to get the contact from him.
07:57 Green Flash Ollie had a diesel maintenance and machine shop in South Africa for many years before coming to Panama. Lots of experience and reliable.
08:01 Positivity John [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.095522,-104.438352&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That is one of our favorite anchorages in that area
08:21 Positivity John [Photo]
08:21 Positivity John Got it all to myself!!
Hoping to get “1” fish for the Solo Sailor!!⚓️
08:31 Make Me Laugh -Renee SV Satori- Benji- I’m no t back on the boat yet where Julio’s # is. Listen to the net- just started on ch 22 …ask there. I’ll get you the # later.
08:54 Captain Dietmar you are still very close to FL
where you can get parts
09:01 Ventana-Jim Anyone know of a good authorized Yanmar mechanic in Puerto Vallarta area. We will be at Paradise Village Marina starting today
09:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Whatever you do, do Not use Lance! He worked on a friend's boat. His engine had white smoke coming out. Lance tried a couple things. He finally made them replace the head in their engine. The problem still existed. Another cruiser cane over and removed one little hose. Cleaned it out. Problem solved.
Lance worked in our generator and Never fixed the problem.
09:11 Ventana-Jim @,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks for the heads up re Lance!
09:43 WildhoodDirk The only one I really know of is Bahia Carequez, the "marina" there is Puerto Amistad. The boat is safe there on a mooring, subject to tidal swings, but watched over by the guys (mainly Ariosto) at the marina. Marina is a loose term, it's a small mooring field, with a bar, and a few other services, but not much....and could get boring there if you are there for a while. We left the boats for a month and travelled inland, which was great! But again, clearing in there and back out was very expensive. All in all to get in and out of the country was a little over $1000.00 USD! The best I can figure it is that the marina claims they are your agent, and everything goes through them, but pretty sure we were duped on that and that it may be possible on your own for less money...but then you wouldn't be on the moorings. There is Manta, a commercial fishing port further south, and Quayaquille even further south. It's a big city and not the safest place apparently....
09:44 WildhoodDirk I would think Costa etc would be more fun and "cruiser" friendly for hurricane season.... especially if you want to be on the boat and move around a bit....
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09:46 Make Me Laugh -Renee Hello Benji - SV Satori
It’s upside down but here’s Julio’s info.
09:48 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY Not PV, but there is a fantastic Yanmar certified mechanic in Mazatlan. Rafa Serrano. automarinerafa@yahoo.es Send pm if you want more info. We splash today 😊
09:50 WildhoodDirk You're not too far from the Keys either, Curt Johnson at Keys Rigging is great! At the very least he may be able to help sourcing parts....tell him we sent ya and say hi if you speak to him...
13:59 Captain Dietmar Happy to announce our latetst PANAMA POSSE sponsor
Marina Palmira Topolobambo in the Sea of Cortez

$ x ft x month + taxes
up to 40 14.00
41- 50 15.50
51-60 17.00
61-70 18.50
71-80 20.50
91+ 23.00
Electricity KW 0.26
1,000 liters water 4.00
Example let's say is 43 foot boat for 7 days:
Month : 46 foot x $15.50 = $666.50 (30 days + taxes )
7 days = $155.54 dollars + taxes
with Panama Posse discount $139.99 dollars
https://panamaposse.com/marina-palmira-topolobampo
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14:03 Last Arrow Vincent If you check into Topolobambo you got the hole shot to the El Chepe Express train through Copper Canyon. My suggestion would be catch the train at El Furete book Premium class and make sure you book the Express and not the regional train. Well worth it.
14:21 SV Chimera Yes quite a trip. The indigenous people are fascinating. We did the trip some years ago from Mazatlan. They actually brought my then 10 year old son to the front of the train engine while travelling through the Canyon!
15:29 Sea Trial Dave Thoughts on La Marina Acapulco. I give the marina a 6 overall. Decent slips full of Azimuts and locals. Not many transient boaters. Nice pool but not much else. Small Walmart 100 yards away which is nice. They didn’t have my slip despite reserving 2 weeks ago (because we are there for 2 weeks) but they found one the next day. Nice folks though. On old side of town which is near cliff divers and old 50s hotels including Flamingo which is run down and a “must go” for Sunday brunch or Pozoli on Thursday. All a bit run down but interesting. Nothing to write home about but worth a short stay after Zwat. Also, they don’t answer the radio (unless you speak Spanish) so find an outside side tie and tie up. Marina manager is Luis 744-131-3007. Marina number 744 483-6143. They may even pick up the phone. Best to e mail: administracion@lamarinaacapulco. Com. Ray +52 744 587 8575 can drive you around (has car with no A/C and he talks a bit) and watch the boat for a few pesos. I am sure there are nicer places but it’s not bad.
15:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Great write on Acapulco, it’s best days May have been in the 60’s but still a nice stop on the way south for a few days
17:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Golfito, Costa Rica
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Sat, 12/18/2021
09:43 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thanks for the good posting Dave & Toni! If you're still there, the HOME DEPOT is a 5-10 cab drive and is well stocked, plus there's a Panama Posse discount:)
10:05 M/V One Life For anyone coming to Acapulco who would like a guide - we used Rudy for a private tour. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and showed us cool sites that we would otherwise not see. Very nice air conditioned van too. We booked him through Trip Advisor but if contact him directly he’ll give you a better deal. Rudy Rodolfo Fregosa, tourbyvan@gmail.com, +52 1 744 1104324. Highly recommended.
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10:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We also used Temo Tours.
They brought us to sights around the whole bay.
+52-744-286-2300
10:12 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you! Where did you guys end up staying? Mooring ball, anchor? Gracias!
10:13 Samadhi Recommendation needed, please! Samadhi's batteries are going downhill quickly. We'd like to go with lithium this round. Is there a dealer in Acapulco that carries them? Or is it better to ship? Maybe to El Salvador, Costa Rica or Panama? And if we ship is an agent necessary?
10:21 M/V One Life @RED ROVER-Alison We stayed on one of Vicente’s morning balls. Highly recommend.
10:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We did too. The moorings were less rolly than being on the dock at the Acapulco Marina.
10:30 PP SV avant Try contacting rich Bowen in La paz. He’s mexicos lithium battery guru.
10:50 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you to both boats!
10:50 RED ROVER-Alison Did you try the island anchorage too? And thanks for the intel!
10:55 PP SV avant Damn auto correct. ‘Rich Boren’ in pa paz. He runs la paz cruisers supply. https://lapazcruiserssupply.com
11:02 M/V One Life @RED ROVER-Alison We did. We got there about 5:30pm as the tour boats were mostly leaving. It looks like it would be really busy anytime before that. We anchored on the east side of the cove in about 30’ of clear water with great holding and a nice, cooling breeze. We left before the tour boats came back. Shore landing would have pretty easy but we didn’t do it.
11:03 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks! I think we will head there as a first stop. Appreciate it!
11:23 Samadhi Thank you, we do know Rich just didn't think about contacting him as we're quite south of him and headed south. But I will ask him what options there are.
11:43 Medea-Darryl Has anyone checked into Cayman Islands or planning to?
I have written to the Cayman Travel authority with no response and no info available from the PP partner Marina

Looking for info on check in and Covid requirements, fees, health insurance required

Thank you
11:45 Sea Trial Toni Trying to figure out best options for internet/data as we travel south out of Mexico. What works best in Nicaragua/Costa Rica/Panama ?
11:54 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Sea Trial Toni we use Tigo in Panama
11:59 Captain Dietmar all cell towers in cr are owned by the govt who leases them to mobile cos so no difference in Cr
I use Google FI and a local sim if I need extra data on a dual sim unlocked GSM android phone
13:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s Rich Boren.
13:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sorry didn’t see your correction before I posted mine.
16:08 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bahia Rincon, Costa Rica at the top of Golfo Dulce. Tranquil, nothing but vibrant jungle, a cool breeze from the north, and that’s it…PERFECT!!!
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16:12 Alamos 👍
16:44 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Miss you and Meg
16:46 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky And that generator problem you helped me with worked! All good. Thank you captain
16:57 Captain Dietmar what problem ?
23:13 RED ROVER Kevin In talking with @🦜🍹Kyrie this evening, we learned that as US citizens, we would be eligible for covid booster shots (or even an initial shot) in El Salvador. (unsure for those of other nationalities). Read down a few sections on this link fron the US State Department: https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Sun, 12/19/2021
05:36 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Question: is there a port agent for clearing out at Chiapas? And who is the agent for clearing in at Marina Papagayo? Thanks for the guidance!
05:40 PP SV avant In Chiapas, memo (marina manager) acts as agent. His fee is usually lunch. if you need to do TIP related stuff (get one or cancel one), you can arrange a cab or a driver to take you to the Guatemalan border (memo doesn’t do that).
05:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks Rob, I believe we were told that we have to cancel our TIP before we leave MX.
05:43 PP SV avant Optional. Can cause problems for subsequent owners if you don’t. But cancelling it isn’t a requirement. If you think you might see Mexican ports again, just as well to keep it IMO.
06:07 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We worked with Ernesto to clear into Costa Rica, very easy to work with. His WhatsApp is +506 8811 7290
06:10 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Excellent info, thank you!
06:30 Alamos My pleasure, glad you are well😁👍
06:34 Alamos Minor fuel delivery issue, it was a good team effort😁👍
07:47 Samadhi If anyone is wanting to vaccinate their kids EL Salvador is vaccinating ages 6+ and it's FREE.
07:50 Last Arrow Vincent Thanks, Do you know which Vaccine are available in El Salvador?
Linda would like her booster and is looking for Phizer, any intel where available?
08:01 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.155418,-104.719309&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:03 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Last Arrow Vincent we were able to get the phizer vaccine in Panama. You need to sign up for it online and it may be a month before they get back to you, but we stayed long enough in one place to get both shots.
08:04 RED ROVER Kevin Look at my link above 10 posts...
08:56 Samadhi Yes, there is a list in Kevin's link within it is another link for sign-up. Googling also gives you the information. I originally heard about this from Bill & Jean at Bahia del Sol. They can probably tell you the closest site to the marina/moorings.
08:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Under the heading of why do I always do this to myself, I put a nice gash in the side of our boat. I’m going to get a quick patch done here in Barra just to keep the water out, but as we move south I’m going to be in need of someone who can do a professional repair. What is the group’s experience with getting professional fiberglass hull repair done south of Barra? Best places and people to contact? Thanks!
09:25 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I had a fuel flow issue and Dayton helped me think it through
09:32 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, don’t beat yourself up. I did the same thing in Nicaragua when I clipped a channel buoy while going into Puesta Del Sol. It happened so fast and the tidal current was so strong I just got pushed. Anywho I had about a 4 foot long gash that I put a quick epoxy patch to prevent water intrusion into the hull. Then I did the haul out in Quepos, Costa Rica where they did a perfect job in patching it and painting it.
09:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila I got slammed into a steel dolphin leaving harbor in Petersburg AK, super strong current just outside the breakwater threw me on the the dolphin.
My steel rub rail took the brunt of it, so the worst of the damage was to my fragile male ego...
09:41 PP SV avant Workmanlike repairs in Chiapas (small $), deluxe in Costa Rica (USA type pricing).
09:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler First Annual Bocas del Toro holiday potluck
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09:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank. I appreciate the fact that I’m not alone in the hull damaging business. 😁 may I ask what you had to pay for the repair? Mines about a 2 ft gash.
09:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce As always, thank you for the quick feedback.
09:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. 🙏
10:07 Ho’okipa-Lisa @RED ROVER-Alison
10:43 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Is Vincentes Moorings in Acapulco still a Panama Posse sponsor? Can’t find contact info on the website-
10:56 Captain Dietmar he is in Good Nautical
10:59 Captain Dietmar @Tulum5 - Chad https://goodnautical.com/mexico-pacific/mooring/acapulco-vicentes-moorings
11:00 Captain Dietmar @Tulum5 - Chad and on the panama posse site https://panamaposse.com/vicentes-moorings
16:10 Captain Dietmar REMINDER TOMORROW MONDAY LIVE WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL @15:30 UTC CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC
@16:00 UTC PACIFIC
17:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, please don’t worry about the costs…you’re worth it!!!
17:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁
18:29 VitesseCatherine Thanks @,☠️Delta Swizzler for a great job. Sorry we did not make it!!!
18:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, but on a fixed budget that is rather thin right now, costs are important.
18:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, but on a fixed budget that is rather thin right now, costs are important.
18:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re experiencing ongoing refrigeration issues and Rich Boren ha offered to do some diagnostics if we turn around and go to La Paz. We’re seriously considering it as it might be the quickest and only way to diagnose the issue and put it behind us.

Any good yards and/or people if we go north to La Paz that could be recommended to do our fiberglass hull repair? Basically the same question I asked earlier for going south, but now for going north. Thanks!
18:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler It was a good turn out. We all stayed till 8. We had fun meeting and getting to know everyone.
18:54 SV Juliet-Charlie I suspect Rich will recommend the Palmar boatyard in La Paz. I had a bottom job done there and was pleased. I saw them doing some good fiberglass work on very nice boats.
18:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica (north end) – not sure what rum the authors of the Sarana Guide Book 2015 were drinking but it sure wasn’t from our fancy sponsor Flor De Cana!!!

We found 2 key waypoints way off for the north end of Golfo Dulce (Western Reef & Pargos Cove).

Anyhoo, there’s basically 2 small islands and 1 partially submerged reef. Viz sucks, so fuhgeddaboudit! No diving.

But, we discovered some underwater geothermal hot springs where the water temp goes from a balmy 82 degrees to a hot 106 degrees. Love this gift from God!!!

I nailed the GPS coordinates at 08.43.730 n /083.23.314 w

Visually, vector the small island sea cave with the slightly offshore rock formation and that’s where the thermals are.

Enjoy Friends and have a very merry Christmas

18:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated!
18:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How was the cost? Reasonable?
19:03 SV Juliet-Charlie Yes… it was reasonable. Not cheap, but reasonable. Also, the job was completed on schedule and the final bill was exactly as quoted in the estimate. Very professional.
19:04 RED ROVER Kevin Bruce, if you are going back to LA Paz for refrigeration work Hector is hands down the best on the Baja.
[Name] Hector AC La PAZ
[Mobile] +52 612 141 8158
19:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sounds great. If we decide to turn around and go to La Paz. We’ll certainly look into them. Thanks a bunch!
19:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Kevin, thanks. Good to know. We purchased our refrigeration from Rich Boren at Technautics, so would be getting some after sale support from him. But if he doesn’t solve the problem. I will certainly look up Hector.
19:10 SV Juliet-Charlie Do you have a Technautics fridge from Rich? We have one with two holding plates. Our expansion valve needed to be opened a bit for the second plate to freeze. We used Rich’s meters to monitor the temp and pressures to make the adjustments. Ours is working great now.
Hector is the guy if you have a different fridge though.
19:15 PP SV avant Budget and Costa Rica are incompatible. Hands down.
19:17 PP SV avant There are good yards in Mazatlan and PV for Fiberglass work. Ask around for who is available, it’s a busy time of year.
19:26 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes we do. Temp not staying much below 25 and the compressor is running all the time. Rich said he has a bunch of diagnostic tools, so I’m thinking it makes sense to let him do his magic.
19:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understand. I’ll take a look into if we go to La Paz. Thanks!
19:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce True that. We were there a couple of years ago on a land trip and found it not to be inexpensive. Bearable, but not cheap.
19:38 SV Juliet-Charlie It sounds like you have the same issue we had. Adjusting the expansion valve is an iterative process and may take a couple of days to fine tune. Ours was in the 20s too and is not at -1.3F.
Good luck!
19:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Could be what the problem is. I’ll discuss with Rich before I make the track uphill. Thanks!
21:24 Captain Dietmar we gave added computer fans to pump the hot air away from our freezer compressor unit and have better results

22:35 Ho’okipa-Lisa @RED ROVER-Alison

Mon, 12/20/2021
06:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That makes sense. Thanks.
08:33 SVBoundless Hi Jim, This is Julian (previously of Passage Nautical). We had a great experience with getting work done with Alvaro Bello at Opequimar in PV last year. Great guy, very reasonable, and fixed a long standing issue that KKMI in Sausalito couldn't figure out. I you are looking to get work done, I highly recommend him. It's good to see Ventana back in Mexico
08:38 Captain Dietmar WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 50 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 30 MINUTES LATER FOR THE PACIFIC
08:51 ,☠️Delta Swizzler His friends call him Kinky, I second your recommendations. In the 11 years we have owned Delta Swizzler, his was the only yard where he matched his schedule and price. Very happy with all the work he and his crew did on our boat. At a Very Fair price.
08:52 Medea-Darryl [Paradise Resort] Placencia Village Placencia Belize : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.511519,-88.368358&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:52 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Adelitas 34, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.638040,-101.555097&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:56 RED ROVER-Alison [null] P.º del Pescador 81, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.636970,-101.558976&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:59 IBEX - Florian We will miss todays call, we are sitting on a bus from Manizales to Medellin/Colombia
09:02 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
09:02 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Benito Juarez 43, 48854 Punta Perula, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.590407,-105.125816&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 Last Arrow Vincent Group call ended.
09:03 Wild - Margie Group voice call started.
09:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.331276,-82.178822&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 Last Arrow Vincent Group call ended.
09:03 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
09:04 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368382,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:04 Medea-Darryl Group call ended.
09:05 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
09:06 Last Arrow Vincent Is the call for pacific happing now ?
09:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Starts in 25 minutes
09:07 Last Arrow Vincent Copy thanks
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09:09 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.749514,-105.377791&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:20 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Unfortunately we’ll miss the telecon this AM, as we’re visiting with some of Lisa’s family.
09:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] 245, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.695107,-83.481239&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:26 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:29 Positivity John [null] Vista Hermosa 7, Península de Santiago, 28867 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.101041,-104.344177&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:45 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [Playa Venao] Pedasí Pedasí Los Santos Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.432470,-80.192858&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa] Ave Solmar #1A Col Centro 23450 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=22.875465,-109.903478&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:21 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Playa venao has great holding, around 6m of depth. However, can have lots of swell coming in. We had one day of bad swell, another day ok. Town is fun. There is a fruit and veggie store behind the tienda. Very nice owner.
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10:57 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Costa Rica - as of March 2021, clearing into Costa Rica on a vessel in an LLC, Trust, or both, here’s what is required for 90 Day TIP:

1-Copy Certificate of Documentation of the vessel
2-Crew List
3-Copy crew passports (front page only)
4-Name of the last five ports of call visited and date of visited, prior arrival at Papagayo Marina
5-Copy Power of Attorney or Letter of Authority, issued by owner’s vessel to his captain,
authorization to sailing trough international waters (copy notarized and mandatory)
6-Maritime Heatlth Declaration (no covid19)
7-ETA confirmation to clear customs and immigration at marina facilities, confirmation have to be sent at least 48 hrs prior arrival date (mandatory)

If, you are looking for a 2-year TIP, you will ALSO need to provide the following:

the requirements asked by MOPT (Ministry of Transports) for obtaining the permit to remain in national waters of Costa Rica for 2 years issued for HO'OKIPA, they are the following:

FOREIGN DOCUMENTS SECRETARY OF STATE OF WHERE YOU’RE LLC OR TRUST IS:
Please request the following documents before the Secretary of State on the month of your application duly APOSTILLED according to Hague Convention 1961 agreement signed by USA.

1-Certificate of Good Standing of LLC., original certificate has to be duly issued and APOSTILLED by the Secretary of State on the Month of Your application.

2-Certificate of Articles of Organization of LLC., original certificate has to be duly issued and APOSTILLED by the Secretary on the Month of application.

The MOPT will not accept any document that lack the stamp of the APOSTILLED seal issued by the Secretary of State of Oregon (Hague Convention Law 1961).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1-) ORIGINAL 90 days cruising permission, if you have one

3-) Non Commercial Slip Agreement signed between the Marina and vessel for 2 years issued.

3-) DEADLINE: there’s a deadline to fileapplications before Ministry of Transports at San Jose, so pay attention

4-) Ernesto the agent, will provide a CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL INCUMBENCY" and "POWER OF ATTORNEY" to acomplish with this kind of paperwork.

5. Some of the documents will have to be translated to Spanish and Ernesto will arraign

That’s what I know!!!
13:44 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa] Av. Cocoteros 1 (Paradise Village Marina) 63731 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690820,-105.294565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:18 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Costa Rica TIP - in addition to my prior post, the rules are changing to benefit cruises who want to stay more than 90 days. Attached is the most recent requirement s from the good folks in San Jose🇨🇷
14:18 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [File]
16:01 Captain Dietmar great info
I also have a q into Ernesto regarding Trusts
16:05 Sea Trial Dave Is anyone using Windows 11 vs Windows 10 to run open CPN? Any issues?
16:27 M/V One Life Info - Marina Chahue.

We just came into the marina. The minimum depth we saw, mid-channel, was 6.75’, zero tide adjusted. We came in with a 2’ tide without a problem.

There’s no fuel dock here but Pedro and brother Enrique can deliver it to your boat. They have a large tank on a truck and go get it from Pemex for a nominal fee of course. Fee depends on the quantity.

The water here is said to be potable by marina staff and dock guy Enrique. TDS’s were 174. It comes from a nearby river and is purified. I could smell some chlorine.
16:30 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Did you contact Ezekiel and Patricia? We are on our way to Chahue, will arrive Thursday. We have a brief reception window as we're just off Zihuatenejo. Contact info for them? Thanks
16:32 M/V One Life @Sea Trial Dave We run Open CPN on a Windows 10 PC w/o issues
16:37 M/V One Life @SephinaJosh We contacted Patricia on their office number - 958 587 2652. It took about 6 times to get through though. Lunchtime for them is 2-4pm
16:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thank you!
16:55 M/V One Life Pacific Water Quality:

How’s the water visibility where you are?

We ran from Zihua down to Acapulco in blue water. Anchored at Isla Roqueta in Acapulco and could see the anchor in 30’. We left Acapulco in blue water. Approaching Hualtuco it changed. Visibility here is MAX 4’. Lots of algae. The rays really like it though.
16:56 M/V One Life Water temp here is 78-79 F.

17:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Let’s rope in captain solo @ sea trial in on this since he’s got a dog in this hunt?
17:32 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hi Posse. We are getting ready to sail from Panama City to Golfito, Costa Rica. Noonsite says that "Inbound yachts must dock in authorized marinas and register in advance with an agent to handle the arrival protocols"...can anyone who has entered recently confirm if this is accurate or not? Our plan was to just anchor and go to shore to clear in. Thanks in advance!
18:20 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We entered the other way from Chiapas to Marina Papagayo in November and despite wanting to clear in independently we were advised that we had to use a marina and agent as Noonsite advises. It was a super simple process, just had to pay for it, gotta love a (COVID-19?) policy!
18:27 LUMOS - Jeremiah Ok, thanks @🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy
18:28 LUMOS - Jeremiah My understanding reading Noonsite and VisitCostaRica.com is that the Covod Policy is only for unvaccinated folks. Anyone have any first hand knowledge?
18:50 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We are vaccinated, still had to use an agent and do the health pass through the govt website, just didn’t need additional health insurance. That was our experience this fall.
19:06 Captain Dietmar all vessels arriving in CR must use agent
we have a deal in golfito with marítima oceánica listed on the sponsorship page

you will also need to pay for covid insurance if you do not have 2 vaccines
19:44 Sea Trial Dave I just bought a computer that runs Windows 11. Unsure if I should return it for me that runs Windows 10. Sorry we missed you in Acapulco! Saw you moored just outside the Marina Acapulco before we departed home. How long are you in Marina Chahue?
20:14 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thank you! I've emailed Marítima Oceánica. A friend of mine just got a quote from an agent in Golfito (not sure what company they are from) for $700 for their agency services. That seems very high to me.
20:51 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Hmmm…that doesn’t sound right. May I suggest you contact Gabriela @ Banana Bay Marina in Golfito…book a slip and let her clear you in…she’s crazy busy and very stressed out, but she will be a great asset for your entry into Costa Rica
20:52 LUMOS - Jeremiah Ok I'll reach out. Thank you.

Tue, 12/21/2021
06:28 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Gabriela is amazing and so is her boss Jorge. We cleared out in Golfito. Get a slip at the neighboring Fish Hook Marina if Banana Bay is full. They are very nice there and the fees are very reasonable. They have a nice restaurant at the end of the dock with really great staff and food was decent and so were the prices. The managers name is Dave (i think) and he is a great guy too and I’ve been told from friends who cleared in with him that he did a great job too. We were there for emergency install of a new transmission and Gabi coordinated everything including a tow in and the mechanics were at the boat the next morning at 8am. Fish hook also did not charge us for water or electricity it was included in the slip fees. This was in May/June
08:47 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Lolly & Ed!!! So nice to here from you two love birds. Where are you and what r the plans?
10:30 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Hi Guys! We are in Vista Mar getting ready to schedule our canal crossing! We just got our new stove installed yesterday Woo Hoo! What are your plans? We’d love to cross paths again. Happy Holidays!
10:48 SANUK-Alex, Isa&Kids Good afternoon, we are a family of 4 soon crossing the canal from Atlantic to Pacific on our way to La Paz/San Diego by next summer.
10:48 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Club de playa- Marina Acapulco] Tambuco, Guanajuato Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840973,-99.909250&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:49 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Had to put in for a new galley refrigerator, ours died yesterday - and just learned that the Costco here closed down - haha on us
11:00 Busy Bee - Dan Hello group! Dan,Lori, and Jake(13) here on SV Busy Bee. Currently in Panama headed to Costa Rica soon. Nice to meet you all
11:07 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Congrats on the new stove. We’re in Golfito area until mid January and then we’re heading south to Panama. Gonna do some diving and surfing in the north for a few months…
11:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😟
11:36 Road Less Traveled [null] Manzana 080814 156463, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.911880,-79.520980&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:21 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Nice! Keep in touch!
13:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
13:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzler dressed up for Christmas.
13:26 Dreamer @Busy Bee - Dan hi, welcome, there are a few of us with boats in the Atlantic that will cross to the pacific next year. I know a few are at shelter bay.
13:35 ☠️ Pacific Raven Very nice Mark and Cindy
13:36 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Mark n Cindy, you continue to impress us with your artistry! Thank you
13:38 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Posse Brothers & Sisters, I have a couple of boat parts in Quepos and would love a delivery to Golfito before January 15. Any takers?
13:38 Vagabundo Dos This is Vagabundo Dos. We are in Isla del Tigre, Honduras. We will be in Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua next week. I have some small Yanmar parts in Mexico that I would like to get in Nicaragua to Panama. The parts would be at Marina Chiapas. I can be reached at a personal Line message if anyone might be able, interested, or willing to do this for me. Thanks! Grant
13:54 Busy Bee - Dan @Dreamer for us we are targeting crossing early 2023. This season will be sea of Cortez
13:55 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Don’t sell the sea of Cortez short, we had planned 1 year…..spent five and loved it
13:56 Busy Bee - Dan @,☠️Delta Swizzler we've heard amazing things...my plans extend out 2 weeks...after that...who knows...heh
13:56 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You have Shawn and Heather’s guide book right ?
13:57 PP SV avant +1 on that. We were 5 years in Mexico.
14:11 Busy Bee - Dan @,☠️Delta Swizzler yes..we have that book
14:12 Samadhi Wait, Costco in Acapulco has closed down?
14:13 Ventana-Jim @Rob Murray. Thanks for pointing me to Jorge in Paradise Village. I spoke with him and he gave me a couple names. As you know, he has a nice shop right near marina office at Paradise Village. Nice guy. Good English. Does a lot of work himself but super busy so hard to get his time. Jorge referred me to Peter who is helping me with a battery issue. We’ll see how it goes.
14:13 Samadhi Googled for myself, yup permanently closed.
14:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila According to Luis at Marina Acapulco, they were subject to so much shoplifting, theft, smash and grabs that they just shuttered it
14:18 Ventana-Jim @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thanks for suggestions re Vallarta Yacht Club. Visited there, talked to a few folks, had lunch and margarita, bought a shirt. Nice place. They are sponsoring Banderas Bay Regatta in March which I signed up for.
14:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They hd a fire a few years ago. Never reopened
15:15 Alamos Welcome! 👍
15:20 PP SV avant My experience was 100% positive. And he knows his stuff.
17:20 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Peter is very good and his wife is one of the marina managers. Congratulations, you’re now dialed in!!!
18:51 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.299076,-104.835567&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.626934,-83.236885&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Beata, that’s a nice anchorage!! Boss man Dietmar knows some pretty cool raicilla tequila makers there if you’re into that sort of thing😊

Wed, 12/22/2021
04:17 PP SV avant https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/panama-halves-rollout-time-planned-booster-program-2021-12-22/
06:47 PP SV avant How many Posse members in shelter bay now (in person, not just your boat here). Please chime in.
06:48 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:06 PP SV avant Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas (17th Edition 2019) has been updated to 18 December 2021.

Pub. 124, Sailing Directions (Enroute) East Coast of South America (15th Edition 2017) has been updated to 11 December 2021.

Pub. 126, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Pacific Islands (12th Edition 2017) has been updated to 27 November 2021.

The updated publications can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cac76b2a39eed4d69dedb08d9c55b8b7b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637757819241294017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=WZw9nLRUWwenzNM0F28h%2F40J%2FKW4EQqVOrBZV5KrHNk%3D&amp;reserved=0 ).
09:07 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thanks Ho’okipa. It is beautiful here. We are going into the estuary this evening and we are most definitely interested in tequila.
09:08 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" We got our booster yesterday in Isla Colon! @,☠️Delta Swizzler did you see this?
09:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes thanks
09:13 Positivity John [Isla Ixtapa] Océano Pacífico Ixtapa, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.677616,-101.655377&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:28 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Very nice we enjoyed our Christmas aboard Delta Swizzler last year 💜😘
10:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Looks like we are not turning around to slog it back up to La Paz. Charlie, Rich Boren’s partner, gave me info on the test instruments they use and I was able to order from Amazon.com.mx for a couple of hundred bucks. They will arrive next Tuesday and Charlie will help me over the phone to diagnose and adjust the expansion valve.

If all goes well, our plans are to leave Barra on Jan 1st and continue south.
10:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are still going to need the gash in our hull repaired somewhere as we head south. My preference would be a place that does great fiberglass work, and Lucky Chucky said, “I’m worth it.” 😁

I guess that means we wait until Quepos to get it done, or does anyone have experience at another place heading south that does excellent work?
10:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What was the name of the yard and do you have a contact?
10:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Do you have any details regarding a yard in CR along with a contact?
10:51 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Funny I can’t think of more expensive place to get a repair done between LaPaz and Panama. There are a number of yards in LaPaz and in Puerto Vallarta. I’d recommend Opequimar(sp?) and use Kinky. He has a great team of people working for him
11:23 PP SV avant Quepos would be the one. We were quoted $5,500 to prep and apply two coats of ablative paint to our 45’ boat. Friends who had work done were pleased with the quality, but aghast at the price.
11:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hello Pelican
11:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Welcome aboard
11:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep. That is a bit pricy. Did you get the work done there?
11:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll, I guess we could backtrack to PV, which is no way as far as La Paz.

What about Panama? Any quality places there?
11:37 PELICAN - Bryan Hello everyone! My wife, Anne and myself, Bryan, are on out Pearson 424 cutter. We are currently in the Bocas Del Toro area with a rough plan of doing the canal in March. We are both Naval Architects Marine Engineers so are happy to nerd out about boat systems. Looking to head to San Blas early in 2022 so will undoubtedly have questions.
11:37 PP SV avant Hell no! If you want a fix up that might not have great gel coat match etc., but is strong enough to get you by til you hit a yard what does ‘beauty salon’ work, Chiapas would be good. Workmanlike, strong, but you might not get pretty. Pretty is easy to do later.
11:39 PP SV avant Friends have had work done to a high standard at flamenco, but I don’t have contact information.
11:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes , in PV we had a bottom done, repaired cracks in rudder, replaced some through hulls, but we saw some fiberglass repairs they did to other boats. In Panama in Bocas they have a yard. Very reasonable rates, they hauled
us to replace replace two transducers that had gone out, so I had the bottom done again. No experience on their painting or fiberglass work. That said I may be having a hardtop build by them…so time will tell.
11:49 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene We’ll be there with you in spirit- Walt wants to make sure you enjoy that tequila 🍹
11:58 TAKU Bob & Etta @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Have friends that someone hit there bow when at anchor in Las Brisas and put a big gash in it. They got repairs done at Flamenco in Panama.
They did a great job , can't tell it was ever hit. Contact Andrew Hansen, last year's PP
13:02 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky It’s marina pez Vela and Justin is boss man. He’s a fantastic man with a heart of gold. American. He runs a crew of 30 full-time people in the yard. These people are so proud of their work and Justin is reasonable with his pricing. I had a great experience with him paying what he asked, and he delivered everything he promised. Mini marinas in Mexico and south have one man band contractors juggling multiple jobs. Quepos doesn’t do that. When they set a timeline and a punchlist they stick to it hell or Highwater. Enough said. Here’s his contact:

justin.seyler@marinapezvela.com
13:26 ALKA - Julius Does anyone have experience on what docs are needed on the border of Panama-Costa Rica by land/air so that return flight tickets weren't required? Our allowances in Panama soon will expire so thinking to go by shuttle bus from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo for 72 hours.
13:40 Captain Dietmar we always buy refundable tickets from Expedia the morning of checkin
and once through cancel in the 24 hour window
14:00 ALKA - Julius Great idea, thanks!
14:29 PP SV avant We’ve been using the free fake ticket generator s on the web. They seem to do the job fine.
19:04 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.511034,-79.667248&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah Left Panama City 5 hours ago and are heading around Punta Mala and planning to cruise up Panama coast to Golfito, Costa Rica. Beautiful conditions out here. 15-20 knots of wind out the NW. Hoping to stop in Benao tomorrow and check out the surfing!

Thu, 12/23/2021
05:58 PP SV avant Guatemala now requires visitors to be fully vaxxed and have a negative antigen test within 72 hours of entry.

https://prensa.gob.gt/comunicado/viajeros-que-ingresen-guatemala-deberan-presentar-prueba-negativa-de-covid-19-y-esquema?
06:19 Wild (Joe) from reading this, it seems to be related to air travel, can anyone confirm if it's the same arriving by boat? Also whether it applies to small children?
06:48 PP SV avant Unclear if it applies to land or sea borders, or children. All I know is in the link (sadly).
07:41 Aegis, Mary/Ian I received the information below from Marina Pez Vela, Guatemala:

Good afternoon, the necessary stationery to enter Guatemala is as follows,
Covid test, no longer than 72 hours
Valid passports of the entire crew
Complete stationery of the boat
Crew vaccination certificate
Last port departure
Not from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Egypt and Eswatini. This must be greater than 14 days of having been in these countries, otherwise it enters a 14-day quarantine.
The stay of the ship is $ 3 dollars per day per foot
Electricity is charged for consumption
The cost of the entry procedure is depending on the number of crew members and the process of the ship is $ 250.00, official visit of the port captaincy, sat, migration and health ministry.

Any doubt as to the order,
07:51 PELICAN - Bryan We used Raul at Servamar as our agent when we spent hurricane season in Rio Dulce; he can be reached via WhatsApp at +502 5510 9104 and should know the answer as well.
08:09 DancingontheEdge Mel On a Rio Dulce website Raul Morales (Servamar) posted that PCR test would be required in addition to the vaccinations. Test can be obtained in Livingston upon arrival in Guatemala. I don’t know if there is an official notice but Raul responds electronically.
08:26 Papasierra - Keith Looks like I'm in la Paz till the morning if the 26th then over to Mazatlan for a quick stop before I head to PV on the 29th. All weather permitting of course. Anyone overlapping any part of that journey let me know.
08:27 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt https://share.garmin.com/matilda
Take a look at our tracks from yesterday through the link above. We had to avoid twelve long lines set North-South in the last 50 miles to Z. We got tangled in two of them. Many were only a foot under water. Recommend staying at least 5nm South of our track before turning into Z.
08:55 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Re: longlines - We ran down from Barra, planning a straight run to Huatulco, but our galley fridge died and we put in in Acapulco to replace. We were running 15-20 miles offshore, and encountered a literal minefield of long lines...some of the fishermen whose lines we crossed we quite aggressive about it. It seems to me that, since longlining is illegal, they're all out past the 12 mile limit. When we changed course to inside the limit, saw far fewer markers - FWIW
09:11 PP SV avant [Photo]
09:12 PP SV avant Major yard accident in shelter bay. A crane being positioned to lift a mast fell over and severely damaged two catamarans. No injuries, but severe damage to both boats.
09:14 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Our strategy after getting tangled twice was to head for every panga week saw. As we approached they would indicate a path to follow where they had sunk the line deep enough for us to pass over. Does anybody know if they longline fish after dark? I would hate to have to navigate through them at night.
09:17 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Yes they do at night and you can't see them. I caught one off Guatemala about 10nm out.
09:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Some of them have lights on one end. Some have none.
09:30 M/V One Life Courtesy flag for Nicaragua:

We’re in Huatulco and want to get a Nicaraguan courtesy flag.

Anyone heading north /west that would like to sell one? We’ll be here for another weekish , then head to Chiapas.

Conversely, anyone know where we could buy one along the way?
09:41 PP SV avant The ones with the lights are unicorns, they’re so rare.
09:45 Road Less Traveled I will be in Shelter Bay tomorrow night, the 24th
09:48 PP SV avant See ya soon!
10:50 Captain Dietmar amazon.com.mx ship to chiapas
or you can paint one on a white cuttingboard (in a pinch)
or alternatively print it on a color printer and glue to cutting board
10:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Can anyone recommend a good chiropractor south of Barra?
11:08 Ho’okipa-Lisa Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica -- PUNTA GALLARDO – gorgeous anchorage!!! A tad rolly, but worth it. Many Toucans in the trees. It must be great fishing cuz there’s a bunch of pangas cruising the point and coves in the morning. There are 8 dive spots nearby. We did 2. One was 60-80’ deep with a sunken pirate ship with a mast covered in soft corals of all different colors: pinks, orange, blue, green, yellow, white, etc.. It was straight outta a Tim Burton movie😊 Fish count and viz ok, but it’s a worthy dive. Contact me directly for the exact GPS coordinates…
12:39 M/V One Life Unfortunately the one one Amazon is unavailable. I will put my sewing skills to a test 😊
12:46 PP SV avant Felt pens and a dollar store tea towel.
14:57 walt knot right Finally got an Android tablet. I want to put opencpn on it. In the Google Play Store there are two open cpn's. One of them with 10000 downloads by Dave Register for $10. The other one by Maison automatique with 100,000 downloads that appears to be free. The free one has better Star count. So which one should I install?
15:02 PP SV avant Following advice on the OpenCPN forum, I spent the big bucks on the paid version. Apparently it gets updates and support, which the free version lacks. And I am notorious for being cheap. ;)
15:09 Captain Dietmar I use the 10 $ version
15:21 walt knot right Ok, there are some pluggins also available. Should they be installed?
15:48 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
15:48 IBEX - Florian We wish everyone a Merry XMas with our favorite pic from the award winning XMas Lights of Medellin / Colombia
16:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
16:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Hang onto your hats!!! It’s getting busy here in Golfito. We got pirates, poacher hunters, rum runners and whatnot🤠
18:11 PP SV avant If you think you will use them, sure.
18:16 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195239,-104.681969&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Fri, 12/24/2021
11:25 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Waem wishes for a Merry Christmas to the entire Panama Posse fleet...may your boats be filled with light and love!
11:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler And keeping the water on the outside
12:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @SephinaJosh thank you and warm holiday wishes to you and all the Posse.
12:21 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila A little bilge water is good for the soul...
12:24 BEATA Billy & Ruth Merry Christmas to the Fleet 🎄
12:24 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
12:26 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
12:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😏
12:30 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
12:30 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Feliz Navidad de La Cruz
13:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful!
13:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Nice shots of the parade!
13:58 nicole maison de sante @SephinaJosh you may find this useful: a google map of different anchorages and moorings along the East Coast. This came from someone from the women who sail group who recently completed a trip from St. Pete Florida to Boston.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1-9QLdBpiu0YrwDSSKLLxoAjPQZfRQBsT&fbclid=IwAR2dbuBkzdppMi4g_KGU4kr6gMALQ9qDIPeYdaIvjlkGqnmRYgxuG8puiTg&ll=33.967036544444305%2C-76.3298285692931&z=5
14:05 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Very cool! Thank you!
15:22 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks!
15:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I know this is a bit late in the day, but for those who are still in Barra, is there any interest in doing dinner or something tonight, or do most want to just do their own family thing?
15:31 Captain Dietmar the resort may have a special. heck with @firefly
15:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Roger that. Thanks
15:56 Medea-Darryl [Photo]
15:56 Medea-Darryl Merry Christmas to all from Medea
20:00 Captain Dietmar [null] Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, Blvd. Aeropuerto S/N, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.600619,-85.535783&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Sat, 12/25/2021
06:41 Midnight B Richard Hi Jeremiah - Richard from Midnight Breeze here. We were anchored near you in Las Brisas a couple of days ago. We are intending to go to Costa Rica in the coming days and a Dutch couple we know were just charged $350 all-in by Gabriela at Banana Bay. Maybe we'll see you there.
07:15 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey there @Midnight Brz Richard ! We are going with Gabriela at Banana Bay as well. $350 all in, and she said we could just anchor near the marina and use their dingy dock and facilities without having to pay for a slip. We are day hopping our way up and expect to be in Golfito on January 2nd or 3rd. Would love to meet you!
07:24 Road Less Traveled [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368170,-79.951058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:25 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:25 Road Less Traveled Merry Xmas all, transited canal and arrived at Shelter Bay after dark.
07:27 PP SV avant Welcome!
Net @ 0730 on 77
Hail on 74
Xmas potluck at palapa ~1700 (come early to socialize)
Avant is on the hard, drop by to say hi.
09:25 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
09:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful. Merry Christmas! 🎄
09:55 walt knot right This one just might take the prize. Merry Christmas to all.
11:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Are you headed to Bocas or San Blas?
12:07 Temptress Kim/Caroly Merry Christmas from our Granddaughter Maggie May. Smooth sailing this Holiday Season from Temptress, Carolyne and Kim.
12:07 Temptress Kim/Caroly [Photo]
18:28 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Photo]
18:29 Remedy-Karl [Photo]
18:30 Remedy-Karl Reminded me of this photo we got yesterday. Merry Christmas everyone!
18:54 SV Chimera Merry Christmas to all.
What are the transportation options for visiting family to meet us at Las Perlas from Panama City
19:07 Remedy-Karl By memory only, there's a very. Found a link: https://ferrypearlislands.com/
19:10 Road Less Traveled Headed to Cayman Islands from Shelter Bay
19:28 SV Chimera Thanks Remedy
19:28 Remedy-Karl I'm glad to finally be able to contribute! 😁
22:00 SVAKIA-Rick Hoping everyone had a very Merry Christmas from SV AKIA in La Cruz Riviera Marina Nayarit.

Sun, 12/26/2021
08:22 Unknown There is a small airport and ferry to Contadora. We sail back to city and Uber to airport to pick up family.
08:24 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Does anyone have info on dinghy repair in Acapulco?
08:55 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We are shoving off from Acapulco today; I'll ask for a recommendation up at the harbor office. Are you here? Maybe I can help you with the patch/repair?
09:00 Wild (Joe) I thought this said "showing off" and clicked it hoping for a picture of something cool 😂
09:04 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Sorry to disappoint 😅
09:06 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @SephinaJosh hi, thanks for the reply, we’ll be there Tues.
09:44 HAPPY DAYS Hey posse,
A few Panama questions…
1. Is an agent needed to check in, if so, recommendations please…
2. We plan to transit from the canal next month from Pacific to Caribbean, can we please have canal agent recommendations…
Gracias 😊
09:48 PP SV avant Agent not required for checkin to country
Canal agent https://www.centenarioconsulting.com/index.html offers Posse discount, we used them no issues at all.
09:49 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Contact]
09:51 HAPPY DAYS Thanks. Any ideas on best check in town coming down from Costa Rica?
09:52 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @HAPPY DAYS Eric Galvarez is the agent for the canal. He uses WhatsApp and speaks English.
09:53 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @HAPPY DAYS we checked in at Vista Mar Marina that sponsors the Posse
09:56 HAPPY DAYS @🦜☠️🍹 TOKETEE thanks - did you require PCR test before departure or on arrival? Conflicting info online.
09:57 PP SV avant Armulles used to be the easiest, not sure if it’s reopened (closed during COVID-19). Check with the port captain, contact in link.

https://www.noonsite.com/place/panama/pacific/puerto-armuelles/
10:03 HAPPY DAYS Thanks @Rob Murray we will try contact them
10:08 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Chad, Luis the harbormaster said the go to guy for inflatable repairs recently died, he's trying to find another person to help you. Reach out to him when you arrive
10:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @HAPPY DAYS the marina sends someone to your boat to do the PCR test, but if you have vaccines that may not be required. If you want the contact information for Vista Mar, I can send that.
10:20 PP SV avant If vaccinated 14 days before entry, testing no longer required.

“Entry Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers:

Effective August 31, 2021, travelers arriving in Panama who present a digital or physical full COVID Vaccination Certificate, showing that they received all required doses of a COVID vaccine approved by the WHO, FDA or EMA at least 14 days prior to their entry, are exempt from all testing and quarantine requirements to enter Panama.”

https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
10:41 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @SephinaJosh josh, where do we find the HM and what’s his name? Thanks for all the info, appreciate it.
10:44 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Marina Acapulco (they are PP sponsors) HM's name is Luis, you can find him in the harbor office, 744-131-3007 cell, 744-843-7744 office land line
15:56 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15:30 Utc for the Atlantic and Caribbean followed at 16:30 Utc FOR THE PACIFIC
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16:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Christmas dinner in Boca del Toro, Panama,

Mon, 12/27/2021
05:38 REEF DANCER Debbie [Saba Rock] British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.502994,-64.358300&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:40 REEF DANCER Debbie Spending holidays at Saba Rock and Bitter End in BVI Beautiful here🎄
05:45 REEF DANCER Debbie [Photo]
07:16 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.331022,-82.178991&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:25 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640966,-85.653701&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:25 Medea-Darryl [Placencia Pier] Belize : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.512877,-88.367717&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:28 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368382,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:35 Captain Dietmar WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 1 HOUR FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
09:11 PP SV avant Guatemala Covid regulations non-clarification:

“Good Morning Rob,

I apologize for the delay, the health authorities specified that now travelers who want to enter Guatemala must present the card or a proof of the complete vaccination scheme against covid-19, and that the last vaccine must be at least two weeks after being administered.

For the moment that is te information, however it is subjetc to promt modifications.
P
Best Regards

Enviado: jueves, 23 de diciembre de 2021 6:27
Para: Pedro Jose Muñoz Moscoso <pmunoz@mspas.gob.gt>
Asunto: Do the new vaccination and testing entry requirements

Do the new vaccination and testing entry requirements

1) apply if arriving at a land border?

2) apply if arriving by boat from the sea?

Thanks”

09:11 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 DreamCatcher Henri Group voice call started.
09:15 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" [Photo]
09:15 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Sloth spotted on our walk to the beach yesterday at Red Frog
09:15 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" I should say sloths mama and baby
09:16 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Vista Mar Beach] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.485718,-79.948766&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:20 Captain Dietmar Atlantic and Caribbean warm up starts now
09:27 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" [Red Frog Marina] Bocas del Toro Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.340737,-82.178651&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Medano Beach (Playa El Médano)] C. Playa el Médano 23453 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=22.887415,-109.904798&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:21 RED ROVER Kevin [null] P.º del Pescador 18, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.636451,-101.556755&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:25 Green Flash [null] 231 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.425885,-117.617620&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:26 AgapeLoveDominates Awesome
10:26 IBEX - Florian [beiyu] Calle Del Guerrero Cartagena, Bolívar Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.421453,-75.545410&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:33 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.570374,-101.546809&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:34 🦜🍹Kyrie Mini convoy (Boundless, Tulum V, and Kyrie) en route to Aucapulco.
10:54 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Independence is Marina Chiapas, and we are touring the waterfalls Cascade Azul....
11:20 Sea Trial Dave We may need to fly home to So Cal from Chiapas. It appears the airport is around 85 miles from the marina. Any recommendations on transportation?
11:25 IBEX - Florian Does anyone know the name of the freight forwarder in Miami for Shelter Bay Marina (I have the address, but need the name and Juanjo currently doesn‘t reply)
11:29 Sea Trial Dave Realize the airport (TAP) is 18km away not 85.
11:48 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Group call ended.
12:08 PP SV avant You send your packages to

Yacht in transit xxxx
6930 NW, 84th Avenue
PTY 361655
Miami FL 33166

Tel (786) 618-5090

And they show up here 4-5 days later, just like magic.

For larger/heavier stuff, apparently http://www.marinewarehouse.net/contact.html can work out better.
12:10 IBEX - Florian Thx!
12:12 PP SV avant The marina can organize a taxi, or you can take the combi bus to tapachula and ask the driver to detour to the airport en route. Taxi is the better bet IMO.
12:47 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Montijo District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.566056,-81.191717&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:04 Sea Trial Dave Thanks.
16:16 SVBoundless [Photo]
16:16 SVBoundless @Tulum5 - Chad under way to Acapulco.
16:37 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Where are you guys? Left Acapulco yesterday midday, I'm about 10 miles offshore, approaching Puerto Escondido from the west, destination Huatulco/Chahue.
16:37 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.753033,-97.336706&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Or let's try this: 15°44.9'N, 97°19.6'W
16:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila ...with a rare burst of cell service out here 😄
16:43 Alamos Who has a destination of Vista Mar down here in Panama?
16:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Ho’okipa
17:07 Alamos 😁👍
19:24 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Yahtzee is working her way there! In Quepos now.
20:05 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jill, can you pick up 2 small packages in Quepos at American export in the marina and transport them to me in Golfito or vista mar?
20:10 Samadhi Thank you for posting, we are the boat that was reached out to. I messaged Dietmar directly but hadn't yet gotten a response.
20:10 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Of course! Pm me deets and we will be on it!
20:14 Captain Dietmar unless he issues a mayday or pan pan this is outside our mission
in which case anyone in the area will help him

Tue, 12/28/2021
08:15 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Good morning fleet. I am after some information on clearing in and out of Nicaragua. I thought I saw a previous message but can't find it. We are headed south from Mexico . Thanks in advance SY Ora
08:26 Captain Dietmar tapachula airport is 20 minutes from marina chiapas use miguel angel for 500 pesos punctual air-conditioned car
+52 962 133 6820
08:27 Captain Dietmar contact and clear in at puesta del sol marina listed on PanamáPosse website
08:29 Alamos Right on!😁👍
09:12 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Juanita is the contact, she is super helpful +505 8880 0013
09:17 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Cheers for that. Do you have any idea of current clear in costs?
09:51 Ora 2 CraigandKaren I have emailed Juanita, thanks for pointing me to the PP website. I forget about all the info there. Cheers Craig
10:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa Marina Puesta del Sol – Roberto & Maria Laura owners; Roberto built power plants in Nicarauga. Great guy. Maria is very graceful.

The entrance, as mentioned on the “approach” page is a bit nerve-racking but the Navionics chart is spot-on, at least through the entrance. After that, you just follow the marked channel. At high tide, the lowest we saw was 12’-3”. Do not cut any corners, especially that first one. The marina didn’t answer any hails until we were at the marina. So either they were away from comms or their antenna is very low.

Fees are very reasonable. $20/boat & $12/person - Immigration, $25 - Port capt, $10 customs. You need exact change or give up the excess as they don’t take CC and have no change to give. Exit is $30-zarpe, $20-boat, $2/person.

Marina for Posse members is $1/ft for the first two days and $0.64/ft after that. Includes electric when it’s on (see below) and well water at the dock.

Electric is run off a generator. Unless they have hotel occupants, the power is only turned on 0700-1300 and 17or 1800-2200.

10:34 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.843453,-99.904013&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:46 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763930,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:47 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Thanks for the info, much appreciated
10:54 SVBoundless @SephinaJosh Just got into Acapulco this morning and hoping to be in Huatulco in a week or so.
10:55 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Ok, weather permitting, we'll cross the Gulf for Chiapas tomorrow/Thursday
11:27 DancingontheEdge Mel Guatemala has published update to entry guidelines by land and sea. Effective January 3. Must be fully vaccinated 14 days before entry. Under 12 exempt. Antigen or PCR no more than 72 hrs prior to entry checkpoint. Under 10 exempt. Notice posted by Guatemalan Tourism Board and Ministry of Health Hope this is helpful to others.
11:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Does this mean PCR is required with full vaccination?
12:02 PP SV avant Or antigen. You MUST be double vaxxed, and you MUST have a neg test result within 72 hours of entry.
12:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks for the clarification.
14:31 TIME OUT - Dan Caught a 21 lb. Pacific Jack Crevalle on Xmas on the way to Zihuatanejo from Manzanillo. I have a couple extra bags of filets that should be eaten soon. I am anchored in Zihuatanejo Bay if anyone would like some.
14:32 TIME OUT - Dan Caught a 21 pounder today about a third of the way from Manzanillo to Zihuatanejo.
17:39 Katmandu - Terry Quick question to the fleet. Would anyone recommend a bank for cruisers . Minimal fees, good exchange rates, international ATM, good responsive customer service ?
17:42 PP SV avant Your home country?
17:43 Katmandu - Terry US home address Austin TX
17:44 Katmandu - Terry I tried First Republic but my home address is out of there service area. I currently have a Credit Union that is failing me to many times
17:46 Captain Dietmar argh so sorry

17:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Try Charles Schwab, no transfer fee,ATM fee, conversion fee checking account
17:49 PP SV avant No personal experience, but if you’re a veteran the USA credit union has been spoken of highly to me by several cruisers.
17:49 nicole maison de sante I second Charles Schwab
17:53 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi I could be wrong but was told Schwab requires you to set up the account in person and appointments are months out. This was 6 months ago when I checked on it. Please report back if I’m wrong. Would love to set one up
17:57 Katmandu - Terry Ok interesting
17:58 Katmandu - Terry I also have a Merrill LYNCH account but I’m not a big fan of there’s either …. So many institutions have lost touch with customer service .
18:00 PP SV avant USAA I mean.
20:14 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE POT LUCK PARTY
SPONSORED BY SHELTER BAY MARINA

DATE AND TIME :
Tuesday, January 4th – 4 PM – 8 PM

LOCATION:
SHELTER BAY MARINA / PANAMA / CRUISERS PALAPA
**WHAT TO MAKE & BRING: **
YOU SHOULD MAKE ONE OF THESE DISHES & BRING WITH >>
! NO CANNED FOOD – NO POPCORN – NO CHIPS !
ONE OF THESE ITEMS ON THE LIST 6-10 SERVINGS with Serving Spoons -https://panamaposse.com/pot-luck
**WHAT’S INCLUDED:**
FREE RUM TO SHARE UNTIL WE RUN OUT
BBQ to GRILL YOUR OWN PROTEIN
AND GREAT TIMES FOR EVERYONE
MUSIC – THE PANAMA POSSE LATIN PLAYLIST !
** RSVP REQUIRED **
https://panamaposse.com/party
20:15 Dreamer Darn, won’t be there until the 28th
20:15 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
20:15 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
20:15 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
20:15 Captain Dietmar @Dreamer change your flight ;-)
20:16 Dreamer Lol, I’ll be in Egypt and Jordan
20:17 Dreamer BTW, shelter bay loves the posse, they see the $$$ lmao 🤣
20:23 Captain Dietmar I think they are a great partner for us all !
20:24 Dreamer Yes they are👍
21:48 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky David, I have friends in Abu Simbu and also Wadi Rum. Will you be there? If so, can you bring back some boat parts they are holding for me?
21:52 Dreamer [Photo]
21:52 Dreamer [Photo]
21:53 Dreamer [Photo]
21:53 Dreamer [Photo]
21:53 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
21:53 Dreamer [Photo]
21:53 Dreamer [Photo]
21:54 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky i really have no idea where anything is lol, I’m just going along with the tour, I’ll be happy to bring small boat parts, but my bags are pretty full with my gear for the pacific crossing, I’m packing now as we speak 😂
21:56 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky if I’m going to be close to them and they can drop off at my hotel, easy peasy. Let me know and I’ll IM you my email, line number and phone number so they can contact me when I’m there
22:00 Captain Dietmar @Dreamer we are about 5 years out from launching the Mediterranean Posse which will start in Isreal ;-)
22:03 Dreamer Nice, if i don’t sell my boat in Oz and decide to go all the way around, I’ll join. Only reason I’m not keen on going through the Diaz is all the freighters and bad press
22:03 Dreamer Suez
22:09 fickle - Ben I use Capital One 360. No monthly fees, no foreign exchange fees. No minimum balance. It’s all done online. Only thing I’m not sure about is customer service since I haven’t had any problems with it. You can deposit checks using the app. Cash can be deposited at CVS in the U.S. but I’ve never tried it.

Wed, 12/29/2021
00:23 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I’ll add another Vote for Charles Schwab. No foreign transaction fees, no monthly fees, they reimburse you for all ATM fees. the conversion rates seem to be very close to the current going rate as long as you decline the ATMs conversion.
00:26 Dreamer Yes, capital one, no foreign transaction fees and 1.5% cash back. But in usa, i use Citibank double rewards and Wells Fargo, both give you 2% on every dollar you spend.
07:52 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Doubtful we will be in Shelter that soon
10:19 Captain Dietmar We have an opening for a volunteer communications monitor to keep this channel
flowing and in adherence to hge Gestalt protocol. Soft touch and diplomacy skills a plus.
If interested please email registration@panamaposse.com
11:59 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Hello all. Tried to place a reservation today using our Hertz discount in Chiapas. Just before finishing the online reservation I called their head office to see if they could deliver the vehicle to the marina(since I couldn’t get a hold of the Tapachula branch) and not only did they say they couldn’t deliver, but that during the last two weeks of December our discounts were blacked out and not valid. Seems a bit hokey to me.
12:20 VitesseCatherine We use Capital One 360. It has been flawless.
12:45 Captain Dietmar copy that so what rate did you get ?
12:50 Katmandu - Terry Thank you all for your banking recommendations .Please DM me directly with further recommendations to avoid congestión on the main chat .
13:31 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh They quoted me 917 pesos per day, but the rep on the phone says that vehicle would be 5000 pesos per day.
13:43 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Does anybody have any input on checking in at Puerto Angel? Our Zarpe shows next port of Zihuatanejo but we blew that off. Trying to figure out the path of least resistance when checking into our next port. We are currently in Acapulco where Vicente advises against checking in.
14:10 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We checked in @puerto Angel last spring, super easy, Port Captain right in town there. No fuss, stamped us and we were good to go.
15:36 🦜🍹Kyrie Boundless just checked in here in Aucapulco. Sounds like it was painless and free, and they allow checkout via VHF.
16:47 HAPPY DAYS We have been using wise https://wise.com/ in USA, Mexico, and Costa Rica with our Australian dollars and it’s been awesome
16:57 HAPPY DAYS It was a late Saturday night when we anchored there and no one bothered us, left again Sunday morning no problem. Very cool watching them race their boats up onto beach. Our paperwork was Acapulco to Huatulco but didn’t find any port captain too concerned down that coastline.
17:28 🦜🍹Kyrie Any tips for.getting from Puerto Angel to Huatulco? I'd imagine it's nearly impassible if the Tehuanapec is blowing?
18:26 Medea-Darryl Has anyone checked into Great Inagua or Turks and Caicos recently?
Looking at Covid protocols and check in fees

Thanks
20:01 HAPPY DAYS Just watch the 3 knot current coming around punta sacrificio but otherwise okay depending on the blow it doesn’t get all the way to huatulco 😊
21:19 Captain Dietmar @Gargoyle was there
contact south bend marina for latest
vaccine rates are over 70% with second jabs
https://panamaposse.com/south-bank-marina
21:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes, make a plan and consult with the port captain. Port captain will tell you when to go, or not. It’s pretty easy.

Thu, 12/30/2021
06:22 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Check your winds and wait for a weather window, the safest way is to keep one foot on the beach. That means traveling really close to shore, in case the wind does blow up, you will have much less wave action. It really doesn’t take that much longer, but makes it a much safer trip.
06:32 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We use our Schwab debit card. No foreign transaction fees
08:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What are people doing for prescription medication while out of the US?
08:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler A lot of it you can buy over the counter
08:51 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Or use Seaside Marine, they prescribe meds to your boat
08:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I was at La Comer is Manzanillo yesterday and the three BP medications I take we not available in the doses intake and the prices were astronomical. We’re talking hundreds of USD per month to equal the doses I currently take.
08:56 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
08:56 ,☠️Delta Swizzler In Mexico Walmart does a great job
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
09:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What does he do?
09:05 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Bruce, we were able to get our BP meds in La Cruz quite reasonably. We went to see Dr. Shukan who is the "fleet doctor" there and he wrote us new prescriptions to fill out the rest of 2022 and filled them, so we have everything on board for a year. We had at least 6 months supply from the US. You might try talking to a local doctor to see what options they can help you with. Also Costco in PV, might ask Pancho about when he is going to PV next and tag along. Give them a call first though.
09:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler He can fill drug orders for you documented US boat at reasonable rates, also provide emergency first aid equipment you desire.
09:07 Medea-Darryl Thank you
09:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks Alison. I was unable to get more than one month supply from my Dr. in San Diego before we left. 😟 So are you taking slightly different medication and doses than what you were taking in the US?
09:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. I’ll reach out.
09:13 RED ROVER-Alison Ugh sorry about that. I was able to get Walgreens to do a work around insurance. I went back four days in a row and they figured out how to get insurance to accept it. Clever folks. Yes, the dosages are in smaller amounts so I have to take 2 pills instead of 1. But it works. Just have a mess of little boxes!
09:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I was surprised at the small quantities they sell them in, and the price. I guess we get used to having insurance that covers it in the US.
09:29 RED ROVER-Alison Just different. 😀
10:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Most locals can’t afford to buy a 3 or 6 month supply. They buy a 1-2 weeks supply.
10:15 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We have also been using the local supplier in Mexico for 5 years and in Panama for a few months…and we are still getting along just fine. We did use mainly Walmart in Mexico. They have a buy 3 boxes and get the fourth free for most meds.
10:23 COP - Brent & Debbie Hello, this is Brent and Debbie on Change of Pace (COP). Thank you for the addition as we are excited to learn from everyone's experiences and also to be able to share what we learn during our travels.
10:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Makes sense.
10:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Local supplier?
10:43 Ho’okipa-Lisa Welcome. Where are you? Where have you been on your boat?
10:47 COP - Brent & Debbie We are currently in Key West, FL. We have cruised up and down the East Coast of the US from Maine down to the Florida Keys. We also traveled throughout the Bahamas from Abaco to the Exumas. It seems that every area is beautiful in its own way.
10:48 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Farmacia Guadalajara xcross the street has great prices if you go back
10:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Across the street from La Comer?
11:10 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Yes
11:11 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Also they have an online site you can search fir prices as well
11:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. They had 2 of our 4 meds online.
12:52 PP SV avant For anyone who was following the rower in need of supplies and parts; traveling towards Panama. Vessel named “Smiles”.
here is status as of today:

The rower is ok. He got resupplied by a commercial vessel and is proceeding in the direction of Acapulco.
15:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Great news thanks
15:23 ,☠️Delta Swizzler https://www.facebook.com/234381159369/posts/10158770366499370/
16:20 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Vista Hermosa 7, Península de Santiago, 28867 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.101143,-104.344494&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:00 Lexcursion I Good evening fleet
MV L'excursion I
We are Isabelle and Patrick, cruising on a 37 feet power catamaran.
We have cruised up to Alaska and down to Mexico where we currently are to start our next journey south.

20:01 Lexcursion I [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.765426,-105.511242&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:18 SV Chimera [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.652602,-83.254357&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:25 SV Chimera Took us a month to get her seaworthy after 15 mos away . Oh but what a great sail today along Piedras Blanca National Park
21:08 Captain Dietmar Ahoy
welcome to the 21*22 Panamá Posse
22:31 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky The good doctor is “in”!!! Congratulations!!!
23:59 SV Chimera 😎👍

Fri, 12/31/2021
07:20 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Photo]
07:21 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Newest members if the Panama Posse - about 5 miles outside Chiapas
07:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Photo]
07:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Whoops! Missed one
11:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁
11:55 RED ROVER-Alison Just checked in and out at the same time with the Port Captain. Easy forms, nice people, stamped and ready to go. No fees.
12:48 Remedy-Karl [Photo]
12:48 Remedy-Karl [Photo]
12:48 Remedy-Karl [Photo]
12:49 Remedy-Karl [Photo]
12:49 Remedy-Karl I thought I would share a few of the before and after photos of wet sanding of our heavily oxidized boat.
12:51 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Looks great
13:43 Remedy-Natalie We are considering Mazatlan for next Hurricane season. Any advice on this location during summer? El Cid marina or Marina Mazatlan? Thanks
14:39 PP SV avant We summered in Mazatlan a few years ago. Definitely marina Mazatlan or the little marina on the Isla. El cid has bad surge during the cruising season an horrific surge in the summer. There used to be (probably still is) a boat management service, which we used and we found worthwhile. They wash the boat, air it from time to time, have the bottom cleaned as appropriate and check the lines, etc. They used to offer a summer special on moorage rates with prepayment.
15:00 Remedy-Natalie Awesome. This is great advice.
15:11 PP SV avant The boat management service was called ‘Tony’s boat management’ and was owned and run by Grant (who bought it from Tony). Genuinely nice guy, good service. Not sure if he’s still running it.
18:40 Epsilon-Bill [null] De La Villa 10, Villa Cortez, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.863662,-116.662107&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:01 RED ROVER Kevin I agree with the comments about the two marinas and how El cid is surgy. Marina Mazatlan is where we stayed twice in the past. If you are going to stay with the boat, there would be a valid reason to stay in El Cid... the pool... we spent last summer in Loreto and the pool was greatly appreciated then!
20:17 SV Chimera [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.676937,-83.325280&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:19 SV Chimera Can see the fireworks in Golfito from here. Happy New Year!
22:03 PP SV avant We had friends staying at the Fonatur, and used the pool there. ;)
22:41 Captain Dietmar HAPPY NEW YEAR (newyear) everybody
CHEERS, LOVE AND GOOD WAYPOINTS TO ALL

22:42 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
22:42 Katmandu - Terry From Katmandu(!)

Sat, 1/1/2022
07:40 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Location]
07:41 BEATA Billy & Ruth Happy New Year to the Fleet.
08:15 IBEX - Vicky [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369002,-79.949922&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:16 IBEX - Vicky Happy New Year to all of you! We arrived in Shelter Bay a few hours before New Year and look forward to meeting some of you at the BBQ on Tuesday!
08:28 PP SV avant We’re on the hard across from the office - drop by and say hi!
08:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Happy New Year to you and everyone else!
08:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haw was that anchorage? I’ve heard it can have quite a bit of swell?
08:56 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Ocean Dream III is now anchored in front of Panama City. Thanks again to Ibex for sailing instructions approaching Santa Marta. A big thank you to Rob and Debbie, Avant @ Shelter Bay, for sailing advice.
Agent for canal transit: Erick Galvez is excellent.
Happy New Year to ALL!
Kevin, Ocean Dream III
09:00 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.815885,-99.887407&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 RED ROVER Kevin After a wonderful show last night, Red Rover and crew are starting the new year with an overnight run to Huatulco!
09:02 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
09:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How was Acapulco? Any tips? Did you anchor out or get a slip?
09:24 PP SV avant 010856Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 2/22(25).
EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
SAINT LUCIA.
F/V BIG BRO, BLUE HULL, TWO PERSONS ON BOARD,
UNREPORTED CASTRIES HARBOUR (14-01N 60-59W) TO
ST LUCIA CHANNEL (14-09N 60-57W). VESSELS IN
VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO MRCC FORT DE FRANCE,
INMARSAT-C: 422799024,
TELEX: 42912008,
PHONE: 5965 9670 9292,
FAX: 5965 9663 2450,
E-MAIL: ANTILLES@MRCCFR.EU.
09:40 RED ROVER Kevin Hi Bruce, we were at La Marina for two nights. We went to see the cliff divers which we've heard about for years. Our only other stops were the port captain and Walmart (right outside the marina). We didn't stay long as we want to get into huatulco before the next tehuantepec blow starts tomorrow night. 4 other PP boats are on the moorings... I'm sure they will chime in too!
09:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Kevin, thanks. Much appreciated.
10:24 PP SV avant Enjoy the pacific!
11:17 TAKU Bob & Etta [null] Juan Álvarez 11, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.635937,-101.556066&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:52 Dreamer Happy New Years everyone
13:11 🦜🍹Kyrie We're on Vicente's moorings. He told us 300 pesos per night, and he can help with fuel, water, bottom cleaning, or other items if you ask, great guy. I think there's at least one mooring ball of his currently free. Not sure I'd recommend anchoring due to a very likely foul bottom here.
13:13 🦜🍹Kyrie The town itsself (Aucapulco) isnt that great. Crazy busy, dirty, and pretty run down. Lots of boat wakes all day at the moorings, but calm at night. Very pretty city lights at night though
13:20 HAPPY DAYS Happy new year! From the crew on Happy Days. Playas del Coco put on a lovely firework display last night.
Quick question as we begin to knuckle down our seasons plan… anyone else heading north from Panama? And if so what route are you planning? Similar to posse21 seminar or different? We are exploring our options
15:22 PP SV avant 011934Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 4/22(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
PANAMA.
1. DERELICT VESSEL ADRIFT IN VICINITY
10-11.73N 079-22.45W AT 011200Z JAN.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 041934Z JAN 22.
16:40 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.071930,-102.747513&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:43 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hi Bruce. Yes, Cabeza Negra was quite rolly, but very pretty.
17:12 AKIA Judy [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:08 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey there. We are northbound along with our friends @Busy Bee - Dan and Lori. We are in our last anchorage in Panama tonight at Punta Balsa, and sailing to Golfito, Costa Rica tomorrow. We will spend a few weeks going north through CR then up to Mexico (if all goes to plan)

Sun, 1/2/2022
07:14 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Happy Days -thanks for info. How is the wind? On Windy.com it looks light and on the nose. Motoring?
10:06 SVBoundless @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce we also are on a mooring in Acapulco. Noisy and busy during the day but quiet at night.
10:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila A very gestalt-liche New Year to all!
10:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is there a dinghy dock to land at?
10:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce And to you as well!
11:57 SWINGIN' ON A STAR Ahoy, Randy and Nancy here aboard s/v Swingin' on a Star, 50' Saint Francisc sailing cat. Docked in San Diego, destined for Key West by June 2022. Just finishing final refit details and planning to head out later this month. Look forward too see y'all in the next harbor!
12:16 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce One more Acapulco recommendation fairly close to the cliff divers is Hotel Flamingo. 70 year old, run down old movie star haunt. Go Thursday for Pizoli or Sunday for brunch (reservation required). Well worth it.
12:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
12:40 🦜🍹Kyrie Kind of. A free one the guy who runs the moorings can point out, but it is a sea wall to tie to, so bring a stern anchor to hold your dinghy off the rocks. You can also use the dock at La Marina, but the dinghy dock fee is 300 pesos.
13:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
14:28 Captain Dietmar welcome

14:35 Alamos 😁👍
16:30 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW 15.30 utc ATLANTIC/ CARIBBEAN
16:00 utc PACIFIC
17:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] 237, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.784672,-82.958878&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:05 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Las Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica - set your hair on fire on fire. After the Cocos Islands, this is the best of Costa Rica we have seen.
17:11 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.666330,-101.616559&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:17 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted @Last Arrow Vincent hi you guys! did you have any trouble getting in? What is your draft?
17:19 Last Arrow Vincent No issues getting in had 4 ft under the keel, apparently they have been dredging
17:21 Last Arrow Vincent @Firefly sorry draft 6’ 8”
17:22 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted @Last Arrow Vincent. Thanks. Enjoy!
17:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Last Arrow Vincent where do you checkin with the port captain? Do you have to go to Zihua?
17:25 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted I think the marina port capt did it for us
17:25 Last Arrow Vincent Yes check in is with the port Captain in Zihuat, office is at the main pier easy to find. Marian office sent us to Zihuat
17:26 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Good to know
17:28 Last Arrow Vincent Marina is ok, not much around but it’s quite and Zihuat is is a 20 peso bus ride or $140 peso cab ride in. Great bike trails here as well as bike trail between Ixtapa and Zihuat ( yea for ebikes)
17:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll I was going to resend as a reply but you already answered my question.
17:34 WildhoodDirk Where were you guys able to get Covid tests over in that vicinity of Panama? I'm assuming they are still needed to clear into CR?
18:12 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy No tests needed if you are vaccinated, just the CR govt health screen 72 before arrival https://salud.go.cr/
18:12 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Escénica La Ropa 401B, Playa la Ropa, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.634865,-101.552629&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:13 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
18:14 Road Less Traveled I just needed my vaccination card to clear in from Mexico to CR.
18:14 BEATA Billy & Ruth Found this little guy after we anchored. I’ll call him Pancho.
18:15 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Nice visitor!
18:15 Road Less Traveled Same for CR to Panama, just vaccination card.
18:15 BEATA Billy & Ruth Aren’t they good luck?
18:16 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene That’s what I was told!
18:18 Katmandu - Terry Very good luck (Lucky)and eat the unwanted insects.🕷🐜
18:42 LUMOS - Jeremiah As others have stated, no covid tests required as we are vaccinated. I had a visitor on board who flew home to the USA and got a Antigen test at the Tocumen Airport in Panama City before departing. PCR tests are done at labs I believe, but I don't have a specific reccomendation.
18:43 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey could you share more info either here or in a private message to me? We just got to Golfito and I see it isn't too far. Thanks!
19:11 WildhoodDirk Awesome thanks, was under the impression we still needed tests, makes it easy, cheers!

Mon, 1/3/2022
06:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
07:02 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
07:02 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky The garden and hotel are part of a massive 806 acres owned by Las Cruces which is part of the ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES. Lodging is super clean and food is very good. $90USD PP per day. We got here by our moto, but you will need to hire someone to get you here. Once you are here, you don’t want a car. If plants, flowers and birds are your jam, this is the place. The place even has research greenhouses and a research library! Decent WIFI. BYOB.
07:10 LUMOS - Jeremiah Excellent, thank you!
08:17 RED ROVER Kevin Marina Chahue entrance experience by Red Rover: we entered yesterday afternoon, tide was 1.6' above zero. We saw a low of 8.5' and 9' in two locations, our track and depth markup to follow. Red Rover draws 6.5' so we took it slowly. We wanted to arrive at 2pm high tide but were an hour late.
08:17 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
08:26 Last Arrow Vincent Geees that’s getting close. Any other options other than high tide?
08:26 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640965,-85.653640&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:32 RED ROVER Kevin Yup, low tide, but you get less water... 😁 my post isn't to scary anyone but to let everyone know it's fine to come in. But may be good to plan to come in at a higher level if you are a deep draft boat. If you can't arrive at high tide, there are many anchorages within an hour before arriving that you can hang out at. This is not a large marina. Although there are only a handful of cruises boats here currently, there isn't a lot of empty slips. Especially for larger boats. Hope this helps!
08:35 Last Arrow Vincent Copy appreciate the intel. What time is the line call today or am I a day late and a dollar again ?
08:38 RED ROVER Kevin It's 1 hr 22 mins from now.. 👍👍👍
08:43 Last Arrow Vincent Copy (ok sign)
09:04 Captain Dietmar weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 25 minutes for the CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC and in 55 Minutes for the PACIFIC
09:07 Chinook - Nick [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:07 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [null] P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.623979,-101.548531&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 Chinook - Nick Hi all! New to the call this week. Nick Newton on SV Chinook, currently in Panama at Shelter Bay Marina. We are sailing a FP catamaran and have my wife and I and our four children, G15, B12, G10, G6. Originally from Portland Oregon.
09:14 walt knot right [Photo]
09:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Brrrrr!
09:15 walt knot right Not quite sailing weather
09:16 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Av Costera Miguel Alemán S/N, Zona Urbana 49, 39300 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.846801,-99.907989&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 Captain Dietmar when you join the group call please be sure to mute your mike (lower left . icon mike w line through)
09:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:18 walt knot right [Photo]
09:18 walt knot right This weather is for the birds
09:19 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.618477,-83.155289&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:24 Remedy-Natalie I'm looking but I do not see a marina in Loreto. What is its name?
09:27 RED ROVER Kevin Hi Natalie, we stayed the summer in the Loreto area, home based out of Marina Puerto Escondido, which is 14 miles south of town. Hope this helps!
09:34 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698826,-92.393057&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335119,-82.245901&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:54 Midnight B Richard [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.139893,-82.321157&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:54 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763583,-96.121163&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] Av Centenario 1, Centro, 23400 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.062937,-109.693852&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:59 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.253716,-82.811657&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:59 M/V One Life [null] Sta. Cruz 768, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763911,-96.122279&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Line call dropped...cell service here at Marina Chiapas is spotty at best. Regards to the fleet. Provisioning and affecting a few minor repairs before leaving for Marina Papagayo on Sunday.
10:27 SilhouetteL We’re trying to decide on fold up bikes. Any suggestions?
10:27 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa] Av. Cocoteros 1 (Paradise Village Marina) 63731 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690820,-105.294565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:28 Dreamer @SilhouetteL i had doohans? Before, good bikes but pricey. Costco has electric fold ups on sale now for $329, but i have no way to get it to Panama.
10:29 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
10:29 🦜🍹Kyrie [Isla de la Roqueta] Acapulco, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.822123,-99.905418&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:29 Sea Trial Dave @RED ROVER Kevin Thanks for the info. We just got underway from Acapulco at 9:30. We should be arriving tomorrow afternoon. Hi tide is around 4 pm.
10:30 Kanake Dave Brampton was my choice pricy but the can carry a lot 80lbs plus my 240 lb carcass 16lbs and fold up small
10:31 Last Arrow Vincent Check out https://gleebikes.com/
10:35 SilhouetteL Thanks, I’ll look into both bikes :)
10:43 PP SV avant Marine warehouse could do it.
11:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Well, I just got a quote for my hull repair at the Quepos Boatyard. $8362.00 USD! I was told it wouldn’t be inexpensive, but that’s a lot.

Did someone say they had good results at a yard in PV? Can I get some particulars, please. I need a second quote before I spend that much money. Thanks.
11:14 PP SV avant Sea Tek in la Cruz - I have heard many positive reviews (no personal experience).
11:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Rob. My interest is in cored hull fiberglass repair, so if anyone has any experience in this specifically, that would be great.
11:22 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY We are in El Cid at the moment. Watch out for draught issues. We saw 2 vessels leave after being unable to get in yesterday. The two vessels next to us have been grounding with every tide, bows out of the water. (As an aside, I presume you are aware that there is a hurricane risk here? They had one late this past summer.)
11:23 PP SV avant Ask mike danielson in la Cruz (PV sails). He’s connected there.
11:43 SV Juliet-Charlie Check with Opequimar Centro Marino in Puerto Vallarta.
12:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Gracias
12:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Gracias
12:20 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Just as a note, if you check in at Puerto Armuelles, they are also giving out vaccines and boosters in the gimnasio. In and out in 20 minutes.
12:22 Road Less Traveled Quepos is good but expensive.
12:24 Road Less Traveled If you can get to La Paz, Marina del Palmar is reasonable
12:47 Captain Dietmar peter at seatek is good have used him twice
has local crew and has resources as well
13:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Talk to kinky at opequimar he did a good job for us, tell him we said hi
13:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So I have found out. Thanks.
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Unfortunately not planning to go back that far north, but thanks for the recommendation.
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Where is SeaTek?
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce On fiberglass work?
13:19 PP SV avant Usually works in la Cruz
13:23 🦜🍹Kyrie Peter Vargas runs SeaTek. He has a shop in the yard in La Cruz. We had him rebuild our outdrive and do some fiberglass repairs in spring of '20 and were very impressed. Food workmanship and reasonably priced. The La Cruz yard, however, was very expensive for the haul and work day fees.
13:24 🦜🍹Kyrie GOOD workmanship, not food.. fat fingers! 😁
13:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. Do you have a contact email or WhatsApp.
13:26 PP SV avant https://www.noonsite.com/business/seatek-la-cruz-de-huanacaxtle/
13:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
13:27 🦜🍹Kyrie 322 271 2245 is Sea Tek's # according to google. Only dealt in person.
13:27 PP SV avant Peter is good. So he’s busy. You may have to wait a while.
13:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
13:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood
13:39 Colibri David&Aska Hello Panama Posse! We are SV Colibri and we are just joining the conversations with Line. Currently at Shelter Bay, we are on a Fontaine Pajot Lipari 41 from Annapolis Maryland. We are a family of four: David, Aska, Natalia (13), Elena (11). We hope to cross the canal and make our way North to Chiapas by May. We ate thinking of exploring Bahia San Miguel and the Darien Gap area by river before leaving Panama, among other areas.
13:42 Busy Bee - Dan @Colibri David&Aska welcome colibri! From busy bee! 🐝 🐝 🐝. We are going the same direction. In costa Rica just now.
13:43 Colibri David&Aska A quick question on insurance for the canal: does anyone know of boat insurance sold just for the crossing? Our regular insurance quoted us a figure as an add on, but I'm hoping to get a quote to compare with. Maybe somebody sells insurance just for the crossing?
13:43 PP SV avant Did you ask your agent? They will know.
13:46 Colibri David&Aska I'll check with them just now.
14:38 Colibri David&Aska Saludos Busy Bee! Gracias!
15:55 Dreamer @Colibri David&Aska our boats there too, have you been to San Blas yet? We will be back on Dreamer a Caliber 40LRC by end of Jan.
16:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Go to Punta Arenas and do it yourself? A Posse boat did it last year successfully
16:40 Colibri David&Aska Yes, we loved San Blas. We may see you here in Jan. We hope to cross in mid- Jan.
16:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Fiberglass is one of the few things I don’t know much about. Especially a cored hull where the core has been damaged.
16:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky WestSystem is a fantastic product and their do-it-yourself manual makes the impossible possible. If Lisa and I can do fiberglass repairs, anyone can!!! It just takes time and tools, but you’ll save a ton of money and have pride in ownership of the work. Good thing is if you don’t get it perfect, you can grind it down and redo. BTW, nobody is gonna see the cosmetic repair so it doesn’t have to be perfect, just “acceptable”. Once you carve out the damage part and fill it with epoxy and fiberglass sheets, it will be guaranteed waterproof. You can do it Bruce!!!
17:00 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY If you have Internet-tubes, search on YouTube for Parlay Revival. It is very doable if you are careful, conscientious and thorough. Mistakes are very fixable as well. The toughest part is making a good gelcoat finish, but you can get a more experienced person to do that in another place, and another time. Think about it and read around.you can do it!
17:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’ve used the west system products on a number of small projects. Non of which required gel coat though. Thanks for the pep talk and vote of confidence. I’ve done everything else on the boat including a repower. But they weren’t cosmetic projects.
17:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank for the vote of confidence. I’ll take a look on YouTube.
18:54 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY Parlay Revival will give you a pep talk. Then search for Boatworks Today, also on YouTube for a ton of good detail, from glass to resin to gelcoat. Good Luck!
18:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
19:37 HAPPY DAYS Yay another kid boat… what are your plans for the season?
SV Happy Days G12, B10, B8 & G7 😊
19:57 WildhoodDirk Hey guys, good info! We'll be doing our best to catch up shortly....any indication if they are giving shots to kids under 12 yet in Panama? Our girls just got their first shots in Phoenix, but would love to be able to do the second before leaving Panama....
20:11 HAPPY DAYS Did you manage to check in at puerto Armuelles recently? We’ve been told we need to head to vista mar or flamenco but would love to check in right there if possible 😊
22:00 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Hi from another kid boat - 2 boys 7 and 8. Are you guys heading north or south? We are in Quepos now, working our way south.
23:20 Epsilon-Bill [Photo]

Tue, 1/4/2022
02:31 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We checked out of Puerto Armuelles a month ago. Easy anchorage, and all the offices you need to check in or out are right on the beach.
04:34 PP SV avant Panama announced the child vaccine program yesterday. I don’t think all details are out yet.

https://www.prensa.com/impresa/panorama/minsa-ultima-detalles-dela-vacunacion-pediatrica/
04:39 PP SV avant For a long time you could check out in armuelles but not check in there. Check with the port captain to be sure. Be aware the cruising permit takes a while (approval in Panama City) so you’re likely there all day if you start early in the morning, into the next day if you don’t.

https://www.noonsite.com/place/panama/pacific/puerto-armuelles/
05:29 SV Chimera If not checking in at Armueles where is the next available fuel or fuel dock?
05:35 PP SV avant Fuel at armeulles is by jug off the beach, even if you can’t check in you should be able to do that.

Boca chica has a fuel dock at punta San Lorenzo, or you can jerry jug fuel dock to anchorage there (you can arrange panga pickup and delivery with the marina)
06:11 SV Chimera Thanks
06:22 PP SV avant Carlos is the owner of the boca chica marina. You can WhatsApp him at +507 6600 6191 to make arrangements.
07:47 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, I’ve found many people believe they have gel coat and actually just have a good primed-painted-polished job. It took me years to finally figure out my fancy hull paint job was paint not gel coat. Also, I’ve done topside repairs mixing paint into the epoxy with acceptable results and over time it fades where you need to look real hard to tell the difference. I see no reason why you can’t do the fiberglass repair, primer and paint it with several coats and polish it up so that it is is acceptable. Otherwise do it perfect and spend the eight grand at Quepos👍
07:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haha. I hear you. It is definitely gel coat. I guess the bottom line is how good and how sound do I want the repair to be. You make very good points that I need to take into consideration. Thanks.
07:59 walt knot right Pre Covid (12/28/2018) I got my cruising permit for Panama in Pedregal. So maybe Armuelles uses that office.
10:39 Sea Trial Dave Peter Vargas in La Cruz +52 322 171 2245
10:50 Remedy-Natalie Thanks for the info. From other advice and yours El Cid isn't a good choice. Yes, realize a hurricane is a possibility but the only way to be pretty close to negate 100 percent risk is to haul out in Puerto Penasco and I really don't want to do that. We can get a slip in San Carlos, actually in that spot now, but it is on a rock wall which would be an insane place to be during a bad storm. Things are pretty limited due to being a cat.
10:54 Remedy-Natalie Okay, that is what I was wondering. Thanks for the info. We have contacted that marina too.
10:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. I reached out to him via email and he responded quickly.
11:08 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
11:08 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Getting a little lonely at Chiapas. The only two other sailing vessels here are sailing out today. Any other Posse members planning on stopping by?
11:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Hi Josh, I'm also Josh, and also in Chiapas. Swing by for a beer! Blue hulled trawler
11:11 PP SV avant All cruising permits go to Panama City for approval. Apparently by kerosene field fax machines or carrier pigeon, because it always takes a day to get approved.
11:13 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Good to hear! We wanted to give you a day or two to settle in. Maybe we’ll swing by tonight for a beer.
11:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Always welcome!!
11:16 LUMOS - Jeremiah We are probably a month or so away 😎
11:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Perfect!
11:28 🦜🍹Kyrie Kyrie is likely 2 weeks out.
11:32 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh My two teens are pretty excited to meet some new cruisers
11:35 TAKU Bob & Etta We are probably 2 weeks out.
12:00 RED ROVER Kevin I know one other will be leaving in a few days from huatulco and we will be there in a couple of weeks...
12:04 Chinook - Nick Has anyone has sailed from Bocas to San Andreas directly? I know conditions are not typically very good for this passage, but wondering if anyone has done it and has any advice.
12:26 Colibri David&Aska Has anyone sailed up the rivers near the Darien Gap? Any info is appreciated!
12:33 Busy Bee - Dan Travelling with Lumos so also about 1m out. 13yo on board
13:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky So they’ve upgraded since your prior posting of “…a drunken local with a crippled donkey…”
13:40 PP SV avant ‘Drunken burro with a bad leg’. Was employed widely in Mexico to lay out highways. Different system altogether. :)
14:43 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Right on. We’re going to haul out in Chiapas so we’ll be here a while.
16:46 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
16:46 Last Arrow Vincent FYI myself and another Panama Posse boat got different responses within a day or two of each when asking the Ixtapa marina about the depth of water in the marina entrance.
One was told boat’s with draft of 7ft and over not allowed, we were told there was 4 meters of water, not a problem. We draft 6’ 8” and had 4 ft of clearance under the keel according to our depth finder.

The office has two persons working there, the manager is Elsa and speaks excellent English.

Would suggest checking direct with the marina manager Elsa who speaks excellent English. Also plan on entering and exiting the marina at high tide.

Another note is the marina water is not considered potable but local supply of bottle water is close by.
18:00 M/V One Life Croc’s in there are huge!
18:07 Katmandu - Terry Yeah…no body gets in the water there.
18:07 Katmandu - Terry Watch your small dogs!
18:32 Last Arrow Vincent Yea it’s been like when we were in Alaska every second person is warning you to watch your dogs because of the eagles. We’ve seen the croc’s here cruise right by the boat, kind of cool to see

21:50 Sea Trial Dave FYI Came into Marina Chahue today at high tide (1/4 @ 3:55). Water depth of 8’-9’ on a 2.1’ tide.

Wed, 1/5/2022
06:03 PP SV avant Thanks all for attending the Panama Posse event in shelter bay last night. Wonderful food, wonderful company, and sufficient rum was enjoyed by all.
06:32 PP SV avant There was interest in an OpenCPN seminar here in shelter bay. Please chime in if you are interested in attending one (likely next week).
06:41 IBEX - Florian @Rob Murray thanks Rob for organizing! We enjoyed the event very much!
06:42 IBEX - Florian Interested! IBEX with Vicky and Florian
07:01 SleipnirIII Ellen Hi all, apologies if I should know and not ask... I heard there is a group call for people heading to French Polynesia. Is there a calendar somewhere where i can find the date? Greetings Ellen
07:28 IBEX - Vicky If you are referring to the Pacific Posse seminar, this takes place today as a Zoom call starting at 1800 UTC
08:24 Captain Dietmar to be clear SPP is all about beyond bora bora
today's all day seminar will cover
GALAPAGOS
FP
COOK ISLANDS
KIRIBATI
SAMOAS
TONGA
FIJI
VANUATU
NEW CALEDONIA

08:25 Captain Dietmar here you go
probably in your spam
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p7_EA-F_R-WSlqnEQ0cC0A
09:17 SleipnirIII Ellen Ok (OK) thanks
09:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We’re interested depending on the dates
10:37 Make Me Laugh Neil @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I missed this earlier. We had keel work done by Peter Vargas last week in La Cruz.
Very satisfied.
11:16 AZIMUTH - Ash [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.746220,-105.370886&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:17 AZIMUTH - Ash Ash, Scott, and Cypress the cat here from SV Azimuth. We left Oakland, CA in the spring and are headed to the Chesapeake aboard our Pearson 365.
11:17 Dreamer @Rob Murray won’t be there in time, but will you still be there end of Jan? I would love to get all your charts if your there. Thanks
11:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Excellent. How was the cost?
12:37 Chinook - Nick Will recordings of today's sessions be available to watch later?
12:38 Last Arrow Vincent Anyone else who is on the Pacific Posse zoom having issues connecting ?
12:42 Colibri David&Aska Interested in OpenCPN seminar in Shelter Bay. SV Colibri David & Aska.
16:10 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.268135,-101.055788&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:46 Pelican - Anne H Ahoy! This is Anne on SV Pelican, a Pearson 424 currently anchored in Bocas Del Toro.
18:12 Make Me Laugh Neil See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kZUp5M2UX9hLkLVY7
18:13 Make Me Laugh Neil See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kmTaBpe8ti8M2PzT6
18:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, I’ve found it’s not what it costs, it’s what it is worth…
18:58 PP SV avant We should be here.
18:59 Dreamer @Rob Murray awesome, let’s have a few drinks also, I’ll buy lol, love Shelter Bay happy hour
19:02 PP SV avant You’re on!
19:04 Road Less Traveled @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce aaaaa. Interested
19:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wry we’ll put. Thanks
20:10 IBEX - Vicky Thank you very much for the amazing seminar! A lot of information to digest, but I look so much forward to going through the Pacific!
20:11 Dreamer @IBEX - Vicky are you thinking ss out crossing?

11:59 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. No, la play it’s is expensive, pacific side is very expensive compared to Atlantic. Mists Mar is reasonable on the pacific, but Shelter Bay is very reasonable on the Atlantic side, we stored our boat there 8 months, long term storage over 6 months was only about $400 a month paid in advance. Oh I’m in a 40ft sailboat.
11:59 Dreamer Vista Mar
12:03 Dreamer @SVBoundless that last island, San Jose? Is where we dove with 4 whale sharks, look for them, not hard to find
13:48 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I hear Lynton Marina can be reasonable for long term.
13:52 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Hello all Posse Members in Mexico!! Are there any tween/teen/young adult boats doing the summer in the Sea of Cortez? Iron Calculus will be up there and we have a 16 year old girl and an 18 year old boy who would love some company.
13:56 ☸️ Outventure The marinas in the city are crazy expensive.
Try vista mar or buenaventura on the pacific side.
13:59 Rob Murray If you want cheap in panama, mooring or anchoring in boca chica might work.
14:07 ☸️ Outventure It’s not me asking, we are in buenaventura if we’re in a marina in panama.
But we have already anchored in boca choca for a while. It is ok, but has it’s downsides as well (frequent severe storms). In the moorings, a boat was severely hit last year. The anchorage is a bit better protected, but a lot of current, changing obviously woth the tides so your boat will swing 180degrees 4 times a day.
17:07 CuranderaDarryn Wondering if anyone is stopping in Chiapas and headed to Shelter Bay in Panama in the next 5 months. Have a very small package.
17:36 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Ashley, we will be in Linton Bay tomorrow. I can grab your battery no proble.problem. will the office have it?
18:08 ALMAZUL Hello Posse, I am slowly finding my way around goodnautical - but wanted to ask you as well. Any recommendations for haul out and storage in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador? Looking at about. 6 months.
TIA 😊
18:45 Rob Murray What type of boat?
19:21 ALMAZUL Hi Rob, a 47’ monohull
19:29 Rob Murray There are a couple of yards in Costa Rica that could do that, but tend to be expensive. I don’t know one in El Salvador (but you could do a marina or a mooring there), and I don’t know a yard in Nicaragua that could swing it (but you could do a marina there) Honduras, no go.

If it’s not too far, Chiapas (Mexico) is a good spot with great pricing.
19:38 ALMAZUL Thanks! 🙂
2022.05.11 Wednesday
07:14 Mango
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.11939,-85.819667
07:15 Mango Fresh water pump on engine just seized up. Anyone heading towards quepos from marina papagayo?
11:38 Captain Dietmar 2 boats heading north not south
11:38 Captain Dietmar Photos
11:40 Mango Ok well sailing to tamarindo and figure out what to do from there
12:14 Captain Dietmar call the owner of tbe chandlery in cocos once you get there
he may help
+506 8575 5886
Alvaro

12:15 Mango Ok thank you!
15:02 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Has there been much of a Red Tide issue along coast of El Salvador a d southern Mexico ?

Pretty bad to down spots along Costa Rica
16:26 WildhoodDirk @PawsitiveLatitudeBC We saw a bit between CR and Mexico....a little past Chiapas but none since we've gone further north....
17:00 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar disabled joining via link or QR code.
19:11 Captain Dietmar COVID-19 update from the New Zealand Government

Wednesday, 11 May 2022

New Zealand's border to open fully from July 31

New Zealand’s international border will reopen to visa applications, including for visitors and students at 11.59pm on 31 July, two months earlier than planned, reconnecting families, businesses and migrant communities.

Airlines and cruise ship companies planning a return to New Zealand in the peak spring and summer seasons will have the certainty they need to plan as the maritime border will open to foreign-flagged vessels at 11.59pm on 31 July.
22:03 SAN When we stayed in the Banderas Bay in Mexico it was a big problem. It seems to have been worse this year than the previous years.
2022.05.12 Thursday
06:21 Sauvage - Ali We saw spots of red tide all the way south from Banderas Bay to Costa Rica (we left April 4). It was particularly bad near Zihuatanejo. Note we skipped from Chiapas to Playa del Coco.
07:47 Captain Dietmar no more mask mandates in Costa Rica except for hospitals
no company can require employees or customers to wear masks but individuals may of course choose to do so
08:19 RED ROVER Kevin Red Rover will head out from Linton Bay Panama within the next hour, destination Isla Mujeres MX. 862 nm, eta Tues morning. Our iridium tracking page, updated hourly. Looking forward to some 🌮 🌮 🌮! https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/RedRover/
08:21 Skookum V - Erin&Stu Hola! We have LOVED your description of this trip and are looking at something similar now that we’re finally in Chiapas. Can I ask, how many days did it take you to do this trip? Muchas gracias!
08:26 RED ROVER Kevin And we will be staying 135+ nm off of Nicaragua and Honduras...
08:31 Captain Dietmar have a great passage !
08:48 RED ROVER Kevin Absolutely!
09:58 Mango
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.398725,-85.896557
09:59 Mango Well eventually making my way back to papagayo marina. Seems like I will have to fly to Miami and or drive far to get a new water pump
10:35 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina You can contact delts Mike marine in panama, and see, perhaps they can ship up here? Dominico is the yannar dealer.
10:36 Mango U think they will have westerbeke parts?
10:37 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Sorry.. thought you were yannar. I'm trying to remember the westerbeke contact...
10:38 Mango All good. Just trying to figure out options. And trying my best to get up there with no engine. Wind is not cooperating at all
10:49 Maison De Sante Curious if anyone has had any medical procedures or hospitalization in Costa Rica or Panama? I’m curious from a cost standpoint (out of pocket) and how services compare to the USA? Looking into overseas medical insurance and if it’s worth it. Last year we had an emergency surgery situation in Mexico that was $2,500 (super cheap) and would have cost $60,000+ in the USA. Thanks in advance
11:54 Moken M&M Safe travels.
12:19 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Fantastic! We travelled in total 8 amazing nights. 1 night in Chiapa de Corzo, 3 nights in San Cristobal, 1 night at Agua Azul, 1 night at Palenque and 2 nights at Rancho del Lago. Feel free to pm me with any questions! Enjoy!
12:35 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Any suggestions on where to stop and do a little sightseeing from the airport in Panama City to Marina Vista Mar for the party? We’re going to rent a car and looking forward to making the most out of our land time in Panama. Gracias!
13:18 Captain Dietmar CASCO VIEJO PANAMA CITY - rooftop bars and restaurant and boutique hotels
13:20 Rob Murray Panama Canal visitors Center. See the canal in action.
14:14 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
14:14 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Speaking of traveling, we have had some incredible trips here in El Salvador. We highly recommend a visit to Juayua on a weekend for the BBQ food festival and rappelling down the local waterfall. Stay at Hotel Anahuac http://www.hotelanahuac.com/
15:02 EXIT Clearing out of Costa Rica in playa del Cocos. Does anyone know if it can be done on weekends?
15:04 Mango Pretty sure port captain there is only open Monday through Friday. I don't know about immigration and customs.
15:08 EXIT Thanks!
15:09 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Since customs is done at airport it is likely they are open. Not sure about immigration. Port Captain is M- F 0700 to 1500
15:21 Captain Dietmar negative port captain is closed
15:21 Captain Dietmar plus bank will be closed too
15:40 kudra-simon I am flying to Miami Tuesday to get parts can help
15:49 kudra-simon way back in this thread someone mentioned a panamaposse member who manages moorings somewhere in nicoya… @Captain Dietmar do you remember who that might be and how to get ahold of them?
15:56 Mango Ok thankyou. I'll let you know. Still trying to locate one
15:57 Captain Dietmar it's jeff on invictus - look at the https://panamaposse.com/2021-2022-vessel-contact-sheet page for contact info (password is in your welcome email )
17:31 Bob Ritner El Valle de Anton, a village in the crater of an ancient volcano in the mountains just east of Vista Mar Marina
17:33 Bob Ritner Photos
17:33 Bob Ritner El valle de Anton
17:36 Bob Ritner Photos
17:39 Joan Chen North of Vista Mar, not east
17:57 Sea Trial Dave @RED ROVER Kevin Be safe out there!
18:05 Rob Murray Notice to mariners entering Puerto Escondido, in the sea of Cortez. Sailing vessel Spirit, located on the south east section of the mooring field has sunk. A small section of antenna from the mast is visible.
21:20 Sea Trial Dave
Los Santos Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.409036694109219,-80.16859855502844
21:24 Sea Trial Dave Photos
21:24 Sea Trial Dave On the hook at Ensenada Benau about 10 nm from Punta Mala. Relatively calm anchorage in about 25’. Little surf town looks fun but unfortunately we won’t have time to check it out. Looks like a fairly easy dingy landing on the far right side of the town. Punta Mala at sun up.
2022.05.13 Friday
06:19 Alamos Yes cool spot if you had time..People are friendly the run snorkeling trips for land based tourists from there👍
08:20 REEF DANCER Jerry For a small bank deposit. 5000 you can be a,recipient of health care in Panama. Panama has good doctors many trained in Guadalajara and us. But so did many us doctors. I had some dental work done in Mexico I broke a filing diving and was very happy with the work the doctors credentials were on the,wall undergrad ucsd dental ucsd both top rated schools we looked into health care to travel and found it rather pricey. Health care insurance,at home was less costly for us but now Medicare so we either have to go home or pay out of pocket panama has good rates healthcare costa Rica no so much just some thoughts our trip is over in a few weeks regards Duffy says hi to jack
09:00 EXIT Cheers, copy that!
09:08 Maison De Sante Thank you @REEF DANCER Jerry! Give some pets to Duffy from us.
09:22 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Completely sunk now, no antennae, no markers.
12:18 REEF DANCER Jerry Welcome Duffy says thanks
14:29 S/V Satori - Benj. Can anyone shed some light on how I go about adding a crew person to the manifest in Costa Rica. They are coming in by plane.
14:30 S/V Satori - Benj. And going to Panama.
14:30 Captain Dietmar PORTCAPTAIN'S OFFICE
14:30 S/V Satori - Benj. That’s all? Cool. Thanks.
15:16 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Anybody checked in at La Union in El Salvador and left the boat there to go inland ? Does not seem to be a “marina” but there is a Naval Base there in the town. Really just wondering if there has been any recent issues with the locals and unattended boats
16:17 Captain Dietmar they may need a exit ticket to enter costa rica by plane - you can buy one from expedia the day of and return the ticket upon landing ( < 24 hours ) without beeing charged
17:01 Last Arrow Vincent Just for interest sake. We took on 1000 gallons of diesel fuel today in Paz Vale. For some reason I decided to do the math to figure out the cost actual cost per gallon.
In doing the math I took into account the fee of 40 colon per litre that was billed separately called “vessel safety docking service” By the time the dust settled from converting litres to gallons, colons to dollars it worked out to $5.96 per gallon. Fuel still works out to be the cheapest part of boating !
17:31 YO-D-YO Mary
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.019146,-111.163992
19:56 S/V Satori - Benj. I’m sorry. But this isn’t clear. She entered by plane 3 days ago and will exit by boat the 30th.
21:31 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Powered thru the bar at Bahia del Sol El Salvador today, thanks to Bill and Jean.
21:31 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Photos
2022.05.14 Saturday
06:51 Captain Dietmar portcaptain
08:06 S/V Satori - Benj. I understand port captain. What kind of exit ticket are you referring to.
08:23 S/V Satori - Benj. Satori is heading SE today from Chiapas. Bound Costa Rica. Hope to meet many of you in Panama June 3.
08:32 Remedy-Karl Many countries won't let you in on a one-way ticket because they want to make sure you leave and they don't recognize the boat as your way out of the country. So, you buy a one-way ticket out to show to them and then cancel the ticket within 24 hours so that it gets refunded.
12:41 Captain Dietmar usually it's a crew list attached to a zarpe
13:12 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Wild Spirit-Kev & Di to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
13:25 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Punta Leona
5 km norte de playa Herradura Tárcoles Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.701527466482988,-84.65841293334961
13:51 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Crowne Plaza Airport Restaurant
Ah. Domingo Diaz Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.069716034635624,-79.39391639862521
15:23 ☸️ Outventure Photos
15:23 ☸️ Outventure Finally we caught a proper Tuna. On the westerly tip of Cebaco, on our way to Santa Catalina.
15:24 ☸️ Outventure Photos
15:24 ☸️ Outventure Photos
17:13 Wild Spirit-Kev & Di Wild Spirit-Kev & Di joined the group.
17:21 ☸️ Outventure Photos
2022.05.15 Sunday
07:23 Rosie2 Does The Cayman Islands still require Covid testing prior to arrival?
07:44 Rainbow’s End, Chris Photos
07:45 Rainbow’s End, Chris This big daddy took by bait, 58” 63 lb. Fish taco’s for the rest of the month. Quepos, CR.
11:20 Rob Murray It’s official. The 2022 hurricane season has opened (thankfully with a whimper, not a bang). The hurricane forecast will be updated daily at the national hurricane Center for both the pacific and Atlantic now.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOEP+shtml/151114_MIATWOEP.shtml
11:58 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
17:26 Sea Trial Dave Buenaventura
Río Hato Coclé Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.339936724357045,-80.17365184229101
17:30 Sea Trial Dave Photos
17:30 Sea Trial Dave Marina Buenaventura gets a thumbs up. First night free then $1.00 ‘ after. Marina is small but surrounding ammonites are great. Hotel Buenaventura is a short ride away (marina has bikes to use) with beach club and pool, grocery, wine and liquor store, etc. 55 from Panamá City.
17:31 Sea Trial Dave Photos
17:31 Sea Trial Dave Photos
17:45 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Nice. Vista Mar isn’t that good. Great docks, but the amenities haven’t been well maintained.
18:30 Rob Murray 160027Z MAY 22
NAVAREA IV 469/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
F/V SANTO AMARO II , WHITE AND RED HULL, FIVE PERSONS ON BOARD, UNREPORTED.
LAST KNOWN POSITION IN 12-27.00N 071-14.00W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
18:39 BISOU Robin And Tad For the pescatorially challenged…what is it?
18:44 Rainbow’s End, Chris Mahi Mahi or dorado
18:44 fickle - Ben Or Dolphin fish
18:59 Rainbow’s End,Vicki @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky a
21:30 Remedy-Karl Photos
21:31 Remedy-Karl Total lunar eclipse in Cabo
21:32 BISOU Robin And Tad That’s the biggest Mahi I’ve ever seen! Yum!
2022.05.16 Monday
05:08 Alamos It’s in the plans to change that soon👍
05:12 Sea Trial Dave Final word on Buenaventura Marina-enter/depart on high tide only. We departed about 3 hr after high tide through narrow channel and had only 8.5’. Monitor ch 10 or message on What’s App +507-6565-0709.
05:44 Last Arrow Vincent FYI we had problems yesterday with getting our dogs on a flight out of San Jose CR even though we had them booked on the flight in advance. The problem was documentation. In CR you need to get a certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture to permit the dogs to leave the country, and you have to get this in advance, this is beyond the health certificate and vaccine certs. Also CR does not let dogs over a certain size and no dogs can fly in the cargo. Today will be challenging to figure it all out as Linda had to catch the flight yesterday so I’m in San Jose with the two dogs.
06:29 Captain Dietmar
J8VW+2HP, Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.642464,-85.653528
06:32 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
06:34 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce What a bummer. Sorry to hear that.
06:35 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce
11233 Pinestone Ct, San Diego, CA 92128, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.9765090905437,-117.0859948733049
07:10 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn https://preview.app.goo.gl/maps.app.goo.gl/hGuv6eqEV2MamrrY7
07:13 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Hotel Bahia del Sol
https://goo.gl/maps/vaucySMr65UtJogAA
07:14 Sea Trial Dave @Last Arrow Vincent Possibly drive to David, Panamá and fly from there?
07:29 ☸️ Outventure Is anyone in Shelter Bay who may help me with something? There’s a cruiser who sells a small honda generator and i would like to buy it. However, it would need to get to the Uno express branch in Colon.
Is there anyone in Shelter Bay who is going to Colon one of these days and could drop it off there? I’d obviously pay for transport and a pack of beer ;)
07:32 Rob Murray Message from the panama government. Expect wet weather!

GOVERNMENT MINISTRY
REPUBLIC OF PANA. - NATIONAL GOVERNMENT -
prevention notice
Due to displacement of Tropical Wave #1 over our region
The National System for National Protection (SINAPROC) informs the public that it maintains a Prevention and Monitoring Notice due to the displacement and evolution of Tropical Wave #1 in the coming days over the region.
The areas under notice until May 19, 2022 are: Bocas del Toro, Ngábe Buglé Comarca, Chiriquí, Veraguas, Los Santos, Herrera, Coclé, West Panama, Panama, Darién, Emberá Wounaan Comarca, Colón, Guna Yala Comarca, sectors mountainous and maritime areas of the Panamanian Caribbean and Pacific.
Currently, tropical wave #1 is located over Venezuela, moving at a speed of 28 KM/H immersed in a favorable environment for the development of clouds and storms towards Colombia and Panama. During the week, these conditions will increase the rains over the national territory, according to the Hydrometeorology Directorate of the Electricity Transmission Company, S.A, (ETESA). ETESA forecasts accumulated rainfall per day that could reach between 40 mm to 90 mm or liters of water per square meter.
SINAPROC warns to be careful in the event of sudden flooding of rivers and streams.
PREVENTION MEASURES Try to be aware of the updates of the prevention notices. Do not risk your life trying to cross streams. If it is raining, avoid driving at high speeds.
For emergency repos dial: S20-4429 / 911
Panama, May 15, 2022
07:37 Mira - Glenn Hotel Bahía del Sol
Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.299095,-88.892988
07:56 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE
Vía sin nombre, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.573819,-81.699331
07:58 Rainbow’s End, Chris Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque Quepos Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426253927839513,-84.167107304836
08:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Volcan de Santa Ana
El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.8418374215165,-89.62755761160922
08:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
08:28 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Loved that place. Hotel 1800 was amazing!
08:35 Captain Dietmar Today's weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in about 60 minutes for the CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC and in 90 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:35 SAN
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.698403919123763,-83.66578864872797
08:36 SAN Drake Bay
08:50 ☸️ Outventure
Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.623605671459275,-81.27233402646308
08:56 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Marina Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74829523805901,-105.3802266820323
09:00 SV Chimera
Loreto 115, Cusco 08002, Peru : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-13.51751765882961,-71.97771412619159
09:10 Beata
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.36776372531392,-79.95074852276655
09:15 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:15 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE San Andres, Colombia.
09:18 SVBoundless
Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.921962,-79.528553
09:29 SV Rhumbline (Terry)
Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.74983692287705,-105.3785514565937
09:34 Aegis, Mary/Ian
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30095636067131,-88.8931111336256
09:40 Midnight B Richard
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698592,-92.392411
09:43 DancingontheEdge Mel
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30121293199556,-88.89211222537689
09:45 Coddiwomple - Bram Isla Mujeres
77400 Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.23242222046539,-86.73328399658203
09:46 Coddiwomple - Bram Coddiwomple is at the Port Captain’s office @ Isla Mujeres - hence missing the call.
10:02 Samadhi Samadhi still in Cartegena waiting on fiberglass dodger & bimini project. Last week toured the Amazon river/forest via tres Fronteras (where Colombia, Brazil & Peru meet). Amazing! Will share details once we've sorted pictures & such.
10:03 Samadhi Oops, that wasn't supposed to be a reply to Reef Dancer... apparently I'm technologically challenged today
10:04 Samadhi Manzanillo Marina Cub
Bosque, calle málaga # 53-76 (Sector el Zapatero) Cartagena, Bolívar Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.388967,-75.525212
10:04 SV Rhumbline (Terry)
Pelícanos 4, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.75214203131113,-105.3791900337122
10:07 kudra-simon are you aware if it’s true that mmc is full? I have sent emails and not heard back, someone on a whatsapp group i’m apart of mentioned they were full?
10:25 Samadhi I can give you the owner's # - he replies on WhatsApp very quickly. Email isn't his thing. Currently the marina looks full but I can't tell you for sure. I asked today if we could keep our slip longer and he said it was no problem. We are likely leaving next week and know of another boat leaving soon. No idea if the slips are already spoken for, though.
10:28 🦜🍹Kyrie Dietmar- you mentioned on the call the water tap location on Isla Cedros. Thanks!!
10:32 Sea Trial Dave
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.679986363284923,-79.57032470971306
10:35 CODA Group call ended.
11:41 kudra-simon thanks for the info! if you can share me the whatsapp contact that would be wonderful
11:58 Small World - Darren Small World III crew is in Cartagena today.
Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/P3dbSqe4cUuWphJX6
13:25 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed
Av. 20 De Julio ##4-91, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.57988627529253,-81.69865429401398
14:45 ☸️ Outventure As an info in case anyone likes to get things from A to B in Panama:
A fellow cruiser posted a Honda Generator for sale in Sheler Bay. I am in Santa Catalina, will be in Boca Chica in a week or so. I wanted this generator.
I knew that Uno Express is a good and reliable way to send things within Panama.
I had a contact of a driver that took a sail for me from Vista Mar to Shelter Bay before and was reliable.
So i contacted him. He will pick up the generator tomorrow in Shelter Bay and take it to Uno Express Colon.
14:49 ☸️ Outventure As an info in case anyone likes to get things from A to B in Panama:
A fellow cruiser posted a Honda Generator for sale in Shelter Bay. I am in Santa Catalina, will be in Boca Chica in a week or so. I want this generator as a backup.
I knew that Uno Express is a good and reliable way to send things within Panama.
I had a contact of a driver that took a sail for me from Vista Mar to Shelter Bay before and was reliable.
So i contacted him. He will pick up the generator tomorrow in Shelter Bay and take it to Uno Express Colon.
I contacted Uno Express Colon, shipping it will be around 10-15 USD.
I will pay 25 USD to the driver for picking it up and doing the paperwork in Uno Express. The drivers name is Raul, his number is +507 6326-2335 . I pay the driver with my panama account, but this could have been through the seller as well (whom i paid with paypal)
Total cost for sending the generator across the whole country and pick up at the marina 40 USD.
Uno Express is very easy, you get a number for the pick up.
I will let you know once i have the generator in my hands.. :)

20:13 Samadhi Mauricio's contact info is +57 313 5378723
20:58 Captain Dietmar thank u very much
2022.05.17 Tuesday
06:56 RED ROVER-Alison
Puerto de Abrigo S/N Prolongacion Aeropuerto, Laguna Macax, Salinas, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.235002,-86.737679
07:00 RED ROVER-Alison Red Rover arrived at Isla Mujeres, Mexico at 1 am last night after an 875 nm passage from Linton Bay, Panama. Looking forward to tacos today after we check in! Our closest point to shore was 150 nm and no pirates were spotted. Or any other cruising boats for that matter. We were delighted to have great conditions!
07:27 Captain Dietmar congratulations
07:28 Katmandu-Terry That is awesome 👏.
08:07 Alamos Nice👍
08:36 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Marina De Chiapas
Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69882759312813,-92.39305898335446
08:45 Rainbow’s End, Chris 👍
09:29 WildhoodDirk Nicely done....Isla was great! Patience is required for checking in.... somewhat comical actually. Took us four days last year to get fully checked in....free to roam around and enjoy tacos though during the process, so no big deal.
10:22 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍 Congratulations!
10:27 RED ROVER Kevin In process of checking in now. We are staying at Puerto Isla Mujeres and German the harbormaster here. The marina charges $116 to clear in and $58 to clear out (plus government fees). He drove us to immigration and the rest happens at the marina/on the boat. Total time less than 4 hrs.
10:28 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
13:04 kudra-simon Hello fellow sailors. I am close to getting insurance, but now am being asked to provide some type of license (“licencia de navegar”) - of which I have none. What licenses do people have that meets the requirements of insurance companies for recreational / private vessels? I was asked for this when clearing out of Mexico and when I could not produce a document they somehow just worked it out and I am not aware how exactly. Am I the only one who does not have some
type of license?
13:25 Rob Murray What’s your home country/state/province ? Most countries have some forms of boating licence, and many can be obtained online, often for free.

Here’s one for USA / California https://www.boatus.org/california/
13:27 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce We have ASA certifications and Oregon boaters cards. Chiapas didn’t want the ASA info but did make copies of our Oregon boaters cards.
17:12 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Marina Pez Vela
500 m sur del parque Quepos Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426253927839513,-84.167107304836
18:46 CuranderaDarryn Shelter Bay Marina
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.3683837044169,-79.95143504260533
2022.05.18 Wednesday
06:45 SVBoundless Photos
06:46 SVBoundless Boundless transiting the Canal today.
07:09 RED ROVER-Alison Yaay Team Boundless!
09:02 Rob Murray Photos
09:02 Rob Murray And there you are!
10:43 Randonnée We are looking for someone to make chaps for our dinghy, either in Mazatlan or Guaymas. Any recommendations on a canvas-magician? :)
10:48 Dreamer @Randonnée hi, how are you, I think we met at Panama, shelter bay, we are in French Polynesia now, hope you two are having great time.
10:49 Randonnée Dave!! So great to hear from you and congrats on the successful passage! We saw Peter in Chiapas, he’s been in good hands with Moken too, haha. 😁 Sending hugs
11:30 Dreamer @Randonnée thanks, Peter left his boat in Matzalan and flew home lol, too tired to keep going.
11:38 EXIT Does anyone know of a water taxi available at Playa del Cocos, Costa Rica? Ok see a number on Good Nautical but to it's several years old. Want to clear out on Friday and would like to have the outboard and dinghy stored. Plus, to be honest, I'm tired of the surf dinghy landings lol 😆
11:43 Rob Murray The one that was listed didn’t survive Covid. But there are lots of active water tour operators in the bay, so calling one over and asking is likely your best bet.
11:48 EXIT Thanks Rob!
11:52 Rob Murray Also, fuel. If you want to get fuel at papagayos marina, do that before you clear out. After you clear out they won’t fill you up. ;)
11:57 EXIT Thanks, already fueled up 👍
2022.05.19 Thursday
07:08 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited Sea Angel -Bo to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
07:08 Sea Angel -Bo Sea Angel -Bo joined the group.
08:07 Rob Murray Anyone is Chiapas? It’s Memo’s birthday! Please wish him a happy birthday from Rob and Debra on Avant, and all of us at the Posse!
09:26 Sea Trial Dave In Panamá at Flamingos Marina with friends who flew in. Can anyone tell me if there is a dingy dock on Isla Contadora in the Las Perlas? Looks like one was being built. Any other suggestions for a couple of landlubbers we need to entertain? (Surprised)
09:45 ALMAZUL Hi Dave, we were at Contadora last week - and there is a bouncy floating dock that you can tie your dinghy for a fee of $30 p day.
A little further n east there are a couple of nice beaches, and you can beach your dinghy on the eastern most one and walk on a good path from there instead if you like. 🙂
09:50 Sea Trial Dave @ALMAZUL @ALMAZUL Thanks so much! Dingy dock contact info?
10:41 Midnight B Richard I've just seen Memo and wished him feliz cumpleaños from you and the whole posse. He really appreciated it and will be raising a glass to us all later. He suggested we do the same!
10:45 Rob Murray Thanks so much!
10:48 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt I will definitely do that. Memo is good people
12:10 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce When entering Panama via airplane do you need to show the Panamanian officials a returns ticket, or just show it to the airport personnel in the US?
12:28 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce i think it was just the airline, but it was month ago for us. I just bought a fully refundable ticket for the way back and cancelled the minute i got into Panama. I don’t think the officials ever asked to see it, but i had it just in case.
12:33 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
12:47 kudra-simon On this same topic - does anyone have experience entering costa rica with a one way ticket ?
12:48 kudra-simon or what work-arounds will get me in
12:48 kudra-simon just flew to Miami to get parts now looking at a one way back
13:36 RED ROVER-Alison Our friends flew in to Panama City to go through the canal with us, to San Blas and to Isla Mujeres. They didn't have return tickets. No issue at all. They also brought a large part for our stabilizers. No questions.
13:39 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Since it is the airline that enforce the policy, I think it depends on who you fly with
14:04 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Thanks
14:04 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Makes sense. Thanks.
14:29 Wild Spirit-Kev & Di We (and our crew) have various countries on a one way ticket. What has worked for us is to prepare a letter for each person arriving by air, stating captain’s details, boat registration details, boat location, the crew member’s name, passport number, position & length of stay. Also the letter should state that the captain assumes responsibility for the crew member and for their re-patriation. We attach a copy of boat registration, port of entry documentation, etc. We’ve never had any issues and have passed without question, most recently Costa Rica.
14:56 Alamos You can just roll up to the dock. There’s a guy there all the time. The beach just East of there also know as nude beach has good holding as well..just stay off the mooring buoy. One of the ferry’s uses it at night👍
15:56 Moken M&M Should anyone need or want work done in Puerto Vallarta please contact Isreal. He has done personally or orchestrated repairs/improvements on Moken. We are very happy 😊 with all of the work.
15:57 Moken M&M Photos
16:26 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz I second that Israel has done good work for us and for our friends
16:30 ALMAZUL 👍🙂
16:38 Captain Dietmar buy ticket on Expedia 24 hour cancelation
so buy it first thing in the am and cancel after entry
immigration does ask and so do airlines
16:39 Captain Dietmar tel WhatsApp # for Israel?
16:56 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Does Israel work out of a particular marina or all of them in PV ?
16:59 SV Chimera We literally 30 minutes ago were asked for exit ticket from panama as we checked in for our flight to panama ( by the airline)
17:00 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Good to know. What airline and what airport?
17:41 Captain Dietmar I have run out of rum @
Marina Papagayo any help would be much appreciated
18:32 Sea Trial Toni Plenty at Marina Flamenco in 🇵🇦 Panama
18:53 Mango San Clemente State Beach
225 Avenida Califia San Clemente, CA 92672 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.404989,-117.601506
18:53 Mango Made it to California. New water pump for mango already came in so just a bit of r&r and I will be back and continuing heading south
19:27 Midnight B Richard Long shot but does anyone happen to have a controller for a Danfoss BD50/BD35 compressor that they no longer need? We're in Chiapas right now, and will be for some time.
19:30 RED ROVER Kevin Photos
19:31 RED ROVER Kevin Partial inventory on RR but we're going the wrong way...
19:33 Rob Murray Experienced cruisers like you, and you provision so lightly! Tomorrow’s Friday, and the weekend follows. You’ll have a dry boat Monday!
19:45 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Photos
19:47 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Israel did work for us out of Paradise Village. Not sure if he will go to other marinas as well
19:48 RED ROVER Kevin Please note the word "partial "... I didn't want to share uninteresting things...
20:26 Moken M&M Photos
20:32 Moken M&M We are leaving Paradise Village tomorrow. That is where we met him. Super job at detailing the boat plus had the toe rail varnished. Amazing! Plus he cleaned the bottom and checked the zincs. Such a great human being.
2022.05.20 Friday
12:01 Moken M&M Photos
12:04 Moken M&M Best tacos in Puerto Vallarta. Come see Sergio and he’ll fix you up. Short walk from Paradise Village marina. Boat tan for your dinghy.
12:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Looking for a good time and off the beaten path in El Salvador?? Check out San Antonio Masahuat only 1 hour from the Marina Bahia del Sol! PM me for more details but you can arrange your own guide for the 10km round trip hike through the river and canyons for $10 on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sanantoniomasahuat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Parque De San Antonio Masahuat
https://goo.gl/maps/wsbBBDfHdttVkfby9
12:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:51 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce You guys always find the best places and take the best photos!
15:38 Dreamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/bahamlandsea/permalink/2200040153511161/
15:38 Dreamer Photos
15:40 Dreamer Don’t usually share links, but this is important enough to make the exception. Make sure you don’t have any banned produce on board when you come back to USA. This was a $1100 dollar lesson, lucky they didn’t fine him, i think the fines are 10k.
16:13 DancingontheEdge Mel @Captain Dietmar @Rainbow’s End, Chris
16:24 Sea Trial Dave Isla Contadora
Archipielago de Las Perlas Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.631993302705453,-79.03537417013281
16:26 Sea Trial Dave Absolutely amazing location La Isla resort on Isla Contadora. Mooring balls in absolute middle of no where. Little bar with food.
16:26 Sea Trial Dave 45 min from Flamingo Marina.
16:27 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Very cool. We might have to do that when we move from Vista Mar to Flamenco.
16:30 Sea Trial Dave Photos
16:30 Sea Trial Dave Photos
16:37 ☸️ Outventure Wow. Land of the free 😅
17:32 Dreamer @☸️ Outventure just so everyone knows
17:48 ☸️ Outventure Sorry, that wasn’t so gestalt.. being in a country with nearly no enforcement or consciousness of environmental regulations (if there are any) (in Pamama), i realize it’s actually good to have some. I guess it’s difficult to find a middle way.
Thanks for sharing; In case i ever make it to the US, i will remember to get rid of my basil & aloe vera plants amd eat all the meat i got in the freezer 😅
2022.05.21 Saturday
07:36 Captain Dietmar here is what you can expect to get rid off when arriving in New Zealand
https://pacificposse.com/new-zealand-restrictions
07:58 SVBoundless Looking for a recommendation for a surveyor. We are in Shelter Bay Marina, and will be taking Boundless out of the water for a few months until we return in October. Its a good opportunity for us to get an updated survey for Insurance purposes. Does anyone have a recommendation for a surveyor close to Shelter Bay?
13:18 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE A little storm here in San Andres Colombia. Couple of boats dragged. Very wet and windy.
13:18 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE Photos
13:19 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE Actually got to 42.2 was not fast enough with the camera.
13:46 Rainbow’s End, Chris A shout out to Pez Vella Yard! Workmanship and team work is outstanding. Boat work completed on time and within the budget!
13:47 Rainbow’s End, Chris Photos
18:45 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce They don’t own all of the mooring balls. We dropped the hook in the middle of little mooring field (where I am now sitting 😎). Calm little beach makes landing very easy. Make sure you are in 25-30’ at high tide as a 12-14’ tide.
19:03 Sea Trial Dave Photos
20:17 kudra-simon good evening

can anyone relay the monthly slip costs at any of the golfito marinas for posse members? has anyone left their boat there longish term
20:17 kudra-simon golfito costa rica
20:47 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
2022.05.22 Sunday
09:03 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW MONDAY AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:58 ALMAZUL Hi Walt,
We are in Vista Mar now. Hope we can catch up for a beer sometime. 😃
11:01 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Unfortunately I'm in the states for a long while. But there are some other PP ppls that might drink one or two with you
11:29 ALMAZUL Oh OK thx Walt.
Hope all is well 🙂
11:32 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Thanks
11:32 Gladan Giancarlo
11:35 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce We’ll be back on the 28th, and would enjoy meeting up. Which dock are you on?
12:34 M/V One Life I got this contact info from Vicki on Cinnamon Teal. She said they do great surveys. We may use them as well.

Thorston
Tiger Snail Marine
Marine@tigersnail.com

Laura - 507 6398 2394

13:00 Alamos We have been blessed with the opportunity to take care of an estate here in Panama for a month however I’m in the marina nearly everyday regardless, if you have any needs or questions.
On dock 3, and there’s a cruisers net on ch 74 0830hrs.
Cheers
13:18 S/V Satori - Benj. Does anyone know if I can clear into Panama at Boca Chica on the weekend?
14:39 S/V Satori - Benj. Also does anybody know if there is a place to haul out on the Pacific side in Panama?
14:40 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt What beam, length, depth. Type of vessel
15:05 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. Shelter, Litton, never been to bocas, but a lot of people here have.
15:05 Dreamer
8 Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-17.54046889698743,-149.5709202398662
15:16 S/V Satori - Benj. Pacific side.
15:17 S/V Satori - Benj. 37/11/6
15:23 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Not sure if Buenaventura is doing anything. Vistamar with their trailer did me 47/14/7. Cost for haul and splash was under $700. Down near the canal is Flamenco, I've been told more expensive for haul and yard.
15:24 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt I'll PM you with a video if I can find it
17:13 S/V Satori - Benj. Cool. That’s what I needed to know. Thanks.
18:10 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. @S/V Satori - Benj. Oops sorry lol
19:29 Sea Trial Dave @☠️🍹 TOKETEE @S/V Satori - Benj. Flamingo Marina has a big yard.
19:31 Sea Trial Dave @S/V Satori - Benj. There are big cats in the yard and a huge lift. Not sure if the maximum but I believe it to be over 100 ton.
19:33 ☸️ Outventure I’m pretty sure you can’t, but get in touch with Carlos who is the agent there: +507 6600 6191
19:35 ☸️ Outventure He will need to prepare things for you anyways, so it’s better to contact him early so you dont have to wait that long.
Afaik a lot of cruisers only check in in Panama City and take their time on yhe way up, though.
21:45 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks.
21:45 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks.
21:46 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks.
21:46 S/V Satori - Benj. No worries.
2022.05.23 Monday
06:28 ALMAZUL @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Hi, we’re on dock 1, near the abandoned boat, not far from No Regrets actually! Look forward to a chat when you’re back 🙂

06:32 ALMAZUL Sounds nice! Thanks Alamos, we might see you around the marina sometime 🙂
08:13 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
08:23 RED ROVER-Alison Isla Mujeres
77400 Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=21.232422,-86.733283
08:27 Captain Dietmar
Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.641021,-85.653702
08:27 Captain Dietmar WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
08:48 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce
11219 Pinestone Ct, San Diego, CA 92128, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.97648089131068,-117.0861445416039
08:48 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew
Isla de, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.574628,-81.699407
08:56 Small World - Darren Photos
08:56 Small World - Darren Small World crew is in Bogotá
08:56 Alamos 👍
09:00 Beata
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367829432510197,-79.95082013626636
09:01 Rainbow’s End, Chris Makanda by the Sea Hotel Manuel Antonio
Main Road to hotel Parador2 kilometers on Right. Manuel Antonio Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.402935410687327,-84.1613093187622
09:03 Beata Photos
09:04 Beata Coco Cays, San Blas.
09:08 🦜🍹Kyrie
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.555559,-84.622673
09:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:16 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Cambombia
Guna Yala Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.478551,-78.712289
09:18 Aegis, Mary/Ian
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30091149775343,-88.8928411515395
09:23 Mango
206 Avenida Montalvo, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.408671,-117.603348
09:25 Sea Angel -Bo Water Island, USVI
Water Island, 00830 U.S. Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.31640875297781,-64.95653265513437
09:26 AEOLIAN  - Jared
Central Ave, G8X3+JM6, Provincia de Guanacaste, Coco, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.54901,-85.695866
09:30 Bob Ritner
231 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.425849,-117.61752
09:30 Rob Murray
6688 Ash St, Vancouver, BC V6P 3K4, Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=49.22439573239337,-123.1177194794942
09:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
C. a Conchagua, Conchagua, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30958003563942,-87.86360040307045
09:33 Katmandu-Terry
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69901146910951,-92.39154109715646
09:34 ☸️ Outventure Photos
09:34 ☸️ Outventure
Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7.62292713385669,-81.27190310508013
09:34 ☸️ Outventure Santa Catalina, Panama
09:36 Epsilon-Bill
6530 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.75425634255356,-118.1116538906561
09:37 Medea-Darryl
Grenada : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.4566955768981,-61.4868262647253
09:59 SV Rhumbline (Terry)
Pelícanos 4, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.75233444107781,-105.3794103431729
10:15 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30067238607307,-88.89246528974584
10:15 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
10:15 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Manzana 010101 39-305, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.335156448557397,-82.24570560572367
10:17 EXIT Isla Meangura
El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.198943,-87.695193
10:21 Gladan Giancarlo Group voice call started.
10:32 Gladan Giancarlo Group call ended.
11:16 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz
Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.69818890799819,-92.39213146269321
14:11 SVBoundless
Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.367386,-79.951011
14:15 SVBoundless Wonderful. Thanks.
2022.05.24 Tuesday
08:11 Captain Dietmar

REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

Tropical Wave #2 of the season over territory, valid until May 27, 2022.

Tropical Wave #2 will enter the country on May 25 and 26, 2022, generating significant amounts of rainfall between 35 mm to 80 mm or liters of water per square

For emergency reports dial: +507 520-4429 / 911
09:32 YO-D-YO Mary Marina de La Paz
Topete s/n (e/ Calz. M. Abasolo) 23000 La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.154633,-110.325432
10:24 Sea Trial Dave Anyone know of a trustworthy individual in Panamá City (Flamingo Marina area) to hire to watch our boat while we are gone? Electric, wash, lines, etc?
11:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole So far so good! Volcano Conchagua!
11:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole This is Volcano Conchagua in El Salvador near La Union with a view of the Golf of Fonseca. We camped overnight and we highly recommend it!
11:45 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Maravillas de Oriente Tours
+503 7484 9950
https://goo.gl/maps/ufgeeiWdoHWZp6Qi6
12:17 RED ROVER Kevin Photos
12:18 RED ROVER Kevin @Captain Dietmar during a squall between Panama and Isla Mujeres last week...
12:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole https://www.facebook.com/maravillasdeor
15:08 kudra-simon can anyone provide insight as to why one would see a sheen of petroleum in exhaust water on initial starting? yanmar 3GMF
15:09 Captain Dietmar sialdrive or shaft ?
15:10 kudra-simon shaft
15:12 kudra-simon Unknown if it is oil or diesel
15:14 Captain Dietmar @Mango will be back on the dock in no time a very experienced diesel mechanic
15:22 Mango Was there any excessive cranking when starting the engine?
15:37 kudra-simon no
16:22 🦜🍹Kyrie If it's a small amount that goes away within a few minutes, likely unburnt fuel when the engine is still cold. Could also be a tiny bit of engine oil that seeps past the valve seals when the engine is shut down. Regardless, if it rapidly clears up (gone in less than 3-5 minutes of starting) and the engine isn't smoking abnormally, nothing to worry about. My 3GM also leaves a tiny sheen on startup, but clears up within 30 seconds.
2022.05.25 Wednesday
07:24 kudra-simon Who has experience with their insurance company adding marinas as additional insured?
07:50 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce I’ve done this several times. Just contact your agent and give them the marina info. They will send you an updated insurance document stating the marina as an additional insured. Pretty simple, and it’s never cost me anything.
08:43 kudra-simon thanks. I’ve also done it in the past in the US. I’m working with Priscilla Mcloud - a contact I was recommended by a posse member - in Panama to get insurance and she thinks the insurance company will not honor this request. The insurance company is “La Regional de Seguros - Ramos generales”
08:43 kudra-simon does anyone else have coverage through them?
10:04 Captain Dietmar Photos
10:05 Captain Dietmar @CODA welcome to Costa Rica
10:32 AEOLIAN  - Jared QQ: I need to tune the rig on my boat and considering taking easy way with a rigger. But curious if there are any solid / cost effective options in costa rica / Panama? Currently in Playas del Cocos Costa Rica. Any suggestions on a shop someone has used and likes with rough cost details would be appreciated. Otherwise may try to buy/ship a tension gauge and see if I can sort it myself.
10:37 Dreamer @AEOLIAN  - Jared i borrowed a guage from a neighbor boat and did it myself. It’s pretty easy, get the tension is should be for your boat, adjust and make sure sides are the same. Depending on size of rigging, guage is $150 to $300, prob about the same cost as a tigger coming out for a few hours. Most marinas will have a rigger. Btw, i was just adjusting my front forestay a few days ago, loosened up after the long passage, so it’s not hard to do at all.
10:38 Dreamer @AEOLIAN  - Jared oh and i adjusted all my rigging before leaving Panama
10:38 Rob Murray Easy to do without a tension gauge. See the ‘folding rule method’ on page 32. You can use dollar store rulers taped to appropriate lengths of wood or pvc pipe if you don’t have folding rules on hand.

https://support.seldenmast.com/files/595-540-E.pdf
10:40 Dreamer @Rob Murray i was about to do this Rob when Joaqem came with the guage lol
10:42 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce @Dreamer I found out the hard way the the smallest wire setting for the large Loos gauge isn’t very accurate, even though the large gauge goes down to 1/4” wire. I was told by a rigger this was the case and I was able to verify this, so had to buy both the large and medium Loos gauges. Just an FYI.
10:43 AEOLIAN  - Jared Very cool. I will see if I can find a gauge. My rig definitely loosened on way south and needs some love. Worried I will need to adjust forestay and/or backstay in addition to shroud and I think neither has turn buckle so may need cut/redo the swage fitting. Bit nervous about that part heh
10:58 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt I have coverage through them, but I have had no interaction with them other than annual renewal
12:08 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN LLC
12:20 Rob Murray One of them must have an adjustment. The forestay one might be butted in the furler.
12:33 Dreamer @AEOLIAN  - Jared i can’t see how it doesn’t have a adjustment?
12:34 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce yes thank you, lucky for me, all my rigging is 3/8 or 5/16
12:36 AEOLIAN  - Jared Maybe it does but just can't see it with furler/sail up. Will check and follow up
16:31 Randonnée We just got violently intimidated by the yacht “Lobo de Mar” in Mazatlán. FYI, avoid this boat and its service

16:31 Randonnée Photos
16:33 WildhoodDirk @Randonnée Yikes....hope you two are well otherwise....never like hearing this stuff!
16:33 Randonnée Yeah it was pretty scary
16:34 Randonnée Photos
16:34 Randonnée They were telling Randy to slow down so they could kick his ass. This is after they cut us off and Randy yelled “Hey!” Whoops.
16:35 Randonnée We reported it to the marina (we were leaving) and will leave it at that. But wanted to alert this group to steer clear. The guy is not well.
16:54 Randonnée These numbers were shared with us, thought it might be helpful for those in MX.

17:37 Dreamer @Randonnée damn, so glad you two are safe. Hopefully you can store the boat and head home for a break soon.
17:39 Remedy-Karl Thinking ahead to next year, is there a place that can haul a catamaran for hurricane season around PV to Acapulco?
17:41 Sea Trial Dave @kudra-simon Marina Pez Vela in Costa Rica required it. It is a simple process and most insurers will take care of adding the marina with out issue. Call your agent. (FYI Our carrier Concept took two days to get the endorsement back to us and the marina let it slide).
18:13 kudra-simon thank you! I thought this was customary and was my experience in the US but the panamanian agent did not think it was possible.
18:42 AlohaToa-Tim Hi . I am looking to download the panamaposse.com/charts
Is there a different password to my normal login ? I can access the other parts of the member site ok . Thanks 🙏 so much
21:07 Captain Dietmar can you write up a report ?

21:37 Captain Dietmar 80 % chance of cyclonic formation
21:37 Captain Dietmar Photos
2022.05.26 Thursday
06:10 Rob Murray From NOAA

2022 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Outlook Summary

a. Predicted Activity

NOAA's 2022 eastern Pacific Hurricane Season outlook indicates a below-normal season is most likely (60% chance). There is a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a 10% chance of an above-normal season. See NOAA definitions of above-, near-, and below-normal seasons. The eastern Pacific hurricane region covers the eastern North Pacific Ocean east of 140°W and north of the equator.

The 2022 outlook calls for a 70% probability for each of the following ranges of activity:

10-17 Named Storms
4-8 Hurricanes
0-3 Major Hurricanes
Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) range of 45%-100% of the median.
The activity is expected to fall within these ranges in 70% of seasons with similar climate conditions and uncertainties to those expected this year. These ranges do not represent the total possible ranges of activity seen in past similar years. These predicted ranges are centered below the 1991-2020 averages of 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes.

The eastern Pacific hurricane season officially runs from May 15th through November 30th. The peak months of the season are July-September (JAS).

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/Epac_hurr/#:~:text=2021%20Eastern%20Pacific%20Hurricane%20Outlook%20Summary&text=below%2Dnormal%20seasons.-,The%20eastern%20Pacific%20hurricane%20region%20covers%20the%20eastern%20North%20Pacific,5%2D10%20Hurricanes

07:49 Rob Murray From NOAA

2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook Summary

a. Predicted Activity

NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook indicates that an above-normal season is most likely, with a possibility the season could be extremely (aka hyper-) active. The outlook calls for a 65% chance of an above-normal season, followed by a 25% chance of a near-normal season, and only a 10% chance of a below-normal season. See NOAA definitions of above-, near-, and below-normal seasons. The Atlantic hurricane region includes the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.

The 2022 outlook calls for a 70% probability for each of the following ranges of activity:

14-21 Named Storms
6-10 Hurricanes
3-6 Major Hurricanes
Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) range of 115%-200% of the median
The seasonal activity is expected to fall within these ranges in 70% of seasons with similar climate conditions and uncertainties to those expected this year. These ranges do not represent the total possible ranges of activity seen in past similar years. These expected ranges are centered above the 1991-2020 seasonal averages of 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. Most of the predicted activity is likely to occur during the peak months (August-October, ASO) of the hurricane season. This season could extend the record of consecutive seasons with above-normal activity to seven consecutive seasons.

The North Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th. This outlook will be updated in early August to coincide with the onset of the peak months of the season (ASO).

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane.shtml
13:24 Captain Dietmar Panama Posse Dockparties
this Saturday in Chiapas MX
and Sunday in Marina Papagayo CR
stay tuned for details
17:48 EXIT Marina De Chiapas
Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.698827,-92.393058
18:19 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Photos
18:20 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve Angelique of Vancouver arrived in Vancouver on the PAUWGRACHT. Arranged by Sevenstar a Panama Posse sponsor
18:27 kudra-simon Anyone have contact info for a YANMAR mechanic in Costa Rica?
21:35 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @kudra-simon
colt on mango at marina papagayo is a diesel mech
21:40 kudra-simon yes, thank you. He’s back in the US for another couple of weeks.
22:11 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
2022.05.27 Friday
11:17 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited ACQUA - Chris & Olga to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
11:17 ACQUA - Chris & Olga ACQUA - Chris & Olga joined the group.
11:24 ACQUA - Chris & Olga Hello all , thanks for the invitation in your group. Here is Christopher & Olga from Italy. We are at present in Santa Marta Colombia. We plan to spend next season in Central America including the Pacific side. Have a nice day .
11:30 Jetlag Gerald Looking for infos to enter Panama from Colombia in PUERTO OBALDIA
Any hints sre welcome
Gerald
SY Jetlag
17:32 AlohaToa-Tim Hi hoping for some help to download the openCPN CHARTS. . Does anyone know the link and password to get these ? Many Thanks 🙏🗺️🗾
18:26 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/charts
posse2021
18:59 Rob Murray Find good wifi and be patient. They’re big files.
2022.05.28 Saturday
08:10 DancingontheEdge Mel @Jetlag Gerald this is an open road stead anchorage. Even in calm the anchorage it is rough.
09:01 AlohaToa-Tim Thanks 🙏 so much Rob . Can you help me with the password for the Chart 🗺️ area for the Panama Posse website? I can not seem to use my standard Panama Posse Login. Thanks 🙏 so much , I'm very grateful for this work .
09:04 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce posse2021
11:42 Katmandu-Terry Chiapas adventure continues….we have a developing bee hive at the top of the mast inside. Anyone know of a beekeeper in Tapachula area that wouldn’t mind being hoisted to the top of the mast and taking on some aggressive bees 🐝? We discovered them while trying to mount a new radar dome…that project is on hold until the bee removal is complete as the two of us trying to mount the dome were attacked a stung.
11:47 Midnight B Richard Photos
11:48 Midnight B Richard Sun halo in Chiapas today
11:55 Katmandu-Terry I wish that sun halo would drive the bees 🐝 away from my mast.
12:00 Rob Murray Shop vac might do the trick. Some 2” pvc can get you some range away from them. Do at night when they’re more docile. Good luck!
12:08 Midnight B Richard Indeed. Your mast has an unwelcome bee halo.
12:11 Captain Dietmar here in marina papagayo they called the bomberos who came and squirted them with a soapy liquid and killed them all
12:58 AlohaToa-Tim 🙏🗺️🙇‍♂️
Thanks 👍 so much Bruce 😊
13:56 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
14:00 AlohaToa-Tim Any ideas on the difference between the zip file of the same name
5. MX_SeaOfCortez_South
And same file name
11. MX_SeaOfCortez_South
??
The first is 3.3 gig .. thanks again 🙏 super grateful
14:02 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce That I don’t know. Rob or Dietmar would be the the best people to ask that question.
14:04 AlohaToa-Tim Thanks 🙏 Bruce . Cheers 🍻
14:05 Rob Murray Can’t look for details here, but #11 is bigger, so I’d go there first. ;)
14:12 AlohaToa-Tim Thanks 👍🙏 Rob . Will do
Cheers 🍻
17:29 Rob Murray Photos
17:30 Rob Murray https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac
18:46 ALMAZUL Hi and welcome!
We loved Santa Marta, including all the street food! We are in Panama ATM. 🙂
23:37 S/V Satori - Benj. 100 lb Pacific sailfish en route to Panama. Successful release.
23:37 S/V Satori - Benj. Photos
2022.05.29 Sunday
00:14 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Great fish, well done!
00:42 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. Wow, what a beauty, biggest fish award?..
03:53 ACQUA - Chris & Olga Thank you . Hope to meet you soon.(big happy smile)
06:21 S/V Satori - Benj. I hope so!!!
07:08 kudra-simon still looking for a yanmar mechanic in costa rica - someone who is a pro and expert or at least very familiar with yanmar motors. long list of issues that i’m not having success resolving on my own despite extensive troubleshooting
08:25 ACQUA - Chris & Olga Contact luis.madrigal@tractomotriz.com +50625492500 . He may help you find someone close to your location and supply parts
08:36 ACQUA - Chris & Olga Contact luis.madrigal@tractomotriz.com +50625492500 . He may help you find someone close to your location and supply parts
08:44 ACQUA - Chris & Olga Also found this number +523541130343 Luis Madrigal Motores
08:46 Rob Murray If you know a trusted mechanic elsewhere, try a video conference with them and run over the issues. We solved some engine issues in Chiapas that way, working with a mechanic from ‘back home’.
09:17 kudra-simon thank you all
09:21 REEF DANCER Jerry If you think it's diesel can be blow by by improper valve adjustment or wear in the upper rings on piston
09:40 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW MONDAY AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16.00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
12:16 Mango Hello all, quick question about making chartlets using SASPlanet for opencpn. What exactly is the point on downloading the selection? Takes a long time and when I just go straight to exporting the file it seems to work just fine without downloading.
12:18 Rob Murray Downloading first allows you to review and make sure you ‘got what you asked for’. If you just ‘make it’ occasionally it will miss some tiles and create a partial chart.
12:22 Mango Ahh ok great thanks.
16:41 SVAKIA-Rick
Av. Marina #22009, Marina Mazatlan La, Marina Mazatlán, 82103 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=23.271134,-106.45457
16:41 SVAKIA-Rick We arrived in Mazatlan for Hurricane season.
16:42 Rob Murray If you don’t know it already, get to know ‘fat fish’ for ribs. ;)
16:43 SVAKIA-Rick Sounds great! Thank you. We will look it up.
16:47 Rob Murray Photos
16:55 Katmandu-Terry unsent a message.
16:56 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce You are making me hungry.
16:59 SVAKIA-Rick Oh my!
17:00 SVAKIA-Rick It is only 5 minutes from tha marina.
20:19 RED ROVER Kevin Photos
20:20 RED ROVER Kevin Arrived North Palm Beach from Isla Mujeres, 557nm in 63.5 hrs. Time for some rum!
20:50 Rob Murray Bravo Zulu!
20:50 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce You go guys! Congratulations
21:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
21:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We treated ourselves to BBQ’d bacon wrapped steak burritos in La Paz. Gonna have to swim to San Diego to burn it off!😜
21:31 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Everything’s better with bacon!
21:41 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I’m sure Walt would agree.😉
2022.05.30 Monday
00:04 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Yep, I agree
01:53 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks!
01:56 S/V Satori - Benj. How do I submit it as an entry?
05:13 REEF DANCER Jerry Photos
05:57 RED ROVER-Alison Safe Harbor North Palm Beach
1037 Marina Dr North Palm Beach, FL 33408 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.830188,-80.059118
05:58 Captain Dietmar SY M5
06:36 Captain Dietmar Photos
08:12 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce
11233 Pinestone Ct, San Diego, CA 92128, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.97639576721282,-117.0860854816782
08:26 SV Rhumbline (Terry) La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Carretera Punta de Mita 63732 Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.75165270278268,-105.3807985856013
08:28 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Group voice call started.
08:28 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Group call ended.
08:30 Aegis, Mary/Ian
8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.30087010301415,-88.89296390173426
08:33 AKIA Judy Photos
08:33 AKIA Judy SV AKIA is in Mazatlan, Mx for hurricane season
08:42 🥥🦜🍹Navigator
Bristol County, MA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.47640123995553,-71.07081312686205
08:42 🥥🦜🍹Navigator Photos
08:44 Sea Trial Dave Flamenco Marina
Isla Flamenco (By Armador Causeway) Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.911461474525929,-79.52093622584499
08:48 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed Nene´S Marina
Av Newball diagonal a la Gobernación San Andrés, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.57849,-81.69864
08:48 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 30 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and in 60 minutes for the PACIFIC

08:49 Captain Dietmar
J8VW+2HP, Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.642436,-85.653617
08:52 Remedy-Karl
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.104995,-109.90054
08:58 Small World - Darren Group voice call started.
08:58 Small World - Darren Group call ended.
09:11 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Marina Palmira
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.18381329918763,-110.3029932903511
09:15 🦜Maison de Sante
Calle 51 Este 5203, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.980488,-79.525065
09:15 CODA Group voice call started.
09:16 CODA Group call ended.
09:16 CODA Group voice call started.
09:17 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Group call ended.
09:18 CODA Group voice call started.
09:19 CODA Group call ended.
09:21 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:32 🥥🦜🍹Navigator Photos
09:32 🥥🦜🍹Navigator Can I add them together??
09:44 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene
14603 Heritage Way, Poway, CA 92064, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.97929116730842,-117.0644428954608
09:56 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn
Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.426295067593623,-84.16770028020345
10:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Hotel Bahía del Sol
Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.29909532992316,-88.89298832241465
10:22 M/V One Life
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.583546933726856,-78.88003399602964
10:23 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE
Vía sin nombre, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.573999,-81.69936
10:23 SV Rhumbline (Terry) La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Carretera Punta de Mita 63732 Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.75165270278268,-105.3807985856013
10:30 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Group call ended.
12:48 SWINGIN' ON A STAR
17:11 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram
Vía sin nombre, Lívingston, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.82709042097678,-88.75341352075338
17:22 Last Arrow Vincent Hurricane Touch land in Huatulco
https://fb.watch/dl2vGycZ6j/
19:40 🦜🍹Kyrie
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.543993,-83.297453
20:53 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SudIns - Matt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:54 SudIns - Matt SudIns - Matt joined the group.
2022.05.31 Tuesday
06:42 REEF DANCER Jerry Benures Bay
British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.321736,-64.606179
14:01 Sea Trial Dave Photos
14:02 Sea Trial Dave Flamingo (flamingo) Marina Panamá City.
14:46 RED ROVER Kevin Flamenco? Looks good.
14:50 ULTIMATE ULTIMATE left the group.
15:26 Maison De Sante @Sea Trial Dave we just walked by your boat/the marina about 1.5hr ago. Did you splash or just getting hauled out?
16:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Found a little gem of a spot in La Paz for marine fabrics, shades, and some stainless hardware. Super helpful folks.
16:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
16:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
16:24 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh The also take orders to build custom shades for those who would rather not DIY
20:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Very cool thanks

Thu, 1/6/2022
05:44 SV Chimera Is openCpn going to be on zoom? If so we are interested
05:47 PP SV avant Local connectivity won’t support that. It’s in person.
05:56 Dreamer @IBEX - Vicky sorry, French Polynesia crossing, we are hoping March from Panama
06:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *Very
10:41 Alamos Just a shout out to “Ollie” the owner of Wikus Marine repair here at Vista Mar Marina Panama. He has been a staple here since the marina was built. Recently he has become an authorized repair company for Lagoon, in addition he just received his Panamanian yacht brokers license as he and his family also have been deeply involved in yacht sales from here at Vista Mar. 👍
11:56 IBEX - Vicky Yes, we plan to sail for Galapagos and the FP.
12:25 PP SV avant 061819Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 13/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 0700Z TO 1700Z DAILY
07 AND 08 JAN IN AREA BOUND BY
10-28.50N 075-50.00W, 10-28.50N 075-45.00W,
10-18.83N 075-45.00W, 10-18.83N 075-50.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 081800Z JAN 22.
14:48 PP SV avant OpenCPN seminar, shelter bay. 1500hrs - 1700 hrs January 12th, 2022 in the cruiser’s lounge. Bring your computer, your copy of the bauhaus cruisers guide, and a way to connect to the Internet.

We will share charts and go over setup to use sat charts. We will not cover basic Chartplotter operation.

Have OpenCPN installed on your computer before you arrive. You can get the install program to download at: https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/downloadopencpn.html
14:49 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
14:49 IBEX - Florian Would anyone by any chance have a working Raymarine SeaTalk HS crossover coupler (E55060) in Shelter Bay that I could just borrow for 5 minutes?

(alternatively I am also happy to buy if you would want to get rid of it - or: if someone has the means to test mine would also work)

I guess mine is broken, but would want to make sure it is really this part and not something else before loosing time.
14:53 PP SV avant Please register with Rob on Avant, send an email to rob_murray_@hotmail.com to register.
14:54 PP SV avant 062026Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 15/22(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. DEBRIS FROM WRECKED VESSEL ADRIFT
IN VICINITY 12-14.62N 081-50.63W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 092026Z JAN 22.
16:52 ALKA - Julius @🦜panamaposseDietmar I completely forgot about this one as we are traveling by land atm. Maybe it will be stored somewhere eventually?
17:00 Captain Dietmar yes will become of the onboarding process
17:01 Captain Dietmar part of the
17:02 Dreamer @IBEX - Vicky ok, we are skipping Galapagos, and heading straight for Marqueses. We will see you there 👍
17:26 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840128,-99.906817&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Beata you are making progress. We’re almost ready to leave Barra. Waiting on one package that might hold us up a bit. Are you staying in Acapulco for long?
22:05 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hi Bruce. Hopefully we will see you two along the way at some point. We are going to be here a few days and then make our way to Huatulco. Gotta see the sights here though. And the cliff divers too.

Fri, 1/7/2022
06:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m sure hoping we catch up at some point. That’s why I asked. We probably won’t be to Acapulco for a couple of weeks. Are you planning any long stops heading south?
07:39 Captain Dietmar OpenCpn Seminar

Shelter bay Marina
January 12th, 2022
1500hrs - 1700 hrs
in the cruiser’s lounge. Bring your computer, your copy of the Bauhaus cruisers guide, and a way to connect to the Internet.
We will share charts and go over setup to use sat charts. We will not cover basic Chartplotter operation.
Have OpenCPN installed on your computer before you arrive. You can get the install program to download at:
https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/downloadopencpn.html
Please register with Rob on Avant, send an email to rob_murray_@hotmail.com to register
07:39 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:04 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
08:06 RED ROVER-Alison The drive through the mountains from Huatulco to Oaxaca was absolutely gorgeous. Curvy mountain road with great sights and interesting villages.
08:12 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sonho is officially pulling out of Vista Mar Marina and heading to Las Perlas for a couple of weeks and then on to the canal! ⛵️🐬🏝🐟
08:15 PP SV avant *Curvy* might be an understatement for that road. One of the famous Mexican highways originally laid out by a drunken burro with a bad leg. Gorgeous drive and views though.

Make sure you get your fill of mole in Oaxaca, said to be the home of the best moles in Mexico!
08:16 RED ROVER-Alison We are super excited to be here! Loved the drive. Reminded us of a combo of the Road to Hana in Maui and the back country "highways" through the mountains in Sonoma County with a cool Mexican overlay.
09:01 walt knot right Farrah Faucet and Kenny Rogers, I'm so sorry that Jeariene and I aren't in VM to cast off your lines. You are a great couple and we hope to cross paths with you in the future.

Fair winds Loni and Ed
09:03 walt knot right Damn spell check, sorry Lolly
09:27 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Awe thanks Walt! We were sorry to miss you guys too but sure do hope to cross paths at some point! Are you guys headed to Mexico when you return? If so, we have so many contacts and friends along the route so please keep in touch and we will do the same! 🥰
09:40 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.661778,-79.420467&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:48 Ho’okipa-Lisa Amzing Lolly & Ed! I wanna hear all about it...
09:51 Ho’okipa-Lisa Alison, if you go to the big public market, there's a mole stand there that sells vaccume packed mole that's good for a year or two either in the freezer or not. They sell over a dozen diffrent types. Please buy a few for us and we'll pay you back when we see you soon. I love the green mole!
09:56 walt knot right Wow Toketee, looks like you're on the move. Say hi to the Guna when you get there. Hugs from both of us.
11:30 Vagabundo Dos We have been in El Salvador, Honduras, and now Nicaragua since leaving Marina Chiapas about 8 weeks ago. Anyone headed this way with interest can feel free to contact us! Vagabundo Dos, grant & donna….
11:33 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt 👍
11:35 PP SV avant Have you made your pilgrimage to the flor de cana rum distillery yet? Highly recommended.
11:37 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt 6-10' seas and 18 knot wind
11:58 PP SV avant Fun meter in the red yet?
12:02 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Comparable to Space Mountain at Disney Land. Lol
12:10 Green Flash Enjoy! We will see you on "the other side"
13:48 Vagabundo Dos Have not got out of the marina yet! But Chinandega/Flor de Caña soon I hope. Good suggestion. There are quite a few places we want to go here.
14:55 BEATA Billy & Ruth For those of you who are currently in or have been to Marina Chahue recently, do you know if they have a minimum draft in place for the marina. We are 7.5 ft. I am hoping that we can make it in there when we arrive, but saw the notes on GoodNautical about the earthquake and changes to the seabed in the area.
16:56 🦜🍹Kyrie Just came in this morning (7:30 am, not sure where the tide was then) Our sounder indicated 10-12' through the majority of the entrance and the first bit of the marina basin. Then it came up to 9' and our slip is currently measuring about 8' deep.
16:58 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt We came in Wednesday at high tide (4:58pm) and saw 7.8’ in the channel and 6.8’ in our slip. We draw 6.5’. The marina doesn’t know the exact depth of every slip but some or most will likely be less than 7.5’ so you will probably be sitting in the mud at low tide. We haven’t touched bottom yet that I know of in the slip. I hope that helps.
17:01 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you, Kyrie. Any information is helpful.
17:01 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you Matilda. That is also good information.
17:02 Ho’okipa-Lisa Gulfito, Costa Rica - major lightening storm hitting!!! Lightening strikes every 3 seconds. Very scarey!!!
17:38 RED ROVER-Alison We will look for it!
17:38 RED ROVER-Alison Argh! Hang in there!
17:41 Midnight B Richard We are anchored opposite Banana Bay marina and put our portable electronics in the oven while the storm was passing overhead. Had our fingers crossed for a while!
17:44 RED ROVER-Alison Hey there! If you scroll back up to Jan 3 here you'll see that my husband Kevin posted a quick snapshot of our track in and the depths. If you call the marina and talk to Ezekiel he will be discouraging about your draft. We don't know the depths of the slips further in, but Mathilda is over in the slips. We are on a side tie and have a bit more depth. I think they only put power boats where we are (we are a trawler) because it is where their 50 amp power is. Hope to say hello soon!
18:35 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you Alison. It is a good idea to call ahead. I did see your tracks posted earlier, thank you for doing that. I was hoping someone with our draft has been in there recently. Fingers-crossed. Looking forward to catching up to y’all at some point. And thanks again for the information.
21:05 WildhoodDirk How is Honduras on the Pacific side? Worth a stop? We will be heading up that way soon enough....

Sat, 1/8/2022
04:06 PP SV avant 080743Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 19/22(11).
GULF OF MEXICO.
FLORIDA.
MULTIPLE RED FLARES SIGHTED IN 28-39N 084-29W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC NEW ORLEANS,
PHONE: 855 485 3727,
FAX: 504 589 2148,
E-MAIL: D8COMMANDCENTER@USCG.MIL.
05:38 PP SV avant [Photo]
06:22 LUMOS - Jeremiah Good morning. Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in or near Quepos, Costa Rica? Thank you in advance.
06:34 PP SV avant We stopped in. Not much to see, but a nice little town, some good restaurants, and interesting views in the gulf of fonseca. Breaks up the trip a bit. I would do it again.
06:35 PP SV avant Update requested. Did you make it through the storm?
07:20 Mira - Glenn We are interested too.
07:25 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Farrah Faucet and Kenny Rogers?!?! I gotta hear the story behind that. 😂
07:32 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
07:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We used Cedric while there.
07:33 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks. We're you happy with his work?
07:35 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes, he was very knowledgeable. We were stuck there during Semana Santa, Easter week. He is on great terms with the harbor master. He was also bust. There was a fishing tournament going in the same week
07:36 LUMOS - Jeremiah Cool I'll reach out to him. Thank you so much.
07:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You're welcome. Good luck.
07:37 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
07:39 Last Arrow Vincent Looking for a good contractor to re & re this curved frameless window on the pilothouse possibly in Costa Rica ?
07:40 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
07:40 Last Arrow Vincent I have the replacement window being shipped.
07:41 walt knot right Well, when I first meet Lolly, I thought she reminded me of someone. It took me awhile, and then I nailed it (Farrah). A few days later I met Eddie and along with others, and he reminded us of Kenny. It was only in Vista Mar that these names were known, but now the fleet knows it. I hope that they don't mind. Not only are they beautiful on the inside, but also on the outside.
08:34 SV Chimera [Location]
08:36 SV Chimera Looks like a beautiful beach from afar but actually sharp Little Rock’s
08:38 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They are great people. We were able to cruise down the coast with them from Mexico. Hope they get to Bocas soon
10:32 Ho’okipa-Lisa Cedric's Marine Service
Los Suenos Marina
Jaco Beach, Costa Rica 60101
Tel: +506-7015-3520
Fax: +506-4700-6535
cedricliber@yahoo.com

10:33 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yes, everyone and everything is fine. Thank you for your concern.
10:39 Ho’okipa-Lisa Vincent, the yard in Quepos does excellent cosmetic work. I'm exhausted from hearing all the comments about how expensive they are. They value their experience and Monetize their work. Anyhoo, Justin is boss man and my friend: justin.seyler@marinapezvela.com, Quepos Boat Yard S. A. (506) 2774-9000
10:44 Ho’okipa-Lisa Cedric may be tied up with "family issues" that I'd rather not share since it's not my place. If he's available - he's the best! If he's not available, use Dennis: Cummins, Quepos – Dennis 506-277-40528
10:46 Last Arrow Vincent Copy thanks The price is the price no worries !
13:08 IBEX - Florian Anyone with experience in doing a barnacle buster backflush on the engine seawater cooling system? I would like to talk to someone/pick brain before doing it myself. By phone is fine, if in Shelter Bay then even better in person … TIA
14:08 SV Chimera [Photo]
15:15 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
15:17 RED ROVER-Alison Monte Albán!
15:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Nice shot, but the burgee is backwards. 😏
15:22 RED ROVER-Alison Selfie hazard!
15:26 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁👍
16:49 RED ROVER Kevin We have a sea chest that our HVAC system draws raw water from... as such I've set up a flush system that can use either barnacle buster or fresh water to flush. I'm sure the setup would be similar...

Conceptually, for your system, I would put a bronze T in at the outflow side of your seawater strainer. Add a hose nipple on the other side of your T to connect your hose going to the engine. On the new T side, add a ball valve and then fittings needed to have a female garden hose connector. That's it for the intake side. To grab the BB from the exhaust side, use clear hose, something like 3/4" ID or something that is similar OD to the ID of your exhaust thruhull. Have the hose lo g enough to be able to return to a 5 gallon bucket in the cockpit. If the OD is to small to friction fit in the thruhull, you can use some electrical tape or similar to build it up enough that it will stay put. I brought a sump pump from Home depot for the flushing pump as well as a short garden hose. The sump pump goes in the 5 gallon bucket with the hose connected to it as well as run down to the new T at the strainer.

Operation would be to close the thruhull at the strainer (for the raw water) and open it for the sump pump hose. The clear hose is fitted to the exhaust and then run to your 5 gallon bucket. Add your BB and fresh water to mix level (remembering that there is sea water in the system that will also dilute). Plug in the sump pump and let it run and cycle through the system. I let it run for 30 mins and then let it sit for 30.

The nice thing with the garden hose connection at the thruhull is you can connect to dock water once a month (ish) and flush. This typically reduces the need for BB...

And this assumes that the engine water pump allows water to passby when the pump is stationary.

Hope this helps.
16:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Florian, I know how to do it and will help you my Posse Brother. You need hoses, clamps, a 5 gallon bucket, a 2.5 hp electric pump, and barnacle buster…

Hook up one hose to your wet exhaust and attach to the pump out feed and place in 5 gallon bucket

Then hook up the back feed hose to your water pump outgoing hose with a joint connector and place in same 5 gallon bucket…

Fill 5 gallon bucket with fresh water, turn on pump and back flush for 5 minutes to make sure system is flushing

Then drain 5 gallon bucket and fill 50% with a 50/50 solution of barnacle buster

Run for 20-30 mins back flushing…

Disconnect hoses and reconnect system normal flow hoses…

Run engine for 5 mins and watch wet exhaust and check for leaks

Adjust accordingly

The 5 gallon bucket should be brown water and barnacle buster is eco friendly so toss overboard

Then

17:09 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks!
17:34 Sea Trial Dave @Beata Came in the other day at high tide with our Nordhavn 55 full of fuel and water. We are at least 12” lower than Red Rover which is next to us. We had no issue. We draw around 6.5 but probably more with full load of fuel/h2o. Chanel was between 8.5-9’. There is a 120’ yacht next to us. Plan for high tide and I don’t think it will be an issue.
17:36 Sea Trial Dave @IBEX - Florian @IBEX - Florian Used on our AC about a year ago in So Cal with good results. Ready to run it again.
17:44 IBEX - Florian Great thanks, like the idea of a T at the strainer for easier repeated Irma’s flushing!
17:45 IBEX - Florian Great thanks - doesn’t seem too complicated after all ….
17:47 NAMO 1. Wondering if anyone stayed at marina cabo marques in acapulco? Whats it like? I need internet. 2. How good is the internet at La Marina Acapulco? Thanks Ms. NAMO
18:55 Captain Dietmar @NAMO last we had intel crazy pricing and local issue - la marina or vicente are good options - you can anchor in that bay w/o issues other than lot's of day charters on mweekends
19:06 Unknown I would anchor and then go fishing with dingy
19:14 Sea Trial Toni We stayed yay marina Acapulco there’s no internet. But great pool!
22:00 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you kindly for this information. It is quite helpful as well. Hopefully we will be headed your way soon.
22:12 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hello Namo. We are currently at La Marina Acapulco. We are relying on cellular service unless we go into town. There are not a lot of cafe’s or places to go and use internet in this area either. We second SeaTrial Toni on the pool, it’s pretty awesome. We are on the last dock (side-tie up, not med-moore) and a bit surgy sometimes out here. And we love our local neighbors. There are few amenities here, but we like it.

Sun, 1/9/2022
06:56 PP SV avant New attraction in the Galápagos Islands—an erupting volcano.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/7/volcano-erupts-on-galapagos-island-home-to-endangered-iguana
08:10 EXIT Kris & Steve Canal transit question. When you have sent the email to the agent (Galvez) with transit date request, when do you find out if that date is confirmed with the canal authorities? I asked if the date was confirmed and he just responded that the day before I would be contacted with transit time... Is this normal or maybe I should contact him again after the holiday?
08:16 PP SV avant For us, it took a few days (2-3). With the holiday weekend, maybe a bit longer. From his response, it sounds like the day is confirmed, but you should double check with him to be 100% sure of that.

It’s normal to get your transit start time (and answer the 1 or 2 day question) the day before you transit.
08:17 IBEX - Florian The process is:
1) you send the request with all the data
2) you let Erick know when you could do the measurement
3) he confirms the measurement appointment (he says „most likely that day, check your emails that morning 7:30“; then we got the confirmation around 7:30, that the measurement guy will come between 9-1pm that day)
4) only after measurement one can get a Transit Slot. Erick will tell you the earliest possible, this week wait time between measurement and Transit Slot was 4-5 days; you can also pick a later day within 2 months after measurement (after that one would need to do a new measurement)
5) Erick would confirm the transit date (was like a day after we told him when we wanted to transit for us)

Hope that helps
08:30 EXIT Kris & Steve Thanks Rob. I will contact him again after the holiday to make sure the date is confirmed.
08:32 EXIT Kris & Steve Thanks! We're all measured and have been delayed in setting the transit date due to repairs. I will contact him again after the holiday just to be sure.
08:35 IBEX - Florian Erick was responsive yesterday (I was in contact with him for something else), but yes he also mentioned the public holiday tomorrow
08:41 EXIT Kris & Steve Cheers!
09:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is this the same agent as Erick Galvarez, or are they different agents?
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is this the same agent as Erick Galvarez, or are they different agents?
09:07 PP SV avant Same. Centenario is company name.
09:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
09:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Any idea where I can purchase Shell Rotella T4 15W-40 motor oil. Can’t seem to find it around Barra. I had Pancho looking for me, and he couldn’t find any through his connections.
09:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
10:39 🦜🍹Kyrie Best bet we've found was Refaccionaria Gogo in Melaque. Not sure if they will have that exact brand, but they had a pretty good selection of oils there. AutoZone (Manzanillo) also has Quaker state heavy duty diesel oils.
10:41 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi There’s a shell station in manzanillo. No idea if they carry that specific oil though
10:42 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15:30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Not that exact brand and I hate to mix oil as I have 1.5 gal of the shell and just need 1 more gallon to do my next oil change in 250 hrs.

I went the the AutoZone and saw that they had Quaker State, and the had Shell Rotella, but not T4 for diesels. Any ideas further south?
10:44 🦜🍹Kyrie Unfortunately, no... Diesel oil in general has been hard for us to find here on MX, so if its the right grade and general type,.we usually just go with itm. I get it in not mixing oils though.
10:49 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.560449,-78.861063&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Anyone else have any experience with this?
10:51 NAMO Thanks @Beata for the great information. We're just doing reconnaissance and then decide where to land. Stay well and strong. Best, @NAMO
10:56 PP SV avant You can *probably* find it in El Salvador or Costa Rica. They have a much richer selection of engine oils. For some reason mexico is terrible for oil.
10:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks Rob. I don’t need it now as I just changed my oil, so El Salvador or CR will be fine.
11:01 IBEX - Florian While I also avoid mixing in general, I am less hesitant / had no problems as long as it is exactly the same API class (see fine print on container), as this „regulates“ the additives in addition to the stated viscosity (the 15W-40), but of course it is an individual decision.
11:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Agreed. Sometimes I’m too picky for my own good. 😁
11:19 Captain Dietmar there is an engine mechanic in Chiapas who sold us a bucket of mobile oil he has plenty more
ask memo
12:05 Alamos Interesting, I never had an issue in Mexico or beyond that had Auto Zone parts stores. Every one had Shell and Delo 15-40W diesel oil depending on who’s boat I was working on. The issue was you had to find it in the stores, they would say they didn’t have it even if you showed them a picture.😁👍
12:26 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Interesting. Thanks. I’ll keep looking at AutoZones as I move down the coast.
13:26 walt knot right @🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew the Google satellite image for that pin location looks awesome. I hope you guys are having fun
15:19 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Hope to cross paths soon! Where are you guys? 🥰
15:23 Road Less Traveled I have done barnacle buster on my raw water exchanger. In Shelter Bay.
15:32 Road Less Traveled After you are measured the Canal authority assigns a date… typically 2-3 days after your inspection.
15:34 Road Less Traveled In Shelter Bay, have done barnacle buster.
16:21 IBEX - Florian Thx - Which berth would I find you? (Ibex is D27)
16:58 Road Less Traveled F20
17:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Golfito, gonna do the Medical Self Rescue seminar here at Banana Bay on Friday and then head south to Panama. Will clear in at Boca Chica and then cruise the islands for a few months before Vista Mar
17:30 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Miss you Lolly & Ed!!! See you soon I hope
17:37 Alamos Smart, I wish we spent a little more time in that area before doing the punta mala bend...😁👍
17:47 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt It is beautiful here in San Blas!
17:52 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
20:07 SV Exhibitionism Hou [Photo]
20:07 SV Exhibitionism Hou Exhibitionism has arrived in Vista Mar Panama
20:13 RED ROVER Kevin Chiapas mailing address - do they accept packages for cruisers and if so, does anyone have their mailing address?
21:56 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I have their mailing address. They do receive packages for cruisers in the marina.
22:05 🦜🍹Kyrie Yes they do.

Your full name
Boat name
MARINA CHIAPAS
CARRETERA A PLAY LINDA KM 6.5
TAPACHULA, PUERTO MADERO
CHIAPAS, MEXICO 30830
A UN LADO DE REST. BAÖS

Mon, 1/10/2022
08:05 RED ROVER Kevin Thank you!
08:28 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL starts in 60 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and on 90 minutes for the PACIFIC
09:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:31 🥥Angelque Of Van Mik [null] Blvd. Nayarit 2, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690637,-105.293751&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:43 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748295,-105.380226&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] P.º del Pescador, Centro, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.636467,-101.553878&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Paseo de los Cocoteros Nº 67, Fraccionamiento Nautico turístico, 63732 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.696525,-105.294407&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 Epsilon-Bill [null] Carr. Tijuana-Ensenada 103, Zona Playitas, 22860 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.865193,-116.662686&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:57 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763467,-96.121111&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 AZIMUTH - Ash [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.746703,-105.370903&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.666305,-101.616716&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:11 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Blvd. Benito Juárez 95, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.762146,-96.124526&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:15 YO-D-YO Mary [null] Marlin 39, Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748905,-105.380206&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:32 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] 142, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.541354,-84.892939&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:32 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.749036,-105.377932&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:32 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640994,-85.653583&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:33 Sea Trial Dave Sea Trial Dave created an album.
10:35 Sea Trial Dave [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:38 BAJA FOG [File]
10:39 BAJA FOG Here’s the info for the Cruise in Week in Barra - hope to see you all here!🇲🇽🎉⛵️
10:47 Medea-Darryl Just checked out of Belize in Placencia, with Customs, Immigration and Port Authority
Message me if you would like details and costs

Heading to Grand Cayman
Fair winds to all
10:48 PP SV avant [Photo]
10:49 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.261314,-83.944378&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:49 LUMOS - Jeremiah Under way to Quepos
10:52 Road Less Traveled @Medea-Darryl hi, i would like to know about getting in and out of Belize.
10:53 Medea-Darryl Will send you details later today 👍
10:56 Chinook - Nick Group call ended.
10:59 Alamos [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482373,-79.943204&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:14 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698994,-92.392123&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:32 LUMOS - Jeremiah We are sailing to Quepos now, and we plan on anchoring behind the point a mile or so south of the town itself. I called Marina Pez Vela to see if we could use their dingy dock and she said it would be $40 a day...to park a dingy?! That's more than most of the marinas we've put our big boat in!!
13:41 Sea Trial Dave Anyone in Paradise headed towards Chahue and willing to bring a hooka rig with them?
13:49 Road Less Traveled @LUMOS - Jeremiah my slip there was $247 a night😳😳
13:50 LUMOS - Jeremiah Wowsers!!!!
13:50 PP SV avant Costa Rica. Costa lot for everything. You can go to the beach just n and land a dinghy, or go a little further and anchor off Manuel Antonio beach.
13:54 Genesis-Maam & Mike Hello new members here. Just joining. In Shelter bay. May go to Fr Poly May go to Mexico. That’s how we navigate. 😵‍💫
13:56 Road Less Traveled And I was side tied to a dock with no power or water. I paid less docking in Manhattan, New York with better accommodations. Guessing they only want the big Sport Fishing clients, not cruisers.
14:05 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy That’s crazy @Road Less Traveled ! We must be quite a bit smaller than you. We are a 40 foot monohull and paid $450 (weekly rate using their stay 7 pay 5) with water and power right near the office/bathroom.
14:10 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa] Av. Cocoteros 1 (Paradise Village Marina) 63731 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690820,-105.294565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:11 Road Less Traveled Just a 42’ Lagoon catamaran.
14:48 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Catamarans occupy nearly twice as much marina space as a comparable length monohull. They should pay more.
14:51 Remedy-Karl Most places quote 1.5-2 times, but not 15. Regardless, on an end tie doesn't matter much about width.
17:44 Green Flash Welcome Genesis! We went back to California for the holidays but are headed back to Green Flash in Shelter Bay in a week. Really looking forward to being back in Panama
19:04 Genesis-Maam & Mike Welcome back Green Flash. We will go through the canal this week. Are you heading to the Pacific also?
19:35 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Agreed. I appreciate Road Less Traveled empowering me to make decisions.
19:38 PELICAN - Bryan Anyone have any experience servicing a life raft in Panama? I have a 6-man Viking lift aft that is overdue. There is a service center here but just curious if anyone has first hand knowledge. The raft costs more than my first sailboat so a bit nervous to turn it over :)
19:43 RED ROVER Kevin While I would not like a forum of negative comments a d strings, I do not see that anyone has crossed that li e with this thread. The whole PP is predicated on sharing of info. We love that the PP has gathered a huge number of sponsors and they should be thanked for their support but they shouldn't receive an unfair bias. I hope this forum stays open to everyone's valid thoughts and experiences.
19:45 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I feel my responses have been quite civilized. When I renewed my membership for my second season I expected just as much value added input about sailing as I did for the cost of doing so. It seems quite pretentious to pretend the cost of doing what we all love to do is moot, but If the rest of the Posse members feel the discussion of cost is not relevant I’ll digress.
20:14 Green Flash No, sorry we will miss you guys! We are staying on the Caribbean side, back to San Blas, then Bocas.
21:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Wow that was unexpected, especially after demonstrating respectful discussion . First I’m told to “stand down”. Then I receive an aggressive message privately. Now I’m told my expectations, which were routed in the Posse’s value statement, are to be kept to myself. Thank you for the shinning example of “building trusted friends”.
21:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
21:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
21:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky You’re welcome!

Please post something relevant and reliable to Good Nautical and CPN.

Thank you.
21:38 walt knot right My friends. I don't know everyone in this current email thread. And I surely don't want anyone to offense with my unsolicited input. My observations are that one is pointing out a heavy expense and another is justifying that expense. Let's continue to make this forum one to inform our fellow cruiser friends of facts, and wish them "Fair winds and following seas ".

Tue, 1/11/2022
06:41 PP SV avant [Photo]
07:16 Captain Dietmar
good morning fleet where is everyone ?
07:16 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641000,-85.653664&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:18 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698852,-92.393760&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:19 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.666119,-101.615711&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:19 Alamos [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482972,-79.943076&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:20 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.657295,-101.606659&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:24 PELICAN - Bryan [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.332557,-82.246465&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:27 Captain Dietmar I apologize for the fight club you had to witness

gestalt protocol violations are caused by inserting value judgments into conversations vs sticking to facts
. the escalation comes from opinions and evaluation of opinions ...

 

please do not let this scare you away this is rare in this group and we encourage the gestalt protocol to be adhered to

07:35 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.693744,-83.666196&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:35 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:39 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748295,-105.380226&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:44 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Good morning. We had our Viking life raft recertified in Shelter Bay. They came to the boat and picked it up. Redelivered in 2 days. And helped put it back on the boat. Viking Life Saving Equipment PFZ NDE@viking-life.com. You will be chatting with Nayda De Going. Excellent service. In the email you will know all of the costs upfront.
07:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce This is very good news and information. We have a Viking so will probably take advantage of this service once we are there. Thank you! 🙏
07:53 M/V One Life [null] Pantaleón Domínguez 16, Sta Lucia, 29250 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.734274,-92.632895&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:55 Rainbow’s End, Chris [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.194702,-104.682198&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:09 Gitana-Hugo [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.869539,-102.447515&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:14 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Vialidad 5 78, L, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.764377,-96.126602&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:16 Dreamer [Photo]
08:16 Dreamer Boats here, I’ll be joining it at the end of the month, let’s hope i don’t get called into customs 🤣 😂
08:18 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [Photo]
08:19 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.560684,-78.861194&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:20 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Beautiful morning in San Blas.
08:21 Dreamer @🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew nice, we loved it there. Once we found a place with no bugs lol.
08:24 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Have not had any bugs yet. Too much wind.
08:28 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" [null] 9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimento, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.337123,-82.177729&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:09 EXIT Kris & Steve Sorry if this is a redundant question. We are (finally) crossing the Canal to the Pacific and going north to Mexico. Has there been discussions in the past (maybe something on the PP website) that talks about experience of hopping up the coast and good places to stop? We are thinking about not clearing into Costa Rica, and maybe other locations depending on fuel, before Mexico and wondering if anyone has done this and has advice? Maybe there is another forum?
09:10 PP SV avant We came the other way and are glad to share experiences. Avant is on the hard here in shelter bay.
09:21 SAN We came that way last year. We stopped only in Costa Rica and then went on to Mexico. Costa Rica is a very beautiful country. If you like, have a look at our web page, there are a lot of pictures in the blog and you can find our track.
Trimaran-san.de
09:22 Katmandu - Terry [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195156,-104.681738&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:41 YO-D-YO Mary [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 Captain Dietmar all Anchorages are in good Nautical
many Anchorages along the way to stop
starting in western Panama and all the way up to Mexico
you have a few weather considerations to deal with which we touch upon in the weekly line calls
Punta Mala
Papagayo winds
El Salvador bar entrance
Tehuantepec winds
Cabo corrientes
and N/NW winds inside and outside the Baja Peninsula

10:01 EXIT Kris & Steve Thanks Doetmar. I will be looking at good nautical for sure 🤙
10:01 EXIT Kris & Steve Maybe we can get together before we leave.
10:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.196423,-104.697084&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Finally an our way. Leaving Barra.
11:24 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
11:25 nicole maison de sante 7mil wetsuit needed for changing prop zinc in San Diego. Currently no bottom cleaning is allowed in SD bay until February
11:28 Katmandu - Terry [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:36 IBEX - Florian Just spotted: Here at Shelter Bay they have one gallon of it at the small chandlery on the shelf - it’s a long way I know, but if no other options, not urgent and someone comes your way, could take it along …
11:40 Road Less Traveled Marina Papagayo in Costa Rica has your Shell oil. Bought some myself there 3 weeks ago.
11:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah perfect. I can easily wait until I’m there. Thanks!
11:42 Road Less Traveled In small building by fuel dock.
11:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍🙏
14:10 STELLA MARIS-Janet My husband and I will be doing the CUBAR this coming fall and we wanted to join the Panama Posse to learn more from the group and we hope to do the Panama Canal in fallof 2023. We have a 58' Kadey Krogen named Stella Maris and we are currently on Vashon Island in Washington State. We look forward to learning from all of you.
14:16 nicole maison de sante Welcome @STELLA MARIS-Janet! If you plan to be at a marina in San Diego before heading further south the sooner you can make a reservation someplace the better. I think most marinas in SD have a 6month+ waitlist.
14:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.096279,-104.437465&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:32 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa] Av. Cocoteros 1 (Paradise Village Marina) 63731 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690820,-105.294565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:24 Captain Dietmar thanks to @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina
we now have an easy way to get tracks from good Nautical into opencpn
in each detail screen of a route is a download button which exports a .gpx file to bring and import into OpenCPN
THANK YOU DON

18:26 Busy Bee - Dan @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina thanks! Much desired feature!
18:51 Midnight B Richard @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina nice work!
20:46 PP SV avant Bravo Zulu!
20:58 PP SV avant Please be on the lookout for SV Breeze

A Non Emergency Bolo has been issued for SV Breeze who left Curacao on January 5, 2022 and was due in at Shelter Bay Marina on January 9th or 10th.

SV Breeze is a 44 foot Morgan center cockpit with single handed sailor, Randy Chambers, age 72 years, USA citizen on board. He left Spanish Waters, Curaçao was heading north of Aruba and avoiding the wind of the North of Colombia.

Anyone on passage is asked to hail SV Breeze on their VHF radio and to make reports to Eddie@Boatwatch.org.

Wed, 1/12/2022
11:13 Chinook - Nick Does anyone know if it's possible to obtain a Panama cruising permit in Bocas?
12:48 IBEX - Florian We used Erick (the Posse related agent) and got our Permit by email even before we arrived, ie independent from any location
13:44 Colibri David&Aska Cpn
14:16 Chinook - Nick 👍🏼
16:01 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Does anybody know, if I don’t cancel my Mexican TIP and let it expire then sell the boat ten years from now will the new owner have a problem getting a new TIP?
16:08 walt knot right It use to be that way. But if Mexico comes into the 21 Century, they might not be that ignorant (who knows)
16:47 nicole maison de sante @🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt - the previous owner of our boat never cleared out of Mexico and the TIP was expired. Before sailing into Mexico, my husband and I parked at the border and walked over to resolve the TIP issue. Just had to explain the situation to a few people and the manager and it was a non issue. However, I’ve heard people having problems and Mexico doesn’t seem consistent at times with their rules; I think we had a helpful agent but that might not be the case for everyone. Also, when we bashed back from Mexico to SD and cleared out of Cedros, their computer still had old info/tip from the previous owner so it took longer for us to clear out (and they wanted us to sign docs for the previous owner) but once again they were really nice and helpful. Long story short it’s best to just cancel it if you may sell. A small step can prevent future headache for the next owner.
16:58 PP SV avant Thanks to all who attended the shelter bay OpenCPN seminar! While not the most riveting presentation (watching the green bars crawl across the screens ) I think we got everything set up for all the attendees.
18:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
18:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sunset at Punta Cabeza Negra.
18:43 Captain Dietmar thank you rob
Master open cpn yedi
21:34 HAPPY DAYS We’re on our way down… currently at Samara bay. Hopefully it was a one off?!
23:04 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY We sailed (actually, motored, a LOT, 😜) last year around May and June, from Panama, to Costa Rica, entering Mexico in Chiapas. Send DM if you'd like information. It was late in the season, so we pushed and moved fast.

Thu, 1/13/2022
07:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I think we just stayed In my all time worst protected anchorage, Punta Cabeza Negra North. We rocked and rolled all night long.
07:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.604893,-103.700868&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:31 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone have the contact info for Marina Papagayo? I can't access the internet at present. Thanks
09:34 Captain Dietmar +506 2690 3600
09:35 Captain Dietmar ask for dan (gm) we are here
09:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Country code?
09:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce +506
09:43 Captain Dietmar ±506 is the country code

10:08 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks for the assist...Dan is setting up with Paramares to clear us in, we'll anchor off the marina until we have an appt.
11:34 Captain Dietmar [null] 1, Guanacaste Province, Bagaces, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.480934,-85.213877&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:35 Captain Dietmar propane lpg gas refill in northern costa rica
11:35 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:36 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:36 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:37 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:48 Captain Dietmar meet Bob good local papagayo resource rigger and partt of the Panamá Posse
12:21 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted We just found out upon renewing our TIP another TIP by previous owner was not canceled and here we are 10 years later dealing with canceling an old TIP to renew our TIP. Fyi
12:24 Katmandu - Terry
I had a similar issue. Previous owner left the country and did not cancel or check out
12:26 Katmandu - Terry Used an agent in Ensenada that drove me around and resolved with the issue as well as closing the old TIP and getting me a new TIP all the same day.
12:29 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted We have an agent inPV resolving the issue but we were surprised it surfaced on renewal not original issuance. TIM! This Is Mx!
12:59 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null]
13:00 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Eastern Holandes Cays
16:01 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:01 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:01 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:01 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:03 RED ROVER Kevin We lost one of our crew here in Huatulco on Tuesday. Several of you were fortunate to have met Zoe, many of you didn't. She will be missed on Red Rover. Please think of her as you stop in or pass by Huatulco.
16:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Kevin, so sorry to hear. I know how difficult that can be. Our hearts go out to you two and we will certainly think of her as we pass by.
17:36 PP SV avant So sorry to hear of your loss. They are family members.
18:44 BEATA Billy & Ruth Sorry to hear this. I bet she was the perfect co-Captain for you two.
18:45 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.540251,-98.845715&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:39 Captain Dietmar we are so sorry for your loss
lo sentimos mucho
zoe para siempre
20:40 Captain Dietmar got a picture of the Anchorage?

Fri, 1/14/2022
06:17 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee So sorry for your loss. She’s beautiful. We lost our Paddie Joe in Papagayo. 🐾🐕🌈
07:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly So sorry for the loss of your crew member.
07:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
07:15 RED ROVER Kevin I am sure Paddie Joe and Zoe are playing right together right now... hugs from afar...
08:21 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Hi Josh and crew, we're at Marina Papagayo hanging out with Dietmar and Jake/Olivia of S/V Challenge. Clearing in to CR couldn't be easier. Hope all is well!
08:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
08:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sunset shot of Mar y Sol as we leave Punta Cabeza Negra last night.
08:40 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Nice!
08:49 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Glad to hear you made it. Enjoy Central America!
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @SV Juliet-Charlie is that your boat in Caleta de Campos? We’re on our way in now. How long have you been there and how long do you plan on staying?
09:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Playa Caleta De Campos] Caleta de campos, Michoacán de Ocampo Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.074761,-102.752482&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
09:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Anchored for the night at Caleta de Campos with Juliet and Mar y Sol.
09:59 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 💜
11:32 SV Juliet-Charlie Hi Bruce- yes… it’s us. We arrived last night from Isla Grande. We plan to stay over tonight and head north tomorrow. We spent a month in Zihuatanejo.
11:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Glad you had your AIS on otherwise we wouldn’t have known it was you guys.
11:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re on our way to Ixtapa for about a week. We’re
Leaving here tomorrow afternoon. Glad we are able to catch up. Dinner in town tonight or late afternoon?
11:56 Captain Dietmar after 4 years of asking the Panamá Posse vía Good Nautical has been approved for a west marine pro silver account with 5-25 % discounts
stay tuned for how to use this benefit
11:57 Dreamer Dang, and i jsit spent $$& there 😂
11:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow! That’s great!! Great job, Dietmar!
12:00 SV Juliet-Charlie Maybe late afternoon. I don’t want to deal with the dinghy landing & launch after dark.
12:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I hear you on that. Yes, late afternoon works for us. We’re going on with Bob in a bit to do some exploring and buy some fruit & vegetables. We’re monitoring 68 on our VHFs.
12:22 nicole maison de sante @panamaposseDietmar that’s great news about West Marine!
12:53 Captain Dietmar OK to sign up for the discount
https://panamaposse.com/westmarine

docpass posse21
takes up to 5 weeks to activate
13:06 RED ROVER Kevin Just signed up. Thx!
13:07 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.750318,-96.036011&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:09 RED ROVER Kevin We just departed Huatulco for Chiapas. We are traveling 45 nm east before turning SE to Chiapas - catching the short window to cross. ETA sunset Saturday.
13:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Kevin, here’s hoping for a safe crossing.
13:22 Alamos 👍
14:42 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh 👍 See you when you get here!
14:45 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Stern anchor is your best friend there
15:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Agreed. Today isn’t bad though.
17:53 PP SV avant 142331Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 43/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
ARUBA.
44 FOOT S/V BREEZE, WHITE WITH BLUE
HULL ONE PERSON ON BOARD, OVERDUE.
LAST KNOWN POSITION IN VICINITY 12-53.5N 070-23.9W
AT 06 JAN.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
18:20 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
18:21 Outventure juergen and Iris Seems to be fine and arrived in Shelter Bay.
18:34 PP SV avant Fantastic!
19:55 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Vía sin nombre, 71814 Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.969959,-97.676185&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Sat, 1/15/2022
05:55 PP SV avant The tsunamis are not expected to reach the Americas.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tonga-volcano-eruption-tsunami-warning-1.6316391
07:36 Captain Dietmar Next Posse event in shelter bay next Thursday, January 20th (since juanjo couldn’t make the last one due to COVID).

1730 start in cruisers palapa. Potluck, bring (good) food. There will be coals on the bbq to grill with. Desserts encouraged.

Rum (until we run out) will be provided courtesy of Panama Posse and shelter bay marina.

Shelter bay is determined to be the most fun Panama Posse destination!
please rsvp
https://panamaposse.com/party
07:36 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
07:38 Captain Dietmar @Beata how is the annchorage ? can you take a picture ?
07:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
08:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Dinner in Caleta de Campos with Mar y Sol and Juliet. Then we swamped Mar y Sol’s dinghy before we could get past the waves on the way out. Totally soaked. It took forever to bail her out for a second attempt (successful). Two women and one of their kids came over with a small beach bucket to help. Very nice of them.
08:15 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
08:18 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hi there. These were taken North to South. We anchored on sand at 25ft. We were surrounded by lightening storms around 10pm with 30 kt winds and held steady.
08:19 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
08:19 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
08:21 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
08:53 PP SV avant Tsunami warning. No magnitude forecast for waves. Updates at http://www.tsunami.gov

Vista mar, Chiapas, Huatulco, and el cid in Mazatlan are all particularly subject to surge and thus tsunami effects. Caution is advised.

BULLETIN
Public Tsunami Message Number 4
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
609 AM PST Sat Jan 15 2022

UPDATES
-------
* A tsunami has been confirmed and some impacts are expected
* A Volcanic Eruption has occured in the Tonga Islands
* Please disregard Earthquake Parameters
* Advisory level wave amplitudes observed in Hawaii

...THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

 

Tsunami Advisory in Effect for;

* CALIFORNIA, The coast from The Cal./Mexico Border to The
Oregon/Cal. Border including San Francisco Bay

* OREGON, The coast from The Oregon/Cal. Border to The
Oregon/Wash. Border including the Columbia River estuary
coast

* WASHINGTON, Outer coast from the Oregon/Washington border
to Slip Point, Columbia River estuary coast, and the Juan
de Fuca Strait coast

* BRITISH COLUMBIA, The north coast and Haida Gwaii, the
central coast and northeast Vancouver Island, the outer
west coast of Vancouver Island, the Juan de Fuca Strait
coast

* SOUTHEAST ALASKA, The inner and outer coast from The
BC/Alaska Border to Cape Fairweather, Alaska (80 miles SE
of Yakutat)

* SOUTH ALASKA AND THE ALASKA PENINSULA, Pacific coasts from
Cape Fairweather, Alaska (80 miles SE of Yakutat) to Unimak
Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of Unalaska)

* ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, Unimak Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of
Unalaska) to Attu, Alaska including the Pribilof Islands

FORECASTS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY
-----------------------------
* Tsunami activity is forecasted to start at the following
locations at the specified times.

FORECAST
START
SITE OF TSUNAMI
---- ----------

* Alaska
Adak 0600 AKST Jan 15
Shemya 0615 AKST Jan 15
Unalaska 0650 AKST Jan 15
Sand Point 0710 AKST Jan 15
Saint Paul 0735 AKST Jan 15
Cold Bay 0745 AKST Jan 15
Kodiak 0750 AKST Jan 15
Sitka 0755 AKST Jan 15
Elfin Cove 0755 AKST Jan 15
Seward 0815 AKST Jan 15
Yakutat 0815 AKST Jan 15
Valdez 0830 AKST Jan 15
Craig 0835 AKST Jan 15
Cordova 0840 AKST Jan 15
Homer 0905 AKST Jan 15

* California
Fort Bragg 0735 PST Jan 15
Monterey 0735 PST Jan 15
Port San Luis 0740 PST Jan 15
Santa Barbara 0745 PST Jan 15
La Jolla 0750 PST Jan 15
Los Angeles Harb 0750 PST Jan 15
Newport Beach 0755 PST Jan 15
Oceanside 0755 PST Jan 15
Crescent City 0800 PST Jan 15
San Francisco 0810 PST Jan 15

* Oregon
Port Orford 0755 PST Jan 15
Brookings 0800 PST Jan 15
Charleston 0810 PST Jan 15
Newport 0830 PST Jan 15
Seaside 0845 PST Jan 15

* British Columbia
Langara 0830 PST Jan 15
Tofino 0850 PST Jan 15

* Washington
Long Beach 0835 PST Jan 15
La Push 0845 PST Jan 15
Neah Bay 0850 PST Jan 15
Westport 0850 PST Jan 15
Moclips 0855 PST Jan 15
Port Angeles 0930 PST Jan 15
Port Townsend 0955 PST Jan 15

OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY
--------------------------------
* No tsunami observations are available to report.

PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
---------------------------------

* Magnitude 1.0
* Origin Time 1927 AKST Jan 14 2022
2027 PST Jan 14 2022
0427 UTC Jan 15 2022
* Coordinates 20.5 South 175.4 West
* Depth 1 miles
* Location near the Tonga Islands

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
-------------------
Actions to protect human life and property will
vary within tsunami advisory areas.

If you are in a tsunami advisory area;

* Move out of the water, off the beach, and away from
harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays and inlets.

* Be alert to and follow instructions from your local
emergency officials because they may have more detailed or
specific information for your location.

* If you feel a strong earthquake or extended ground rolling
take immediate protective actions such as moving inland
and/or uphill preferably by foot.

* Boat operators,
* Where time and conditions permit, move your boat out to
sea to a depth of at least 180 feet.

* If at sea avoid entering shallow water, harbors,
marinas, bays, and inlets to avoid floating and
submerged debris and strong currents.

* Do not go to the shore to observe the tsunami.

* Do not return to the coast until local emergency officials
indicate it is safe to do so.

IMPACTS
-------
Impacts will vary at different locations in the advisory
areas.

If you are in a tsunami advisory area;

* A tsunami with strong waves and currents is possible.

* Waves and currents can drown or injure people who are
in the water.

* Currents at beaches and in harbors, marinas,
bays, and inlets may be especially dangerous.

* Some impacts may continue for many hours to days after
arrival of the first wave.

* The first wave may not be the largest so later waves may
be larger.

* Each wave may last 5 to 45 minutes as a wave encroaches
and recedes.

* Coasts facing all directions are threatened because the
waves can wrap around islands and headlands and into bays.

* Strong shaking or rolling of the ground indicates an
earthquake has occurred and a tsunami may be imminent.

* A rapidly receding or receded shoreline, unusual waves and
sounds, and strong currents are signs of a tsunami.

* The tsunami may appear as water moving rapidly out to sea,
a gentle rising tide like flood with no breaking wave,
as a series of breaking waves, or a frothy wall of water.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
--------------------------------------
* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.

* Pacific coastal residents outside California, Oregon,
Washington, British Columbia and Alaska should refer to the
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.

* This message will be updated within 30 minutes
09:25 PP SV avant #Tsunami via reports from Hawaii and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center : boats are up on the docks in Hawaii. Not seeing inundation.

West Coast residents be prepared for impacts in bays and harbors. Live-aboards seek shelter and high ground. Follow local instructions.
09:36 LUMOS - Jeremiah Have there been any advisories or warnings issued for Mexico or Central America? Or is it not expected to make it that far south. I can't find anything online.
09:38 PP SV avant There are no tsunami warning systems of note in Mexico and Central America. You need to extrapolate from the California warnings. We’re further away, so likely later and lower magnitude.
09:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
09:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Found a solution for rewrapping my wheels in the helm. Should never have to wrap them again now. Had them sprayed with Line-x in Tapachula.
09:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
09:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
09:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
10:10 SV Chimera [Photo]
10:10 SV Chimera [Photo]
10:12 SV Chimera Hookipa saying goodbye to Golfito. Safe travels.
10:23 PP SV avant Some #Tsunami observations are coming in now:

35 cm Nikolski AK
30 cm Atka AK
30 cm Adak AK
20 cm Monterey CA

Continue to monitor tsunami.gov for the most up-to-date information.
10:58 PP SV avant Tsunami Message Number 7

Earthquake Information
----------------------------------
Location: near the Tonga Islands
Lat: -20.500
Lon: -175.400
Magnitude: 1.0
Origin Time: 2022-01-15T04:26:30 UTC [PST, AKST]
Depth: 1 kilometers
----------------------------------
Advisory
The tsunami Advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from The Cal./Mexico Border to Attu, Alaska.

----------------------------------
Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing
strong currents or waves dangerous to people in or very near the
water is expected. Significant widespread inundation
is not expected for areas under an advisory. Currents may be
hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may
continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.
----------------------------------
Actions:
Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages for information on this event at tsunami.gov.

Additional Information and Next Update:
* The tsunami message will remain in effect until further notice.
* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
* This message will be updated in 60 minutes or sooner if the situation warrants.
11:45 PP SV avant Tsunami Message Number 8

Earthquake Information
----------------------------------
Location: near the Tonga Islands
Lat: -20.500
Lon: -175.400
Magnitude: 1.0
Origin Time: 2022-01-15T04:26:30 UTC [PST, AKST]
Depth: 1 kilometers
----------------------------------
Advisory
The tsunami Advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from The Cal./Mexico Border to Attu, Alaska.

----------------------------------
Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing
strong currents or waves dangerous to people in or very near the
water is expected. Significant widespread inundation
is not expected for areas under an advisory. Currents may be
hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may
continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.
----------------------------------
Actions:
Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages for information on this event at tsunami.gov.

Additional Information and Next Update:
* The tsunami message will remain in effect until further notice.
* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
* This message will be updated in 60 minutes or sooner if the situation warrants.
11:58 PP SV avant Report from Nuevo Vallarta “We just had waves enter Nuevo Vallarta harbour and reverse the outgoing tide twice for about 10 minutes each time”
12:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Any more details?
12:01 PP SV avant I’m sharing all I get!
12:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Roger that. Thanks.
12:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re in Colata de Campos wondering if we should go offshore. Thoughts?
12:09 PP SV avant If you’re in the bay on the east side, I would exit the bay and get off a more open coast and reanchor there. Bays like that can focus the tsunami and do strange things.

Open coasts are safer. 40’+ anchor depth is safer.
12:12 PP SV avant There was a small tsunami (2’) off Chiapas marina 5 years ago. The estuary focused the waves and they entered the marina and lifted the floating docks 6’ or so (completely off their pilings), and flooded the dry yard. These waves can do strange things.
12:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. Thanks. Preparing to move.
12:24 LUMOS - Jeremiah We are underway from Quepos to Bahia Herradura, Costa Rica. We have 13 miles to go. I have no experience being on the water during a Tsunami big or small so I can't tell if I should be concerned or not.
12:26 PP SV avant If you’re offshore in 100’+ waters, unlikely you will notice anything. Inshore in an anchorage or inlet, it can do a lot of things, few of them pleasant.
12:29 LUMOS - Jeremiah But we don't know when those waves would reach this part of the world?
12:30 PP SV avant Not exactly, poor warning systems here.
12:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce As Dickens would say, to get rid of the surplus population. That was tongue in cheek FYI.
12:44 PP SV avant [Photo]
12:46 PP SV avant Tsunami Message Number 9

Earthquake Information
----------------------------------
Location: near the Tonga Islands
Lat: -20.500
Lon: -175.400
Magnitude: 1.0
Origin Time: 2022-01-15T04:26:30 UTC [PST, AKST]
Depth: 1 kilometers
----------------------------------
Advisory
The tsunami Advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from The Cal./Mexico Border to Attu, Alaska.

----------------------------------
Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing
strong currents or waves dangerous to people in or very near the
water is expected. Significant widespread inundation
is not expected for areas under an advisory. Currents may be
hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may
continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.
----------------------------------
Actions:
Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages for information on this event at tsunami.gov.

Additional Information and Next Update:
* The tsunami message will remain in effect until further notice.
* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
* This message will be updated in 60 minutes or sooner if the situation warrants.
12:51 PP SV avant [Photo]
12:52 PP SV avant In Central America we’re 2-4 hours behind PV for wave impact for an event near Tonga. So it should be done and dusted by sunset.
12:53 Midnight B Richard https://unacostasegura.una.ac.cr/webServices/tsunamiViewer.php?pg=&sub=htmlViewer&idx=366
13:10 Aegis, Mary/Ian Still strong currents and mud in Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta
13:11 PP SV avant Expect ~ 2 hours or so. How long has it been now?
13:18 Aegis, Mary/Ian Probably pushing 2 hrs
13:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @SV Juliet-Charlie can you get us you contact info as we didn’t get a boat card from you. We’d love to stay in touch. You can PM us if you prefer.
14:24 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
14:24 nicole maison de sante From volcano eruption in Tonga: flooding in Santa Cruz, CA harbor
14:45 Alamos After a decent sized dehumidifier for a friend in the marina? Suggestions?
14:47 RED ROVER-Alison Hello all, just getting cell service and seeing the tsunami news. We are 3 to 3.5 hours out of Chiapas, completing a very calm Tehuantepec crossing. Any thoughts on potential timing here welcome. I see the comment about after PV...is that southern Mexico or CR or Panama? Gracias.
15:01 PP SV avant PV = Puerto Vallarta, Banderas bay. They should get it before you, indeed have already seen it start.
15:01 No Regrets Lynette Glad the tpec was kind to you. Yes, we left Caleta de Campos 6 hours early just to get in deep water. Right after we left a navy or CG boat came roaring out of the bay. We’re assuming, I know, that’s not gestalt, that the had come in to warn the people about the tsunami. Could be wrong though.
15:02 RED ROVER-Alison No sorry, I understood PV is Puerto Vallarta. Typing fast. Meaning, Chiapas included in your Central America grouping. Sorry! Sometimes my thoughts don't come out correctly. :)
15:03 PP SV avant Please post when it stops. ;)
15:05 PP SV avant I’m estimating it should be pretty much over at sunset. Sounds like your timing would get you there about then. Call marina while in open water (like phone now) and check status.
15:07 RED ROVER-Alison We will give them a shout. Just need a bit more service to do a call. Appreciate the insight. Thank you.
15:10 Aegis, Mary/Ian It has settled down here in Nuevo. The mud is still really stirred up.
15:10 Aegis, Mary/Ian Peaked 1-2 hours ago.
15:11 Aegis, Mary/Ian Actually maybe up to 3 hrs ago
15:12 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Vía sin nombre, Bahia Principal, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.857586,-97.062787&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:13 PP SV avant ESTIMATED TIMES OF ARRIVAL
--------------------------

* ESTIMATED TIMES OF ARRIVAL -ETA- OF THE INITIAL TSUNAMI WAVE
FOR PLACES WITH A POTENTIAL TSUNAMI THREAT. ACTUAL ARRIVAL
TIMES MAY DIFFER AND THE INITIAL WAVE MAY NOT BE THE
LARGEST. A TSUNAMI IS A SERIES OF WAVES AND THE TIME BETWEEN
WAVES CAN BE FIVE MINUTES TO ONE HOUR.

LOCATION REGION COORDINATES ETA(UTC)
------------------------------------------------------------
BUSAN REPUBLIC OF KORE 35.0N 129.1E 1906 01/15
PUERTO SANDINO NICARAGUA 12.2N 86.8W 1909 01/15
IQUIQUE CHILE 20.2S 70.1W 1912 01/15
MOLLENDO PERU 17.1S 72.0W 1912 01/15
WENZHOU CHINA 27.8N 121.2E 1914 01/15
SANDAKAN MALAYSIA 5.9N 118.1E 1915 01/15
PUERTO QUEPOS COSTA RICA 9.4N 84.2W 1916 01/15
CABO MATAPALO COSTA RICA 8.4N 83.3W 1917 01/15
ARICA CHILE 18.5S 70.3W 1919 01/15
SAN JUAN DL SUR NICARAGUA 11.2N 85.9W 1919 01/15
QUANZHOU CHINA 24.8N 118.8E 1924 01/15
CHIMBOTE PERU 9.0S 78.8W 1924 01/15
PUNTA BURICA PANAMA 8.0N 82.9W 1928 01/15
PUERTO MONTT CHILE 41.5S 73.0W 1928 01/15
PIMENTAL PERU 6.9S 80.0W 1936 01/15
ESMERELDAS ECUADOR 1.2N 79.8W 1939 01/15
AMAPALA HONDURAS 13.2N 87.6W 1939 01/15
SAN FELIPE MEXICO 31.0N 114.8W 1952 01/15
TUMACO COLOMBIA 1.8N 78.9W 1957 01/15
HONG KONG CHINA 22.3N 114.2E 2001 01/15
KOTA KINABALU MALAYSIA 6.0N 116.0E 2006 01/15
PUNTA MALA PANAMA 7.5N 80.0W 2007 01/15
BAHIA SOLANO COLOMBIA 6.3N 77.4W 2015 01/15
PUERTO PINA PANAMA 7.4N 78.0W 2016 01/15
UST KAHYRYUZOVO RUSSIA 57.1N 156.7E 2017 01/15
PUERTO WILLIAMS CHILE 54.9S 67.6W 2017 01/15
ALEXANDROVSK SA RUSSIA 50.9N 142.1E 2018 01/15
OKHOTSK RUSSIA 59.3N 143.2E 2032 01/15
BUENAVENTURA COLOMBIA 3.8N 77.2W 2041 01/15
MUARA BRUNEI 5.0N 115.1E 2042 01/15
KEPULAUAN RIAU INDONESIA 4.0N 108.5E 2117 01/15
BINTULU MALAYSIA 3.2N 113.0E 2157 01/15
BALBOA HEIGHTS PANAMA 9.0N 79.6W 2227 01/15
SHANGHAI CHINA 31.2N 122.3E 2229 01/15
15:15 PP SV avant TSUNAMI OBSERVATIONS
--------------------

* THE FOLLOWING ARE TSUNAMI WAVE OBSERVATIONS FROM COASTAL
AND/OR DEEP-OCEAN SEA LEVEL GAUGES AT THE INDICATED
LOCATIONS. THE MAXIMUM TSUNAMI HEIGHT IS MEASURED WITH
RESPECT TO THE NORMAL TIDE LEVEL.

GAUGE TIME OF MAXIMUM WAVE
COORDINATES MEASURE TSUNAMI PERIOD
GAUGE LOCATION LAT LON (UTC) HEIGHT (MIN)
-------------------------------------------------------------
COQUIMBO CL 30.0S 71.3W 1939 1.08M/ 3.5FT 18
MATARANI PE 17.0S 72.1W 1935 0.31M/ 1.0FT 24
TALARA PE 4.6S 81.3W 1918 0.34M/ 1.1FT 18
CALLAO LA-PUNTA PE 12.1S 77.2W 1939 0.28M/ 0.9FT 18
QUINTERO CL 32.8S 71.5W 1846 0.52M/ 1.7FT 12
TALCAHUANO CL 36.7S 73.1W 1858 0.35M/ 1.2FT 46
BUCALEMU CL 34.6S 72.0W 1937 0.52M/ 1.7FT 08
BAHIA MANSA CL 40.6S 73.7W 1815 1.03M/ 3.4FT 16
CORRAL CL 39.9S 73.4W 1909 0.80M/ 2.6FT 26
QUEPOS CR 9.4N 84.2W 1953 0.11M/ 0.4FT 30
SANTACRUZ GALAPAGOS 0.7S 90.3W 1903 0.75M/ 2.5FT 18
PUERTO VALLARTA MX 20.7N 105.2W 1820 0.39M/ 1.3FT 78
PUERTO MADERO MX 14.7N 92.4W 1914 0.21M/ 0.7FT 32
ROCKPORT TX 28.0N 97.0W 1338 0.04M/ 0.1FT 64
MAYAGUEZ PR 18.2N 67.2W 1633 0.06M/ 0.2FT 28
DESHAIES GUADELOUPE 16.3N 61.8W 1741 0.06M/ 0.2FT 06
LIMETREE VI 17.7N 64.8W 1615 0.04M/ 0.1FT 14
MONA ISLAND PR 18.1N 67.9W 1601 0.12M/ 0.4FT 08
ISLA MUJERES MX 21.3N 86.7W 1744 0.03M/ 0.1FT 24
PUERTO MORELOS MX 20.9N 86.9W 1730 0.03M/ 0.1FT 30
HALEIWA HI 21.6N 158.1W 1717 0.41M/ 1.3FT 18
YAKUTAT AK 59.5N 139.7W 1748 0.22M/ 0.7FT 20
MEJILLONES CL 23.1S 70.5W 1518 0.20M/ 0.7FT 22
ZIHUATANEJO MX 17.6N 101.6W 1724 0.46M/ 1.5FT 18
ACAPULCO MX 16.8N 99.9W 1707 0.13M/ 0.4FT 48
PATACHE CL 20.8S 70.2W 1633 0.15M/ 0.5FT 18
CHANARAL CL 26.4S 70.6W 1436 0.19M/ 0.6FT 32
CHICHIJIMA JP 27.1N 142.2E 1344 0.74M/ 2.4FT 14
VODOPADNAYA RU 51.7N 158.0E 1434 0.45M/ 1.5FT 12
KUSHIRO JP 43.0N 144.4E 1411 0.40M/ 1.3FT 42
TOSASHIMIZU SHIKOKU 32.8N 133.0E 1537 0.93M/ 3.0FT 30
OMAEZAKI HONSHU JP 34.6N 138.2E 1526 0.71M/ 2.3FT 22
EASTER CL 27.2S 109.4W 1530 0.32M/ 1.0FT 04
DART 46403 52.7N 156.8W 1431 0.06M/ 0.2FT 14
DART 46409 55.3N 148.6W 1520 0.04M/ 0.1FT 14
DUTCH HBR UNALASKA 53.9N 166.5W 1452 0.09M/ 0.3FT 36
KING COVE AK 55.1N 162.3W 1449 0.32M/ 1.1FT 16
ATKA AK 52.2N 174.2W 1358 0.22M/ 0.7FT 20
NIKOLSKI AK 52.9N 168.9W 1528 0.36M/ 1.2FT 12
LIHOU REEF AU 17.1S 152.1E 1241 0.12M/ 0.4FT 14
GOLD COAST SAND BYP 27.9S 153.4E 1135 0.70M/ 2.3FT 42
PORT KEMBLA AU 34.5S 150.9E 1206 0.39M/ 1.3FT 32
TWOFOLD BAY AU 37.1S 149.9E 1205 0.67M/ 2.2FT 48
SPRING BAY AU 42.5S 147.9E 1041 0.35M/ 1.1FT 70
HIVA OA MARQUESAS 9.8S 139.0W 1026 0.53M/ 1.8FT 12
NUKU HIVA MARQUESAS 8.9S 140.1W 1055 0.67M/ 2.2FT 12
HANALEI HI 22.2N 159.5W 1233 0.82M/ 2.7FT 14
KAHULUI MAUI 20.9N 156.5W 1228 0.83M/ 2.7FT 20
RIKITEA PF 23.1S 135.0W 1038 0.21M/ 0.7FT 14
HUAHINE PF 16.7S 151.0W 0813 0.53M/ 1.8FT 12
NAURU 0.5S 166.9E 1118 0.15M/ 0.5FT 04
GISBORNE EASTLAND N 38.7S 178.0E 1141 0.68M/ 2.2FT 42
KAWAIHAE HAWAII 20.0N 155.8W 1132 0.37M/ 1.2FT 10
HONOKOHAU HI 19.7N 156.0W 1145 0.34M/ 1.1FT 10
HONOLULU OAHU 21.3N 157.9W 1112 0.12M/ 0.4FT 14
BARBERS PT HI 21.3N 158.1W 1135 0.19M/ 0.6FT 04
MAKAI PIER WAIMANAL 21.3N 157.7W 1128 0.28M/ 0.9FT 10
HILO HAWAII 19.7N 155.1W 0929 0.10M/ 0.3FT 16
NAWILIWILI KAUAI 22.0N 159.4W 1057 0.31M/ 1.0FT 12
HIENGHENE NEW CALED 20.7S 164.9E 0910 0.45M/ 1.5FT 10
VANUATU 17.8S 168.3E 0924 1.41M/ 4.6FT 20
RAROTONGA CK 21.2S 159.8W 0853 0.90M/ 3.0FT 02
GREAT BARRIER IS NZ 36.2S 175.5E 0849 0.70M/ 2.3FT 10
OWENGA CHATHAM NZ 44.0S 176.4W 0902 0.44M/ 1.4FT 40
KINGSTON NORFOLK IS 29.1S 168.0E 0840 0.78M/ 2.6FT 10
LUGANVILLE VU 15.5S 167.2E 0826 0.37M/ 1.2FT 24
OUINNE NEW CALEDONI 22.0S 166.7E 0826 1.13M/ 3.7FT 08
THIO NEW CALEDONIA 21.6S 166.2E 0819 0.57M/ 1.9FT 20
LIFOU NEW CALEDONIA 20.9S 167.3E 0746 0.89M/ 2.9FT 16
EAST CAPE NZ 37.6S 178.2E 0834 0.26M/ 0.8FT 08
DART 01002 29.7S 175.0W 0542 0.10M/ 0.3FT 28
DART 01001 36.0S 177.7W 0612 0.07M/ 0.2FT 24
SUVA VITI LEVU FJ 18.1S 178.4E 0633 0.26M/ 0.9FT 18
DART 01003 23.4S 173.4W 0442 0.12M/ 0.4FT 42
NUKUALOFA TO 21.1S 175.2W 0516 0.82M/ 2.7FT 06
PAGO PAGO AS 14.3S 170.7W 0531 0.62M/ 2.0FT 16
APIA UPOLU WS 13.8S 171.8W 0551 0.17M/ 0.5FT 18

15:28 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you so much.
15:33 PP SV avant Puerto madero saw the arrival at 1914 UTC. It’s 2130 UTC now, so it should be pretty much over there.

Apparently they saw a 1.3’ wave.
15:34 PP SV avant Puerto madero being the same place as Puerto Chiapas.
15:36 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you! Still trying to get them on the phone. :)
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15:43 RED ROVER Kevin We departed Huatulco yesterday just after noon and will arrive Chiapas about 5:30pm tonight. We left as the t-pec winds were dieing out, running east along the coast for 40nm. At that time the seas laid down to near calm and we made our turn to go directly to Chiapas. It was fascinating to see how quickly the sea state dropped to nearly flat for our crossing, one of the calmest passages we've had - ever. Photos above show last night's sunset, moon about 2am, a cloud with internal lighting and sunrise this am. Nice to have a beautiful, calm passage across.
15:43 RED ROVER-Alison Also Rob, so I can learn from you, where did you find the great report you shared? Thanks!
15:46 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Video]
15:47 ALKA - Julius On the way from Bocas del Toro to Rio Chagres we'd lost 6 squid lures in total, sometimes with thick swivels etc. On the last hit I saw that actually dolphins are getting back our catch! :)
15:48 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz This is A dock at Paradise Village. We’ve been having them all day. It’s like a 6 hour ride swing in 10 minutes
15:51 PP SV avant Wow.
15:56 RED ROVER Kevin @Josh-Iron Calculus are you at the marina this afternoon?
15:59 PP SV avant It’s from the unesco tsunami warning centre. They don’t post them anywhere, but you can subscribe here: https://lists.unesco.org/wws/subscribe/tsunami-information-ioc

Having said that, the system is imperfect and it’s infrastructure is poor. The first unesco warnings didn’t come out until 1547 local for me, several hours after the USA warnings were out. Apparently this is because it’s a semi automated system based on earthquakes, and this is a volcano based tsunami (which they didn’t plan for in the system). But I suggest all Posse members subscribe for alerts.
15:59 RED ROVER-Alison Fantastic. Thank you one more time. Subscribing.
16:04 PP SV avant TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 8
NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER HONOLULU HI
2146 UTC SAT JAN 15 2022

..PTWC TSUNAMI THREAT MESSAGE...

**** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****

THIS MESSAGE IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATION ONLY IN SUPPORT OF THE
UNESCO/IOC PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING AND MITIGATION SYSTEM AND IS
MEANT FOR NATIONAL AUTHORITIES IN EACH COUNTRY OF THAT SYSTEM.

NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF
ALERT FOR EACH COUNTRY AND MAY ISSUE ADDITIONAL OR MORE REFINED
INFORMATION.

**** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****

THE TSUNAMI FORECAST IS UNCHANGED IN THIS MESSAGE.

PRELIMINARY VOLCANO PARAMETERS
---------------------------------

* ORIGIN TIME 0427 UTC JAN 15 2022
* COORDINATES 20.5 SOUTH 175.4 WEST
* LOCATION TONGA

EVALUATION
----------

* A VOLCANIC ERUPTION OCCURRED IN
THE TONGA ISLANDS AT 0427 UTC ON SATURDAY JANUARY 15 2022.

* BASED ON SUBSEQUENT SEA LEVEL READINGS... WIDESPREAD
HAZARDOUS TSUNAMI WAVES ARE POSSIBLE.

TSUNAMI THREAT FORECAST
-----------------------

* HAZARDOUS TSUNAMI WAVES FROM THIS EARTHQUAKE ARE POSSIBLE
WITHIN THE NEXT THREE HOURS ALONG SOME COASTS OF

TONGA... NIUE... FIJI... WALLIS AND FUTUNA...
SAMOA... KERMADEC ISLANDS... TOKELAU... COOK
ISLANDS... VANUATU... TUVALU... NEW ZEALAND... KIRIBATI...
HOWLAND AND BAKER... NEW CALEDONIA... FRENCH POLYNESIA...
JARVIS ISLAND... SOLOMON ISLANDS... PALMYRA ISLAND...
NAURU... MARSHALL ISLANDS... KOSRAE... JOHNSTON ISLAND...
PAPUA NEW GUINEA... AUSTRALIA... PITCAIRN... POHNPEI...
WAKE ISLAND... NORTHWEST HAWAII... MIDWAY
ISLAND... ANTARCTICA... CHUUK... MINAMITORISHIMA...
INDONESIA... YAP... CHILE...
JAPAN... PALAU... RUSSIA... PHILIPPINES... MEXICO...
TAIWAN... DPR OF KOREA... REPUBLIC OF KOREA... ECUADOR...
COSTA RICA... CHINA... GUATEMALA... EL SALVADOR... PERU...
VIETNAM... MALAYSIA... NICARAGUA... PANAMA... HONDURAS...
COLOMBIA AND BRUNEI

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
-------------------

* GOVERNMENT AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THREATENED COASTAL AREAS
SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO INFORM AND INSTRUCT ANY COASTAL
POPULATIONS AT RISK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR OWN
EVALUATION... PROCEDURES AND THE LEVEL OF THREAT.

* PERSONS LOCATED IN THREATENED COASTAL AREAS SHOULD STAY ALERT
FOR INFORMATION AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM NATIONAL AND
LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

ESTIMATED TIMES OF ARRIVAL
--------------------------

* ESTIMATED TIMES OF ARRIVAL -ETA- OF THE INITIAL TSUNAMI WAVE
FOR PLACES WITH A POTENTIAL TSUNAMI THREAT. ACTUAL ARRIVAL
TIMES MAY DIFFER AND THE INITIAL WAVE MAY NOT BE THE
LARGEST. A TSUNAMI IS A SERIES OF WAVES AND THE TIME BETWEEN
WAVES CAN BE FIVE MINUTES TO ONE HOUR.

LOCATION REGION COORDINATES ETA(UTC)
------------------------------------------------------------
KEPULAUAN RIAU INDONESIA 4.0N 108.5E 2117 01/15
BINTULU MALAYSIA 3.2N 113.0E 2157 01/15
BALBOA HEIGHTS PANAMA 9.0N 79.6W 2227 01/15
SHANGHAI CHINA 31.2N 122.3E 2229 01/15
VINH VIETNAM 18.6N 105.7E 2316 01/15
INCHON REPUBLIC OF KORE 37.3N 126.4E 0004 01/16

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* A TSUNAMI IS A SERIES OF WAVES. THE TIME BETWEEN WAVE CRESTS
CAN VARY FROM 5 MINUTES TO AN HOUR. THE HAZARD MAY PERSIST
FOR MANY HOURS OR LONGER AFTER THE INITIAL WAVE.

* IMPACTS CAN VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM ONE SECTION OF COAST TO
THE NEXT DUE TO LOCAL BATHYMETRY AND THE SHAPE AND ELEVATION
OF THE SHORELINE.

* IMPACTS CAN ALSO VARY DEPENDING UPON THE STATE OF THE TIDE AT
THE TIME OF THE MAXIMUM TSUNAMI WAVES.

* PERSONS CAUGHT IN THE WATER OF A TSUNAMI MAY DROWN... BE
CRUSHED BY DEBRIS IN THE WATER... OR BE SWEPT OUT TO SEA.

TSUNAMI OBSERVATIONS
--------------------

* THE FOLLOWING ARE TSUNAMI WAVE OBSERVATIONS FROM COASTAL
AND/OR DEEP-OCEAN SEA LEVEL GAUGES AT THE INDICATED
LOCATIONS. THE MAXIMUM TSUNAMI HEIGHT IS MEASURED WITH
RESPECT TO THE NORMAL TIDE LEVEL.

GAUGE TIME OF MAXIMUM WAVE
COORDINATES MEASURE TSUNAMI PERIOD
GAUGE LOCATION LAT LON (UTC) HEIGHT (MIN)
-------------------------------------------------------------
ABURATSU JP 31.6N 131.4E 1642 0.65M/ 2.1FT 28
PICHIDANGUI CL 32.1S 71.5W 2012 0.71M/ 2.3FT 12
TOCOPILLA CL 22.1S 70.2W 2015 0.51M/ 1.7FT 14
TALTAL CL 25.4S 70.5W 2012 0.49M/ 1.6FT 22
CHANARAL CL 26.4S 70.6W 2114 1.74M/ 5.7FT 20
CALLAO LA-PUNTA PE 12.1S 77.2W 2052 0.68M/ 2.2FT 18
HAKODATE JP 41.8N 140.7E 1936 0.33M/ 1.1FT 28
KUSHIMOTO JP 33.5N 135.8E 1629 0.96M/ 3.1FT 14
MERA JP 34.9N 139.8E 1714 0.53M/ 1.7FT 18
OFUNATO HONSHU JP 39.0N 141.8E 1744 0.29M/ 1.0FT 14
SAIPAN US 15.2N 145.7E 1627 0.11M/ 0.4FT 10
PUERTO MELINKA CL 43.9S 73.7W 1947 0.11M/ 0.4FT 18
LA LIBERTAD EC 2.2S 80.9W 2103 0.60M/ 2.0FT 30
PISAGUA CL 19.6S 70.2W 2058 0.26M/ 0.9FT 16
ESPERANCE AU 33.9S 121.9E 1721 0.17M/ 0.6FT 36
OUVEA NEW CALEDONIA 20.5S 166.6E 0823 0.39M/ 1.3FT 24
PORTLAND AU 38.3S 141.6E 1934 0.15M/ 0.5FT 52
PORT NAPIER NZ 39.5S 176.9E 1943 0.35M/ 1.2FT 36
BURNIE TASMANIA AU 41.1S 145.9E 1721 0.26M/ 0.8FT 22
COCOS ISLAND CR 5.6N 87.0W 2030 0.01M/ 0.0FT 02
PUERTO ANGEL MX 15.7N 96.5W 2053 0.38M/ 1.2FT 04
WINTER HARBOUR CA 50.5N 128.0W 1740 0.28M/ 0.9FT 66
HENSLUNG COVE CA 54.2N 133.0W 1731 0.23M/ 0.8FT 28
PORT ALEXANDER AK 56.2N 134.6W 2056 0.34M/ 1.1FT 08
JACKSON BAY NZ 44.0S 168.6E 1233 0.91M/ 3.0FT 34
WELLINGTON NZ 41.3S 174.8E 1950 0.18M/ 0.6FT 32
NORTH CAPE NZ 34.4S 173.0E 0917 0.69M/ 2.3FT 06
ISHIGAKIJIMA JP 24.3N 124.2E 1509 0.15M/ 0.5FT 16
DART 32402 26.7S 74.0W 1936 0.09M/ 0.3FT 30
VERNADSKY UK 65.2S 64.3W 1740 0.28M/ 0.9FT 06
ANTARCTICA BASE PRA 62.5S 59.7W 1851 0.27M/ 0.9FT 32
COQUIMBO CL 30.0S 71.3W 1939 1.08M/ 3.5FT 18
MATARANI PE 17.0S 72.1W 1935 0.31M/ 1.0FT 24
TALARA PE 4.6S 81.3W 1918 0.34M/ 1.1FT 18
QUINTERO CL 32.8S 71.5W 1846 0.52M/ 1.7FT 12
TALCAHUANO CL 36.7S 73.1W 1858 0.35M/ 1.2FT 46
BUCALEMU CL 34.6S 72.0W 1937 0.52M/ 1.7FT 08
BAHIA MANSA CL 40.6S 73.7W 1815 1.03M/ 3.4FT 16
CORRAL CL 39.9S 73.4W 1909 0.80M/ 2.6FT 26
QUEPOS CR 9.4N 84.2W 1953 0.11M/ 0.4FT 30
SANTACRUZ GALAPAGOS 0.7S 90.3W 1903 0.75M/ 2.5FT 18
HALEIWA HI 21.6N 158.1W 1717 0.41M/ 1.3FT 18
YAKUTAT AK 59.5N 139.7W 1748 0.22M/ 0.7FT 20
MEJILLONES CL 23.1S 70.5W 1518 0.20M/ 0.7FT 22
ZIHUATANEJO MX 17.6N 101.6W 1724 0.46M/ 1.5FT 18
ACAPULCO MX 16.8N 99.9W 1707 0.13M/ 0.4FT 48
PATACHE CL 20.8S 70.2W 1633 0.15M/ 0.5FT 18
CHICHIJIMA JP 27.1N 142.2E 1344 0.74M/ 2.4FT 14
VODOPADNAYA RU 51.7N 158.0E 1434 0.45M/ 1.5FT 12
KUSHIRO JP 43.0N 144.4E 1411 0.40M/ 1.3FT 42
TOSASHIMIZU SHIKOKU 32.8N 133.0E 1537 0.93M/ 3.0FT 30
OMAEZAKI HONSHU JP 34.6N 138.2E 1526 0.71M/ 2.3FT 22
EASTER CL 27.2S 109.4W 1530 0.32M/ 1.0FT 04
DART 46403 52.7N 156.8W 1431 0.06M/ 0.2FT 14
DART 46409 55.3N 148.6W 1520 0.04M/ 0.1FT 14
DUTCH HBR UNALASKA 53.9N 166.5W 1452 0.09M/ 0.3FT 36
KING COVE AK 55.1N 162.3W 1449 0.32M/ 1.1FT 16
ATKA AK 52.2N 174.2W 1358 0.22M/ 0.7FT 20
NIKOLSKI AK 52.9N 168.9W 1528 0.36M/ 1.2FT 12
LIHOU REEF AU 17.1S 152.1E 1241 0.12M/ 0.4FT 14
GOLD COAST SAND BYP 27.9S 153.4E 1135 0.70M/ 2.3FT 42
PORT KEMBLA AU 34.5S 150.9E 1206 0.39M/ 1.3FT 32
TWOFOLD BAY AU 37.1S 149.9E 1205 0.67M/ 2.2FT 48
SPRING BAY AU 42.5S 147.9E 1041 0.35M/ 1.1FT 70
HIVA OA MARQUESAS 9.8S 139.0W 1026 0.53M/ 1.8FT 12
NUKU HIVA MARQUESAS 8.9S 140.1W 1055 0.67M/ 2.2FT 12
HANALEI HI 22.2N 159.5W 1233 0.82M/ 2.7FT 14
KAHULUI MAUI 20.9N 156.5W 1228 0.83M/ 2.7FT 20
RIKITEA PF 23.1S 135.0W 1038 0.21M/ 0.7FT 14
HUAHINE PF 16.7S 151.0W 0813 0.53M/ 1.8FT 12
NAURU 0.5S 166.9E 1118 0.15M/ 0.5FT 04
GISBORNE EASTLAND N 38.7S 178.0E 1141 0.68M/ 2.2FT 42
KAWAIHAE HAWAII 20.0N 155.8W 1132 0.37M/ 1.2FT 10
HONOKOHAU HI 19.7N 156.0W 1145 0.34M/ 1.1FT 10
HONOLULU OAHU 21.3N 157.9W 1112 0.12M/ 0.4FT 14
BARBERS PT HI 21.3N 158.1W 1135 0.19M/ 0.6FT 04
MAKAI PIER WAIMANAL 21.3N 157.7W 1128 0.28M/ 0.9FT 10
HILO HAWAII 19.7N 155.1W 0929 0.10M/ 0.3FT 16
NAWILIWILI KAUAI 22.0N 159.4W 1057 0.31M/ 1.0FT 12
HIENGHENE NEW CALED 20.7S 164.9E 0910 0.45M/ 1.5FT 10
VANUATU 17.8S 168.3E 0924 1.41M/ 4.6FT 20
RAROTONGA CK 21.2S 159.8W 0853 0.90M/ 3.0FT 02
GREAT BARRIER IS NZ 36.2S 175.5E 0849 0.70M/ 2.3FT 10
OWENGA CHATHAM NZ 44.0S 176.4W 0902 0.44M/ 1.4FT 40
KINGSTON NORFOLK IS 29.1S 168.0E 0840 0.78M/ 2.6FT 10
LUGANVILLE VU 15.5S 167.2E 0826 0.37M/ 1.2FT 24
OUINNE NEW CALEDONI 22.0S 166.7E 0826 1.13M/ 3.7FT 08
THIO NEW CALEDO
16:09 PP SV avant TSUNAMI OBSERVATIONS
--------------------

* THE FOLLOWING ARE TSUNAMI WAVE OBSERVATIONS FROM COASTAL
AND/OR DEEP-OCEAN SEA LEVEL GAUGES AT THE INDICATED
LOCATIONS. THE MAXIMUM TSUNAMI HEIGHT IS MEASURED WITH
RESPECT TO THE NORMAL TIDE LEVEL.

GAUGE TIME OF MAXIMUM WAVE
COORDINATES MEASURE TSUNAMI PERIOD
GAUGE LOCATION LAT LON (UTC) HEIGHT (MIN)
-------------------------------------------------------------
ABURATSU JP 31.6N 131.4E 1642 0.65M/ 2.1FT 28
PICHIDANGUI CL 32.1S 71.5W 2012 0.71M/ 2.3FT 12
TOCOPILLA CL 22.1S 70.2W 2015 0.51M/ 1.7FT 14
TALTAL CL 25.4S 70.5W 2012 0.49M/ 1.6FT 22
CHANARAL CL 26.4S 70.6W 2114 1.74M/ 5.7FT 20
CALLAO LA-PUNTA PE 12.1S 77.2W 2052 0.68M/ 2.2FT 18
HAKODATE JP 41.8N 140.7E 1936 0.33M/ 1.1FT 28
KUSHIMOTO JP 33.5N 135.8E 1629 0.96M/ 3.1FT 14
MERA JP 34.9N 139.8E 1714 0.53M/ 1.7FT 18
OFUNATO HONSHU JP 39.0N 141.8E 1744 0.29M/ 1.0FT 14
SAIPAN US 15.2N 145.7E 1627 0.11M/ 0.4FT 10
PUERTO MELINKA CL 43.9S 73.7W 1947 0.11M/ 0.4FT 18
LA LIBERTAD EC 2.2S 80.9W 2103 0.60M/ 2.0FT 30
PISAGUA CL 19.6S 70.2W 2058 0.26M/ 0.9FT 16
ESPERANCE AU 33.9S 121.9E 1721 0.17M/ 0.6FT 36
OUVEA NEW CALEDONIA 20.5S 166.6E 0823 0.39M/ 1.3FT 24
PORTLAND AU 38.3S 141.6E 1934 0.15M/ 0.5FT 52
PORT NAPIER NZ 39.5S 176.9E 1943 0.35M/ 1.2FT 36
BURNIE TASMANIA AU 41.1S 145.9E 1721 0.26M/ 0.8FT 22
COCOS ISLAND CR 5.6N 87.0W 2030 0.01M/ 0.0FT 02
PUERTO ANGEL MX 15.7N 96.5W 2053 0.38M/ 1.2FT 04
WINTER HARBOUR CA 50.5N 128.0W 1740 0.28M/ 0.9FT 66
HENSLUNG COVE CA 54.2N 133.0W 1731 0.23M/ 0.8FT 28
PORT ALEXANDER AK 56.2N 134.6W 2056 0.34M/ 1.1FT 08
JACKSON BAY NZ 44.0S 168.6E 1233 0.91M/ 3.0FT 34
WELLINGTON NZ 41.3S 174.8E 1950 0.18M/ 0.6FT 32
NORTH CAPE NZ 34.4S 173.0E 0917 0.69M/ 2.3FT 06
ISHIGAKIJIMA JP 24.3N 124.2E 1509 0.15M/ 0.5FT 16
DART 32402 26.7S 74.0W 1936 0.09M/ 0.3FT 30
VERNADSKY UK 65.2S 64.3W 1740 0.28M/ 0.9FT 06
ANTARCTICA BASE PRA 62.5S 59.7W 1851 0.27M/ 0.9FT 32
COQUIMBO CL 30.0S 71.3W 1939 1.08M/ 3.5FT 18
MATARANI PE 17.0S 72.1W 1935 0.31M/ 1.0FT 24
TALARA PE 4.6S 81.3W 1918 0.34M/ 1.1FT 18
QUINTERO CL 32.8S 71.5W 1846 0.52M/ 1.7FT 12
TALCAHUANO CL 36.7S 73.1W 1858 0.35M/ 1.2FT 46
BUCALEMU CL 34.6S 72.0W 1937 0.52M/ 1.7FT 08
BAHIA MANSA CL 40.6S 73.7W 1815 1.03M/ 3.4FT 16
CORRAL CL 39.9S 73.4W 1909 0.80M/ 2.6FT 26
QUEPOS CR 9.4N 84.2W 1953 0.11M/ 0.4FT 30
SANTACRUZ GALAPAGOS 0.7S 90.3W 1903 0.75M/ 2.5FT 18
HALEIWA HI 21.6N 158.1W 1717 0.41M/ 1.3FT 18
YAKUTAT AK 59.5N 139.7W 1748 0.22M/ 0.7FT 20
MEJILLONES CL 23.1S 70.5W 1518 0.20M/ 0.7FT 22
ZIHUATANEJO MX 17.6N 101.6W 1724 0.46M/ 1.5FT 18
ACAPULCO MX 16.8N 99.9W 1707 0.13M/ 0.4FT 48
PATACHE CL 20.8S 70.2W 1633 0.15M/ 0.5FT 18
CHICHIJIMA JP 27.1N 142.2E 1344 0.74M/ 2.4FT 14
VODOPADNAYA RU 51.7N 158.0E 1434 0.45M/ 1.5FT 12
KUSHIRO JP 43.0N 144.4E 1411 0.40M/ 1.3FT 42
TOSASHIMIZU SHIKOKU 32.8N 133.0E 1537 0.93M/ 3.0FT 30
OMAEZAKI HONSHU JP 34.6N 138.2E 1526 0.71M/ 2.3FT 22
EASTER CL 27.2S 109.4W 1530 0.32M/ 1.0FT 04
DART 46403 52.7N 156.8W 1431 0.06M/ 0.2FT 14
DART 46409 55.3N 148.6W 1520 0.04M/ 0.1FT 14
DUTCH HBR UNALASKA 53.9N 166.5W 1452 0.09M/ 0.3FT 36
KING COVE AK 55.1N 162.3W 1449 0.32M/ 1.1FT 16
ATKA AK 52.2N 174.2W 1358 0.22M/ 0.7FT 20
NIKOLSKI AK 52.9N 168.9W 1528 0.36M/ 1.2FT 12
LIHOU REEF AU 17.1S 152.1E 1241 0.12M/ 0.4FT 14
GOLD COAST SAND BYP 27.9S 153.4E 1135 0.70M/ 2.3FT 42
PORT KEMBLA AU 34.5S 150.9E 1206 0.39M/ 1.3FT 32
TWOFOLD BAY AU 37.1S 149.9E 1205 0.67M/ 2.2FT 48
SPRING BAY AU 42.5S 147.9E 1041 0.35M/ 1.1FT 70
HIVA OA MARQUESAS 9.8S 139.0W 1026 0.53M/ 1.8FT 12
NUKU HIVA MARQUESAS 8.9S 140.1W 1055 0.67M/ 2.2FT 12
HANALEI HI 22.2N 159.5W 1233 0.82M/ 2.7FT 14
KAHULUI MAUI 20.9N 156.5W 1228 0.83M/ 2.7FT 20
RIKITEA PF 23.1S 135.0W 1038 0.21M/ 0.7FT 14
HUAHINE PF 16.7S 151.0W 0813 0.53M/ 1.8FT 12
NAURU 0.5S 166.9E 1118 0.15M/ 0.5FT 04
GISBORNE EASTLAND N 38.7S 178.0E 1141 0.68M/ 2.2FT 42
KAWAIHAE HAWAII 20.0N 155.8W 1132 0.37M/ 1.2FT 10
HONOKOHAU HI 19.7N 156.0W 1145 0.34M/ 1.1FT 10
HONOLULU OAHU 21.3N 157.9W 1112 0.12M/ 0.4FT 14
BARBERS PT HI 21.3N 158.1W 1135 0.19M/ 0.6FT 04
MAKAI PIER WAIMANAL 21.3N 157.7W 1128 0.28M/ 0.9FT 10
HILO HAWAII 19.7N 155.1W 0929 0.10M/ 0.3FT 16
NAWILIWILI KAUAI 22.0N 159.4W 1057 0.31M/ 1.0FT 12
HIENGHENE NEW CALED 20.7S 164.9E 0910 0.45M/ 1.5FT 10
VANUATU 17.8S 168.3E 0924 1.41M/ 4.6FT 20
RAROTONGA CK 21.2S 159.8W 0853 0.90M/ 3.0FT 02
GREAT BARRIER IS NZ 36.2S 175.5E 0849 0.70M/ 2.3FT 10
OWENGA CHATHAM NZ 44.0S 176.4W 0902 0.44M/ 1.4FT 40
KINGSTON NORFOLK IS 29.1S 168.0E 0840 0.78M/ 2.6FT 10
LUGANVILLE VU 15.5S 167.2E 0826 0.37M/ 1.2FT 24
OUINNE NEW CALEDONI 22.0S 166.7E 0826 1.13M/ 3.7FT 08
THIO NEW CALEDONIA 21.6S 166.2E 0819 0.57M/ 1.9FT 20
LIFOU NEW CALEDONIA 20.9S 167.3E 0746 0.89M/ 2.9FT 16
EAST CAPE NZ 37.6S 178.2E 0834 0.26M/ 0.8FT 08
DART 01002 29.7S 175.0W 0542 0.10M/ 0.3FT 28
DART 01001 36.0S 177.7W 0612 0.07M/ 0.2FT 24
SUVA VITI LEVU FJ 18.1S 178.4E 0633 0.26M/ 0.9FT 18
DART 01003 23.4S 173.4W 0442 0.12M/ 0.4FT 42
NUKUALOFA TO 21.1S 175.2W 0516 0.82M/ 2.7FT 06
PAGO PAGO AS 14.3S 170.7W 0531 0.62M/ 2.0FT 16
APIA UPOLU WS 13.8S 171.8W 0551 0.17M/ 0.5FT 18
16:09 Captain Dietmar we were in Tonga in09 during a similar tsunami and got out of our shallow Anchorage - other boats touched briefly and then get out . so it depends on the bottom your hull /keel and the severity of the tsunami impact
In the marina in pago pago a vessel crushed and killed a sailor as he was trying to untie his vessel and fell between the dock and his yacht
16:15 PP SV avant During the first Panama Posse the tsunami in Chiapas destroyed the marina and flooded the dry yard (with Avant in the dry yard). Posse members there at the time took refuge but climbing onto the workshop roof (this in the middle of the night, the earthquake hit at about midnight).

There were no injuries, and no boats were damaged. This was amazing as all the docks floated free of their pilings and were adrift in the basin. They subsequently rebuilt the marina to withstand a similar event.
16:28 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Yes we’ll be here.
16:29 PP SV avant Any tsunami effects there?
16:30 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Didn’t notice much on the wave here at Chiapas as we were on land. One Life notice some swell. Thankfully nothing extreme.
16:30 PP SV avant That’s great!
16:30 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
16:30 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh That’s us at Chiapas now
16:31 M/V One Life We didn’t notice any swell but we did note that there were tide swings of about 2-3’ every 15 minutes or so.
16:31 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh 👆
16:32 RED ROVER Kevin We've been trying the office without luck, maybe they are closed on Saturday? Just checking to see if you might have any info... we heard from one life, there as well, that the marina is pretty empty. If we can't raise them, we will just take a slip. We are 70 mins out. Not asking to have you track anyone down! See you later.
16:33 PP SV avant The event 5 years ago was like a king tide every 10 minutes for hours on end. There were no waves to speak of, just a very rapid pumping tide-like phenomenon (which lifted all the docks off the pilings). You can now see how the pilings were made taller to withstand similar events.
16:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful shots. Glad it was uneventful.
16:33 YO-D-YO Mary YO-D-YO is anchored in Chamala and saw 2-3' tide swing every 5-10 min, around noon to 13:00.
16:34 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Call the port authority on Channel 16 and tell them you’re going to the marina. They’ll call the yard staff to help dock you.
16:36 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We came in at 2 o’clock in the AM and just radioed the port authority on channel 16. They speak English and will arrange for marina staff to meet you on the dock.
16:36 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Lol all thumbs here. That was for Red Rover
16:36 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks so much!
16:37 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh 👍
16:53 Captain Dietmar to mention a vessel use the @ symbol and reference it in your message makes it all clearer example @Rob Murray

16:56 Captain Dietmar from last year SPP YACHT Taiko
"We have some damaged boats in Tutukaka Marina. NZ"
16:57 PP SV avant With the permission of commander @panamaposseDietmar:

All pacific side Panama Posse members are hereby awarded the tsunami award/badge/crest with effect 1200utc tomorrow, January 16 2022.

Members receiving this honour may tell stories about it in bars and at gatherings with other sailors, add it to their email signatures, and otherwise carry on like it was a big deal.

We survived the ‘22 Tonga volcano tsunami. Yay!
17:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁👍
19:03 PP SV avant All tsunami warnings for the pacific are cancelled save those for Peru, Chile, and Japan.

https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PHEB/2022/01/15/22015050/10/WEPA40/WEPA40.txt
19:05 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you, Rob. We appreciated the updates and advice.
19:22 WildhoodDirk Sorry, might be late to the party, but yes, it is possible, and easy. We got our Panama cruising permit out of Bocas....go to the Port Captains office. It's not quick though, so if you're in the area cruising for a bit, it's all good. I believe it took about two weeks to get ours there, hope it helps
19:53 PELICAN - Bryan We arrived Bocas on Dec 13th and got our permit Dec 20th. We contacted Bocas Marina on WhatsApp as we arrived and they communicated with the port captain for us even though we were just anchoring out. We did have two officials come out to the boat for what was a very short and friendly inspection; we have since been told this was unusual. Bocas Marina also monitors Ch 68 along with an active net of cruisers who will definitely help out.
20:12 SilhouetteL We checked in to Panama in Bocas del Toro a few years ago. Here’s a funny story that happened to us and a reminder to pay your $5.00 to migration :)
https://svsilhouette.net/2018/02/26/are-we-going-to-jail/

Sun, 1/16/2022
09:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina] Ixtapa, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.665314,-101.615702&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
09:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sunrise getting close to the Ixtapa marina channel. They closed the channel right after Mar y Sol and us got in. It was pretty hairy. According to the tide tables we were supposed to be at slack tide, but it was anything but slack. When we rounded the corner to the right we grounded in 5.5’ of water (that’s our draft) but we’re able to wrist our way into deeper water. The tidal current was running so hard that at full throttle we were only doing 1.5 knots. Two guys in a panga were waiting for us at the turn and guided us in, helping with the dock lines as well.
09:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow! That’s crazy. Great video. Glad you got it on camera.
09:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
09:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Marina Ixtapa from our boat.
10:30 SV Blessed Life Anyone been to the Cayman Islands recently ish ?
10:33 PP SV avant Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting a series of events that they call "The Cruisers' Roundtable." The events are all held at Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village. They are FREE unless otherwise noted.

PROVISIONING FOR LONG RANGE CRUISING
Captain Elizabeth Shanahan has over 30 years experience delivering yachts around the world. She is a great resource for yacht management and planning.
Come and hear what she has to share about provisioning YOUR vessel for long range cruising on Monday, January 17, from 3 - 5 pm.
Vallarta Yacht Club is located in Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta (Paseo De Los Cocoteros N°001 Local #20, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY CP 63732)
VYC has Covid protocols in place and we are complying with Nayarit guidelines. We practice social distancing, masking, and promote an open air environment to keep everyone safe while they enjoy the seminars.
11:29 PELICAN - Bryan Diesel going for $4.35 / gallon at Bocas Marina and $4.50 / gallon at Red Frog in Bocas De Toro at the moment for the curious.
11:31 PELICAN - Bryan Also I got the sat charts up and running in OpenCPN. If anyone in Bocas is interested we could set up a OpenCPN seminar here as well.
12:58 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Dietmar, thank you for posting the GESTALT PROTOCAL & MONITORING memorandum!!! You made my day👍 😎🙏
13:17 RED ROVER Kevin Several weeks ago I was told by Bill and Jean that diesel was $3.40/gallon in El Salvador. We will be there in roughly 2 weeks to confirm.
14:14 RED ROVER Kevin At the restaurant eating lunch overlooking Marina Chiapas... just watched the water go up ND past the high water line then drop 3+ feet then return to as high or higher in 15 mins. The surge isn't over yet...
14:14 TAKU Bob & Etta Okay
14:16 PP SV avant Wow, that’s really something!
14:22 RED ROVER Kevin It is... watching the water pour out of this little basin - the furthest way in here..
14:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:31 PP SV avant **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****

EVALUATION
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* SEA LEVEL READINGS AT PAGO PAGO HARBOR REGISTERED A WAVE
WITH AN AMPLITUDE OF 36 CM, EXCEEDING ADVISORY LEVEL OF 30 CM.

* THIS MIGHT BE FROM ANOTHER EXPLOSION OF TONGA VOLCANO.
THERE ARE NO KNOWN EARTHQUAKES OF SIGNIFICANT SIZE TO
GENERATE THIS WAVE.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
-------------------

* NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.

* BE MINDFUL OF WATER LEVEL CHANGES IN HARBORS AND NEAR THE COAST.
14:31 PP SV avant There might be something else going on.
14:39 RED ROVER Kevin Interesting
14:42 RED ROVER Kevin Here at lunch, we watched 3 cycles of this 3-4' high/low surge in the last hour
16:28 wonoma - chris Good afternoon everyone. We have just joined the group and are sailing from isla mujeres to panama Thursday night direct. We are on a steel 37ft custom boat. My name is Jessica and my husband is chris
16:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.205656,-82.233634&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:34 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15:30 UTC CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC
16:00 utc Pacific
16:42 BEATA Billy & Ruth Wow. Glad you guys got in safely.
16:42 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763481,-96.121175&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:44 Alamos Welcome 😁👍
16:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Thanks
19:25 Captain Dietmar additional eruption reported in Tonga ...
19:32 TAKU Bob & Etta [Photo]
19:33 TAKU Bob & Etta 5.3 earthquake felt at Marina Chahue on the boat.
19:47 BEATA Billy & Ruth We felt it too. Did know know what it was though. We arrived maybe an hour earlier.
20:29 Sea Trial Dave Can anyone confirm diesel is going for $3.40 gal +/- in El Salvador? I’ll be ready for 1000+ gal by time I get there.
20:33 PP SV avant Email Bill at elsalvadorrally@aol.com and ask him. He’s across the estuary from the fuel dock and gets his gas there. He can find out in a couple of days, I’m sure.

Mon, 1/17/2022
08:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Video]
08:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Busy commute this morning! Monday traffic! Leaving Zihuatanejo and heading to Papanoa/Puerto Vicente Guerrero. Not sure we’ll have service for the call in a bit.
08:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Video]
08:40 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.510101,-101.532347&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641723,-85.653779&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Sorry we'll miss the call, shoving off for Golfito
08:45 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642528,-85.653639&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:46 Gitana-Hugo [null] Flores Magón 11, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.061221,-96.725480&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:47 Sailfish - Brian Good morning, Just joined the group. I'm Brain from SV Sailfish. My better half, Joanna, and I are currently hanging around Barra Navidad, MX.
08:47 Alamos Unfortunately will miss the call too. Everybody have a good / safe week👍
08:49 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Playa Tambor] Tambor Paquera Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.721724,-85.017516&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:53 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:54 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698962,-92.392224&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:55 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748295,-105.380226&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:56 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Av. Símbolos Patrios 1500, Área sin Asignación de Nombre de Colonia, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.040404,-96.718841&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 Captain Dietmar Weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 30 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and in 60 minutes for the PACIFIC
09:10 IBEX - Florian We will also miss todays call - transiting the canal (day 2) with a friends boat
09:16 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.585520,-78.681488&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:16 PP SV avant Busy week. Tsunami and an earthquake!
09:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Armada de México 45, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.637133,-101.560027&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 walt knot right [null] 14603 Heritage Way, Poway, CA 92064, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.978689,-117.063990&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:26 Midnight B Richard [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.618574,-83.156356&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:26 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Chichime Isla San Blas
https://goo.gl/maps/awFc337nbtrgEebc6
09:41 Scott AnimalCracker [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.743490,-105.433055&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
09:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Didn’t have our PP burgee with us. Sorry Dietmar. Bob from Mar y Sol and us having breakfast next to the port captain office in Zihuat. Next stop; port captain.
09:50 PP SV avant https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/fred-again-iii-lost-on-reef-in-the-caribbean/
09:51 PP SV avant There you go Walt!
09:53 M/V One Life [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698734,-92.392620&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:02 BEATA Billy & Ruth Ha! Talk about a short learning curve.
10:16 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
10:16 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
10:16 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
10:17 ALKA - Julius [null] Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.280642,-79.964579&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:17 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
10:35 walt knot right Thanks Rob
10:47 SV Blessed Life [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:48 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group call ended.
10:49 PP SV avant Of course, this was written before the mbtiles became available in OpenCPN. Now I would recommend using mbtiles as a sat charting method.
11:08 SVAKIA-Rick Darnit! We are having work done on the boat here in La Cruz over the next two weeks and they showed up right on time for the Line Call. Sorry we missed it. I hope everyone is well. We hope to continue heading south as soon as the work is complete and the ordered watermaker arrives.
11:10 SVAKIA-Rick [Photo]
11:11 SVAKIA-Rick Toerails and non skid in progress.
11:27 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Hello Posse members! Was wondering if anyone knew of a spot that sold Interlux paint in Mexico? Looking to get some shipped to Chiapas.
11:51 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
11:53 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yellowtails are running in schools off Isla Parida
11:53 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Correction YELOWFINS
11:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are in the process of checkin in Zihuat. We’ve been here an hour filling out paperwork in Spanish only. One has two sides and the other is just one sided. You pay by gross tonnage. Our 17 ton boat was 341 pesos. They only take credit card. Almost done. Only pain is figuring out the Spanish forms.
12:42 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky FYI the price of diesel in Golfito was 611.00 colones a liter when we left. No tax. We took on 641.76 liters for a total of 392,115.36 at Marina Golfito. Banana Bay had same price.

12:43 PELICAN - Bryan [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.329503,-82.178005&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:43 PELICAN - Bryan Sorry we missed the call, the wind was up today (rare in Bocas) and we got a foil lesson.
12:48 PP SV avant So that’s ~ a buck a litre, $4.00 a gallon or so?
13:31 PP SV avant For tsunami nerds, the tide station at Puerto madero (Chiapas) you can see it go nuts when the tsunami hit.

http://www.ioc-sealevelmonitoring.org/station.php?code=made
13:31 PP SV avant [Photo]
13:45 SV Blessed Life @PELICAN - Bryan
Where did you take the foil lesson. Specifically?
Margie
13:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We have to come back tomorrow to pick up the final checkin form. This was because of a computer problem. Otherwise we would have had it all today.
14:05 Katmandu - Terry Sorry for possible redundancy but any words of advice for avoiding long lines?
14:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce On our trip from Barra to Ixtapa we saw no long lines. We were less than 5nm from shore.
14:07 Katmandu - Terry 9-10 miles off coast
14:07 Katmandu - Terry Barra to Ixtapa
14:09 Katmandu - Terry Go swimming twice to cut (cut)lines off off rudders
14:11 Katmandu - Terry Just past Manzanillo 9 miles out
14:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good grief.
14:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Move closer to shore.
14:13 PP SV avant Closer to shore helps. Eagle-eyed crew with binoculars helps.
14:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Depth charges also help. 😳
14:17 PP SV avant Bread knife or hacksaw blade duct taped and zip tied to a boat hook can help too.
14:17 Katmandu - Terry Yeah 😎 what evasive tactics if there running East to west and I’m heading southwest
14:18 Katmandu - Terry I just snagged another one
14:20 Katmandu - Terry I turned to avoid then cut between to floaters. Boom Stuck on rudder. Going swimming
14:20 🦜🍹Kyrie On the trip down the 20 miles south of Manzanillo were the worst. Hardly saw any after that (now in Huatulco). We ran around 10-15 miles out most of the way.
14:20 PP SV avant It’s all about finding the ends and going around them. We sailed vancouver Canada to Panama without catching a single crab pot, lobster pot, or long line. But we were always always always on a close watch for them
14:21 🦜🍹Kyrie Quite often look for the pangas. They are at one end of their line a good chunk of the time.. head for them and they will show you where to go or help you get over the line.
14:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Since we saw non less than 5nm offshore, I think the secret is staying close to shore.
14:25 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi Yep, didn’t see any south of manzanillo when everyone outside saw dozens. I stayed a few miles offshore
14:26 Katmandu - Terry I sailed coastal from Canada to Zihuatanejo last year never snag a long line
14:28 Katmandu - Terry No pangas out here
14:30 Katmandu - Terry That last one I saw and I turned and followed it with no end in site. So I slowly went between them and the line just hung up for a minute . I backed up after I saw it hung up and that seemed to free it
14:33 Katmandu - Terry I was on a direct path towards Punta San Telmo 122 heading now bringing it in.
14:34 Katmandu - Terry Last year I did the same Tun on the same path didn’t see one
14:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sailing or motoring today?
14:34 Katmandu - Terry Motoring no wind yet
14:35 PP SV avant We would put the engine in neutral and ‘coast’ over when trying to cut between the floats. The longest detour we made to go around an end was 12 miles.
14:36 PP SV avant We would go around the inshore ends and use that offing as our new distance from shore.
14:36 Katmandu - Terry Yeah that last one that’s what I did and it only hung up for a minute
14:37 Katmandu - Terry There’s going to be some unhappy fishermen in my wake.
14:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We got wind in the right direction after Caleta de Campos for about 6 hours. That’s it for the whole trip to Ixtapa. Are you going to anchor in Zihuat or go to the marina in Ixtapa.

Lynette’s brother died yesterday evening so we will probably be flying back to San Diego sometime soon. We’ll leave the boat in Ixtapa while we’re gone.
14:44 PELICAN - Bryan We just met a foiler in Red Frog Anchorage last night and one thing led to another!
14:53 WildhoodDirk Anyone recently gone into CR with a pet, dog specifically? We've checked the basics just looking for some first hand experience. We will be clearing into Banana Bay....have all the appropriate forms etc for dog, last "vet check" in Panama City in October 2021....just curious if we're going to need another visit....thanks in advance!
15:18 REEF DANCER Jerry [File]
15:19 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
15:22 REEF DANCER Jerry Fin seals replaces and touch up if waterline bottom paint I think the diver scrubs a little too hard there oops tbats me lol. Nanny Cay yard. Nice travel lift 90 tons pretty clean yard prices are like San Diego
15:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce They’ll come hunt you down. 😁
15:50 wonoma - chris Does anyone have a good place to get parts shipped to on the Caribbean side of Panama from America?
15:54 PP SV avant Shelter bay does that. You have the parts shipped to a Miami address, they bundle and ship here.
15:55 IBEX - Florian Shelter Bay Marina, you can send it direct or to their freight forwarder in Miami (is about a week later at Shelter Bay, 3.50USD/lbs)
15:58 wonoma - chris Thank you very much
15:59 IBEX - Florian For completeness: not being at Shelter Bay with the boat incurs an extra charge for the marina receiving and keeping the shipment
15:59 wonoma - chris Good to know thank you very much
16:00 Gestalt Monitor Here with our dog but we flew in
5 shots required
16:03 PP SV avant Dependent on what it is, too. Bigger, heavier, and more expensive stuff is often more economically handled by an outfit like Maine warehouse (http://www.marinewarehouse.net).
16:03 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila FWIW have a cat.. When we cleared in at Marina Papagayo last week, no one came on board, no one asked about pets and no one volunteered. Don't ask, don't tell...
16:04 wonoma - chris Thx its just a throttle part so pretty small
16:10 YO-D-YO Mary [Bahia Tenacatita] La Huerta, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.284624,-104.874014&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:25 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh @wonoma - chris We used Mail Boxes etc. in Panama to ship our stuff. If it’s heavy they had a ship by sea option which is cheaper. Not sure if there’s a location close to Shelter Bay.
16:27 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Boca Chica & Pedregal, Panama - Port Captain’s wife has COVID and he’s under quarantine until Thursday. Bummer. In the meantime, while we wait for him I took on a part time job…
16:27 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
16:36 wonoma - chris Ok also good to know thank you
16:43 PELICAN - Bryan SMS Logistics in Bocas has been great for us. They do everything from amazon packages to full containers. Pick up is at Bocas Docks. We did amazon and a 10 LB package from a family
Member. Air is about 7 days once the package his Miami.
16:44 PELICAN - Bryan [Photo]
19:03 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" We have had good experience with sms also
19:04 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Getting batteries thru them this week
20:06 wonoma - chris Excellent thank you so much
21:23 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep. Those forms are killer. We got hit with almost 500 pesos x 2.
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Tue, 1/18/2022
05:23 Katmandu - Terry Well Neptune must have been happy with all the fish 🐟 I saved yesterday tearing up long lines. We caught this Mahi-mahi just before sundown.
07:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Fantastic!
09:07 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Boca Chica, Panama - cattle drive across the estuary, and our mooring field, at low tide. We’re at 10’🤠
09:07 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
09:07 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
09:11 Captain Dietmar how big ?
09:16 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
11:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jerry, what brand are your fins?
12:37 nicole maison de sante For those who are still in the USA or have a US home address, this is the site to get 4 free rapid COVID tests delivered to your home.
https://www.covidtests.gov/
13:28 SV Blessed Life For clearing your pet into Costa Rica:

“Easy for Costa Rica and Panama just standard paperwork....it's when you get to the Islands it gets tough”
13:30 BEATA Billy & Ruth Damn! Nice job- we haven’t caught a Durado yet - see what Nancy can do with that!
13:39 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
13:41 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Anchored in 24 feet. Nargana, San Blas (island)
14:08 Colibri David&Aska Chiapas

14:09 PP SV avant Say hi to Memo and Rolf for me!
14:39 S/V Satori - Benj. Is anyone familiar with the process of clearing a dog from Mexico into Panama?
15:05 wonoma - chris We have a cat and are leaving Mexico for panama on Thursday from Isla. Where r u leaving from and when?
15:07 O2 ☸️ Is Marina Guaymas a good place to haul out a 42 foot cat? Apparently they work with Astillero Cozar for the wilder travel lift. Anybody in the group that had experience with these combined services? Haul out with Cozar’s travel lift and maintenance done with Guaymas. Thanks a lot.
15:08 O2 ☸️ “Wider” lift . For sure not “wilder”
15:26 SV Blessed Life @wonoma - chris
For clearing your pet into Costa Rica:

“Easy for Costa Rica and Panama just standard paperwork....it's when you get to the Islands it gets tough”

This is from friends in Costa Rica with two cats.
15:26 wonoma - chris Thank you yes I did see that post
15:32 Santosa Hola, we are Katrine and Tom on Santosa. ☺ We are currently in Shelter Bay Marina, transiting the canal in about 3 weeks, then crossing the Pacific slowly the next year. Santosa is a 50 ft Beneteau oceanis from 2008 and we are age 33 and 40 from Norway. @katrinenic on Instagram
15:37 wonoma - chris Nice to meet you. We will be crossing the same time as you more or less and following same route. I'm sure we will see one another
15:38 SV Blessed Life @Santosa
You know there is a Posse Party here in the marina Thursday at 530 pm. ? Bring your protein for the bbq, and side pot luck dish.
15:40 Santosa Nice, looking forward to meet you!
15:41 Santosa I have heard about that! I will see you there!
15:43 SV Blessed Life 👍
15:47 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Boca Chica, Panama - gave out COVID booster shots today. Easy 5 minutes.
16:01 Samadhi Anyone know the boat Meriwether (sp?)? They left Zihuatanejo today for Acapulco. I know about the contact sheet but haven't found the link in emails yet
16:05 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt There’s a contact sheet?
16:10 RED ROVER Kevin https://panamaposse.com/2021-2022-vessel-contact-sheet
16:15 WildhoodDirk We did exactly that last June, Isla down to Bocas....easy! They mentioned someone would come by from agriculture to "check" the dog....no one ever came. We had a vet check health certificate from Mexico and all the appropriate shots etc, no one cared....hope that helps.
16:41 bryon Macdonald Introducing myself Bryon with Bella Sirena lying Puerto Vallarta Mexico I presume I am in the main thread of conversations? with Panama Posse 2021-22
16:43 Samadhi I found them, texted and resolved. My biggest problem was finding the email with the contract sheet link. I need to organize our inbox!
16:52 bryon Macdonald Hola

16:52 bryon Macdonald ANY know how to turn this annoying emo popup off???????

16:52 bryon Macdonald [Photo]
16:55 bryon Macdonald I found the setting sorry to bother now I can type and think at the same time LOL\
17:01 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks! It sure does.
17:03 bryon Macdonald Amigos I am looking for routes, tips, resources for an OFFSHORE sail OUT to sea then a big tack at 90 degrees aroud 9degrees North Latitude and sail back in to CR or Panama to avoud the two big wind events Papgayo and Tehuantepec forgive my spelling I use whatsapp +1 510 906 7852, or any inights here welcome !!!! Bryon ---Bella Sirena -- Puerto Vallarta
17:55 Katmandu - Terry [Marina] Ixtapa, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.665314,-101.615702&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:57 Katmandu - Terry We arrived @ 4:30 🕟 PM local time.
17:58 SOIRÉE - Steve Barra De Navidad…….

I’m wondering if someone can PLEASE help us…We’ve been bad members…..super late start for us so we did not make Panama, and we are way behind!

We are on our way down the coast of Mexico, now in Chamela, and would like to stay at Barra De Navidad a week, 1/22-1/29, but having troubles contacting them, and last week they said they would get back to us , now the number I’m calling says they are not taking calls! (314-337-9014)

Is anyone there who can help us? We are 49’
Steve & Connie Hill
S/V Soiree
415-847-7270
17:59 Katmandu - Terry We developed outer head sail rigging issues during the night that will require repairs before moving on.
18:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Have you tried email! The have been really responsive via email.
18:01 SOIRÉE - Steve I did try email at 0830 this morning, nothing back yet.
18:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Their email is recepcionmarina@islaresort.com.mx
18:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Odd. That’s not the norm.
18:05 Rainbow’s End, Chris Try Isabel on WhatsApp +523151062052
18:14 SV Juliet-Charlie @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @SOIRÉE - Steve Isabel told me there’s a fishing tournament at Barra this weekend so it might be hard to get a slip in the marina before Monday unless you have a confirmed reservation with deposit.
18:18 SOIRÉE - Steve You have all been so helpful!
I called the number and spoke with Isabel and it does seem that they’re a bit crowded for a few days but I’m hopeful that we’ll get a slip soon!
We could not have done this without this group you are awesome!
Thank you
18:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, that’s right, and the might be preoccupies at the moment. Isabel is great!!
21:08 TranquiloMike Looking for a recommendation for mazatlan or puerto Vallarta. My dinghy chaps need some sewing and the snaps need to be replaced. Any recommendations for someone to do this? Not a huge project I hope.

Wed, 1/19/2022
04:10 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. Panama didn’t even care about our dog, neither did San Andres and Roatan, Mexico required a vet cert was all
04:13 Dreamer @Santosa we are going to be close behind you, we will be back at shelter bay next week
06:07 PP SV avant Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting a series of events that they call "The Cruisers' Roundtable." The events are all held at Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village. They are FREE unless otherwise noted.

SINKING AND SAFETY INCLUDING LIFE RAFT - LIVE DEMONSTRATION
Capt. Eugenie Russell will be giving this upcoming seminar which will be held around the VYC Pool, and feature a live demonstration of life raft inflation and use. Bring your swim suit if you want to practice in the water.
Come and hear what she has to share about her experience with a real life emergency at sea on Monday, January 24, from 3 - 5 pm. I am told that her story is a humdinger, and not to be missed.

Vallarta Yacht Club is located in Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta (Paseo De Los Cocoteros N°001 Local #20, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY CP 63732)

For this section of our series, we would like to request that you give us a heads-up if you plan to attend. Kindly email Eric Bloomquist, ebloom64@gmail.com, and let him know that you are coming! TIA :-)
VYC has Covid protocols in place and we are complying with Nayarit guidelines. We practice social distancing, masking, and promote an open air environment to keep everyone safe while they enjoy the seminars.
08:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila I'd like to share an incident that occurred last night around 1900 hours about 30 miles south of Quepos:
Picked up a weak radar contact about 4 miles dead ahead...seems like it was a fishing boat, lots of work lights, a red light on the bow, maybe 40'?...My heading was 125M, as they closed to within a mile, I executed an unambiguous 45° turn to port... he also turned, keeping his bow on my Starboard beam. I executed an even more extreme turn to 355M and he followed, again keeping his bow on my starboard beam. Range was closing fast. I increased rpms and gave him multiple 5 blasts my horn, the sign for danger. No response. Finally at a range of about 250 yards, he veered to my stern and passed. Never experienced anything like it.
08:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow! That was spooky. Glad you are ok.
08:45 🦜🍹Kyrie Suggest either hanging in Tenacatita (lovely) or the Barra lagoon (also nice) while you wait for the fishing tournament to end.
09:30 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks Bruce. Just curious to know if anyone has had a similar experience 🤔
09:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
09:38 SV Juliet-Charlie We had a very similar experience while approaching Matanchen.
09:49 RED ROVER-Alison We did as well, at dawn crossing the Tehuantepec. Sometimes I think they are simply curious as we have had boats divert to check us out all around Mexico.
10:21 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh could it possible he mistook you for a competitor? Ok maybe not, as your yelling at him in English. ?
10:24 AZIMUTH - Ash Azimuth just outside Barra de Navidad. Passing along coordinates for an uncharted rock recently bonked by a buddy boat on the edge of the channel: N 19.11.922 W 104.41.257
10:47 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Could be? My sense is that he playing chicken, maybe to protect his lines - dunno
11:48 walt knot right @SephinaJosh if it was a panga, then I do agree that they were probably protecting there lines. I have not had that experience. A friend had a different experience with a real fishing trawler in MX. He had a head to head with the trawler and since the fishing boat has right of way, he headed off. Trawler mirrored his turn to back on a collision coarse. So my friend reversed coarse and so did the trawler. So they maintained bow to bow until my friend headed 90 degrees and powered up to avoid collision. What was told to me, and I have not confirmed but hoping someone in the group can, in MX if you hit a fishing boat that Mexican Law turns your boat over to the trawler. And because of that, my friend thought that what was happening. As an after thought he thought that if he hailed on vhf 16 to the trawler with lat long and indicating what his intent was and how he was maneuvering to avoid, that the CG would be aware and the trawler would realize the scam wasn't going to work. I know this is not Gestalt procedure, but just putting that thought in your head and hopefully someone could dispel it confirm. Hopefully I have not offended anyone in this group by adding such a long comment that was strictly hearsay.
11:49 walt knot right Or confirm not it
11:58 nicole maison de sante @SephinaJosh not as intense but on an overnight passage we had a fishing boat following our direct course from behind us (we were at about 6-6.5 knots and they were at 10-12 knots) and they slowed to our exact speed when they were about 3/4 mile away and followed us for about 20-30 min at around 2am. They eventually went around us but it was strange. Originally I was worried about possible piracy- I’ve heard of maneuvers where one boat will come from behind and then another boat from the other direction so they can attempt to block and then board a vessel; and they will “block” vhf channels by making it busy with music/chatter so one can’t call out for help. Glad it was a non event for both of us.
12:04 SV Juliet-Charlie That’s to be expected when you have such a beautiful boat! ;-)
12:33 NAVIGATOR - Dave I had 2 very similar encounters with fishing vessels of the Oregon and Northern California coasts. They matched my dramatic course changes, approached closely and then went back about their business. Given the locale I wasn’t thinking piracy and decided that my long booms, towed stabilizers and slow speed made me look like a possibly illegal fishing operation encroaching on their turf. No idea if that assessment was correct.
12:34 Captain Dietmar please add the danger to good nautical
12:38 Dreamer I wonder if they are trolling super long lines, that approaching you would put there gear behind them so less chance of you running over their gear, this is purely hypothetical, maybe a fishing Captain can answer this one day.
13:09 bryon Macdonald @Katmandu-Terry @Katmandu-Terry Bella Sirena sailed both directions between Oaxaca and Puerto Valllarta 2019 and directly encountered at least three LONG fishing lines with pangas tending them, the lines were usually stretched east to west west to east. The pangas had VHF radios and we had enough spanish on board both directions to talk to the pangas. These were VERY LONG lines held up by empty plastic bottles, a flag alomg the way may mean the end of the line, or not. In one case the panagas actually cut their fish line and instructed us to pass in that point In other times they guided us where to cross so they could inspect our crossing. I was amazed at the cooperation which is in both parties self interest. Your results may vary and hope you encounder these lines with oangas with a VHf radio.
13:18 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
13:44 walt knot right @🦜Maison de Sante Nicole, I know the story, but I'd love to read it again. Can you provide page 2 please.
14:00 nicole maison de sante @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt I sent it to you on a private chat
14:00 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf [Photo]
14:04 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Hello all, we’re Wiebke and Ralf from S/V Flora. We’ve been living onboard our Hallberg-Rassy 43 since June 2019. Started in the Med, crossed the Atlantic via Cape Verde, sailed the Caribbean and the US East coast intensively, currently in Isla Providencia on the way from Mexico to Panama (Bocas del Toro).
14:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yes, thank you for sharing
14:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Logical, even if unconfirmed...but we were off the coast of CR
14:17 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila That makes a lot if sense to me...my f/s rig was deployed, we doing about 6.5 knots, easy to confuse for a working boat in the dark. maybe they were trying to get close enough to ID us. Thank you for that thought!
14:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁
14:25 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622923,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:46 IBEX - Vicky A warm welcome to another German speaking crew!
14:55 SV Blessed Life @FLORA Wiebke & Ralf welcome!
how is Provedencia?

15:39 RED ROVER-Alison ❤😀
17:21 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We are in Banana Bay planning our run to Vista Mar after the weekend. It seems that 15-20 mph northerners are typical in the Gulf of Panama. Curious to know what experienced cruisers would be considered "ideal" weather for the run around Punta Mala and the Gulf? We are "stinkpotters" so we don't need the wind. Thanks in advance!
19:08 PP SV avant The tides and currents in the gulf of Panama are large, and the water is colder in the gulf. The ~100nm run to vista mar is generally uncomfortable for any boat. I suggest rounding the point just after a high tide and staying closer to the shore rather than a rhumb line to vista mar. If at all possible, avoid a nasty head sea by waiting in an anchorage around the corner for a day if that will help weather wise.

Some of the best cruising in the Posse route is in western Panama, so go slow!
19:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Rob, thank you very helpful. Would you say that 15-20nm headwinds are pretty much the norm for this time of year?
19:16 PP SV avant About 75-80% of the time. We waited 2 days and had a very nice passage. Friends with less patience described it as the worst passage on the Posse route.
19:18 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila 👍
19:40 Positivity John I watch you to enter the The Entrance to Ixtapa while Sailing North!!! Great Job! Sorry I missed you in Zihuatanejo

Thu, 1/20/2022
06:26 Alamos Yes, there’s a couple spots to anchor prior to Punta Mala. Pick a decent wind window.
Timing the tides will would help as well. See you in VM👍
07:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. Dang, sorry we missed you. Where are you now?
07:53 RED ROVER-Alison Just a little observation. The Navy dog at Marina Chiapas is not in consistent use. It does not appear to relate to the direction the boat is headed or where it is coming from, or the hour of the day. Thinking it must relate to the handler's days off.
09:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky @RED ROVER-Alison Have you checked out? We were boarded by the dog on checking out of Mexico. If you are still in Chiapas are you going to try to visit some ruins? We really loved Palenque.
14:27 Positivity John [Photo]
16:33 RED ROVER-Alison We saw boats leaving going south that were not boarded as well. So seems to be a day that you leave thing. We have not checked out yet, going to go inland this weekend and hopefully Palenque. Have to take the long way as the shorter road is having issues with locals blocking the road. We went on a tour with Miguel today - excellent! Chocolate town, coffee, up to the volcano, Izapa pre-Mayan ruins. He is extremely knowledgeable and fun too.
16:37 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila FWIW after we cleared out of Mexico in Chiapas we went to the fuel dock by the muelle pescadora. Rolf set it up that the Army drug-sniffing dogs would inspect us there. The Port Captain official came aboard, filled out his paperwork. The the Army came aboard, dog on the dock, took a look around and said, "OK, you're free to go." I guess we don't look the type...
17:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Little sis they know. 😏
20:52 Aegis, Mary/Ian Anyone know who can rebuild a generator raw water pump in Barra?
20:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *did
20:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ask Pancho. He might know someone.
20:57 Aegis, Mary/Ian I’m not there yet. Does he use Whatsapp? If so, would you share his number?
20:58 Last Arrow Vincent Can someone please send me the link to the videos from the PP seminars in Barra. Gracias!
20:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce +52 315 104 3289
20:59 Last Arrow Vincent @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce are you still in Ixtapa?
21:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes.
21:01 Last Arrow Vincent @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce so are we maybe we could meet up before you leave.
21:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sure. We’ll be here for a bit. Where are you?
21:04 Last Arrow Vincent i dock Nordhavn. How about I contact you tomorrow late afternoon and see how your schedule is ?
21:05 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thank you
21:07 PP SV avant [Photo]
21:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sure. We’re on F dock with Katmandu and Mar y Sol.
21:08 PP SV avant Posse rum drinking seminar in shelter bay. All members present report improvement in rum drinking skills. We may have an advanced seminar soon. ;)
21:08 Last Arrow Vincent Copy
21:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
21:26 Captain Dietmar copy that. thank you for the report

Fri, 1/21/2022
07:26 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
https://panamaposse.com/seminars
Password: posse2021 or posse2020
07:53 Last Arrow Vincent Thank you
08:27 Dreamer @Rob Murray man, i miss all the good events 😂
08:27 PP SV avant Look who’s in the news!

https://cruisingodyssey.com/2022/01/18/red-rover-nordhavn-55-reaches-20000-nm/
08:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone have any experience ordering from Grainger to Panama?
08:27 PP SV avant Soon, soon.
08:32 Dreamer @Rob Murray leaving Egypt tomorrow, then flying to Panama, will be there the 26th
08:57 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Josh I ordered from Grainger to Panama. But I used Mail Boxes Etc. In Coronado to bring it in. Mike is the branch owner. Canadian fella, very helpful.
09:03 PP SV avant See you then! (But we’re not hiring a band or anything like that)
10:00 RED ROVER-Alison Nordhavn has a great PR department. 😁 Thanks for sharing! We are honored that they have featured us. 😊
10:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks, other Josh...how long did it take for the delivery?
11:28 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh @SephinaJosh It really depends on how far from the MBE Miami address the shipment comes from. A place like Grainger will have locations everywhere. In those cases probably somewhere between 5-8 days unless it’s something complicated like batteries, paint, or some other dangerous good.
11:28 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Ok that makes sense, thank you
11:36 walt knot right MBE in Coronado (Mike & Jeanine) has two Miami addresses. One for forwarding by plane and one by boat for those dangerous things
11:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Nothing dangerous- an industrial exhaust fan for my ER
13:01 DancingontheEdge Mel There’s been a lot of information about transit to Panama City from points North. We would like to see some information about transit to Costa Rica and points north from Panama from anyone who has traveled this route. Experiences tips wind and water conditions to consider would be appreciated. Thanks Dancing on the Edge
13:10 Outventure juergen and Iris I would also be interested in that! Especially about timing of a trip up north.
16:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
16:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Our dock neighbor.
16:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yo tambien.
17:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What’s the word?
17:19 SV Blessed Life @DancingontheEdge Mel it’s such a big conversation. Do you have something specific in mind let’s say for the first couple of legs. ?
17:25 DancingontheEdge Mel The first legs would be good. It’s always good to get first hand information
18:01 SV Juliet-Charlie Congratulations on the 20K NM milestone! What a great video. You have made a lot of ground over the past three months and are an inspiration!
18:05 Sea Trial Dave @Aegis Not sure if you got the number for Pancho in Barra +52 315 104 3289
18:34 Aegis, Mary/Ian Got it, thanks Dave.
18:50 Captain Dietmar happy to set up a zoom call next week and go over the route S go N soo much depends on your end of season destination though
21:07 BEATA Billy & Ruth Congratulations!

Sat, 1/22/2022
08:34 Last Arrow Vincent Hey Bruce, Vince - Last Arrow, yesterday ran longer than thought, how are you today to meet up with Hugo / Gitana say around 3 ?
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are going to the Saturday Market in Zihuatanejo, but should be back around 3 or so. I can text if we’re going to be a little late. The market is over at 1pm, so we’ll need to get back soon as we have food to deal with.
09:03 Sailing Bohemia Hello all, has anyone recently visited Guatemala? Is noonsite correct that check in and check out procedures cost around $450 in fees? I would love to hear from anyone who has been there recently and can give me an idea of the checking in costs. Many thanks.
09:25 PELICAN - Bryan We spent hurricane season in Rio Dulce this year, checked in Mid July, 42' monohull and 2 people and it was $285 using Raul at Servamar as an agent. Good for three months. You can extend that for another 9 which cost us Q3,400. Checking out was Q 600.00 zarpe and Q. 80.00 Fees To Inmigration per person. We only ever talked to Raul. Some government officials came out in a Launcha but didn't get off the boat.
09:30 PELICAN - Bryan Best bet is to get in touch with Raul via WhatsApp +502 5510 9104 for up to the minute information if you are going to check in to Livingston.
09:30 Sailing Bohemia thank you very much, mucho useful.
09:37 Sailing Bohemia we are on the other side on the Pacific.But I guess the cost should be the same here too.
09:43 Mar Y Sol Bob @🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy (moon sad)(moon sad) @Dreamer
10:50 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] David District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.121155,-82.340747&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:57 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy ?
11:05 walt knot right Yeah Chucky and Lisa
11:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
11:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Saturday market in Zihuatanejo. Rastafarian xylophone player.
11:37 Last Arrow Vincent Sounds good
11:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Where do you want to meet? Of course we all want tours of your Nordy. 😏
11:49 Last Arrow Vincent You are welcome to tour our boats anytime.
11:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Gracias!
11:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Meet at one of the restaurants on the dock?
11:52 Last Arrow Vincent Sounds good just message when you are coming this way and we’ll meet you on the dock
11:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Hugo suggested the restaurant at the end of the fuel dock. Never been there a sounds good.
11:59 Last Arrow Vincent That’s good
12:04 Last Arrow Vincent Can you check on your AIS If can see my AIS ?
316041199
12:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re not on the boat, but can do that when we get back.
12:07 Last Arrow Vincent Thanks
12:26 Katmandu - Terry [Video]
12:27 Katmandu - Terry Saturday market in Zihuatanejo with Bruce& Lynette “No Regrets” Bob “Mar Y Sol” Nanzy Katmandu
12:35 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
12:42 Katmandu - Terry Ixtapa Posse Dinner Club on Katmandu. With Bob “Mar Y Sol” Bruce & Lynette “No Regrets” & Nanzy👍🏼🍷⛵️🇲🇽
12:43 nicole maison de sante For any scuba divers planning on the South Pacific Posse: a newly discovered healthy “rose garden” coral reef off Tahiti 😍 https://apple.news/AIKLwqQ5OQbSOBAwILcIsCQ
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14:34 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Real de Guadalupe 24, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.737525,-92.635963&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:34 RED ROVER Kevin On the hard...
14:34 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:45 Outventure juergen and Iris That would be awesome!
We are especially wondering about the end of the season.. as in: has anybody been on the boat from july to october, where and how it was..
14:49 Aegis, Mary/Ian Is anyone leaving Banderas Bay on Tuesday or shortly thereafter and headed for Barra? A friend has brought me a couple of small parts from the USA that I need delivered. Cheers, Ian
14:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I don’t see you on my AIS.
14:58 Last Arrow Vincent Let check mine Gitana may have his off
14:59 Last Arrow Vincent I see your AIS
15:01 Katmandu - Terry Say hi 👋for us , maybe 🤔 we all get together this evening.
15:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I see only 1 target that is going 6knots.
15:03 Last Arrow Vincent Ok thanks heading to the bar see you there
15:05 Katmandu - Terry Bruce do u see Katmandu on AIS?
15:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m walking over to the bar so turned it off. We can test later.
15:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce On my way.
15:34 PP SV avant [Photo]
15:35 PP SV avant Althea, Eliana, and Tivoli in the last lock before entering the pacific
16:23 PELICAN - Bryan Very cool!
19:43 RED ROVER Kevin Best Thai food we've had in b years! San Christobal. Comida Thai
+52 967 133 7448
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DqWEhzCacZe4G6XA
19:43 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
19:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
19:44 RED ROVER Kevin Little hole in the wall restaurant with 3 tables and the cutest couple that run it.
19:46 RED ROVER Kevin OK, I know "best" and "cutest" is subjective... but it was thai and they were a couple... 😉 stop in if you make it here...
21:19 Ho’okipa-Lisa @RED ROVER Kevin Correction, it’s the Museo Na-Bolom which has a jaguar on the sign. It is in an old villa that the owners donated to the town with all their art , furniture and a wonderful library and amazing photographs.
21:28 RED ROVER Kevin The picture is of the Thai restaurant. If you zoom in, you can see the sign
21:37 Ho’okipa-Lisa @RED ROVER Kevin Sorry, my correction was for my post re: Jaguar Villa not your Thai restaurant. For some reason my posts were in reverse order.
21:37 Ho’okipa-Lisa @RED ROVER Kevin We had a great time in San Cristobal. Lots of hidden gems. We especially
liked the Jade Museum and the Jaguar Villa/Casa that are a wealth of meso-american history and early 20th C of that area, respectively.
21:38 RED ROVER Kevin 👍
21:41 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks for the recommendations! :)

Sun, 1/23/2022
08:18 SV Juliet-Charlie FYI-My West Marine Pro account was activated today. Thank you!
09:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Take your time to visit all the little islands in the way. This area was some of our best cruising after Mexico. We took three weeks before checking into Panama.
09:05 PP SV avant +1 on that. Great cruising!
09:09 Busy Bee - Dan Does anyone know if it's reasonably possible to anchor out just off papagayo marina to then dinghy in for a grocery run, some Jerry cans of fuel,etc. We understand the paperwork requirements with zarpe, just mainly asking about viability of anchoring just outside...maybe to the east. ?
09:21 Captain Dietmar yes you can but groceries are in Playa cocos not papagayos
if you are not cleared into the country or cleared out already they can not sell you fuel
09:24 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Yes, we spent several days anchored around that bay and the one before it. Bahia Huevos has less wind than Bahia Culebra. In Culebra, we anchored by Playa Panama and Playa Maya de Cana. Both has good holding in sand.
09:25 LUMOS - Jeremiah I called the marina and they said that to bring a dingy in you must rent a slip and they charge a 35 foot minimum at $2.50 a foot. Anyone else have a different experience?
09:35 Captain Dietmar I'm in the marina now
they have a pp special stay 7 days pay for 5 contact dan to make reservations

09:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Which is better for a couple of days in Acapulco to restock and get fuel? La Marina Acapulco or Club de Yates?
09:36 Busy Bee - Dan Great thanks. Although I'm finding out it looks like they won't allow a dinghy without buying a full slip
..so maybe a no go
09:38 PP SV avant We used the fuel dock, visited the on site stores, filled water tanks, etc. no problem. No charge other than the fuel and goods we bought.
09:40 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce La Marina Acapulco is cheaper, friendlier, and closer the Walmart (across the street)
09:41 PP SV avant Because of some complex regulations I don’t understand around fuel taxes, no marina will sell fuel to someone who dinghies in with jerry jugs. They will fill jerry jugs on your ‘big boat’ when you come into the fuel dock.
09:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce And I’ve heard they have a great pool. Do they have showers and laundry facilities?
09:46 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt I didn’t see a pool, showers, or laundry but I wasn’t looking for them.
09:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
09:49 PP SV avant No marina in Costa Rica will fill dinghied in jerry jugs, that is.
09:54 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We did end up getting a slip for the week. We didn't try to just bring in our dinghy.
09:55 LUMOS - Jeremiah I'm talking to Eddie in the office there. It's all a bit confusing. He's saying you can't even bring a boat to the fuel dock without a National Zarpe that lists the marina. We checked in at Golfito and are heading north. When you came in I'm assuming you were south bound. Did you do your check in there at the marina? Or they allowed you to fuel up before you checked in at Playa de Cocos?
09:57 LUMOS - Jeremiah I think we are going to be coming into the marina today or tomorrow depending on whether they will accept our "Playas de Coco" Zarpe or are required to get another one listing the marina. Would love to meet you in person if you're around.
09:58 PP SV avant We checked in at cocos and doubled back for fuel. Wasn’t an issue. We had what I assume was a ‘standard’ national zarpe from the cocos port captain.
10:01 LUMOS - Jeremiah Gotcha
10:02 LUMOS - Jeremiah Question to the group, does Mexico require National Zarpes to go up and down the coast? Or just a single entry and exit?
10:02 PP SV avant The cocos port captain’s office is almost on the beach at cocos. You could drop in and ask for a new or updated zarpe (just show up and don’t use an agent - might work!). You could also dinghy your jerry jugs ashore at cocos and cab it to a gas station for a fill.
10:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce One national exit zapped after initial check in. Each port of call “requires” you to check in and out with the port captain. So far we have only found one port requiring a fee, Zihuatanejo. Not sure further south or the east coast. I’ve heard no one else mention port captain fees elsewhere on this thread.
10:07 PP SV avant The single zarpe (and tip - temporary import permit) are critical. You’re *supposed to* check in at every port, but most are not too picky about that. I’m not certain there is a penalty for not checking in, although there might be. Some ports (la paz, Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo and perhaps a few others have fees, sometimes a port captains fee for check in, sometimes a ‘navigation’ fee based on days spent in port at anchor.
10:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We checked in with the port captain in Ensenada, and didn’t in San Jose del Cabo and PV. When we got to Barra Isabel called the port captain for us and found out that it didn’t seem to be a big deal. When we went to the port captain in Barra they didn’t seem to have any issue with us skipping the previous two ports. Not sure what they thought or said to others in the office though.
10:13 LUMOS - Jeremiah Cool, thanks guys
10:19 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt The port captain in Huatulco made me write a letter in Spanish explaining why I didn’t check in at Zihuat or Acapulco. Zihuat at Xmas was closed. Acapulco at New Year was closed. They accepted that explanation.
10:20 PP SV avant Btw, if you stay at a marina, most will do the check in and out for you. The only marina that didn’t do this for us was paradise village in PV.
10:22 Captain Dietmar 5 pm dockparty today
10:22 Gladan Giancarlo Okay
10:42 LUMOS - Jeremiah 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
10:50 TAKU Bob & Etta Has anyone checked in at Coco CR on their own? We checked out of there last March on our own, after spending 3 months in CR
10:55 PP SV avant We did. It was pre pandemic though.
11:04 Captain Dietmar for cr right now you must use an agent and a marina. no exceptions
11:08 PP SV avant Do you need to use a marina, too? I thought the agent was mandatory, didn’t know about the marina part.
11:11 TAKU Bob & Etta Thanks, I guess we will skip Costa Rica, not sure it is worth the expensive for a couple in of weeks. We really like Costa Rica, spent three months there. To bad we have met several boats that have skipped going both directions do to the expense.
11:12 Captain Dietmar coming in from the north only option

11:14 Captain Dietmar copy that
different countries have different rules and fees
11:15 Dreamer @🦜🍹 Taku same here, we are also skipping CR, doesn’t seem to be worth it, and I’m hearing it’s a costly visit.
11:21 TAKU Bob & Etta If you have more than just a few weeks it is well worth the cost. We are on a short leash for time so we can't justify the cost now. We did spend 3 months in CR last year though and it is more than worth it. 👍
11:36 Captain Dietmar copy that
11:37 Dreamer @🦜🍹 Taku we would have a week maybe 2 at most, we really want to get to FP
13:21 Saphira Peter West Marine
13:24 Captain Dietmar yeah !!!
13:26 Captain Dietmar @LUMOS - Jeremiah welcome to the marina papagayo dock
party starts at 5 pm
we got arrachera salad
@Gargoyle has Italian sausage
well see what nirvana brings
14:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks @Captain Dietmar !! We will be there and see what we can whip up 😎
14:25 LUMOS - Jeremiah We had 28 knots sustained and gusting to 32 motoring up here from Playa de Cocos. Wowsers!!
14:30 Chinook - Nick @LUMOS - Jeremiah glad you made it ok!
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17:57 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
17:58 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
17:58 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
17:58 RED ROVER Kevin Beautiful trip to San Christobal.
18:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful
18:00 Busy Bee - Dan Has anyone obtained an international exit zarpe from Coco Del Playa, CR in the last three months? We are being told they can no longer do it and have to go to Puntarenas (200km away). I find this ridiculous...
18:02 Busy Bee - Dan Playa Del Coco*
18:27 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Can Papagayo not issue it? Have you talked to Ernesto who is up in that área, maybe he can help? +506 8811 7290 is he WhatsApp . Hope you can get things worked out. We are all so fortunate to be able to still be out traveling, Covid has really thrown a wrench in things!
18:29 Busy Bee - Dan Ernesto is the one who said playa del coco can no longer issue international zarpe and that the closest one is 200km away...
18:29 Busy Bee - Dan So I'm looking for verification of that...it seems insane
18:32 Road Less Traveled No real groceries available at marina. You want to anchor at Coco beach. Good anchorage and everything your need but fuel and you can go to marina to fill up
18:34 Road Less Traveled I think Costa Rica requires an Agent to check in and out currently.
18:34 Busy Bee - Dan Afaik not to check out....but I guess we will see
18:36 Road Less Traveled Was at marina Popagaya 2 weeks before Xmas. $450 to check in and out.
18:46 PP SV avant There will be an OpenCPN seminar Wednesday 26th January in shelter bay. 1400 hrs in the cruisers’ lounge. Bring your computer with OpenCPN installed and your copy of the bauhaus guide. You can download OpenCPN to install at https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/downloadopencpn.html.
18:57 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy How frustrating! Hope you get it sorted easily.

Mon, 1/24/2022
07:36 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640987,-85.653739&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina] Ixtapa, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.665314,-101.615702&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:46 RED ROVER-Alison [San Cristobal de las casas] San Cristobal de las casa, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.735883,-92.639722&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:46 Green Flash [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368382,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:47 PELICAN - Bryan [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.332731,-82.246991&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:52 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Clearing out of CR this morning, sorry to miss the call...cheers, all!
07:53 Dreamer [Photo]
07:53 Dreamer Also at shelter bay, flying out tomorrow morning
07:54 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622923,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:55 Make Me Laugh -Renee [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.303431,-104.829754&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:56 Midnight B Richard Banana Bay marina in Golfito will act as your agent without the need to take a slip
07:56 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Colón
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pr2L53H78udQS7s28
08:04 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Del Carmen 103, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68070 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.068896,-96.726798&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:15 Sea Trial Dave [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.758223,-96.113988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:15 Sea Trial Dave [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.758223,-96.113988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:16 Sea Trial Dave Heading out from Marina Chahue to Chiapas!
08:16 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:18 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.438703,-78.584845&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:18 AZIMUTH - Ash Pulling into Zihuantenajo!
08:18 AZIMUTH - Ash [Photo]
08:19 Gladan Giancarlo [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622923,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:25 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Gabriela has been informed by the Port Captain in Port Armuelles that it is no longer a Port of entry/exit for Panama, some kind of change if policy.
08:28 🦜🍹Kyrie [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763930,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @AZIMUTH - Ash beautiful shot! How long will you be in Zihuatanejo? Which anchorage? We’re at Marina Ixtapa, but will be moving over to Zihuatanejo for a day or two before departing for Acapulco.
08:31 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE CARIBBEAN & ATLANTIC AND 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
08:33 M/V One Life [null] Calle Circunvalacion 116, San Salvador, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.690927,-89.241580&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:34 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Group voice call started.
08:34 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Group call ended.
08:35 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.333866,-82.245081&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:35 sonho eddie [Viveros Island] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.483834,-78.978796&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:42 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Group voice call started.
08:43 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Group call ended.
08:43 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [null] Sta. Cruz 748, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.764121,-96.124697&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:44 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa] Av. Cocoteros 1 (Paradise Village Marina) 63731 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.690820,-105.294565&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:45 Gladan Giancarlo Group voice call started.
08:46 Gladan Giancarlo Group call ended.
08:46 Gladan Giancarlo Group voice call started.
08:48 Gladan Giancarlo Group call ended.
08:56 IBEX - Vicky [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:56 Midnight B Richard [null] 4, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.493406,-84.582061&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:59 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642110,-85.653306&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 Sailfish - Brian [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195239,-104.683355&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:07 RED ROVER-Alison We are driving to Palenque this morning and may or may not have cell service, so we might miss the call. Have a good day everyone!
09:13 SV Second Wind [Photo]
09:13 SV Second Wind At Costa Rica Yacht Club - Puntarenas. Having new chain plates installed.
09:14 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.439114,-78.584828&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:19 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:19 Captain Dietmar Group call ended.
09:19 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:24 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] David District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.133115,-82.321293&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:36 AZIMUTH - Ash Aiming for Playa la Ropa. Wind tomorrow looks tempting to keep jumping to Acapulco, but think we will want a little more time in town. Come say hi if you see our 36' sloop! Posse flag is flying.
09:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Roger that. We’ll update you when we leave the marina.
09:38 Sauvage - Ali Does anyone know how to join the call via phone? (I recall there is a way but I don’t see a number…)
09:42 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew @Sauvage - Ali go to Panama Posse 21 line and tap on join at upper right.
09:43 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew @Sauvage - Ali it is under the Line app
09:48 TAKU Bob & Etta [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698791,-92.391960&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:55 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.298636,-104.836786&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 Sauvage - Ali I see that button, but that uses data I would guess?
10:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Club de playa- Marina Acapulco] Tambuco, Guanajuato Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840973,-99.909250&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:07 PP SV avant I know you can do that on zoom, but I’ve never seen it on line.
10:36 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE NORTHBOUND CALL

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10:41 BIJOU - Tanner [Club de Yates de Acapulco] Gran Vía Tropical S/N 39390 Acapulco, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.837446,-99.906970&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:12 Gladan Giancarlo Group call ended.
11:13 Gitana-Hugo [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.665759,-101.616817&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:13 BIJOU - Tanner [Club de Yates de Acapulco] Gran Vía Tropical S/N 39390 Acapulco, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.837446,-99.906970&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:38 AZIMUTH - Ash Curious if anyone has experience checking into CR at Punta Arenas. One of our guidebooks makes it sound like a fairly involved process.
11:44 HAPPY DAYS We are also checking out this morning - would love to compare notes before you push off. We’re the ones with the 4 blonde kids in tow… 😊
11:48 TAKU Bob & Etta Marina Chiapas Tamale party hosted by Memo

11:49 TAKU Bob & Etta [Photo]
11:49 TAKU Bob & Etta [Photo]
11:49 TAKU Bob & Etta [Photo]
13:02 BIJOU - Tanner Hello All, Tanner and Rod here on Bijou de la mer(42ft Island packet). We are southbound from Acapulco to the Canal. Next stop for us is Salina Cruz.
13:43 Make Me Laugh Neil So, I am considering upgrading our solar. The question is where to do it. Puerto Vallarta is near, and I have a guy who can do the electrical work (we have 6 antenna that will have to move). But this means a delay on going south.
So, the question is where can I get the work done south of here.
13:44 Captain Dietmar Salina Cruz is an industrial port
maybe huatulco / marina chahue
13:46 BIJOU - Tanner Yes, that’s what I meant to say. My apologies for not clarifying. Thanks for clarifying though.
13:50 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin @Gestalt Monitor @Gestalt Monitor @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce
13:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce ?? What’s this?
15:48 wonoma - chris [null] 93 N Church St, George Town, Cayman Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.299354,-81.382576&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:15 Captain Dietmar update on northern costa rica check out
@LUMOS - Jeremiah will self checkout tomorrow
16:15 PP SV avant At cocos?
16:16 PP SV avant That’s brilliant!
16:16 Captain Dietmar ye
16:23 Aegis, Mary/Ian Anyone have a current phone number for the Barra marina? I can’t reach anyone.
16:26 LUMOS - Jeremiah Yes i spoke to Cocos Port Captain on the phone this morning. Self check out is allowed with no agent needed. I'll report once we are done of anyone is interested.
16:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce +52 (314) 337 9014
16:29 No More Games - Bob @Aegis 52 329 295 5526. We are in Barra now if you need help with contacting someone in the office
16:33 Aegis, Mary/Ian Tried the 9014 number numerous times.
16:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Odd. That’s the website number. Try Isabel at +52 315 106 2052 or via WhatsApp.
16:34 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks Bob, just tried that number selected marina manager and went into dead air. I will pm you
16:41 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:41 Captain Dietmar OPEN CPN SEMINAR
Shelter Bay Marina
Wednesday January 26th, 2022
1400 - 1600
Cruiser’s lounge. Bring computer, copy of the Bauhaus cruisers guide, and a way to connect to the Internet.
Download at:
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Please rsvp to register opencpn@panamaposse.com

17:08 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Invertor
17:08 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Do you need panels? Investor? Cable? Or just an electrician?
18:34 NAVIGATOR - Dave I could use an investor:).
22:05 🦜🍹Kyrie Where you are is certainly a good spot to do the work. If it's not urgent, I'd strongly consider living with what you have now, and positioning the boat somewhere to do the work during the hurricane season when it doesn't hurt so much to be stopped. I'd think any marina near a reasonably large city could provide the service for you. San Carlos, La Paz, Mazatlan, PV, Barra, Zihua, etc.

Tue, 1/25/2022
07:16 ALKA - Julius Just read all the chat about clearing in and clearing out in CR. But couldn't find marina prices in Golfito though. My question is more about a reasonable spot where to leave boat safely for a couple of days and to rent a car and drive through CR or just to go scuba diving with a tour boat. Right now just researching all options how to get in from Panama side and clear out towards Galapagos after a month or so and it seems Banana Bay is most reasonable. All tips are welcome, thanks :)
07:43 Gladan Giancarlo Banana bay is good....slightly more expensive is Bahia golfito Marina which is very very nice!!
07:54 WildhoodDirk @LUMOS - Jeremiah I'm definitely interested in hearing about your experience with regards to this....thanks in advance.
08:14 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
08:15 ALKA - Julius Anchoring near Banana bay marina seems to be most manageable then
08:28 WildhoodDirk Hey folks....looking for more info regarding the post stating that Armeulles is no longer considered a port to clear out from before CR....
08:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Please read Good Nautical and Dietmar’s January 23, 2022 Posse newsletter. Thank you.
08:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I was just informed by La Marina Acapulco that they have a 20% discount for PP members. Did I miss it or or they not on the PP website marina list?
08:55 WildhoodDirk And the good nautical is accessed from the PP website then? Not the greatest service/connection where I'm at so that may have to wait a bit if that's the case....thanks in advance.
09:09 WildhoodDirk Apologies in advance too I guess as we are still piecing various logins and usernames etc back together after our iphone took a dip in the Gatun locks.... impressively it still transmitted it's location for a couple of weeks after ....
09:22 WildhoodDirk I could be missing something, but there are no posts or info regarding this on the Good Nautical....no recent info or site specific info on Armeulles....feel free to PM me on this, as I said I could be missing something.
09:26 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Dietmar?
10:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I just received a text from T-Mobile that says:

The majority of the last two months of T-Mobile usage on line 5037099413 has been roaming internationally.  If this line continues to roam extensively abroad over the next month, the use will violate our terms and conditions, and your roaming usage will be blocked on February 28 2022. See details: t-mo.co/roaming

What are other people doing to maintain their US phone number? It will be very inconvenient for us to have to change SIMs and phone number in every country we go to. We having banking and other services with two-part authentication tied to our phone numbers along with everyone in our contact lists. Thanks
10:30 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew I received that same message last year -- eventually they slowed my internet to the point of almost unusable -- however phone still worked. As soon as I flew back to the US I called and got the speed restored. This season trying to use internet calling much more to keep the roaming to a point that doesn't draw attention.
10:31 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Several options - you can migrate that phone number to legacy Google voice - that will then send voice and sms to an app on your phone. That's what I do. . You can send the sim back with someone to the USA, have them put it in a phone, dowoad a bunch of stuff and then return it.
10:31 Remedy-Karl They will only cut off data. You'll keep your number for calls and data, at additional expense of course.

Google Fi is/was good for 6 months of roaming, but it has to be activated in the US.

At&t is free in Mexico, no limits, but I think it has to be set up in the US to keep a US number.

We have at&t and a current premium phone. When we go back I intend to get an eSIM so that I can add a data sim as we travel outside of Mexico.
10:41 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly We have a Google Fi phone. We left the states the first of November 2019. The phone went back to the states for less than a week in April of 2021 when we purchased a second Google Fi phone. Both have dual sim capacity. We do purchase sim cards for internet usage. We do still use data on our phones and have not had a problem so far.
10:55 Sauvage - Ali We had postpaid T-Mo and had the same problem. When in the States we switched to pre-paid and their $15/month T-Mo plan (required porting our numbers and everything even though both are T-Mo). For data we get a local SIM card and our T-Mo numbers work for WiFi calling and texting over the data from the local SIM (we use Telcel here in Mexico). If you plan to split your time between Mexico and USA, ATT is probably the best option. Their plans work same in the USA and Mexico, and they don’t cut you off or limit you. We didn’t do that because we plan to sail beyond Mexico. Our way we will just have to get local sim data wherever in the world we go. Working well so far. Message me directly if you have questions.
10:57 SV Second Wind I use an iPhone 12 Pro work a “dual” capability. Google fi and a local SIM card. I use the fi primarily for calls and texts. I use the local card for data. Movistar in Costa Rica costs around $3 per gb. I also did in Nicaragua and El Salvador.
11:01 Remedy-Karl That might bankrupt me! I used about 110gb myself last month. Lol
11:04 Aegis, Mary/Ian Just a heads up. Barra marina only offers the Posse discount November/December.
12:07 PELICAN - Bryan I ported my main cell number to Microsoft Teams which I already paid for through my business so I wouldn't ever lose it. Google Fi was my go-
to for mobile but the unlimited data Tigo in Panama seduced me to a local SIM card. I use an authentication app to avoid using my cell phone number for most 2-factor authentication and lots of services offer a phone call which rings my Teams number. There have been a few times where this wasn't possible, looking at you Raymond James, and it becomes a pain in the ass
12:15 WildhoodDirk We were told the same thing would happen by T-mo, so we went to Google Fi. Apparently the same can happen but so far it's been fine. We have US numbers on the Fi phones, were out of the US for over 9 months straight and had no issues. Then a quick visit for Xmas should have "reset the clock". Not a lot of places the where a local sim works where the Fi doesn't....and it's "unlimited data"....
12:22 SV Second Wind Google Fi slows (significantly) when you reach the limit. If you want to speed it back up before the next month starts, it costs $10 per GB
12:25 Remedy-Karl Not applicable if you have the unlimited plan. Still, I found service in French Polynesia was always show.
12:33 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null]
12:34 PELICAN - Bryan [Photo]
12:34 PELICAN - Bryan My data also slowed after 15 GB. Is there another plan?
12:35 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Naguargandup Islands San Blas Islands.
12:37 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Awesome location, Toketee! Enjoy the sunshine!
12:43 SV Second Wind My data slows after 22GB. I’m pretty sure this is the most expensive plan…..
13:17 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Fi unlimited is really not. It does slow down after a limit, depending on how many numbers on the account.
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce From what I read on their site it’s 22gb for their higher end plan.
13:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks everyone for the feedback on my phone situation. My big dilemma now is that I have to be in the US to activate a GoofleFi plan. Theres always got to be something to screw things up.
13:22 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce T-Mobile threatened to cut us off also. Google go will also cut you off if you don’t go back to states after a certain amount of time, happened to a few of my friends. I try to buy local SIM cards and stay off cell if possible when I’m traveling. I’m going to buy a tigo sun in panama, unlimited for $40 a month.
13:29 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Yes, tigo is the best deal around, since it lets you tether, and works through central america.
13:44 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
13:47 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Anchored in 55 feet. 400 feet from the reef and 600 feet from the island. Perfect.
13:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’ll have to look into that.
13:53 PELICAN - Bryan Currently paying $5 every 7 days for unlimited with Tigo in Panama.
13:54 PELICAN - Bryan [Photo]
13:55 Dreamer @PELICAN - Bryan yes great deal, but you need to special program to hotspot. The Tigo is a hotspot for us. Also, the sim only works with unlocked phones, i tried 😂
13:55 LUMOS - Jeremiah @Busy Bee - Dan and Lumos have departed Playas de Coco, Costa Rica heading for Chiapas, Mexico. Expected arrival Saturday 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
13:56 PELICAN - Bryan I tether to my laptop. Just downloaded a bunch of sat charts, I also thought it would not work but works just fine either wifi hotspot or over USB
13:56 LUMOS - Jeremiah We successfully checked out without the use of an agent. It's not difficult, just several steps.
13:57 PELICAN - Bryan You will definitely need an unlocked phone though
13:59 LUMOS - Jeremiah We started at Port Captain in Playas de Coco. They calculate the cost of your International Zarpes ($20) and give you a ticket to take to pay at the Banco Nacional. The wives went to the bank to pay while captains got a taxi to the Liberia airport ($20.000 Colones each way). At the airport we suspended our import permit and got a form clearing the boat to leave the country. Rode back to Playas deCoco to immigration. If not using an agent all crew on board must be present to stamp out. Took immigration and customs forms plus the receipt from the bank back to Port Authority and they processed the International Zarpes 😎
14:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s what I’m concerned about. All the marketing hype on the websites say unlimited but what you have to makes sure of is that there is no time limit on how long you will be out for the country. I think most of the cell companies target either people going on vacation internationally or business people going out of the country. Not people on extended absences from the US like expats and cruisers. Buyer read the fine print or ask lots of questions.
14:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *out of the country
14:11 Alamos Hey Bocas people, is there a inexpensive but decent hotel in Bocas del toro that everyone gravitates to?
We plan to drive over from vista mar this weekend😁👍
14:23 PELICAN - Bryan It's across the channel on Carenero but when we have had people visit we recommend Doña Mara. On a small beach, highly rated restaurant, walk to a few other places (BiBi's and Leaf Eaters) and a short water taxi ride to Bocas. Owned by a nice couple. Only caveat is that it hasn't rained in awhile and I think Carenero can get into water shortages. We haven't had anyone stay in Bocas Proper, sorry. There is a sailboat which is an airBnb in this anchorage if you want to keep the boat life rolling.
15:59 Captain Dietmar 🇯🇲 YA MAN 🇯🇲 JAMAICA IS OPEN !

Hello Captain Dietmar,
The ports are now open
the vessels wanting to come to Jamaica each person on board has to fill out a travel authorization form @www.visitjamaica.com/travel authorization
here they will also upload their negative covid test result.
When they received the authorization please email it to porthealth14@yahoo.com
along with the information on the crew list attached
Regards,
Heather V. Vernon
Manager /Accounts Dept.
Montego Bay Yacht Club
P.O. Box 1133
Montego Bay
Tele: 876 979 8650 / 8038
Fax:876 979 8262
Cell: 876 874 5335
heather@mobayyachtclub.com
16:00 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
16:32 Alamos Thanks😁👍
16:47 Remedy-Karl Yes, you have the basic plan. Look here: https://fi.google.com/about/plans/
16:54 PELICAN - Bryan Interesting! Thanks. $70 a month for the curious.
16:55 Remedy-Karl You're welcome. Best of luck as you sort it out. I think the best solution is dual sim with a local card, but Fi is second best.
20:02 Dreamer Lol, after wasting an hour, panama got $50 out of me and gave me a receipt for $25 lol 😂, gotta love it
20:43 Sea Trial Dave [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698745,-92.392581&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:30 Captain Dietmar @Sea Trial Dave yeah
21:31 Sea Trial Dave @Make Me Laugh Neil We had Peter Karsten do a complete solar system in Paradise Village on our Nordhavn 55 this summer. 3 Canadian Solar panels, Victron inverter/charger and Victron solar equipment. Peter is a Dutch guy with whom we are very happy. Tell him Dave Solo recomended him to you (although that may result
In him doubling the price. Lol) +52 322 182 7524
21:45 Sea Trial Dave Two requests: Looking for a recommendation to someone who can take us to see the sights around Chiapas and (perhaps more importantly) a John Deere mechanic as we seem to be having a hopefully minor issue with our ZF engine control system.
22:05 Last Arrow Vincent @Sea Trial Dave there’s a tour guided for Chiapas on Good Nautical
22:45 Captain Dietmar miguel angel
he's on the page near the bottom
https://panamaposse.com/marina-chiapas

Wed, 1/26/2022
06:06 RED ROVER-Alison We went on a chocolate and coffee tour with Miguel. Not sure if I am saying this in a Gestalt manner but we personally found him to be very knowledgeable and his tour was interesting. He went on to provide us with recommendations for our San Christóbal and Palenque trips. He does offer to take people to those destinations as well. We went on our own. We were glad that Dietmar created this opportunity.
06:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila GM Posse...my trusty Wood Freeman 500b Autopilot has finally seen its last...recommendations for a new used marine equipment dealer near Vista Mar? Thanks
06:22 PP SV avant Hello Rob.
I hope you and Debra are staying healthy and getting your work done on Avant!

I didn't know how to load this info onto the Panama Posse text message site (line.com).
Hope you don't mind getting this. Perhaps you can pass it on to others doing the canal transit.
Ocean Dream had a little accident just outside the marina.
The pilot came on board and directed me to "catch-up to the freighter" going by. We were schedule to
go through the locks together. I steered the course he pointed out and was soon stuck in a sand bank.
The fault and responsibility was mine of course. I let my guard down.
The almost square area on the chart plotter showed good depths all around the perimeter but no depths in
the middle. I would normally have said "No. I am not going into an area where there are no depths on the chart."
But, as I said, I let my guard down.
The pilot boat returned to pull us off. After 15-20minutes of rather brutal pulling we were eventually dragged out
into deeper water. Keel and bilge OK. A couple of damaged cleats but not a big deal. Major stress though.
I checked the chart 26068 Puerto Cristobal (afterwards!) and the area is tagged "Dredge Disposal Site -spoil
ground less than 5 meters". In fact it was less than 2 meters.
I hope the info is useful and helps fellow sailors.
Regards,
Kevin Bourgeois -back in Nanaimo for about a month
Ocean Dream III -tied up at Buenaventura Marina.
06:23 PP SV avant [Photo]
06:23 PP SV avant [Photo]
08:07 Captain Dietmar the open cpn use case seminar has been added
https://panamaposse.com/seminars use docpass posse2021 to access the video
08:12 Last Arrow Vincent @Sea Trial Dave There is a JD dealer in San Jose de Cabo that I used. Not sure if they also work on the ZF transmissions. Let me know if you want his contact info.
08:25 SANUK-Alex, Isa&Kids Good morning, anyone knows an agent that can check our boat in PV coming from Panama? We are having issues getting a TIP before the boat arrives with the delivery captain.
08:35 RED ROVER Kevin 4 years ago we used Vilma Habelloecker vilmayachagency@yahoo.com for help with our TIP. We needed to have one canceled from a previous owner. We didn't know there was a second one as well. She helped with both.
08:36 SANUK-Alex, Isa&Kids Thanks I will try for sure
09:33 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Does anyone know which island can get diesel and light provisions on in Las Perlas?
09:41 TAKU Bob & Etta We would contact Henri on Isla Contadora. He goes into Panama City each week for supplies, and has a small store on the island. What's app +507 66713839
09:43 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Thank you!
10:14 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We also bought diesel and gasoline at the village in Pedro Gonzales
11:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I did some research today regarding extended international use of GoogleFi. According to their terms documentation they have the same or similar arrangements with use during extended international use. On a forum numerous people reported getting cut off after 3-4 months outside the US. From my research, which isn’t foolproof, it appears there is no US cell service except AT&T that will provided extended service outside the US, and that’s only in Mexico and Canada as AT&T has facilities in those countries.

What is this Tigo service that has been mentioned? I haven’t been able to find much on their parent site.
11:40 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, for the past four years we have been cruising the Pacific coast of Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and now Panama. We have tried other services like Telcel, movie star, Clairo, and in our experience they have performed rather poorly for our needs which is two people and a lot of data usage. In our experience, AT&T has the best service and quality for our needs. We pay $10 a day for unlimited, but this is a business expense for us. We have 4 phones and will continue to use local service providers when we can, and will pay as we play while trying to Entering into any service contracts, which we did in Mexico and got totally screwed. If you find Togo pays dividends for you please let me know. Thank you.
11:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. We can’t write ours off as a business expense, so that’s a rather steep expense for us. Glad it works for you. Back y to further research.
11:48 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] San Lorenzo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.993872,-82.031908&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:51 PP SV avant Bruce, Tigo is a country by country deal and the web sites generally don’t have very much information. We’re on an unlimited data plan Kerr in Panama from tigos ‘sme’ division for 39.22 a month and we haven’t noticed any slowdowns. Tigo is the only provider worth using in shelter bay as claro only provides one bar of 3G, sometimes ‘edge’ connectivity. Tigo plans often allow roaming from one county to another, particularly south of Mexico, but payments must be made to the country you signed up in, so you need to learn how to do that online before you cross a border.

Many of the unlimited plans from Tigo do not allow tethering, and it’s hard to tell which ones on their websites. We got a one week unlimited plan from Tigo ($5 plus $2 for the SIM card ) and then used WhatsApp to chat with their support and find a plan that worked for us and sign up for that. It was a 6 hour on and off wechat session. Another cruiser wanted the same plan, and went to a Tigo store (not a kiosk, a real-deal Tigo store) and that took over an hour to enrol.

It’s much harder than any of us would like. ;)
11:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you for the details. Yes, much harder than it should be.
12:03 Make Me Laugh Neil @Sea Trial Dave thank you! I am trying to get further south with this sort of recommendation.
We are south of Puerto Vallarta and planning on Chiapas this summer for hurricane season (which would be best). So far, the only ports with recommendations are La Paz and Puerto Vallarta. So, we might be back up that way.
12:08 Sea Trial Dave @Make Me Laugh Neil Peter is a distributer for Victron and also has direct access to Canadian Solar. His prices were comparable to the U.S. Happy to chat further if you want (949)677-6112.
12:08 Make Me Laugh Neil @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky thank you! What I need to do, is move 6 antenna, remove 2 panels, and rewire all it. That means electrician, and electronics. Which is not quite the same. The pieces are available almost every where. The skills not so much.

I am trying to get further south.

We are south of Puerto Vallarta and planning on Chiapas this summer for hurricane season (which would be best). So far, the only ports with recommendations are La Paz and Puerto Vallarta. So, we might be back up that way.
12:17 Dreamer Hi all, at Shelter bay, does anyone have a 30amp to 15 amp connector i can borrow until i find a replacement, the boatyard lost mine.
12:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce , we had a router from TelCel in Mexico. We now have a Tigo chip in it for unlimited data. We usually have to go in once a month to have it reset. But, we are on auto pay also. We also have Google Fi. We are running VPN on our cells to see if that will help with us being out of the country full time.
12:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. Much appreciated.
13:54 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Thanks!
15:47 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Peter Karsten is great. I brought him down to Barra for 2 days to do a job. He may be game to go to Chiapas?
15:49 Make Me Laugh Neil @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky that might be pretty pricey, we are going to have to coordinate between whoever does the install and whoever does the welding. As we move stuff around
15:52 Sea Trial Dave Someone posted last month about fuel issues in La Cruz. I commented that we fueled there 2x without issue. First time all good. In late November, we added around 850 gal and have been having issues since. Just put 2 and 2 together (we thought our ZF engine controller was failing) but it turns out to be dirty fuel. Not sure if from bottom of a tank or ? Given what the charge (including the “convenience fee”) I would consider going elsewhere!
15:59 Make Me Laugh Neil we just got fuel there last week, about 28 gallons, but we only hold 160 total. I will keep an eye on my filters.
Thank you for the warning.
16:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We summer in Barra de Navidad, when it got real hot in Aug and Sept we went up to Ajijic…it was perfect…and Peter will go there, he install a second Victron for me there
16:06 Last Arrow Vincent @Sea Trial Dave This is from another Nordhavn we both know regarding a fuel experience from La Cruz

“I did some more digging into the "black diesel" issue.

Just by way of background, we have 2 fwd fuel tank of about 220 gallons each. Both were "empty" before adding fuel. (But probably had a few gallons at the bottom of the tank the transfer pick up cant reach.)

We added 100 gallons to the port tank to use up a credit we had with the marina and when starting to transfer this fuel noticed the diesel was very dark in color.

"Black diesel" could be from algae or it could be older fuel that has started to break down.

I have been running the fuel back and forth between the two forward tanks. The filter the fuel is going through is 10 microns which is not small enough to catch much, but the fuel is looking slightly clearer.

Going with the algae theory, I added some diesel biocide treatment on the basis that it would at least stop things getting worse. When running the transfer pump again after treatment, the diesel was darker—so perhaps algae is the issue.

I can't say for sure the problem was introduced by the fuel taken on at La Cruz. That is my best guess, but it could also have been in the residual fuel left in the port tank after I emptied it a few weeks ago. I didn't see any evidence of this during that transfer, so I doubt it—but who knows.

I did send Rafa and email about the issue and suggest he take a look at his fuel. He thanked my for the heads up—for what that is worth.

So nothing definitive, but I would be very careful before getting fuel at La Cruz.

In terms of our issue, I just need to get some 2 micron Racor filters and run the fuel back and forth until it is clear. So not a big deal as boat issues go.”
16:57 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Is there a link to the Pacific Posse videos/presentations? I remember someone suggesting a book for French Polynesia if anyone has the info. TY!
18:00 WildhoodDirk Is he in Chiapas? Was the pin related to the solar post?
19:10 TAKU Bob & Etta Regarding diesel fuel in Mexico. I had done some research because one time I got black fuel. Mexico has two grades of diesel. One for the boats and one for autos. The boat diesel is black and the auto is clear. The auto has a higher cetane, which burns hotter and cleaner. Don't remember where I got the black diesel may have been La Cruz.

Thu, 1/27/2022
06:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482903,-79.942526&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:15 Captain Dietmar @SephinaJosh congratulations
06:16 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Thanks!
08:00 WildhoodDirk @SephinaJosh I thought that's was you at the end of the dock...saw you this morning on our morning walk. We are Wildhood over on dock 1...got in yesterday too, bet we enjoyed that wind more than you though😬 How was the trip up the gulf?
08:05 WildhoodDirk I was wondering about that as we have a similar thing in Canada. Farmers get "purple diesel" which has been dyed...cheaper for them to use in their equipment. Dyed so the highway police can check and make sure it's not being used in on road vehicles.....
08:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @WildhoodDirk GM! Rounding Punta Mala was a fun ride, but overall not bad. Unfortunately we lost our autopilot shortly after we left Golfito, so it was hand steering the whole way...arghh...look forward to meeting!
08:29 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Have you cleared in here yet?
09:05 WildhoodDirk Yes, we've been in Panama for quite a while now, about 7 months....how is your clearing in going? I've heard mixed reviews about doing it here...
We are here a couple of days and then leaving Saturday, heading north....
09:09 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila So we must get together before you go! We're up at the office now dealing with Cecil. I've got to order/install a new autopilot and a few other smaller projects before we head for the Canal
09:10 WildhoodDirk Sounds good!
11:24 RED ROVER Kevin CHECKING OUT OF MEXICO
in addition to the typical paperwork one might expect, there were two items that we've been asked for.
1. Some sort of certification of boating knowledge... like a state boating card or a CG captains license.
2. Receipt of payment for your FMM. If you received it from flying in, the airfare includes the cost and no receipt is needed. But if you received it by driving/walking across the border, they are asking for the receipt of payment to accompany the FMM.
We are just heading out to do the check out process now and will report anything else of interest.
11:29 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Regarding tigo - it is a postpago plan purchased in panama. Costs around $39.22 per month and allows unlimited data and tethering in panama. Outside of Panama, they say it is 2gb per day for high speed international data roaming.

If you get a panama tigo sim, you can complete the plan signup via WhatsApp. They will want a copy of your passport uploaded and an address (like the marina). You can then pay monthly online via http://tigopagos.xpresspago.com/. Since it is paid monthly, I'd suggest that if you are heading north or west, and no longer need the sim, you could pass it on to someone heading south. If you don't pay, it cuts off after a month, they don't come to get you pay in arrears. I believe the sim cuts off after a number of months, but you can also change to a lower cost plan if you are away and just use it (for instance) to monitor the boat.
13:42 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin what’s the FMM ?
13:43 RED ROVER-Alison That small piece of paper that is your visa.
13:43 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER-Alison copy thanks.
13:49 🦜🍹Kyrie Reciept of payment for FMM? Never heard of that. We used an agent and while she gave us the completed FMM's no bank reciept was given?!
13:54 RED ROVER-Alison Just adding some commentary. The FMMs were a struggle. We are within our allowed 180 days and each FMM is marked allowing 180 days. That said, I did not have my receipt from entering Mexico via CBX in Tijuana. So a large conversation ensued and people were called, etc. We were able to show payment via our credit card statement and this was ok, but only because Memo worked hard on our behalf. Kevin's FMM had a smeared date as the person who stamped it didn't do a great job. This was also a problem. Their online records also did not show him leaving Mexico. Only his entries. Uncertain why. After much conversation and review of his passport and their online records, they decided he was ok. But the lesson learned is - lots of scrutiny of FMMs here in Chiapas, and make sure you have your receipt if your last entry into Mexico was via boat, car or CBX (which shows up as entry via car/land).
13:55 RED ROVER-Alison Maybe email her and see if you can get receipts. Or print your credit card statement. The resolution was to pay for FMMs again. But there was a lot of unhappy conversation.
14:00 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
14:00 RED ROVER-Alison Also add the license/proof of ability to operate
15:20 PP SV avant Re: certificate of competence. When we were in Chiapas, some cruisers made up and printed out fake certificates. They worked fine.
15:22 Katmandu - Terry So I’m a US resident & permanent Mexican resident with a US registered boat and a Mexican crew mate . That should be interesting for checking out of the county
15:23 GypseaBLU- John/Kim Wanted to send out a big Thank You to Rob -sv Avant and Bob - sv Green Flash for teaching a class on Open CPN at Shelter Bay Marina and helping some (me) newbies to this chart program. Appreciate the help and sharing of charts and tiles.(big happy smile)(big happy smile)
15:33 YO-D-YO Dave Got fuel from LA Paz at the end of November, and dark in our separator, too. I would not expect dyed diesel to make my filter dirty, but it did. I suspect it's just dirty. Wouldn't La Cruz have mentioned this when you asked? Suppose I need to build some kind of fuel polishing system for our boat.
15:38 walt knot right In 2018 while in La Paz Mexico at Palmara Marina, I look a dock cart and my Jerry cans across the street and filled up at the gas/diesel station.
15:38 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew For proof of competency in Chiapas I just used my CA Boating license.
15:42 YO-D-YO Dave La Cruz... not La Paz! Dirty fuel.
15:47 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt is your boat at Vista Mar? Are you?
15:56 walt knot right Yes, but I'm in California
17:48 PP SV avant 272301Z JAN 22
NAVAREA IV 87/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS:
A. 011200Z TO 012200Z FEB IN AREA BOUND BY
10-23.17N 075-32.68W, 10-22.35N 075-32.68W,
10-22.35N 075-33.82W, 10-23.17N 075-33.82W.
B. 1200Z TO 2200Z DAILY 02 THRU 10 FEB
IN AREA BOUND BY
10-28.50N 075-50.00W, 10-28.50N 075-45.00W,
10-18.83N 075-45.00W, 10-18.83N 075-50.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 102300Z FEB 22.
20:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Playa La Madera] Playa La Madera 04880 Zihuatenejo, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.637959,-101.556973&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:23 Katmandu - Terry [null] Av. Cuauhtémoc 32, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.638203,-101.557803&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:48 YO-D-YO Mary [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.095672,-104.437638&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @YO-D-YO Mary that was a great anchorage for us. We spent one night there tucked in real close to shore.
20:50 YO-D-YO Dave End of November we took on fuel in La Cruz. I now see visibly brown diesel in my water separator, and have changed out dirty filters.

Fri, 1/28/2022
08:05 Last Arrow Vincent Just a note regarding Ixtapa marina, checking & out. First as you may know the Captian’s office is in Zihuat on the waterfront pier, a 20 peso bus ride into town or 150 peso Taxi ride. The office is open Monday to Friday 0830 - 1430 hrs. But this doesn’t mean the port Captain is in the office to sign your check in check out papers. It took us 3 days, trips, into his office to checked in. With checking out I’ve done one trip so far and was told to come back the following day as the Captian, due to Covid only comes in every other day. Once checked in you need to give a copy to the marina office with checking out you need to get a letter from the marina saying your account is in good standing. The Port Captian will charge $515 peso for checking in and another $515 for checking out, payment by CC only. Before I travel back into Zihuat today to check out I will get the marina manager, Elsa, to call the port Captian’s office and confirm the Captian is in and we can finally get our check out papers. A paper work Cha Cha indeed !
08:30 YO-D-YO Dave Any idea what are the shiney little blue specs are floating below the surface of the water?
08:37 YO-D-YO Dave Daytime... not bioluminescent
08:47 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Cadmium, nothing to worry about 🤣🤣🤣
08:55 Make Me Laugh Neil @YO-D-YO Mary hello, we looked last night when you guys pulled in and it looked too crowded for us to also go in. Are there still 4 boats in there?
08:58 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Photo]
08:58 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Photo]
08:58 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Any electronics gurus out there that can id this part? The long shaft sits inside a coil, need to replace
09:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Where was it connected on the boat?
09:17 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Autopilot - thus is the faulty part
09:18 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Nina & Don, does that plan cover phone calls to and from the States and Canada?
09:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] San Lorenzo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.961790,-82.048240&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:10 REEF DANCER Jerry Chuck mine are wesmar very well built but complex to get the seal ram out of bottom of boat job did go well happy it's over
10:11 REEF DANCER Jerry Josh. Looks like a solenoid?
10:14 SilhouetteL Who is the manufacturer of the auto pilot ?
It looks like a servo controller
10:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @REEF DANCER Jerry more internet research has revealer that it is a mercury contactor, no longer made. I understand that I can substitute a 40 amp microswitch, the trick now is to find it in Panama or have it shipped in
10:14 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @SilhouetteL Wood Freeman model 500b
10:16 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila As I understand it, the coil holds the mercury at the bottom of the tube, when you apply power the mercury jumps to the top to close the circuit. Its apparently a kind of on/off switch
10:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Have you determined that this is what’s broken and that’s it?
10:17 REEF DANCER Jerry Josh of course no longer made lots of contactors out there you can probably have one mounted close by and it doesn't have to be same model is this 12 or 24 volt? How many amps
10:18 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Clearly the part is faulty, housinh cracked, plastic melted...the ?? is if thats the only problem, or did something else trigger the overheat, like is the hydraulic motor starting to seize up
10:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. Good luck.
10:20 REEF DANCER Jerry Possibly also fatigue by salt air intrusion corrosion number one killer of elec parts
10:20 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @REEF DANCER Jerry the autopilot is 24V in but the may only be 12 V across that switch, 40 amp
10:20 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yep, and the control box is in mounted in a pretty moist environment
10:24 REEF DANCER Jerry They lije to use contactors to reduce load for wire size a 40 amp line is large compared to the wiring they like to run. Can be a loose connector wire to the side screw. Moisture draws down amps plus it will cause circuits to jump around then fail
10:25 REEF DANCER Jerry Well you're on the right track
10:25 PP SV avant @SephinaJosh Presley Motors of Bay City Texas bought all Micheal Freemans’ inventory and parts when he closed down the business. Try there first.

https://www.presleysautomotive.com/About-Us/Marine-Autopilots
10:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yep, I'm trying to spec out a 40 amp SSR to replace it, but a quick and dirty internet search shows companies still selling mercury contactors...Presley's is from whom I received all this enlightenment actually
10:27 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray Thank you!
10:31 PP SV avant you have the Panama cruisers guide pdf? They list these electric supply houses. Google would find more.
Casa de Telefonos 264-6438
On Via Brazil, across the street from the gas station by the PriceSmart on Via Brazil.
Electronica Caribe 223-0205 www.electronicacaribe.com
On Via España close to Via Argentina. Carries electrical components, shrink tubing, does laptop repairs
Electronica Japon 264-2400, www.electronicajapon.com, rafael@electronicajapon.com
Located on Via Espana Brazil between Ray and near Iglesia del Carmen, besides Panaderia/Dulceria Symphony. Rafael Lam speaks English. Carries LEDs (G4 etc), cables, connectors, electronic components, aswell Inverters
Electronica Japonesa 264-6384, 264-1186)
Located on Via Brazil across from PriceSmart. Can also do general electronic repairs.
Gigatech
LED lights, switches, connectors. Looks like a music shop. Speak English. Around the corner from Panama Auto (map page 5)

10:34 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray just the resources I was looking for! Rob, thanks a million.
11:43 Captain Dietmar HEADS UP
WE ARE ABOUT TO ADD BUENAVENTURA MARINA AS A SPONSOR IN PANAMA
THEY WILL OFFER 1ST NIGHT FREE .
MARINA IS RESTRICTED TO ENTRY AND EXIT AT HIGH TIDE
DRAFT MAX 7 FEET
WEEKLY .90
MONTH .75
MONTH+ .60 X FOOT X DAY
11:44 PP SV avant Sweet!
11:44 Outventure juergen and Iris Nice! If anybody like some hands on info about the marina, we are here at the moment
11:44 Outventure juergen and Iris (And we like it!)
11:45 Outventure juergen and Iris It‘s a small marina, but the place itself is nice, there‘s supermarkets and restaurants in biking distance.
The marina manager Emilio is a great guy.
11:47 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:47 Outventure juergen and Iris It‘s very calm inside (especially compared to Vista Mar)
11:47 SV Chimera @WildhoodDirk @☸️ Outventure what do you draw? We are 6’9
11:48 Outventure juergen and Iris We‘re a catamaran, 1.4meters
11:48 Outventure juergen and Iris We can enter and leave the marina 2 - 2.5 hours before and after high tide.
11:51 Outventure juergen and Iris This is a short reel of us leaving the marina:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYo2MNQo6AK
11:53 Outventure juergen and Iris Here’s a short video of us leaving the marina.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYo2MNQo6AK
12:07 SV Chimera West marine pro discount price for certain electronics is significantly lower than marine warehouse/seaborne. Does anyone know if marine warehouse will act as a shipping company for items purchased at west marine or just for stuff purchased through them? Also they deliver to shelter bay . Anyone know how to get it to vista mar?
12:36 PP SV avant 270017Z JAN 22
HYDROLANT 246/22(24).
EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
VENEZUELA.
DNC 14.
1. M/V ATTACKED IN 10-16.3N 064-34.7W AT
250610Z JAN. VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP
CLEAR OF THIS POSITION AND TO EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 030017Z FEB 22
12:40 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Photo]
12:40 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sonho is anchored on the free mooring balls in Isla Contadora. Very nice anchorage near the new dinghy doc 30/day with nice security. We met a nice man named Terry Little. He and his wife Ilene own a tour business and are great resources here. Able to get diesel and groceries. Diesel is 4.90/gallon. Terry’s WhatsApp numbers are in the card. Here is a pic of their card. Terry works in conjunction with the owner of the Tienda and Contadora Hotel named Henri. Very nice people.
13:25 PP SV avant I know many at vista mar have used the local mailboxes etc.
14:15 SV Chimera I heard that’s for light stuff . Is there a weight limit?
14:16 Captain Dietmar we pro has an intl desk
14:17 SV Chimera Thank you both .
15:21 WildhoodDirk We are 4' (catamaran)...at Vista Mar though, not Bonaventure....
17:36 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I used Mail Boxes Etc. In Coronado to ship lithium batteries, solar panels, and four full size sheets of starboard. They’ll give you a different Miami address to have you things sent to and ship it by sea. Quite affordable, but takes more time to arrive.
17:37 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Mike is the cell that runs the Coronado branch. Both he and his wife are fluent in English and French.
20:11 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Funny when we checked out last year I. When on the web and found a document, change it to say captain document printed it and they stamped it approved
20:23 SV Chimera Would you know the Miami address? Thanks this is great information
20:30 ALKA - Julius Just got a response from Banana Bay Marina about clearing into Costa Rica and it is $452 usd including taxes 😞
22:26 walt knot right Four mailboxes etcetera there are two different Miami addresses. One for Air Freight and one for marine shipping. But the most important part of the address is the box number so to speak for you in Coronado do you have to contact Mail Boxes Etc to obtain that number it's the same number for either one of the Miami addresses that you send to
23:14 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I’d suggest you contact Mike at the Coronado store to make sure you get the current address. It’s been 6 months since we were there. Mike used WhatsApp +507 6200-6812. I told him we’d be recommending him. Introduce yourself as a Posse member and I know he’ll help you out.

Sat, 1/29/2022
01:12 SV Chimera Thanks again to all
10:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Please send me the GPS coordinates
10:35 PP SV avant Buenaventura Marina
+507 6565-0709
https://goo.gl/maps/sBY3aNRjr7sYALS1A
10:54 Outventure juergen and Iris 8° 20.299' N 80° 9.778' W
15:25 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
15:25 RED ROVER-Alison Red Rover joins the crew of One Life at Bahia del Sol. Many thanks to Bill + Jean for their help and guidance and this cool photo. Happy to be here.
15:29 Katmandu - Terry [Sticker]
15:29 PP SV avant Get ready to pupusa up!
15:48 RED ROVER-Alison Going to Bill and Jean's in a few minutes for pool, drinks and then out for papusas! Yaaas!
15:56 PP SV avant I am green with envy.
16:15 Dreamer Advice from posse members, Dreamer will head across the canal from Atlantic to pacific next month. My Wife needs a COVID test and to fly back to Ca. Which marina or anchorage is best? How are the services at Vista Mar for this kind of stuff. Thanks all.
16:22 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene There is a clinic in Coronado, just outside of Vista Mar that was giving Covid tests. Walt & I got our Covid tests at the Tocumen Airport in Panamá City as we were flying out to the USA. Results were ready in an hour.
16:24 Dreamer @🦜Knot Right/Jeariene awesome thanks, i might just come visit, is it easy to check out and get a zarp there also??
16:27 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene We’ve been in Vista Mar since January 2019, but didn’t have any problems getting in. We’re in California right now.
16:48 Alamos There’s options, all paperwork can be handled at vista mar.
Crown plaza at the airport offers tests with results in 15 minutes. Easy...
16:54 Sea Trial Toni @Dreamer if you fly into Tijuana and use the CBX bridge to walk across into United States, you do not need a Covid test .
16:56 Sea Trial Dave @RED ROVER Kevin I did no such thing!
17:01 Sea Trial Dave @Last Arrow Vincent They got us for $485 pesos x 2 but did come in on Sunday for us. Thankfully we were in on the hook right there so no taxi! Is is gestalt to say I think it’s a scam?
17:04 Sea Trial Dave I want to give a shout out to Miguel Angel in Chiapas. He was recomended through PP and was worth every Peso ($70 USD x 2 for the entire day including an amazing lunch). For those in rout, there is a festival in town with the chocolate on Feb 2nd and he is taking folks up. Worth the trip.
17:05 Sea Trial Dave Miguel’s phone number +52 962 133 6820
17:08 Last Arrow Vincent @Sea Trial Dave you and others may have a gestalt infractions. The PP FB is safe for opinions
17:30 Dreamer Anyone at shelter bay interested in a Kayak and a sportsman 1000 generator. Generator is brand new, never had oil in it, was for emergencies to charge the batteries. Let me know. Also will sell my commercial grade dehumidifier, i paid $1000 for it back in the states, it’s a AC unit. If you are thinking about storing the boat on the hard for a long time.
19:22 LUMOS - Jeremiah We.just got here today!! Interested in Miguel Angel and this Chocolate Festival!!
19:23 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698826,-92.393057&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:36 Sea Trial Dave @LUMOS - Jeremiah https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Tour-Agency/Tours-discover-chiapas-482579621927402/
20:35 RED ROVER Kevin @LUMOS - Jeremiah @Busy Bee - Dan glad you made it up to Chiapas! Good chatting with you both as we passed by.

Sun, 1/30/2022
03:18 SV Chimera @josh-ironcalculus . Mike is indeed very helpful. Thanks
06:02 LUMOS - Jeremiah Loved our VHF chat in the middle of th night off the coast of Guatemala while dodging fishing boats! 😂 Hope you enjoy El Salvador!
06:26 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
06:26 ALKA - Julius [null] Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.923902,-79.531941&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:27 ALKA - Julius Pacific side!
07:38 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Please post foto of the generator
09:27 Dreamer $150 for the genny
09:27 Dreamer Perfect to charge batteries or emergencies after a lightening strike, that’s only reason we had it 😂
09:37 Dreamer [Photo]
09:44 Dreamer [Photo]
09:45 Dreamer [Photo]
09:46 Dreamer Let me know if you want pictures of the inside of the manual
10:01 Dreamer Sorry, genny sold
10:01 Dreamer Kayak also sold
10:02 Dreamer Only dehumidifier left
10:03 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
10:51 PP SV avant Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting a series of events that they call "The Cruisers' Roundtable." The events are all held at Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village. They are FREE unless otherwise noted.

GET THE BALANCE RIGHT

Monday, January 31, 3:00- 5:00 pm
Mike Danielson, who is our North Sails loft guy down here in the Bay of Banderas, is going to be giving Monday’s talk. He will be discussing sail trim and rig tuning. Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge on the subject, and I would encourage everybody to come and hear what he has to say. Come and visit the Vallarta Yacht Club, while you’re at it pick up some valuable, free information! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Vallarta Yacht Club is located in Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta (Paseo De Los Cocoteros N°001 Local #20, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY CP 63732)
Questions can be directed to ebloom64@gmail.com.
VYC has Covid protocols in place and we are complying with Nayarit guidelines. We practice social distancing, masking, and promote an open air environment to keep everyone safe while they enjoy the seminars.
10:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Club de playa- Marina Acapulco] Tambuco, Guanajuato Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840973,-99.909250&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:58 TAKU Bob & Etta [null] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.517136,-92.238732&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:59 Dreamer Pics of dehumidifier
10:59 TAKU Bob & Etta Left Chiapas this morning on our way to Panama. Cheers!
11:01 Dreamer @🦜🍹 Taku nice, are you coming to Shelter Bay??
11:02 Dreamer [Photo]
11:02 Dreamer [Photo]
12:40 Busy Bee - Dan I had guests that helped with transit that needed antigen tests to get back to US. I used a service that came basically to the dinghy dock administered the test and emailed the results within the hour. 50$. I can send the WhatsApp# if that interests you
12:48 Busy Bee - Dan +50766769730
12:52 Busy Bee - Dan I gave them a restaurant close by and had them meet me out front. The process took < 10 minutes
15:21 Dreamer @Busy Bee - Dan yes please 👍. Thank you
17:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How’s the fuel in Acapulco and where should we purchase it?

Mon, 1/31/2022
05:49 Green Flash [null] H48Q+278, El Porvenir, Guna Yala, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.563333,-78.863532&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:51 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila There's a Pemex fuel dock by the cruise ship terminal, on the other side of the mooring field from Marina Acapulco. We took on fuel there, but there were surcharges and fees that were added to the posted price
05:54 PP SV avant [ShelterBay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369786,-79.950848&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:55 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642457,-85.653533&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:06 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763294,-96.121844&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482417,-79.943578&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:19 Ora 2 CraigandKaren [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.758606,-96.111732&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you! Surcharges and fees seem to be the norm here in Mexico.
07:20 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [null] Río Danubio 18, Los Naranjos, Solidaridad las Vegas, 30798 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.891175,-92.283223&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Club de playa- Marina Acapulco] Tambuco, Guanajuato Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840973,-99.909250&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:29 SVBoundless Bruce. We would recommend you stay on Vicente's moorings in Acapulco. Once there, Vicente will bring you whatever you need including fuel. He brings it straight from the Pemex in big jerry jugs and his boys put it in your tank for you.
Vicente +52 744 439 8184. Calling him is better than whatsapp.
07:31 SVBoundless [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698565,-92.392176&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:32 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.557188,-79.669039&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:38 RED ROVER-Alison [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300620,-88.892553&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:43 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
07:43 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
07:43 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
07:43 RED ROVER Kevin Photos from the marina at Hotel Bahia del Sol
07:43 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
07:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you. Great information.
07:53 sonho eddie [Playa Cacique] Isla Contadora Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.624730,-79.037258&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:29 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.093875,-104.368519&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:29 Aegis, Mary/Ian Underway
08:59 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.555358,-101.502122&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:00 Last Arrow Vincent Underway Ixtapa to Acapulco
09:01 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL starts in 30 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and in 60 minutes for the PACIFIC
09:03 Gitana-Hugo [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.543505,-101.482868&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Dársena
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dpdeL7SYUF1anynz9
09:09 TARA -Roel&Jacomine [null] Unnamed Road,, Marina Chahue, P Chahue, Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763446,-96.121221&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:12 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Hi this is TARA from the Netherlands, Roel and Jacomine. New members. Sailing for 10 years & on our way to the Atlantic again. Waiting in Huatulco to cross Tehuantepec.
09:12 SVAKIA-Rick [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 Captain Dietmar welcome to the posse

09:14 Katmandu - Terry [null] Av Costera Miguel Alemán 497, Las Playas, 39390 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.838465,-99.907882&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:16 Sailfish - Brian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.109542,-104.393477&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 Dreamer https://maps.app.goo.gl/GxgAZBNg5UuFUmEh6
09:18 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
09:18 Captain Dietmar use the libe app to drop a location pin
in the chat box tab the > then + then location pin and wait and confirm
09:18 Make Me Laugh Neil See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4xWGg3wNq6DCKUpx6
09:19 Captain Dietmar use the line app chat to drop your location pin > + location and share
09:20 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:20 Captain Dietmar Group call ended.
09:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Fuel price in Acapulco today at the fuel dock near the cruise ship building. Plus 12% surcharge and 2% for Credit Card or 2.5% for Amex.
09:20 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:20 AZIMUTH - Ash [null] Baja Catita, Pichilingue, 39880 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.809381,-99.849069&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole $22.84 diesel at fuel dock in Acapulco.
09:21 AZIMUTH - Ash Getting underway to Puerto Angel this AM
09:21 Dreamer [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368315,-79.951453&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 Dreamer Got it Dietmar, thanks
09:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
09:24 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
09:25 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Casa club La Marina] Acapulco, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840426,-99.909545&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Does that include the surcharges?
09:31 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Fuel price in Acapulco today at the fuel dock near the cruise ship building. Plus 12% surcharge and 2% for Credit Card or 2.5% for Amex.
09:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole $22.84 diesel Fuel price in Acapulco today at the fuel dock near the cruise ship building. Plus 12% surcharge and 2% for Credit Card or 2.5% for Amex.
09:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍🙏
09:53 Midnight B Richard [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.698342,-83.668993&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:54 M/V One Life [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300600,-88.892446&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:04 YO-D-YO Mary Sorry we will miss the call, we are underway to Tenacatita. Cheers
10:04 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [El Cid Marina Beach] Avenides Cameron Sabalo S/N 82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268236,-106.464902&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
10:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
10:39 Last Arrow Vincent Re : tracking with IridiumGO. Does tracking option require a PredictWind SIM card in the IridiumGO.?
Presently I am using Blue Cosmos in my IrdiumGo.
10:44 BEATA Billy & Ruth We were in that same spot. Lovely neighbors.
11:01 Katmandu - Terry Group call ended.
11:03 walt knot right I don't think so. Just a predictwind free account
11:07 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly [Errol Flynn Marina] Port Antonio (btw harbour street & valentine street) Portland Parish of Portland Jamaica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.180855,-76.453040&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:07 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky No, it does not. We use iridium go and predict wind and blue cosmos, so we have a lot of experience. Note, do you have to download the GPS track icon in your PredictWind for the track to be engaged and show on the map. Copy?
14:41 IBEX - Florian Would anyone have a working contact (ph nr or email) to the La Playita Marina on Amador / Panama City? The email and ph nr given on their webpage are a dead end
14:42 Rosie2 I’m looking for any Posse members that might be heading for Panama from the Atlantic side around March.
15:07 PP SV avant I’m not sure they reopened to transients post Covid yet. They did close to transients and I heard the dinghy dock is still closed.
15:37 RED ROVER-Alison We had our COVID vaccine booster shots here in El Salvador today, even earlier than anticipated. Ignacio, the Bahia del Sol manager can arrange this for you. The clinic is an 8 minute drive from the marina and there was no cost. Pfizer today but I understand it can vary to Moderna and AstroZ. They can do the first two rounds of vaccination as well. We simply needed our vaccine cards and passports. We are grateful to the government of El Salvador for the opportunity.
15:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What is the fuel situation like at Marina Chahué?
16:09 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Fuel pumps are inoperative, at least when we were there. But I think there's a service for schlepping Jerry can of fuel.
16:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ugh, damn. Ok. Thanks.
16:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Looking on panamaposse.com I see that Marina Chahué is #65, but there is no mention of that marina nor a link. Is it no longer a sponsor?

What is the contact info for Marina Chahué? That’s our next stop and need to make a reservation.
16:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We tried contacting Patricia & Ezekiel on their office number - 958 587 2652. We never got through, but when we showed up they were very accommodating. Lunchtime for them is 2-4pm apparently. You can also try this e-mail from the Shawn/Heather cruising guide: marinachahuereserv@fonatur.gob.mx
16:22 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you! 🙏
16:23 RED ROVER-Alison Bruce, Marina Chahue is a government operated marina in Huatulco. Ezekiel is the manager. He speaks English. They do not seem to respond to email so give them a call. I believe their contact info is on the Posse site. They are the only marina there and it is a shallow entrance. If you look back you'll see a lot of chatter about the depths. There are a number of Posse boats there now who can comment.
16:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you. 🙏
16:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you, Alison. 🙏
16:53 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy I have talked with them recently, didn’t cross check numbers/email from here to the website, but they have been responsive.
16:53 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy [Photo]
17:00 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce we’re here now and tried to get PP Discount today but the manager said there wasn’t one. There is some shallow water here.
17:07 Midnight B Richard Also works with a Tigo prepaid SIM. $5 per 7 days (get the Mi Tigo app for easy management), unlimited data in Panama, free roaming in Central America, can definitely tether (although not sure whether tethering is allowed)
17:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks I wonder why no discount?
17:38 Captain Dietmar municipal marina no deals
17:41 PP SV avant We could never get that plan to tether. Is there a trick to it?
17:51 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy And should note they have waived the first night $150 charge, 1.50 per foot per night is current rate
18:01 Dreamer We just went to the Tigo store and bought a prepaid unlimited sim that allows sharing, $40 for the month. Working now as i type. The internet is absolutely horrible here at shelter bay. I have it in a small hotspot device, works. Let me know if you want a pic of the device.
18:35 GenM @ALKA - Julius is that fee per boat or per crew member?
18:35 RED ROVER Kevin You won't need a discount there
18:44 Captain Dietmar @ALKA - Julius try to get a hold of he may have lower fees
Maikol Barrantes at +506 2775 3000 - I have not had a chance to call him but he may save you 200 USD
18:46 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
18:46 ALKA - Julius I assume per boat
18:47 ALKA - Julius I assume it is per boat
18:47 Captain Dietmar @ALKA - Julius try alucasc@maritimainteroceanica.com for a lower rate to clear in as well
18:54 RED ROVER Kevin Can you use Julius for either north bound and south bound?
18:59 Outventure juergen and Iris +507 6000-5127 used to work a year ago. Whatsapp. Lisseth is the name of the contact.
19:02 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.301393,-104.833337&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:09 IBEX - Florian Thx!
21:18 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce When I checked in to Chahue (I have since checked out and am in Chiapas) I was advised that “we are the cheapest marina in Mexico so do not offer a further discount.” They we’re very inexpensive so I did not question further.
21:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Makes sense. Thanks.
21:20 Gargoyle It does not require a Predict Wind SIM but you do need a Predict Wind account to set up the tracking option
21:23 Last Arrow Vincent @Gargoyle ok thanks I have. Pridectwind account so I’ll see what I can figure out using my IridiumGO with blue cosmos sim. Any other advise appreciated. Thanks
21:26 Medea-Darryl Hello all
Have not had internet for some time
Sailed to Cayman but was put under 10 day quarantine, despite having met all pre arrival criteria, m as not all crew had QR codes for vaccination
Left Cayman to Isla Mujeres
No Covid tests required
Sailed to Cayo Largo Cuba
Easy check in although nothing is open
Now in Cienfuegos and taking a tour to Havana tomorrow
22:04 Saumlaki - Tom Hello, my name is Tom, and I am based in Los Angeles but planning a trip to the Caribbean
22:44 Captain Dietmar hip hip hurrah
a bottle of rum for the spirit of exploration
well done
23:46 Midnight B Richard Just seems to work with my Android hotspot. Mind you, I use Express VPN on both phone and laptop, so maybe that helps

Tue, 2/1/2022
00:02 PP SV avant Are you using a phone to hotspot or a dedicated hotspot device like a mifi?
05:39 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Tom! So good to see you here. When are you thinking about leaving?
07:16 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly Hello posse! I'm new here. We are in Jamaica, Port Antonio. Planning our crossing to the Canal. Anyone have experience with the direct route, or crossing to San Andres and down?
07:18 Medea-Darryl How is Port Antonio? Hoping to check out there
07:21 Dreamer @AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly should be straight shot down from Jamaica, reach all the way with the trades. We did Roatan to San Andres and then Panama. San Andres is a easy Divert and nice island if you want a break. My buddy skipped San Andres, we would have too but had engine issues.
07:46 Captain Dietmar anyone in Chiapas MX who can bring a small tank of refrigerant down to Costa Rica with them
no rush just needs cargo space
07:55 Gargoyle It has been a while since we set our up but the first step is the "Track" settings on the IridiumGo app on your phone. It links to the PredictWind account. Maybe send a quick request to PredictWind on the rest, they are very responsive and will help with the rest of the sync.
08:10 Saumlaki - Tom I am joining the Cubar to head to La Paz in November, and plan to work my way south. Since I will be balancing work, I am thinking through good places to leave my boat along the way
08:12 Sea Trial Dave S.cc it @Captain Dietmar We can and would be happy to do so, however, we may be quite a while (45+ days). Let us know. If you can’t find someone moving faster than us.
08:13 Captain Dietmar thank you yes no rush
08:32 Captain Dietmar update on clearing in fees in Golfito
Alan Lucas
130 agency fee
100 ag inspection
if vessel doc is not in captains name additional 85

operations@maritimainteroceanica.com

+506 8711 1262
08:50 SV Blessed Life @Medea-Darryl can you give us an update on Cuba when you get through it.

Also anything interesting in Cayman? Was it worth the hassles?

08:52 SV Blessed Life @AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly
Hey there! How was Jamaica? How was clear in? Anything interesting / or of concern u can report?
08:55 SV Blessed Life @Medea-Darryl if you get any intel can you pass it along. We’re thinking…. Gracias!
10:01 Midnight B Richard A phone - Xiaomi Mi A3 running the standard WiFi hotspot feature in stock Android 11. Can connect my Windows 10 laptop, a Samsung Galaxy tablet and an additional Android phone without issue, although I haven't downloaded multiple GB of data per day. Just experimented with and without VPN and it works either way. In Costa Rica right now, so perhaps the tethering controls are not as enforceable when roaming but it worked fine in Panama.
10:07 Midnight B Richard [Photo]
10:14 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
10:14 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
10:19 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
10:19 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
10:23 RED ROVER Kevin Can you use Alan for clearing in at any other CR ports?
10:27 BAJA FOG Why couldn’t I get on the line call today…? Where do you turn it on? Usually my phone goes right to it?
10:28 PP SV avant Line calls are on Mondays. Today is Tuesday. ;)
10:30 BAJA FOG Da, totally lost in this endless vacation… Saturday or June?thanks for the wake up note.lol
10:37 BAJA FOG We wanted to remind everyone that while you aren’t here on Barra for the CRUISE IN WEEK they can still donate to Baja Fog for the schools, I’ll try to post the link

10:55 SV Blessed Life @BAJA FOG 🤣👍⛵️🎊
10:56 BAJA FOG I’m trying to post the link , should be up ASAP
11:12 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
11:12 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
11:13 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
11:13 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
11:13 SV Blessed Life FYI- Bocas del Toro / Red Frog is a cool place. The PP discount kicks in if you stay 30 days or more.
1.45 $ for standard monohull
.45 c. For power per kWh
.07 c per gallon for water
Very quiet at the moment.
And “tons” of
Sloths, red frogs, and lizards.
According to the dock master “DC” The water is drawn from 300 ft wells. “The best in the world”.
Jelly fish are in the marina for the two week breeding run.
Not much breeze as it is well protected in the mangroves. Power and wifi are on and off -Panamanian style. And TIGO is about 1-3bars depending on your location.
Beaches are nice, and not a lot of tourism at the moment. Life Gaurd and indicator flags at red frog beach. Had a nice meal at the resort which we have access to. Good margaritas and a nice pool after the hot hike!
Lots of tourist activities to participate in- especially if booked at Saline’s- the little “budget resort” up the hill.

11:13 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
11:13 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
11:15 CODA Can anyone tell me if I need to call ahead to the customs dock in Ensenada to make a reservation prior to arrival?
11:36 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" LOL those jellyfish do not know time. They've been here for 8 weeks already!
11:36 PP SV avant Ummm. . . What customs dock? I don’t think there is a small vessel customs dock there. Most cruisers take a berth at one of the marinas and head to the offices from there.
12:00 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Just to let you know that 2 week breeding season has been going on for over 3 months now ...
12:12 CODA Ok. Thanks
12:12 fickle - Ben We stayed at Cruiseport Marina and they filled out all the paperwork and drove us to the one stop check in office for free. This was after checking us into the marina
12:18 CODA Thanks. We will do that
12:18 fickle - Ben Also, at the time, their monthly rate was equivalent to about 4 days at their daily rate. So anything more than a couple days might be worth looking into that.
14:19 ALKA - Julius Thanks, alucasc hasn't replied to me yet, but this is great news
15:27 IBEX - Florian Cross Panama-Pacific-Posse Volleyball Session at Shelter Bay 🤣🤣 - Emelin, Santosa, Ibex and Bohemen
15:28 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
15:30 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
15:30 IBEX - Florian [Photo]
16:24 Make Me Laugh Neil [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.096235,-104.436510&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:38 RED ROVER-Alison Quick question for those who are in, or who have come through Costa Rica. Did anyone anchor at Bahía Santa Elena prior to checking into the country. And if you did, were you approached by any authorities and what happened? Gracias!
16:42 Captain Dietmar many vessels over the past have done so . no authorities there . no town
17:08 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly @Dreamer Thanks!
17:15 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We did and had no problems
17:16 PP SV avant We did. Stayed a couple of days. No issue.
17:17 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly @SV Blessed Life hi! We came in at night (not the best idea) stayed in the center of the bay and dropped anchor. Marina opened at 9:30 am on Sunday. Gave us a slip, and a bunch of paper work for the Marina (PP discount, .77 a foot), ministry of health, customs, and immigration. A nurse came out to the boat for our Covid test $155 US each. Next day, each department cleared us in. The Marina is small and beautiful, very tropical. Donna is great, and looking forward to the rest of the Posse!
17:23 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly It's a small beautiful Marina, very tropical. Donna is great! PP discount .77 a foot. Right next to town, ez walk for meals and groceries. We will rent a car and drive to Kingston to pick up a friend & see the sites.
21:49 Captain Dietmar new video is up costa rica northbound for the counterposse

https://panamaposse.com/seminars#northboundcostarica
23:19 Rosie2 It’s asking for a password to view the video??

Wed, 2/2/2022
05:32 Gestalt Monitor posse2021
07:18 HAPPY DAYS Checking OUT at Banana Bay Marina, Costa Rica - even if you’re anchored visit Gabriella at BBM she helped with all the outward documents then gave clear instructions on visiting the authorities for check out.
07:21 Gladan Giancarlo We will tomorrow.Gabriella is very efficient and super friendly
07:22 HAPPY DAYS We also used Erick Galvez check in to Panama and to transit the canal and we had an excellent experience! Very short waiting period coming from Pacific to Atlantic. We’re currently in Shelter Bay. Any other Posse folk here heading to the Caribbean?
07:26 PP SV avant Avant is here. We’re on the hard.
07:36 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @HAPPY DAYS hi and yes! We're Caribbean bound. We're at Vista Mar awaiting a parts delivery from the US and then we're queuing up for the Canal. Already reached out to Eric 👍
07:59 HAPPY DAYS We will come for a walk and introduce ourselves 😊
08:06 HAPPY DAYS Great! What are your thoughts so far on your approach to get North?
08:54 HAPPY DAYS Does anyone have experience or info on anchoring near Linton Bay Marina please?
09:08 Dreamer @HAPPY DAYS tons of places to anchor near the marina, Phillip of Linton bay cruisers on FB anchors out there. The marina is nice and reasonable also, restaurant is good. Lots of boats anchored there so you just need to find a spot. Let me know if you want me to link you FB page for Linton or you want to come by and talk to me about Linton.
09:13 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @HAPPY DAYS pilot charts show prevailing winds/seas out of the NE/E this time of year. Its about 500 miles from Shelter Bay to Kingston, so we're looking for a 4-5 day window of relatively good conditions...but in speaking with other Captains who are familiar with these waters, there's no getting away from wind and seas bashing north...same for the Windward Passage
09:16 SVBoundless @Captain Dietmar We are here Dietmar. we should be leaving Chiapas next week, and stopping in El Salvador before getting to CR. Let us know if we can help.
09:32 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh we heard from more than one boat that starting from cartegna is best for the reach to Jamaica. Several have beat to san Blas to do the same.
09:34 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila I've heard that as well from sailors...but I shoulda mentioned - our sail is a big Caterpillar 4 banger haha 😄
09:36 SV Blessed Life Aaahhhh!
09:39 Last Arrow Vincent Any recommendations for a marine supply store in Acapulco?
09:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Last Arrow Vincent There's a small one right at Marina Acapulco, but they keep irregular hours...check with the harbormaster Luis
09:43 Last Arrow Vincent @SephinaJosh yes I saw that one, Im looking for plate style anodes
10:33 Epsilon-Bill [null] 5120 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=32.725017,-117.225363&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:50 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We are heading in from Las Perlas tomorrow to PC to get ready for crossing. We will also be using Erick 😁
11:09 LUMOS - Jeremiah Linton Bay is pretty straight forward. A bit deep, we anchored every time in 40-45 feet. The entrance in and out of the west side of the bay (vs. near Isla Grande) is more straight forward. You can cut through past the marina but the passage is narrow and has lots of reefs marked with small pieces of rebar. Marina is very chill about allowing dingies coming in and using facilities. Main restaurant is pretty good. They have good pizza. Through the boat yard is a small blue House which is a restaurant run by Nancy and Luis. They do great food too. More local cuisine. You want to meet Nancy and get on her WhatsApp group. They have a excellent fruit and veg vendor that comes Monday and Friday as well as meat vendors other days. She texts when they arrive and they sell to cruisers. Additionally you can either walk from marina or dingy to Puerto Lindo, a tiny town, that has a decent grocery store on the main road. Hope that helps!
11:26 wonoma - chris [null] JC7C+8GJ, Garrote, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.613056,-79.579105&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:37 NOT ALL THERE - STEVE & LIZZY Not All There is still in Mazatlan. This is a big shout out to Rafa Serrano, rafasboatservices@yahoo.com. Last May he ably assisted us with an engine issue. We recently returned here for maintenance work. He arranged haulout, bottom paint, serviced our sail drives and replaced the boots, and a multitude of other maintenance issues. He returns calls promptly, and is Yanmar certified. He exemplifies the "4 A's" of excellent business: Able, Available, Affable and Affordable. Highly recommended. 👍👍👍
12:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We’re in
12:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] San Lorenzo, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.961790,-82.048240&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you so much!! Question - is there any marina vendor that does exterior ship lettering for my boat name and port? Also, can I score a pint of varnish nearby?
12:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes, of course!!! Or we can do a FaceTime zoom thingy?
12:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.858944,-81.790870&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.858944,-81.790870&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.809422,-81.760033&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.809422,-81.760033&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:17 Ho’okipa-Lisa well HELLO!!! where have you been for the past year??? how’s your cool crew?
12:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.748094,-81.517829&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:44 Dreamer @HAPPY DAYS https://www.facebook.com/groups/273094537131080/?ref=share
12:51 HAPPY DAYS Gracias 👍
12:53 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Panama- The 4 recent location drop pins were for: Isla Secas, Isla Pargo, Isla Brincanco, and Bahia Honda⛸👍😎🇵🇦
12:53 HAPPY DAYS Excellent info! Thanks so much 😊
12:54 HAPPY DAYS Meet you soon on the Atlantic side then 👍
14:51 VitesseCatherine A actually since we arrived in July the jellyfish have been here
15:19 Ho’okipa-Lisa gary???
15:23 LUMOS - Jeremiah Has anyone had a good experience with doctors or medical services in Pacific Mexico? I need some tests done that aren't super urgent so could be anywhere between Chiapas and La Paz.
15:23 Rosie2 Been up in Texas the last few months visiting family. Cris, Natalia and I are looking at heading back down to Panama around mid February. Looking for the best route to get back down. Have you heard of any others heading South on the Atlantic side lately??
15:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Great doctors in Guadalajara, we had had three surgeries done there, guess it depends on what you need. There are a number of good doctor in the La Cruz area near PV.
16:21 Samadhi Searched the thread and didn't see anything pertaining to this...
Does anyone know if dogs are allowed in the national parks and sites in El Salvador? Also looking at Guatemala and Nicaragua. Not that it matters, I don't think, but our dog isn't packable into a bag.
16:39 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Looking forward to it!
16:41 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee I had an excellent doctor in La Paz. She’s a specialist in endocrinology and just the sweetest. Her name is Patricia Gularte and she speaks great English. Her WhatsApp number is +52 612 348 8842
16:50 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We celebrated one year living aboard the boat by traveling to Palenque and staying at a bed and breakfast with and animal rehabilitation on site. Super cool.
16:59 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Not that I can recall
17:32 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
17:32 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
17:32 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
17:32 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
17:53 Medea-Darryl I didn’t stay in Cayman as I didn’t want to do the 10 day quarantine after I had completed everything we were told to

Cuba check in at Cayo Largo was simple and easy but nothing open
Marina is good and Pire the Marina manager is great
Was $75 + $55 for check in and cruising permit

Sailed on to Cienfuegos to the marina $32 per day
Taxi to Havana was $100 stayed in a small Airbnb 2 days in Havana
Nice city but no provisions available
Message me privately if you want more info

Did you get any info on Jamaica?
17:55 Medea-Darryl Has anyone checked into BVI recently?
Would appreciate any info
Thanks
17:58 SV Blessed Life @Medea-Darryl 👍👍thx.
19:25 Captain Dietmar update from ecuador mainland
maritime borders are open again
checkin 180
pcr upon arrival
all crew must be vaccinated

Puerto Amistad
19:33 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Video]
19:33 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Video]
19:47 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Darryl, our Posse brother and sister Jerry & Debbie on m/v Reef Dancer are there now. Please ping them directly👍👍
19:50 Medea-Darryl Thank you
21:42 Captain Dietmar @Josh-Iron Calculus thank you
21:59 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thank you so much.
22:02 Sea Trial Dave @Captain Dietmar @Rob Murray Call Fito Espinoza at Marina Coral who can assist with everything including TIP if necessary. (646) 175-0085 fito.espinosa@hotelcoral.com

Thu, 2/3/2022
00:04 Salacia / Peter Yes. We had this problem to deal with when we went to get our tip.
04:23 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 👍🏻
06:45 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
06:55 WildhoodDirk That's good to hear, I'm assuming that means that there is no more "closed port fee." We just returned from there before Xmas, and our experience was that there are other fees as well....just so people are aware. This could be because it was "necessary" to use Puerto Amistad to do the process, not sure, some of the fees were not fully explained unfortunately. Great place for inland travel though....if people want more info they can DM me....
07:14 Captain Dietmar can you email a report we can send it out on the next fleet update ?
07:23 SV Blessed Life @AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly @AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly what’s the name of the marina? Port Antonio - correct ?
07:41 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.639696,-81.262739&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:42 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.637231,-81.265202&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:04 Samadhi Looking for first hand knowledge of fees associated with checking into and out of Guatemala, Pacific side @ Puerto Quetzal.. Noonsite lists fees but some reports are that the agent kept coming back for more fees. Has anyone stopped here? Did you find it worth it?
08:05 Samadhi [Photo]
08:41 WildhoodDirk Sure, I'll have to do some digging but I can get on it....checking in and out of Ecuador all told was over $1000.00 USD. I will itemize it in the email as best I can.
10:52 Dreamer [Photo]
10:53 Dreamer Have anyone stayed at any of these marinas on the pacific side of Panama. I’m looking for options other than going north to Vista Mar. thanks. Any of these marinas part of the posse??
11:05 Captain Dietmar no deals as they are full from canal traffic
you can anchor out though
11:06 Dreamer Ok, if they have room, can you guess at how much per night on average? $100?
11:13 Captain Dietmar call them and let us know
if you do ho get us the name of the GM and I.ll see if I can get a deal
marina flamenco
12:08 walt knot right Don't know if they are still doing it. But they use to charge a full week to use the dinghy dock no matter how many times you use it. 2 years ago it was $50
12:10 Dreamer Will do, thanks Dietmar
12:10 Colibri David&Aska @Josh-Iron Calculus so cool! Would you share the name of the place. Would love to do that with our kids. Thanks!
13:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce My PP burgee tore out one of its grommets and the second one was hanging by a few threads before I saw it and took it down. Anyone else have this problem and if so we’re you able to make repairs so it could be flown again?
13:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce the point of our burgee is on tatters, but I fly it anyway as point of pride
13:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila *in
13:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila FWIW, we are dealing with a flea infestation on the boat. We're sealing up the boat today and bombing it. I can't say definitively, but I very strongly suspect they were introduced by the drug-sniffing dog in Chiapas. Forewarned us fore armed
13:51 HAPPY DAYS We stayed a few nights at Flamenco marina before transiting $120per night.
13:53 Dreamer @HAPPY DAYS awesome thanks, not bad considering your such a large cat
14:14 SV Blessed Life @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 4200. It repairs almost everything. Just sayin’.
14:27 walt knot right If you feel that this is accurate, then let Memo know and he might be able to pull some strings to get that dog treated
14:47 Ho’okipa-Lisa Santa Catalina, Panama - we took the tender to shore where the other pangas were anchored hours before low tide. We anchored in 4' of water and walked to shore.  There are 2 minimarkets with limited offerings. There are zero banks or ATMs so bring cash.  Some guidebooks reference a man in a truck selling fruits & veggies, but he's long gone.  But the good news is there's an excellent fresh fruit & vegetable store there that has a wide selection.
14:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa [Photo]
14:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa Isla Santa Catalina seen at low tide from shore. Our 10' tender is in there!!!
14:54 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt I'm not 100% certain, because its theoretically possible that we introduced them ourselves getting on and off the boat. I just note that shortly after the dog inspection we started seeing the critters...correlative but not causative
14:57 PP SV avant We anchored in Playita. I know a number of people who have taken moorings at the balboa yacht club, all said it was fine (they have a tender service to get you on and off the boat).
15:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁
15:08 PP SV avant Many of the insect ‘bombs’ are corrosive and damage stainless. If you wax any exposed stainless below decks it lessens the effect.
15:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray excellent advice thanks
15:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
15:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Mark had fun doing oil changes on our two motors the other day. He had several issues, to say the least 😂
15:28 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 😂😂😂
15:34 PP SV avant Bet his skin is baby soft now though.
15:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler He was in the shower scrubbing for a loooong time.
15:40 PP SV avant Can’t swim like that. Oil slick would stain the boot stripe. ;)
15:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 😂 so true. He would ruin the whole marina
16:03 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh @Colibri David&Aska The name of the place is Los Susurros in Palenque, Chiapas
16:05 Dreamer @Rob Murray awesome thanks
16:18 SV Blessed Life @Dreamer club de Yates was fine. You pick up a mooring ball that they specify. Nothing happening in 2020. But they will ferry you to and from your boat. Also taxi guys to take you shopping, and touring. I have a contact of a guy…
16:19 Dreamer @SV Blessed Life awesome can you post your contact or IM me thanks, also how much for the ball per night?
16:21 SV Blessed Life [File]
16:22 SV Blessed Life @Dreamer about 30.00$ nite. December 2020.
16:22 Dreamer Awesome 👍, thanks
17:19 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Captain Ron Award Nomination
17:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Diesels love there oil. 😁
17:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *their
17:42 Colibri David&Aska Thank you!
20:06 Last Arrow Vincent @Josh-Iron Calculus these photos look amazing Where are they taken
20:10 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh @Last Arrow Vincent Its an animal rescue/Bed and breakfast called Los Susurros in Palenque, Chiapas
20:40 Last Arrow Vincent @Josh-Iron Calculus thank you
20:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We stayed at both Flaminco and Balboa. We are 58'. Flamingo was $489.63 for 4 nights. They are at the end of the Causeway. There are several restaurants right in front of the marina. Balboa Yacht club was $160 for 4 nights. It is near the Bridge of Americas. You are on a mooring buoy. There is a lot of traffic, with commercial boats transporting crew and food back and forth from the tankers anchored out. The yacht club was not open when we were there in May. There is a TGIF Fridays right next door. We had issues trying to get Uber all the way out to Flamenco. BYC usually had taxi drivers waiting in front and no problem getting Uber.
We could get reservations at Flaminco. BYC was first come first serve. But, never had a problem getting in. They even put us on two buoys. One in front and one in back. They have a 24 X 7 free water taxi to bring you back and forth from your boat. We got a kick out of watching the tankers going right by us on their way in and out of the canal.
22:19 Captain Dietmar burgees are goid for 3 months if flown fullyime
you can order a replacement once the season. ends and show case your Battlescars in the meantime
22:21 Captain Dietmar second that

Fri, 2/4/2022
04:46 Dreamer @,☠️Delta Swizzler awesome thanks, looks like i have options
05:51 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @,☠️Delta Swizzler do you need a reciprocal YC membership at Balboa YC?
06:53 ,☠️Delta Swizzler No reciprocal YC needed
06:57 Alamos Agreed 😁👍
07:00 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Excellent thanks
07:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
07:01 M/V One Life [Photo]
07:02 M/V One Life Sunrise over Nicaragua just south of San Juan del Sur. Winds sustained in the mid teens, gusts up to mid-twenty. Smooth ride though.

07:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Glad to hear it.
07:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:08 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.342852,-82.211736&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:08 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [Photo]
07:10 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Anchored in 20 feet of water.
07:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 😂
07:22 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @☠️🍹 TOKETEE we are in Bocas Marina. Many people anchor in front of the marina here or in front of Red Frog marina. The Net is on 68 at 07:45. The Calypso Cantina at Bocas Marina has dinner specials and live music every Friday at 6. We plan on being there tonight.
07:29 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Good morning. We got in at dusk last night. Long trip. Don't know what we are doing yet 🙂. We are just shaking out the cobwebs with coffee. Thank you for the information. Did Mark get the generator issue figured out?
07:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler He got the oil changed, installed two new thermal switches and a new connection block. So far so good.,🤞
Well both anchorages are close to where you are anchored. Hope to see you tonight.
07:35 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew (ok)(ok)
07:35 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf [Photo]
07:38 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf @Rosie2 we came down from Florida via Yucatan to Panama Dezember2021/January 2022. Gave the Honduras Nicaragua border region a wide berth and used the counter current.
07:39 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf @Rosie2 had a stop at anchor in Isla Providencia (innocent passage, didn’t go on land) and than went on to Bocas del Toro, Panama. Really enjoyed the passage. If you have further questions, pm us.
07:40 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Are you two still around Bocas? If so, hope to see you at the Cantina tonight.
08:37 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf No, we’re in Shelter Bay now. Have fun at the Cantina!
09:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler 👍
09:48 Katmandu - Terry [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa Doug & Mary, if you get into Marina Puesta Del Sol please give my very best to Juanita and the owners Roberto & Maria Laural. Such lovely people!!! Also, my friend Marcia owns Amaru Hotel & Spa. They have a very nice restaurant and pool and spa and surf classes:)
10:03 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Where are burgees available in Panama? We still don't have one.
10:24 Aegis, Mary/Ian More on checking into Zihua. Budget 3 days to check in. Our 1st was to pick up forms. Fill them out and bring back mañana. 2nd day was to deliver and process the paperwork. 3rd day to go back and sign their completed paperwork and receive our arrival documentation. They also expect to see a boat operators’ card or captain’s license.
10:36 AZIMUTH - Ash [Photo]
10:36 AZIMUTH - Ash Azimuth joined the Marina Chahue waiting room for T-pec crossing!
10:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Where is that?
10:38 AZIMUTH - Ash Not an actual room - speaking metaphorically about the weather waiting game
10:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, got it. I was thinking there was a FB group or something like that.
10:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Come on over to Katmandu and meet the gang.
10:45 SV Chimera Isla Partida
10:45 Ho’okipa-Lisa And the Doctor is "IN"!!!
10:46 SV Chimera [Isla Paridas] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.095757,-82.355147&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:47 SV Chimera [Photo]
10:48 SV Chimera Anchored in fourteen feet
10:49 SV Chimera [null] David District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.092683,-82.330816&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:51 SV Chimera Isla Parida
11:40 ALKA - Julius Have you seen many surfers there?
13:03 M/V One Life We had to bypass Puesta del Sol. Our boat insurance doesn’t cover us in Nicaragua so we were in transit only. Too bad cuz I really wanted to check it out.
13:44 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Just on the streets
14:22 Sea Trial Dave @Captain Dietmar You A/C gas is on board for you when we see you.
16:20 wonoma - chris Any suggestions on a good safe place to moore on pacific mexico for 3 months?
16:22 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Panama, Coiba - I’m told by Dive Master Julie Erry @ Coiba Dive Center that there is no cell service at Coiba Island and the only traditional phone service, aside from satellite, is a pay phone at the ranger station. Can any captain confirm that?
16:26 Outventure juergen and Iris I can confirm no cell service in coiba.
16:28 Outventure juergen and Iris Next place with service is santa catalina (or about 5 miles west of it). If you go north from coiba, it takes longer to reach signal (only at about isla silva de afuera)
16:29 RED ROVER Kevin What time of year?
16:30 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
16:30 Outventure juergen and Iris From memory, this is the cell coverage (tigo) around that area.
18:01 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:29 PP SV avant 042245Z FEB 22
NAVAREA IV 127/22(28).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
YUCATAN CHANNEL.
MEXICO.
1. GUNNERY EXERCISES 08 THRU 11 FEB
IN AREA BOUND BY
21-20.0N 086-30.0W, 21-20.0N 086-22.0W,
21-10.0N 086-22.0W, 21-10.0N 086-30.0W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 12 FEB 22.
18:29 wonoma - chris March to June
18:30 PP SV avant Marina? Anchorage? Which three months?
18:31 wonoma - chris A marina that is less then 500usd a month would be nice but if this is not possible then a secure mooring ball for March until June
18:32 PP SV avant Chiapas would probably work. Or San Blas further North.
18:36 wonoma - chris Thank you I will look into that now
19:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Copy. Thank you.
19:59 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698945,-92.391569&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:09 Captain Dietmar thank you very much
will pay for cargo fees in local rum rations

Sat, 2/5/2022
09:12 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Problems with Open CPN (and quite new to it). Is there someone experienced in or near Shelter Bay, Panama, to help us with it?
09:13 Dreamer @FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Bob here can, or I can, Dreamer F37
09:17 PP SV avant Rob on Avant. We’re on the hard, across from the office. Glad to help.
09:18 Dreamer Oops Rob I meant 😂
09:26 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Great! OpenCPN 4.8.4 running (it was, now more or less) on our build in 12 V Windows 10 board computer.
So I’m afraid I can’t bring it over and we have to handle it on Flora. Is that possible?
09:27 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf D27
09:37 TARA -Roel&Jacomine [Photo]
09:44 TARA -Roel&Jacomine TARA arrived in Puerto Quetzal Thursday afternoon. Check inn for 3 days 240 us$ for further stay permisso around 220 us$. This includes 100$ fee for agent, which capitania insisted on. We got antigen test despite 3 vaccins. There is major sandblast operation up wind, see photo. Clouds of dust and noise, so all hatches closed. We re off to Antigua now.
09:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @☠️🍹 TOKETEE you get a25% discount with the posse here at Bocas Marina
09:52 Dreamer [Photo]
09:52 Dreamer [Photo]
09:54 Dreamer Hi Posse, anyone removed the lewmar hatches before? I messed up my install of new handle and now dealing with the mess i made lol. There looks to be river there, just want to make sure before i drill that i need to drill that river out. Also, anyone at shelter bay have a nice selection of rivers? The ones i have i think are too small and i ruined the ones that came with my replacement kit. Thanks all
09:54 Dreamer Rivet not river, darn autocorrect
09:56 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Got some rivets of different sizes
09:57 walt knot right I did. Will respond
09:58 Dreamer Awesome thanks Walt
10:01 walt knot right I can't tell. Is that the hatch hinge? You indicated a handle, but is that where the hinge resisting spring goes? After I find a little more information about about the issue I'll private message you possibly call you. Unless somebody else in this group also has more information.
10:01 Captain Dietmar dis you let the marina know that you are with the Panamá Posse?
10:12 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @,☠️Delta Swizzler thank you. We saw that on the PP website. We are on dock D.
10:44 Dreamer @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt sent you a IM
11:34 SWINGIN' ON A STAR Hey all, Swingin’ on a Star here, bringing up the rear in the PP North Pacific Southbound-Group. Leaving Ensenada in a bit and making for Bahia San Quintin, to arrive early tomorrow 2/6. Interested in any local knowledge or Mexican train domino challengers.
11:41 Captain Dietmar Once you make it to Costa Rica it will be a pleasure to play Mexican Train with you - prepare to score high !
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11:57 SWINGIN' ON A STAR You're on! Our battery is dead so the center piece doesn't make the little choo choo noise anymore but that does not impeed the competative spirit.
11:59 Captain Dietmar It will my pleasure to replace the little baterires for you with a squirt of WD40 to ensure the sound of victory is heared loud across the seven seas !
14:00 PP SV avant I have some rivets.
14:01 PP SV avant
Ok. Will drop by.
14:58 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Save us 2 seats at the table please
15:04 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Is that Red Frog?
15:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler No Bocas Marina, you should really check them both out before you commit. We really like Bocas, close to town and easy to get anywhere. Red Frog is very nice, resort style and price wise. A few boats have had power issues there. But the harbor master DC is very nice and response, they have beach access and a few restaurants. As for internet, I just bought a local chip for my Telcel router for $40 a month and it works well all over.
15:10 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Ok. Great! Our intention is to anchor most of the time as long as we have good service. It’s tax season again 🤦🏻‍♀️
15:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler The slip here at Bocas is so inexpensive for us that we typically rent it for the month and come and go. Plus we have a shipping service here as well. Get you ass up here
15:18 PP SV avant Dropped by. You weren’t home. When will you be in?
15:22 Samadhi Let us know what the fees are for checking out and if you felt the stop worth it. Samadhi is waffling about this stop and have been looking for first hand experience. With the Tuhuanapec blowing we have another week to decide it appears. How much was the antigen test? We could probably get it here in Huatulco before crossing.
16:35 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
16:35 RED ROVER Kevin A few fruits from our trip to San Salvador!
16:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
16:39 DOCH DOCH - Tobias [Photo]
16:40 DOCH DOCH - Tobias [Photo]
16:40 DOCH DOCH - Tobias Arrived at Shelter Bay from Nassau on Monday. 1100 mile passage 9.5 days. Slower next time. Passed by lots I would have like to see. Happy to be in one place for a while now.
16:54 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335587,-82.246298&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:56 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
16:57 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Bocas Marina. Bocas del Toro. Panama.
16:59 Alamos 😁👍
17:01 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Oh, sorry we missed you, Rob. We were on a neighbour’s boat.
When would be convenient for you?
17:10 Midnight B Richard We're thinking about visiting Puesta del Sol, but require negative PCR tests to enter Nicaragua. Anyone know where to get tested in northern Costa Rica?
17:18 FLORA Wiebke & Ralf Oh, sorry we missed you, Rob. We were on a neighbour’s boat.
When would be convenient for you?
18:20 PP SV avant Tomorrow, before the potluck? 430ish? Please come by and let me know, internet is spotty today.
20:21 Midnight B Richard Should have checked the PP website before posting - the info is there...
20:44 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Are you an accountant?
20:53 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We tried calling you guys on the radio. Mark didn't finish up working till 6:15.

Sun, 2/6/2022
07:33 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Ha ha ha! We are trying! Our out board died yesterday so getting a new one on Monday. One more pick up at MBE and we are so ready!
07:34 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Eddie is. I’m the office manager 😁
07:36 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Oh damn, good luck. If you are in Panama City, check out Centro Marino. They are a very large chandelery. I even found Phifertex there. It's in a bad part of town. But, taxi drivers will go in with you and wait.
07:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Sorry that was for @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed
07:38 PP SV avant Heads up: Panama Tigo just cut us off on the basis of their ‘fair use’ policy.. We’re on the SME $39.22 plan (unlimited). I WhatsApp called support and they reenabled access (so we’re ok now - I think). There was no notice sent of the cutoff, via any channel.
07:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We usually have to go in, half way thru the month to have our chip reset. 😫
07:40 PP SV avant They managed it via WhatsApp for us. A trip in is a 1/2 event from shelter bay, bus to the millennium plaza Tigo store. :(
07:40 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We are well acquainted with Centro Marine and planned on it but got a lead from another Posse member of a Suzuki dealer we want to check with first. Otherwise we will get the Mercury 8 ( they have in stock at Centro) I can’t wait. We got the new caribe in Vista Mar and now a new lighter motor will be heavenly!
07:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Sounds like a great plan. Good luck. Did you get measured and a canal date yet?
07:43 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That's fantastic. I guess I could get the Tigo number here and Whatsapp them oo. But, it's also a good reason to get off the boat and take a walk.
07:46 PP SV avant We’re staying on the Caribbean side. Hope to launch this month, perhaps complete our refit and see San Blas and bocas this season.
07:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler That would be awesome. We want to hit San Blas for a while. But, Bocas will be out home port for a while longer.
07:48 Last Arrow Vincent Does anyone know of any draft concerns with the entrance into Marina Chahue ? Does it have to be entered on high tide? we draft 7 ft. Heard they have been dredging
07:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I did see a sailboat sit in middle of the entrance for a few hours waiting for the tide. They were heading out.
07:58 BEATA Billy & Ruth @Last Arrow Vincent our draft is 7.5 ft. We had no problems coming in through the channel at near low tide and docking at the second dock next to some very large boats. Red Rover had a good picture with depths as they came in. For us, however, we moved our boat to a smaller slip further down and could not get out (ran aground and went back to slip) until high-tide. You will most likely be in the area we were initially, first two docks on the right as you come into the channel.
07:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We entered 1hr before high tide and saw nothing shallower than 10’ (water depth) on entering. That was on February 3rd around 3pm.

They were dredging on Saturday at the mouth of the channel. There were a number of red buoys on the starboard side of the channel marking a shallow area as we entered.
07:59 Last Arrow Vincent Thanks guys appreciate the intel.
08:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce There’s a good “parking lot” to the west of the channel entrance. It’s a nice little bay with good holding. We were there for 3 hours waiting for the tide to come in. It was a good time and place to eat lunch.

Winds were blowing in the mid teens with gusts to 20 while we waited. The marina is slightly protected from those winds. The docks have a good surge, so be prepared for that.
09:38 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Perfect. Please let me know if you’re area is American expats in Panama and the Foreign Tax Credit and income exclusions. I need some help. Thanks Lolly
09:48 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky How’s Linda with a kedge in case you get stuck?
09:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler If you get here in time, there is a regatta here in Feb 20th. If you don't feel like sailing in it, we will be the committee boat. You're more than welcome to join us.
Also there Is a cruisers swap meet in Feb 12th at the Bocas Marina.
10:56 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND 16.00 FOR THE PACIFIC
11:30 Captain Dietmar hmm we once had a vessel accuse us of giving them lice after visiting our boat - it was a headscratcher for us to try to disprove it ... turns out the may also have absorbed them from a shore visit and staying at a local hotel - or where thos bed bugs - still scratching my head trying to remember ?... Maxi has monthly Frontline treatments ...
11:31 Captain Dietmar CONGRATULATIONS
11:35 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Captain Dietmar that's why I can't pursue it and I'm cerrainly not accusing anyone/anything...I merely share our experience for others to be alert
11:36 Captain Dietmar copy that ! thank you - I actuall ylove that big brown dog - he is so sweet - just looking for drugs ..
11:39 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Prince was the dog's name if I recall
12:34 PP SV avant I thought it was Stabo.
12:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila There's probably more the one, but in my pidgin Spanish I thought his handler told me Prince, could be wrong though, and it certainly wouldn't be the first time, just ask my ex- wife 🤣🤣🤣
13:17 Rosie2 Scratching your head huh!!!!! 😂😂
13:33 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Yes we did
13:42 Captain Dietmar great
13:54 BEATA Billy & Ruth That sounds good
14:02 fickle - Ben I see what you did there with the head scratching 😂
14:22 BIJOU - Tanner Can anyone recommend an agent to check us in to marina papagayo? Thanks!
14:32 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Ernesto at Paramares was a huge help to us, recommended by Dan the Marina Operations guy. Made the clearing in process easy and seamless. paramares@hotmail.com
He charges $450 inclusive, but cash only, no ccs. Fortunately there's an ATM right at the marina that spits out dollars
14:34 BIJOU - Tanner Great! Thanks so much for the quick response!
16:41 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Hi Samadhi, checking in also covers the zarpe to leave. For 2 persons $190 + agent $50. This gives you three days. The marina is in the industrial harbor, one restaurant on site but few visitors. Puerto san José is an industrial town, nothing interesting there and hard to get to other then by expensive taxi. We plan to travel in Guatemala 2 weeks to see the unesco sites. Now in Antigua, very nice. The inland travelling makes the stop & and the extra permit for Tara ($220) worth it for us. The antigen test was free of charge by salud personel. All procedure took about 1,5 day. If more info is Needed let us know.
16:54 SV Chimera [Photo]
16:55 SV Chimera Boca Chica check in to Panama
17:14 SV Chimera Carlos is very helpful. Had the Health inspectors waiting for us on arrival. Entrance into the lagoon needs care . At high tide had 9 feet under our keel but no go at low tide. A few different approaches. Current very strong , had to re anchor. Found the sweet spot , much less current at lat 08 12.918N
Long 82 12.413W 30 feet mud . Large Catamaran in front of me had 300 feet chain out at first spot. PP fee for Carlos $ 95, cruising permit for a year $ 185, rest of check in $135. Port Captain and his entourage came to marina Chumigos to check us in. Carlos can provide fuel, propane, water. Two small tiendas in Boca Chica. Carlos can arrange provisions from David. Bus or taxi also available. No rain , no bugs . Wonderful breeze. Armuelles apparenrtly still problematic
17:17 SV Chimera Looking forward to taking time exploring Western Panama from here to Mala
18:11 Green Flash- Joan [null]
19:04 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee I’ll have Ed pm you 😁
19:09 RED ROVER Kevin Red Rover is set to leave el salvador on the high slack tomorrow morning after 8 nights here. Want to give a shout out to Talleres Moldtrok, a machine shop in San Salvador, a referral from Bill and Jean. They rebuilt a hydraulic cylinder that had a seal beginning to leak. We've been told that the shop has fixed or built from scratch many parts for cruising boats. Our hydraulic cylinder was done in 3 days and cost $90. We picked it back up then spent the night in San Salvador. We provisioned at Super Selecto there and found a huge selection of many items, including US products that we haven't seen for a while. Rum was less than in Mexico but food costs were more...
Additionally, forgive me if I mentioned it earlier, we received our booster vaccine here as well. The clinic is located an 8 min drive away (gives starter and booster shots). Ignacio the manager at Hotel Bahia Del Sol can arrange a ride there and back. He is great to chat with.
Lastly, the check in/out process happens here at the property. No need to travel anywhere. Very convenient.
19:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Kevin, great information. Thanks! Safe travels to your next stop.
19:38 Katmandu - Terry Question 🙋‍♂️ can anyone recommend a haul out spot to bn paint the bottom on the west pacific coast between Chiapas MX and Panama ? Catamaran 47 length x 24 beam 4.5 draft.
20:11 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @Katmandu-Terry we’re here in Chiapas and it’s a very modern yard seems to be reasonable costs
20:22 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:22 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:23 RED ROVER Kevin Bill and Jean took us to a "stilt restaurant" today. What a cool experience! We got to pick what fish we had for lunch!
22:02 Captain Dietmar Every once in a while we get to tell our stories to the outside world - very excited to share Kevin and Carla's SY Gargoyle's opus on the BBC - jump to minute 25.30 for the full interview. Yes they got a youtube channel too.
GO GARGOYLE ON THE BBC ! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0bm7z2j
22:35 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Hi All! This is Jessica and Bram from sv Coddiwomple. We left Astoria, OR in August with hopes of the South Pacific. To make a very long story short, we recently changed our plans to go through the canal and head to the east coast instead this year. We have a beautiful Ta Shing Panda 40 that we call home these days and have greatly enjoyed our journey south so far. For those curious, Coddiwomple is an old British term meaning to travel in a purposeful manor toward a vague destination. We’re just coddiwompling around! 😁
22:54 AZIMUTH - Ash Hi Coddiwomple, hope to see you two again!
23:18 Sea Trial Dave @Katmandu-Terry. I understand from a conversation yesterday with a cat owner that the lift in Chiapas is only about 22’ wide.
23:23 Katmandu - Terry Yeah that seems to be what tm hearing. Maybe a log roll pull somewhere
23:23 Katmandu - Terry ?
23:31 Captain Dietmar Ahoy welcome to the Panamá Posse

Mon, 2/7/2022
03:19 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Congratulations Kevin and Carla! Miss you guys!
06:41 wonoma - chris [null]
06:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:15 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640971,-85.653687&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:32 SleipnirIII Ellen Hi all, we are getting a sail shipped from Hong Kong to Panama, either to Colon or to Panama City. Probably with dhl. Does anyone have experience with this? Should be yacht in transit status (no import duties or taxes)
Kind regards Ellen
07:58 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698797,-92.391256&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:03 RED ROVER-Alison Uncertain if we will have cell service for the call but will participate if we do! Crossed the bar out of Bahia del Sol, El Salvador and heading toward Marina Papagayo. Some exciting moments to start our day and all is well on the Good Ship Red Rover.
08:17 Samadhi Great info We're looking forward to inland travel there. Thanks for posting your experiences!
08:19 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Marina El Cid @t Playa] Mazatlán, Sinaloa Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.269931,-106.465816&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:25 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN ABOUT 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC & CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
08:26 Sailfish - Brian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.298511,-104.834883&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:30 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482713,-79.945041&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:34 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Group voice call started.
08:34 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Group call ended.
09:04 YO-D-YO Dave I suspect there's going to be some boat name changes in the near future. More Coddiwomples on the high seas!
09:12 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335803,-82.246138&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:16 Katmandu - Terry [null] Blvrd Chahue s/n, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.764065,-96.122270&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:20 Dreamer [null] Vía sin nombre, Fuerte Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.361144,-79.947979&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:23 Green Flash [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.482307,-78.638641&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:26 SVBoundless [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.699140,-92.391063&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:30 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Tenecatita bahia] Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.307873,-104.833337&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:36 Midnight B Richard [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.445045,-84.305499&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:41 SVAKIA-Rick [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 SVAKIA-Rick Leaving La Cruz tomorrow AM for Barra de Navidad. We plan to stop in Ipala, Chemala, and Tentactita along the way.
09:42 Samadhi [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763930,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:49 Medea-Darryl [null] Cuba : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.925776,-75.963224&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:50 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
09:50 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
09:51 RED ROVER-Alison Photos of our bar crossing as just discussed on the Line call. All is well on board!
09:52 SleipnirIII Ellen Apologies, couldn't hear anything due to lack of internet
09:53 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] P.º del Pescador, Centro, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.635909,-101.555208&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:57 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763214,-96.120954&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:15 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Monte Albán] Monte Albán : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.045457,-96.767467&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:16 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] 14, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.623048,-83.152366&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:20 Gitana-Hugo [null] Blvd. Benito Juárez 5, 70988 Tangolunda, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.764171,-96.121911&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:23 nicole maison de sante @Gestalt Monitor
10:38 REDEEMED - John [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642492,-85.653638&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:40 REDEEMED - John Hello this Capt john. Heading up the coast to San Diego. Delivering a 70 ft new horizon Formosa
11:25 Vagabundo Dos Do you plan to go around the papagayo gap winds or through them?
11:56 Make Me Laugh Neil A couple of weeks ago, there was a discussion on bad fuel from La Cruz marina. Well, we put 57 gallons in our 160 gallon tank at 25 hours on the generator it quit. We have 42 hours on the engine.
So filter change time. The bottom of both Racors are dirty with a dark color to the fuel.
12:12 Vagabundo Dos “Bad fuel” most often means water contamination. Darkness perhaps could be algae? Or algae and water. Do you have a polishing setup?
12:13 Make Me Laugh Neil True, but this doesn’t appear to be water. Just black diesel.
No, I don’t have a polish system.
12:18 Vagabundo Dos I suppose crud in the water so to speak could sediment out with the water in the bowl. Thought of draining it and maby seeing better what it is? Do you have a restriction gauge on the filter? That is the best indicator for needing to change a filter.
12:21 Dreamer @Make Me Laugh Neil add biocide, then see about making a polish system or hiring a local fuel polisher. You don’t want to mess with dirty fuel when you are doing crossings.
12:23 Make Me Laugh Neil I don’t have the gauge, we’re headed south to Ixtapa then back to Banderas Bay. I will look into fuel polishing in both places.
12:50 🦜Ramble on Rose-Don We took on 90 gallons at la Cruz a week ago and end up motoring almost all the way to tenacatita
With no problem

13:00 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
15:19 Lola Doug If you were on the line call you know we had a tri break it’s mooring in Acapulco. Good news is the boat went aground but not sunk. Diet mar wanted to know if it was Vicente,s mooring. I am happy to say it was not. Hope mine holds as I will be here a week longer.
15:20 Lola Doug Dam spell correct. Sorry Dietmar
15:56 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Brisas de Amador] Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.915115,-79.528539&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:57 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed are you guys at Flamenco? We should be there Wednesday evening, currently at Vista Mar working on my Autopilot
17:09 IBEX - Vicky [Flamenco Marina] Isla Flamenco (By Armador Causeway) Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.911461,-79.520936&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:29 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Hi! Yes we are in the anchorage outside Flamenco. We get measured in a couple of days and then we will move to Playita 😁
20:06 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.744747,-87.606605&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:10 ☠️ Pacific Raven [null] Belize : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.768132,-87.774880&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:35 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly
@SV Blessed Life yes Port Antonio Jamaica Errol Flynn Marina

Tue, 2/8/2022
05:39 PP SV avant OVERDUE CONCERNING SAILING VESSEL "CAYMAN 3"

LENGTH: 11 METERS
POB:01
FLAG STATE: FRENCH
COLOUR OF HULL: BLUE
SAILS : WHITE
DEPARTED FROM ST ANNE - MARTINIQUE ISLAND ON THE 24 JANUARY 2022 BOUND TO LOS ROQUES ISLAND - VENEZUELA AND NOT REPORTS.

ALL SHIPS IN THE VICINITY ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT AND REPORT ALL INFORMATION TO MRCC FORT-DE-Mrcc Fort De France
05:53 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed perhaps we'll be able to say hello. Post-canal its Shelter Bay and then north to Kingston for us
05:54 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly what are the clearing procedures in Jamaixa?
05:54 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila **Jamaica
06:46 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Looking forward to it 😁
06:57 SV Blessed Life Us too- what is the clear in for Jamaica?
06:59 Captain Dietmar Heather at the montego bay yacht club has cleared Posse boats in
07:00 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Whi do we use in Kingston area?
07:05 Captain Dietmar Royal Jamaican Yacht Club
but check if they are open
07:10 IBEX - Vicky I forwarded the overdue message to someone in Los Roques and learnt that the vessel has arrived in Los Roques. She will inform others.
07:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Captain Dietmar Roger that
07:43 Sea Trial Dave @Make Me Laugh Neil I previously posted about my fuel situation from La Cruz. We added about 8-900 gal to top off our 2 1000 tanks and started having engine issues shortly after. Fuel was brown and appears to have algae growth. We obtained some biocide from another boat (bringing more from the states when we return) and running through a 2 micron Racor. We are returning to boat in a few weeks. Hopefully this will help. Rafa at marina says their fuel is clean and that MY fuel is the cause. Seems hard to believe as numerous others are reporting similar issues. I suggest caution if buying fuel in La Cruz.
08:14 Make Me Laugh Neil @Sea Trial Dave thank you. We pumped out about 130 gallons of black fuel. It will go to a local farmer.
I will be contacting La Cruz today.
I am going to get a fuel polishing system.
08:19 Sea Trial Dave Unfortunately we had aprox 2000 gal after we mixed the 8-900 gal with what was already there. I am running the fuel level down and will be ready to add more in El Salvador. That along with a 2 mil filter (which I think does little to filter algae) and biocide will hopefully take care of things.
08:22 Dreamer @Make Me Laugh Neil both Early Bird and Dreamer have a homemade system. A Racor 500, extra filters, fuel pump, and fuel line and we are in business. Good luck, hopefully you can source the parts to make one yourself.
08:25 Outventure juergen and Iris Going to Mexico from Panama in some weeks. Also want to get some work done on the boat later on this year there.
Am wondering how the supply situation is compared to Panama. Are there freight forwarders or can i order straight from places like defender / amazon to a mexican marina?
Any hands on, recent knowledge / best practice is highly appreciated.
08:34 Sea Trial Dave Is anyone aware of a company who performs fuel polishing in Chiapas?
08:35 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @☸️ Outventure Amazon Mexico delivers right to marinas and there are multiple freight forwarders. La cruz (PV) and La Paz (Baja) have plenty of resources. We’ve had lots of major work done here in Mexico, come up on a private thread if you want more info
08:48 Sea Trial Dave @Make Me Laugh Neil We use a 2m Racor filter and transfer between tanks with a small pump. Not true polishing though.
08:56 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.608098,-86.388610&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:06 YO-D-YO Mary [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.584780,-105.130476&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:08 Dreamer Need someone who knows 110 at shelter bay, I’m ok with hiring. Simple job, replacing a 30amp input on my boat. Or someone watching while i do it 😂.
10:40 YO-D-YO Dave [Photo]
10:41 YO-D-YO Dave Fourth filter after our La Cruz fill-up. Dirty and captured some orange slime on the filter and in the bowl. I expect this is algae residue. Anyone know of a fuel polisher in PV?
10:59 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Dreamer I've done that job many times and happy to assist,, but we won't be in SB until at least the 20th 😢
11:02 Dreamer @SephinaJosh awesome, if i don’t do it sooner you can watch while i do it 😂. Thanks so much. Should be a easy job, so long as i don’t cross the wires.
11:04 SV Juliet-Charlie I have used Carlos from Deko Marine Export numerous times for shipping items to Mexico.
+1 (619) 571-0700
11:05 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Always happy to help! Apparently the Oyster Yacht Rally will be tying up the Canal most of next week
11:07 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
11:07 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
11:10 Katmandu - Terry I used Lance’s service and was more then satisfied. He is located in PV and is well known throughout Mexico. He has a couple mobile scrubber units in Mexico.
11:12 Katmandu - Terry Those last messages were for a diesel fuel polisher.
11:53 YO-D-YO Dave @Katmandu-Terry thanks I will look him up!
12:33 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We used Lance and had a terrible experience. A friend used him too. His was even worse. Our friend had some white smoke coming from their main engine. Lances crew tried a couple of things. Then supposedly did a scope in the engine. They said the head needed to be machined. Then said it needed to be replaced. They had to order it and waited two months for the new motor. After installing the new motor, they still had the white smoke. Another boater came over clean out one little hose. It corrected the problem. Our friends sent their old motor head back to the factory. The factory said the motor head was fine.
Run away from him. His crew just keeps guessing...
12:46 Dreamer @SephinaJosh @SephinaJosh yup, they are taking over here
12:56 Katmandu - Terry I only used him for removing water in a Diésel tank. Work out well.
12:57 Ora 2 CraigandKaren [null] La Paz Department, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.304131,-88.896159&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:59 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Great bar crossing into Bahia del Sol this morning. Great early morning surf reaching 15knts following the pilot boat in, Woop Woop.
13:17 SVBoundless Can anyone tell us if we can clear El Salvador customs at Isla Meanguera in Golfo De Fonseca?
13:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce How long are you planning to be there? Maybe we can catch up.
13:25 PP SV avant No, only in Bahia del Sol they closed all other Nautical points of entry before the pandemic. You can clear Honduras at Isla Tigre in the gulf, and you’re likely ok anchoring in ES waters.
15:42 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila FYI: We just paid $3.51/gallon at Vista Mar for diesel. I wish my tanks were emptier!
15:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Great price, think we paid $4.35 in Bocas. Cheapest fuel we found was at Balboa Yacht Club. $2.87 but that was back in a June , not sure what the current price is.
15:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s a great price!
16:04 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yep! Swing by and top off 🤣
16:56 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram @AZIMUTH - Ash how can we get ahold of you? We’re right behind you and have questions 😁
16:56 AZIMUTH - Ash Sending you a message :)
18:12 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We paid 4.90 at Flamenco

Wed, 2/9/2022
05:54 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila GM to all. ?? for the Open CPN gurus: Navionics projects a red bearing line from your vessel, useful to see if you're maintaining a course. Can OpenCPN do the same?
10:50 REEF DANCER Jerry For all of experiencing fuel filter and fuel issues the paper raycor filters,are in a sense secondary filters,the yes,the fuel goes thru those before they reach the main filter on your engine if your filters,are that dirty you need to check and possibly replace the primary spin on on your engine and remember,fuel is returned from your engine that is unused so you are polishing some of your fuel all the time on bigger boats,and engines the ratio is such that fuel polishing systems,are,redundant but I have one and it's nice back up. Reef dancer former civil engineer and owner of too many cat. Pieces of equipment
15:08 PELICAN - Bryan @SephinaJosh If you mean a bearing line to the next waypoint I don't believe this is possible without resorting to the Tactics plugin which is overkill and not that intuitive. If you mean projecting your vessel's course forward this is available under Ships -> Own Ship in the options. You can predict COG by time or Heading by distance.
15:21 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @PELICAN - Bryan Thank you I'll try that...at high resolution it projects a line that is proportionate to speed; I'm interested in projecting a bearing line basically to infinity, or to the end if the screen, whichever comes first
15:39 PP SV avant It projects a line based on time (where you will be in X minutes). By setting a high X value you get a long line out ahead of you. Manual below.

https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opencpn:opencpn_user_manual:options_setting:ships
15:53 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hey there. We are planning to be here a while. We are planning a few weeks of inland travel. It would be great to see you both again.
16:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null]
16:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray perfect thank you
16:42 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Any idea the current diesel price in a shelter bay ?
16:44 Dreamer [Photo]
16:44 Dreamer As of ten days ago, 3.49 a gallon
16:45 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks
16:45 Dreamer Np, seems cheaper than pacific side, esp flaminco
16:46 Dreamer But best part, they give you a sample and it’s clean diesel
16:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I like it, plan to be there mid March for a few weeks
16:47 Dreamer Dang, I’ll prob miss you, we will be crossing to Pacific by then
18:28 walt knot right Let me put this question to the group, but I don't want to clutter the group with the conversation. So possibly DM me with the suggestions please. I'd like to take the boat to Golfito CR and leave it there over the summer/fall. But I'm not seeing convenient airports that I can get back to the US. Any suggestions, even as much as not necessarily Golfito. Thanks
18:38 SAN I spoke with the owner. damages by the rocks are minor and of cosmetic nature only. keel was not impacted at all. He was really lucky.
18:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
21:36 Captain Dietmar papagayo
chiapas
21:41 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Bahia del Sol is a good option.

Thu, 2/10/2022
04:29 PP SV avant 100813Z FEB 22
NAVAREA IV 150/22(26).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
JAMAICA.
1. GUNNERY EXERCISES 1400Z TO 2100Z DAILY
15 AND 16 FEB IN AREA BOUND BY
17-43N 076-38W, 17-33N 076-38W,
17-33N 076-49W, 17-44N 076-49W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 162200Z FEB 22.
06:11 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You can go to San Jose, CR and fly out of there. Southwest and American fly out
06:41 Gitana-Hugo Anyone know where to find Barnacle Buster(or an alternative) in Hualtulco, Chiapas or CR. ?
09:32 Mar Y Sol Bob @Rob Murray @RED ROVER Kevin @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky @Make Me Laugh Neil
10:22 nicole maison de sante @Gitana-Hugo we didn’t have luck finding barnacle buster in MX and used muriatic acid (found at some ferriterias) as an alternative which worked.
10:33 Gitana-Hugo Thanks for the information
12:05 walt knot right Thanks to all that have given suggestions
12:11 Mira - Glenn [null] Contadora, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.621546,-79.035168&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:25 PELICAN - Bryan When I can't find something like that I look up the MSDS which generally gives the details of the "active ingredients" as it were... https://www.qualitychemical.com/shared/images/MSDS/530.pdf
12:35 Gladan Giancarlo Hi all we are just approaching Panama City from quite a challenging sail from Costa Rica. Unfortunately I managed to rip the code 0.
Our plan is to leave for the Galapagos in a week. Does anyone know where I could get a sailmaker inPanama City?
15:07 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] 7WGQ+HW, 40909 Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Guerrero, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.276848,-101.058257&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:12 PP SV avant I don’t know of one in Panama City. There is one in shelter bay.

This was listed in the Panama cruisers guide, might be worth a call/ WhatsApp “Herbert [+507] 6798-1905” reported to be opening a shop in Panama City”
16:40 SV Blessed Life @Gitana-Hugo marina Pez Vela. CR.
16:43 Gitana-Hugo Thanks
17:09 Sea Trial Dave @SV Juliet-Charlie I second Carlos at Deko.
17:13 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Gitana-Hugo I will pm you on messinger
17:16 Sea Trial Dave @Gitana-Hugo Actually I’ll pm Michelle as I don’t have you in my FB.
17:22 Captain Dietmar
This is a reminder that "Boat Safety Concepts for Cruisers, Before Going Near or Offshore" SSCA
will begin in 1 hour on:
Date Time: Feb 10, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bNGBVeBbT0eFBay-473laQ
17:25 Outventure juergen and Iris May i ask if there will be a recording?
17:25 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Hello (Hola)
17:33 IPANEMA Jose Venegas I am a new member
Currently in Shelterbay
My boat IPANEMA is an Amel SM2000 and have been cruising full time since 2019
17:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Welcome aboard
17:42 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Thanks, where are you now?
17:42 Gladan Giancarlo Thank you I'll try and call tomorrow
18:00 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We are at Star Fish. Heading back to Bocas Marina tomorrow. We will be there for the swap meet on Saturday. My cousing flies in on Sunday. So, one of our stops will be Red Frogs.
18:33 Captain Dietmar this is from the ssca
18:40 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Too bad we missed you
We left Redfrog last Sunday
18:41 IPANEMA Jose Venegas [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panamá : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368095,-79.951143&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:42 Dreamer @IPANEMA Jose Venegas there are a few of us here at shelter bay
18:43 IPANEMA Jose Venegas That is great we are at D12
18:43 Dreamer We are at F37
18:44 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Bummer, we didn't realize you left.
18:44 Dreamer We are going to sign up for the shuttle to town tomorrow morning for Sat at 1pm
19:51 Captain Dietmar COSTA RICA TO DROP ALL MAS REQUIREMENTS IN ABOUT 4 WEEKS BUT WILL REQUIRE QR code proof of vaccination for access to establishments starting March 7
19:52 Captain Dietmar MASK REQUIREMENTS
20:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Starting our plan south from Acapulco. Do we need park passes to anchor in the Huatulco bahias?
20:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] C. de Manuel García Vigil 105, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.062931,-96.725539&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:45 PP SV avant The ones that are national parks, yes. But it’s a bit theoretical as I’ve never heard of ant enforcement.

Fri, 2/11/2022
00:53 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole nada
07:43 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Muelle La Playita] Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913217,-79.528464&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:43 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sonho is getting measured today! 🥳
07:44 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Very cool
07:44 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 😁
07:45 Dreamer @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed a lot of us here at Shelter Bay if your coming this way
07:46 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed (yeah)
07:48 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We are! Look forward to meeting you 😁
07:48 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 😁
07:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @SV Sonho Eddie We will be waiting in Bocas to
07:50 Dreamer @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed always happy hour here lol, noon to 5, buy one get one iced drinks like Margarita’s and 5pm to 7, $1.5 beers 😂 . I think that why shelter is so Popular lol. See you soon 👍.
07:56 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed we're at La Playita, too, getting measured today too!
07:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Excellente
07:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
07:58 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed not far behind you guys! We are getting measured Monday at Playita. 🙌 see you soon!
07:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Monte Atlán
07:59 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Spectacular!
08:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll worth the winding road to Oaxaca.
08:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
08:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Correction. The photos are of Monte Albán. My bad.
08:22 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Awesome! Maybe we will go through at the same time! 😁
08:22 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee One that’s awesome! We look forward to seeing you all again! 🥳
08:23 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee I’m sure we will be ready for that! 😁
08:23 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 👍🏻
08:31 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed we're in slip C16, where are you guys?
08:53 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We are in the anchorage. They asked us to anchor at a specific spot. Are you in a marina?
08:56 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila La Playita
09:02 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Ah. They measure inside the marina too? Didn’t know that! We were anchored over in Las Brisas so I guess they had us move to this anchorage 🤷🏻‍♀️
09:04 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We're just following Erick Galvez' instructions...he tried to get us in at Flamenco, but they're booked due to the Oyster Yacht Rally next week
09:09 🦜🍹Kyrie All boats inbound to Chiapas marina: there is a very large dredge nearly blocking the entrance channel at the last turn you take to come into the marina. It is very well lit at night. You will need to pass within 30 feet of the floating spoils boom (put it to your port side). It's easy during daylight, but can be a little confusing if coming in n in the dark like we did.
09:09 🦜🍹Kyrie [Photo]
09:10 🦜🍹Kyrie The narrow channel entrance is just to the right of the boom in the photo.
09:16 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🦜🍹Kyrie Great photo! How'd you take it? PS getting to the fuel dock there, you have to skinny through between the dredge to stbd and a large fishing boat to port
09:27 S/V Satori - Sheila Does anyone have an info on checking in and out of Zihuatanejo? We heard it was a multi day process?
09:29 SV Blessed Life What’s the preference of marinas in Cartagena? We heard from cruisers that Nautical Club marina was pretty bad due to motorboat wake/ surge.
09:30 TranquiloMike I have heard the same about Zihuatanejo. We are headed there soon so would appreciate any current info.
09:30 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Club de Pesca is far better
09:31 SV Blessed Life @IPANEMA Jose Venegas how so?
09:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Checking in took two days. Actually we got all the paperwork done in a couple of hours and the had to come back the next day to pick up the signed paperwork. That only took a few minutes. Checking out took about an hour. Had to fill out the exact same paperwork again. I’d suggest taking a picture of it when you check in so you can fill it out again quickly. The forms are only in Spanish.
09:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce When we left, a couple of weeks ago, the port captain was only open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
09:33 SV Blessed Life Also can we get some intel re. clearing in to Colombia via Cartegna? Where, who, how…?
09:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce They also say the port captain opens at 8:30, but we had to wait until about 9:30 for someone to come to the window.
09:36 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Less wake, safer and much nicer and cleaner facilities
I spent 4 months there and will be back in 3 weeks
09:40 Aegis, Mary/Ian We checked out of Zihua 2 days ago. It was a 2 day process to check out. Checking was worse, which was about almost 2 weeks ago. 3 days to check. Be patient and budget lots of time including lots of waiting.
09:41 Aegis, Mary/Ian **checking out was worse
09:42 ☠️ Pacific Raven Anyone have the agent contact information for Livingston at the Rio Dulce?
09:44 Aegis, Mary/Ian Sorry not enough coffee. Sb checking in was worse.
09:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haha. I thought that was what you meant. 😏
09:48 Last Arrow Vincent Mm
F @S/V Satori - Sheila re checking in and out of Zihuat. Yes it can take 2 visits each time. The Port Captain’s office is open during the week but the Captian himself only comes in every other day “due to Covid “ ??? and he is the one that has to sign your documents. It took us between 1-2 hrs per visit to the office Checking in took 3 visits. Checking out 2 visits, as one day the Port Captian was off for the day. They charged us $515 pesos per check in and again for the check out, they only take credit cards, also you will need your passport or a colored copy along with the rest of the standard documents. At least this was the way it was for us a couple a weeks ago.
09:49 🦜🍹Kyrie Photo credit is due to Bohemia's drone
09:50 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @🦜🍹Kyrie Haha brilliant!
09:56 SV Blessed Life @IPANEMA Jose Venegas can we invite you over for a drink, sometime? We’re at D21.
10:09 SV Blessed Life @IPANEMA Jose Venegas have a great sail to San Andres!
10:23 Last Arrow Vincent @TranquiloMike Mm
F @S/V Satori - Sheila re checking in and out of Zihuat. Yes it can take 2 visits each time. The Port Captain’s office is open during the week but the Captian himself only comes in every other day “due to Covid “ ??? and he is the one that has to sign your documents. It took us between 1-2 hrs per visit to the office Checking in took 3 visits. Checking out 2 visits, as one day the Port Captian was off for the day. They charged us $515 pesos per check in and again for the check out, they only take credit cards, also you will need your passport or a colored copy along with the rest of the standard documents. At least this was the way it was for us a couple a weeks ago.
10:46 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina For Bahia del sol in El Salvador - if we leave the boat for a few weeks, better at a marina or a mooring? We are a 42' cat. From a safety and security perspective.
10:49 PP SV avant We did both in our time there. I would say equally safe.
12:08 wonoma - chris [Photo]
12:09 wonoma - chris We just bought this book but didn't end up using it at all. We will be in shelter bay tomorrow for a week. If anyone is interested in buying from us please let us know
12:14 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sounds like we may be having a meeting with Erick’s assistant James tomorrow morning. If you guys are at the meeting we can meet you then. We just lived back over into Las Brisas
12:14 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Moved
12:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We probably won't be there...we were just measured, waiting to hear from Erick now
12:22 IBEX - Florian Just as a kind of fun fact: James is actually Ericks son, it is a family business. His other son, Juan, works also as line handler. (and yes there is a third kid, but let’s not overdo it here)
12:25 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed @IBEX - Florian Haha good to know. If you dinghy over here, feel free to drop by, we're always open
12:47 IBEX - Florian Thanks, we are however already packing up, dinghy is on deck, dinghy engine rinsed with fresh water … we are leaving for Galapagos tomorrow
12:53 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We wondered about that. Our measurer told us this morning about his sons. Juan is supposed to be a top notch line handler. Maybe we will get him 😁
12:53 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 👍🏻 sounds good!
13:06 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Don’t check in
13:08 IBEX - Florian He is, we had him 😉
13:14 Alamos Agreed 👍
13:15 IBEX - Florian But also: we experienced a total of 5 of Erick’s line handlers on different boats, they all were very good - one also specific to mention: a guy called Junior, actually a quite senior guy in terms age (compared to other line handlers) and experience - he is well knowledgeable about all aspects of the transit, knows many of the advisors, and does this because he has fun for real in doing so - his day job is inspecting cargo ships for insurances
14:12 Captain Dietmar [null] C/ Principal, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.880764,-85.527854&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:13 Dreamer @IBEX - Florian smooth sailing 👍
14:14 IBEX - Florian Thanks!
14:48 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Love it!
17:34 Mira - Glenn Has anyone recently sailed to Isla Coiba? Sounds amazing. What hurdles await us cruisers there?

Sat, 2/12/2022
07:04 Sailing Bohemia i should claim copy rights for this photo! 😂
07:15 Captain Dietmar MY Ho'okipa on the Panamá Posse is there right now doing a full 2 week survey and circumnav
they said they love it - well get a sumnary and total fee info in 2 weeks
07:19 Captain Dietmar If you are going to watch the Superball please send us a few group pictures
Since we are a Las Vegas registered vessel we are also interested in your bets ...
09:28 Vagabundo Dos Does Costa Rica currently do boat checkin and checkout at Playa del Coco? With a possible ride to Liberia and back? Since Dec. , Costa Rica has changed its health requirements for entry to a vaccination record option. Is Capitanía at Playa del Coco now doing checkin for boats?
09:50 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Are there any boats heading north to San Andreas and Roatan from Bocas del Toro in approximately a month, that would be interested in buddy boating?
09:54 Dreamer @☠️🍹 TOKETEE just FYI, my good friends on Ultra has home base in Roatan. They are the SSCA ambassadors for Roatan. Look them up when you arrive, great peeps. Also, we stayed at Barefoot Cay marina in Roatan, loved it. They have a posse discount. Let me know if you want me to IM you their FB info.
09:57 SV Blessed Life Our cruising permit expired. We are leaving Panama. Will we be fined for not having an updated permit, at clear out time? Or should we update it now? Or…?
10:04 SVBoundless [Photo]
10:05 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @SV Blessed Life you might contact Eric, the agent for the canal and see what his advice is. He was the one who obtained our cruising permit.
10:23 SV Blessed Life @☠️🍹 TOKETEE yes he was ours as well. Thank you. Calling now.
11:21 Ventana-Jim Hi Posse! We are leaving Chamela now and heading to Melaque/Barra de Navidad for first time. Any suggestions on “must do/must see” there? We’ve read Charlie’s and Breeding/Bansmer and are looking for tips from the Posse. We’ll be in the area for a couple nights. Thanks! Jim-Ventana
11:27 TAKU Bob & Etta Think you will have to pay for another permit before they will check you out. Know it has happened to others.
11:33 PP SV avant Must-do? I think it’s traditional to run aground on your first entry to Barra. We did. ;)
11:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 😁👍
11:57 SV Blessed Life @🦜🍹 Taku ok so no panic that my boat will be impounded. ?
11:59 SV Blessed Life Our CR permit was good for two years. And we got that confused with Panamanian permit.
12:06 Aegis, Mary/Ian @Ventana-Jim If you like quality sushi you must go to El Pescadero in Colimita. Also try Barra Galeria de Arte for limited but great food and ambiance. If you are up for a long walk or a short bike ride go to Secret Beach. Its definitely worth it.
12:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I second the sushi.
12:25 SVBoundless 2 questions
- anyone anchored recently in La Unión El Salvador and cleared into country? How was it ?
- anyone get a PCR test in La Unión to go to Nicuragua?
13:05 REEF DANCER Jerry The wake in club nautica is awful. But tbere are some great places to eat just across from the entry to marina just by the park and great sushi up the road. We,we're there about a month then moved up the coast to Santa marta nice town nice people and a u derwater park for diving there is a good marina and a nice store a block away lots to do we spent last huricane season there before going to aruba
14:17 Ventana-Jim (hahaha)LOL
14:31 Ventana-Jim Thanks Rob. We’ll give it a shot :-)
14:34 Ventana-Jim Thanks! Sounds great! Also, in addition to Galeria de Arte, a friend who has a place there suggested Isabella’s.
14:45 wonoma - chris [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367155,-79.951605&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:20 Captain Dietmar Paradiso Anchorage
Tenecatita Anchorage (popular)
15:40 Aegis, Mary/Ian Any restaurant recommendations in Acapulco?
15:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce A really nice sushi place to the left of Walmart.
15:44 Sea Trial Toni You must go to Flamingos for Pozole. They only do it on Thursday and get reservations. It is an old hotel but amazing atmosphere.
16:55 BEATA Billy & Ruth [Photo]
16:56 BEATA Billy & Ruth This is on the malecon and a 10 minute taxi ride from either marina.
18:00 Ventana-Jim Thanks Dietmar. We are anchored in Tenacatita as we speak and saw Paraiso on the way. Both amazing. Tomorrow we head to Barra,intergalactic HQ for the Posse. ;-)
18:01 Ventana-Jim [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.297304,-104.836612&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:34 No Regrets Lynette Every morning except Wednesday around 9 the French Baker comes in his little boat ringing his bell with fresh baked goods. Croissants are so good.
20:48 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks all. That will get us started.

Sun, 2/13/2022
08:52 EXIT Kris & Steve Following! We are also really interested in going, just a bit concerned about cost. We're leaving Las Perlas this week heading that way.
08:53 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed transit date is February 27, when's yours?
08:54 🦜🍹Kyrie Mi Piaci was outstanding Italian and inexpensive.
09:33 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
09:33 RED ROVER Kevin Just s reminder
09:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good one.
10:10 Alamos Alamos created an album.
11:49 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee The 25th! We’ll be right ahead of you. Let us know if you need to run errands and provision etc. we can always split a cab. WhatsApp number is +1-707-322-0560
11:50 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Nice! Ok sure. Since we have time, are you guys up to getting together for cocktails sometime?
11:53 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16.OO UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
12:49 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sure. Let us know what you are thinking. We have a pup and like to bring her with us as much as possible so something with outdoor seating. There’s a lot here 😁
13:01 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Didn't have anything specific in mind, we'll look around here on the island and see what looks good
13:15 AZIMUTH - Ash Has anyone gotten their zarpe from La Crucecita/Huatulco? Plan A for Azimuth is leaving Wednesday AM and sailing further down the road than Chiapas.
15:22 Samadhi Happy Days did, I'm not sure how to tag someone in Line. We are going to start the process tomorrow. Plan to try to leave crazy early Wednesday (2am-ish) is high tide. We're stopping in Guatemala next. What dock are you on? We're on the same linear tie as the black yacht.
15:34 walt knot right While in this chat, click on the header Panama... Then click on the avatars to bring up a member list. Select the member to chat and save their contact info.
15:37 Samadhi Thanks!
16:08 YO-D-YO Dave [Photo]
16:08 YO-D-YO Dave [Photo]
16:08 PP SV avant Tastes like chicken. ;)
16:09 YO-D-YO Dave Puerto Vallarta marina. I guess the signs are important.
16:09 PP SV avant I saw one outside the Starbucks there once.
16:09 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @YO-D-YO Dave we took a snap of those signs, too what a hoot
16:10 AZIMUTH - Ash @Samadhi we're on the opposite side - all the way down the gangway and hang a right. Katmandu, Coddiwomple, and No Regrets are in the neighborhood. Planning to head to port captain tomorrow AM too. Message me if you'd like to rendezvous!
18:32 Vagabundo Dos Can anyone give an update on checking in to Costa Rica? i.e. without an agent and marina as it has been historically. Say at Playas de Coco?
18:38 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
18:38 SV Blessed Life Go Super Bowl 56!! At SBM.
18:46 SVBoundless [Photo]
19:03 Captain Dietmar half time Marina Papagayo cruisers lounge
19:03 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
19:04 Captain Dietmar not yet
must use agent and marina to check in
19:09 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Hi guys. Sorry to miss you at Bahia del Sol. Could you share your experience of clearing into Honduras? Craig and Karen
19:19 SVBoundless Hello there. We'll be doing that first thing tomorrow, and will let you know how it goes.
19:24 Vagabundo Dos We spent ten days at Amapala, Isla de Tigre before coming to Nicaragua. Easy checkin and out. Very inexpensive. Took pubic transportation to Choluteca for PCR for Nicaragua entry. We really liked our time there. No problem to do short anchorages at Salvadoran sites going and coming…
19:39 Vagabundo Dos I’ve been told that a marina in Costa Rica might charge $350 for checkin. So by privatizing the process they have raised the cost by umteen times. Compared to any of the countries along the coast coming south this is many times more in cost…
20:02 Sea Trial Dave Is anyone using Google Fi on an Apple device in Mexico and Central America and if so, how’s it working? It appears there are some limitations with Apple vs Android.
20:04 Sea Trial Dave Can u call and text from an Apple device using WiFi?
20:05 PP SV avant No Wi-Fi calling on apple devices with fi.
20:06 PP SV avant I’m not sure about texts, but they’re free anyways.
20:30 SVBoundless Super useful info, thanks @Vagabundo Dos. We had planned to investigate the PCR test options for Nicragua, and this totally answers the (unasked) question.
21:43 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey Dave we've been using Google Fi and ir works great. Pretty sure Wifi calls work. We are however about to get our data canceled due to not using the phone in the states for a long time. But otherwise we've been very happy with Google Fi everywhere we've been.

Mon, 2/14/2022
07:21 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @SVBoundless 👍
07:37 Captain Dietmar @Vagabundo Dos CR requires you to use an agent to check in which is more money in the north due to increased travel time - we paid 450 and you and the boat can stay 3 months - today we will pay an additiona; 800 so that the boat can stay 2 years - any travel outside is added on - you can do your own checkouts out of CR now - we expect thjis to change in mid March when CR will drop the mask mandate - so you will hopefully be able to check in yourself again in Playa Cocos - but it;s Marina Papagayo in th enorth and Banana Bay or other marinas in Golfito
08:30 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
08:44 RED ROVER-Alison [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642110,-85.653306&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:47 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] C. 5 de Febrero 8, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.737632,-92.639205&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:50 Midnight B Richard [Playa Tambor] Tambor Paquera Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.721724,-85.017516&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:51 IPANEMA Jose Venegas [null] Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.575867,-81.697187&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:53 TAKU Bob & Etta [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.407802,-81.116675&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:54 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Marina Palmira] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.183813,-110.302993&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:56 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Brisas de Amador] Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.915115,-79.528539&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 AZIMUTH - Ash [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763930,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:58 Gitana-Hugo [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:58 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Taxco de Alarcón] 40200 , Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.556332,-99.605221&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:58 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335062,-82.246003&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:59 SVBoundless [Isla de Amapala] Island Amapala, Valle Honduras : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.294914,-87.650480&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:00 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Looks like Marina Vallarta. That croc has been there for many years.
09:01 M/V One Life [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640386,-85.653129&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:01 Rosie2 Dropped pin
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09:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:02 Dreamer [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367848,-79.951221&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Super Bowl on board Delta Swizzler with Shearwater
09:08 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Bay, Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913793,-79.527293&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:09 Dreamer @SephinaJosh how’s Playita??
09:12 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Very nice but the tidal surges require strong lines, even inside
09:13 Dreamer @SephinaJosh awesome, I’ll prob stay there after i cross
09:17 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642536,-85.653662&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:21 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [Photo]
09:21 YO-D-YO Mary [null] Mástil 121, Marina Vallarta, 48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.664332,-105.251221&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:22 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Accurite weather, rain, lightning detector. Purchased on Amazon
09:30 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Av Costera Miguel Alemán 100, Las Playas, 39390 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.842066,-99.909208&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:31 PP SV avant [ShelterBay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369786,-79.950848&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:40 PP SV avant I’m dropping. Bad internet here.
09:57 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pr86vtHcLz1epatE7
09:59 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:02 Samadhi [null] Blvd. Benito Juárez Mz3Lt1, L, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.764919,-96.123694&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:04 Sailfish - Brian [null] Vía sin nombre, Jalisco, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195156,-104.682976&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683121&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:16 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Marina Pez Vela, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.425235,-84.167743&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:18 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly [null]
10:30 Katmandu - Terry Don’t know if there is enough room.
10:30 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Group call ended.
10:31 Katmandu - Terry Im hopping you can drive so I can work …. Nanzy would go and then one of azimuth
10:33 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Dropped pin
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10:37 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren We are in Linton, Panama
10:38 Samadhi One more question TARA (probably not the last) did you need to have quetzals for check-in?
11:16 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.295494,-104.834829&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:41 Alamos [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.483266,-79.943094&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:19 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @IPANEMA Jose Venegas could you send us the contact information for the person you used to check into San Andreas and where he is located and the fees?
13:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We just took an incredible trip from Acapulco by bus to Taxco, highly recommend this adventure if you have time. We visited one of the world’s largest cave systems called Las Grutas Cacahuamilpa just 40 mins from Taxco by bus or combi. Great city and natural wonders all around to visit!
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13:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:19 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Yes you do. The agent made all the quotes in US $ but in the end we had to pay in quetzales. She called a deluxe taxi to drive us to cash machine to get the money after our antibody test. The taxi charges $ too, but you pay in Q. Be sure to have an idea of the exchange rate youself!
14:28 SV Chimera [null] Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.867754,-81.792731&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:31 SV Chimera [null] Las Palmas District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.867754,-81.792731&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:34 SVBoundless @Ora 2 CraigandKaren Super easy check-in to Honduras at Puerto Ampala. Both the Capitanía and immigration offices are located at the end of the pier. Very friendly and quick, oh... and free.
I think they were kind of happy to see someone, they had one cruising boat so far this year. and only 5-6 last year in total. I'm amazed everyone seems to drive on by the Golfo de Fonseco.
15:11 Ora 2 CraigandKaren Awesome, thanks heaps
15:13 Aegis, Mary/Ian For those of you that did the run already from acapulco to Marina Chahue. How much influence from the Tehuanapec did you encounter. My planned arrival of Sat night looks dicey on wind maps given the close proximity to high winds even though the tabular data does not indicate it. If we leave earlier we have a bit of a rougher start. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
15:20 walt knot right If you are going into the Marina, I'd plan for a mid afternoon arrival. Night arrival is dicey for the Marina entrance and maneuvering in the Marina.
15:29 Aegis, Mary/Ian Current plan gets us there about 9 pm, unless I find the magical unicorn and start getting some favorable current. We could bail early and and go into Puerto Angel in the afternoon.
15:32 Ora2 Karen We arrived about midnight, set anchor outside the marina entrance, put the anchor light PLUS cockpit lights on, went to bed, sweet as!
15:41 SVBoundless Not sure of your draft, but you might want to time your arrival at Chahue with a high tide. We saw 9' in the channel at high tide, and there was less than that in the slips. we were sitting in the mud at low tide. We draw 6'3".
15:57 M/V One Life When we got into the area we stopped and anchored in Bahia Maguey for a peaceful night and waited until high tide the next day for entry into the marina. Entry into Maguey is straight forward and could be done in the dark and is only about 3nm from the marina. Our N46 draws just under 6’. We wouldn’t want to enter the marina after dark.
16:08 Aegis, Mary/Ian We draw 5 ft and of course our planned arrival is at low tide. I’m more concerned right now about the effects of the Tihuantepec effects in that area as it potentially make the nearby anchorages moot.
16:22 Aegis, Mary/Ian @M/V One Life I see what you mean. Looks like an easy anchorage to slip into for the night.

Tue, 2/15/2022
09:38 Mar Y Sol Bob [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.635412,-101.554911&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 Mar Y Sol Bob Mar y Sol - Zihua
10:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Looking to get fuel in the Huatulco area. Where is the fuel dock? I’m looking at Good Nautical and see Dos Oceanos Huatulco Fuel Dock, is that the place? I believe you need jerry cans for fuel in Marina Chahue?
10:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
10:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We rented a car to go to Oaxaca and kept it so we could get fuel at Pemex with jerry cans. The fuel dock at Marina Chahué is closed. There is one at the Santa Cruz marina in Huatulco, but the reading I did on it said it was very difficult to negotiate. Probably like the one you scoped out in Acapulco. We saw it from the port captain office. Big concrete wall that is very high.
11:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you for this info. We don’t have jerry cans so we need a fuel dock. When are you going to cross? Tomorrow afternoon? Safe and happy sailing!
11:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Bummer on the fuel dock situation. I believe there are people here at the marina that can bring fuel in big jerry cans for a fee. I’d look into that before going tot the fuel dock. Not something I’ve looked into though.

Yes, we are crossing tomorrow afternoon with a bunch of other Posse members.

Port captain wouldn’t check is out today so we have to go back tomorrow morning. I believe it had to do with keeping us from going early. Everyone that wasn’t getting zarpes was being turned away.

They also wanted us to check out of the marina and show the receipt before signing our paperwork. We then have to take a copy to the marina office. Good info to know as it could save you a trip. Taxi is about 35 pesos each way.
11:15 TAKU Bob & Etta There is someone there at the marina that will deliver fuel. Don't remember his name. The sailboat spill the wine has his number.
14:02 S/V Satori - Benj. Is there an electronics/instruments guy in Barra de Navidad?
14:29 SVBoundless Looking at @Captain Dietmar 's track across the Papagayos, it looks as though he MAY have broken up the trip, making stops at Puerto Sandino, Astillero, and San Juan.
Does anyone (including Dietmar) have experience of doing that. Any thoughts or recommendations welcome.
14:58 SV Blessed Life FYI- if you have stayed longer than three months in Panama. You can not drive. The limit driving limit is 90 days. We were stopped at a police checkpoint, and now 4 hours later have hired a very cool taxi/tour driver to take us to Punta Chame from SBM. For our preplanned kite surfing vacation. 😅
16:10 Alamos That’s very interesting. We double checked our visas at immigration regarding our 180 days USA stamps. No issues of any kind. We also own a car here...🤷‍♂️
16:11 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We we’re just in Panama for ten months and rented cars the whole time. Maybe we got lucky.
16:18 Samadhi There's a guy here in the marina named Enrique that can get large cans of fuel brought in here at marina Chahue. We had him deliver 45 gallons to us. Easierer than jerry-canning ourselves.
16:28 SV Blessed Life @Alamos yes the visa is good for 180. Driving good for 90.
18:16 Captain Dietmar yes did 3 stops along the way
but we had cleared into Nicaragua
at marina puesta del sol
18:17 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
18:17 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
18:18 RED ROVER Kevin Anchored in Bahia Huevos, just NW of Marina Papagayo.

Wed, 2/16/2022
08:18 AZIMUTH - Ash Newbie question - who manages the boat inspection/aduana when checking out of Mexico - port captain or immigration?
08:25 Samadhi Any luck getting your departure moved up? I'm not understanding why they have us spaced 3 hours apart. I'm going up to the office here in a bit to ask wtf.
08:27 AZIMUTH - Ash No luck yet, we're camped outside the marina office. 🤞 Immigration said they could see us at 1500, but port cap closes at 1430. The marina said we were leaving at 1800 so I'm hoping they can help by clarifying the departure time.
13:22 HAPPY DAYS Yes we might be. Would love to swap plans. Heading to Bocas next week.
13:33 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @HAPPY DAYS great! Net is every morning at 7:45 on VHF 68. Also the hailing channel.
14:05 Remedy-Natalie There is a sail maker at Shelter Bay . It is a hike to get over there though.
14:51 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt I’m at the port captains office in Huatulco. I told them we want to leave for Costa Rica on Monday or Tuesday and asked them what I need to do to check out. It’s like nobody has ever asked this before. They are still discussing it among themselves.
15:30 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.904597,-92.697070&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:32 LUMOS - Jeremiah Left Marina Chiapas today at 11am to cross the the Teahuantapec for Huatulco. To all the boats leaving and heading south, we can high five as we pass each other 😎✋🏻
16:03 SVBoundless [Photo]
16:08 SVBoundless Checked out of Honduras at the friendly Immigration office. The total cost of our check in and check out was 35 Lempira (less than $2).
We will have spent 6 nights in the Golfo de Fonseca, in 4 different anchorages.
We highly recommend it as a stop 'off the beaten path' on the way south. We are astonished this is not more of a cruising destination.
16:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
16:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Starting ourTehauntepec crossing with at least 4 other PP boats that left just before us. It’s a PP exodus from Chahué.
16:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.730830,-96.078911&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:20 Samadhi Samadhi checked out of Huatulco today and out of Mexico. Next stop marina pez vela in Guatemala.
16:21 Samadhi Oops, didn't mean to send my update to Ashley. -the other Ashley
16:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re right behind you, but I’m sure we won’t catch you. 😁
16:34 Katmandu - Terry Katmandu is off the dock.
16:34 Katmandu - Terry tracking link https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Katmandu/

17:22 Coddiwomple - Bram Securite: to the fleet from Huatulco to Chiapas: long lines fishing at 15*41.710 by 095*50.290
17:23 Coddiwomple - Bram Coddiwomple passing them North side, keeping lines to my Stbd
17:51 AZIMUTH - Ash Discovered a tiny crack in our injector fuel line - Azimuth turning back to try T-pec again another day.
17:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So sorry to hear. 😟 I wondered why you were going the wrong direction. I believe the next window is next week. Good luck.

Thu, 2/17/2022
08:18 OSTRIKA - Patrick Hello to all. We are Patrick (Switzerland) and Sara (Italy) on a 1994 Oyster 55 called Ostrika.
Currently still in the Grenadines we are making our way to Panama and hope to cross end of March or early April. Then into the Pacific to French Polynesia.
08:23 wonoma - chris Hi Patrick 🤓
08:23 OSTRIKA - Patrick 👋
08:26 Last Arrow Vincent @LUMOS - Jeremiah are you on AIS ?
08:33 LUMOS - Jeremiah Yes we are!
08:59 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.918063,-93.886641&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:00 LUMOS - Jeremiah Just passed Puerto Arista. Planning to stay 2 miles offshore through the bay. Conditions are currently very calm.
09:01 Last Arrow Vincent @LUMOS - Jeremiah
09:02 Last Arrow Vincent @LUMOS - Jeremiah we took the direct route out of Haultuco to Chiapas. Found this long lines reported earlier
09:02 Last Arrow Vincent @Coddiwomple - Bram thank you ! We just came across them.
09:03 LUMOS - Jeremiah We had to dodge about 12 trawlers over night. They ranged between 3-6 miles from shore.
09:10 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Photo]
09:11 LUMOS - Jeremiah Does anyone know why there are so many of these little dead fish floating everywhere?
10:20 wonoma - chris Hey hello guys, does anybody have an idea where to source Racor/Parker 2010 series fuel filters? . On the Colon side of the canal that is. I checked the Chandlers here in shelter bay and no go
Thanks!
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
10:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
10:28 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Relaxing at StarFish Beach Bocas Del Toro. Yes, i know we were tasting tequila in Flora de Cana Territory.....
11:24 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
11:24 ALKA - Julius I found fuel filters for my engine in
11:25 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Playa Santa Catalina] Santa Catalina Veraguas Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.633607,-81.260513&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:27 Dreamer @wonoma - chris i could have sworn i saw them at shelter bay and abernathies. I’m going there today by bus if you want me to see. I’m also sure shelter bay can order them for you.
12:01 wonoma - chris Thanks brother, if you happen to see them in your travels I'd definitely appreciate a pic of what you saw. I found a marine thats a bit of a hike from the bus spots, but if its at tabernathys sweet!
12:23 Dreamer I’ll be there in 10 minutes
12:44 Dreamer [Photo]
12:44 Dreamer Abernathies
14:42 REEF DANCER Jerry Fuel dock in hualtuco is far side of marina it's a concrete wall fender up. Reef dancer
17:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Isla Coiba, Panama
17:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
17:29 Captain Dietmar thank you
17:45 wonoma - chris Awesome thank you!
18:51 Captain Dietmar anyone going to the Miami boat show ?
19:41 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @REEF DANCER Jerry the fuel dock in huatulco marina is closed
21:05 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Wow! That’s a right out of a blockbuster Hollywod movie!
21:24 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jerry, please add that the secondary engine mount filter is 5 mics, and the primary raycor is 10-20 mics, and the fuel polisher should be 10-20 mics. Any smaller filter mic will reduce the flow rate and tax the system
21:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Walt my dear rabbi, Sansa flys Golfito to San Jose in under an hour for $150 and only 12 passengers. The only glitch is getting a connecting flight. If you have to do a layover, San Martino Resort is excellent and the rescue zoo is across the street. Adriano Martino is a cool Italian guy and runs the resort. He’s like a young Dietmar!!
21:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Barnacle buster by the gallon in Quepos, Costa Rica from Cedric @ northern lights, or at the yard in marina pez Vela. Good stuff!!
21:53 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Glenn, we just wrapped 21 days of cruising Coiba and the many islands inside the park boundary and adjacent. Truly blissful exploration, snorkeling and scuba diving. Pay to play - check in at the park headquarters, we got 10 days for 7 pay, and enjoy. Provision in Boca Chica/Pedregal or Santa Catalina. And there is zero cell, except for a secret spot at the park HQ. Hands down the best cruising ground in Central America, in my humble gestalt certified experience
22:09 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky That’s impressive!!!
22:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Where did you find your filters?
22:19 walt knot right Thanks for the info Charles

Fri, 2/18/2022
05:20 Alamos 👍
06:59 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky How was your land excursion to Boca del toro?
06:59 HAPPY DAYS Red tide
07:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Margie, may I ask what your exit/rentry plan is, because we have the same issue coming up. Please reply…
07:02 HAPPY DAYS Does anyone have a transport contact for Panama? We need a van (six of us) for a full day from Shelter Bay to Panama City & back.
07:03 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Julian Watson
His fee is $70 plus there is an island entry fee of $34 per person. His WhatsApp is +57 (310) 234-0781
07:19 IPANEMA Jose Venegas We may stay here for an extra month or two. Nice weather, beautiful corals and sea, and NO bugs!!
07:32 REDEEMED - John Conversations. Give me a wave important. Redeemed
07:36 REDEEMED - John Found your stuff
07:51 ALKA - Julius Autopartes NG in Colon
07:57 PP SV avant From the Panama cruisers guide,

Common Cruiser Taxis

Alfonso 68009139. Normal taxi or nice little bus available. Speaks English. Carlos 6449-4066 Has a small tour bus. Good for provisioning. Speaks English.
Diose 6778-6399, 6492-6807 English comprehension good. Spoken English not so good. Has a PriceSmart card. Knows his way around. Can get propane tanks filled overnight. See “Propane” **
Eric Montilla +507 6704-6786 Carlos Montilla +507 6773-0703 Brothers, highly recommended by s/v Corinthian December 2020.
Fernando 6640-1838 Has a pick-up truck.
Geronimo 6366-4858. Clean mid-sized car. Knows his way around the city for things cruisers need. Speaks
some English. $10 per hour, 2015.
Horatio Dockins 6630-3896 Has a 14 person van. Speaks English. Good for several boats to share on a provisioning run.
Isreal 6688-3579 Very reliable. Clean and well maintained vehicle. Good English comprehension, is shy about speaking English. Has worked with cruisers for well over a decade. Asks for higher prices.
Juan 6735-7742
Luis 'The Blue Pearl” Taxi 6596-3707 Speaks some English and Japanese. $20 for trip to and back PriceSmart.
Also able to rent line and fenders for a canal crossing ($100, 2016)
Mario +507 6929-0807 (phone and WhatsApp) Added 2018 on very strong recommendation from s/v Ibis “he knows virtually all the places in the area where one can find anything sailboat related from hydraulics to phosphoric acid.”
Roosevelt 6513-6949 Speaks excellent English. (*15.03) Has a PriceSmart card. Has worked with cruisers for years. Does propane runs => see Propane. **
Roger (Rogelio) 6717-6745 Has van and car. Speaks excellent English. Has a PriceSmart card. Can help with canal crossing. Well Canal-Agents”). In great demand. **
Taxi Tony 6520-0272 Excellent English. Has worked with cruisers for many years.
08:12 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina I'd second Roger, if he can't take you, he'll arrange for someone. I've got some other names if these don't work.
08:14 Midnight B Richard Another vote for Roger. He picked up our new dinghy and solar panels from Panama city and delivered them to us at Vista Mar marina. Very nice chap.
08:44 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300440,-88.892639&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:44 🦜🍹Kyrie Made it in! Bar crossing was super easy.
08:47 🦜🍹Kyrie [Photo]
09:25 HAPPY DAYS Thank you so much… I hope you didn’t have to type that all out on your phone 😂 (our cruisers guide is 15yrs old so this new info is excellent) 👍
10:30 Mar Y Sol Bob To all headed for Zihuat. Yesterday I received verbal but unconfirmed information that ck in with port Captain is easy as anchor , and inform sailfest group located on the beach.
10:48 SV Blessed Life @HAPPY DAYS
+507 6704 6786
Eric Montilla.
10:56 SV Blessed Life @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky we talked to several cruisers and most of them said that “they” never asked for the cruising permit at exit. We will deal with it in that moment of exit.

The boat is in the marina and we are land cruising in punta Chame.

If you depart before us could you send intel on your experience? We will do the same. Looking for some decent wind to Cartegna maybe first week of March. ?
12:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:31 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763930,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:32 LUMOS - Jeremiah Made it the Huatulco! Had a very peaceful crossing. We hugged the shore the whole way and we had 1.5-2.5 knots of current behind us almost the entire time 👍🏻
15:44 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Photo]
15:44 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Somewhere in the middle of Gulfo de Tehuantepec
15:45 LUMOS - Jeremiah 😂
15:46 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Is that buddy boating?
15:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Nice shot. I was never that close to them.
16:06 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Benj, if you haven’t solved your electronic instrument guide and Barra so far, you may want to try Pancho as he has a guy in Manzanillo that did a good job for me solving a complicated Cummins engine electronic issue. Don’t know if he knows navigation instrument. Or you can try Pieter Karsten in Puerto Vallarta as he will travel to Barra, as he did for me with a Simrad issue and it was well worth the money spent as he is first class and gets the job done. Hope this helps you.
16:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you my friend, but we have a 6 month visa and until July to deal with it. Right now, unless business calls us back to the states, we I’m thinking of an easy flight to Columbia or Peru where I have some friendly contacts to make a soft landing.

Kite surfing? I was in Kite City, Bonaire several years ago and understand the world championship kite surfing is held there. Is that where you’re heading?
16:50 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Great shot! Thank you. Makes me question what the symbiotic relationship is. Or not?
16:53 🦜🍹Kyrie For anyone considering Bahia Del Sol, I couldn't find marina rates or many details so here they are. Daily 80 cents per foot. Weekly 60, monthly 50. Power (30A) and water (non potable due to salt) included. Docks are in poor condition, and docking can be a bit challenging at times due to the varying 1 to 3 knot current in the estuary. Joining the "cruisers club" is $15 a week additional and gives you full access to the pools, showers, garbage, and discounts on the restaurants and dollar local beers. Bar crossing was easy, but needs to be pre-arranged with Bill and Jean at elsalvsdorrally@aol.com
16:57 🦜🍹Kyrie Oh, and El Salvador customs is at the dock to greet you, and for our family all entry fees were $54. The pilot boat for the bar crossing is $25 each way and you get a cool photo from it.
16:59 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you. I haven’t been following your track, but are you heading north or south?
17:20 walt knot right When we crossed the bar 12/2018 there was no charge. But Bill and Jean are constantly improving the lives of the people on the island. They were building cisterns for their community. They also wanted to power the island. I donated to the cause and $25 is going to go to the good cause.
17:26 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram There’s a clear benefit to the birds… as far as I can tell the turtles just get a back covered in bird poo 💩 😂 Good question though, do the birds eat bugs? (Not as far as I could tell) Is there an actual benefit from the poo? 🤷‍♀️
17:29 RED ROVER-Alison The island has power! When we were there a few weeks ago Bill and Jean had recently obtained power and the friendly papusa family had power for just a week. They work hard to improve the lives of those around them. Kyrie, be sure to go have fish at the stilt restaurants. The kids will really like it too.
18:12 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
18:12 Captain Dietmar Cheers to the fleet happy Friday
18:14 Captain Dietmar can you please let us know the name phone number and email of the mgr there?
18:39 Gitana-Hugo Thanks for the information.
19:17 Colibri David&Aska @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky we would be grateful for current info on access, fees and where to anchor near/at Coiba. Thank you! David on SV Colibri
19:19 🦜🍹Kyrie His name is Ignacio. His Whatsapp number is +503 7768 4412 and that's the best way to reach him. To call him helpful and accommodating does not do it justice.
20:29 RED ROVER Kevin WARNING IN CR ANCHORAGE: Bahia Huevos, just NW of Marina Papagayo. In both the Pat Rains and Charlie's Charts have chartlets showing an anchorage on the S side of the bay that is actually a location of a rock that is exposed at lower tides. I believe both authors have their anchor located one indent east too far. In Pat's guide, her x marks a hazard appears to be in a bay that is preferred. We cruised quickly through that bay without seeing a hazard but obviously my review is not complete. I feel her x and anchor marks are switched. In the photo I will post next I marked the location of the exposed rock with radar at N 10.636 W 85.680. The Yellow x is where Pat has her X in the guidebook. This is also a bay that many day charters use to anchor. I will try and add the hazard to Good Nautical when I have more service. To that point, the rock is visible in sat imagery...
20:29 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
20:39 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin Thanks Kevin, if you can maybe forward this to Pat Rain, I sure she would want to know.
20:41 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin Thanks Kevin, maybe if you a chance forward this to Pat Rain. What edition is the guide you have from Pat ?
20:46 RED ROVER Kevin 6th edition, cover says updated 2018-2021...
20:47 Last Arrow Vincent Thanks same one I have.
21:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Is that Uncle Bob’s drum circle?
21:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Boss Man Dietmar has my trip report and will send it out to the fleet ASAP…

22:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Vincent, from what I’ve heard Pat and her husband are dealing with personal issues. Hopefully they will be ok.
22:08 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky bummer such great people, she went out of her way to ship her new guide to me in time for this trip. They have been an inspiration to many.

Sat, 2/19/2022
07:23 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
07:25 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
We have found that Sarana Guide is very reliable for Costa Rica and Panama
07:26 RED ROVER-Alison Agree.
07:27 RED ROVER-Alison So far!
09:26 EXIT Kris & Steve Hello! Can you confirm the cost please? We are at Bahia Arenas dealing with an alternator problem and would really like to head to Coiba next. And can you confirm scuba diving is allowed? Cheers!
10:06 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks! I think it’s troubleshot and I have a spare. I was going back to US for 2 days anyway so I can pick it up then.
10:58 Sea Trial Dave @SVBoundless I second Peter Karsten in PV. +52 322 182 7524. There is another guy in Mazatlan if you are headed that far north Julio at Industrial Marine 52 669 913 3579. He helped us sort out a sat compass/Furuno issue and is very good. He works primarily with commercial fishing boats but is Furuno certified.
11:06 Samadhi [null] W6G3+6X2, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.924701,-90.795512&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:06 Samadhi Samadhi made a great motor yacht and we made the offshore route from Huatulco to Guatemala in 49ish hours. The motor was only off for an hour and 45 minutes the entire trip before the wind died completely.
11:52 REEF DANCER Jerry It was fully operational when we went tbru oh well
11:58 Alamos Excellent, heading back soon.
12:02 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Location]
12:16 REDEEMED - John Sailboat Conversations. Give me a wave important. Redeemed
12:27 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Coiba Dive Center out of Isla Catalina
12:27 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
14:21 Samadhi After 7 years of service the charging port broke out of our iridium go. We don't want to be held up shipping yet another boat part so will continue on towards Panama without. Does anyone know if we could buy one off the shelf somewhere in Panama? or would shipping to something like mailboxes, etc be our best bet?
14:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We resemble that passage. 😁
16:04 Samadhi Yes we had our own little boat parade going that day, didn't we?!?
16:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Absolutely. You guys just disappeared off our AIS really quickly though. Did you go on silent mode?
18:11 PP SV avant I’ve seen a used one listed on the panama cruisers Facebook group, and mailboxes etc. is an option. Given the value a ‘yacht in transit’ tax free shipment would be advantageous and shelter bay’s delivery via Miami does that, or marine warehouse here.
19:44 Samadhi No on ghosting the AIS. The antenna is on our arch and I don't think it's an especially strong signal. Not sure if it's the antenna itself or the location.
20:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, got it. Seems to be a lot of that going around. I lost everyone on AIS after about 10 miles. Odd as I can see freighters tat are 50 to 100 miles out.
20:06 PP SV avant Freighters have class A transponders, usually 12.5W. Most of us have class B, which are 2W. They also typically have better (higher) antenna placement.
20:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood and I am aware of that. I guess that I was poorly stating that I could see pretty far out if the signal was strong enough, and wondering if others could see that far out as well.

I guess more importantly is if there is a way to determine if one’s AIS antenna is operating efficiently. I know a portion of that is determined by the antenna height above the water, which is different for each boat.

As an example, what does it mean if I can see someone’s AIS target 3.5 miles out but I lose it at 3.75 miles out, and they can see my AIS target 5 miles out before they lose it.
20:25 PP SV avant It’s mostly about the SWR of your setup’s antenna. See if you can borrow an swr meter sometime, and check.
20:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Lay, got it. I just started searching online for testing AIS antennas. There a bit of information that I will sort through. Thanks!
21:26 Samadhi [File]
21:26 Samadhi I found a handy Panama cruisers guide on Noonsite this evening that lists a couple of satellite communications providers in Panama so I've emailed to see if they have them in stock, by order, or whatever. I'd love to just go buy one vs shipping
22:39 SAN Measuring the SWR will only reveal issues that are equally relevant for TX and RX. If you see a difference in transmission and reception it must be a different cause. possible reasons are antenna issues, radio issues. But a poor connector, for instance, would affect TX and RX in the same way. What i have done successfully in the past is to mount the AIS antenna and cabling onto the VHF radio using a patch cable and an SWR meter to test whether the AIS antenna + cable had any issue. But this was chasing poor performance in RX and TX. Was a connector in the end. Finally, also 5 nm is rather poor, at least if the antennas are both on the top of mast. 10+ nm is what you should expect at least.

Sun, 2/20/2022
08:11 🦜🍹Kyrie Some AIS units (our Vesper XB-8000) for instance have an internal software SWR meter that will tell you if you have issues somewhere.
08:44 ALKA - Julius @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky could you be so kind to share where did you land on Isla Coiba to get a permit to sail there and did you need to prearrange it in Santa Catalina?
08:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I have an XB-8000. Where is that SWR meter?
08:57 PP SV avant the VSWR meter is in the vmAIS status page or WatchMate app.
09:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, thanks. It shows Good <2:1
11:45 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW MONDAY starts at 15:30 utc for the CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC and at 16:00 for the PACIFIC
16:12 SV Chimera @Alka No need to prearrange visit to coiba, just anchor 1/4 mile south of the ranger station . It’s at the north end east side of the island . If you pass through the channel between Islas rancheria/Iglesias and the Islas Cocos the station will be in front of you. An old rusty pier is visible also on the Satellite map . We just visited and paid a total of $ 140 , boat and 2 people. It’s just amazing. By the way Ismail off the town anchorage in Bahia Honda was helpful in so many ways. Fruit , beer, potable water , wood carvings . We are at blustery isla Catalina now
16:21 SV Chimera Take your dink into the cute calm little beach in front of the rangers station, walk up and pay for the amount of days you wish to stay. They only took cash , no credit cards. You get an official retreat. By the way for the first time cruising since 2018 we were boarded / the Panamanian navy very professional off coiba inspite of some rough conditions , not a scratch to the boat
19:16 SV Chimera Does anyone know if you still can get diesel at isla cebaco from the boat station or at Santa Catalina ?
19:24 PP SV avant Cebaco bay, you’re pumping into the boat, very easy. Santa Catalina, it’s jerry jugs and the landing can be tough. I’m not sure where the nearest gas station with diesel is, I don’t recall seeing one. At Cebaco, They seem to be operating this year, email info@cebacobay.com or http://cebaco bay.com, phone +507 317|6890
19:44 SV Chimera Great thanks!

Mon, 2/21/2022
01:21 SV Chimera [null] Soná District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.625114,-81.270825&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky It’s listed on the trip report with a photo. Park pass is only issued at ranger station. Very easy
05:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Dennis, not in the south anchorage as we just left. When will you make it to Benao?
05:57 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Not in the South Bay! Louis is there guarding the clubhouse, but he’s in a hammock and got nada to sell. Nice waterfall hike there!
05:59 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky May I suggest you contact Julie @ Coiba dive center and see if she can have here panga driver Armando pickup/deliver the diesel you need? Julie is very nice
06:09 Outventure juergen and Iris In case somebody is looking to dive in Coiba, i have a contact from “The ark divers” in Pixbae. They will come to your boat to pick you up if you’re anchored in Coiba or on the way there (from Pixbae, which is 15 miles NE of Coiba / The ranger station)
3 dives 175 usd plus 15 for rental gear.
+507 6525-0031 - Mike
(I have not dived with them yet, just made a contact the other day as we want to when we go to Coiba in April)
06:19 Outventure juergen and Iris For Fuel in the area: There is a private marina 30 miles north of Coiba in a river mouth.
https://goo.gl/maps/ocTvCJmNqL8H7WDA7
This may be used in emergency as prices are higher than other marinas in Panama, but you have the convenience of a fuel dock and a small shop with drinks and snack. We had a driver come to pick up some friends who left the boat and also bring some provisions and the marina manager charged us extra for “using the dock” in addition to the fuel.
Better to go there in high tide.
At the entrance to the river is a very calm and scenery anchorage.
Also caught fish everytime we left the river trolling.. ;)
Eddie is the marina manager
+507 6205-9625
06:33 PP SV avant Was that at the floating clubhouse? Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/JMLKEZAB1Jvhnndj8
07:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698886,-92.391771&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:34 Medea-Darryl [Tortola, BVI] British Virgin Islands Little Apple Bay British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.390674,-64.681889&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:34 SVBoundless [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.952234,-85.824799&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:35 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367148,-79.951374&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:36 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367411,-79.951255&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:43 Samadhi [null] W6G3+6X2, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.924583,-90.795546&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:44 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.401439,-82.324590&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:45 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640966,-85.653666&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:58 SV Chimera @Ho’okipa Will depend on diesel.Are you at Benao now?
08:02 Green Flash [null] H48Q+278, El Porvenir, Guna Yala, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.563703,-78.863989&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:09 Katmandu - Terry [null] Ruta sin nombre, 30839 Chiapas, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.713849,-92.380008&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:09 Katmandu - Terry [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Bay, Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913726,-79.527328&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:11 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SVBoundless @SV Chimera. We are enroute to Benao right now. ETA 1730. Seas 5’ every 5 secs thankfully wind is behind us wind 15-17kts gusts to 20. Ho’okipa is doing well cruising along. We love our stabilizers!
08:15 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:16 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Muelle La Playita] Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913217,-79.528464&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:16 Alamos [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482834,-79.943363&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:40 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.611003,-99.600481&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:41 Last Arrow Vincent [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:47 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL starts in about 45 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and at 16:00 utc for the PACIFIC
08:51 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Rob Murray We just left Ensenada Naranja on the southern end of Isla Cebaco. Lots of anchor balls no other boats at all. The floating boat where one could provision is not in it’s usual spot. Not in the bay. Not sure why or where it is but if need to provision it’s Santa Catalina or Benao right now.
08:55 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335062,-82.245968&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:07 ,☠️Delta Swizzler .Delta Swizzler was the committee boat for the Bocas del Toro sailing Regatta yesterday.
09:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:08 M/V One Life [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.791059,-84.920517&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [Photo]
09:21 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:25 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Paquera District, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.842254,-84.884782&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 Midnight B Richard [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.561638,-85.696877&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:45 SAN [null] Carr. Tijuana-Ensenada Km 108, Zona Playitas, 22870 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.863430,-116.657886&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:46 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi [Playa La Ropa] 40880 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.628515,-101.545667&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:53 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.868800,-85.512032&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:57 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina According to the local folks, the diesel barge is near shelter bay working on the canal. In any case, I was told they no longer are selling diesel, since the sport fishers now have larger tanks and can fuel up back at their marina rather than needing to fill up at Cebaco
09:59 Sailfish - Brian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.109458,-104.393788&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:05 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve [null] México 11 64, Lomas de Palmira, 23010 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.215181,-110.298726&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:28 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Group call ended.
11:19 🦜🍹Kyrie [Photo]
11:20 🦜🍹Kyrie Current fuel prices, Bahia Del Sol, El Salvador
12:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes
13:11 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.688655,-104.035152&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:39 Captain Dietmar Diesel Marina Papagayo
must be cleared into Cr before purchase and can not be cleared out of CR to purchase
$ 1.11 x liter diesel
$ 1.26 x liter regular non mixed petrol
16:57 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] CRM5+42F, Las Escobas del Venado, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.432856,-80.193875&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:35 SV Chimera New source for isla Catalina . Across at the little town, first restaurant on the right going up the main road belongs to “Mr Roberto” as the locals call him. He is the man who brings in the fuel for all the pangas and dive centers. If you bring him your containers he will have them filled with diesel the next morning. Another cruiser needed alternator repair and sounds like he can take care of that also. No English. Further up the main road ten minutes walk wonderful La fritteria on the left hand with nice fruit and vegetables
17:36 SV Chimera Fruterria
18:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Margret!!! You found the magic fruit & veggie stand!!! Check out their fridge as they have “GREEK” Yogurt😎
19:22 SV Chimera [Photo]
19:22 SV Chimera @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky that is right😁
19:42 HAPPY DAYS I saw a garmin inreach in the shops here and have read that there’s an iridium supplier somewhere here in Panama too but haven’t dug any deeper.
21:48 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Any suggestions tor full coverage insurance for So. Mx and/or Central America. Thanks in advance! Brenda
21:49 Samadhi Thanks! We have an inreach and I did find out that Marina Sat. is the Panama dealer but their prices are significantly higher than ordering and shipping from the states. Marina Warehouse out of Miami is sending us one along with a generator part. Shipping & fees were reasonable with them.
22:20 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I went through Topsail Insurance who are a broker for Lloyds of London. Full coverage including lightning but no named storms.

Tue, 2/22/2022
05:12 Dreamer @Firefly we also are going with topsail, they are putting us with MunichRE. We do have named storm Coverage so long as we are in Oz or NZ before December 1. If you want the contact i used, let me know.
07:45 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Brenda!!! You and Ted finally finished All the boat repairs and getting off the dock!!!. Congratulations. We used Spheric/ Global. They were a pleasure to deal with the first time, but the renewal was very painful and sloppy on their part. Although, they gave us more insurance for the less premium than any other provider that we received quotes from. I just hope I don’t have a claim because I know they will fight me on it and all claims have to go through the British Virgin Islands courts to adjudicate. We got lucky and we’re insured for Nicaragua, but I know other yachts that went through spheric weren’t able to get Nicaragua which is a real shame because it’s such a beautiful country. We got covered through Panama Canal, but they wouldn’t give us Columbia for some odd reason. So we’re gonna have to get that as a rider later this year or go uninsured in that area. Hope this helps you my dear!!!
07:51 Outventure juergen and Iris Im using a Panamanian company, backed by munichRE.
The agent speaks perfect english and is amazing. Got named storm coverage now (with higher dedictible, but that’s ok for me).
Priscilla McLeod Sosa
PRISCILLA MCLEOD & ASOC., S.A.
cid:image007.jpg@01CDCF1D.45C2ADC0 Tel.: (507) 223-4925, 269-5249
cid:image008.gif@01CDCF1D.45C2ADC0 Cel.: (507) 6612-4699
cid:image009.jpg@01CDCF1D.45C2ADC0 Fax: (507) 269-5033
cid:image010.jpg@01CDCF1D.45C2ADC0 Email: pmaseg@cwpanama.net
Website: https://pmaseguros.com/

(I have not had any case yet, so i can only vouch for the contracting process, terms and prices)
08:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Are you guys moving ?
09:09 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300931,-88.892366&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:25 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted @☸️ Outventure Thanks so much for the insurance referrals. Ill reach out to both!
@Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky , @Dreamer, @Josh-Iron Calculus
And, @,☠️Delta Swizzler yes we installing batts and moving south in the coming weeks! Woohoo!
09:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler How far south are you planning? I think we may do a Caribbean loop with Shearwater this fall
10:07 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone have contact information for the Harbormaster at Shelter Bay? We'd like to make a ressie
10:07 PP SV avant juanjo@shelterbaymarina.com
10:14 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
10:14 Outventure juergen and Iris Having a blast here in Punta Chame.
First ever, inofficial, Panama Posse Wingsurfing Summit.
Bob @ Margie from @SV Blessed Life & Jurgen on SV Outventure.

10:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray muchas gracias
10:16 Outventure juergen and Iris If anyone’s looking to learn kitesurfing or winging, this is probably the best place to do so on the pacific side of central america (season from december to april)
10:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Now that we are in Chiapas and I can see the boatyard from my boat, I’m contemplating getting the hull repair done here instead of Quepos. I’m going to go talk to Memo today about it and then make a decision.

If you all remember, I put a big gash in the side of my hull in Barra. The outer skin was cracked and damaged the foam core. Not sure if there was damage to the inner skin as it’s behind wood. At any rate has anyone had cosmetic fiberglass work done in Chiapas? Experiences and recommendations? Thanks.
10:52 PP SV avant I had some repairs done below the waterline in Chiapas. Work was fine. They could not source epoxy locally, but it could be ordered from Zaragoza in PV. There was no fairing or paint matching involved.
11:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce
Yeah, that’s my concern. It’s above the waterline and needs to look good. Plus it’s gelcoat so needs to be matched. I’m worried that they are not up to the task.

My first experience with cosmetic work on the boat was in Portland, OR. Needless to say, they did a poor job of both the work and the gelcoat match, so I am very leery of people saying they can do the work and not being able to. Thanks!
11:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We have been in our 40’ boat for the last 2 years and are getting tired of not having any room. Since we don’t own a home anymore, we carry everything we own on the boat. After continuously getting rid of stuff, we still have no room.

We are nowhere near getting tired of this lifestyle, but would like a bit more room to be a bit more comfortable. So we’ve started slowly looking for a new boat (No Regrets II). We are thinking a smaller catamaran under 40’.

My question is, where would be a good place to put our current Fast Passage up for sale? Is Panama good? How about somewhere in the Caribbean like USVI, BVI, etc? Or back in the states like Florida?

I’m thinking it might make the most sense to sell this boat first before taking on the burden of another boat. All info and feedback welcome. Thanks.

BTW, we found a catamaran we’d really like to purchase in the UK, but are thinking that’s a bit premature considering what I stated above, plus it’s quite far away.
11:28 Aegis, Mary/Ian There is no guarantee that you will get a perfect color match even at a premium fibreglass shop. I had cosmetic work done 3 yrs ago at a premium glass shop. It looked good then but it looks like crap now. Just get it done at what is probably going to be a very affordable price and hope for the best At least structurally you will be sealed up and then, if necessary, you can seek out the perfect color match…but don’t hold your breath.
11:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. I figured the boat could always be painted down the road, by us or the next owner.
11:38 Aegis, Mary/Ian Yes, we will likely end up doing the same.
11:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Thanks
11:39 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce where are you now? Boats are selling in panama, i know if one just closing and a lot of new owners here getting their purchases ready. I’m hearing there is a lack of supply in Florida, so you can’t go wrong there. It also depends on the price of the boat, if it’s not a lot, it’ll sell anywhere.
11:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are currently in Chiapas. Probably not the best place to sell a boat. Thanks for the feedback. I could put it on the market in Panama as we will be there before the end of this season, and it would be a good place to hang if we are boatless for a bit. I guess that could be said about Florida as well.

Any tax benefits between places, both for selling and buying?
11:47 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce i would head back to Ca and sell it there, CA fetches more $$$ than panama or Florida. If you look, most boats in ca goes for more due to cost of shipping. But a lot is dependent on the boat. People buy in Panama minus the cost of shipping, so they sail it home and get a deal.
12:50 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila It is being reported in media outlets that Russia is threatening cyberattacks on American satellites if sanctions are imposed. If that happens, out chartplotters and other GPS dependent tech may be compromised for a while. It might be prudent for us to bone up on our DR and celestial skills...
13:15 Dreamer @SephinaJosh all i know if the sun rises from the east and sets to west lol 😂
13:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
13:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Bahía El Maguey] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.733829,-96.151143&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:27 PP SV avant Shelter bay listed about 20 boats for sale a year ago (courtesy listings, no broker here). Now there are two listed. It’s an ok place to sell I guess.

Mexico in la paz, Mazatlan or guaymas isn’t bad, but you’ll get more $ in California. A perry design sold in El Salvador when we were there for close to asking.
13:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Back online for a moment after a week in the Bahías de Huatulco. Good Nautical provided us great, protected anchorages even with the Tehuantepec blowing strong. Dietmar was absolutely right about La India and Isla Cacaluta, why we missed the Line call yesterday, huge white sand beaches and great snorkeling and all alone at night. Our first stop at dawn from Acapulco was Playa Riscalillio/Jicaral perfect to rest after 48 hours sailing. Clear water, star filled nights, no cell service, water and weather perfect temperature at all the stops. Now at Playa Maguey for internet to check weather and eat out. Not in a rush to cross to Chiapas, enjoying everything too much!
13:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:34 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:35 Dreamer @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole wow, have the whole place to yourselves 👍
13:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
14:06 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We had great paint matching done in Ixtapa. We couldn't even see where the painter fixed our gashes. Unfortunately, that's going back a few hundred miles.
16:08 Gestalt Monitor C
17:21 Captain Dietmar Thank's to @SolmateAdam and @SolmateJen we now have a new marina sponosrs and huurcane hole in the Bahamas https://panamaposse.com/great-harbour-cay-marina Great Harbour Cay with a 10% discount on dockage
In the Berry Islands 25°44.8216′ N 077°52.11′ W
17:22 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
17:59 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole get across while u can-
19:49 Captain Dietmar U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2022-002
Threat Type: Risks Due to Regional Tensions
Geographic Area: Black Sea and Sea of Azov
1. References: U.S. Maritime Advisory 2021-010
2. Issue: Regional tensions and increased naval activity in the above listed geographic areas
could pose a risk to U.S. flagged commercial vessels.
3. Guidance: U.S. flagged commercial vessels operating in the subject geographic areas are
advised to exercise caution, conduct a risk assessment, review security measures, and incorporate
appropriate protective measures into their vessel security plans. Vessels should ensure AIS is
transmitting at all times (except when the master believes that continuing to operate AIS might
compromise the safety or security of the ship or when a security incident is imminent), consistent
with provisions of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and monitor
VHF Channel 16.
In the event of any incident or suspicious activity, U.S. flagged commercial vessels should notify
the NATO Shipping Center and activate the Ship Security Alert System immediately.
U.S. flagged commercial vessels are also encouraged to participate in the NATO Shipping
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21:12 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
Nicole, great post. Thank you. We know how hard you worked to get to this moment. Namaste!!! We should put your photos up on the billboards at the Burbank Airport? They need an upgrade!!!

Wed, 2/23/2022
00:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hey we are planning to leave Marina Chahué and head to Maguey tomorrow. Would love to hear more about where you stopped and what bays weren't too rolly. Maybe we'll see you there! 😎
06:57 SV Chimera What is the best way to contact Vista Mar marina?
07:22 Dreamer @SV Chimera don’t know if this is still current, this is who i contacted last year
07:22 Dreamer [Photo]
07:53 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:07 SV Chimera Gracias!
08:16 SV Blessed Life @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky @☸️ Outventure 👍👍😁
08:18 SV Blessed Life @☸️ Outventure 👍👍😁
08:24 Alamos 👍 preferably WhatsApp
10:03 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina For those of you who left your boat in the water at marina Chiapas for Hurricaine season, who did you use to watch the boat?

We will be off the boat for several months.
Were they able to prep it in case of a storm? We are considering doing this, and our insurance wants to know the caretakers skills and experience.

We would strip sails etc, prep as much as we could.

What do you think?
10:04 PP SV avant Chiapas is pretty storm-free. There are yard workers who will take this on (Roni is one) and you could probably arrange something with Memo.
10:43 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Hi, we’re here in marina chiapas now and it seems to me like a good staff and a very clean and tidy haul out yard.
10:49 Captain Dietmar roni or Miguel
memo arrange it
miguel was in constant contact with pics and text
easy to pay dock workers in Mexico using remitly
10:55 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone know of any marinas between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale that accept liveaboards?
11:17 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Thank you all.. it sounds like having it go through memo would make the insurance company happier, since it's the marina itself. Unfortunately, we can't haul out there, we are 25' beam.
11:26 SAN We are in Ensenada and will leave for San Diego on Friday. I read a lot about food that is not allowed to be taken into the US. Does anyone have experience with that? I could not find a list, just some vague information that meat and fresh fruits could cause difficulties.
11:33 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I’d be so proud to help my hometown airport! These bays are so spectacular and there are still more for us to discover. Sailing to the Bahia Conejos now while the Tehuantepec is quiet. Thank you for finding new places for us to look forward to too! Cheers! Namaste!
11:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole So sorry we missed you, no cell service and you passed us while we were out snorkeling. We took screenshots of all the Good Nautical anchorages so we have all the coordinates. I will send you our two favorites and best protected, Isla Cacaluta and La India. Enjoy, it’s blissful and please snorkel or dive when you can, great clarity in the morning.
11:50 nicole maison de sante @SAN - here’s the website to fill out forms etc for clearing into San Diego. Once you are close to SD harbor (we had to be in the channel for the call to go through) you give them a call and they inspect your vessel via a “FaceTime” call. When we cleared into SD from Mexico in November their camera wasn’t working but I don’t remember them asking about produce/meat etc but we were also exhausted from a solid 7 day passage from la paz. Safe passage!

https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/main/#
12:45 SAN Thanks for the link. I’ll have a look. We are German citizens though, so maybe it will be more complicated, but we shall see that next week.
14:06 AlohaToa-Tim Ahoy there… just wondering which Marina is recommended for La Paz ? Am looking to sail from Nuevo Vallarta Paradise Marina next month 🙏⛵️🙇⚓️
14:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Marina LaPaz if you can get in
14:28 Unknown [null] Route sans nom, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=-8.923954,-140.094021&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:29 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley I couldn’t get into the Marina La Paz, so I’m staying at the Marina Palmira, which is also very nice.
16:12 Ho’okipa-Lisa If you anticipate your stay for more than 30 days, Costa Baja. Good Fuel and great service. Ping me directly if you want my take on the other adjacent marinas...
17:10 AlohaToa-Tim 🙏⛵️
17:10 AlohaToa-Tim 🙏🙇
17:12 AlohaToa-Tim Yes I most likely will stay more than 30 days . I’ll check them out and ping you directly thanks so much 🙏
17:15 PP SV avant Wherever you stay in la paz, I recommend finding J&R Ribs Costilleria
(+52 612 122 7977) https://goo.gl/maps/P4DDeYy6MyUqmgeq9

Not fancy. But worth it.
17:17 AlohaToa-Tim Anyone know how to purchase a takacat tender and get it into Mexico ?⛵️
18:02 ,☠️Delta Swizzler While you are in LaPaz make sure you find the Mesquite Grill. They cook the best steak, burger or anything else you want for a very fair price.
19:38 NAVIGATOR - Dave I spent nearly 2 years in La Paz. So I have an opinion😊. Best marina for a longish stay, if you don’t need to use their bathrooms, Marina Palmira. Pluses and minuses to all of them and depends on what you like to do and how you like to get around! Favorite fish and shrimp tacos, El Estadio. There are 2 locations. Neither fancy nor healthy but delicious. Tacofish La Paz is also a standout, very slightly more upscale.
21:59 WIND DRIFT - Blair and Jodi That’s like asking what the best anchor is. All have pros and cons but are good

Thu, 2/24/2022
05:42 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
05:43 ALKA - Julius Punta Mala not that mala this morning
06:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Location]
06:38 ALKA - Julius @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky can see you on AIS now ;)
06:44 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We stayed for 10 mos at Marina Palmira during Covid. The posse has a discount now and the people are great there 😁
08:29 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I’m currently in talks with a dealer in the US for the 420LX. I’m supposed to get a full quote with shipping to Chiapas tomorrow.
11:37 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh The dealer(Redbeard Sailing) got back to with a shipping cost of 120USD for a 420LX. This does not include the import fees. It would also take roughly 4 weeks to deliver to Chiapas. I also spoke with the TRUEKIT dealer in New Zealand and they quoted 1295NZD to Chiapas. No time estimate provided, and they have no local dealers.
11:45 AlohaToa-Tim Thanks so much . I will get in contact with them also . Much appreciated 🙏
11:49 AlohaToa-Tim Great thanks Josh . I got a quote from them also . I’m just concerned if they can get the package through customs in a timely and cost effective way . So many skippers I’ve met here seem to have some contact to get it across the border . Not sure if this package is ok . Let’s chat direct if you like . Cheers Tim
12:20 Lola Doug Good afternoon all. LOLA safe and sound at Chiapas. Heading out Saturday for Guatemala. Need to know if anyone has gone there this week or so. How much to get in and out. We are vaccinated so is there a quarantine. Is it safe. Got a couple warning here not sure what to think
12:23 Lola Doug On good nautical I thought I could see ALL of the pacific Central America and all the ports. What am I doing wrong
12:23 Lola Doug One country at a time for ports
13:40 Sea Trial Dave @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Ronny watched our boat for the few weeks we were gone. He speaks good English and sent photos every 3-4 days. He also does security at Marina Chiapas. The office can contact him or his number is +52 962 284 9962
14:44 ☠️ Pacific Raven Way to go Utila Honduras - check in with no fees -

Now that is a first
15:16 🦜🍹Kyrie Samadhi V just checked in there and are doing a road trip. Word on the street is it is quite expensive. I'd personally recommend coming to El Salvador (we're here now). Easy, around $55 to check in, and you can leave the boat on a mooring and rent a car ($25 a day) and your El Salvador visa gets you access via land into Guatemala for nothing.
15:18 PP SV avant +1 for this idea.

We spent a week in Guatemala and it seemed safe enough in daylight;)
15:46 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection] 340 Calle 3ra Rio Hato PA-2 Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.340227,-80.170976&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:47 PP SV avant @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky how was the trip from Mala? Looked ok today.
15:48 Ho’okipa-Lisa It was fine. glad it's almost over. waiting for high tide to get into the marina.
15:50 PP SV avant It’s a funny passage. Seems longer than it is. ;)
16:35 Lola Doug Thanks Kylie and Rob that’s what I will do scared about the reef. But I will figure that out. I believe they have fuel there. Leaving Saturday
16:37 PP SV avant Bill is very good at getting boats across safely. And you might get a dramatic photo, too!
17:35 SV Chimera Any contact person for diesel in Benao?
17:41 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Marina has 2 mooring balls outside channel available to wait for high tide, but they don’t have wands, swivels or shackles. We made one attempt to hook the ball and chain, but have learned from the past it’s not worth it just throw down and anchor. We opted to set anchor in 12’ and it’s calm. I will have a talk with Emilio who runs the marina, and get him to consider setting up a smoother system for a yacht in the Panama Posse which will include a wand, swivel, and Shackle. If he doesn’t do it, I’ll get bossman at the Panama Posse headquarters to pay for it.
17:47 PP SV avant No, I don’t know anyone who has filled up there.

The gas station is here. Terpel Playa Venao
+507 832-1010
https://goo.gl/maps/i3eWS7AfQueLVGbu7

Calling the station, or going to a hotel and getting a cab is probably the best bet.
17:53 Sea Trial Dave [File]
17:57 SV Chimera @Rob Murray thanks Rob
18:00 Sea Trial Dave Nothing like getting back to the boat in Chiapas to a 80 degree fridge. Even better is finding Issac Del Pino of Rehobot Pro who along with his worker spent most of the day fixing two fridges (one a Sub Zero), performing overdue maintenance and running Barnacle Buster through my AC. Apparently they do electrical as well (although I thankfully did not need them for this). These guys get three thumbs up! +52 962 260 9957
18:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Photo]
18:07 LUMOS - Jeremiah Puerto Ángel ,Oaxaca
18:08 LUMOS - Jeremiah There must be 200 Pangas in this Bay. It's the long line fishing headquarters. This must be where they strategize about how to snag cruisers keels and propellers 😂
18:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
18:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Waiting to enter into Marina Bonavantura, Panama at high tide. Emilio, boss man at the marina has been on top of everything. So far so good
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19:43 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz @Rob Murray we will second your recommendation for J&R Ribs and add El Mesquite Grill to the list of places to eat, their chateaubriand is delicious among other things on their menu
20:14 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
21:31 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We were able to get fuel with Trico , he runs Safari Surf there and does a lot for the community. He has a gator to run down the beach from dinghy to gas station — he’s on WhatsApp at +507 68627450
23:12 SV Chimera Thank you

Fri, 2/25/2022
05:11 PP SV avant 251004Z FEB 22
NAVAREA IV 201/22(24,26).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 260500Z FEB TO 010001Z MAR
IN AREA BOUND BY
12-07.2N 077-13.9W, 12-07.2N 076-01.6W,
11-00.9N 076-01.6W, 11-00.9N 077-13.9W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 010101Z MAR 22.
06:43 Alamos 👍
06:46 Alamos Where are you now? Tide should be an issue if it’s vista mar...
06:46 Alamos Should not*
07:37 Ho’okipa-Lisa We are in Marina Buenaventura. Had to wait for high tide to enter river channel. Not hard.
07:48 Alamos Awesome 😁👍
10:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What does the El Salvador bar situation look like for Wednesday through Friday of next week? We are considering leaving Chiapas on Monday if the bar conditions are good on Wednesday or Thursday.
10:31 BEATA Billy & Ruth Hello Bruce. Contact Bill and Jean at elsalvadorrally@aol.com and they will be able to clarify good dates and times for you.
10:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I did yesterday, but no response. Normally they get back to me very quickly so was wanting some info today as we have to make zarpe decisions quickly.
10:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Did you cross the bar? If so, how was it?
10:35 PP SV avant Tuesday Wednesday look great, Thursday looks good.
10:35 PP SV avant [Photo]
10:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Rob!
14:22 PP SV avant Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting a series of events that they call "The Cruisers' Roundtable." The events are all held at Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village. They are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Monday, 28 February 2022, 3:00 - 5:00

The Seas Less Traveled

Bruce Balan is going to share his knowledge of cruising beyond the milk run. So, if you are interested in hearing about the “road less traveled,” please join us for what will assuredly be a fascinating talk.

Vallarta Yacht Club is located in Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta (Paseo De Los Cocoteros N°001 Local #20, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY CP 63732)

Questions can be directed to ebloom64@gmail.com.

VYC has Covid protocols in place and we are complying with Nayarit guidelines. We practice social distancing, masking, and promote an open air environment to keep everyone safe while they enjoy the seminars.
15:59 AKIA Judy [Photo]
15:59 AKIA Judy Everyone check on your PP banners ours has been subject to high winds and has worn through the grommets and fabric.
15:59 AKIA Judy [Photo]
16:28 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Curious to know if we can buy fuel in Kingston if we don't clear in...
16:29 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Kingston, Jamaica
16:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I had the same problem, so replaced them with new, heavier duty grommets.
17:09 IBEX - Vicky Free give away: two movil recharge codes for Panama worth 5 USD each. Let me know if you are interested and I send the code.
18:20 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh let us know what you find out. We will need that too. Maybe.

Sat, 2/26/2022
08:12 Ho’okipa-Lisa Rob, can you please explain what you mean "Marine Warehouse here..." Specifically, where are they physically located?
08:22 PP SV avant They have a physical location and some stock, but mostly it’s a delivery system for big, heavy, expensive, or complicated marine parts for yachts in transit. If they have something you want, or can get it for you, the savings can be significant. (We needed some barrier coat paint, $170 per two gallon kit tax free from marine warehouse, and they had it in stock. It’s $340 plus tax per two gallon kit in the chandlers here in shelter bay).

http://www.marinewarehouse.net/index.html

Marine Warehouse S.A.
Causeway of Amador, Isla Perico
Las Brisas de Amador
Behind Restaurant BarKO, Local 101
Amador, Panama.
Arturo's Cell:

507-6702-9256
E-Mail: panama@marinewarehouse.net
08:59 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Where on Panama Posse website can i find entry requirements for clearing in a country? other then covid, i found those.
10:26 Captain Dietmar panamaposse.com/countryname
10:29 Captain Dietmar all linked from the home page - the exepction beeing covid changes in policies

https://panamaposse.com/mexico
https://panamaposse.com/guatemala
https://panamaposse.com/el-salvador
https://panamaposse.com/honduras
https://panamaposse.com/nicaragua
etc

10:54 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram A big shoutout to Bill and Ignacio at Hotel Bahia del Sol in El Salvador! There was some confusion about marina pricing that has been resolved today. For the Posse it’s 30 cents per foot, or 50 cents with power at the hotel marina. In addition, $15 per week for the cruisers club that includes many great benefits at the hotel (resort) including $1 beers. It’s a beautiful spot to rest with easy and inexpensive check in to El Salvador. There is an intimidating bar crossing that Bill expertly piloted us through easing our concerns.
10:56 PP SV avant And you’re there in time for the weekly pupusa night!
11:03 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Got it. Thank you
11:05 RED ROVER-Alison I should add that we are a trawler. Also may be a factor.
11:05 RED ROVER-Alison Bill and Jean are amazing. And Ignacio is fantastic. Note that the price for Posse members seems to vary. Could be about LOA or length of stay, not sure. We were told $1/foot but special price for us of $.80/foot. The $15 club fee included the power and it didn't relate to the per foot fee. Any which way, we were quite glad we visited.
11:28 Captain Dietmar AWESOME THANK YOU !- We have updated this on the site @
https://panamaposse.com/marina-bahia-del-sol
11:35 wonoma - chris If you still have ill be happy to take them
14:57 Coddiwomple - Bram Those who traveled from El Salvador Bahia del Sol to Nicaragua Puesta del Sol; where did you get your required PCR test?
17:19 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Don’t know about El Salvador, but if you don’t get an immediate reply, reach out to Juanita in Marina Puesta Del Sol via what’s app as she’s going to check you into Nicaragua. She’s so nice.
17:46 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Last spring we tested in San Salvador—are you looking for a specific lab there or going that someone did something closer? Happy to dig through paperwork if you need a lab name.
17:52 PP SV avant @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed @🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy welcome to shelter bay. The morning net is at 0730 on vhf 77.
18:08 TIME OUT - Dan Bram, I got an antigen test at Analiza. Assume they offer PCR. There are lots of their locations in San Salvador.
18:26 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Yes! That’s the name- super easy and fast there.
18:45 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @SV Blessed Life I've been informed that we have to clear in to get fuel in Jamaica

Sun, 2/27/2022
05:59 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh do you know the clear in procedure?
08:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Only that we have to proceed to the Q dock before going to the RJYC@SV Blessed Life
08:22 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We were bumped from the Canal this morning, back at La Playita waiting to be rescheduled
08:23 Dreamer @SephinaJosh dang, i email playita about staying but they haven’t responded, do they have a lot of space?
08:41 Mira - Glenn [null] Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.214983,-82.205489&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:41 RED ROVER Kevin I see that Pez Vela is a sponsor of the PP but don't see an associated discount on the marina sponsor page... anyone know what that is?
08:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Dreamer i don't know what they have booked but its pretty empty right now
08:43 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy This was from when we were there in dec…As members of the Panama Posse program we can applied the special rate of $2.00 per ft or our special offer “pay 5 days & stay 7”

08:44 Dreamer @SephinaJosh awesome thanks 👍
08:44 PP SV avant That’s boring.
08:48 RED ROVER Kevin Thank you!
08:51 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray I am refraining from expressing my [decidedly non-Gestalt] views on the mattter
09:52 Captain Dietmar Reminder Weekly Panamá Posse line call tomorrow Monday at 15:30 UTC for the Atlantic and Caribbean 16:00 UTC for the PACIFIC
12:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They have a great harbor master and some good restaurants
12:27 SV Blessed Life @,☠️Delta Swizzler and Quepos is walking distance with just about everything. Manual Antonio is over the hill, and so much more.
13:13 RED ROVER Kevin Remember any favorite restaurants?
13:43 Midnight B Richard We arrived in El Salvador today and can confirm these rates (although we'll be staying on one of Bill and Jean's moorings initially). The cruisers club membership is $15 per week per boat, regardless of the number of people on board, so bring your friends. Check in was an absolute breeze and we didn't even get the sugar scoop wet when crossing the bar!
13:43 SV Blessed Life @RED ROVER Kevin all the restaurants in the marina at Pez Vela were decent.
13:44 SV Blessed Life And especially the jelato place.
13:54 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anyone have data on Shelter Bay fuel dock hours?
13:56 PP SV avant Most days 0930ish to 1530ish. Reservations recommended. It’s a bit random as the fueling vessel sometimes go out to fill boats in the harbor.
13:56 PP SV avant Tuesday is a holiday, will likely be closed.
13:57 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Gotcha, thanks@Rob Murray
14:00 AEOLIAN  - Jared Hey everyone! I know I am a little late to the party but looking forward to seeing some of you on the trip down the west coast to Panama 🇵🇦. Quick about me: I left Seattle in September 2021 on my Hanse 458. I sailed to PV with two great friends and their puppy Coho. Now I am picking up some new crew and continuing south. Still working out details but looking forward to learning from everyone's experience so far.
17:37 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
17:38 RED ROVER-Alison Iguanas like sangria - who knew? Jaco, CR
17:43 PP SV avant Sangria is just a gateway. They move on to tequila and rum.
17:53 RED ROVER Kevin After that? Boats... oh, the horror!
17:55 Katmandu - Terry Question (question) can anyone recommend 1. a great marina, 2.haul out for a catamaran 47 foot length with a 25 foot beam, 3.international airport with plenty of us flights near by 4.dependable cell & wifi . & beautiful beach with minimal
Bugs. ?
18:01 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly Does anyone know if there is a discount at the hotel next to playita resort and marina in Panama. Need a night off the boat :)
18:35 YO-D-YO Dave Go ahead. Be non-gestalt.
18:37 YO-D-YO Dave @SephinaJosh go for non-gestalt it's OK sometimes!
18:38 Captain Dietmar I can not
18:41 Katmandu - Terry I should have said in Costa Rica, Panama or Columbia? Feel free to PM me. Thank you
18:43 SV Blessed Life @Katmandu-Terry marina Pez Vela. CR. The beaches are a bit of an adventure.
18:44 SV Blessed Life @Katmandu-Terry shelter bay marina. Panama. Beach is also an adventure.
21:29 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Gabriella’s Steak House
Finca
Agua Azul
Koky’s bbq in Naranjito

UVITA restaurants:
Beehive
Scala
Oxygen hotel

Mon, 2/28/2022
07:38 RED ROVER-Alison Gracias!
07:44 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641004,-85.653750&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698510,-92.392346&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:46 LUMOS - Jeremiah [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.841626,-99.905190&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:47 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.640128,-84.657944&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:47 Sea Trial Dave [estero la costa del sol] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299367,-88.919390&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:47 Rainbow’s End, Chris [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.665747,-101.616656&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:47 Dreamer [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.366826,-79.951106&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:48 AEOLIAN  - Jared [null] Vela 100, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.664477,-105.249639&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:48 Sea Trial Dave We are on the hook outside Estero Costa del Sol waiting for hide tide so we can head in.
07:51 Sea Trial Dave We are about 1/2 mile up from the ponga rendezvous point in about 30’ of water over sand. It turned out to be a nice calm anchorage last night but unprotected.
07:55 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt [Photo]
07:56 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Jungle at Ixtapa
07:56 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt [Photo]
08:16 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Hotel Bahía del Sol] Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299095,-88.892988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:17 SV Blessed Life [Punta Chame Kite Surfing] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.651172,-79.703545&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:20 Samadhi Samadhi won't make the call today. Still on our Guatemalan road trip. Up next overnight backpacking trip to volcan Fuego
08:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We might not make the call as we are checking out of Mexico today in Chiapas.
08:25 YO-D-YO Mary [Paradise Village] Las Pilas, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.697670,-105.296043&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:39 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN ~ 45 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and at 16:00 UTC for the PACIFIC
08:41 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335667,-82.246244&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
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08:56 Green Flash [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.550003,-78.888801&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 AKIA Judy [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.647856,-105.283546&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 AKIA Judy Headed North to Sea of Cortez .
09:05 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300687,-88.892234&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 Midnight B Richard [null] La Paz Department, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.305491,-88.902231&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
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09:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:36 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367528,-79.950593&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763261,-96.120094&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642272,-85.653260&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:10 Sailfish - Brian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.107921,-104.394632&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.667196,-101.616208&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:26 Sea Trial Dave @CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Hi guys. We are on the hook outside the marina waiting on high tide. I am seeing both .50 and .80 c foot. Do you know what we should expect?
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10:33 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] CM3G+M2W, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.404747,-82.326331&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:21 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [La Paz] 23000 , Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.150082,-110.324106&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:35 Midnight B Caroline Has anyone had any teak deck work done in Chiapas? Our decks desperately need re-caulking and sanding and we will be holed-up in Chiapas over the hurricane season and we're hoping to avoid having to do this ourselves! Any recommendations would much appreciated (or alternatively, if you know of anyone to avoid!). We had a recommendation for someone in La Paz but aren't going to have time to get that far. Many thanks.
11:40 SV Blessed Life @,☠️Delta Swizzler don’t you just love starfish beach!? I wanted to ride the spinny boat toy- but did not, sadly.
11:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Funny we are seeing the spinny toy for the first time today. It looks like a blast.
12:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
12:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
12:13 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
12:15 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz In Zihuatanejo, also a casa de tornillo with stainless nuts and bolts
12:35 SVBoundless [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.480603,-85.791646&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:03 Coddiwomple - Bram It’s 0.30 per foot or 0.50 with electricity for the Posse. See you soon 🍻
13:30 Katmandu - Terry Anyone highly recommend a 3g,4g, LTE cellular booster/enhancer for the boat.
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16:05 RED ROVER Kevin Yes to do it. We have a 5 year old Surecall brand that still works great. I understand that there are a few others that are great as well. Newer ones will support 5g...
16:20 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Just wanted to give a shout out to the team we had for the Panama Canal Crossing. Erick Galvez was amazing to work with and his crew (we had Junior, Guti, Kai and Mario) on board for two days and they were incredible. We had so much fun with them. If you have the opportunity to request them I highly recommend it!
16:21 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
16:21 nicole maison de sante Curious if anyone has been to isla Pedro Gonzales (one of the pearl islands) on pacific side of Panama? Looks like they have a newer marina according to noonsite 40 slips on floating pontoons. Including a pic from Google earth
17:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I’ve been to Pedro Gonzales. Never went into the marina but the anchorage on the south east side was amazing. Good snorkeling. mangos and coconuts on the shore. The island is primarily owned by the Hilton Group but the beaches are public. If you “tip” the security guard on the southern most beach he’ll take you to the good mango trees.
17:16 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I posted a photo bubble on google of the store in the village. They have beer, canned foods, eggs, and some other items. They sell diesel and gasoline as well. Make sure you specific if you want your gas pre mixed for two stroke or not.
17:17 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Direct message me if you have any specific questions. I anchored there for two weeks.
17:18 Outventure juergen and Iris We went there in april last year.
Our anchor roller broke and they were so kind to let us use their slip for a day to assess the situation. Even though it was high covid times and nobody was allowed in without covid test.
At the time, it was a “members only” marina. We were the only boat. They seem to have some issues with the locals whose land was taken.
This is the number of Alex, at the time the contact in the marina.
+507 6674 9739
17:19 Outventure juergen and Iris Needless to say we did not leave our slip to look at the amnesties.
They did not charge us for the slip, btw.
17:50 walt knot right Wow, the positive things said about the Marina in Isla Pedro Gonzalez is completely opposite of what we experienced. The restaurant there was great, but we only spent one night in the slips and it cost us about $150. Additionally we were not allowed to walk out of the Marina because the resort was off limits two Cruisers. I have I have subsequently heard that the town which is northeast of the marina is a great place to Anchor off of. And if I head back there, we will probably do that. Of course it was 2019 when we were there. Hopefully things have changed. But it is a beautiful Marina
18:02 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh The reason we didn’t stay at the marina was due to cost as well. We were there last July. Also their fuels were more expensive than the village as well.
21:01 SilhouetteL To any boats in La Paz-I hear rumors of lock down because of high covid recently. Is this true? We are in San Carlos and planning to sail there soon.
21:11 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley I’m currently in La Paz, and there is no lockdown. At least none that I’ve heard of.
21:12 SilhouetteL Ok, thanks :)
21:19 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Hello everyone! SV Rhumbline -Terry here. Glad to be part of the Posse. Leaving San Carlos to PV April 7 and heading to Roatan. Happy to meet up with others around sane time.

Tue, 3/1/2022
08:01 Ho’okipa-Lisa Please share what you find....
08:12 Busy Bee - Dan We are in Acapulco heading north. Within the span of a couple weeks we have had two life vests spontaneously inflate. They are probably 5yo and needed servicing anyway. Is there any place that sells the CO2 and even just provides servicing them? La cruz maybe?
08:13 PP SV avant Zaragoza in PV usually has that stuff
08:13 Busy Bee - Dan [Photo]
08:14 Busy Bee - Dan Ok. I'll jot that down. Thanks
08:29 BAJA FOG Hey Rob, have you heard from Kim and Mark on Carmana wind? They are broke down in CR. 55’ Cat.
08:36 PP SV avant Just saw a post on the fb group. That’s all I know.
08:41 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
08:42 RED ROVER Kevin I was just skimming MarineTraffic this am and saw their name... have not talked with them. Anchored south of Punta Arenas
09:36 BAJA FOG Was their membership last season?
09:46 CuranderaDarryn Wondering if anyone has experience going Southbound skipping the El Salvador bar and anchoring in Golfo Fonseca. Specifically clearance issues into the country. Any advice appreciated.
10:08 Captain Dietmar as long as you have a zarpe
10:13 SVBoundless We did exactly that a month ago. skipped Bahía del Sol because of adverse conditions, and went straight to Fonseca. Anchored at Punta Amapala (El Salvador) for a couple of nights without checking in, then went to Isla de Tigre, making a super easy check-in in Honduras. Great experience all round.
11:01 Captain Dietmar they are part of this season's Posse they have just not accepted the lime group invite
11:17 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:17 Captain Dietmar Welcome to Costa Rica
12:18 Captain Dietmar [null] Parque Logístico Solarium, frente al Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber., Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.590648,-85.535018&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:19 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
12:19 Captain Dietmar Oceanic Food fancy foods and wine
12:56 AZIMUTH - Ash We are doing exactly that now on the tip from Boundless. Azimuth sailed 575 miles from La Crucecita and anchored last night at Punta Amapala. Headed to Tigre tomorrow morning.
12:58 CuranderaDarryn Great! Thanks for the tips!
13:04 SV Chimera [Location]
19:13 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yummy…hope they do well and make a long standing run
20:24 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Marina de santa Marta
https://goo.gl/maps/E8ghBFGjor4cChpW6

Wed, 3/2/2022
08:55 Last Arrow Vincent Wondering if anyone knows of someone / company in Papagayo area who can re & re the curved window in the pilothouse on a Nordhavn ?
09:44 S/V Satori - Benj. And the survey says… In 2006 I did an overland trip through all of Central America. I did it in my jeep for 3 1/2 months and loved it. All except Costa Rica. Everything I had stolen was stolen in Costa Rica All the fraud and petty crime committed against me was in Costa Rica and so I have a really bad feeling about it. Nowhere else in Central America that I have an issue. Because of that we decided that we would make passage direct from Mexico to Panama. Lately I’ve begun to rethink that and wanted to take a survey from people who have cruised through Costa Rica about whether or not it’s worth doing. Relative to Panama in the Caribbean and all the beautiful places to come. Thanks for your input.
09:47 Outventure juergen and Iris If you want to go to the most expensive and touristy country of Latin America, you shouldnt skip Costa Rica 😅
09:51 Busy Bee - Dan Personally, if I had already seen Costa Rica by land I would have skipped it by sea. The paperwork is annoying and a bit expensive and there just aren't lots of places that are dinghy friendly in terms of going to shore to explore. I think the country is beautiful, but they don't make it easy on cruisers. Want to use a marina dinghy dock? Be ready to have all your boat papers, pay a lot or even a slip purchase as a requirement. This is a generalization of course. Quepos was like that, but banana bay was much friendlier. As a anchor-out kind or cruiser we found it harder than other countries. We found pacific panama much easier and also beautiful. Anyhow...just our experience.
09:54 Busy Bee - Dan Having said all that I don't regret going...good memories...but it would have been waaaaay easier had I flown in.
10:56 Captain Dietmar which dinghy docks did you use in Panamá Pacific side ?
Where did you land your dinghy there at the Anchorages
this needs to be added in Good Nautical and we now have a spot
11:07 Busy Bee - Dan Las brisas on the Pacific side of the canal personally, and then friends used one in Bahia Honda near town. We landed the dinghy multiple times just at anchorages where there is no town, etc. Those opportunities seemed much more frequent in Panama pacific than costa Rica due to swell protection.
12:09 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Does the Gestalt Monitor have the day off?
12:12 Busy Bee - Dan Did I violate something? I thought I just relayed my experience, not say what someone else should do. I thought they OP asked for opinions. Just genuinely curious if somehow there was a perceived misstep
12:14 IBEX - Florian The dinghy dock at Las Brisas is to me a dinghy killer - one is only allowed to leave the dinghy on the shoreward side of the dock, this means at low tide the dinghy’s / engines bump into the rocks with each wave, the dock itself has multiple metal things sticking out - we did not dare leave the dinghy there - Selkie, another PP boat had three different damages on their dinghy
12:15 Busy Bee - Dan That wasn't my experience. It wasn't perfect by any stretch, but I was happy to have _any_ dinghy dock. Especially freely accesible ones.
12:17 Busy Bee - Dan I also used the ends of the dock just never the outside edge. Nobody seemed to complain when I left it on the ends away from the rocks
12:21 IBEX - Florian Lucky you - I tried that, the guys there did not let me …
12:22 Busy Bee - Dan Yep. Probably just random based on whose there. As usual results may vary! Good to know.
12:51 Ho’okipa-Lisa We docked our dingy in Costa Rica several times with no problems and no payments. Specifically in NW Rincon by the fishing pangas, at the ferry pier in Puerto Jimenez, (both in Golfo Dulce), in Drake’s Bay at the tiny fuel dock in the lagoon, and we took the dinghy to shore in Ballena Bay to go to the store.

13:26 Busy Bee - Dan I'm not saying it's impossible. Just stating that it's _harder_ than others places we have been in a relativistic manner. We also docked in Puerto Jiménez and had a very hard time getting back in the dinghy when the tide came in and a squall turned the waves onto the dock. Probably just got unlucky, but for us it added a notch in the 'hard' column. We had great experiences beaching at the beach near Quepos but then other places it was near impossible. Again, probably a case of results may vary depending on conditions. In general though it just didn't seem set up with cruisers not wanting to use marinas in mind. As a friend said...'it's just a lot more squeeze for the juice'. One thing that we found is an almost must was a dinghy with wheels. The places you can beach mean a respectable haul up to the high water line to lock the boat to a tree or something of that sort.
13:46 Epsilon-Bill Question to pet boat owners….how hard is paperwork/acceptance for your pets.
We miss our dog who passed in May and are looking at possibility adopting. We want to go California thru Panama to Florida Caribbeans and Bahamas
14:04 ☠️ Pacific Raven I have a dog on board and it is a bit of a pain with the requirements but well worth it - every country is different and some are nearly impossible -

I have taken him to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Belize, Honduras and the US

Adopt a dog

14:05 ☠️ Pacific Raven Researched the Cayman Islands pet requirements and skipping
14:13 ☠️ Pacific Raven Hear the eastern Caribbean is not a problem with pets but no first hand
14:25 WildhoodDirk When we were there (Las Brisas) this past fall there was no one at the shop/physical location.... everything now done on line or by phone (that's what the sign in the window said). We didn't use them however....
15:04 Captain Dietmar Jamaica is obe country with restrictions
central América generally no issues as long as dog is chipped and rabies cert and when you fly in you may need additional tests ( varies by country)

15:37 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We left San Francisco California in the fall of 2019 and have had zero troubles traveling with our Pit Bill we left with (who sadly passed from cancer in March of last year in Costa Rica) and a puppy we rescued in Loreto Mexico with no problems. You do have to get health passes when you enter Costa Rica but there are local vets who are used to the necessary paperwork. No where in Mexico or Panama did we even need to check them in and they have been welcome everywhere we have been. At present we are in Shelter Bay in Colon Panama. I can’t imagine not having my babies with me. I’m happy to give contacts along the route for vets etc. feel free to PM me 😁🐕
15:39 PP SV avant It’s always been a kind of appointment shopping. But if you order and pick up, that’s the place.
16:09 WildhoodDirk Anybody know of a "quick turn around" propane fill option in Costa between Quepos and Playa del Coco? Even a service station that I can just take the cylinder to myself....?
16:16 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We filled in Quepos, left one day picked up the next, let me figure out how to indicate where on the map.
16:22 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Gas Zeta near the small Pali in town
17:09 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes, they need a day or 2 turnaround but will deliver to the marina. Nice people and hard workers
17:37 CuranderaDarryn @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed I read your note on your pets. Did you stop in Guatemala?
20:45 SVBoundless Fantastic! Hope the wind is good for you at Puerto Amapala. We so wanted to take a your of the island ... moto-taxi (tuk-tuk) or pick-up and were super sad not to do it.
21:08 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We did not. Covid restrictions and we had to get South. We had to formally check them in when we checked into Papagayo, but no one checked anywhere in Mexico and so far no where in Panama. We’ve been in Panama since June 2021

Thu, 3/3/2022
07:15 Last Arrow Vincent Savanna’s guide
07:20 Captain Dietmar @Gargoyle bon voyage to the South Pacific
07:25 RED ROVER-Alison Have a fantastic journey! Hoping we meet in Europe in a few years!
07:30 SV Blessed Life Happy Sailing Gargoyle!!
07:42 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Safe travels Carla and Kevin! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
08:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Hotel Bahía del Sol] Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299095,-88.892988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:25 BAJA FOG Hi gang, a posse member is looking for info on getting a 1 cylinder Kubota shipped into Chiapas. For some reason they can’t get here to ask? Currently they’re in CR. Catamaran Charmana Wind
09:30 PP SV avant Chiapas accepts packages for cruisers. If it’s from outside Mexico, they may need a customs broker (value is over threshold, about $2-3k). Customs duties will apply unless they surrender the unit they’re replacing at the border before they import the new unit. (Somewhat complicated process).
11:05 SV Chimera @Gargoyle fair winds and be safe
11:07 SV Chimera [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.483578,-79.943998&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:13 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Calle 50D Este 5107, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.980496,-79.521221&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:26 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
14:26 ALKA - Julius Paradise in Isla Coiba

Fri, 3/4/2022
11:25 DANCINGONTHEEDGE-DAN H I’m
11:28 REEF DANCER Debbie @Epsilon-Bill we left California with our cairn terrier (duffy)and are now in the BVI. This is the first place we have been that required specific testing and documentation for a dog. We didn’t have all the correct tests but a nice government vet approved his entry for a $280 fee. We have been cruising the islands for 4 months now and no one gas asked to see any documents We wouldn’t go without him so it’s worth a little inconvenience.
11:38 nicole maison de sante @REEF DANCER Debbie can you provide info for govt vet in BVI you used? (And if you have any other info on the correct paperwork needed for pet entry). Thanks and hope you guys have been enjoying diving!
12:01 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] Unnamed Road, Port Royal, Jamaica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.941998,-76.841899&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:05 Captain Dietmar @SephinaJosh congratulations how was your passage?
12:08 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Monday 5-7 footers with 20 kt winds on the bow, backing off to 15 kn and 3-5 ft seas until we got in the lee of Jamaica, then calm and beautiful. Averaged 6.5 kn SOG at 1600 rpm, not bad considering the conditions
12:08 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila I am very proud of my crew
14:04 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh would be great to hear about clear in experience. Where, when, with whom, agent no agent, marina info etc. 😁
14:06 SV Blessed Life Also covid info. Tests, vac? Etc. thank you.
14:12 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @SV Blessed Life Happy to! We're still dealing with immigration and there's a lot going on right now...I'll update you in full Sunday morning
14:16 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh 👍👍
17:22 SALTY FINCH - Gisela Hi everyone! We are the Salty Finches- Tim, Gisela, Chloe (5) and Finley (3). We have just arrived in Quepos, Costa Rica after transiting the canal. We’ll be staying here for two months while we get ready for our trip west to Galapagos and Marquesas. Our boat is a Discovery 55 and we sailed it from the UK in 2020. We have met plenty of you amazing people along the way and hope to meet more as we continue. PURA VIDA!
17:23 Dreamer @SALTY FINCH - Gisela awesome, have a great sail.
17:29 Last Arrow Vincent @SALTY FINCH - Gisela pretty impressive adventure, we’ll look for you as we travel south.
17:34 TIME OUT - Dan Honduras
19:33 SV Rhumbline (Terry) How long is the wait to go thru the canal. What is the process? Do we need to contact agent and have him handle a the details?
19:33 SV Rhumbline (Terry) All the detsils
19:39 SVAKIA-Rick We left Barra de Navidad and we are back in La Cruz Mexico. Judy needs to see a dentist and our alternator fried after being rebuilt in Ventura California. Once all that is done we will head up to Mazatlan then into the Sea of Cortez for a few months. Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful anchorages up there. If you are here are there we hope to meet you soon.
19:40 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.749038,-105.377937&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:41 PP SV avant How long is the wait to go thru the canal. - depends, but most are seeing 1-2 weeks about now.

What is the process? - register, pay, get measured, transit canal. Here’s a guide https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/25132771/procedures-for-securing-a-handline-transit-of-the-panama-canal

Do we need to contact agent and have him handle a the details? Agents are optional, but probably 95% use them for convenience
19:52 SALTY FINCH - Gisela Everything was done through the agent. We arrived in Shelter bay, got measured the next day and transited six days later. Timing depends on traffic at the time, we had to go through earlier than we actually wanted as the Oyster fleet was going through after us.
19:53 SALTY FINCH - Gisela The whole process was quite well organised and the agents are pretty good.
20:17 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Thank you Rob and Salty Finch

Sat, 3/5/2022
08:52 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We waited 1 week back in June. We did use Erik Gonzalez. He arranged everything for us. Had the boat measured, assigned our advisor and delivered out lines and fenders. We had a friend trying to do the process all by himself. We told him about our experience. He then went with Eric. said he saved a couple thousand dollars by not doing it himself.
09:39 ORPHEUS - Tristan Hello, we are excited to join the group! Our boat name is ORPHEUS and we are Tristan and Jonathan. We are currently in Guadeloupe with plans to sail to Bonaire, Columbia, Panama and onto the Pacific.

Our boat is a 2016 Jeanneau 54 and we sailed it from Turkey in 2020. We put off our Pacific trip this past year due to COVID and instead sailed up the US east coast to Maine and back to the Caribbean.

We are eager to get information and suggestions for sailing from Bonaire to Colombia to Panama on the Caribbean side. Specifically security issues (if any) and any gotchas that we might not know about.

Please reach out!
10:06 Sea Trial Dave [Hotel Bahía del Sol] Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299095,-88.892988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:13 Sea Trial Dave Travel suggestion for El Salvador: Los Volcones Nat. Park and hike up Volcano Santa Ana (easier of the two) was incredible. Casa 1800 hotel inside the park $150 (but worth it) and required guide ran $50 with tip. Guide Irving +503 7475 1921 was very good. Car rental $25 x day from marina Martin +50370634118
10:18 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
10:18 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
10:22 IBEX - Florian Welcome to the group. We have sailed that route, No safety issues, general recommendation is to stay some 30 miles off the venezolean coast / islands. We sailed Bonaire-Santa Marta in one go and would argue it is a bit more challenging sail then in the caribbean in general, right route, and timing of certain parts of the route as well as weather window can ease your life dramatically - there is a crew who did a very good write up on these, happy to share if you are interested
10:38 ORPHEUS - Tristan Thank you, yes I would be very interest. I’ll message you directly.
10:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful pictures!!!
10:59 Samadhi [null] Honduras : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299262,-87.652096&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:07 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] V49X+MM4, Concepción de Ataco, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.869092,-89.850785&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:08 🦜🍹Kyrie Driving the Ruta de Los Flores today. Beautiful little towns and perfect temperatures.
12:19 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.198116,-82.225474&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew did you already do the tour? Tell Gary we said.
14:08 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Wow! The photos are excellent!!
14:10 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew Anchored by the Green Acres Chocolate Farm.
14:10 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Love to get a copy as well on DeltaSwizzler, plan to do that route next year, currently in Bocas
14:13 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew No we have not yet. Trying for tomorrow. Will tell him you said hi 🙂
14:24 IBEX - Florian I actually still found it on their blog, so jo need to share lengthy screenshots: https://blog.whitedogsails.com/aruba-colombia/
15:44 TARA -Roel&Jacomine [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.301662,-85.847037&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:45 TARA -Roel&Jacomine A couple of days in CR now, Tamarindo beach well ventilated with Papagallo breezes
15:47 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Making plans for Panama. Does anyone has tips on carrentals? The insurance part seems enormous.
15:47 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Are there firsthand experiences on doing the canal paperwork yourself?
16:13 SV Blessed Life @TARA -Roel&Jacomine we rented a car and asked a lot of questions. So far it does not appear that you can side step the required insurance. At least from the major auto renters. I’m going to ask a local friend if there is some “other” options. I’ll report, later.
16:17 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Thanks!
16:57 AEOLIAN  - Jared Quick question: does anyone recommend a marina south of Puerto Vallarta for having packages delivered? My AIS failed and I need a mailing address I can pick up Warranty unit in next few days hopefully. At Bahia Chamela now.
17:17 REEF DANCER Jerry I'd be going into barra de navidad
17:19 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt We have recieved packages at Las Cruz and PV and also here at Ixtapa marina. These were all packages from Amazon. Jim
17:21 AEOLIAN  - Jared Perfect thanks. Will look into these three a bit more soon as at anchor and call in the morning. Looking forward to having a working AIS again 😀
17:22 REEF DANCER Jerry Why The fees for Eric are very resonab la oh my the price police
17:26 REEF DANCER Jerry We did the colombia to aruba to the bvi this past November we,are,a trawler but there,are,some dicey parts at times. Venezuela still runs ships out no ais no lights,at night so pay attention but going your way is downhill good weather very easy run reef dancer
17:47 Medea-Darryl [null] 35d Wellington Rd, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.033679,-63.084962&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:57 PP SV avant We had friends that did. They said they would never do it again. Payment was cash only, and with the $250 daily limit in panama ATMs they spent 5 days making atm-bank pilgrimages, and still had to rent lines and fenders.
17:59 PP SV avant Chiapas will receive packages for you and hold until arrival.
18:00 AEOLIAN  - Jared Thanks. Still a ways away from there but that may be the best bet considering uncertainty with delivery dates
18:12 Ora 2 CraigandKaren We can second marina Chiapas. They even paid the duty on a package and we repaid them once we arrived a month later.
18:13 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Barra de navadid great marina and staff find poncho tell him we sent you
18:14 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Another easy fix is send it to DHL of fexex office in Manzanillo
18:18 walt knot right And they charge $5 to get the $250.
18:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We had stuff shipped to Barra de Navidad all the time. Make sure you use DHL. They were the most reliable.
18:20 Ora 2 CraigandKaren We can attest to the Santa Ana volcano trek. It was fantastic. We stayed two minutes from the trek carpark, accommodation was a bit rustic but fine for a night. Guides leave from the hotel. Room $40us guide $15us. We also loved juayua on the route de Flores, great food festival on the weekends. Suchitoto is also well worth a visit, great town square and real friendly people. Can't say enough good things about inland El Salvador travel. We also went to Guatemala and had a great time there too. We are currently in Peru taking advantage of Bill and Jeans moorings in Bahia del SolAn excellent place to leave the boat and travel inland. Also great pupusas on Saturday nights.
18:26 PP SV avant +1 for DHL. They rock.
19:33 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Panama Car Rentals in Coronado is run by a Canadian fella named John. He is fully insured and legit, but he’s easy on the paperwork. A quick google will pop him up.
20:39 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Thank all for the tips
23:17 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz We had a new iridium go delivered to Ixtapa marina via Amazon in 4 days. Was supposed to be a week but arrived early 😊

Sun, 3/6/2022
06:39 BIJOU - Tanner We are rounding punta mala currently…we are using Erick as the agent for the canal. My question is: do we need to use a different agent to check in/Covid stuff or does Erick handle that as well? Thanks all!
07:00 SV Blessed Life @BIJOU - Tanner Eric will handle it all.
07:19 BIJOU - Tanner Oh that’s great. Thanks for the quick response!
08:16 Road Less Traveled Anyone in Shelter Bay or Bocas del Toro?
08:16 PP SV avant Avant is in SB
08:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzler in in Bocas, might depend on what you need and where you are going
08:17 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
08:18 Road Less Traveled I have a cruising permit but do I need to get a domestic Zarpe to go to Bocas or SB from Shelter Bay?
08:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Nope
08:23 PP SV avant No domestic zarpes in panama now. They had some for a short while early in Covid but that’s all over with now.
09:14 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Sava's in Shelter Bay
09:41 Road Less Traveled Thanks all!
09:42 Remedy-Karl Welcome, Tristan. We sailed St Lucia to Santa Marta direct was part of the ARC who, of course, leave on a schedule with no consideration of weather. As such or first downwind ever was 35 knot winds and 15 foot seas. It was fine. As mentioned, stay off Venezuela and it's Island as far as you can. Colombia was safe. Just south of Panama is a bay who's name I don't recall where two cruisers were killed shortly before we got there so we avoided that area. I'm sure that you can find it on https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/ along with the latest on every location in your route. Good luck!
10:29 Midnight B Richard We transited from Atlantic to Pacific in December 19 without an agent. The process is straightforward and the canal authority people were very easy to deal with. We hired lines and fenders from a contact in Shelter Bay marina. The awkward part is paying the fee - at the time it was cash only to a bank in Colon (obviously it will be another bank going the other way). The daily cash withdrawal limits on our cards meant we had to use multiple accounts to gather sufficient cash. It would be so much easier if the canal authority accepted credit cards.
11:23 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Midnight B Richard FWIW we paid Erick Galvez with a CC wasn't an issue
11:29 Midnight B Richard I would agree that the ease of the financial transaction is a major reason to use an agent for the canal transit.
11:43 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Clearing in to Jamaica: we were instructed by Peter Morris, dockmaster at the RJYC to present at the Customs dock in Port Royal before proceeding to the marina. There's only room for one boat at the dock, and when we arrived we were instructed to anchor off or hold station until the sailboat departed. While we were waiting, a center console fishing boat came aside with a man from "Quarantine." He came aboard and we quickly discovered that Quarantine here means Health Department. We were asked to fill out a Health Declaration stating that everyone aboard was healthy. He also mentioned that the pilot boats monitor Channel 9 and would have given us guidance about clearing in procedures. Quarantine took about 15 minutes, and we were asked to pay the driver who ran him over $50 for his trouble.

Soon after the sailboat departed and we tied up at the Customs dock. Its about 50' long but only 25' are usable as there's no water at the top. Customs then came aboard. They were primarily concerned with the presence of alcohol, tobacco and firearms and contraband. After filling out a dozen or so documents (a lot of redundancies) including a declaration of personal effects for each crewmember and and an inventory of food aboard, we were done with him. Next was Immigration, more documents to fill out by hand. They asked about Yellow Fever vaccinations (!) we did what we do best: shrugged our shoulders and played dumb. They let it slide. Within about 40 minutes they were done with us. Whole process took less than 3 hours, and $50 for the pilot.

Two observations: (1) it seems they treat recreational boaters the same as commercial freighters, requesting IMO numbers, etc. (2) the "C" word was not even mentioned - no quarantines, no testing, nothing. Such was our experience.
11:48 Katmandu - Terry I have received deliveries In La Cruz Huanacaxtle, Paridise, Barra de Navida, and Ixtapa without issue. Avoid FedEx deliveries in Nayarit as the international packages clear in Guadalajara and FedEx customs tried to get $1000 US. Tax and import fees from me for $800 US water maker parts. I refused delivery and return the merchandise . I arranged to use an importer who charged me 20%
12:02 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We are traveling the pacific side and have decided to visit Costa Rica by land instead of boat. We are contemplating checking into Panama on the north end (Armuelles?) heading up to Costa Rica by land, coming back to the boat and boating down to Panama City for our canal crossing. Has anyone done anything similar? Or have experience checking in at Armuelles? Thanks!
12:09 Outventure juergen and Iris You can check in at Boca Chica (via pedregal) and also leave your boat there. Either at a mooring ball west of the electric cable or east of the cable in the anchorage.
We left ours for 2 months in the anchorage while we were travelling and it was safe.
I dont think you can or recommend to leave the boat in puerto armuelles.

12:09 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
12:24 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I would agree with Jurgen. I’ve anchored at Armuelles and it can be rolly and not we’ll protected. Boca Chica is a much better place to leave the boat.
12:25 walt knot right What is the clearance of that cable?
12:33 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh thank you for the intel.
How long are you staying ?
Also - is the clear out about the same ?
12:35 M/V One Life This is what the Sarana guide says about the power line in Boca Chica:

Power Line BC5
At a height of 60’ go under at low tide and favor the northern edge of the shore towards BC6. 08°12.988’ N and 082°12.904’ W
Power Line BC6
08°13.066’ N and 082°12.041’ W
12:39 walt knot right Thanks
13:00 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @SV Blessed Life Only until mid-week, fuel, provision, a few minor repairs, plus the Windward Passage looks pretty rugged until Wednesday. Ummigration filled out the clearing out paperwork when we cleared in; there is a customs declaration form which must be filled out 24 hours prior to departure; Customs will come to the boat and exchange the form for an exit visa.
13:26 PP SV avant It seems you can’t check in out out at armeulles at the moment.

It’s an unsuitable anchorage for unattended anchoring.

Boca chica works, or a marina near the canal (after all panama isn’t that big).
13:42 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh 👍😁
14:49 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We cruised around for three weeks before pulling into the Balboa YachtClub and checking in. No one bothered us, if they I was going to tell them I’m in transit to the canal.
17:27 Sea Trial Dave Checking out of Bahia del Sol El Salvador on Tuesday. Debating whether to head up Golfo de Fonseca for a couple days then to Puerto del Sol Nicaragua. Thoughts on Isla Tigre or Ampala? We need out PCR for entry to Nicaragua. How much trouble is it to obtain in Golfo de Fonseca?
17:44 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
17:44 RED ROVER Kevin Cheers! From Drake's Bay, Costa Rica.
17:46 Coddiwomple - Bram We are currently in Golfo de Fonseca at Island Tigre and we did our PCR Covid test yesterday in Choluteca which is 2 bus rides away. We are leaving for Puesta del Sol tomorrow. Juanita from Puesta is awesome and very responsive.
H/t to Dan from Time Out, he did this exact same thing ahead of us and gave us these tips
17:55 Sea Trial Dave @Coddiwomple - Bram Curious if we skip Fonseca and get the PCR upon arrival at Puesta de Sol?
17:56 Sea Trial Dave I guess otherwise just get it here.
18:05 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh I was just reading up on Jamaica. Sounds like you are leaving too soon. 😉
18:06 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @SV Blessed Life we're going to try to hit the Bob Marley museum while we're here, but we have pressing business in F-L-A
18:31 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
18:31 RED ROVER Kevin @M/V One Life at anchor next to us.
20:11 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Dave, I heard Fonseca was really nice but haven’t experienced it. If you search the LINE app thread for this season I think you’ll find another cruise or who did it and enjoyed it. But I will tell you that checking into Nicaragua, you must have all your documents perfectly in order including a PCR test. Also fly the Nicaragua flag as soon as you cross into their waters to avoid a penalty as they are super proud and will ding you. Puesta Del Sol amazing. Enjoy the daily view of the volcano and the estuary. Land excursions can occupy several weeks or months if you have time…
21:15 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We have heard if you don’t have your PCR test when arriving at Puesta del Sol you will be turned away. It’s definitely not recommended. They request the results 36 hours in advance. The choices are at Fonseca (the bus rides or taxi) or from Bahia del Sol rent a car to San Salvador from what we understand.
21:20 Last Arrow Vincent @Sea Trial Dave there is a local in Bahia del Sol El Salvador guy that either will rent you his car or drive you. Contact Bill for details
21:24 Sea Trial Dave @Last Arrow Vincent That would be Martin +50370634118.

Mon, 3/7/2022
01:51 Alamos 👍
08:03 Mira - Glenn [null] 14, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622844,-83.152168&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:07 WildhoodDirk You can check out of Panama in Armeulles...we just did. Great experience and very easy. You just can't check in there currently.... definitely not a place to leave the boat unattended regardless...
08:13 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Are there any boats on the Pacific side waiting to come thru the canal soon. I have some books I'm interested in purchasing from a Pacific Posse member who is getting ready to jump. She is in Panama City right now.
08:34 Captain Dietmar weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 60 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and 90 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:47 BIJOU - Tanner Yes I have some guide books for you. Pulling into marina flamenco now
08:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler What books do you have?
08:51 RED ROVER-Alison [null] 300 m east of Rio Aguajitas Province Puntarenas Drake Bay, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.693286,-83.669460&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:56 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642448,-85.653784&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 8QM3+XG4, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335062,-82.246022&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 Busy Bee - Dan [null] Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.635079,-101.555750&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Hotel Bahía del Sol] Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299095,-88.892988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:07 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300614,-88.892399&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 BIJOU - Tanner [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.916643,-79.515004&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.198976,-82.225156&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 Katmandu - Terry [Suds Monkey Brewing Company] 12024 W Highway 290 Austin, TX 78737 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=30.194404,-98.024022&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Katmandu-Terry ok, rub it in. 😁
09:10 AMERICAN HONEY-Tilly [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367521,-79.951357&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:23 SVBoundless [null] Tambor Airport, Airstrip tambor, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.734861,-85.013634&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:23 SVBoundless [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.717700,-85.010513&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:23 AEOLIAN  - Jared [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.553041,-105.105699&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:27 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698895,-92.392164&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:28 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:30 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:37 Medea-Darryl [Sint Maarten Yacht Club] Simpson Bay Sint Maarten : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.035729,-63.093741&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:07 Dreamer [Location]
10:08 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa #3299, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.666816,-101.615556&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:09 ORPHEUS - Tristan [null] Route sans nom, Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.873389,-61.596829&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:09 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren [Marina Santa Marta] Cra 1 # 22 - 93 Santa Marta, Magdalena Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.241150,-74.216124&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:23 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt @Road Less💻↙️↙️ ↙️3↙️↙️↙️↙️💻↙️💻💻🔇🔇↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️💻💻↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️↙️⬇️↙️↙️⬇️⬇️⬇️↙️↙️Trav↙️↙️💻↙️↙️🔇eled @Captain Dietmar
10:23 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640212,-85.654330&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:23 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:27 AZIMUTH - Ash [null] Casa Uhler, V-255, Amapala, Honduras : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.297522,-87.651432&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:31 SV Chimera [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.483538,-79.944008&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:33 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
10:39 Sailfish - Brian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.634204,-101.555014&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:48 Ora 2 CraigandKaren [null] Bus to Machu Picchu, Machu Pikchu 08681, Peru : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=-13.155013,-72.525222&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:50 HAPPY DAYS Please forward the info to us too. Thanks 😊
16:58 HAPPY DAYS @SephinaJosh - sorry finished reading through all the messages and found details about check in. Thanks for the insight 😊
17:41 SVAKIA-Rick [Cmq Riviera Nayarit] 63732 Bucerías, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.753170,-105.331265&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:42 SVAKIA-Rick Sorry! We missed the line call this morning. Dental appointment at 9:00am.
20:40 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Thanks!

Tue, 3/8/2022
04:14 Lola Doug Sorry I missed the line call as I was in the middle of the hike up the volcano that Dave from Sea Trial was talking about. All good information. Leaving Wednesday morning from Bahia del sol. Bill and Jean are great. Heading straight to Costa Rica. Will hit the papagayo area sometime Thursday morning. Looks good to me. Gusts under 25 and dropping through the day. If I’m wrong PLEASE let me know and who is the agent for Costa Rica. Mexico mail service is poor at best. Use DHL and have someone ready to pay duties cash. Thanks.
05:49 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy CR agent in the North is Ernesto on WhatsApp @+506 8811 7290
07:39 SV Blessed Life Anybody have the clear-in intel for Columbia/Cartegna?
07:49 SV Blessed Life Also- I recently read that the travel authorization for Jamaica has been lifted as of March 1st. Can anyone confirm?
08:28 SV Blessed Life Also- the marina Club de Pesca in Columbia/Cartegna is the preferred marina? Does anyone have a contact number?

09:42 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hello Posse. I'm looking for some advice. I am looking for a place to leave our boat in or around La Paz, MX to go to a wedding from May 7th - 16th. I have contacted Marina La Paz, Costa Baja, Palmira, and Marina Cortez. All have told me they are full and can't accommodate me. I need a marina not a mooring ball. Is there another marina in the area, or maybe somewhere nearby that I could try? Thanks so much.
09:45 Midnight B Caroline Can't really advise on Club de Pesca, Cartagena but in 2019 we anchored off Club Nautico. We used the agent that John Halle, the then very helpful manager of Club Nautico ( we had already checked in to Columbia in Puerto Vallero but had to check in/out there also. John, a Brit, was a great guy and really helpful. He produced a cruisers guide to Cartagena which was really useful.
09:53 RED ROVER-Alison You might try going north to Marina Puerto Escondido outside of Loreto. Very secure place to leave a boat and 15 minutes to the airport. Alaska Airlines and American fly to LAX, SFO, DFW and PHX. Volaris also to Tijuana and you can do CBX (cross border express where you walk inside the airport terminal into the US) which is super and easy. A couple of days north of La Paz, great cruising area. We were based there for 9 months and went back and forth to the US several times. They too get booked but are just completing the installation of more docks so may have space.
09:56 LUMOS - Jeremiah Ok I'll look them up. Thanks!
10:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Check with DonJose boatyard and Marina and there is a Fonatur marina down by the Walmart in LaPaz
10:08 LUMOS - Jeremiah Will do, thank you.
10:11 Captain Dietmar both marinas in Cartagena are linked from this page
https://panamaposse.com/sponsors
incl email tel etc
10:15 Remedy-Karl We have been in Punta Chivato now for exactly three days. It's definitely off season now, but in discussing how long we would stay in the area didn't come up with anything approaching 9 months. Besides flying out, what did you do during that time?
10:15 SV Blessed Life @Captain Dietmar yes thank you.
I just read the club de Pesca website and it appears we hire an agent which the marina has on stand by. Thx for your response. Love the PP.
10:16 SV Blessed Life @Midnight B Caroline thx Midnight B.
10:21 RED ROVER-Alison The summer is amazing (but hot) in the Sea. The water is clear and warm, the snorkeling is fantastic and no one is around. We had most anchorages to ourselves. To us, it was a safer place for hurricane season and the marina itself is in a natural hurricane hole. We love the people of the area. And we love the hiking on the Baja. Another cruiser lent us a car for hurricane season so we also explored Baja. In addition, we are still working part-time and MPE has wired high speed internet to the slips' shore power pedestal. It was a great location for us, for hurricane season and the months we spent prior to that exploring the Sea. We enjoyed seeing different seasons as well and getting to know the people of Loreto. We have a lot of friends there that we were sad to leave.
10:35 SV Blessed Life https://www.noforeignland.com/

I found an interesting website as I was looking at Colombia:
10:50 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @LUMOS - Jeremiah I would consider Puerto Escondido. Airport nearby and good marina
11:00 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks! My wife and kids will be staying on the boat while i travel to the wedding. We want a marina because my wife can't lift the dingy onto the davits alone which we do every night to prevent theft. Puerto Escondido only has mooring balls available for our dates. How safe is the area where the moorings are? Safe to leave the dingy in the water there overnight?
11:01 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Puerto Escondido in Loreto is one of our favorite Marinas we stayed in while in the Sea of Cortez. Their operation is top notch and their concierge services are the best we’ve had anywhere. Loreto is a great place to fly in and out of and the Marina has a relationship with the rental car agency that will pick up and deliver cars right to you. I can’t say enough about the staff here. Ask to speak with Wendy and tell her Hello from Eddie and Lolly on Sonho! 😁
11:11 RED ROVER-Alison We were on the dock but it is very safe there. There is 24/7 security and really, no one comes into the basin without being addressed. The marina is remote from town as well. We left our dinghy in the water in our slip and never felt the need to lock our doors.
11:58 walt knot right Not sure if you want to head to Mazatlan but ther are a few Marinas to choice from there. Definitely nice for the family in el CID. But there are others
12:03 Midnight B Caroline Steve and Helena who set up noforeignland.com are a lovely cruising couple and are very proactive about adding information any improvements. It's a great resource, particularly for Caribbean and Mediterranean/Europe and easy for cruisers to add to the info on there. Not so much info on the Pacific side, but more is being added all the time. Very easy to use too!
12:27 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We looked at La Paz in December and the prospects were bleak. We ended up taking a week to travel the islands up to Puerto Escondido. We felt Escondido was a great place to leave the boat for a few weeks. The trip up was amazing. There is a bus from Loreto to La Paz (or in our case Cabo) for our flight out. We changed our flight plans for coming back and went directly to Loreto. Do check your visa as you re enter! We did not get the 180 days in Loreto because it didn’t occur to us to ask for it.
12:33 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We thought it was extremely safe and left our dinghy in the water while we were there on a ball. It can get windy, we heard reports that while we were gone the wind flipped a dinghy in the water on another boat and were glad we had put it back on the deck while traveling. That was in Dec/Jan, I have no experience for the spring months.
12:34 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [null] NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.625558,-87.342422&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:40 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks everyone!
13:02 BIJOU - Tanner Hello Posse people, we are in flamenco marina transiting the canal around March 19th. We are thinking of sailing north to isla mujeres staying roughly 150kn miles off the coasts. Is anyone heading in that direction in this general time frame? Perhaps interested in buddy boating? Also if anyone who has completed this passage has any comments or recommendations, that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks all.
13:05 Dreamer @BIJOU - Tanner we came down that way, i would stop at Roatan on the way up wonderful Place for diving.
13:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
13:22 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
13:23 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
13:23 SV Blessed Life BTW- we wanted to mention Bluefield Lagoon at Peninsula Valliente as you head to Bocas Del Toro, as an adventure stop. We had a family of kids 10-19yrs old ask us if we wanted to hike Agua Cascade’s. “Of course!”, since MV Stand Down had already mentioned it. Omg- we took the dinghy up a tiny river, hiked thru the muck, and there it was - the water fall. But I’m not going to give it away…
We paid the kids 10$.

They wanted to come aboard and so they did. They wanted stuff which we gave some of, BUT what they really wanted was pens, pencils, paper and books. The kids dinghy themselves across the bay to the school. We were impressed. So, if you happen to plan this stop then maybe consider those scholastic items. Oh yea and chocolate!
13:23 SV Blessed Life [Video]
13:49 Coddiwomple - Bram [Photo]
13:50 Coddiwomple - Bram Caught as we entered Nicaragua. Any guesses? #NameTheFish
14:00 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Maybe a small Big Eye Tuna
14:02 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Perfect size for dinner and a little ceviche
14:04 Medea-Darryl A type of Trevally I think
14:05 Medea-Darryl Amberjack 👍
14:07 Coddiwomple - Bram That’s it! Thank you
14:12 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @LUMOS - Jeremiah I think you could leave the dink down in Escondido on a ball. Tell Wendy that Tulum-5 says hi-
15:58 Captain Dietmar do you have the lat long of the water fall ?
16:17 SV Blessed Life @Captain Dietmar even if I had it, it involved some bush whacking. The local kids did a great job of getting us there. They laughed a lot. It all about them not the water fall.

16:19 SV Blessed Life [Video]
17:11 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
17:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Marina Buenaventura, Panama will soon have fuel. They are just waiting for a permit from the fire department, but this is great news for the Posse!!
17:37 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
17:38 RED ROVER Kevin @Mira - Glenn @Mira - Pam are our new neighbors tonight in Drake Bay. Welcome!
17:41 Mira - Pam [Photo]
17:41 Mira - Pam Thanks neighbor! @RED ROVER Kevin @RED ROVER-Alison
17:50 SV Juliet-Charlie FYI- if you have stayed longer than three months in Panama. You can not drive. The limit driving limit is 90 days. We were stopped at a police checkpoint, and now 4 hours later have hired a very cool taxi/tour driver to take us to Punta Chame from SBM. For our preplanned kite surfing vacation. I’ve heard from a few people in La Paz that the marina’s will tell you they’re full when you call or email them. However, if you show up in person they will often find space, especially for short visits. Good luck!
18:19 TranquiloMike What are the best cruising guides, pacific side, Guatemala-Panama?
18:20 SV Blessed Life @SV Juliet-Charlie that is EXACTLY what happened to us. We ended up staying two extra weeks at Punta Chame. No extra car expense. We had a place close to the beach thankfully.

Someone mentioned “an international drivers license”, that may get around the 90 day limit. But we did not investigate.

Have fun!!
18:35 Outventure juergen and Iris For Panama, you want to get Eric Bauhaus’ Cruising Guide.
18:41 Sea Trial Dave [Playa El Tamarindo] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.168141,-87.913922&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:44 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.176514,-87.903817&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:26 nicole maison de sante [Photo]

Wed, 3/9/2022
04:49 PP SV avant 091033Z MAR 22
NAVAREA IV 236/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE IN AREA BOUND BY
10-18.3N 075-41.5W, 10-18.3N 075-46.5W,
10-15.7N 075-46.5W, 10-15.7N 075-41.5W.
07:25 BEATA Billy & Ruth Howdy Fleet. We left El Salvador after a week in Bahia del Sol. Ignacio, the hotel manager was very helpful and just a great guy. Bill and Jean were super helpful and hospitable. We visited with them at their home on several occasions and had Posse gatherings for drinks and Papusa’s. Super folks. Next stop Marina Papagayo!
07:28 Aegis, Mary/Ian Fueled up in Marina Chiapas yesterday. 22.62 peso/litre. No dockage fee, no credit card surcharge.
08:22 HAPPY DAYS We found that in Mexico you got more movement if you visit the marina office and talk to them face to face… if you’re right infront of them they try much harder to accommodate you 😉
08:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @LUMOS - Jeremiah we also found talking directly to Neil in Marina La Paz get better results. The girls don't try moving boats around to accommodate other boats. He will go the extra mile. Also, there are two other marinas, Marina Don Jose and the Fonatur marina in the back if the bay.
09:45 SV Second Wind I left Puntarenas last Friday after having Second Wind on the hard for six weeks. I had lots of work done including installation of external chain plates, repainting the entire exterior, redoing all of the external brite work, replacing a few thru hulls and more I could not be happier with the work done by the crew there along with Max Soto, the rigger who did the chain plates plus sum. Miguel (Chaparro) runs the crew in the boat yard. He is diligent and he and his crew are very hard working. I stayed in the Costa Rica Yacht Club ‘hotel’ for less than $30 per night. Mainor manages the entire operation and is a pleasure to work with. The same for Jocelyn who works as the receptionist and the fuel pump operator. The entire place looks like a place out of the 1950’s and it is. I would go back there in a minute to have more work done…Also a heads up to Alejandro Calvo, a marine electrician, who did some work for me at Marina Papagayo and who steered me to Puntarenas. He does a lot more than electrical work…
09:52 SV Second Wind I left Puntarenas last Friday after having Second Wind on the hard for six weeks. I had lots of work done at Costa Rica Yacht Club (CRYC). This included installation of external chain plates, repainting the entire hull and decks and bottom, redoing the external brite work, replacing a few thru hulls and more. I could not be happier with the work one by the yard crew managed by Miguel (Chapparo) and by Max Soto, the rigger. The yard crew is diligent and very hard working. I stayed in the CRYC ‘hotel’ for less than $30 per night. Mainor manages the entire operation and is a pleasure to work with. The same for Jocelyn who works as the receptionist and the fuel pump operator. The entire place looks like something out of the 1950’s and it is. I wold go back there for work in the future if I am anywhere close. Also a heads up to Alejandro Alva, a marine electrician who did some work for me at Marina Papagayo and who steered me to CRYC. He will tackle most any job and has done good work for me.
13:17 DreamCatcher Henri Hello,
13:20 DreamCatcher Henri DreamCatcher finally arrived from Span to Grenada. Our plan is to go to aruba and then to cross to Santa Marta Columbia. Any other boat doing this routes in March or April ?
13:37 IBEX - Florian For the adventurous: we would recommend to consider stopping at Los Roques on that route ….
13:38 DreamCatcher Henri Isn.t that too unsafe ?
14:03 IBEX - Florian We have been there in Okt/Nov and felt safe throughout (not to be mixed up with the rest of Venezuela, I am talking just Los Roques) - we made a quite detailed write up for the Panama Posse Fleet Update thereafter, we also have more detailed stories in our blog - let me know if you have any questions
14:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky That’s wonderful!! Are you going back to Papagayo?
14:32 Sailfish - Brian Jack Caravelle... I wouldn't recommend eating.
14:48 DreamCatcher Henri @IBEX - Florian Yes the link to the "write up" as well as your blog could interest us
15:36 SV Chimera [null] Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.584870,-79.017374&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:06 ALKA - Julius [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.636388,-83.172895&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:06 ALKA - Julius Cleared out from Panama in Puerto Armuelles yesterday during low tide. Took about 30 minutes as I sent all needed docs upfront. Somehow missed checkout fees on other sources but payed $4.2+$25+$6.5 for zarpe, one person checkout and something else.

Today came in into Golfito, CR and anchored near Marina Bahia Golfito. Sent all the docs upfront to Allan Lucas and got contacted by Maikol Barrantes (manager/assistant, not sure) who invited to sign everything. Environmental and immigration came to the marina, the only taxi drive was to receive cruising permit near duty free shop. Maikol let stay anchored there, use the dinghy dock, gave wifi password and marina's security will have a look on a boat during the trip into the mainland. I guess this is all because I cleared in through them.
Planning to get back and to use their help to clear out from CR towards Galapagos next month.
17:08 ALKA - Julius Thanks @Captain Dietmar for the tip to contact Allan Lucas, though it is better to call him as his email has a heavy spam filter and most email goes there :)
17:27 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Julius, kudos. Enjoy Golfito. There’s a great deal to explore. Hikes, waterfalls, birds, coffee, OMG you are in a great place in our world
19:44 IBEX - Florian It’s item 20 in the fleet update of Nov 14th, which @Captain Dietmar did not link on the webpage (😉) so here is the funny link to it:
http://xk5ki.mjt.lu/nl2/xk5ki/sypr.html?m=AV8AAAnoktYAAAAPNRgAACaA5rEAAAAAuuIAAIh_ABWZOABhkbx92qZzs2Y7QXSfB7Dco75PyAAVWfo&b=401a4553&e=7a3db9e9&x=oy2l-tYXoMVZ-o1R7BxQPHEaK-FBrcIoZasAhNruhfI
19:46 IBEX - Florian And then here the link to the related blog entry part 1, therein are links to part 2 and 3 - sorry for the German, but google translate is your friend:
https://sailing-ibex.com/2021/11/18/sollen-wir-oder-sollen-wir-nicht/
20:17 Aegis, Mary/Ian [Photo]
20:18 Aegis, Mary/Ian Fire behind Marina Chiapas
20:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Video]
20:23 RED ROVER-Alison Scary!
20:24 Katmandu - Terry That’s not good ….
20:24 Katmandu - Terry Im in Austin Tx heading back to Chiapas mañana
20:25 Katmandu - Terry Might be looking for a captain to move Katmandu to safety
20:29 RED ROVER Kevin Is the fire behind the pool area? Moving towards the yard area?
20:29 Aegis, Mary/Ian They have pushed it away from the yard.
20:30 Aegis, Mary/Ian @Katmandu-Terry I think you are ok.
20:37 Katmandu - Terry Fires are moody things…. I use to be a fire fighter. Pay close attention to the winds and ambers.!
20:41 Aegis, Mary/Ian We have.
21:02 Katmandu - Terry All night long!
21:11 Aegis, Mary/Ian The threat is over

Thu, 3/10/2022
06:47 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
06:48 RED ROVER Kevin Twin water spouts next to Isla Cano, CR. We're heading out that way to snorkel in 45 mins...
06:58 Randonnée Hello all! New to the group, happy to be here. We transited the Panama Canal (N->S) last week and are now in Las Perlas. We started last July in France.

We had a great canal transit and stayed several days in Panamá City. Have several places to recommend there if you’d like, including a knife sharpener! La Casa Del Afilador. They are responsive to WhatsApp. Our knives are finally cutting tomatoes without incident. 🤣 Also had one of the best bowls of Ramen we’ve ever had at Ramen Mafia.

Curious if any of you have the Bahaus OpenCPN digital charts? We are missing the lower half of Isla del Rey. Would love that one if you’re willing to email it to us. (We do have the guidebook, so this is a nice to have not need to have).

Cheers! 🍻
07:34 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Was the snorkeling good after the rain? Did you/can you acces Corcovado national park from Drake Bay? I saw you were there.
07:42 RED ROVER Kevin We are heading out this am so don't know yet. The park is accessible from here although we understand that you need a guide to enter (not 100% verified on that). We did a fabulous horse ride in to the jungle yesterday that paralleled the park. Coming from the North, herradura/quepos is where it turns from the drier North CR to more jungly. Here at Drake it is even more so. We've enjoyed our week here. Leaving tomorrow for golfo dulce for most likely two weeks... Alison will be uploading info to good nautical today/tomorrow on our experiences here...
07:43 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
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08:09 WildhoodDirk Hey folks...quick question. I'm assuming there's no issue getting fuel at the fuel dock in Marina Papagayo even if we aren't staying there? Just don't check out first....
08:18 Captain Dietmar you can not buy fuel If you have checked out of costarica
08:33 WildhoodDirk Right, so fuel first, then check out, cheers and thanks.....might top up a touch before heading north to El Salvador.
09:07 Coddiwomple - Bram There is no fuel in Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua. This surprised a few of us. I will update this in GoodNautical as well.
09:19 Ho’okipa-Lisa Welcome! We are heading youyr way in a week or two. How long will you be there and what are your plans?
09:23 Ho’okipa-Lisa Nice!! FYI, there's a small dingy fuel dock in Drake's Bay with a fancy hotel and restuarant, which we had permission to use. Good food and bar! From the fuel dock, you can walk into the park, which takes about an hour to actually get to the park boundry but it's a decent hike with some nice beachs. The hotel offers day trips into the park with good hiks and great guides. We had a super time.
09:25 Last Arrow Vincent We will be in Papagayo until about 21st or 22nd then heading south with the idea of being in Quepos 1st week in April, with rough plan of Panama first week in May and fly back Vancouver around May 20th
09:25 Last Arrow Vincent Thanks for the intel
09:59 CuranderaDarryn Does anyone know if there’s a way to enter El Salvador via Golfo Fonseca?
10:03 Captain Dietmar there is a commercial port but no one has been or done that
there are also big rumors of crime in these areas at La Union non substantiated but who wants to test that theory?
10:04 Captain Dietmar the naval station is at 13 20.26 N 087 49.9 W
10:38 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Photo]
10:38 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram View from Isla Tigre!
11:56 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" That sounds great, especially the ramen! We transit on Saturday and plan to explore Panama City for a few days.
12:36 ORPHEUS - Tristan We are planning to arrive in Bonaire early next week from Guadeloupe. From what we read, we must have a reservation at the Harbor Village Marina to be able to check-in to the country. There is a minimum $400 deposit being asked.
Does this seem right?
13:21 Dreamer [null] Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913867,-79.527049&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:11 CuranderaSheri Hola! This is Sheri Murphy from Curandera. My husband Darryn has been on here a while, I just joined Line today. Looking forward to swapping info as we cruise into Central America soon!
14:22 RED ROVER-Alison We have been here almost a week and are really enjoying it too! We did go into Aguila de Osa (the hotel) and had dinner there (reservation only for anyone interested) and asked permission to tie to their dock which is busy with panga traffic. They were very cool about it and we have also hiked from there. We figured it was good form to give them some business before we asked for a favor. Very nice people! And dinner was great. Cocktails were also superb. We have also been landing our small tender (8.5 foot Achilles inflatable floor with a Torqeedo) without any issue to the south side of the main beach. This is a fun place to be and very pretty. Three of us Posse boats here right now - Mira, One Life and Red Rover. We are heading to Golfo Dulce tomorrow.
14:30 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Thanks all, we look forward to Drake already! Still a couple of days away, sorry to miss some of you, we head for Golfo Dulce after Drake as well.
14:34 RED ROVER-Alison Hope to see you along the way! And the snorkeling was great at Isla Cano by the way!
17:06 Sea Trial Dave [Marina Puesto del Sol] Chinandega Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.625854,-87.342337&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:59 TARA -Roel&Jacomine [Photo]
20:00 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Our first rainbow in over two years! Glowing in sunset light over Quepos this evening.
21:52 walt knot right Beautiful
22:22 LUMOS - Jeremiah @Captain Dietmar hey there. I can't get the Mexico - Pacific page of Goodnautical.com to load for me. I've tried several times over the last few weeks on my phone and computer with good cell signal. Is anyone else having this trouble? Could something be amiss with the site? Am I the problem? Thanks!.

Fri, 3/11/2022
07:12 Mira - Pam We also are having a great time in Drake bay! Headed to quepos tomorrow. Will u still be there? There are many tour operators in the little town. We had a FULL (11 hr) day tour of the Park yesterday - which included boat ride to the Park and hiking at two diff stations, swimming in waterfall - saw crocodile, boa, tapirs, sloth, toucan, viper. Many birds - really amazing! Headed to Isla Caño for snorkeling this morning! Drake Bay is awesome
07:35 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Municipal de San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.077237,-85.704349&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:37 BEATA Billy & Ruth We arrived in Bahia Salinas yesterday late morning. This is a good bay for anchoring in the Papagayos. Although the wind was high, the the anchorage was calm all day and through the night. Very pleasant.
07:51 Captain Dietmar will check with the developer
08:07 SV Blessed Life @Beata there are a couple of kitesurfing schools in that bay. Also, though we didn’t explore the lake Nicaragua, it is supposed to be awesome. Not just for kiting. I think Dietmar gave it a thumbs up in a write up.
08:09 Captain Dietmar keep reloading and wait
it eventually loads
08:32 LUMOS - Jeremiah Yeah but if I click on an anchorage for info then want to go back to the overview page the reloading and waiting process starts again. Its hard to research anchorages that way. My completely uneducated opinion is something is gumming up the gears on the site.
08:36 BAJA FOG Been years since we checked into Chiapas coming North ? Do you still have to drive back to the border to do it ? Or can it be done closer to the marina, asking for a friend.
08:37 Outventure juergen and Iris Right where you are, the wind is straight offshore, right? Or do you see anyone kitesurfing?
08:53 Captain Dietmar right click open Anchorage in New tab
09:15 LUMOS - Jeremiah Mmm good idea
10:01 DancingontheEdge Mel @Last Arrow Vincent @ORPHEUS - Tristan We we’re in Bonaire in November. I don’t remember a deposit. We obtained clear guidelines from the Marina. We used the phone and electronic messages and needed to be a bit persistent. There is a Fb group that is pretty helpful. The country is very protective of its marine park. No anchoring anywhere! It is a lovely place to visit and dive.
10:48 PP SV avant Still a trip to the border if you need a TIP.
13:03 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn @RED ROVER Kevin @SephinaJosh @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Rob Murray @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky was @Captain Dietmar @☸️ Outventure @Midnight B Richard @Rosie2 @Rosie2 @Road Less Traveled

13:06 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Finally in Mazatlan and working our way south to the canal. Does anyone know if a Mexico national parks permit is needed to day anchor and go ashore Isla Isabella between Mazatlan and San Blas ? Thanks
14:22 🦜🍹Kyrie Yes, it is. I've never seen any enforcement outside of the La Paz area on the parks pass FWIW.
14:36 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Ok, we will take our chances there. Thanks Kyrie
14:40 RED ROVER-Alison Anyone have an update about the "right to anchor" dispute around Hotel Cocodrillo in Puerto Jimenez (Costa Rica)?
14:50 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy We tried and were asked to move right away, and did. We just anchored in the main zone by the dock and took the dinghy to puntaarenitas beach with no problems.
14:53 RED ROVER-Alison Cool. Thank you!
14:59 PP SV avant We anchored of Isla Cavada in panama, and a speedboat came by to drop some hotel guests off on the beach. They then came over and asked us to up-anchor and move, as the people on the (public) beach wanted privacy. We told them we felt the same way and asked them to remove the hotel guests. ;)
15:00 Captain Dietmar haha
15:00 Dreamer @Rob Murray love it 👍
16:12 Sailfish - Brian I've had the same experience even with 4G. Using multiple tabs is somewhat helpful, but after viewing a couple of anchorages the whole thing freezes up.
16:15 walt knot right But did it work? Did you stay?
16:17 PP SV avant We stayed. And the boat gave us a wide berth when it came back to pick up the beach goers.
16:29 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Thanks for this! We have just departed Guadeloupe and expect to arrive Monday afternoon in Bonaire with the expected forecast winds.
19:30 Mira - Pam 🤣😂🤣😂
19:31 RED ROVER-Alison Love it! ❤️

Sat, 3/12/2022
07:26 EXIT Kris & Steve Can anyone give advice for how much clearing into Nicaragua is? We are leaving Panama soon and trying to plan our way north.
07:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Playa Nacazcolo] Guanacaste Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.628602,-85.675323&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:04 AZIMUTH - Ash [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642110,-85.653306&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:45 WildhoodDirk For all the marina Papagayo folks....is there a system in place there for filling propane cylinders? They send them away, or somewhere to take them ourselves in the area? If the marina sends them out, any idea how long it takes?
10:46 WildhoodDirk Thanks in advance
11:39 WildhoodDirk Also for the Papagayo folks....anyone have a line on a rental car for a day or two? Trying the usual outlets but seems it's a tad busy around here and they are all booked....
12:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:36 Samadhi [null] Contadora, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.619051,-79.037633&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:36 Samadhi Samadhi just passaged gulfo de Fonseca to perlas
12:47 Samadhi [Photo]
12:47 Samadhi Birth of a water spout on a squally morning. What's the saying about red sky in morning?!?!
12:59 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee The fee if you go through the Marina is 80 and it takes several days. We drove to the place in a rental car (45 min drive) but filled our tanks for 13 each. Concierge can give you the location. I forget the name but you go to Liberia and get on the freeway and you drive for about 30 minutes. Ask Sherry and Bob Davis on Nirvana. They can give you directions
13:01 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We did a monthly rental through Nelson at Adobe. We paid 800 for a month as opposed to 140 for two days with the service the marina sets up.
13:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very cool!
13:46 Sea Trial Dave @EXIT I believe it was about $56 and $106 to exit.
14:50 WildhoodDirk Thanks!
14:55 PP SV avant Puesta del Sol is more expensive because you pay some taxi fees.

15:30 EXIT Kris & Steve Thanks!
17:46 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Golfo Dulce was wonderful to us. We spent a month there visiting so many wonderful anchorages and met some great people that made our adventure truly memorable…food, hikes, secret waterfalls, wildlife, scuba, snorkeling, surfing, meditations, etc…
I hope your time there was as great as ours was…
19:11 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Hi Mira, we are leaving Sunday morning for Drake Bay, think we will just miss you. We had a great anchorage off Quepos point. Went to the MA park today, beautiful but busy. We did a hike around at the anchorage, saw many animals , monkeys agouti sloths and birds, more then we saw in MA. Adrian and his team on Playa Biesanz are very helpful and a good place to leave the dinghy. Thanks for all the info on Drake bay
19:13 TARA -Roel&Jacomine [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.404215,-84.167339&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:30 Sea Trial Dave @Rob Murray Yes. Whom ever is arriving or departing split the taxi fee for the officials to come to the marina.
19:39 Sea Trial Dave Hate to be negative Re Puesta del Sol but the shore power leaves much to be desired. Last three evenings power suddenly fluctuated between 240V and 165V causing my distribution transformer to loudly kick on and off before tripping the 50A breaker after about 15 seconds. Potential to damage equipment. We will be using generator from now on to back up our solar.
20:25 Randonnée @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky we may cross paths! We're heading north and will be near Islas Secas / Boca Chica in a week or two. After that, we are debating between a long push to Mexico (we need to be in Ixtapa in mid April, so the clock is ticking) or stop somewhere in between. I've heard it can be really expensive to clear in to Costa Rica, and I see you've been in and enjoyed Golfito (that's awesome!)... any chance you have some intel on clearing in there? We wouldn't do it if it costs a lot just to spend a few days there. Ah, decisions. All fun options. :)
20:39 Randonnée @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky -- oops! I just found all the great info on Good Nautical. :) https://goodnautical.com/costa-rica/port-of-entry/golfito
#noob
21:44 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Unnamed Road, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640232,-85.653237&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:47 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you @SV Blessed Life . Kite surfing does sound fun. And definitely looking forward to exploring around this area.
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23:30 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We had a wonderfully surprising day in Tapachula, Chiapas! Don’t miss the museum featuring the history and making of the Marimba. Live music, history and intense cultural experiences make this place a unique stop (and you can seriously shop…Home Depot, Walmart, Liverpool, Autozone and more!) Thank you Marina Chiapas!
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Sun, 3/13/2022
07:45 RED ROVER-Alison It is really lovely. We are anchored in Rincon and are delighted to be in a beautiful, still anchorage listening to the jungle sounds.
07:54 SV Blessed Life Any must see sites in Cartegna?
08:04 Samadhi Does Roger have a large vehicle? We are looking for a driver with pricesmart card but also need to bring the whole family (4 of us) and be able to haul back all the things we purchase.
08:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Got the oil. Thanks! No one has oil filters though. The fuel dock said the store did and the store said the fuel dock did. Grrrrr. Any idea where to purchase oil filters?
09:05 Ho’okipa-Lisa @Randonnée no worries. Enjoy your trip!!
09:05 SVAKIA-Rick On SVAKIA, Judy and I are planning to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana to renew our visas. This will be our first time doing this and we are wondering what is the easiest way to get this accomplished. We would appreciate it if someone who is experienced with this process could give us some tips.
09:20 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Photo]
09:20 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Photo]
09:21 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hauled this behemoth in 60 miles north of Zihuatanejo. Anyone know what type of fish? Looking through fish ID book and not finding so far
09:29 LUMOS - Jeremiah Ooh maybe a Crevalle Jack
09:35 DancingontheEdge Mel @SV Blessed Life The big fort. There used to be a hop on hop off type bus that took you around the sites. Ticket was for 2 days. A pretty reasonable way to get around it seemed. Cathedrals are pretty ornate in contrast to some other places. Watch your pockets
09:44 SV Blessed Life @DancingontheEdge Mel ok. Thx!
09:49 DancingontheEdge Mel @SV Blessed Life also there is a historical naval museum. The ladies skipped that to souvenir shop but the guys liked it
09:55 SV Blessed Life 👍
10:03 Sea Trial Dave @LUMOS - Jeremiah Golden or Cavali Jack. Unfortunately not good eating. Meat is very dark. Fun to catch though.
10:17 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks Dave!
10:28 PP SV avant Makes pretty good poke. Bleed it well first.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12870/ahi-poke-basic/
15:35 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16,:00 UTC for the Pacific
if there are time changes locally please adjust accordingly
21:12 Sailing Bohemia [Photo]
21:12 Sailing Bohemia [Photo]
21:13 Sailing Bohemia [Photo]
21:13 Sailing Bohemia [Photo]
21:13 Sailing Bohemia just a little Red tide in Costa Rica
21:14 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
21:14 RED ROVER Kevin Beautiful down here in Costa Rica! Come on down!
21:15 Sailing Bohemia we are! cannot wait..
21:16 RED ROVER Kevin Oh I know! We still have the cheese dip waiting for you guys!

Mon, 3/14/2022
07:21 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Yes to the naval museum. Hi Mel!
08:00 SV Blessed Life 👍👍
08:14 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Calle Diego de Mazariegos 28, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.737022,-92.637619&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:25 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Isla Espíritu Santo] BCS Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.433029,-110.371970&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:38 RED ROVER-Alison Good morning! Thank you for all of this helpful information. Do you have contact info for Carlos? Gracias!
08:41 RED ROVER-Alison Oops. Found it. Sorry!
08:43 DreamCatcher Henri Group voice call started.
08:47 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [null] The Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.942007,-73.682529&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:48 DreamCatcher Henri Group call ended.
08:48 DreamCatcher Henri Group voice call started.
08:49 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 8RPF+G2F, Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335857,-82.177672&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:53 Katmandu - Terry [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.700141,-92.395229&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:54 Captain Dietmar weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in 30 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and in 60 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:54 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren Marina de santa Marta
https://goo.gl/maps/DSDt5sgNCGm48Hg6A
08:55 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 Rainbow’s End, Chris [null] Manzana 5 Lote 30 Sector P Marina Chahué, 70989 Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763497,-96.121182&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:14 RED ROVER-Alison [null] 245, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.696904,-83.479012&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:15 INDEPENDENCE - Richard [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698826,-92.393057&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:15 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642535,-85.653663&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:15 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641176,-85.653958&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 walt knot right [null] Boulder Knolls Rd, Escondido, CA 92026, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.231583,-117.140534&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:23 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Unnamed Road, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640258,-85.653122&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:33 INVICTUSjeff [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:34 Sailfish - Brian [null] P.º del Pescador 81, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.636943,-101.559140&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:37 AZIMUTH - Ash Offering scrappy burgee repair at Marina Papagayo and wherever Azimuth goes next.
09:37 AZIMUTH - Ash [Photo]
09:39 Midnight B Richard [null] La Paz Department, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.305559,-88.902379&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:41 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina I believe he has a van as well. (Or SUV). If not, and he doesnt have a cousin with one, I do have the name of someone else we've used.
09:41 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Playa Caleta De Campos] Caleta de campos, Michoacán de Ocampo Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.074760,-102.752482&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:43 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Echo the bleeding well first. It also makes good fish cakes.
09:44 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina https://www.comekitewithus.com/blog/the-best-jack-crevalle-recipe-ever
09:44 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [null] 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=39.296787,-76.593576&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748957,-105.378428&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:59 Samadhi [null] Flamenco Marina, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913524,-79.520764&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:21 Gitana-Hugo [null] JHH7+FCX, La Victoria, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.628467,-85.436440&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:31 Sea Trial Toni [null] NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.625198,-87.341951&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:33 SVBoundless [null] Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.427267,-84.168992&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:36 Rick [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.494087,-78.671385&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:38 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn [El Cid Marina Beach] Avenides Cameron Sabalo S/N 82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268236,-106.464902&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:38 Randonnée [null] Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.583725,-79.019971&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:50 Sea Trial Dave [Marina Puesto del Sol] Chinandega Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.625854,-87.342337&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:50 SV Chimera Group call ended.
12:42 Mira - Pam Glad you found it! We were hiking Manuel Antonio this morning!
12:55 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:00 SV Early Bird- Peter @RED ROVER Kevin heading to Costa Rica in two weeks. Where are you now? Link to follow you guys?
13:04 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
13:04 SV Blessed Life Works both sides of the canal. Email him he said.
13:30 Colibri David&Aska Anyone have experience Q-flagging in Nothern Costa Rica on the Pacific side? We are heading to Nicaragua from Panama but figure we will have to stop and wait for the Papagayo winds in order to proceed. Can we wait there without checking in to CR? Where exactly is a good spot to do that?
13:41 PP SV avant Bahia st Elena. Whether q flagging of checking in, most folks duck in here for a place to wait out the weather.

#Navionics #BoatingApp
https://boating.page.link/73Nqk1HRk77amxbD7
13:47 PP SV avant Missing sailor in sea of Cortez. If you’re in the area, keep a sharp eye out.

https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/search-underway-for-missing-sailor-sea-of-cortez/
13:50 Colibri David&Aska Thank you!
13:52 Pit Pony Fred & Judi We just spent 2 weeks day sailing North along the coast of Costa Rica from Panama without clearing in. We didn’t go ashore and only anchored in locations without port officials. We encountered the coast guard on 3 occasions. They came alongside for a look, gave us a wave and continued on.
13:53 Colibri David&Aska Thank you, this is helpful!
14:00 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley I’m just south of that area, but working my way north. I’ve seen the announcements, and will certainly keep an eye out. Currently sailing north, just west of Isla Espiritu Santo.
14:02 walt knot right Regarding the boat that was towed to Vista Mar Marina. The boat name is zarzagan. Three people on board, no children. Boat was towed 16 miles. All are safe. I believe the captain's name is Monique
14:29 Captain Dietmar zarzagan is on the Panamá pisse vessel 317
14:29 Captain Dietmar no tracking though
15:03 walt knot right I did not know that
15:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila We were tied up next to Zarzagan at La Playita, et mais oui Monique is the master of that vessel
16:28 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you Walt for the intel. From what I heard, it was a tough experience. Glad to know they are safe. From what you gather, is there anything the captain could have done differently?
16:34 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Btw, a big shoutout to Marina Buenaventura manager Emilio for calling in the mayday hail on vhf 16 and notifying the Panama Navy while everyone else was asleep or standing by…did I get that right Rob?
16:51 walt knot right Unfortunately I have no details
18:24 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Mirador Grutas De Tolantongo] 42374 Cardonal, Hidalgo Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.629031,-98.987926&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:49 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Thanks for letting us know Walt. We love Monique and are relieved to hear all is okay! 💕
19:10 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
19:16 RED ROVER Kevin This jumped 4'+ to make it in to Red Rover! Gold medal champ!
19:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
19:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We just landed in Guatemala City on a plane all for us with a view as awesome as our Airbnb apartment! Cheers to Gallo beer and all the adventures to come! Who knew we would be the only people on our flight from Tapachula, Chiapas to Guatemala City?! We were escorted to our plane and had an incredible flight through clouds and into the city with a terrific landing. Wow!!! TAG airlines is worth researching for another way to travel in Mexico and Central America!
https://www.tag.com.gt/en/
We’re going to Antigua tomorrow…stay tuned!
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19:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Video]
19:33 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
19:34 ALKA - Julius This came in while crossing Golfo de Nycoya today
19:49 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky You inspire us Nicole!!
19:50 Dreamer @ALKA - Julius what is it?
19:52 ALKA - Julius https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_sierra
19:53 CuranderaDarryn [Location]
19:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky And how did it taste Julius?
20:08 RED ROVER Kevin Hi Early Bird... are you after our sat tracking page?
https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/RedRover/
20:17 ALKA - Julius Pretty similar to king mackerel or spanish mackrel. White meat, juicy and more oily than mahi-mahi. Cooked half of it on grill with just salt, pepper and some garlic powder. Was too much for 3 people.
20:18 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
20:21 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We did golden jack in a homemade sesame seed/soya sauce recipe and it was awesome
23:30 SV Early Bird- Peter @RED ROVER Kevin @RED ROVER Kevin yes on sat tracking page. Thanks

Tue, 3/15/2022
08:27 Mar Y Sol Bob @Last Arrow Vincent uh on TV @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky @Samadhi @CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram
08:33 Samadhi I'm missing something... What are we tagged for?
09:10 wonoma - chris Does anyone have the contact info for Ralf in San Jan del Sur, Nicaragua. I remember seeing it but can't find it now.
09:26 PP SV avant Nicaralph@gmail.com
09:29 wonoma - chris Thank you very much
09:35 wonoma - chris Where exactly did you have to go there to check out. We are on our way to do that tomorrow
11:02 Captain Dietmar [null] 696Q+F7P, Provincia de Guanacaste, Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.210686,-85.610879&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:02 Captain Dietmar 90 day tourist visa renewal cha cha going over the border and back
11:24 SV Blessed Life Let us know how it goes.
11:25 ALKA - Julius Waving to @Mira - Pam from 2 miles offshore, will take your place at the anchorage S of Quepos today ;)
11:44 Mira - Pam We see you! Enjoy Quepos. Had dinner last night at De La Finca. Delicious!
11:58 WildhoodDirk Port Captains office is right at the end of the massive decrepit pier (old Chiquita dock)....can't miss the office, I'll grab the Port captains contact, stand by
11:58 WildhoodDirk It goes very smoothly if you send all the required paperwork before you arrive.
12:03 WildhoodDirk [File]
12:05 WildhoodDirk Dinghy landing can be sketchy...depending on state of swell and tide. You can arrange a panga to shore through Omar...if he has your paperwork in advance he will have it all set and ready to go, then walk you around town to the various offices involved ...very friendly, very easy!
12:25 ALKA - Julius [Photo]
12:25 ALKA - Julius Doesn't look like we are going to any restaurants soon...
13:23 Mira - Pam Whoa! That's big!!
13:24 Mira - Pam Waving to @🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt @🦜🍹Fiona / SV Matilda from next door in Bahia Herradura!
13:47 PP SV avant https://mexicodailypost.com/2022/02/25/former-prison-islands-islas-marias-will-open-to-the-public-in-april/
13:47 Dreamer Does anyone have the link to west marine to join the pro with panama posse?
13:48 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/westmarine
13:49 Dreamer Thanks Dietmar
13:50 Dreamer Still downloading charts lol, been at it two days now
14:17 Dreamer Anyone took a taxi to get propane in LaPlayita? If so, did you have usa bottles?
14:24 PP SV avant
Use Uber, seems to work better
Notes on propane:

Propane tanks CANNOT be filled inside Panama City: They must be taken to either the town of Chilibre (between Panama City and Colon) or La Chorrera (across the Bridge of the Americas). Panagas and Tropigas are the providers. Propane purchased in Panama will burn dirty, because it is a propane/butane mix, but it is OK to use and will not damage your system. The pressure will be lower through the whole range of temperatures due to the propane/butane mix. The “fullness” of the tank is done by weight or volume using an OPD (overfill protection device). The “fullness” should be determined by weight, but frequently is done by volume using the OPD as the guide.
TANK REFILLS
With a half-full bottle you only pay for what is going in (and the transport); 1 lb / 0.45 kg costs around 50 cents (04/2017). To refill and keep your existing tank, you have several options:
1. Cruiser Organized Propane-run: Contact Benjamin @ +507-6090-6006 He has a team which collects tanks from all over the city, gets them filled and returns them.
Be sure to put your boat name on your tank for identification purposes! If the tank appears to be rotten it will not been accepted by the propane plant for filling.
2. Take a taxi to Chilibre (around 1h trip). There is both a Tropigas and a Panagas outlet in the town of Chilibre. Be sure to dress appropriately, as there is a dress code to enter the facility. You must wear long pants, closed toed shoes and a shirt with sleeves (short or long sleeves). Any other attire and you will not be allowed into the facility. Expect the taxi trip to be about $30 to $35 round trip.
3. Call Oliver Yacht Services (under “Canal-Agents”). Will pick up gas bottles and fuel tanks, have them filled and deliver them back same or next day.
4. Options for DIY:
(a) Leave your tank at the Panama City Tropigas location, at the intersection of Transistmica and Tumba Muerto (bus stop nearby) across from the national brewery, for them to send to Chilibre for filling. Will take 2-4 days before your tank is available for pickup.
(b) take your tank to the Panagas location on Via Simon Bolivar, Tel 244-0321. Take the Metro and get out at "San Miguelito", The Panagas sign is visible from the station - take the overpass to the south, walk 300m to the station to fill the tank overnight. (Be aware that filled gas tanks are not allowed on public transportation!)
14:26 Dreamer @Rob Murray awesome thanks Rob, i don’t mind paying, we might have three cruiser splitting the cost so won’t be bad
16:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky That’s amazing info Captain Murray!!!

One more thought, at least here in the wilds of the pacific side of Panama, near Vista Mar and Buenaventura, Novey hardware has a propane exchange. I’ve actually seen it, but it’s for 5 gallon tanks…. In a pinch, this may be an acceptable alternative? Maybe?
16:38 PP SV avant Same stuff inside the tanks. The question is will the exchange tanks fit your propane locker?
16:43 PP SV avant And if you Google tropigas and panagas, you’ll probably find there are locations out that way too.
16:59 walt knot right Be careful, Panamanian connectors are different
17:34 wonoma - chris Hey thank you very much for your time and effort. Much appreciated
17:34 Dreamer @Rob Murray where is best to Uber from LaPlayita?
17:37 PP SV avant Anywhere there. The app geo locates you.
17:38 Dreamer @Rob Murray chilibre??
17:40 Captain Dietmar U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2022-005

Threat Type: GPS Interference & AIS Spoofing
Geographic Area: Various

 

 

2. Issue: Instances of significant GPS interference have been reported worldwide in the maritime
domain. This interference can result in lost or inaccurate GPS signals affecting bridge
navigation, GPS-based timing, and communications equipment (include satellite
communications equipment). Over the last six months, areas from which multiple instances have
been reported include the eastern and central Mediterranean Sea, specifically in the vicinity of
the Suez Canal, Cyprus, Malta, and Istanbul, in the Persian Gulf near Dammam, KSA, and off
the coast of Brazil. The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) web page,
https://go.usa.gov/xMZ2q, contains a chronological list of recently reported GPS problems.
Additionally, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) are open, unencrypted, and unprotected
radio systems intended to operate on non-secure VHF-FM channels. As such, AIS signals can be
spoofed, resulting in incorrect or missing AIS data.

3. Guidance: Exercise caution when underway and prior to getting underway. The NAVCEN and
NATO Shipping Center websites contain information regarding effective navigation practices for
vessels experiencing GPS interference. The information reaffirms safe navigation practices when
experiencing GPS interference, provides useful details on reporting disruptions, and is intended
to generate further discussion within the maritime community about other disruption mitigation
practices and procedures. This guidance also recommends reporting such incidents in real time;
noting critical information such as the location (latitude/longitude), date, time, and duration of
the outage/disruption; and providing photographs or screen shots of equipment failures
experienced to facilitate analysis. The NAVCEN information is available at:
https://mariners.coastguard.blog/2017/09/21/9212017-good-navigation-practices-how-one-
vessel-master-managed-safe-navigation-during-a-gps-outage/.

NATO Shipping Center
information is available at https://shipping.nato.int/nsc/page10303037.

AIS devices do not inherently have virus or malware protection, so cyber security best practices
against hacking should be adhered to if you connect your AIS to a network or update it using
removable electronic devices (e.g. USB drives). AIS, while an invaluable situational tool, should
never be solely relied upon for collision avoidance or navigational decision-making.

4. Contact Information: Maritime GPS disruptions or anomalies should be reported immediately
to the NAVCEN at https://go.usa.gov/xQBaw or via phone at 703-313-5900, 24-hours a day.

NAVCEN will further disseminate reported instances of GPS interference to the NATO Shipping
Center.
Should you encounter ghost or fake AIS targets, please report them to the NAVCEN at
https://go.usa.gov/xzCnV

 

17:41 PP SV avant Depends on your timing. You drop off and pick up a day or more later depending on location (see above).
18:08 Dreamer @Rob Murray kk thanks
20:59 WildhoodDirk We were able to have a taxi driver take our cylinders and gasoline Jerry cans and have them all filled (2 boats) and back later that same day... unfortunately I don't have the contact info as the other boat organized it. Was not very expensive...I'd ask around a bit if you are around Las Brisas or La Playita..

Wed, 3/16/2022
03:12 Dreamer @WildhoodDirk awesome thanks 👍
05:27 Jetlag Gerald We want to leave our boar from June to October in Columbia.
Is there anything special paperworkwise to consider? Any comments/suggestions welcome
Gerald
SY Jetlag in Martinique
06:09 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Whatsapp Javier. He’s a wonderful taxi we used exclusively while at La Playita and Las Brisas. His number is +507 6188 5007
06:10 LUMOS - Jeremiah This is cool. It's going to be like the Mexican Alcatraz! I wonder if they will allow cruising boats to anchor there as well or just licensed tour boats.
06:28 Dreamer @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed Awesome thanks 👍
08:32 SV Blessed Life I’m looking for a recommendation for a Bahamas cruising guide. Something y’all have tested.
What I have is “Dozier’s Water Way Guide 2010”. That was given to us. Maybe this is good enough?
08:50 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:51 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:51 Captain Dietmar [null] JHM7+864, Los Cerros, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.633750,-85.436700&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:52 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
09:05 Last Arrow Vincent Does anyone have a contact in Quepos that could re & re a curved pilothouse window on a Nordhavn ?
09:09 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
09:16 Captain Dietmar canvas repairs in liberia
Canvas melendez liberia
+50689128824
09:26 PP SV avant 7.3 earthquake in Fukushima Japan. Slight possibility of effects pacific side Mexico and Central America. Watch out for bulletins.
09:30 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
09:30 RED ROVER-Alison Try talking to the boat yard at Marina Pez Vela (Quepos)
09:41 WildhoodDirk You want the "Explorer Chartbooks" for the Bahamas. Believe it's still in three volumes to cover all of the Bahamas and they are amazing. Not cheap, but the best I've seen or used for the area ...
09:45 PP SV avant Shaping one to fit is a real challenge. Can Nordhavn supply, or connect you with their original supplier for the part? Your best bet is going back to the original mold for that.
10:22 PP SV avant EVALUATION
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* AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.3 OCCURRED
NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN AT 1437 UTC ON
WEDNESDAY MARCH 16 2022.

* BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA... THE TSUNAMI THREAT FROM THIS
EARTHQUAKE HAS NOW PASSED.

TSUNAMI THREAT FORECAST...UPDATED
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* THERE IS NO LONGER A TSUNAMI THREAT FROM THIS EARTHQUAKE.

11:01 DancingontheEdge Mel @SV Blessed Life Explorer Charts. Good information. The. Waypoints are important for navigation also
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11:10 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Antigua, Guatemala is as incredible as they say! We’re at an amazing Airbnb Casa Flores: https://abnb.me/84QXZlcTrob
The volcano really erupts on a regular basis. The town is beautiful and the food is delicious. We’re loving this experience and highly recommend a trip here.
11:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
11:43 SV Blessed Life @DancingontheEdge Mel ok thx. !
11:49 RED ROVER-Alison Anyone have any intel on current diesel prices (after the war in Ukraine began) on the Pacific side, Panama? Gracias. $4.28/gallon in Golfito, Costa Rica
12:42 ALKA - Julius I found an old Yachtsman's guide Bahamas as a leftover somewhere in West Indies but my favorite was Aqua maps app (at least on Android) where you could buy and download raster charts for offline usage which were way more accurate than Navionics and it had also community edits which had latest updates and contacts as well.
13:27 SV Chimera @pathfinder up Nicolle We flew to Tikal and took the night walking tour to the temples and watched and listened to the jungle waking up siting on one of the temples. Unforgettable!
13:28 SV Chimera [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.506279,-79.021189&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:28 Dreamer @RED ROVER-Alison was 4.65 here at LaPlayita today, shelter bay was less than $4 last week.
13:31 SV Blessed Life @ALKA - Julius ok I’ll check out the App, thx!
So, just to confirm - you used those charts?
13:32 SV Chimera On the east side of isla Del Rey , las Perlas in proximity to Isla Elephantes there is a dangerous rock awash marked on Navionics but not captured by our satellite images even though closer to land than Elephantes. Be aware.
13:33 ALKA - Julius They migrated paper charts to the app
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13:35 SV Blessed Life @ALKA - Julius
13:35 SV Blessed Life Is that it ?
13:35 ALKA - Julius Yes, that's the one
13:36 SV Blessed Life 👍down loading now.
13:39 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you!
13:49 SV Blessed Life @ALKA - Julius well “dang” how cool is this ?! Bob is downloading the needed charts as I type. Thx so much. Just can’t have enough nav 🛠 tools!

Have you used open CPN? For the Caribbean ?
13:53 ALKA - Julius Glad you like it. Yes, OpenCPN is my backup nav tool, especially with all those mbtiles from chartlocker, at least for Pacific side
14:07 Samadhi We paid $4.15/ gallon at Flamenco yesterday
14:11 Samadhi Wow, .50 difference between yesterday and today between la playita and flamenco.
14:11 SV Blessed Life We paid 3.80 at SBM. Last week.
14:11 SV Blessed Life A liter.
14:12 SV Blessed Life No- per gallon.
14:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler $5.50 in Bocas
14:14 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks for the pricing intel everyone! We are going to top off here at Banana Bay and hedge against the increases that may be arriving.
14:55 Last Arrow Vincent @Rob Murray thanks Bob I have the replacement window from the factor, just needing someone to do the re & re
16:55 WildhoodDirk Price per barrel just dropped 30 percent this morning....should start reflecting at the pumps....
17:35 RED ROVER-Alison Good news!
18:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Flying to Tikal in a couple of days and deciding between sunset and sunrise tour! Thank you for your input, we’re so looking forward to it!
19:46 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Many relationships were fostered on the top of Temple #4 in Tikal… we enjoyed it at sunrise, but we self guided with an alpine start. I recall the matron at DePlooy’s telling me years ago she consummated her 5th child there at sunrise;-))
20:47 SV Chimera Walking there in the night with flashlights and sitting in total silence till the first stirrings of the jungle with the crack of dawn was incredible.
20:49 SV Chimera Not to mention all the consummating
23:11 walt knot right Has anyone heard any information about the catamaran named Cat. I understand that Bill Ausin is the owner from Marina del Rey..
23:12 walt knot right The boat that went aground in Laredo (I think)

Thu, 3/17/2022
03:47 PP SV avant There was some info on a Facebook group, but no updates seen yet.

https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/2022/03/14/#search-underway-for-missing-sailor-sea-of-cortez
07:04 Captain Dietmar lat and long ?
07:14 Moken M&M Hello we are Mark & Mary on Moken a 2016, Dufour 512. We are sailing north back home to California from Panamá. We transited the canal into the Pacific March 13&14. We hope to meet some of you along the way.
07:41 Captain Dietmar welcome to the Panamá Posse please drop your location pin into the chatroom and check https://panamaposse.com/tracking to find vessels near you
07:41 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640979,-85.653763&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:54 LUMOS - Jeremiah Morning! We were bound for Barra de Navidad from Zihuatanejo, but the weather and wind gods decided we need to make a stopover in Manzanillo for a few days. Anyone have any good reccomendations for activities, tours, or restaurants in the area? Is it worth taking boat into Las Hadas Marina or just pay a dingy dock fee?
07:56 PP SV avant Welcome to the Posse! (And you’ve met some of us already!)
08:51 Ho’okipa-Lisa Vincent, the Yard @ Marina Pez Vela is run by Justin Seyler - great guy! His paint & glass mananger is Heiner, but the guy who's goi ng to do the work is Maylon. Maylon is excellent and somewhere between a journeman and a master craftsman. If your job requires carbon or metal work, Justin will contract with Cody. Cody is outstandy and can do anything and everything. He has a fabrication shop that first class. Good luck and please send me photos.
08:53 Sailfish - Brian The snorkeling out at Ensenada Carrizal is some of the best I've seen in Mexico.

The marina at Las Hadas is mostly med moored charter sport fishing boats, the anchorage outside is only a 5 min dingy ride.

The Oasis on the beach in Santiago Bay is a good place for Sushi at the bar.
08:54 Last Arrow Vincent Ok thanks I have been speaking with Justin and he said they don’t have the capability to re & re the window , they use contractors from Florida, that he will contact for me
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08:57 Ho’okipa-Lisa Welcome. What are your plans for the next 10 days?
09:00 Ho’okipa-Lisa That doesn't sound right. From what you described, I think they can fix it. May I suggest you have Justin come to your ship and come up with some ideas...
09:04 Last Arrow Vincent That’s the plan and in the meantime started by to com I ate with additional service suppliers as I getting tiered of carrying this big wooden box with the replacement window LOL
09:05 SV Chimera @ Captain Dietmar 8 24.947 and 78 49.049
09:05 Last Arrow Vincent Sorry yes that the plan and also starting to communicate with other service providers in Fl just in case, getting tried of carrying this big wooden box with the replacement window
09:09 Ho’okipa-Lisa Cody is the MacGyver of Quepos. He and Justin are close friends. Cody can do this!!
09:21 Moken M&M We will head to Las Perlas Saturday for a bit then north toward Costa Rica
09:23 Samadhi [Photo]
09:23 Samadhi Samadhi transiting NB 3/28
09:26 walt knot right Thanks Rob
09:30 Ho’okipa-Lisa Copy. We'll be in Las Perlas March 23rd for 3-4 weeks. I'll keep an eye out for the M&Ms!!! BTW, do you scuba dive?
09:31 Moken M&M Mark does. I, Mary, don’t. We are in La playita marina currently. B20.
09:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa We are in Rio Hato heading south
09:34 Ho’okipa-Lisa We have tanks and compressor...think about diving with us?
09:36 Moken M&M Nice. Thanks. We have two tanks no compressor. Beer ->air ? 🙏🏼
09:38 Ho’okipa-Lisa sounds like a plan, we just have to find a site...
09:42 Moken M&M Roger that. We’ll scope out a few places when we get there.
09:43 CuranderaSheri We just anchored by Las Hadas and paid the dingy dock fee and it worked out great. Restaurants right there on the pier. Not much to see in town but they do have a large market. We didn’t look into yours though.
10:05 LUMOS - Jeremiah Thanks!
10:05 LUMOS - Jeremiah 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
10:18 SV Blessed Life @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky what kind of compressor do you have?
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10:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We anchored in the bay of Santiago and loved the restaurant Oasis beach Club http://www.oasisoceanclub.com.mx/v2/EN/ tell them Pathfinder says hello! Diego will take great care of you and the kids!
10:23 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Also at the anchorage is a shipwreck to check out and a laguna that’s fun to watch all the locals enjoy water without waves you can into.
10:24 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole La boquita is the name of the beach and has great protection for anchoring.
10:25 Ho’okipa-Lisa Nuvair
10:25 PP SV avant "Information of General Interest"
Decree 025 of February 22, 2022, through which the ENTRY OF TOURISTS AND NON-RESIDENTS TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF PROVIDENCIA AND SANTA CATALINA ISLANDS IS OPENING and other provisions are adopted.
ARTICLE 1: OPENING AND ENTRY OF TOURISTS AND NON-RESIDENTS TO THE TERRITORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PROVIDENCIA AND SANTA CATALINA: The entry of tourists and non-residents of the territory of the Municipality of Providencia and Santa Catalina Islands is established, in accordance with the consideration part of the this administrative act, establishing the date of general opening on June 23, 2022, in accordance with the provisions of Decree 2762 of 1991.
10:30 PP SV avant Apparently anchorages in the BVIs my be less crowded with charter boats now.

https://bvinews.com/customs-detains-over-100-vessels-at-the-moorings-for-non-compliance/?
13:35 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" I didn't realize you were heading to Perlas so soon ! No chance of stop in Taboga first?
13:53 LUMOS - Jeremiah You don't mess with Her Majesty's Customs and her Symposiums!!
14:12 Moken M&M Yes. We are at the marina until Saturday. We’re our right now but will be back in an hour or so. You guys are welcome to stop by for a drink later if you’d like.
15:00 Busy Bee - Dan Is there a morning cruisers net in bara navidad,mx?
15:45 Sv Firefly Brenda Ted Yes. M-sat 9am ch22
15:47 Busy Bee - Dan Great.thx
16:03 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.354568,-80.111985&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:07 Moken M&M [Photo]
16:32 SV Chimera [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.490781,-79.045657&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:41 ALKA - Julius Does exist a place in Costa Rica where I could buy some #2 awg lugs and a diesel jerry can?
20:46 PP SV avant Hobo is worth a shot. In cocos.

Distribuidora el Jobo
+506 2670 0515
https://maps.google.com?q=Distribuidora%20el%20Jobo,%20Coco,%20Guanacaste%20Province,%20Costa%20Rica&ftid=0x8f9e299e437e77ad:0x85460a7b8c4fe128&hl=en-GB&gl=ca&entry=gps&lucs=s2se,a2
21:06 SV Chimera Suenos probably also

Fri, 3/18/2022
07:43 BIJOU - Tanner Good morning! Anyone hanging around shelter bay? It would be great to hang with some posse peeps. We will be transiting tomorrow(I heard we will be in the lock with S/V conversations). Also, anyone know what this is? Pargo?
07:43 BIJOU - Tanner [Photo]
07:46 Dreamer @BIJOU - Tanner could be, we caught a pargo, looked like that, great eating. Btw, we are in LaPlayita but leaving for the del Rey islands today. Good luck on the transit, a lot of Panama posse members at shelter.
07:48 BIJOU - Tanner Great thanks! Yes great eating indeed.
07:58 Randonnée Has anyone cleared in to Mexico in Zihuatenejo? We’d love to hear your experience if so; we can connect offline. Noonsite mentions a lengthier process than other places plus “fees” but no further details… TIA!
07:59 Last Arrow Vincent @Randonnée is Zihuat your first port of entry into MX ?
08:06 Randonnée We are evaluating it to be, yes.
08:11 Last Arrow Vincent @Randonnée ok I just checked in there from another port in Mexico so didn’t need to get a TIP as I already had one. That said it did cost 500 pesos to check in and another 500 Pesos to check out. Port Captian signs the documents only came in to sign every other day “due to Covid” when we checked in / out about a month ago.
08:14 Randonnée Well that doesn’t sound that bad! Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼
08:15 Last Arrow Vincent @Randonnée I just don’t know what it takes in Zihuat to get your TIP
08:19 Randonnée We are in Las Perlas now and also have dive tanks, haven’t gone diving here yet though. (No compressor so we limit use). Any chance you and @Moken would be interested in meeting up in Islas Secas later this month? Been hearing good things about diving up there! Are you in Costa Rica now? (Btw M&M, hi!)
08:30 Outventure juergen and Iris If you are looking for a dive guide for islas secas, Carlos out of Boca Chica is probably the best contact. He will also be able to bring additional tanks.
+507 6600 6191
There is a rock easterly of islas secas “la bruja” where they also go sometimes.
08:32 SVAKIA-Rick The Bandarras Bay Net is at 8:30AM M- Sat
08:33 Moken M&M Hola Diana. We are probably La playita tomorrow. Probably to Las Perlas for les crowds. Do you need anything from the store? Heading to RIBA Smith today.
08:36 Outventure juergen and Iris @Randonnée may i ask why you are considering to check in there?
I am planning our route up north from Panama and am interested in any considerations. From where are you planning to go there?
08:50 Randonnée It is multiple factors, but mainly time. We need to be in N Sea of Cortez at the end of May, and are considering a longer offshore passage direct from Panama to “just get to MX” and relax vs multiple multi-day hops (bashing) up the coast and dealing with more immigration check-ins for relatively short stays. We also have friends suggesting they might fly in to Zihuatenejo on holiday for a meetup. (They might even be able to bring our TIP if we do it online and have it mailed to their house). It’s all balancing trade-offs, and we haven’t landed on a final plan yet…
08:53 Randonnée Woo hoo! Sent you a WhatsApp 🤓
09:01 Outventure juergen and Iris Ok. Thanks. I thought there may be routing / weather / wind considerations that i should take into account as well 😉

09:11 Ho’okipa-Lisa Sorry, but we already spent a month in the Secas and Coiba. We are head south to Las Perlas. BTW, the Secas have stong currents. We tried an anchor dive with our tender and failed. Be aware - very, very strong currents.
09:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yes, indeed - Carlos is my new best friend in Panama. He has an underwater post office box in each dive spot and his dive boats are good. His rate is $250 USD PP per day, and that's just the way the mop flops!!
09:30 WildhoodDirk Diving Coiba out of Santa Catalina....I can recommend "Panama Dive Center".... Sabina and Camilo are top notch! Pretty sure it was $145/day/person....that's 3 dives.
09:31 WildhoodDirk Lots of sharks and rays!
09:58 PP SV avant We’re here, on the hard. AVANT, across from the office.
10:51 ORPHEUS - Jonathan We are heading to Cartagena towards the end of
April for 5 weeks. Leaving our boat there to head home for a 2 weeks and also planning to explore the city and area. Before we book, we would love to hear the Posse’s experiences at Club Nautico or Club de Pesca marinas! Thanks.
11:19 Randonnée We have decided to target Acapulco in the end, due to the TIP. The only routing consideration is it does/can put you farther out from the Tehuantepec wind impact if needed. Missing lots of great stuff in between though! 😭 Hoping to retrace southbound in a few years :)
11:43 Outventure juergen and Iris Ok. Got it ;) . We definitely want to surf in oaxaca and also check the bays of huatulco ;)
11:47 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Please please, pretty please check out the bays of Huatulco!
12:04 Aegis, Mary/Ian I’m researching cell phone service providers. We will be leaving Mexico in about 7-10 days for Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. I’m not interested in roaming as we are heavy data users. I am also not interested in USA providers such as GoogleFi for reasons previously discussed on Line.

So, is there one provider that spans across central american countries or am I looking at a new sim for each country that we visit?

Thanks
Ian
12:07 Dreamer @Aegis, Mary/Ian T-Mobile works great for us, until they threaten to cut us off lol, but so far they haven’t. We get warning at about 2/3 months out of the country under heavy roaming. If your lucky landing on buying sims at each country, make sure you phone is unlocked. In panama the cheap $5 unlimited sims per week worked on both android and apple, but only android could be used as hotspot. Good luck.
12:07 PP SV avant Claro is pretty good in Central America. Get the sim in El Salvador or Guatemala and it roams well regionally. But location matters, for instance claro is terrible in shelter bay (but Tigo is ok).

Generally Mexican sims roam poorly, and the Central American ones do better.
12:14 Randonnée Sounds awesome. 😎 Where do you plan to check in at?
12:15 Randonnée One more note on Tigo for Panamá, if you go to an actual Tigo store you can get a monthly unlimited sim for $39 that does work as a hotspot. We started with the $5 weekly and then moved on to the monthly “postpago” plan. It’s been pretty good!
12:43 SV Blessed Life @ORPHEUS - Jonathan hey Orpheus- we’re getting ready to depart for Cartegna. Could be there next week. We will fill you in on details at that point. But, we booked Club de Pesca due to overwhelming recent reports of issues pertaining to other vessels underway in the marina Club Nautico, causing a lot of turbulence at the docks. FYI.
13:28 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Hey guys, thanks for letting us know. Will await your feedback!
13:33 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" We spent several months in Club de Pesca. We left the boat for a month to go back to Canada and for weeks to travel within the country last summer. Very good experience. Excellent security.
13:34 Sea Trial Dave [Marina Papagayo] J8RV+HVC, Culebra : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641436,-85.655368&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:39 Dreamer @Randonnée we did that with two, they kept cutting us off after 2 weeks 😂
13:50 Busy Bee - Dan We spent a month in club de pesca and left the boat to travel inland for a few weeks. No concerns with security. Náutico seemed unprotected from constant boat wakes. We walked by a few times and saw boats rolling somewhat in the slips. The facilities at pesca werent much to write home about, wifi was decent. We didn't care too much about the facilities since it was just a place to leave the boat.
14:06 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Thanks, Mel. We are fellow Canadians! I’ve read your blog on Columbia and it’s very helpful.

18:03 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.875645,-85.522750&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:40 PP SV avant https://www.infobae.com/en/2022/03/18/italian-tourist-dies-attacked-by-shark-on-colombian-caribbean-island/

Sat, 3/19/2022
06:28 RED ROVER-Alison Red Rover is underway to Panama! Sharing our check-out at Banana Bay with Gabriela - super easy and less than an hour and a half. $200 fee. If you use their services and eat at the restaurant, no charge for the dinghy dock, depositing trash, etc. Panama Posse rate for the dock is $1.75/ft including power, water and taxes (uncertain if this changes with LOA, we are 58 feet). Diesel was $4.28/gallon all-in.
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06:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Lake Atitlan in Guatemala got us back on the water and we got to visit the villages around the lake by boat. It’s a special place in the world and we recommend staying at Jenna’s River Bed and Breakfast to be close enough to town but hanging in the jungle in a classy yurt. The full moon with the volcano view was a highlight for sure! https://jennasriverbedandbreakfast.com/
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06:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Beautiful!
06:58 Lola Doug How do you share location
07:03 Lola Doug Applause goes out to Dietmar. He helped me with final steps on open CPN I relied HEAVILY on that when coming into Bahia Garza last night in the deep darkness lol.
07:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Click the > to the left of the text entry field when starting a text message. Then click the +. A list of options will appear. One of them is Location.
07:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
07:09 Lola Doug [null] Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.905554,-85.641781&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:10 Lola Doug Thanks.
07:33 Samadhi Samadhi is headed back out to the Las Perlas for a week - canal transit date set for Monday 3/28
07:49 Ho’okipa-Lisa Cool. What is your itinary during the next week in Las Perlas?
08:13 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Hi Dan, thanks for this info. We are booking at Pesca!
08:34 SV Blessed Life @Rob Murray bummer for sure.
But we heard from avid divers that San Andres and Provedencia were great diving sites. As well as kite surfing.
09:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce
I’m looking for a packaging forwarding service to receive packages in Costa Rica and Panama. Any suggestions?

I’ve used a friend’s Aeropost service and it’s ok, but the reviews say stay away. I’m looking at Ship7 right now. Any other options or experiences? Thanks!
09:43 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly In Panama we have used Mail Box Excetera in Coronado while in Vista Mar Marina and Bocas Island Express while in the Bocas del Toro archipelago.
09:43 Busy Bee - Dan Okay
09:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
10:00 AlohaToa-Tim Okay
10:01 PP SV avant Shelter bay marina will receive packages via a Miami address for yachts in transit. Very convenient if you’re here. Marinewarehouse.net is often a good option for larger and more expensive stuff in panama.
10:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
10:43 Katmandu - Terry [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.851804,-93.680850&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is there a water taxi service at Playa del Cocos, or is the only way to town a beach landing with our dinghy?
10:56 PP SV avant There was one a couple of years ago, but I heard it closed down. It’s on Google maps, coco water taxi. Hailing local charter boats might get you a ride, or find a successor (if any).
11:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I saw that it closed down. I’ll keep looking. Thanks!
11:47 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks for the info on the cell service. We will look closer at Tigo.
12:04 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
12:05 RED ROVER Kevin Just crossed from CR south into Panama...
12:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
12:06 RED ROVER Kevin [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.981219,-82.881095&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:07 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin congratulations!
12:16 RED ROVER Kevin 😀😀😀
12:43 RED ROVER Kevin COVID UPDATE- ENTRY TO PANAMA
we just heard from Carlos, the agent we are using to check us in at Boca Chica, Panama after sending in our documents. He just heard from the Health Department person about our vaccines. We had just sent out initial two shot cards in for reference but not the booster we received in El Salvador (wasn't listed as required so we were keeping things simple). Carlos was told without our booster, we would need to take a covid test (at our expense) upon arrival. We just sent our booster cards in to Carlos, which we are assuming will get us past the testing requirement. This is the first we've heard of a need for the booster for clearing in to a country. We don't know if this is a new Panama wide rule or a localized decision by an individual. If we learn more, we will share.
@Captain Dietmar
13:38 TAKU Bob & Etta When we entered 2 weeks ago we had to get a covid test , they wound not accept us with just 2 shots, said they require the booster.
13:39 RED ROVER Kevin This may now be common knowledge now but just found this article... https://www.centralamerica.com/news/panama-covid-vaccination-three-doses/
13:39 RED ROVER Kevin I just saw that in the article I just shared...
13:39 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Nopolo
14:50 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.744292,-84.991581&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:52 SV Blessed Life [File]
14:53 SV Blessed Life Shipping device above in marina Pez Vela.
14:53 SV Blessed Life Device=service.
16:21 walt knot right This is in the chat group at Vista Mar Marina from an expat at the resort. It is somewhat different than the 3 shots mentioned before.

FYI the entry requirements for Panama changed again on March 18th. This link (suggest you save it) updates the requirements whenever they change. https://igopanama.com/covid-entry-requirements/
16:40 ALKA - Julius Hey guys, trying to arrange a trip to Isla del Caños by our boat. Trying to get permit but they are asking for guide details and one of tour organisers charge $55 per person to look after us while snorkeling. Does anyone was able to find a better deal?

Sun, 3/20/2022
09:03 Ho’okipa-Lisa PS - if you haul the boat out in Quepos, Cody can "dynamic" tune your propeller. He's got that fancy dynamic computer in his shop....
11:52 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16,:00 UTC for the Pacific
if there are time changes locally please adjust accordingly
12:10 RED ROVER-Alison We took a panga trip from Drake Bay. $80pp so more, but anchoring out there, at least on the day we went, didn't look like a joy. There were mega yachts out there anchored and they came back into Drake at night. There was a good bit of current in places out there. Also, the panga picked us up and dropped us off at our boat, anchored in Drake.
13:34 ALKA - Julius Was it worth it?
13:44 PP SV avant Copa airline strike coming. Could affect flights out of Panama City.

13:44 PP SV avant [Photo]
13:45 RED ROVER-Alison We had a good clear day, as high slack was in the morning. Saw white tipped sharks, sea turtles, a moray eel, lots of cool fish and a school of barracuda. We enjoyed the trip. A lot of people out there and they make you stay in your group, which is understandable but different from our freestyle world. It was the first really clear water we saw in Costa Rica.
17:11 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Anyone know about the turbidity off the pacific coast we are currently seeing near Barra de Navidad? One cruiser called it a Red Tide. Wondering if there is any scoop on what it is and how long it is anticipated to last. Thanks, Sue
17:20 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley I’ve made it to Puerto Escondido. On a mooring ball, next to “The Cat”. This is the boat that washed ashore in Napolo, with just a dog, and no people onboard. The owner (Bill Austin) has not been found.
17:26 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
17:28 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue hi Sue, glad to see your still coming down. I’m on the Pacific side also ready to head across. Hope you have a wonderful trip.
17:37 Lola Doug We where there a few weeks ago and asked about some dead fish with a local. They also called it red tide just not as bad as Florida
19:40 S/V Satori - Sheila Does anyone who has been to Panama knew if you can find Kraft Mac n Cheese?
19:42 PP SV avant I think I saw it in pricesmart. Rebus Smith probably has it too.
19:46 SV Blessed Life @S/V Satori - Sheila super 99 in Colon.
20:38 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We got Mac and cheese at almost every grocery store. El machetazo as well.

Mon, 3/21/2022
06:22 Samadhi [null] Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.583736,-79.019919&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:26 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:31 Samadhi Not enough cell service to participate in this morning's call. Hope all is well with everyone.
06:35 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Manzana 041202 18-13, Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.213215,-82.209344&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:50 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Park Trail, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.382889,-84.147721&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:30 wonoma - chris I've seen it in most shops even little minimarts
07:50 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Marina Puerto de la Navidad] La Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.195816,-104.683120&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:07 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group voice call started.
08:07 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Group call ended.
08:11 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 8RPF+G2F, Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335549,-82.178099&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:14 Remedy-Karl [null]
08:14 ORPHEUS - Jonathan [null] Caribbean Netherlands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.133079,-68.293827&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:19 Green Flash [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367024,-79.951100&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:21 PP SV avant [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] 843, El Chirú, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.342674,-80.179997&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:48 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Parque Nacional Tikal] Tikal Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.221433,-89.622173&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:56 Katmandu - Terry [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698806,-92.392593&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:59 Katmandu - Terry Group voice call started.
08:59 Katmandu - Terry Group call ended.
08:59 YO-D-YO Mary Group voice call started.
08:59 YO-D-YO Mary Group call ended.
09:03 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698646,-92.392387&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL starts in 25 minutes for the Atlantic and Caribbean and in 55 minutes for the PACIFIC
09:05 Moken M&M Thank you. We’re on our way to Las Perlas I don’t think we’ll have reception but if so we’ll be there!
09:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:48 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina] Ixtapa, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.665314,-101.615702&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:57 Sailfish - Brian [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.106791,-104.393951&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:58 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
09:58 RED ROVER Kevin Carlos is the agent in Boca Chica Panama. Speaks great English and uses whatsapp
09:59 Sea Trial Dave
Horrible reception here in Papagayo.
10:02 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] Loreto Municipality, BCS, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=25.824439,-111.308837&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:13 Ho’okipa-Lisa Try the Captain's Lounge?
10:15 Ho’okipa-Lisa Las Perlas Islands, Panama - please send me GPS locations for dive & snorkel locations...Good Nauticle is a lite on them...thank you!!!
10:22 Lola Doug [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.717933,-85.007317&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:23 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:23 Epsilon-Bill [null] 6530 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.754687,-118.111414&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:29 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:29 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:29 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:29 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:29 RED ROVER-Alison Boca Chica anchorage photos
10:34 walt knot right Do you have pictures of the power lines.
10:35 RED ROVER-Alison No, not yet as we are in the east anchorage that you arrive at before the power lines. Waiting to be checked in. Will take photos when we go into town.
10:37 YO-D-YO Dave Group call ended.
10:42 brian The power lines are very difficult to spot. There are no flags or balls on them. They show in the chart but you need to zoom in close.
10:46 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:46 RED ROVER-Alison Image from SV Sarana guide. Reef and wreck locations seem accurate. Power line location likely is as well as we have found their information to be overall very good and accurate.
10:54 walt knot right Thanks for the info
10:57 brian Can confirm it is accurate. We are anchor here in East Anchorage in Boca Chica now
11:02 RED ROVER Kevin Are you guys aboard now?
11:04 walt knot right Obviously Pawsitive Latitude doesn't fit under the power lines, I was wondering if Knot Right can?
11:17 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy What’s your mast height? Ours is 58’ and we made it through close to low tide. Carlos met us in the anchorage and we followed him in his panga.
11:20 PP SV avant I would go with ‘no’ on that, Walt.

But there is no need to go under the lines, you can get to the west side (Carlos’s moorings) without transit under them (approach from west) or get into the east anchorage directly. Carlos will jerry jug fuel and or water from his marina to the east anchorage. You only need to go to the west anchorage if you’re taking on more fuel than is comfortable in jerry jugs.
11:30 wonoma - chris just had the best check out experience ever at Puerto armuelles. Omar the port captain was so helpful and friendly. he even drove us to the bank and the gas station. cant say enough about how good of an experience it is here. great town and everything you need is walking distance from pier
11:41 walt knot right Thanks
13:47 CuranderaDarryn Has anyone had a boat watcher while in Pez Vela Guatemala?
14:04 Moken M&M Good to know. That’s our plan in several weeks. Glad it’s easy. Thanks for sharing
14:07 WildhoodDirk Yeah he was great....sent us away with a coffee mug, some note books for the kids ...sent me a pic of the boat at anchor. Great, smooth, and easy experience there....
14:09 WildhoodDirk And for people wondering....self check out in Coco for CR is easy too. Just finished....have heard a few people say that every one needs to be present at immigration....not the case for us. Was just me and she didn't even bat an eyelash... Other boat friends of ours did the same a few weeks before us. Maybe it depends on the day but I had no issues.
14:10 WildhoodDirk Whole process was under $100 USD (with the taxi to and from airport) versus the $550 we were quoted by the agents that run out of Marina Papagayo....started at 07:30, done by 11:30.
15:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
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15:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Sorry Pathfinder missed the call today, we were in Tikal. A remarkable place on the planet and a must while in Guatemala. TAG airlines flies there as well if you’re short on time. We stayed in the actual park of Tikal and really recommend the Jungle Lodge for comfort, helpful staff and the opportunity to take a sunrise or sunset tour just steps away from your bed. Great food, awesome swimming pool and the grounds are stunning. The monkeys may keep you up at night but it’s all part of the experience. https://junglelodgetikal.com/
15:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
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15:52 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
15:52 RED ROVER-Alison Ok...I tried but they are impossible to see in all but one photo.
16:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very nice pictures!
16:34 walt knot right Thanks for the photo.
16:57 wonoma - chris just send all your info to omar the port captain in advance. he has whatsapp. 6606 0647. he will do all your paperwork in advance. then have 10.70usd for them. 15 for immigration and 20usd for the last guy. they dont have change.
17:23 wonoma - chris [Video]
17:24 wonoma - chris we were lucky enough to see a shark feeding frenzy and a whale. I caught it on this video
17:48 Moken M&M Sunset in Las Perlas
17:48 Moken M&M [Photo]
17:55 BEATA Billy & Ruth Wow. That is impressive.
18:15 PP SV avant Saw it in Xtra foods in Colon today. Not the classic orange though, just the deluxe white cheddar.
18:24 S/V Satori - Sheila Even better!! Thx!
19:04 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Location]
20:07 PP SV avant Body found in sea of Cortez identified as captain of ‘the cat’ catamaran found last week. RIP.

from Google translate:

CONFIRMED; HALLAN LIFTED TO CATAMARAN CAPTAIN 'THE CAT' AUSTIN WALTER

The ship was found abandoned on March 12 in Nopolo, Municipality of Loreto.

Sources from the General Prosecutor's Office of State Justice (PGJE) have confirmed that unfortunately, the body located this morning in the vicinity of Punta Lobos, Isla del Carmen, Municipality of Loreto, corresponds to the North American Austin William Wa Letter III.

It's the captain of the catamaran 'The Cat' located abandoned in the Nopolo area on the morning of March 12 with all his belongings on board and even a dog that was rescued by authorities.

William Walter III had sailed from Puerto San Carlos, Sonora, heading to La Paz and allegedly made a scale in the area known as the Painted Rock, on Isla del Carmen.

After locating the ship, its search began with data obtained from its Captain's license and in it the Secretary of the Navy, State and Municipal Civil Protection, FONMAR and fishermen of the area, being the last ones they called the body.

Around 12 o'clock today, Monday, a pier of Loreto's darse arrived and is awaiting the result of the necropsy of the law to find out the cause of death.
20:17 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [Photo]
20:17 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Thanks Rob. Glad they found his body at least. Here’s a pic of his boat, that they brought to Puerto Escondido.
20:35 LUMOS - Jeremiah Anyone know offhand the size of travel lift(s) at yards in Mazatlan and if there is one that can haul catamarans? We are 40 feet long, 22 feet wide.
20:40 PP SV avant Mazatlan is a Fonatur, they all have the same size lifts. 50 ton. I don’t think it will do 22’.

They can in PV, though.
20:41 LUMOS - Jeremiah Hmmm damn
21:10 LUMOS - Jeremiah Someone tells me there is a shipyard there too that hauls big commercial vessels? Anyone know what that one is?
23:51 PP SV avant In the commercial harbour. But I think they use a railway, not sure if it would suit.

Tue, 3/22/2022
06:32 Lola Doug Anyone have a good solar guy in Panama. I hear it’s a good place to have installed.
06:51 PP SV avant 221214Z MAR 22
NAVAREA IV 286/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
1. DERELICT 32 FOOT VESSEL, ADRIFT
IN 14-52.25N 071-44.16W AT 212233Z MAR.
REPORT ANY SIGHTING TO
DUTCH CARIBBEAN COAST GUARD,
PHONE: +59994637620,
FAX: +59994637950,
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 251214Z MAR 22.
08:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa You two look AMAZING!!!
08:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Margie, here’s photos of the scuba compressor
08:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
08:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
09:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We are thinking of leaving Marina Papagayo and anchoring at Playa Hermosa until our package arrives at a friends house in Cocos. Does anyone have knowledge of how rough the surf is for dinghy landing at Playa Hermosa?
09:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Not much on Good Nautical.
09:18 walt knot right Years ago, I got pooped on. But I have a 9.9 outboard in a 9 ft Achilles with dinghy wheels hanging down and 4 adults. With that combination you won't make it. Change ANY component of those 4 and you should make it. Obviously pick the lull after the rogue wave.
09:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
09:27 PP SV avant We anchored in cocos for ten days or so. You could always see which end of the beach had a lower surf, and it was never too bad. This time of year the surf is coming up, though, YMMV.
09:43 Moken M&M [Isla Chapera] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.623226,-79.037095&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks
09:46 WildhoodDirk Hey Bruce ...we are in Coco now (not Hermosa but similar, and an option?) Having checked out yesterday....the dinghy landing was actually very benign....did one right after high, and at very low....both work out, didn't even get my shorts wet! As mentioned, keep an eye out for the sets and pick your chance .....
09:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Dirk!
11:33 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What is everyone paying per foot for transient slip fees at Marina Papagayo? The document I got from them said $2/ft, but they are charging me $2.50/ft. Just wanting to know. Thanks!
11:45 AZIMUTH - Ash $2.50. Posse deal is stay 7 days, pay for 5. Dan said they raised their rates from $2 to $2.50 recently.
12:39 WildhoodDirk Yup, we paid $2.50
12:51 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Just as a note : once you have a tigo sim in panama, you can change the plan to the $39 via their WhatsApp number
13:13 EXIT Kris & Steve Costa Rica cruising guide.
I've been trying to buy the guide on svsarana.com and I keep getting bumped out when trying to pay. Is there anywhere else that I can buy it?
14:32 RED ROVER-Alison Greetings all, we are almost through checking into Panama here in Boca Chica. Carlos is a fun and resourcefull gentleman to work with. It takes a few days after check in to get your cruising permit. Also, the health department must clear you in before immigration, customs and the maritime authorities. In our case the health department came late Monday afternoon and the other 3 came this morning (Tuesday). Very easy and friendly. Be sure to give Carlos a good warning that you are coming and send him all of your documents in advance. He has to round everyone up from over an hour away. Fee summary: Carlos $90, health department $92, immigration $75, customs $35 and cruising permit between $95 and $185 based on gross tonnage. Carlos can provide water, fuel, WiFi, dive tank fills, mooring balls and assistance with ground transportation.
14:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep. Thanks!
14:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks!
14:41 Conversations Does anybody know if we need to have a "Cuba Tourist Card" with us when we arrive on our sailboat
14:41 Conversations ?
15:12 BEATA Billy & Ruth Thank you, Alison. Really appreciate the information.
15:19 Moken M&M Will that give us the ability to hotspot?
15:36 RED ROVER-Alison Also, Panama is offering Pfizer boosters for anyone who wants one - free of charge.
16:11 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Please elaborate… from my understanding, as a member of the PP, and more importantly, GOOD NAUTICAL, you are classified for scientific research by charting the waters. But Boss Man Commander Dietmar should weigh in from here… please keep us posted as I am most interested in this subject…
16:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Playa Hermosa] Bahía Hermosa Playa Hermosa Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.576598,-85.676246&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:39 Alamos We have qualified peeps here at Vista Mar👍
16:44 Captain Dietmar https://www.tourepublic.com/blog/cuba-tourist-card-and-cuba-visa/
YES
16:53 ALKA - Julius Didn't need that in June last year while checking in via Marina Hemingway
16:55 Captain Dietmar I'm sure the marina charged it somewhere
16:57 Captain Dietmar conversations will find out
at $25
17:00 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee As I recall we had that issue too and then hit charged twice but they refunded the second charge. Try emailing them to let them know. I think that’s why we did and we got it fine
17:07 PP SV avant Yes, the $39.22 SME Plan allows hotspots. That’s what we’re using.

Wed, 3/23/2022
05:16 Alamos Also, that 39.22 is unlimited data. We run several devices including TV’s off one hotspot here in Vista Mar.
08:01 SV Blessed Life @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed did u have to have before you arrived? Or got it o CR there?
12:41 PP SV avant The new edition of Pub. 147, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Caribbean Sea - Volume I (17th Edition 2022) has been announced in Notice to Mariners 14/2022.

The publication can now be accessed on NGA's Maritime Safety Web site (https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsi.nga.mil%2FPublications&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C2a7494cb0d9b4bfc28ef08da0cfc7547%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637836575688542598%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=0wEBwuvGa4ihl%2BOsGoqik%2BT23aIWuUAfJElrK6KrMkM%3D&amp;reserved=0 ).
14:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Captains, please refresh my memory, where does it state that my Panama visa is good for 180 days? I checked my passport, and transit documents provided by the Panamanian Meritima and nothing states 180 days. What am I missing?
15:03 PP SV avant
It’s 180 days for panama. But that varies by country of citizenship. For a while in September/October last year they changed it to 90 days, but it was quickly shifted back based on tourist and snowbird complaints.

http://www.consulatepanama.com/consular-services.html
15:52 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sorry I have lost track of the string. Is your question in regard to the Santana guide? 😁
17:05 Epsilon-Cheryl I'm having trouble with GoodNautical. Is there an app icon? Does it only work if I use a laptop? Is there a tutorial for it?
17:15 Ho’okipa-Lisa Thank you Rob. Appearantly, some people in Panama City are still under the impression that it's still 90 days...
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17:18 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We were given our COVID vaccination boosters today by the government/military in Guatemala City for free. Right in front of the National Palace. We only needed a photo of our passports and vaccination cards.
22:09 Captain Dietmar works best on laptop or pc

Thu, 3/24/2022
06:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
06:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sunset at Playa Hermosa, CR
07:39 Captain Dietmar thank you
07:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
07:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 10 34.55n 85 40.91w
07:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good holding in about 30’. Quiet bay with some panga and wave runner activity during the day. Panga moorings scattered around the bay but plenty of room to anchor. Live music at a restaurant on the beach at night. We haven’t gone ashore yet but we did cruise the beach in our dinghy. Beach landing doesn’t look bad, but we will test soon.
07:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce A little chop or swell during the afternoon winds. Reasonably breezy most of the day.
07:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Calm nights for easy sleeping.
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08:19 Midnight B Richard Midnight Breeze leaving El Salvador this morning
08:19 Midnight B Richard Thanks to Bill and Liberty Venturer for the pics
08:38 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Contadora, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.621011,-79.047042&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:25 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Happy to inform the fleet that our 7,500 oddysey has come to an end, arrived safely at Royale Palm Yacht Basin, Dania Beach, FL. Looking forward to many more long distance cruises in our future, including spending serious time in the Caribbean and then an Atlantic crossing. If we can be of service to any PP folks don't hesitate to reach out.
09:25 PP SV avant Bravo Zulu!
09:28 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Rob Murray our only regret is not spending more time at Shelter Bay; I would have enjoyed getting acquainted with the Posse peeps there, you've obviously got it going on...a future meet-up, perhaps
09:44 PP SV avant Fingers crossed!
11:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Nicely done
11:03 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Friends, does anyone have any experience with the Ocean Reef Marina in Panama City? We were told by the owner of Buenaventura that is where he stays…
11:18 walt knot right Not familiar, but Google satellite looks like it's popular for power boats. Jeariene and I stayed at the old Trump Towers (JW Marriott) just north of it.
11:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I was just informed by Marina Pez Vela in Quepos that dumping of gray water in the marina is prohibited. I don’t know of any sailboats that have gray water holding tanks. What are people doing when they stay there?
12:02 PP SV avant I think that opened as the trump marina just pre Covid, and closed quickly due to lack of business. We looked at it, but iirc depths were an issue for deeper draft boats. Supposedly very deluxe. Great location yo see the city from.
12:24 YO-D-YO Mary Excellent. So happy you made it. Hope to see you sometime in the future.
12:37 Moken M&M [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.516567,-79.038926&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:38 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @YO-D-YO Mary absolutely!
12:48 Captain Dietmar bravo zulu
14:49 Lola Doug @SephinaJosh glad to hear it. We are heading to bradenton fl then next season doing just what you are talking about. Good luck

Fri, 3/25/2022
08:46 S/V Satori - Benj. We are getting ready to move south to Zihuatenejo tomorrow from Manzanillo. Then on to Chiapas and then make passage direct to Panama. Is it easy and advisable to clear in at Isla Coiba? Or Armuelles?
08:46 S/V Satori - Benj. We are getting ready to move south to Zihuatenejo tomorrow from Manzanillo. Then on to Chiapas and then make passage direct to Panama. Is it easy and advisable to clear in at Isla Coiba? Or Armuelles?
08:47 S/V Satori - Benj. Are there any boats in Zihuatenejo that are heading to Puerto Angel and then Chiapas leaving the first week of April?
08:48 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I cleared out at Armuelles and it was quite easy. You can also sail to Boca Chica and touch base with Carlos. He runs a sort of marina and can arrange for your check in.
08:49 PP SV avant You can’t clear in at Coiba or armeulles right now. Armeulles is exit clearing only, and coiba isn’t a port of entry.

You can clear in at boca chica, using carlos at the marina as your ‘fixer’, or take a chance on not being caught out and clear in in Panama City.
08:50 AEOLIAN  - Jared I just left Zihuatanejo yesterday, currently at Acapulco doing some errands and plan to head south soon to clear out around that time frame.
08:55 S/V Satori - Benj. Cool. Might be a chance to buddy down.
08:56 S/V Satori - Benj. Can you explain what you mean by fixer. If Boca Chica is the first place to clear I would think that it was permissible. And if waiting to get to Panama City is taking a chance I’m confused.
08:57 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks.
08:59 RED ROVER-Alison Look up above a few days ago for Boca Chica check in. We just did it - was great. Carlos is a local agent, small marina owner. According to Eric Galvez, the Canal agent, you have 72 hours legally to be in transit in Panama without checking in. I realized many people have traveled for more than that without checking in, but apparently that is the actual rule.
08:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa The Posse's Good Nauticle website answears all of your questions in detail(thumbs up)
08:59 PP SV avant He’s a ‘fixer’ in that he arranges all the appropriate officials and gets them to your boat. Like an agent, but without the legal meaning of ‘agent’.

You’re supposed to clear into Panama within 72 hours, and they can/may give you grief if you’re found in panama waters without clearing in within that time limit. You won’t be in Panama City in 72 hours.
10:24 Katmandu - Terry @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole
10:28 Katmandu - Terry Anyone know about or have any experience selling and or purchasing an American registered cruising boat in Panamá?
10:44 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Captain Dietmar @Lola Doug Thank you all!
11:21 Lola Doug Not in Panama but yes buying an American flagged boat outside the USA. Give me a call. 19417579624
11:23 Lola Doug I’m also on WhatsApp same number.
11:24 RED ROVER-Alison [Isla Secas] Pacific Ocean Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.983596,-82.032166&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
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12:12 Sea Trial Toni [Andaz Peninsula Papagayo] Peninsula Papagayo Guanacaste Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642092,-85.659444&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sweet!
12:50 S/V Satori - Benj. Gotcha’. Thanks Rob. Super helpful.
12:51 S/V Satori - Benj. Very helpful. Thanks!
14:27 Last Arrow Vincent Anyone know how to hail a panga /water taxi in Tamarindo? Any dinghy landings ?
14:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole The Last Gallos🇬🇹The First Tequilas🇲🇽Hogar Dulce Hogar
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14:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole we had some of that tequila. Polished it off the other day. Didn’t have any Gallos though.
14:45 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Salud Amigos🍻
14:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole 🍻
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15:54 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole PS…an overnight stop in Isla de Flores is worth a layover from Tikal to Guatemala City. We stayed at the Hotel Casazul, great cheap spot with amazing rooftop terrace. Sunset at Sky Bar and dinner at La Casa de Enrico and breakfast at Delirio Café. Beautiful cobblestone streets, brightly colored buildings and island time vibe. We loved every minute of our 24 hours. Highly recommend!
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15:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole wow! Very colorful. Great pictures.
16:13 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole PSS… TAG airlines canceled our flight for the next day and put us up in a hotel. We rented a car and drove to Volcano Pacaya. Rode horses to lava fields and hiked up to roast marshmallows on hot lava rocks. Followed by spa experience at Santa Teresita thermal water hotel/spa. Inexpensive luxury to end an epic day. Rooftop bar at Hotel Las Americas was outstanding. Great last unexpected day in Guatemala 🇬🇹.
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17:04 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
17:05 REEF DANCER Jerry We are still in the bvi until April 4 then off to usvi st thomas
17:07 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
17:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Amazing! Don't forget to get the CHOCOLATE MASSAGE!!!
17:14 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jerry? What's happening here? Do you need help?
17:21 Ho’okipa-Lisa Ugh...Tamarindo is a surfing town, but if you need VIP service, call or whatsapp my man Sebastian or his amaziong Canadian Wide Jess;in @ +50688800077
20:32 Lola Doug I know red rover just checked into Boca Chica but anyone. Is that area as scary as it looks. Still wet behind the ears but looks like rock everywhere then there is the power line.
20:36 Last Arrow Vincent @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky “Dude” this is wall to wall Gringo Vill, is there anything other than VIP ?!
A none Gestalt “LOL”
20:37 PP SV avant It’s not THAT scary. Go at high tide, and don’t pass under the power lines (there’s no need to). Cool anchorage.
20:57 Lola Doug Found power line on chart. Couldn’t make it anyway.
20:57 Lola Doug Thanks
21:49 RED ROVER-Alison You don't need to go under the power line. The anchorage is before it. Not scary at all. We draw 6.5 feet and at high tide it is totally fine. Lowest depth we saw when we went in, around a full moon, was 15 feet. Do you have the SV Sarana guide? They note the reef locations very accurately. It is a calm, nice spot. There is some current but the anchorage is off to the side. Give it a try! You will be glad you did. It looks worse on paper. A lot of room in there.

Sat, 3/26/2022
08:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky The Israeli bakery is excellent. I think it’s called Chala or something like that…
09:52 Midnight B Caroline Hi all. Urgent advice please if possible. Can anyone advise on the situation re legal liability when getting caught up in unmarked, unlit floating fishing nets at night in Mexico?
Would we need to pay for damaged nets. We possible have slight damaged to our keel where the line has gouged into it?
09:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Midnight B Caroline so sorry to hear. I do not know. My understanding is long line fishing is not legal in Mexico (not absolutely sure, so this is probably not gestalt). Nets, on the other hand, who knows. Most of us on this coast have run into long lines and either cut them, had the fishermen cut them, or been able to push them off without cutting. I haven’t seen any nets and am not sure if I’ve had contact with anyone caught in nets. At least not in the Line group.
09:59 S/V Satori - Benj. Where if I may ask?
10:00 Last Arrow Vincent @S/V Satori - Benj. How much are they asking for payment ?
10:01 Midnight B Caroline Just off Chiapas, coming from South.
10:02 S/V Satori - Sheila Thanks! Heading south today from Manzanillo.
10:03 S/V Satori - Benj. 2000 pesos
10:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is someone asking for damage payment, or are you just asking in general?
10:03 S/V Satori - Benj. What kind of keel do you have?
10:04 Busy Bee - Dan Not a lawyer...but I'd pay nothing unless I felt genuinely threatened physically if I didn't, and probably would not seek money from them for the keel since thats a lost cause. I'd negotiate it's even since you have keel damage and there was no way to see the nets.
10:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Both good points.
10:11 Busy Bee - Dan I wonder if you can hail coast guard...or at least tell them you will call the coast guard to get a ruling
10:12 Busy Bee - Dan That might just scare them off if it's indeed illegal
10:26 Last Arrow Vincent Least path of residence might be a consideration
10:34 Midnight B Caroline Sorry for delay - just try to deal with situation with very poor Spanish on our part and no English on theirs. He wants 23, 000 pesos! We have no Pesos anyway as not even checked in to Mexico yet! We are now heading into port and have told him (via good old Google translate that we will pay if the Port Captain says we should. They claimed it was lit but definitely was not (and took a couple of photos once it was light enough to see the net so hopefully have evidence that was not lit or flagged)
10:35 Last Arrow Vincent Keep us posted Hopefully it all works out.
10:36 Busy Bee - Dan Seems like a solid plan
10:37 PP SV avant Talk to memo (Chiapas marina manager) about the situation. He will likely know both the law and local custom on these situations.
10:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Midnight B Caroline good path to take. See Memo at Marina Chiapas. If he’s not there talk with Rolf, his second. It’s Saturday so they are only there until 1pm, and I’m not sure if Memo comes in on Saturdays. I don’t think the Port Captain is open today, but could be wrong.
10:38 Busy Bee - Dan This solid advice
10:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 🙏
10:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Midnight B Caroline hail the marina on 16 to let them know you are coming in and some details on the situation. Both Memo and Rolf speak excellent English.

Also the military will meet you at the boat with their sniffing dog to check you in. Not good English spoken by them, but they might be able to assist. Once they have checked you in, you can check in at the marina office and spell things out to them. Good luck!
10:48 Aegis, Mary/Ian Quite a few boats are heading south out of Chiapas over the next several days. How far from shore were you and at what depth?
10:51 Midnight B Caroline Thanks all for the sound advice. We've been in touch with Memo at the marina and heading in there now. Will update here when all resolved.
10:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Perfect! Glad to be of assistance. I hope all works out for the best.
11:08 PP SV avant FWIW, I have found involving any level of Mexican bureaucracy complex, painful and time consuming. Personally, I wouldn’t get the army, navy, port captain or police in on this except as a last resort. A very last resort.
11:15 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @Aegis, Mary/Ian we were 11 miles out when I caught one off Guatemala. The panga came out yelling at me. I didn't understand a word but put the boat in idle and they cut the line. Dar went in the water to make sure it wasn't wrapped around the prop. It wasn't, it had caught on an annode. When I continued on I saw another marked with a float on one end only, so I went out another mile and didn't see anymore.
11:30 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh
Congrats!
Did you need to do anything to clear into the USA?
11:48 Captain Dietmar @all
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11:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Dietmar, we’re we not correct in answering Midnight Breeze’s questions in the group chat? It seems it had importance to the group. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
11:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I guess when to go PM can be a gray area in some instances, as it cuts everyone else who is reading the thread from off from the information. Thoughts on how to keep it clean and still share the info?
12:10 Captain Dietmar absolutely provide backup info put reply to the original post
12:10 Busy Bee - Dan For what it's worth @LUMOS - Jeremiah stopped and talked with one of the long line men and he said they typically run 4-15 miles offshore. After hearing that we stuck to roughly 2 miles offshore and I saw 0 lines after that. Just my experience but traveling as a group others further offshore saw lines while I did not further inshore. This is a sample size of 1...so take it for what it's worth
12:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I believe we experienced the same thing in Mexico. Further offshore = potential for longlines. Closer in shore = less potential for longlines. It’s good to have a distance associated with it by actual fishermen.

On that note, I believe that might only hold true for Mexico. We caught some longlines between Bahia del Sol and Marina Papagayo and we were close in shore. In fact we had no idea we snagged any lines as we saw no signs of them or felt them when we snagged them, but we had at least 50’ of line tangled in our prop, rudder, and shaft log when we got to papagayo. It took two of us (Doug from Lola, thanks Doug) with knives about 2 hours to cut the lines free. We had green, red, blue, and yellow lines along with monofilament lines with hooks and swivels. What a mess we accumulated on the dock.
12:23 S/V Satori - Benj. Can you offer an insight into what you mean by far from shore. Are you saying that 15 to 20 miles is offshore? We’re contemplating are passage in about 50 to 100 miles offshore and are curious if anybody has any issues in that range.
12:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I think what Busy Bee said should be pretty accurate, especially since it came from fishermen. I’m not sure they would have any reason to mislead them. It’s in their best interest to keep us out of the longlines.

I’m not sure how far offshore the pangas go. I would like to hope that far offshore would be free of longlines, but your mileage may vary.
12:33 Captain Dietmar one opportunity is to identify days of the week of snagging so If I can ask for a scribe to track weekday of snags to validate a Sunday theory? count
Friday night we had a liong line snag on carinthia
12:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I could certainly keep track if people want to let me know what day the snagged a longline. What is your Sunday theory? We snagged those lines between Wednesday and Saturday on our way to Papagayo. Don’t know exactly what day though.

We snagged a long line on Wednesday night crossing the Tehuantepec and then again on Thursday afternoon. We were going straight across, so we’re out quite a ways.
14:03 WildhoodDirk Just seeing all this....we are about 12 NM from Chiapas currently, coming straight from Papagayo...for what it's worth...we followed the wind mostly and were 20-30 NM offshore for most of the passage. Basically saw zero other boats (which surprised me based on what is heard)...well that all changes once we got Gautamala! Tons of fishing boats anywhere from 30 NM offshore right into 6 NM. We snagged one long line about 30 NM out. Was daylight thankfully but we were filling it for well over an hour looking for the end, decided just to coast over it. We were able to pick it off. The worst however was last night....tons and tons of boats (trawlers and pangas), some lit some not. One interesting run in with one larger trawler but otherwise we were able to dogde everything. Stressful night!
14:04 WildhoodDirk We snagged on a Friday but the way...
14:21 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.583372,-79.023934&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:28 S/V Satori - Benj. Lol. So inside 3 or outside 30 is what it sounds like.
15:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce But I wouldn’t hold my breath.
15:53 SV Chimera [null] C. Bahía 106957, 106957, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.941071,-79.555776&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:56 SV Chimera When does rain and lightning start in Panama and when full on ? Is there a difference between Pacific and Atlantic Panama?
16:55 Captain Dietmar in Panama mid May - November @☠️🍹 TOKETEE has lighting count data

17:07 PP SV avant Lightning density maps by month here: https://panamaposse.com/lightning-density

It’s pretty tough everywhere down here. On the pacific side, the waves come up too, making may anchorages uncomfortable and some marinas rough.

17:08 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly @SV Chimera our sensor showed 10,467 strikes from April and May in Costa Rica and through December on the Pacific side in Panama. Since January 1st we have had 4 on the Atlantic side. That is within 22 miles of our boat.
17:46 SV Chimera Many thanks to all
17:47 SV Chimera Doesn’t sound suicidal to do San Blas in April -May
18:06 Captain Dietmar can you email us yoru track into boca chica ?

Sun, 3/27/2022
06:48 Last Arrow Vincent Can anyone advise if you anchore in Bahia Hereadura does the marina allow you to tie up your dinghy to their dock ? Understand there could be a fee
06:53 Last Arrow Vincent Los Suenos marina
08:44 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @SV Blessed Life we used the CPB Roam app to clear in. Once you tie up, you announce your arrival on the app, answer a few ?? Couldn't be simpler.
08:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
08:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Our bananas got too ripe so yesterday I made banana bread for the first time! Warm banana bread for breakfast.
08:58 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Yum!!
08:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes it was!
09:10 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh ok yes I just downloaded that. Thanks for the response.
09:11 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Anytime!
09:14 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh yea I downloaded a different CBP app a few days ago and gave up on it. My attention span is limited.
09:15 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila Not sure but I think they had announced an updated version...
09:22 SV Blessed Life 👍
09:23 SV Blessed Life @SephinaJosh did you stop in Cuba?
09:26 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila No, we cruised about 40 miles off the Cuban coast until we we were west of the Hurricane flats, then a straight course to Miami/Ft.Ldl. The gulf stream gave us a nice 2 knot push
09:36 Captain Dietmar we have several reports from folks being turned away in the past- there is a new mgr now so you may have better luck
10:22 Captain Dietmar Did you get a resolution to this issue ? What did Memo do ?
10:58 SV Blessed Life Anyone visit Bimini, Bahamas? With a 7ft. draft? Recently -ish?
11:11 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16,:00 UTC for the Pacific
if there are time changes locally please adjust accordingly
11:11 HAPPY DAYS We agree after experiencing numerous long lines even as far as 20miles offshore we came in close and didn’t see anymore - staying within 5 miles of shore seemed the best option.
11:45 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Hiya, we were there 3 months ago and our keel is 7’4”. We had no problems. Stay in the marked channel and keep a sharp lookout. The current runs at 1.5kn. We went right in to the Bimini East and Bay East anchorages (Navionics) with no problem.
13:56 SV Blessed Life @ORPHEUS - Jonathan ok thanks for the intel. Did you go into any of the marinas?
14:10 RED ROVER-Alison [Contact]
14:11 RED ROVER-Alison @Last Arrow Vincent contact for water taxi at Herradura. Just got enough cell service to send it
14:20 Last Arrow Vincent @Captain Dietmar FYI called Marina and was denied dinghy landing
14:22 ORPHEUS - Jonathan We didn’t use the marinas. As an aside, several have restaurants with dinghy docks you can use if eating there.
14:24 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER-Alison mucho gracias!
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17:21 Sauvage - Ali Unwanted visitor in Paradise Village Marina, Banderas Bay!
18:19 SV Blessed Life Oh there’s got to be a reward for that pic.
21:46 Midnight B Caroline Memo was great and very helpful. By the time we got into the Port with 4 pangas following us, Memo had reported the incident to the Port Captain who requested that we and also the fishermen's 'Patron' (who was the one trying to make us pay $1,000 for damaging his net) both provide him with written accounts of the incident. Memo and Rolf helped us write the report in Spanish and took us to deliver it to the Port Captain yesterday.
We have to return tomorrow, Monday, to complete our formal check-in with the Port Captain and find out his decision re whether any compensation due. We'll let you know the outcome.

Mon, 3/28/2022
08:26 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Well done Caroline, well done!!! I see a Panama Posse legal defense fund in the future with you chairing it?
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08:45 RED ROVER-Alison [Isla Secas] Pacific Ocean Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.983596,-82.032166&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:46 AZIMUTH - Ash [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622923,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:47 AZIMUTH - Ash Clearing out of Costa Rica today, headed to Balboa! Nice cozy marina here in Golfito.
08:47 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 45 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
08:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Playa Hermosa] Bahía Hermosa Playa Hermosa Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.576598,-85.676246&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:51 SV Early Bird- Peter [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.636072,-83.173000&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:54 Coddiwomple - Bram [null] Panama City, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.907392,-79.525664&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:59 SV Chimera [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.484019,-79.943620&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:01 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.513706,-79.039650&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:02 SVAKIA-Rick [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 AEOLIAN  - Jared [null] Bahía de, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.851147,-99.897485&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:11 Rosie2 Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/AhaxT57vuEGLEwnY7
09:14 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.336655,-82.177334&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:14 EXIT Kris & Steve [null] 14, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.623036,-83.152034&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:17 ORPHEUS - Tristan [Renaissance Marina] Oranjestad Aruba : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.518984,-70.037988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 🦜 sv GenM - Laurie [Casa club La Marina] Acapulco, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.840426,-99.909545&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:37 GenM @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky @SV Blessed Life we
09:38 Samadhi [null] Flamenco Marina, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913544,-79.520459&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:39 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Located in San Carlos,Sonora,MX -Marina Real.
See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/X2jmjbzMXnL7P6b4A
09:39 Samadhi Samadhi's last Pacific check-in! Won't be on the call though as we're prepping for this afternoon's transit
09:48 Green Flash [null] Taquilla Monserrate Teleférico, Bogotá, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=4.606109,-74.056858&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:51 Remedy-Karl [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.928090,-111.072979&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:51 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 2818 Eastgate Ave, Concord, CA 94520, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.989096,-122.042872&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698950,-92.392382&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:06 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew We would like to take advantage of the no customs/taxes in San Andreas. Can anyone tell me where I should send packages to wait for my arrival? Also, any suggestions on a freight forwarder? Thanks
10:07 Rosie2 [Video]
10:08 Rosie2 Quite a ride off the coast of Louisiana!!
10:22 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Group call ended.
10:23 Captain Dietmar @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
alberto@abmlog.com
+507 6780 6440
10:23 Captain Dietmar sorry abmlog.com
10:24 CuranderaSheri My Location
https://maps.apple.com/?address=Pacific%20Ocean,%20San%20Jose,%20Guatemala&auid=3062702443098261063&ll=13.924636,-90.795755&lsp=7618&q=My%20Location&_ext=EiYpyoQEMXUgK0AxWk0yzc8XV8A5kCeTZGcPLUBBLUq/M5CIVsBQDA%3D%3D&t=m
10:24 CuranderaSheri [File]
10:25 Sea Trial Toni [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:27 Rainbow’s End, Chris [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:49 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Confirmation from the Panama Canal inspector, masks are no longer needed unless you are in a crowded indoor space as of today.
11:46 Moken M&M [Location]
12:07 RED ROVER-Alison Thanks for this! Would love to hear what your timeline is for the canal after you get measured. We will arrive at Flamenco in late April so just learning as we get closer! Gracias!
12:18 Last Arrow Vincent Sorry missed today’s call. I had a question about a two year cruising permit for Costa Rica, first the agent is quoting $900.00 (includes all fees) plus I am having to sign a power of attorney to him, think this might be because I am leaving the boat while heading home for a few months. Does this seem to be correct price and protocol?
12:25 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Yes, that's what I have seen as well. Are you using Ernesto? The power of attorney is a limited POA, for purposes of doing the paperwork. (At least as far as my translation went)
12:25 Last Arrow Vincent @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina copy thanks
12:37 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Photo]
12:38 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz Memo is a diver in Zihuatanejo, he and his partner will come out to you boat for bottom cleaning 30 pesos a foot. They don’t have a dinghy so you pick them up at the dock by the catamaran Picante. His partner speaks excellent English
12:58 SV Blessed Life @Last Arrow Vincent yes. We did that. Sounds right.
12:59 SV Blessed Life @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina 👍that’s exactly it according to the agent that did our permit.
13:12 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes indeed, boss lady Nina is correct. Don’t worry Vincent, Ernesto is an honest man…
13:13 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.490658,-79.048642&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:25 Captain Dietmar ALERT
active shooter situation at Cancun Intl Airport terminal 3
13:54 Lola Doug Is - Always - on this app
13:55 S/V Satori - Benj. Does anybody know if they have a shore boat in Zihuatenejo?
13:55 S/V Satori - Benj. Water taxi?
14:06 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] P.º del Pescador 81, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.636906,-101.559149&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:11 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz No, you can try to flag a panga
14:14 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.389804,-83.277031&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:14 S/V Satori - Sheila Thanks!
14:15 S/V Satori - Sheila Are you guys available to chat on the radio?
14:31 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz No we are sitting in the port captains office trying to check out
14:47 SV Chimera To clarify line question today Re parts in Panama. Marine warehouse has worked well getting parts quickly at low prices and sent to “vessel in transit “, no customs fees, I am told sent by air. We were even lucky that had they had other items to deliver and my parts were actually brought to the Vista Mar office free of extra charge.
14:48 PP SV avant If it’s heavy (think anchor chain), they do sea freight too. Longer lead times, of course.
14:49 SV Chimera They apparently deliver routinely to Shelter Bay and Liton, or you can pick up at Panama City office
14:55 S/V Satori - Benj. All three boats that we sort of know here are all the support Captain. Jack from Magic Carpet and Karuna. Lol.
14:59 Last Arrow Vincent @Captain Dietmar according to Bloomberg no shooter or explosives found, it’s suggested a passenger knock over some signs and because of the crazy times we live it people react as if it was a shooter,
15:07 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you Dennis. I’ve had 2 dealings with them that we’re unproductive. First, they gave me a wild quote if two pages with all sorts of razzle dazzle line items that didn’t make sense…second time, I pressed them for to have a conversation over the phone to discuss, over 10 days with no replies… and, I was told everything would be shipped by boat…. Anyhoo, I just gave up and had 3 parts ordered through Westmarine Pro ship to MBE in Coronado and paid the duty and taxes… I’ll try marine warehouse again, and will drop your name hoping that will help
15:11 PP SV avant I find you need to deal directly with Arturo via WhatsApp to get it to work. His email and mobile are on the web site
17:33 Lola Doug [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622924,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:34 Lola Doug No pool lol. Our book showed a pool.
20:44 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Arturo referred me to his people in Florida…

Tue, 3/29/2022
01:20 SV Chimera Another avenue is the west marine pro international desk that can also ship to you as vessel in transit again with no customs charges. Can not vouch for them not having gone that route
06:50 Lola Doug ONLY ME. got to Banana Bay marina and I was cleaning. Found hundreds of termite wings and even a few live termites. How do I get rid of them. I tint houses but you know. Little hard to tint LOLA.
07:19 PP SV avant Inside or out? Very hard to get rid of. Go ballistic immediately.
07:23 Lola Doug Yea. Outside bay window
07:57 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We checked in at Panama City on Friday, we were told we would have our inspection on Monday, and could be scheduled for transit as early as the following Thursday or Friday. However, we have people flying in over the weekend, so we requested Monday, April 4. After getting our inspection on Monday (yesterday), we were granted our request of the 4th. So it seems possible the wait time could be down to about 4 working days after inspection, we had arrived just before the weekend, that may have extended our time a bit.
08:10 RED ROVER-Alison Great information! Thank you! Are you working with Erick Galvez?
08:29 PP SV avant We had friend that had termites in San Blas Mexico. Cut out bad wood, tented, gassed, repaired damage and they were back 6 months later. Catch them early. Look for sawdust. Use boric acid powder liberally.
08:47 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Yes, we’re working with Erick. “Check in” consisted of visiting one office with our passports for about five minutes. The inspection was a breeze as well. He has made everything incredibly easy thus far.
08:55 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Captains, has anyone used the money transfer site REMITLY? Is it ok or not?
08:56 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I have used Westmarine Pro and they have done well shipping several parts to me in Coronado, but they do not do vessel in transit custom clearance. Once again they do not offer that service of yacht in transit customs clearance… In my experience
09:03 RED ROVER-Alison Good to hear. We are using him as well. Thanks for all of the intel!
09:23 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
09:25 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
09:43 Captain Dietmar worked great in Mexico but too many verification steps so useless for quick transfers in Costa Rica
09:48 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thanks
09:54 S/V Satori - Benj. I know I have asked before but I only got one reply and I was curious if anyone has had any recent experience clearing a dog into panama from Mexico or from another country?
10:00 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We never had to check ours in when we came into Panama. We checked in at Vista Mar Marina and no one asked about her or required any paperwork. We have since crossed the canal and no one has asked for anything at the canal or on this side
10:02 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
10:13 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We have seen termites swarming a day or two after heavy rains. It happened to us in MX, CR and Panama. I think if you wash them off the boat the next morning you should be good. It happens at night. They fly towards the lights in the boat.
10:20 Captain Dietmar thx
10:20 RED ROVER-Alison We checked in at Boca Chica and no questions on the dog.
11:00 SV Blessed Life Anyone have experience in Isla Muejeras Mexico!
11:15 WildhoodDirk Yes, we were there last year, about May
11:17 Samadhi That's great that your request was approved. We were very surprised that our transit (that supposedly was the soonest he could get) was 12 days out.
11:18 SV Blessed Life @WildhoodDirk is there a marina we can sail into with 7ft draft?
Also clear in- can we hire an agent to do that ?
Anything we should know?
11:20 Rosie2 [Photo]
11:21 Samadhi When we checked in Panama city/Balboa the port captain noted pets on board but didn't look at the paperwork. He said it was for health inspection, which I don't think we had. We had health certificates from Mexico that were months old and we'd been to other countries since. We're headed to Colombia next and I have the same question about Colombia... Anyone know if they're looking at health certificates?
11:21 Rosie2 [Video]
11:22 Rosie2 Breakfast and a show!! Blue Angels practicing over our anchorage in Pensacola Florida.
11:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
11:30 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram I know, I was surprised at the difference between your wait time (12 days) and ours (4 days), considering we weren’t that far behind you.
12:14 SV Chimera West marine international desk. Rob Van Noel , sounded knowledgeable and on top of things. Tel #
8317284417. I think this is another contact:
Prointernationalservice@westmarine.com
12:24 WildhoodDirk I believe you can make it into the yacht club marina there ...into the inner harbor. But you'd definitely want to confirm with then ...we only draw 4' and all I can confirm is that we weren't worried at all. There were some bigger monos in there though so I'd assume they have a decent draft. The check in was easy....long and drawn out but easy.
12:25 WildhoodDirk Don't know about an agent, it took 4 days to complete but only because they got through one step per day ...go for tacos and beer after each step ...all of the stops are well within walking distance, only a few blocks apart ...
12:28 WildhoodDirk You can DM me if you want more exact details on the check in....
12:59 SV Blessed Life @WildhoodDirk great. Thanks for the intel. Appreciate it.
13:32 Captain Dietmar please reply to a quedtion by referencing the poster with an @ symbol
13:57 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
16:20 nicole maison de sante Curios if anyone is anchored around Turks and Caicos right now?
16:32 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/tracking
17:49 walt knot right @Rosie2 Looks like you have a great escort. They might be a little fast
17:52 walt knot right [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482056,-79.943640&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:52 walt knot right Back in Vista Mar to do some projects
18:53 Alamos 👍
20:03 SV Chimera @knot right
Welcome back to VM. Projects next two days before we head back to Perlas. Hope to meet you, we are M1-31
20:25 S/V Satori - Benj. Gracias!
20:26 S/V Satori - Benj. Excellent.
20:29 S/V Satori - Benj. The information on noon site about Colombia is pretty accurate I believe. We were cleared for Colombia out of The Bahamas and we needed specific paperwork from a veterinarian in the Bahamas indicating that Bodhi was up to snuff. I remember taking it seriously because I had seen that the paperwork would be required. But I have no first-hand knowledge of actual entry. I also got lucky because I got a Bahamian veterinarian who was fluent in Spanish and looked on the Colombia governments website to figure out exactly what paperwork needed to be supplied.
20:30 S/V Satori - Benj. Cool.
21:13 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky The King has returned!!! Yeahhhh
21:37 SV Chimera @ Lola Doug
We had a similar experience in Golfito. Lots of wings in the cockpit. Few days later a swarm of termites descended on our cockpit. I had the hose running and pretty much fought them off with the stream of water. They were persistent. Fortunately none got in the boat

Wed, 3/30/2022
05:35 walt knot right More like the Court Jester
07:27 Samadhi I definitely plan on getting them in Colombia because the Caribbean countries (especially Bahamas, BVIs) are more strict. But I'm curious how strict Colombia is if we're coming from Panama.
07:29 Samadhi Have you just not yet been to Colombia or plans changed?
08:09 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
08:09 Outventure juergen and Iris Calm days at the moment in Las Perlas
08:26 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jurgen!!! Howdy. We're in Pearl Island aka Isla Pedro Gonzales at least for the next day or two...what's your plans?
08:28 Outventure juergen and Iris Hey there,
Oh, we just missed each other. We came in at Pedro Gonzales, then San Jose, now further up again.
I have some friends from back home here for a short trip, so rushing through islands, anchorages and fishing spots. And obviously a party night in the city at the weekend 😉
08:31 Ho’okipa-Lisa Copy. Which Marin are you staying at? BTW, we had an outstanding Italian meal at LUCCA in Panama City. A lot of pretty young locals and they're set up for large groups. They're on Open Table...
08:41 S/V Satori - Benj. My first two seasons aboard were in the Atlantic. I was trying to reach California on our keel. Unfortunately I did not get to the top of the Windward passage on Inagua until late in the season and couldn’t get across the Caribbean Sea. I made the decision to ship the boat by truck when she was hauled out of the water for hurricane Maria in North Carolina. I needed to have both my hips replaced and didn’t want to spend another year in the Caribbean without being able to swim snorkel or scuba. You know what they say about cruising plans? They are written in the Sand at low tide.
08:41 S/V Satori - Benj. My first two seasons aboard were in the Atlantic. I was trying to reach California on our keel. Unfortunately I did not get to the top of the Windward passage on Inagua until late in the season and couldn’t get across the Caribbean Sea. I made the decision to ship the boat by truck when she was hauled out of the water for hurricane Maria in North Carolina. I needed to have both my hips replaced and didn’t want to spend another year in the Caribbean without being able to swim snorkel or scuba. You know what they say about cruising plans? They are written in the Sand at low tide.
09:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.868259,-85.511387&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We made it to Bahia Samara!
09:18 Ho’okipa-Lisa May I ask when and where you're going to do your hull repair?
09:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Marina Pez Vela I’ll be there either Thursday or Friday of this week. Why do you ask?
10:08 Outventure juergen and Iris We’re going to Flamenco.
Visibility down south in san jose was pretty bad btw. Here (southerly of viveros) much better.
10:15 SV Blessed Life @☸️ Outventure nice drone shot.
10:16 Ho’okipa-Lisa We care
11:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky thank you!
11:39 TARA -Roel&Jacomine [Photo]
11:41 TARA -Roel&Jacomine Tara in Taboga bay near the canal entrance Panama. Checked in Monday March 28 with Erick (super smooth) transit canal planned for this Sunday April 3rd.
14:37 Captain Dietmar enjoy
14:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you.
14:40 Captain Dietmar GOOD NEWS
Chris Parker is sponsoring the
PANAMA POSSE with discounts on his weather routing packages ranging from 10 to 33% more details in the next FLEET UPDATE
14:47 Ho’okipa-Lisa Does he do ala carte forcasts?
14:50 Ho’okipa-Lisa Caprtains, Isla Pedro Gonzalez aka Pearl Island, Panama - - nice pretty anchorage with beach with coconut palms and clear water, although watch out for the Rays and Jellies!!! Ritz Carlton is building a resort here, but it looks like construction has stopped? Anyhoo, we checked out Marina La Peninsula which is owned by the same company developing the Ritz Resort, that is only 5 years old here and open to the public. It’s clean, good docks, 30 or 50 amp power, potable water and a fueling station for gas or diesel. Rates are $ 55 USD for 1 night, $155 USD for 1 week, and $1085 for 1 month. We were told all slips are 50’ but it’s a big fairway. I think they can fit a chubby Nordy, and even up to 80’ but double check. There’s a dockside café open daily for breakfast 8-11am and dinner from 6-8pm. Even though the place is empty during the week that we were there, we were told the weekend gets busy with 80 yachts coming in from Panama City and elsewhere. They monitor VHF Channel 10. Contact lapeninsulmarina@zoniro.com for further information… This info was posted on Good Natuical as well:)

14:57 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Marina fotos
14:57 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
14:57 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
14:58 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
14:58 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
15:56 Outventure juergen and Iris They are friendly people as well. Let us in during high covid times last year when we had a problem with our anchor roller to check the issue.
15:58 Outventure juergen and Iris Im the village of Pedro Gonzales, westerly of the marina, you may get some limited supplies, including fruit like mango or bananas. I have a contact: Marcel +507 6844 8131
16:20 Remedy-Karl He does
19:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We heard there was a restaurant in the village, but didn’t see it when we did a drive-by in our tender. Do you know anything about that? Is it something
21:10 SV Chimera @Hookipa
Is this also known as “Pearl island marina “?

Thu, 3/31/2022
09:24 Ho’okipa-Lisa Yes sir my dear Doctor
10:23 Outventure juergen and Iris There are a few shops and maybe fonda type places to eat. The village is not touristic. Maybe send a message to marcel.
10:23 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
10:25 Outventure juergen and Iris Nice day anchorage. Sandbars are submerged at anything but low tide. Good snorkeling. Clear water.
10:25 Outventure juergen and Iris [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.498321,-78.951037&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:57 SV Blessed Life @☸️ Outventure any wing foiling? 😁👍
12:40 IPANEMA Jose Venegas Did a few attempts in san Andrés and the Rosario Islands near Cartagena
Good taxing but not able to foil yet
Currently in Boston but back in cartagena by the 15th
Where are you now?
13:13 Samadhi Still acceptable to do port captain/international zarpe in Linton Bay then straight to Porvenir for immigration exit stamps followed by a day or 2 stop in San Blas before continuing to Colombia? It would be a few days max.
16:23 SV Early Bird- Peter Hi all, plan to checkout at Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica. Head to Nicaragua. The agent fees from Ernesto is $450. Do you know any other agent with better price? Thanks
16:36 Captain Dietmar if you buddy boat you may be able to split the travel time by that is what we paid
16:48 Outventure juergen and Iris Only behind the dinghy…
16:48 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
17:22 SV Early Bird- Peter Thanks Capt
17:27 REEF DANCER Jerry Chuck all is good I was responding to someone asking about diesel filters,I showed a photo of mine. We are in bvi heading toward st Thomas Monday will hang out in st johns for a few weeks and dive then pack boat for transport
17:33 WildhoodDirk @SV Early Bird- Peter Self check out in Playa del Coco is not that hard, and with the taxi to the airport it's under $100.
17:36 Remedy-Karl Anyone have contact info for Marina Santa Rosalito?
17:37 SV Blessed Life @☸️ Outventure awesome ! We’re going to do that !!
17:52 SV Early Bird- Peter Thanks. I might do that
18:17 WildhoodDirk @SV Early Bird- Peter if you have any questions about it just ask, DM me....
18:22 SV Early Bird- Peter Got it. Thanks
18:53 CuranderaDarryn Does anyone know the link to the form to EXIT Honduras. Found the entry one no problem, but can’t find exit.
20:28 SAN there is also a bus to the airport, which is even cheaper. We took it, went to the airport and got the same bus on the way back.
22:03 SV Early Bird- Peter Nice. Thanks

Fri, 4/1/2022
05:58 WildhoodDirk Yes, very true. I went to the airport very early to beat the rush when the flights start arriving....I did inquire about a bus for the way back but was told I'd have to take a bus to Liberia first, then another bus to Coco....if you've got the time definitely the cheapest way though.
06:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Marina Pez Vela] 500 m sur del parque Quepos Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.426253,-84.167107&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Going on the hard tomorrow afternoon for about 10 days.
07:12 Midnight B Richard Another vote for Isaac and his team who worked until late yesterday in marina Chiapas repairing our fridge for a very reasonable price. Despite it being a difficult fault to trace, they worked until the job was finished.
07:57 SV Blessed Life Yea! Finally cut the dock lines from shelter bay. Heading north. We will see where we get blown…
08:38 PP SV avant ‘Yay!
08:42 SAN You just have to walk back to the main road. There are bus stops for both directions. Probably the smaller busses from the airport go only to Liberia.
09:38 SV Chimera [Photo]
09:39 SV Chimera On the way to Perlas. Sierra and….. Anyone know what the other is?
09:49 AEOLIAN  - Jared QQ: Just recently got to Puerto Angel Mexico and considering moving on south to the anchorages Bahias de Huatulco. Curious if anyone has experience in these bays and enjoyed good holding for overnights in mild - medium weather? I saw many are suggested as day use only and would like to be able to rest up in one for 3-5 days.
09:50 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
09:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Travel lift at Pez Vela, CR. It’s quite large.
09:54 Katmandu - Terry Big enough to haul out 47’ X 25’ beam catamaran ? What are they charging ?
09:58 Remedy-Karl I would call them Bonita and Sea trout
10:03 Midnight B Caroline Here's the outcome of our night-time encounter with an unlit floating fishing net off the entrance to Puerto Madero, Chiapas. To recap, the incident happened at about 05.00 last Saturday, at N14°38.01' W092°25.72', about 3.5nm off the coast.

Memo has been great throughout, liaising with the port captain and making sure we were fairly treated. We stated to the Port Captain that we were totally willing to make a good will contribution to repairing the net even though it wasn't our fault. The port captain however "ruled" that we should make no such payment and that if the net owner wanted to claim from us, then we would be entitled to claim for any damage to our boat, which would easily exceed the cost of repairs to the net. (We will need to touch up the hull/keel joint where we snagged the net.)

The fishermen's 'Patron'' got greedy and when the incident happened was trying to intimidate us somewhat into paying an excessive amount, which is why we told them we would resolve it in Port and they have now ended up with nothing. They will hopefully not now take the same approach with any other unfortunate yachts they 'catch'.

The incident was not pleasant but we did not feel in real danger and would certainly not want this to put off anyone coming into Chiapas.
11:04 Captain Dietmar thank you very much
do you have the name of the fishing vessel or patron by any chance ?
12:29 Midnight B Richard Anyone have experience of flying in to Mexico city with a bag full of boat parts? My understanding is that there is no import duty for items totalling up to $500 US per person, but duty is payable over that amount. Does that fit with your experience?
12:30 Midnight B Richard Nearly all the items we intend to bring will be replacement parts if that makes any difference
12:41 PP SV avant We have said it’s ‘camping equipment’ and dodged duty. To use your tip to get duty free import you have to export and document the parts you’re replacing, rarely worth the effort.
12:43 Coddiwomple - Bram We did just that, flying into Loreto with 3 very large suite cases full of parts after Xmas. Not surprisingly we were pulled aside and everything went though x-ray. They pulled out alternator and filters and asked for receipts. We ended up paying 6 (?) or so % on those items which totaled up to only $35 or so. They explained they were looking for car parts and our attempt to explain it was for our own use and for a sailboat were unsuccessful. Given how many things we brought in (macerator pump, many electronic items etc) we just paid and were happy to leave after long flights. YMMV.
13:07 Samadhi [null] Garrote, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.612080,-79.588182&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:25 Midnight B Richard Might not get away with using an AIS transceiver for camping...
13:29 PP SV avant Most Mexican customs agents are not sophisticated campers. :)
13:34 Midnight B Richard ... and it's always good to know the CPA of the nearest tent ⛺
13:45 Midnight B Caroline The small panga with the two fishermen that arrived a while after we got caught up just had a number. Their patron who arrived later was called Jomo, also on a panga with just a number.
13:59 Last Arrow Vincent Re Costa Rica customs. We flew in to Liberia with parts for Watermaker, bags got inspected and all parts were taken by customs. We asked to pay any duty or fees then and there but they said we needed to hire a customs agent ($450.00) to file the correct paper work in order to get parts released from the private bonded warehouse ($150.00). As this all happened on a Friday we were unable to finally get the parts until late Monday., ($80.00 to deliver to the marina)
We had invoices plus they checked out the prices on line, duty and taxes was 35% plus broker fees. $2700.00 USD later we had our parts and Watermaker is back on line.
14:04 Last Arrow Vincent Re Costa Rica customs. I now have a part being shipped by UPS, this time direct to customs agent who will clear the part for me and take care of the duties etc. I’ll let you know how much it cost for a part that cost about $100.00
14:55 SAN That fits with my experience. They pull out everyone who has more than one bag. The officer was very fair, but will look up prices on the internet, if you do not have an invoice. So, if you got some parts for a better price, carry the invoice.
14:58 SAN I just finished my video about our visit to the Grey Whales in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California. The whales can actually be touched there. Here is the link:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6s2q4qq0bXA&feature=share
15:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I started using Aeropost.com to deliver packages to their location in Quepos. I had 4 packages waiting for me when I got here. Total fees including shipping from Miami was about $150 for about $600 worth of goods.
16:00 Pilialoha Hi, does anyone know of a transmission mechanic in the Marina Chahue area? Our kanzaki transmission is making an unusual, clattering sound in forward, not reverse. Any reference will be welcome. Thank you, Rick and María Lucía on Pilialoha
18:01 🦜🍹Kyrie They are really simple machines, so any mechanic with experience with manual car transmissions can easily work on them. If it's bad though, the pricing on parts for these units makes it quickly worth just buying a brand new one. You could order one, fly to the states and bring it back in your luggage.
18:51 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We shared this info after a wonderful week in the bays of Huatulco… if you want more details please message me!
Back online for a moment after a week in the Bahías de Huatulco. Good Nautical provided us great, protected anchorages even with the Tehuantepec blowing strong. Dietmar was absolutely right about La India and Isla Cacaluta, why we missed the Line call yesterday, huge white sand beaches and great snorkeling and all alone at night. Our first stop at dawn from Acapulco was Playa Riscalillio/Jicaral perfect to rest after 48 hours sailing. Clear water, star filled nights, no cell service, water and weather perfect temperature at all the stops. Now at Playa Maguey for internet to check weather and eat out. Not in a rush to cross to Chiapas, enjoying everything too much!
19:05 AZIMUTH - Ash There is a mechanic who lives on a boat in the marina. Not sure about transmissions, but he helped us with an injector issue. Spanish only, but Jose the security guard can help point you in the right direction.

Sat, 4/2/2022
07:05 Lola Doug [null] Manzana 041202 33-5, Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.216087,-82.209207&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:13 Lola Doug Carlos did great on getting me checked in at Boca Chica but don’t expect to come and leave the next day. I have to wait 4 days to get the actual cruising permit.
07:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 you made it to Panama!
08:10 Pilialoha Thank you very much, flying to the US is an option.
We have done some phone calls to the US and inquiries here.
Someone is coming to the boat today and depending on what he says will take a decision on what to do next.
Thanks again 👌🏻
08:12 Pilialoha Thank you very much. We will ask Jose today. 👌🏻
08:36 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:37 Captain Dietmar no more health pass for costa rica
next step is to find out if you can check in without an agent
08:42 Captain Dietmar That through Executive Decree number 42690-MGP-S of October 30,
2020, the Executive Power integrated the sanitary measures in migratory matters to
the reopening of borders in the national territory, in order to regulate
together through the same provision everything related to the income of
people to the country on the occasion of the national state of emergency due to COVID-19 and
its pandemic status, under strict conditions. Such sanitary measures in
migratory matters have been aimed at preventing the spread and reducing the
damage to public health, within the state of national emergency and in relation
with the management of migratory movements in order to protect the health and
life of the people who inhabit the national territory. During the boarding of the
health situation, the authorities have adapted these actions according to the
epidemiological needs faced since March 16, 2020, with the
declaration of said national emergency.

DECREE
REPEALING OF EXECUTIVE DECREE NUMBER 42690-MGP-S OF OCTOBER 30,
2020, CALLED TEMPORARY MIGRATORY MEASURES IN THE PROCESS OF
REOPENING OF BORDERS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE NATIONAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
HEALTH DUE TO COVID-19 AND ITS REFORMS
Article 1 -. Repeal Executive Decree number 42690-MGP-S of October 30,
2020, called Temporary migratory measures in the process of reopening
borders within the framework of the state of national health emergency due to COVID-19, as well as
like all his reforms.
Article 2 -. Due to the repeal of Executive Decree number 42690-MGP-S of December 30,
October 2020 and its reforms, the immigration processes for the entry or exit of
Foreign persons to the national territory will be governed by the provisions of the General Law of
Immigration and Immigration, Law number 8764 of August 19, 2009, its regulations and
other internal provisions on the matter. The General Directorate of Migration and
Immigration must take the necessary measures and of its competence for the attention of
migratory processes on the occasion of this repeal.
Likewise, the sanitary measures issued by the Ministry of Health in
guidelines or resolutions within the framework of the state of national emergency
health by COVID-
08:58 ,☠️Delta Swizzler If you can some how get receipts stating either repaired or have a lower price. That works to. We have ordered things from the states. The company have offered to say it’s costs a lot less and have also written it was a repaired unit.
10:41 wonoma - chris Wonoma is finished out journey for the year. We started in Marathon, Florida and just arrived to El Salvador. Thank you for all the great advise everyone as we would have not known about how amazing it is here and how great Bill and Gene are. we look forward to spending the off season here. Until next season good luck everyone on finishing your trips and take care!
10:52 AZIMUTH - Ash [Balboa Yacht Club] Causeway de Amador (Cl Miller) Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.939790,-79.554676&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:52 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Congratulations! Felicidades! We’re so happy to hear your news about staying in El Salvador for the off season because we are thinking about it too. We’re still in Marina Chiapas and have so many more travel plans on land that we don’t want to rush to Costa Rica or Panama in the next month. So if you or anyone has any advice, thoughts and tips about the upcoming summer and where to keep your boat which is also our home we’d love to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing!
10:59 Outventure juergen and Iris That’s albacora. Excellent meat!
11:01 Outventure juergen and Iris Bonito has dark red meat, this one light red meat. Best to just sear it.
11:05 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:13 PP SV avant Generally, more ‘community’ in El Salvador (starting with Bill & Jean). Good road trips into Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua (much easier car rental than from Mexico). Chiapas state is beautiful and has great road trips too, but fewer people summer there.
11:18 PP SV avant Both make great poke, too.
11:23 TARA -Roel&Jacomine We tried to get diesel yesterday at Balboa yacht club, could not fill up there but were referred to Flamenco marina instead. $4.50 a gallon, no muelle fees to take in fuel.
12:00 Katmandu - Terry Tulum
12:09 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Three months and a lot of time on land later Iron Calculus is finally back on the water and leaving Chiapas. Next stop Manzanillo!
12:10 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
12:40 Katmandu - Terry Excellent
13:06 Randonnée Hello all! You may recall we were wondering about Zihuatenejo and Acapulco for checking in to Mexico. After more research and phone calls, we finally caved and are heading to Chiapas. Much easier it seems!! So maybe we’ll see some of you there! We just checked out of Panama. We went up the river to Pedregal, through the Boca Brava entrance. It was pretty fun; they were definitely not accustomed to seeing sailboats up here. (We have a lifting centerboard). I speak fluent Spanish so was able to get some of the low-down on checking in/out here. They require 48 hours notice. Carlos works directly with the Port Captain, Moises. (We did not use Carlos as we came all the way up here and were able to do it ourselves.) Puero Armuelles uses the same office. They did not recommend going there as that port is used more for the bigger container ships and you still end up in Pedregal. David has some big, good grocery stores. I’ll put more notes on GoodNautical but am posting the quick and dirty here as I’m not sure how much longer we’ll have service. Cheers!
13:11 Randonnée [Photo]
14:48 walt knot right We went up the river to Pedregal 12/27/2018 by way of the isla San pedro (further west). I draw almost 7 feet. It definitely was interesting. Only ran aground coming out.
14:54 walt knot right Josh, you're going to skip Chahue, Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and many good anchorage's in between. All highly recommended
15:19 Captain Dietmar
costa rica has dropped covid rules so you can check in and out yourself
for 50 USD
we have no confirmation but need someone to test this theory
that' it's bavk to the old ways
16:02 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.077407,-82.849802&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:03 Remedy-Karl [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.410674,-112.120191&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
16:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Boat is on the hard as of today! Hopefully we’ll be back in it in a couple of weeks or sooner.
18:15 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
18:15 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
18:15 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
18:23 Lola Doug Finally
18:26 Last Arrow Vincent Just a couple of days ago the Mexican Navy from Zihuat confiscated long lines and fined the fishermen.
18:27 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes!
18:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Great place to eat in Quepos and it’s only a 2 minute walk from our Airbnb.
18:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
18:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
18:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
18:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
18:34 CuranderaDarryn [null] NN-264, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.625545,-87.342369&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [El Arado] Calle Vieja Costa Rica Quepos Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.421006,-84.161234&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:22 Randonnée That’s great news! Alas someone else will need to test it. We are committed to Chiapas. Will be offline for the next week; see you on the flip side!

Sun, 4/3/2022
06:06 Midnight B Richard Thank you
06:17 Midnight B Richard Thanks for the tip!
08:21 Rainbow’s End, Chris [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:26 CuranderaDarryn You made it! Nice run
08:27 Rainbow’s End, Chris Yes, although Friday night was a bouncer, to say the least.
08:30 Last Arrow Vincent @Rainbow’s End, Chris it’s easy cruising from now on, lots of day hop cruising in CR all the way to Panama plus CR gets even better as you go south. If you golf try out the Four Seasons course
08:32 Rainbow’s End, Chris @Last Arrow Vincent Thanks Vince, yes we will explore this area for awhile.
08:50 REEF DANCER Jerry [null] British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.313206,-64.605525&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:53 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer leaving the bvi and heading toward us will artive in st thomas Duffy needs a good playyard he's. All excited. Our trip is in the last month we will head back to ensenada in late May then to San Diego June ish its been great thanks for all of you a nd our barra friends thru covid
09:27 Captain Dietmar congrats - can't wait to hear your stories
11:08 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Has anyone handed in their TIP to Chiapas, checking out of MX. Not returning, and will need a Zarpe for Honduras(final destination). What is the process? Will Memo help with this? What do I need to know?
12:23 WildhoodDirk Hi all! Just doing some land travel from Chiapas. Does anyone have some recent experience travelling from San Cristobal up to Palenque via Hwy 199 (the direct route) versus going ALL the way around??
13:09 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16,:00 UTC for the Pacific
if there are time changes locally please adjust accordingly
13:40 CuranderaDarryn @SV Rhumbline (Terry) We checked out of Chiapas and Memo was great, made all arrangements for us. As for cancellation of TIP, we were told we actually had to drive 2 hours to the border with Guatemala to do so. Crazy! We didn’t obviously, but you can address that with the new owner if you sell your boat. There’s an authorization letter you can write. This is what I was told in Chiapas
13:46 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re in San Cristobal right now and planning on driving directly to Palenque tomorrow. We rented a car and have been asking locals, taxi drivers and tour agencies about the road. Everyone says we must drive only during the daytime. We are going to stop and stay in Agua Azul to enjoy and break up the drive. We will share our experience tomorrow.
14:43 SV Rhumbline (Terry) @CuranderaDarryn ok that’s why I need a link to make sure. I’m not going to sell the boat and understand if I do, the new owners MAY want to sail back to MX and will need a Tip. My concern is correctly checking out so that I can get a Zarpe for Honduras. My boat will permanently reside in Roatan and I need to make sure everything is above board for the Honduran authorities. I live there and am just trying to bring my boat around. I would just leave MX without further thought but need to make sure I can get into HND correctly.
15:02 PP SV avant [Photo]
15:02 PP SV avant Panama Canal proposed rate increases.

https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tolls-Proposal-April-2022-English-v3.pdf

15:02 Captain Dietmar thank you - 3 increases ?
15:03 PP SV avant Annual increases are proposed.
15:27 WildhoodDirk @Pathfinder NicoleJP Oh we just missed you....we just left San Cristobal this morning, but came back down through Chiapa del Corzo and all the way around.... actually close to double the distance but only about an hour and a half more of drive time! Long none the less. We are in Palenque now, and will be in Agua Azul tomorrow....might see you there I guess!
15:29 WildhoodDirk @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We've heard about the no night time driving, but had also heard alot about "unofficial"tolls set up by the separatists movement....even paying their toll doesn't always guarantee passage🤷🏻‍♂️
15:42 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Thank you for that tip! We are going to try the direct route and see how it goes. We will drive through Tabasco on the way back to Tapachula for a change of scenery. And possibly stop at the Cueva de las Cotorras. Maybe see you in Agua Azul mañana!
16:33 WildhoodDirk @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Yes, look forward to hearing about it. I'd love to take that direct route back!
16:56 Busy Bee - Dan Anyone know of a service in Banderas bay,MX that can service water maker high pressure pump. I've got a leaky oil seal and need it replaced. Can't figure out how to get the drive shaft out to replace the seal. So...looking for a mechanical assist in the area here.
17:38 walt knot right Those greedy Chinese
17:41 Last Arrow Vincent @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt ??? Gestalt or Racism ??
17:52 walt knot right Maybe Gestalt, but we know how much the Chinese Government is investing in many American (S&N) countries. Especially Panama. I love all people. But it's safe to say, the government is NOT the people. I'm just pissed that it went from $800 (under 50ft) to $1600 and now 10% a year. Should have punched thru in 2019
20:13 Remedy-Karl OMG. Come on.
20:19 Remedy-Karl Fox Business: Mexico suspends gasoline subsidy as Americans cross border for deals.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/mexico-suspends-gasoline-subsidy-as-u-s-drivers-cross-border-for-deals
20:20 Remedy-Karl Still reasonable cheap in San Carlos, Sonora and Santa Rosalita, Baja.
20:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Many topes (speed bumps) I think I counted around 235, between the two. Also, we had grown men block the road in one town. It was a weekend. One guy had a can of spray paint and threaten to spray the car if we didn’t pay their toll. I told him in Spanish that his Abuelo would be ashamed. It took him off guard.
20:59 Sea Trial Dave I’ll second the golf at the Four Seasons. Please keep an eye out for my missing golf balls though!

Mon, 4/4/2022
05:33 PP SV avant [Photo]
05:34 PP SV avant Light rain and a fair amount of lightning (mostly sheet lightning) at shelter bay last night and this morning. It’s not rainy season yet but it’s getting close.
06:36 IslaZ/Richard @Busy Bee - Dan Ricardo Yacht Service: Ricardo 52 332 116 8193. He fixed my village marine
06:41 Busy Bee - Dan Awesome. Thanks
07:25 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] David District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.091537,-82.329442&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:34 WildhoodDirk That's exactly the sort of thing that we've heard....don't mind the regular check points and tolls etc....it's the "irregular" ones that can be a tad worrisome. We should be seeing Pathfinder tonight....
07:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] CRCQ+4J7, El Cerro, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.420156,-84.160399&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:43 Sail Fish-Joanna Bonita have teeth. Skipjack have spots (3ish) on belly and NO teeth. We always release the skipjack. Bonita make yummy 🌮
07:44 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila [Royal Palm Yacht Basin] 629 NE 3rd St Dania Beach, FL 33004 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.057710,-80.133799&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Where are you staying in Agua Azul? We didn’t reserve a place in case we have to turn around and make a new plan. Looks like there are a few hotels near the park so hoping we can just show up, jump in the water and celebrate a successful passage 🤞
07:49 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] 8RPF+G2F, Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.335983,-82.178078&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:50 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [San Cristóbal de las Casas] 29200 , Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.736679,-92.637085&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:51 Lola Doug [null] Manzana 041202 33-5, Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.215947,-82.209152&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:55 Katmandu - Terry Ricardo in La Cruz +52 322 116 8193 excellent work . Reliable if you can get him.
07:58 Karuna Doug & Anna [Puerto Angel] Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.666213,-96.491915&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:10 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [null] 852, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.990385,-79.577782&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:11 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Transiting the canal this morning!
08:13 Samadhi Same here in Linton, I was surprised that it was still going this morning at 5am
08:13 Samadhi Yay!
08:28 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Group voice call started.
08:30 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Group call ended.
08:30 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Group voice call started.
08:30 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Group call ended.
08:31 Captain Dietmar Weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in about 1 hour for the CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC and on 90 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:55 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] W6G3+6X2, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.924680,-90.795695&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Congratulations!
09:17 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Will check in to Costa Rica be effected by Semana Santa April 10-17?
09:17 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:20 walt knot right [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482217,-79.943674&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:20 walt knot right Living the dreams with boat projects
09:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] 2818 Eastgate Ave, Concord, CA 94520, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=37.989080,-122.042900&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:28 Samadhi [null] Garrote, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.611964,-79.588190&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:30 Outventure juergen and Iris [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.670447,-79.744539&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:32 PP SV avant See you in shelter bay soon, then!
09:40 Remedy-Karl [null] De Las Flores 12, Mesa México, 23920 Santa Rosalía, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=27.337490,-112.262500&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:42 SVBoundless [null] 14, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.623431,-83.152517&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 WildhoodDirk I'll let you know shortly, be leaving Palenque in about an hour....I'll ask Jenn where we are staying and let you know....just waiting for her to be done work.
10:03 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.426990,-84.169315&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 AZIMUTH - Ash Looking for info on how to access the booster, but didn't find online. Any advice? At Balboa YC currently.
10:15 TAKU Bob & Etta @AZIMUTH - Ash sorry we don't have an answer, but Taku says Hi. We are anchored next to you 🤗
10:16 AZIMUTH - Ash Hi! Nice to meet you across the water :)
10:18 Sea Trial Dave Hi guys! Hope the trip north is going well! Stay in touch.
10:22 PP SV avant It’s been pretty easy in colon, but the clinics move around a bit. Try asking someone in the YC office to look it up for you.
10:26 OCEAN DREAM III -KB [null] JRFX+42Q, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622842,-83.152471&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:26 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Ocean Dream
10:31 LUMOS - Jeremiah [Marina Riviera Nayarit] Riviera Nayarit Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748294,-105.380225&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:40 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.215457,-82.205258&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:47 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Paseo del Pescador, Las Playas, 39370 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=16.841321,-99.907930&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:06 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/av4PArdDCXuv4Qbh9
11:14 Outventure juergen and Iris Isla Taborcillo / John Wayne Island anchorage close to Punta Chame / Panama
Short follow up on the line call:
Isla Taborcillo is a great, calm anchorage with some island exploration to be done. There is an abandoned hotel & Western town theme park on the island which is worth a visit.
Also very good kitesurfing and wingsurfing with flat water, especially at (spring) low tides south-easterly of the island when the sandbars come out.
Approach from the south is safe at high tide, navionics charts are quite accurate.
Approach from north was also easy with coming tide.
Here is a track i saved coming and going from Punta Chame.
Supplies available in Punta Chame village, also some restaurants, recommendations are: a new cafe "Happy Corner" right on the beach by some German expats and the Beachclub SOLE at Panama Kite Center with great food and vibes. Happy Corner also organizes tours and hikes, for example to Cerro Chame, a 580 m high "mountain" with stunning views over the pacific coast.
You may also learn to kitesurf with Panama Kite Center or Panama Kitehouse.

11:14 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:14 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:14 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:15 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:15 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:16 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:17 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:17 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:17 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:17 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:18 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
11:58 Karuna Doug & Anna Group call ended.
14:35 Busy Bee - Dan [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748045,-105.370198&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:14 DancingontheEdge Mel There is a new Facebook group about cruising in Jamaica. It is Jamaica One Love Cruisers. It may have information for anyone interested in cruising there.
15:28 Last Arrow Vincent I'm presently in Quepos and wanting to find an anchorage within the Gulf of Nicoya area with very easy beach access for a dinghy. I will have my 2 & 3 year old grandkids with me so access has to be easy. I promised them we would look for treasure so I have to take them out on the boat some where Any suggestions ? thanks.
15:38 DancingontheEdge Mel @Last Arrow Vincent Curu anchorage has a flat beach. Do you have wheels to pull your dinghy back out because the tide is large? There is also a private park with a few walks. A few monkeys to see. Did you ask in the Marina office about an Anchorage?
15:39 Last Arrow Vincent @DancingontheEdge Mel thanks yes I have dinghy wheels.
15:42 DancingontheEdge Mel There is another beach spot between the islands there. I don’t know about landing there. Pangas bring people over from the resorts.
16:12 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Iron Calculus just cross the T-pecs. Took the “southern” route.😀
16:12 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
16:12 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Ran into a long like over 100 miles off shore. Thankfully no damage. But sad seeing the turtles tangled in it.
16:13 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Long line
16:41 SV Chimera @ last arrow Vincent.
I agree Curu would be a great place for the kids and a beach landing
16:45 Sailing Bohemia Would highly recommend Naranjo - Opacifico resort and beach and then northern anchorage in Bahia Ballena. both amazing and easy access
16:45 Last Arrow Vincent @Sailing Bohemia thank you
18:11 Outventure juergen and Iris [Video]
18:12 Outventure juergen and Iris Saw this little fella in the water about 300m from our boat..
Isla San Jose, Las Perlas
18:12 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
19:10 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Made it to Santa Marta, Colombia from Aruba, after a 40-hour motor sail! E-NE Trades were incredibly light (12-16kn) and seas were 1-2 metes . Assuming atypical for this passage. Any other Posse people in the marina?
21:55 SALTY FINCH - Gisela Oh wow, not so little!
22:00 SALTY FINCH - Gisela I second the northern anchorage in Ballena. Beach is called Playa Muertos. Great spot for kids to look for hermit crabs and adults to have a sundowner. Also excellent organically produced food at the reataurant Los Vivos

Tue, 4/5/2022
11:36 walt knot right For Beneteau owners... I need to trouble shoot my regulator and the solenoid in my propane locker.

My solenoid is very hot when circuit is on. It makes a clicking sound, but I can't tell if it is getting engaged.

Anyhow, my question is how is the regulator attached to the wall? Is it glued?

Has anyone removed it?

DM me if you could help. Thanks Walt
11:37 PP SV avant @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt usually attached with pipe dope sealant on the threads.
11:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Easy way to check if it is working is to turn it off, light a stove burner, and see if it goes out after burning for a few minutes. Normally they click when turned on or off.
11:42 Captain Dietmar @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt ours does get warm and clicks too and it works
our gas bottles valves open the other way though so I've looked at the arrows on them to ensure I open them
11:59 walt knot right [Photo]
12:04 walt knot right I know I have pressure because it showing on the gauge. But when the valve on the stove is open it should push air out until propane finally gets there. But there is no air flow at all but. So either the regulator stopping gas for solenoid is stopping the gas. I need to remove them to test them and possibly replace them. But I cannot see anything that is holding the regulator against the propane Locker law. I was going to cry oh, but if I'm wrong that would do more damage than I want to. So the question is do I just try it away from the wall, because that regulator needs to be remove before I can remove the solenoid
12:05 walt knot right Pry off not cry oh
12:06 PP SV avant Looks like it’s screwed to the bulkhead and has some ‘goop’ around the holes. You should reassemble with the yellow ptfe/Teflon tape, the white stuff isn’t propane/hydrocarbon rated. Most hardware stores have it.
12:06 walt knot right Pry not try
12:07 PP SV avant [Photo]
12:07 PP SV avant Look in that hole for a screw.
12:08 walt knot right I'll try, couldn't get my head down there and couldn't get a good camera shot either. I'll just try putting a screwdriver in that hole. But it's a really small size screw I would say in number two if that is the case
12:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt That was my thought. Is there access behind the propane locker in that area? There might be screws back there
12:09 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.496349,-78.950672&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:17 walt knot right No screws on this side and extremely dificult access from the other side. I'll crawl in there to feel around.
12:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ugh. Good luck.
12:33 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jerry - okdokie pal!
12:38 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jurgen, is there any reason why we can't anchor here at Isla Majagua?
12:54 walt knot right Yep, screwed from the back side. Got it out
12:56 AEOLIAN  - Jared [null] Vía sin nombre, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.696980,-96.225053&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:59 Ho’okipa-Lisa Curu is perfect and the gift shop at the wildlife sanctuary will make Linda happy:)
12:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Excellent!
13:00 Katmandu - Terry [null] Abasolo 70, Gustavo A. Madero, 07050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=19.486440,-99.114582&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:08 RED ROVER-Alison Hi! Sorry we were at Coiba without cell service. I don't know how to access them, it was just noted to me by Carlos in Boca Chica. I hope you found access!
13:15 Pilialoha Hi, Rick here on Pilialoha, a Beneteau 393. I have done this several times. My regulator os screwed onto the compartment. The screws come onto the metal from the other side of the compartment. In my boat i go to the port cabin and remove a wooden cover on the ceiling. That allows me access to the screw heads. Then unscrew from that side. Regulator will come free. A bit of a chore but doable. Good Luck, Rick and María Lucía on Pilialoha at marina Chahue
13:17 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
13:17 RED ROVER-Alison Hola Posse! We just spent 5 nights at Coiba and another lovely night at Bahia Honda. Back in cell service and wanted to share the Coiba fee experience. We are 58 feet long and when we checked in with the ranger I said that we were. Mistake. Fees for boats 50 to 100 feet are $160 per night. After he told us our total for 4 nights would be $740 we said ah no, we thought it was $60/night. And then he provided us with the fee schedule. So we said we couldn't do that, and he asked how much money we had. We were able to settle at $400 total with a fishing license for the park waters (usually $50) included. I should have gone much lower. We passed the lesson onto a sailboat that is over 50 feet and they were able to say they were 48.5 feet and negotiate below the $60/night rate. We were approached by a different ranger and his crew with machine guns in their panga twice while anchored. We gave them cokes, told them we paid and everything was fine. We were given a fishing license but nothing to note that we had paid. The money was put in a drawer and there were no records other than the fishing license. No boat or personal documents needed. It was absolutely beautiful at Coiba. Loved it. Just a funny start.
13:18 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
13:18 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
13:18 RED ROVER-Alison I should add. All Spanish, no English.
13:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Nice drone shot. Of course you have a drone. 😁
13:37 walt knot right @pilialoha and all others that have been so helpful. I unscrewed from the back of the regulator. Reached from aft lazarette. Blew air through regulator with success. Jumped solenoid and blow are through solenoid with success. Test power to solenoid (which was redundant because I always heard the click) with success. Temporarily hooked back up and I'm getting gas to the stove.

All I can think is goshiling the regulator must have done something.

Long story, but to make it short. Just hit it with a hammer.

Thanks again
13:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haha. Glad it worked out!
14:00 AEOLIAN  - Jared Hey guys - QQ on El Salvador. I am probably departing Mexico South in the next two weeks and some friends are working to convince me to stop in El Salvador en route to Costa Rica. I know May is not optimal for lightning strikes but curious if there is any advice from someone who has been there during this season based on their experiance?
15:06 Ho’okipa-Lisa Majagua, Isla Perlas, Panama – 8.29.743 N / 78.57.052 W – finally a gorgeous anchorage with clear water, and a coral reef with pretty fish!!! Snorkel at south end of center reef between the two islands at 8.29.925 N / 78.57.114 W. Not sure about anchoring here overnight, but it seems doable?
15:20 PP SV avant El Salvador has less lightning than Costa Rica. It’s not that bad early in the season, either.
15:37 Ho’okipa-Lisa Rob, we've had thunder rumbles here in the Las Perlas for the past 3 days...but no lightning...
15:39 Moken M&M @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky did you go to cavada? We stayed three days and snorkeled every day. Amazing sea life.
15:43 RED ROVER-Alison Lightning, thunder and squalls every day and/or night for the last say 10 days. Or maybe more. Between Boca Chica and Isla Gobernadora, Panama, where we are now anchored in another squall. At least there is a free boat wash!
15:43 Pilialoha That is great, we are glad all is solved. (clap)(clap)
15:43 Moken M&M Heading offshore from Puerto Armuelles to Chiapas Mexico. Excellent checkout with Omar. Dicy getting fuel with the beach landings. Probably reconsider fueling there but everything else was amazing and efficient. Adiós Panamá 🇵🇦
15:59 SAVA - Melinda "Mel" Adios and fair winds Moken crew!
18:10 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Anyone know or a sail repair place in Acapulco? I have a Genoa that needs som TLC.
18:20 walt knot right I don't know of Acapulco but I think North Sails has a loft in Puerto Vallarta
18:52 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Thanks Walt. We’re on our way to PV was just hoping I didn’t have to beat the whole way North without the jib.
19:00 PP SV avant Check with Enrique at Club de Yates, he will know.
19:11 CuranderaSheri [Puerto San Juan del Sur] San Juan Del Sur San Juan del Sur, Rivas Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=11.250722,-85.873157&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Will do. Thank you.
21:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We may have overlooked CAVADA… please send us the GPS…

Wed, 4/6/2022
07:29 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Del Mar 31, Gaviota, 63732 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748974,-105.378448&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:30 SVAKIA-Rick Finally leaving La Cruz for Mazatlan and the Sea of Cortez today.
10:54 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
10:55 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We did it! Palenque! One road block from San Cristobal and lots of construction but absolutely worth every minute!
12:40 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I’m so proud of you two lovebirds. We loved Palenque as well
12:44 Kastaway Steve Leaving Mazatlan tomorrow for San Blas. Does the marina have spaces for travelers passing thru I’m 44 ft.
12:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
14:41 Lola Doug Info for group on Boca Chica. I got checked in on Friday. Same day I arrived by Carlos. Problem is it’s I can’t go anywhere until I get my cruising permit. Coming up on a week and no permit. Not sure if I would have been better off going to the places myself. Carlos says they send to panama and they aren’t getting it done. Just sayin be prepared to stay here a week. Same happened to Briza.
14:44 PP SV avant I’m hearing the same in shelter bay. That part of the check in process is broken everywhere.
14:46 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re making the most of the “long way around” back to Tapachula from Palenque through Villahermosa, Tabasco by stopping at Costco!
14:46 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
14:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Do they have window air conditioners?
14:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Unfortunately, no…exactly what we were looking for! But we of we found everything else we weren’t looking for.
14:51 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Unfortunately, no…but exactly what we were looking for! We found everything else we were not looking for 😇
14:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haha. Well, you can’t find them in Costa Rica at all. Wish I’d bought one when Terry suggested it back in Mexico. Hopefully they have them in Panama. 🤞
15:02 PP SV avant They have them here in Panama. Folks have been picking them up for $170-200 in colon (shelter bay)
15:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Perfect. I can’t wait to get to Panama!! Not looking forward to the issues checking in, though. Any remedy or solution to this issue?
15:04 PP SV avant Patience. It’s always been slow, and now it’s worse. Boca chica is a nice spot to wait.
15:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sounds like a plan. 😳
15:12 Epsilon-Bill [null] 1 Banning House Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.441845,-118.498395&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:32 RED ROVER Kevin Our process took 4 days. We planned our arrival for a Monday with the assumption that nothing would begin in a weekend. Also, we thought arriving late in the week could lengthen the process by 2 days, again assuming nothing would happen on the weekend. We combined a shopping/Tigo sim card trip in to David with the day our cruising permit was supposed to be ready so that we could pick it up. (Carlos' brother was our driver). The local office was having difficulties with the Panama office on getting the details on the cruising permit correct. We stayed right up to closing time and they felt the pressure to complete... it worked and we left with permit in hand. With Ll that said, we'd recommend talwith Carlos several days ahead, even a week or two, to get him the paperwork. He needs to schedule 4 offices to drive an hour out to Boca Chica... kind of like wrangling cats. Buy a great place to hang for a few days as Rob said.
15:39 wonoma - chris we just arrived a week ago and the place is amazing. best place we have been yet as far as check in, services, mooring. absolutely come here
15:42 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Hola Amigas! Just arrived in Bahia Manzanillo. Any opinions on whether to fuel up with diesel here or Barra? Thanks, Sue
15:45 Make Me Laugh Neil We fueled up in La Cruz, Banderas bay, seemed like fuel was gritty and black, they claimed dyed purple. We had 160 gallons pumped out and given away in Barra, the fuel was clean and clear.
I don’t remember the price, as at the time I really didn’t have a choice.
15:50 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue @Make Me Laugh Neil. Yes I heard about the La Cruz fuel issues. Fortunately I last filled my tanks there in late November, 2021 and have had no issues!
16:44 Make Me Laugh Neil Good for you. My point was the quality of the fuel at Barra, I can’t speak to the quality in Manzanillo
16:57 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue @Make Me Laugh Neil Thanks Neil, big no never mind. Just learned that the grande tank labeled “Diesel “ is full of Gasolina!
17:21 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, please enjoy Costa Rica south of Quepos as it is the best cruising ground we have done. BTW, I’m proud of you going to Quepos to do your repairs. You could have done it cheaper elsewhere, but you made a good decision and are in excellent hands. I told Justin to take care of you. Namaste…
17:24 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 🙏 Thank you! Much appreciated. We aren’t going to charge down to Panama. We plan to take our time. What are your suggested anchorages as we saunter south?
17:45 Colibri David&Aska Hi, Does anyone have the current info for checking into Peru as cruisers? Thanks!
17:58 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky You’re welcome!!!

Jerry, a question…

How much time does it take you to do a bottom clean? And how often do you do it?

Lisa and are both down below cleaning, she’s on scuba and I’m on hookah, and it’s taking us 4 tanks, 6 hours, every 2 weeks!!!

Please reply…
19:49 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I posted everything on good nautical. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. It’s a perfect cruising ground for a sailing vessel
20:01 WildhoodDirk Looking good guys! BTW, we hit zero road blocks on the way back down south....most danger we were ever in on the 199 was from the banana lady the day before!🤪
20:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
21:11 Last Arrow Vincent Can anyone recommend a fire extinguisher service company in the Quepos area?

Thu, 4/7/2022
06:24 PP SV avant The weather forecasts for the Caribbean from NHC/NOAA have changed, and for the better. The number of forecast zones has almost doubled allowing greater precision. Web functionality (the mouse over map) is missing, but will apparently be back up soon. More details and a link to the text forecasts:

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ebc71a5d460d4a6e952f90d5578d87db

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAOFFNT3.shtml
07:48 CuranderaDarryn Anyone departing southbound from Chiapas to CR/Panama that could bring a small package?
08:15 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Has anyone checked in/out of Linton in Panama on the Caribbean side? We hear it’s possible, but can’t find any information.
14:34 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you Rob. You never cease to amaze me on your wealth of information that benefits the Posse…
14:35 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Location]
15:41 SEPHINA Joxh & Sheila @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Here here! On Rob Murray
15:49 Pilialoha [Bahía El Maguey] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.733829,-96.151143&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:43 PP SV avant Request for assistance, Golfito CR to Panama City area. From ‘boatwatch’ Facebook group.

UPDATE: RCC Alameda has advised the report as of 4/22/22 is "UNREPORTED". SV Tlacuilo is US flagged with a hailing port of Wilmington Delaware with Luis Ernesto García de Alba Ponce on a 2014 Hunter 33. He was sailing from Golfito, Costa Rica, heading to Panamá Canal. Family members have not been able to track him via satellite communication for two days via Garmin.

Anyone with information regarding this boat should contact

Search and Rescue Duty Officer
Rescue Coordination Center Alameda
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area/District 11

Alameda, California, USA
Tel: 510-437-3701
Fax: 510-437-3017
Email: RCCAlameda1@uscg.mil

BOLO: Overdue SV Tlacuilo

071533Z APR 22
HYDROPAC 949/22(21,22).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
GULF OF PANAMA.
COSTA RICA TO PANAMA.
DNC 14.
33 FOOT S/V TLACUILO, ONE PERSON ON BOARD,
UNREPORTED GOLFITO (08-39.2N 083-10.4W) TO
PANAMA CANAL (08-57.2N 079-33.1W).
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC ALAMEDA, TELEX: 230172343,
PHONE: 510 437 3701, E-MAIL: RCCALAMEDA1@USCG.MIL.
16:58 Sea Trial Dave Marina Papagayo shout out to Rafael who did an amazing job washing our dirty Nordhavn. Everything is costly here. Nice to find a good value and great job. Spent all day at $10 hr. +506 8347 4762
18:10 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Pedro González, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.402535,-79.081383&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:11 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
18:13 RED ROVER-Alison Photo of current forecast on Punta Mala this morning. Came through in the early hours with a big head current slowing us. But never saw more than 10 knots of wind. Chunky for 8 hours or so but a good passage.
18:17 AZIMUTH - Ash That current is no joke! Very slow going on our passage in last week.
18:19 RED ROVER-Alison We crawled. And for much longer than predicted. Happy to be here join the Pearl Islands. It is margarita time!
18:21 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
18:21 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
18:21 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
18:21 RED ROVER Kevin Photos of our trip down to Las Perlas...
19:13 Aegis, Mary/Ian [Photo]
19:13 Aegis, Mary/Ian We had a great experience with a Guatemalan travel agency that I highly recommend whether you are flying into Guatemala or taking your boat into Puerto Quetzal.

Luis, a professional driver, on very short notice, drove from Antigua, GT to Puerto Quetzal to pick us up and drive us to our hotel in Antigua. Turns out he also owns a travel agency. The next day, Tuesday, we contacted him and asked if he could get us by air to Tikal, including a guide. After some amazing hustling on his part he had our flights booked, shuttles , and a guide in Tikal arranged…for Wednesday! He personally drove us to and from Guatemala City airport.

I had to say all this because I had been recommended a certified guide through the marina who was an absolute flop that after days of communication could not organize anything or give me a price. Luis was a fraction of the price that others had paid for similar service.

Here is a link to his travel agency and his shuttle service business card:
https://www.google.com/search?q=guatemala+maya+destination&sxsrf=APq-WBsWEqGOFcvESSbRrUPFs4FkTeRMvg%3A1649379181898&ei=bYdPYuXCNsuEwbkPgN6c2Ak&gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TDdLKivPyisyYLRSNaiwMLWwNEg1SEpMMzdJTkoytjKosExKM02zNDUwSjG0MEg1tfSSSi9NLEnNTcxJVMhNrExUSEktLsnMSyzJzM8DAPLDGfs&oq=guatemala+maya+destination&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAEYATIHCCMQsAMQJzIOCC4QgAQQxwEQrwEQsANKBAhBGAFQAFgAYNciaABwAHgAgAFoiAFokgEDMC4xmAEAyAECwAEB&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#bsht=CgRmYnNtEgIIAw&sbfbu=1&pi=guatemala%20maya%20destination

19:14 Aegis, Mary/Ian Whoops, business card for his shuttle service is above.
19:20 Ventana-Jim [Photo]
19:20 Ventana-Jim [Photo]
19:21 Ventana-Jim Hello Posse. After a wonderful few months in Sea of Cortez and Western Mexico we are making plans to return Ventana (our 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1) to California in May and want to know if anyone is interested in buddy boating from Cabo to San Diego. Ventana will be arriving in Cabo area May 18 or so and we plan to reprovision, wait for a weather window and head around Cabo north
around May 23 or earlier, weather permitting. Please message me privately if you are interested in discussing further. Thanks!

21:47 PP SV avant Piracy incident off Honduras Caribbean coast.

https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-2775-2/?

Fri, 4/8/2022
01:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Kudos. The good news is that you’ll be flying with the current on your passage from Las Perlas to Panama City. If anyone can get a trawler to plane, it’s RED ROVER🙀 💃🏼⛸👨🏼‍✈️
08:14 RED ROVER-Alison She just really wants to be a planing boat, as evidenced by her flight plan out of Bahia del Sol. 😁
12:26 REEF DANCER Jerry Will miss the call going to marina crown bay in st thomas ok place pricey but everythong here is hard to believe bvi was, less expensive. Very crowded but Easter week. Is here
13:01 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort & Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.340223,-82.177016&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed you made it! We will be back in Bocas on 4/24. Hope you are still around.
13:11 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We would love to see you guys! Not sure how long we will be here but hope to see you. You are in our minds and in our hearts daily ❤️
13:12 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks so much. Hope you can hang in there till we get back.
14:09 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jerry, a question…

How much time does it take you to do a bottom clean? And how often do you do it?

Lisa and are both down below cleaning, she’s on scuba and I’m on hookah, and it’s taking us 4 tanks, 6 hours, every 2 weeks!!!

Please reply…
14:26 Rosie2 [Photo]
14:26 Rosie2 Finally found our way back to warmer waters!! Natalia is back in her element!!
14:26 Rosie2 [Photo]
14:26 Rosie2 [Photo]
15:04 Aegis, Mary/Ian
Has anyone been into Barillas “Marina”, El Salvador? Wondering what it was like? How was the bar crossing etc?
15:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
15:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
15:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Was really impressed with the stock items in the chandlery store the Acapulco Yacht Club.
15:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
15:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
15:15 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Photo]
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15:48 WildhoodDirk Seeing mixed reviews in terms of what Marina Ixtapa is like these days....looking at maybe making it a stop heading north...Looking for recent experiences here in terms of general condition/safety for boat/potable water?/wifi or cell service. Thanks in advance!
16:23 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Ixatapa marina is a great stop. We just left there after a 6 week unplanned stay. Had to make quick trip home. Elsa is the best she is the harbor master, been there 26 years. Great fuel dock, easiest we have had in Mexico. We were near office, 340 steps to great showers, and good bathroom. Building is aged, think it was built in the 80s. There are 3 good restaurants on the boardwalk. Within a miles walk is the Simplico steak house, second best steak I have had in Mexico. Provioning will need to be in Zwhat. Costs you 120-150 local to get a ride to Sam's Club or Sorano's. Each time we did this the taxi driver waited for us. No Costco. Laundry is available within a mile, can ride there is 24 pecos. There is an excellent bike/walking trail that goes all the way to Zwhat. There is a crocodile park between Ixtapa and Zwhat, approx 12 mile round trip ride. Port CPT can be a challenge but more time than convenience. I would go again.
17:17 walt knot right Josh is that Yacht club, or the chandlery at the other Marina?
17:32 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We found a really cool cigar club bar With a pool table in Chippendale decor. In Panama City. It’s a private club but Panama posse gets free entry as long as they spend $25 on cigars, drinks, and food.
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17:39 WildhoodDirk @Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Thank you! Great info
19:37 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I’d thus this same place that had the Don Pedro rum. I stopped there with my daughter. The owner did a FaceTime with Don Pedro. He spent 10 minutes on the phone with her. He used to work for Havana Rum. Now he owns his own rum
21:22 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Blvd. Marina Mazatlan 2852, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268684,-106.465181&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:23 SVAKIA-Rick We finally escaped La Cruz! We took off to Mazatlan and arrived this morning. Yeah!
23:12 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Walt that was right on the yacht clubs property just behind the gate.

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06:43 walt knot right Wow, they have improved their inventory since I was there.
06:50 Make Me Laugh Neil Well that will make life interesting. Do you have gas engines or diesel?

07:56 Lola Doug [null] Mariato District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.273447,-80.927607&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:15 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Isla Meangura] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.198943,-87.695193&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:18 Lola Doug @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky not sure who is asking and if it’s been answered. I clean my 47’ cat ( 2 hulls) in about 2 hours without tanks once a month. That boat needs new paint.
08:23 Last Arrow Vincent FYI Nordhavn 60 just cleaned the hull two weeks about 2 men 2 hours, been underway for the first week second week at dockside, hull is fouled again, speed down, Rpm up and engine temp up. Paint system 1 1/2 years old. Location Quepos
10:05 Last Arrow Vincent For those do it “yourselfers”
https://nemopowertools.com/product/nemo-hull-cleaner/
11:36 REEF DANCER Jerry Chuck if it's nominal growth it takes me an hour and a half I use,a whole bottle of air. I use,a 12 drywall knife for the big area. A multitool psi t scraper for the prop and white texture pads for the waterline. Thruster housings I use my small blade scraper yo get between blade and housing I clean the zinc just to see how soft they are I've gotten pretty efficient at it lol
11:56 Outventure juergen and Iris When we’re cruising, I just wipe a bit everytime i come from snorkeling or surfing and just dont let it build up.
After a long stay in a marina ot anchorage with crodocodiles 😉 it takes me about 4-6 hours for the whole boat, but i never do all at once. (44ft cat)
Worst of all is the props and saildrives that i put propspeed on. That stuff really is the most expensive junk that i have on the boat and i am looking for something else in the future / at my next haul out for the saildrives in case anyone has got a recommendation.
12:11 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thanks for the info. I guess I’m old and need to get stronger
12:12 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I was afraid you were going to say that…
12:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jerry, thanks for that info. Hey Justin is the yard manager at Marina pest vela in capos Costa Rica. He did a bottom paint for me. Stripped off eight prior layers down to the bone. Then he did two coats of primer and three coats of paint. All high-quality material. Then we did prop C. He’s advised me to just use the microfiber cloth and if absolutely necessary to use on a plastic scrapers. We’ve already burned through a half a dozen plastic scrapers. But no using metal it’s customary. I just don’t know anymore. Thanks for your help as always. Miss you and Deb and Duffy
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13:31 Outventure juergen and Iris Rainy season in Panama has also reached the Pacific side of things now…
13:32 Outventure juergen and Iris Just good that it’s daytime so we don’t see the lightning.. 😅
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13:46 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Hull cleaning tool for DIY gear crazy sailors! It’s on my wishlist. Can be configured for neutral buoyancy.
14:25 RED ROVER Kevin @☸️ Outventure - what's your current location? Still in Las Perlas? Just had a squall blow over...
14:28 Outventure juergen and Iris We’re at Isla Farallon
14:28 Outventure juergen and Iris [null] Rio Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.353735,-80.112061&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:39 RED ROVER Kevin Nice! Just anchored between mago mago and chapera. Light drizzle currently...
14:40 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.800879,-84.896085&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:40 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin
14:42 RED ROVER Kevin @Last Arrow Vincent did you find that calm beach for the grandkids?
14:48 Last Arrow Vincent We are on a reconnaissance mission to figure out a loop from Quepos for the grand kids coming. Curu Beach was suggested for easy dinghy landing and swimming and it appears like tit should be. Right now winds gusting to 30 , we’ll see how tomorrow it is for going ashore later or tomorrow
14:50 Last Arrow Vincent @RED ROVER Kevin on a reconnaissance trip to find a loop from Quepos for the grandkids coming down. Curu was suggested as a no surf landing and good for swimming. It appears that way but right now winds gusting to 30 so will see how the morning is
14:53 RED ROVER-Alison We also had a nice day on our own little island at Isla Tortuga, also right there but exposed to North winds. You could go farther north and the swell disappears but less nice beaches. Curu was fun - enjoyed the hiking too. Lots of monkeys. To the south of Quepos, we loved Drake Bay, a little more active beach landing but really super easy. Great hiking there too - some nice easy jungle walks from the fuel dock at the inn there.
15:02 INDEPENDENCE - Richard Just released: https://groups.io/g/southbound-group/files/2022%20Cruiser%20Resource%20Guide%20for%20Panama%20City.pdf
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15:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole From Corzo de Chispa we drove to San Cristobal and stayed 3 nights at an amazing Airbnb just a few blocks from the centro but out of the busy blocks. We even had a jacuzzi tub and “fireplace heater”! Loved loved San Cristobal and went horseback riding to Chamula about an hour away. Gorgeous country to see by horse and the church experience inside is unbelievable.
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15:16 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We bought notebooks, pens and dry erase boards and handed them out to the children selling things and asking for money in the streets of San Cristobal. It can be overwhelming but it was so touching to see their faces light up from a gift and also they stopped asking.
15:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very nice an d thoughtful. ❤️
15:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole After San Cristobal we drove directly to Agua Azul on the famous roadblock road (199). We did encounter an actual roadblock protest but it was peaceful and lasted for us about 20-30 mins. We paid 50 pesos could pass through. We arrived at Agua Azul by sunset, after all the tourists leave and woke up at sunrise to again enjoy the waterfalls all by ourselves. We stayed at a simple but sweet cabin called Yax-Ha along with the Panama Posse family from Wildhood. Great stop before Palenque!
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15:27 PP SV avant We like to use candy. ;). We’re evil that way.
15:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We got to Palenque with only the roadblock of the kids and fruit ladies demanding 50 pesos or 40 peso bananas. We stayed the night at a simple place about a 5 min drive to the Palenque park entrance and woke up to be there at 8:15am when they open. We had the ruins almost completely to ourselves and the weather was still cool enough to enjoy. Don’t miss the ruins near the waterfall or the museum. Everything is so incredible, a must-stop while in Mexico!
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15:39 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole From Rancho del Lago it’s a 5 hour drive back to Marina Chiapas. It was an outstanding road trip and we are so happy we took the time and did it. Next up El Salvador, sailing out next week!
15:39 REEF DANCER Jerry I'm using the micron paint on bottom tough as nails a quality drywall blade just pops off hard growth. My bottom paint is five years,old looks new I had the wTer line done in bvi nanny cay. He said bottom looked new, so if you keep it clean it will last. Hey I replaced genset engine mounts today. Lots of fun but finished non the less we,advertising and diving st johns usvi for a month then. Duffy says,time to hit the dog parks. Use the gentler material u can to take the crap off but better to get it off than let it hang on bottom. Knot speed with clean bottom is not relevant to us I believe yes physics does point to lessfriction but with our design and engines I believe in the overall mute point what's,10rpm in the scheme of things. Have fun we will go diving in st johns on monday
15:44 REEF DANCER Jerry [null] 8168 Crown Bay Marina, Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, USVI : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.333677,-64.952119&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:44 REEF DANCER Jerry [null] 8168 Crown Bay Marina, Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, USVI : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=18.333639,-64.952138&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole PS spellcheck error… Chiapa de Corzo was our stop at the Cañón de Sumidero.
16:26 walt knot right OMG, I was off my phone for 4 hours and I came back to 73 un read messages.i wish I was there. I'm glad someone is living their dreams. Soon (I hope) we'll be back out there.
18:08 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Thank you Rob. Good timing!!
18:11 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Jerry, thank you for your wisdom and veracity
20:50 Samadhi @CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram just replied to your message (sorry it's late we were transiting San Blas to Cartegena) but I'll share our experience checking out in Linton with others too. Port captain is right at the marina in a shipping container office. Easy, peasy $11.50 for the international zarpe. It to about 15 minutes. We didn't have to surrender the cruising permit. He didn't have any comment on how long until we left Panama. Just mentioned that immigration was back in portobello. We told him we'd check out with immigration in Porvenir and he was good with that. The following day we checked out with immigration in Porvenir ($20/person) and they gave us 84 hours to exit Panama. We also got the Kuna cruising permit, which was $100 for our boat and family of 4. We didn't get a salida crew list from immigration and Panama didn't ask to see one.
21:01 Samadhi We got stopped by the Colombia armada as we came in to anchor last night. We were not checked in to the country but had our agent's contact info (whom they called as we didn't have our security entrance # yet, she had it but we didn't have cell service to retrieve it). They asked to do a thorough inspection of the boat. Came down into the salon and immediately took cushions off settee and dinette and dove into the lockers where I keep the extra provisions. They took every bag of flour, sugar, maseca, and pancake mix out and opened them up. I was thinking "here we go they are going to toss the boat". After they were satisfied that my baking goods were just that they quickly glanced in the cabins, heads, engine room, etc without opening a drawer or locker and apologized for inconveniencing us. They were beyond professional and polite. We gave them cold coca colas and counted ourselves lucky. They even told us where we could safely anchor for the night that wasn't on the chart. As we have often found being polite and respectful and using as much Spanish as possible probably helped make this a smooth transaction. And unlike USCG didn't ask about the holding tanks, garbage placcards or if I had the rules & regulations book accessible :-)
21:02 Samadhi [null] Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.409145,-75.542400&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
22:12 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Thank you Samadhi! We checked out within the Port Captain in Linton and he drove us to Portobello for a reasonable fee (it’s also possible to get a taxi or bus) to check out with immigration. We were given 48 to leave the country.

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10:11 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC for the Pacific
10:43 CuranderaDarryn Does anyone have any suggestions for leaving a boat safely on the Pacific side of Panama for the summer? Any out of water storage available similar to Shelter Bay?
10:56 PP SV avant Vista mar is about the only place for that. Great climate for panama, but the lifting has sometimes been problematic.
10:57 PP SV avant In water there are more options- boca chica, Buenaventura, vista mar, Playita and flamenco, balboa yacht club.
11:05 Outventure juergen and Iris Buenaventura is a nice place if you like to keep it in the water for an extended period and you dont want to go in and out on a daily basis. It is very protected from lightning (as much as it gets) as there are 5 floor bulidings around the marina. Also the area gets much less storms than panama city and less than vista mar.
11:07 Outventure juergen and Iris No dry storage in buenaventura.
11:26 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [null] JC7C+8GJ, Garrote, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.613809,-79.579635&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:26 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We plan to be out at sea for the call tomorrow. Heading to San Andres this afternoon.
12:32 Last Arrow Vincent FYI Nordhavn 60 , prowler and keel collet 100% fouled with light coral growth. At anchorage jumped in and cleaned both. Results; at same rpm fuel consumption down by 1 g/hr, engine temp down from 153F to 147F speed appears to be up 1/2 knot.
12:34 Last Arrow Vincent FYI Nordhavn 60 , propeller and keel cooler 100% fouled with light coral growth. At anchorage jumped in and cleaned both.
Results; at same rpm fuel consumption down by 1 g/hr, engine temp down from 153F to 147F speed appears to be up 1/2 knot.
13:07 Samadhi Hey Posse people in Panama! Samadhi has a little package coming (a replacement battery for our Dyson vacuum) into Panama city this week. We're already in Colombia getting ready to head north. Is anyone on either side of the canal, or even in or going to Linton, able to grab it for us then next time you're in the states ship it to us or a family member? We would compensate you for shipping & whatnot. Thanks for considering!
13:40 AEOLIAN  - Jared Does anyone know a great Stainless Steel fabricator between Chiapas Mexico and Panama who I can reach out to for a quote to do a solar arch. Going to be spending quite a bit of time in this region and been hoping to knock this project off
13:48 REEF DANCER Jerry @Samadhi. Reef dancer we spent a month in cartegena there are some good mechanics and techs if you need one good sushi up from marina and very nice traditional steak house by the park again across street from marina we decided to leave and go to sent a marta which has a great dive park. No one ever checked our boat we checked in thru agent at marina very smooth we are in st thomas now
13:50 REEF DANCER Jerry They do excellent stainless in pez vela boat yard they are professional will require drawings they will do but won't guess at anything
13:54 AEOLIAN  - Jared Will reach out to them. I had originally thought to go straight to El Salvador from Chiapas but if I can get a good arch done there may be worth stopping there too 😀
14:17 REEF DANCER Jerry They are a really good yard I think Chuck on hokipa another selene owner had work done tbere and I had some stainless done like I said efficient yard clean professional and a bit pricey for some don't want geshalt police on me but my opinion is from years of tradesmen activity these guys are the real deal
14:18 REEF DANCER Jerry But remember you'll be out of Mexico costa Rica is real prices
14:20 AEOLIAN  - Jared Is this the right Pez Vela?

Marina Pez Vela
+502 2270 9494
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xykLBNkQptzuyk5Y8
14:20 AEOLIAN  - Jared Sorry.. formating changed when I hit submit. I meant to ask if that is right marina for stainless work replying to comment.
14:34 PP SV avant That’s the pez vela in Guatemala. The pez vela in Costa Rica is the one with the boat yard with the great reputation for quality.

+506 2774 9000
https://goo.gl/maps/tSKSYLWPPw8zCr2c9
14:36 AEOLIAN  - Jared Perfect thanks millions will reach out to them
14:40 walt knot right I had an elaborate structure added to my stern in Vista Mar Marina. Not an arch but a frame to support a swing down davit. A professional from Panama city qouted me 18k. A local quoted me 4k. If he screwed up, I still had 14k to fix it. I'm satisfied, only he doesn't speak spanish. So if you want to wait until Panama, DM me and we can talk
14:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I can confirm that the Pez Vela yard in CR is top notch. I’m having bodywork done there right now and they are doing a very professional job. Justin, the yard manager is American, so speaks great English. Not cheap, though.
15:07 S/V Satori - Benj. Leaving Huatulco in the morning Chiapas bound. Anyone else crossing the Gulf of Tehuantepec manana?
15:31 WildhoodDirk @S/V Satori - Benj. We are crossing Tuesday....the other way though, we'll high five on the way by....
15:34 Katmandu - Terry Would you know if the pez vela in Costa Rica has the ability to haul out a 25 foot beam catamaran?
15:35 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Ashely, is it going to Flamenco? We can grab it for you and ship it when we get to Florida in June, or drop it off in Georgia for you. :) Just send me the details. Happy to help.
15:40 Last Arrow Vincent I saw a post that I can’t find now about someone needing a delivery of Dyson Vacuum battery. Just an FYI we had issues with our Dyson Vac and thought it was the battery as it would just stop running, called Dyson they told us first the clean (wash &dry) the air filter before replacing the battery which ended up solving the issue. Not sure if this is your issue it might be worth a try.
15:43 Last Arrow Vincent I saw a post that I can’t find now about someone needing a delivery of Dyson Vacuum battery. Just an FYI we had issues with our Dyson Vac and thought it was the battery as it would just stop running after a few minutes fully charged. We called Dyson they told us first to cclean (wash &dry) the air filter before replacing the battery which we did and it ended up solving the issue. Not sure if this is your issue but it might be worth a try.
15:55 PP SV avant Anyone in Chiapas? Peter on Early Bird estimates his eta there at 2200 tonight (coming from the south). Please give dock staff a heads up he is inbound and listen for his arrival. (Peter is single handing)
16:38 REEF DANCER Jerry Costa Rica is the one you want is call ahead and see how busy they are the marina can be pricey as well not sure of anchorage nearby
16:40 Ho’okipa-Lisa Jerry, there will always be room for you!!! Banana Bay...Marina Pez Vela...Marina Papagayo... it's all good and they will be LUCKy to have you...
16:46 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I will let them know to watch for him.
16:49 SV Early Bird- Peter Thanks Rob and Pathfinder
16:50 SV Early Bird- Peter [null] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.256952,-91.978870&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:52 Samadhi Awesome, thanks for the info. We are going to leave next weekend (if the forecast holds) and the plan is not to need any mechanics or techs before then!
17:06 SV Chimera For the brain trust: 1.would you prefer to do San Blas / Bocas del Toro April May or wait till January February?
2. Is there an optimal way to protect your boat on the hard at Shelter Bay during the rainy season? We had nice size 120V dehumidifier running 24/7 when we left Chimera at Banana bay marina.
17:35 Katmandu - Terry Will help keep a look out as well.
17:51 Katmandu - Terry Rob what kind of vessel will Peter be arriving on?
18:08 WildhoodDirk @SV Early Bird- Peter They've been pretty in it lately, another boat came in later just the other night, two dock guys to take lines....I'll keep an eye out too.....
18:08 WildhoodDirk *on it lately
18:10 Lola Doug [Playa Venao] Pedasí Pedasí Los Santos Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.432470,-80.192859&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:17 Lola Doug (fyi) Coiba was a clear and beautiful bay. But the people were unhappy at our presents and said they wanted to charge us a lot of money. I might have been ok with it but again they were dressed as locals would and no uniform and no respect. Moved on to narongjo now to benao or venao lots of swells but anchor holding well so far. Have not been ashore but looks nice.
18:24 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Wow! You’re like iron man
18:27 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Huh? Coiba and Venao are miles apart. Please clarify…
18:28 PP SV avant Smaller sailboat, 32’ or so?
18:30 RED ROVER Kevin Try rereading his post... he moved...
18:30 PP SV avant Shelter bay has rental dehumidifiers and will shrink wrap for you if you want. April/may is wetter than January/February but not as windy.
18:31 Outventure juergen and Iris With “the people in Coiba”, are you referring to the rangers of the national park that are collecting a fee from the government..?
18:31 SV Early Bird- Peter Hallberg Rassy 31, ETA 1:00 AM
18:32 PP SV avant Well @SV Early Bird- Peter , don’t expect the fleet to wait up for a 0100 arrival. ;)
18:35 SV Early Bird- Peter Understood
18:46 Lola Doug Yes. The supposed ranger had his T-shirt up over his belly and was unfriendly. I didn’t see anyone that looked like a ranger
18:51 WildhoodDirk @SV Early Bird- Peter Early Bird is right! Lol ....I'll keep the radio on Peter. There are two outside docks which would be very easy to grab, one is right beside us....cat with a turquoise sail bag (if you shine your light)....just be loud, I'll eventually wake up.
18:51 Aegis, Mary/Ian Doesn’t matter when you enter. The port captain will notify marina security. They will be waiting to direct you to a slip and catch your lines. Be prepared for a very early morning visit from the marines and drug dog.
18:52 SV Early Bird- Peter Thanks guys
18:53 WildhoodDirk @SV Early Bird- Peter And seems like monos of your size, if you only need/want 30 amp power are all the way in on the last dock ...or like I said, just grab the outside docks until morning
18:57 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I just talked to the guard Ronnie here at marina Chiapas. He’ll be watching for you. He said you must radio the capitanía on 16 to let them know you are arriving.
19:21 SV Early Bird- Peter Yes. Will do
19:37 SV Early Bird- Peter Feels so welcome. Thanks guys
19:52 S/V Satori - Benj. We didn’t know there’s a reception committee in Chiapas! We’re planning an 8am Wednesday arrival. Who are we going to get to meet? What channel do you monitor? 16 or 22?
21:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Channel 16. Spoke perfect English as well.
21:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh When we arrived at Chiapas it was 02:00hrs. Called the Port Captain on the radio before the break water and he notified the marina. They had two fellas on the dock with flashlights when we got there. Indicated where they wanted us to park and helped us tie off. Very smooth.
22:15 SV Chimera @Rob Murray
Thanks!

Mon, 4/11/2022
05:57 ,☠️Delta Swizzler You will also have the Navy come with their dog to sniff your boat. It’s not real thorough. Just a walk through. Then they check you in.
06:01 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] 9.334434, -82.178202, Bastimento, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.336702,-82.177564&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:03 PP SV avant Ok, we’re all on pins and needles. Did you arrive ok?
06:43 SV Early Bird- Peter Yes. Safe and sound. Thank you very much
07:09 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641094,-85.653794&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:18 ☠️ Pacific Raven [null] South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.158577,-83.070360&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] CRCQ+4J7, El Cerro, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.420126,-84.160424&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:34 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.582387,-79.023863&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:37 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.707536,-84.663952&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:53 REEF DANCER Jerry Chuck I was responding to someone else he wanted to know about work in pea vela I told him it's the best
08:10 Lola Doug [null] Pedasí, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.425809,-80.192440&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:13 walt knot right [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482108,-79.943724&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:13 walt knot right Still here in Vista Mar, Panama
08:17 walt knot right Cruisers, a boat came into this Vista Mar last night. It came from Florida, not part of Panama Posse. I think the boat name is Ko Bo. The captain has to go back to Chicago for a family medical issue. He has three female crew that want to continue to the Galapagos. I haven't met them and all I can say is the captain says they were a very valuable crew. If anyone is going to be leaving for Galapagos soon and you need a crew, get back to me and I'll see if I can connect you with them. Walt
08:19 PP SV avant For a daylight arrival, they might hire a band. You never know!
08:23 EXIT Kris & Steve [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.700561,-83.665953&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:30 🦜🍹Kyrie Does anyone have a WhatsApp number for the port captain in Cocos, Costa Rica? Planning on arriving and checking in withoit an agent but understand their open hours are extremely limited and want to see when that will be.
08:33 Captain Dietmar
Weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in about 1 hour for the CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC and in about 90 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:57 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
08:58 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
09:01 NAMO Group voice call started.
09:03 NAMO Group call ended.
09:06 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
09:07 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
09:14 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:32 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Is there a call today?
09:41 SMALL WORLD III -Karen & Darren @ORPHEUS - Jonathan Green 47.7 Bristol cutter. Karen & Darren
10:14 WildhoodDirk Don't have number but if memory serves they are open from 07:00 to 16:00....but think they close "early: every now and again. Best advice I can give is show up early when they open as then they know to expect you later on ....and you beat the rush at customs at the airport, as flights start to arrive around 11:30....
10:22 Lola Doug Group call ended.
10:30 🦜🍹Kyrie For anyone interested in El Salvador and the Gulfo De Fonseca, we discovered Isla Meanguera is a point of entry and exit for El Salvador. There is a small village on the east side of the island with a port captain that can chack you in and out, both in the same day if requested. Check in / out fees were as follows:. 90 day visa (only necessary for adults) $12 each. 30 day import fee for the boat, $30. International zarpe $40. Great cell service (5 bars of 4G on Claro) here as well.
10:30 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.167018,-87.709547&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:31 🦜🍹Kyrie Also, the south anchorage on Meanguera gives great protection for everything but southerly conditions.
10:38 🦜🍹Kyrie [Photo]
10:39 🦜🍹Kyrie [Photo]
10:40 🦜🍹Kyrie Kyries crossing of the El Salvador Bar. The pictures truly look worse than it was, just bad luck on hitting a big wave. Don't let them scare you off- entry and exit are both relatively easy with Bill leading you in. The country and it's people are amazing!
10:41 ,☠️Delta Swizzler @RED ROVER Kevin
Mark and I anchored there. The Bauhaus guide has Survivor on the wrong island. We watched the whole series after anchoring there. It was actually on Mogo Mogo. You may be able to find their well… But, I think they burn or auction everything else off the island. Good luck 👍
10:44 PP SV avant But do they serve free drinks like Bahia del Sol? ;)
10:48 🦜🍹Kyrie Nope! But the port captain does come out to you in a panga! 😁
11:07 Pilialoha [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763930,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:08 Pilialoha We spent the last 5 days sailing in the beautiful Huatulco bays.
We feel in heaven sailing again after two years of seclusion at home in Hawaii.
11:09 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Group voice call started.
11:09 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Group call ended.
11:09 RED ROVER Kevin Ha! Great to know... we thought it was interesting that we are anchored off the island! #barelysurviving
11:10 Moken M&M [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698886,-92.392283&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:10 Pilialoha We missed today's call as we were sailing back to the marina.
11:11 Moken M&M [Photo]
11:57 Aegis, Mary/Ian Hi Kyrie, would you mind answering a few more questions about Isla Meanguera? Are you fluent in Spanish or do the officials there speak a bit of english? For clarity, this is an international port of entry? We are thinking of going here directly from Guatemala if Bahia del Sol bar is too high. How was the anchorage? Which anchorage were you in to check in? Did I understand correctly that the officials come out to your boat? No running around town? Cheers, Ian
12:30 M/V One Life Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Vista Mar Marina who can help with an issue we developed on our dinghy motor? It is a fuel injected Suzuki 30HP. We are currently waiting for a good weather window to go around Punta Mala and will be there late this week or early next week.
12:31 M/V One Life [null] Via Catalina Farms, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.630163,-81.256088&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:32 Captain Dietmar ollie is a good local resource
12:37 Midnight B Richard Thanks for taking the time to write up your trip. We're planning something similar when we get back to the boat (we're in the UK at the moment). Much appreciated!
13:08 SV Chimera Wikus son of Olie is very good with mechanical and all around stuff. Has been very helpful. Hard worker, meticulous and very knowledgeable. So far fixed generator, installed multiplus and now working on Watermaker.He is on the quiet side but knows his stuff. I’ve seen other installations that look elegant. Does outboards too. 60262767
13:09 SV Chimera He is very much in demand so schedule early
13:15 M/V One Life Thanks!

13:15 M/V One Life Thanks. I’ll get in contact with him.
13:18 Remedy-Karl Where do we find the list of service providers to which we have contributed?
13:26 Pilialoha Pilialoha is planning on crossing the Tehuantepec to Chiapas starting this Wednesday.
14:07 🦜🍹Kyrie Happy to answer your questions! Very weak Spanish but the official had a helper that spoke decent english. All very friendly. Yes, it does appear to be an international point of entry for El Salvador. Two boats checked in while we were there, one out of Panama, the other Mexico. We came here from Bahia Del Sol with a El Salvador Zarpe and they were fine with that s staying for a bit even though we've technically already checked out of the country. There is only one town on the island, on the east side where the port captain is. The anchorage is nice with good holding, but completely exposed if a Papagayo blows. The south side of the island has a more protected bight we have now spent 2 nights in. It's beautiful, but completely open from the south if the weather comes in strong. Nice beach with just a couple fishing shacks. Rumor is you can buy lobster from the fishermen on the beach, but we haven't tried that yet. The officials did come out to our boats, but did want you too come into their office to get everything properly stamped.
14:18 Aegis, Mary/Ian @🦜🍹Kyrie Awesome! Great info thanks.
15:41 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Blvd. Marina Mazatlan 4182, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.268850,-106.465164&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:43 SVAKIA-Rick Sorry we missed the line call again. We arrived in El Cid Marina in Mazatlan Friday. Heading to the sea of Cortez the end of the week.
16:34 WildhoodDirk I second Ollie, and his son Wikus ....Wikus can fix anything apparently!
17:04 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Mariato District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.275785,-80.924990&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:49 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [null] Vía sin nombre, P Chahue, 70987 Crucecita, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.757926,-96.124869&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Tue, 4/12/2022
07:53 Aegis, Mary/Ian Good morning. Can any of the powerboats advise what rate you were charged at the marina at Bahia del Sol. The “yacht” rate is considerably higher than the sailboat rate. I have not heard back yet from the hotel on the difference. Cheers, Ian
07:54 RED ROVER-Alison $.80 a foot. Plus the $15 club fee for the week inclusive of power, water, internet and pool/resort access.
07:58 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks Alison…the sailboat rate. Good to know. Its going to take me a week to get all the coal and sugar cane ash grime off the boat when we leave Guatemala. 😂
08:01 RED ROVER-Alison Oh there's more in Costa Rica. But all worth the fun! Say hello to Bill and Jean for us!
08:02 Aegis, Mary/Ian 👍
11:29 walt knot right A distress signal came over my VHF. Unknown at 8 57 w 78 34 w which is on land near Amador causeway near canal. I'm 40nm from there. I doubt if it is legitimate because it is on land with many boats around
11:30 walt knot right 79 34 n
11:37 Moken M&M I have a question for anyone currently in or having been to Ixtapa Marina. We have a 7.5ft draft. Does the inlet really have a bump with a depth of 5ft?
11:40 Last Arrow Vincent @Moken M&M we draft 6’7” came in and left close to high tide with 3’ under our keel. You can also talk with Elsa the marina manager, who speaks excellent English.
11:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Did you mean w, not n?
11:47 Moken M&M Thank you 🙏🏼
11:53 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Are you emailing to Bill and Jean?
elsalvadorrally@aol.com
They’re handling all of our questions, quotes and marina reservations. See you there soon! Might stop and anchor at El Salvador island first. We miss anchorages.
12:13 SV Blessed Life [Big Game Resort and Yacht Club Hotel Bimini] p.o. box 699 Alice Town Bimini Bahamas Bimini, Bimini Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=25.726525,-79.295717&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:14 Aegis, Mary/Ian I’ve been talking with Bill. The marina just confirmed that I will be paying a higher rate than a sailboat,which is ridiculous. I won’t be staying in the marina very long.
12:19 walt knot right Yeah I got them backwards
12:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
12:25 PP SV avant The estuary is a great anchorage, and Bill has moorings too.

Some cruisers in the past have been able to talk them into the sailboat rate for power boats - seems their main concern is power usage.
12:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Splashing today. Marina Pez Vela boatyard did an excellent job and a very fair price. I’m very happy with the results.and the interaction with the entire crew at the yard. Special thanks to Justin the yard manager.
13:02 wonoma - chris its not bad you just listen to the pilot
13:44 ALMAZUL Hello PP,
We are newbies to the Posse, and just wanted to say hi and thanks for letting us join in.
We are on an Oceanis 473 from 2002.
Swedish Captain, Australian first mate. We started in Barcelona in 2019, crossed January 2020, had our lockdown in Les Saintes, then a break on land, resuming our voyage in Nov 2021. We are currently in Colon and hope to be in the marina soon. We plan to transit the canal, and sail around the west coast of Central A,then hope to cross the Pacific in 2023.
We look forward to meeting others in the area, and out and about soon.😃
Magnus and Rebecca
ALMAZUL
13:58 walt knot right Welcome Manus and Rebecca. I'm Walt on Knot Right in Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos Panama. She is also a 2002 473. If you plan to come to this Marina, stop by for some beverages. I'm doing boat chores until May 13, when I go back to the states to be with my First Mate, Jeariene.
14:03 ALMAZUL Thanks Walt, look forward to it! 😃
16:55 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thanks Rob. I didn’t know powerboat “discrimination” was a thing 😂 especially based on generalities of power usage. I will see how the discussions go in the office.
17:31 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Congratulations on your passage and welcome to the Panama Posse.
The good nautical website is an excellent resource. It will answer many of your questions. Please post as much information you can so we can all learn from your travels. So happy that you joined the Posse
17:33 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Walt, We’re at Flamenco Marina and have a good visual of that coordinate. We don’t see any traffic other than the usual. I think it’s all OK. But thank you for posting. You’re the best.
17:49 Samadhi It'll take you longer than a week! We had some absolutely drenching downpours in Panama after leaving Puerto Quetzal and were so happy for the rain. Finally the rigging was getting a good rinse.
18:12 Aegis, Mary/Ian 😂😂, we had a squall come through here last night. The heavy rain helped a bit. The windward side of all our rigging was black before that.
18:16 SV Chimera @Almazul. Welcome Magnus and Rebecca.We are Dennis and Margaret on 2002 473 also ,SV Chimera. We plan on enjoying San Blas and Bocas and doing S Pacific next year also. Look forward to meeting you

Wed, 4/13/2022
07:57 Pilialoha Good morning fleet!
Pilialoha started the Tehuantepec crossing.
So far, all looks good!
Chiapas, here we go!!!
07:58 Pilialoha [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.750037,-96.058671&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:26 Captain Dietmar congratulations
08:46 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
08:46 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
08:46 SV Blessed Life Landfall Bimini! 1437 miles in 11 days. Altlantic / Caribbean is so different then the pacific. So interesting.
08:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Congratulations! Different how?
09:03 PP SV avant Bravo Zulu!
09:10 Ho’okipa-Lisa Margie, we're proud of you! Please post us a trip report with all the good place you like!!!
10:47 AZIMUTH - Ash SV Azimuth is in the Caribbean now! Fantastic transit yesterday. Agent Erick's watchful eye helped us match with a boat and get through in one day when the canal was estimating towards two. We had two of Centco's line handlers (Guiti and Santiago) onboard, and paired with me and a friend it was a great team. We went center chamber for the first two and signed a release middway to side wall at Gatun. It was a little more nerve wracking, but just fine. We had a warm welcome at Shelter Bay and are heading to Bocas next.
10:47 AZIMUTH - Ash [Photo]
10:47 AZIMUTH - Ash [Photo]
10:48 AZIMUTH - Ash [Photo]
10:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very cool. Congrats!!
11:02 Katmandu - Terry Congratulations 🎉 you guys.!
11:06 wonoma - chris did anyone reply to you about this? we are planning on going to peru as well so im interested to hear
12:04 🦜🍹Kyrie Just left there. Posse sailboat rate was 30 cents per foot per day without power, 50 cents with power. If you can do withoit the power I'm sure Ignacio will lower the rate significantly. It is hot and humid there this time of year though (mid 90s in the day)
12:32 🦜🍹Kyrie Does anyone have weather advice on timing the Papagayo crossing? Left Gulfa Fonseca this AM, rounded the point and got about 10 miles down the coast before turning around. Forecast was nowhere near the actual conditions, which were rapidly deteroriating. Oh well, 5 hour run back to Foneca to anchor.
12:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re you looking at gusts instead of wind? I find that gives a better picture of what is happening.
12:46 🦜🍹Kyrie We were. Not even close on direction, and the strength was over double the gust forecast.
12:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Wow. That sometimes happens with PredictWind. Even looking at all weather models?
13:11 🦜🍹Kyrie GFS and European, yeah.
13:18 RED ROVER Kevin Just a note to give kudos to having satellite charts on openCPN for our more recent cruising in Pacific Panama. So thank you Dietmar and team for your work in compiling the charts and providing the files and instruction to use it all.

We bought a tablet in Barra and got it setup there. We started using it more once in Costa Rica where our chart details onboard got fuzzy on details like depth in, etc. Once arriving in Panama with all the ins and outs around so many sets of islands, the value as an aid in navigation really shined. We are approaching being a week in Las Perlas Islands and we know we wouldn't have ventured in the few places without the sat charts. We have a second tablet with Navionics using the sonar charts. Comparing both together has been great (as the sonar charts aren't completely accurate.
I recommend looking ahead at the sat charts for where you will be cruising to make sure you are happy with the details. My comment here is no way is this a knock on what was provided as it has been great, but as a reminder that it's our own responsibility to check the tools we have.. two items popped up for us. 1. The two southern islands of Coiba National Park has low rez images that don't provide the typical details as everywhere else. 2. The East side of Isla de Cebaco sat chart is cut off. Fortunately Dietmar and team provided us the tools to make our own charts. But one needs to do that with decent internet.
Have a fantastic day!
14:45 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Don’t feel bad. We got our hats handed to us as well. We even had commander weather service side of Massachusetts give us a forecast that was about six hours wrong and 60° off wind direction. It was one hellish night time. One of my crowns even came loose from my teeth. I continue to lobby with management to have gulf of Fonseca covered along tuantapec and Punta mala on the weekly line calls. Maybe you can second that?
14:52 PP SV avant Glad they’re useful!
15:32 Alamos Agreed, “good” conditions left the couch and wife pinned to the starboard side of the boat, broken antenna that took out the radar...not fun...
15:42 SV Second Wind Finally! I’m headed to Panama tomorrow from Golfito, Costa Rica. I understand that Boca Chia is the first reasonable place to check in and I am in touch with Carlos. Two questions: 1. Carlos says that he can have my cruise permit available the day that I arrive if I provide him all the paperwork in advance. Does anyone have experience with that? 2. We will probably visit some islands before doing so. My second question is whether or not there are any good anchorages midway - with an easy day sail from Golfito..

16:14 RED ROVER-Alison Our experience was more like 2-3 days for thr cruising permit but really 4 days from the time we arrived in Boca Chica. I sent all our docs in advance. It is a nice spot though! We went to Isla Parida from Golfito and that was a fun and restful stop.
16:18 🦜🍹Kyrie I absolutely second that. Fonseca has been extremely challenging to anchor and cruise due to the constantly reversing 25-30 knot winds. And of course the anchorages only protect you from one direction, of course. The northern Papagayos are not the easiest to figure out!
20:48 SV Blessed Life @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky well thank you. Yes it is a big sail. I will give a full report towards the end of our stay.

Thu, 4/14/2022
07:21 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Has anyone checked into Jamaica with dogs? Any advice is appreciated.
07:59 Samadhi Do you have a titer test already?
07:59 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Laurin!!! Yes, the anchorage between Golfito and Boca Chica is Punta Balsa 8.04.50 N / 82.49.67 W

08:00 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Flamenco Marina diesel @ $4.79 per gallon today
08:21 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee No. She has all get vaccinations and she just got her health pass in Boca del Toro. We are leaving Tuesday for San Andres, Providencia, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and finally Puerto Rico.
08:28 BEATA Billy & Ruth Woohoo. Great pics and glad it was a great experience for you guys.
09:40 🦜🍹Kyrie For all coming to the Gulo de Fonseca, we do not recommend visiting the Moneypenny anchorage. Late at night we (and our two buddy boats) were hassled 3 separate times by the Nicaraguan CG, clearly looking for a bribe. (The same boat came back to all three of us asking to see the same boat papers every time). Nothing threatening, bit deeply uncomfortable. There are many prettier better protected choices anyway.
10:01 Captain Dietmar this is a known issue and is documented in Goodnautical the proximity to their base and snuggling routes adds to the issues in this particular spot
10:11 Aegis, Mary/Ian Probably a stupid question but can you overnight there without checking into Nicaragua?
10:13 RED ROVER Kevin Snuggling routes? Sounds cozy! Where are they on the charts?
10:54 Samadhi I haven't been there but we decided not to stop there based on the requirement on the website of having a titre. My understanding is titre tests take a long time if you're in a place where they can be done within the country (such as the US) and really long time if you're somewhere where it has to be sent out. Anyway, here is the department of agriculture website for Jamaica outlining the process. Not having a titre done also ruled out the Marshall islands for us.
https://www.moa.gov.jm/content/guidelines-importation-dogs-and-cats-jamaica-animals-diseases-importation-control-amendment
11:13 ALMAZUL Thanks! Hope to bump into you sometime. 😊
11:15 ALMAZUL Thanks! Nice to know there are some 473s among the posse. Look forward to meeting you soon 😊
12:35 REEF DANCER Jerry [Photo]
12:35 REEF DANCER Jerry Duffy enjoying his day visabilty has been off the charts
16:39 SV Second Wind Thanks. I am there now.
16:45 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913375,-79.526944&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:47 Ho’okipa-Lisa @REEF DANCER Jerry Duffy is mellowing out. Woof!
17:30 🦜🍹Kyrie They let us, but technically no.
17:43 Aegis, Mary/Ian Oh well, I better not make that plan then.
20:27 REEF DANCER Jerry Slowly he just had his 4th birthday we love him

Fri, 4/15/2022
06:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Drake Bay (Bahia Drake)] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.689636,-83.664060&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:44 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I sent you a FB invite for a new Jamaica page.
08:00 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Thank you 💜
08:09 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee FYI. Confirmation from Jamaica that no pets are allowed on shore under any circumstances
08:32 Mango Hello this is SV Mango colt and Jonah on board.
09:09 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Welcome to the Posse 😊
11:25 Pilialoha Hello fleet! All is well in our Tehuantepec crossing.
We are 2-3 hours away from marina Chiapas.
It has been a pleasant crossing, half sailing 👌🏻 half motoring.
Wind is on the stern and we are making 4-4.6 knots.
11:26 Pilialoha [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.753154,-92.528206&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:31 Mango Thank you. For the warm welcome. Here moving anchorages with two other sail boats in gulfo de Fonseca
12:01 PP SV avant 151658Z APR 22
NAVAREA IV 368/22(25).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
1. DERELICT VESSEL DONA MARIA ADRIFT IN
14-57.42N 073-08.71W. REPORT ANY SIGHTING TO
ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 181658Z APR 22.
12:29 ALMAZUL Hi! Welcome, we are new too. 😃
14:04 Captain Dietmar 18:00 PANAMA POSSE POKER PARTY @ PAPAGAYO MARINA

14:07 Last Arrow Vincent Last time I played in a poker Party I lost my shirt…….shoes and pants LOL
14:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I think that was a different kind of poker party than what Dietmar is having. 😁
14:12 Outventure juergen and Iris A question for the Papagayo Posse:
Do you think we may get a PCR test in Marina Papagayo to enter Nicaragua without being checked into Costa Rica?
14:18 RED ROVER-Alison Hola Posse! I have a proposal from Marina Flamenco for our upcoming visit, but does anyone know if they have weekly or monthly rates? Muchas gracias!
14:19 Captain Dietmar you can self checkinto cr
no way you get on dock without cleaning in
14:20 Captain Dietmar we have not negotiated a discount in flamenco for the posse (would like to)
14:22 RED ROVER-Alison I know. I can give you Carlos' info - he is the ops manager. They send a specific quote, so hard to tell if they have a break point for rates. $2/ft is my current quote.
14:23 Outventure juergen and Iris We paid the sailboat rate instead of the catamaran rate.
I contacted Carlos on Whatsapp in advance:
+507 6130-8749
Upon arrival, the office wanted to charge the cat rate, but showing them the whatsapp messages of Carlos was ok to get us the sailboat rate.
The marina itself is run down, very loud, feels more like a port than a marina. But i can understand it’s practical to go there to get some city life.
14:25 Outventure juergen and Iris Any other idea to get into Nicaragua? Did anyone go from the south without coming from Costa Rica? Can you do the test there and quarentine or something?
Does anyone have a contact of someone in Nicaragua that may help?
14:27 RED ROVER-Alison What did they charge on a $/foot basis? Glad you were able to get the better rate! I have been emailing with Carlos. Just trying to figure out if we stay for say, 10 days, if you find yourself in the monthly rate. We have to do a couple of projects so we need to tie up to a dock for a bit. Good intel on the marina. Thank you!
14:28 Outventure juergen and Iris We were there for 2 nights and i paid 164 us in total. 44ft cat.
14:28 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you!
14:30 Outventure juergen and Iris There’s some restaurants around, but it’s all touristy, medium quality and expensive. But convenient.
Uber ride to casco viejo is 5 usd.
14:31 RED ROVER-Alison Did you like Casco Viejo? Sounds like a great place from what I have read.
14:31 Outventure juergen and Iris I was there with 5
Friends from back home and still have a hangover even though it’s 10 days ago 😵‍💫
14:32 RED ROVER-Alison So it was fun! Excellent. More advil....
14:32 Outventure juergen and Iris It’s nice, lots of bars, restaurants, rooftop places.
14:32 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Eduardo +505 7852 6495 helped us with checking in and out when we were there. Last I knew you aren’t getting off your boat without a negative test within 72 hours.
14:32 Outventure juergen and Iris Thanks!
14:33 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy In San Juan del Sur—should have specified
14:34 RED ROVER-Alison Our last "urban" visit was a few hours in David. Looking forward to eating out!!! Thanks for all of the intel. Appreciated!
14:35 Outventure juergen and Iris I like the “Fonda lo que hay”. Not a secret anymore, but still nice food with a panameno touch.
14:37 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
14:37 RED ROVER-Alison I need this. Yaaass!
14:38 Outventure juergen and Iris Lazotea is a nice rooftop bar / restaurant with great food (but pricey)
14:40 Aegis, Mary/Ian We’ve been recently talking to Puesta del Sol, Nic. You must have neg PCR tests before entering the country. I asked about quarantining and getting the test there and was told no way.
14:42 Outventure juergen and Iris Thanks for the info!
Oh man. I thought we’re over this 🙄 .
14:43 RED ROVER-Alison 😁 gracias!
14:47 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky We were just there. Weekly rates are $1.75 a foot and .19c a KW. Monthly rates are $1.50 a ft. They don’t negotiate. We enjoyed our week stay there.
14:49 RED ROVER-Alison Gracias! Do you know if they have a break on LOA? Under 50, over 50... that kind of thing? Can't find a rate sheet. Thanks so much!
14:54 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Anyone have a WhatsApp contact for Barra de Navidad? Emailed them 12 hours ago and called their land line twice with no answer. I’m an hour and a half out.
14:57 Rainbow’s End, Chris @Josh-Iron Calculus +52 315 106 2052
14:57 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Thank you.
14:59 Rainbow’s End, Chris @Josh-Iron Calculus Isabel is the contact.
14:59 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Tried calling that number and got a message from Telcel saying the number doesn’t exist
15:05 Rainbow’s End, Chris @Josh-Iron Calculus try Pancho, +52 315 104 3289. He is the official boat washer at the Marina and he might be able to help out.
15:10 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Thanks again for the help
15:17 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh That number worked. Thanks again.
15:37 Rainbow’s End, Chris @Josh-Iron Calculus 👍
17:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I just confirmed that was Isabel’s number when I was at Barra in December. Maybe she no longer works there or ??
18:14 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Everyone seems to confirm she’s here. Maybe she has a new number? We eventually got a hold of some people. Thanks again to the Posse for helping us out!
19:47 Last Arrow Vincent It’s Holy Week most likely she’s not at work and there is only minimal staff on.

Sat, 4/16/2022
10:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky To my knowledge, they don’t negotiate
11:10 🦜 sv GenM - Laurie Highly suggest a visit to this place if you’re in Huatulco.
Sustainable food.
Micro brews.
Amazing chef.
Reservations needed.
I can send out more information if any of you are interested.
Centro Cultural de Gastronomía Sustentable Comida Lenta AC
calle acacia 110 Sector H La Crucecita, 70987 Bahias de Huatulco
11:10 🦜 sv GenM - Laurie [Photo]
11:10 🦜 sv GenM - Laurie [Photo]
12:43 wonoma - chris we gotdenied entry. they will not let you in unless you have a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival. no budging or compromising. they do not offer tests in nicaragua because apparently the ONLY clinic is in Managua. so all that being said dont bother trying unless you have the test or you will waist lots of time.
12:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
12:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Splash day was Tuesday afternoon. No Regrets is dwarfed by the huge travel lift at Pez Vela.
14:14 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [null] Vía sin nombre, Río Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.342450,-80.163026&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:15 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Looks great Bruce. Hope the repairs last you a long time.
14:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks! Me too.

Sun, 4/17/2022
00:34 SV Chimera [null] Manzana 080814 156517-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913526,-79.520503&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Getting closer to Panama, so figured I better get the process started. We’re the fees you quoted all cash-based? In other words, no credit cards? Thanks!
06:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *were
06:59 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC for the Pacific
07:01 Captain Dietmar @REEF DANCER Jerry how crowded / full are the marinas in St Thomas ?
07:21 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [null] Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.555171,-81.698908&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:22 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Just leaving San Andres for Rio Dulce. We’ll miss the call again this week.
07:23 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce You guys are making great progress!
08:40 Captain Dietmar we will add them to the bottom of each marina in the off season - this is manual labor
08:53 PP SV avant All cash. No one has change.
08:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
09:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I just conversed with Carlos at Boca Chica via WhatsApp and he said I can pay with credit card. He is also going to prepay the cruising permit to make the process faster, as he said it has been taking quite some time to get the permit from Panama City. I’ll report back what my experience is.
09:37 Pelican - Anne H Hola! We are working our way towards the canal and not sure about our duration in Galapagos. Has anyone stopped over in Galapagos for the 72 hours without checking in / without getting off the boat?
09:52 Pelican - Anne H Noonsite mentions a 72 hour emergency stop and a “One Port Stop” up to 7 days for provisioning / fuel / quick repairs. Curious how up to date this information is if anyone has had these experiences recently.
09:58 SV Chimera @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @NAMO Carlos does now accept credit cards and can provide cash and charge to your credit card like an ATM.
09:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very good. 🙏
10:00 SV Chimera Each of the authorities do want precise cash
10:02 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce So only Carlos accepts credit cards?
10:03 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Carlos paid cash to each person needing it and then put it in our tab, which we paid at the end on our card.
10:29 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
10:29 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Pathfinder has finally left Marina Chiapas! See you in Bahia del Sol, El Salvador 🇸🇻
10:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. That makes it simple. 🙏
10:36 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Pathfinder arrived yesterday in El Salvador and had a perfect trip from Chiapas to Bahia del Sol. Not a single long line or net or even another boat, 50 miles out, perfect wind and a full moon to light our way. I think Semana Santa made our trip so good and no one was around to drop long lines or nets. We had an epic crossing of the bar and look forward to the pictures. After a simple check in we went right to Bill and Jean’s for the famous pupusa party. We’re feeling the love of El Salvador already. We are staying at the marina for the electricity and plan on spending the summer here, traveling by land to Costa Rica and Panama and saving on marina costs. November we’ll sail south and anchor our hearts out.
12:09 REEF DANCER Jerry Dietmar in Saint Thomas marinas,are full waiting list and expensive 3 dollars,a,ft per day lots of cats because it's charter season we got lucky I guess and got a slip in crown bay nothing special my week there was 1400 and I washed the boat.we left and headed back toward st johns and found a great anchorage mooring field only anchoring is in a couple of spots they outlawed anchors because of damage to the seabed the whole island is a park now for diving so st thomas off my list we prefer bvi prices are ok we came from colombia where its a bargain compared
15:09 Captain Dietmar Dockparty Marina Papagayo today @ 1730 @☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina @Sea Trial Dave @Sea Trial Toni please invite others
15:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Please clarify, your going from Galapagos to Panama?
18:14 AEOLIAN  - Jared Question on today's fleet update. It says Proof of vaccination or PCR test (<72hrs) required for El Salvador. But on noonsite it says as of 18 November, 2021, all restrictions were removed. As of November 2011, all foreigners entering the country no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test.

Wanted to check if anyone knew which was correct? (Planning to see el salvador in 1-2 weeks)
20:49 M/V One Life We have crew who like to go to San Blas Islands with us.

Question: Does anyone have recent experience with transportation from San Blas to Panama City?
I checked Air Panama’s website and it’s not clear if they fly to/from there and what island/s.

21:17 Aegis, Mary/Ian Just checked into El Salvador today. No PCR test and no vaccine certificate required.
21:19 AEOLIAN  - Jared Perfect thanks. That makes it super easy.
21:21 Aegis, Mary/Ian Easiest and cheapest check in we’ve done.
21:25 AEOLIAN  - Jared Awesome. Stoked to get there soon. Will have to buy you a drink once we catch up for the info 😉

Mon, 4/18/2022
05:38 SV Chimera Is there a mailboxes etc close to Shelter Bay marina? Other than MBE and marine warehouse what else available for SBM from Florida?
05:47 PP SV avant Shelter bay runs a ‘yacht in transit’ mailbox in Miami you can have goods delivered to. ~$3 a pound. There is an MBE in colon.
06:24 SV Chimera Thanks , do you have Miami address for the yacht in transit mailbox ?
06:46 PP SV avant Yacht in transit XXXX
6930 NW, 84th Avenue
Miami FL 33166
Tel: (786) 618-5090
06:55 Captain Dietmar thank you for letting us know
07:00 SV Chimera @ Rob Murray
Thank you !
07:09 OCEAN DREAM III -KB [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.301299,-88.892222&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:30 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Bastimentos Island, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.329340,-82.187293&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:37 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.641914,-85.653933&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:45 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Causeway 156474-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913942,-79.526785&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:55 Last Arrow Vincent [null] Concourse B, 5300 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=41.408074,-81.841574&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:03 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [null] Mar Mediterraneo 10, 63734 Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.755661,-105.376684&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Any idea where I can get a windlass solenoid switch in Golfito? Mine has decided to not be reliable. Thanks.
08:43 PP SV avant If none of the marinas can help, there’s a chandlers in cocos that could ship down to you (if they have one). We had control cables shipped via bus in Costa Rica it was fast and easy.

Distribuidora el Jobo
+506 2670 0515
https://goo.gl/maps/z4TLkgyC1YuyGa6j9
08:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 🙏
08:54 Captain Dietmar Today's weekly Panamá Posse line call starts in about 30 minutes for the CARIBBEAN and ATLANTIC and in 60 minutes for the PACIFIC
08:56 Green Flash [null] 231 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.425885,-117.617622&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)] Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.622924,-83.152421&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:19 walt knot right [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482239,-79.943719&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:21 RED ROVER-Alison Yep, I was wondering if the pricing is different for smaller and larger boat sizes and it is. Carlos confirmed that at 58 feet we are $2/foot for nightly, no weekly and $1.50 for monthly after you have stayed 29 days. Just took him a bit to give me that info.
09:27 Busy Bee - Dan [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.747364,-105.370931&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:33 Outventure juergen and Iris [null] Vía sin nombre, Río Hato, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.341720,-80.163317&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:35 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:36 Samadhi [null] Cra. 23 #24-32, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.411507,-75.541675&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:36 OCEAN DREAM III -KB Check out at Playa del Coco 5 days ago. FIRST, customs at airport. SECOND, immigration. THIRD, PORT CAPTAIN, Then Bank Union National (takes at least 1hr), then back to Port Captain for Zarpe.
09:37 Mango [null] El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.168189,-87.711382&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:37 Outventure juergen and Iris You’re sure it’s the solenoid?
I’ve had an odyssey with my windlass, burning through 3 solenoids. Ended up changing all cables, the windlass battery and the windlass motor. Now it works like a truck.
You can also open the solenoid and see if the plastic is burnt so that it doesnt connect anymore. If so, you may dremel the burnt plastic off a bit.

09:38 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300926,-88.892722&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I will check it. All new 00 cable, rebuilt Ideal windlass, new switch and solenoid all done about 8 years ago with next to no use, as I was still doing my refit.
10:04 Pilialoha Tried to be in the call but the connection was not good.
All well here in Marina Chiapas.
10:37 Katmandu - Terry Group call ended.
10:38 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] La Unión Department, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.173458,-87.691638&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:38 RED ROVER-Alison [null] San Miguel, Panamá Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.489497,-79.051726&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:43 Pilialoha [null] Marina Chiapas Ln, 30830 Chis., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698937,-92.391095&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:45 Randonnée [null] P.º de La Bahía 73, Playa las Gatas, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.625822,-101.547356&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:58 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort & Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.340223,-82.177016&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:09 OCEAN DREAM III -KB [Hotel Bahía del Sol] Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299094,-88.892988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:09 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300700,-88.892449&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:10 AEOLIAN  - Jared [null] Vía sin nombre, Oaxaca, Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.767245,-96.096789&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
11:17 Gladan Giancarlo Jilf,to. Nivy to
12:08 wonoma - chris there are zero restrictions
14:48 WildhoodDirk Hey folks ... anybody know of a place to get danfoss compressor parts (specifically thermostats and compressor control modules) in PV? Or maybe in LaPaz? Trying to avoid the shipping thing and thinking one must be able to get that stuff somewhere here...thanks in advance.
14:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Rich Boren of Technautics lives in La Paz. He might have some on hand.
14:58 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce His WhatsApp is +1 (619) 609-3432
15:17 WildhoodDirk Is that the Cruise Ro guy?
15:17 PP SV avant Yes, also ‘Mr. Taco’
15:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes. He bought Technautics back in about 2010 or 2012.
15:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes, Mr. Taco.
15:21 WildhoodDirk Ok great, have already been chatting to him regarding other things ...and I love tacos!
15:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Perfect match. BTW, his water makers are the best. I did a little customization on my 30gal/hr unit, but his stuff is solid.
17:25 Lola Doug When and where is the end of year party
17:29 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly June 4th at Vista Mar Marina in Panama. Pacific side of the canal.
17:49 Lola Doug Thanks.

Tue, 4/19/2022
06:01 Pelican - Anne H We are in San Blas headed to the canal shortly. Most likely we will sail straight to Marquesas after crossing. In the event of an emergency we would have the option to stop in Galapagos, assuming Noonsite is up to date.
07:27 SV Blessed Life [Brown's Marina] Bahamas : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=25.722642,-79.299109&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:20 Midnight B Richard Here's a question for those with experience obtaining propane refills in Mexico. Should I:

1. Expect my existing cylinders (3 X 907 Camping gas and 1 X Tropigas) to be filled without a problem?
2. Buy adaptors for the existing cylinders - if so what fitting would enable refills?
3. Buy a new cylinder(s) in Mexico?

Currently, the three 907 cylinders (which only hold 6lb of propane/butane each), are accommodated in a gas locker, and the 25lb Tropigas cylinder (bought in Panama) is attached to the transom.

Longer term, we're planning to cross the Pacific, so it would be useful to adopt a flexible solution if possible.

All input gratefully received...
11:24 Remedy-Karl We just refilled ours in San Carlos at a propane station. It was a matter of walking up and filling, no adaptors needed. Previously in Tahiti we dropped off the tanks and they refilled without an issue, though there it was butane. If you're concerned there is a company out of the UK that makes a world wide adaptor kit.
12:11 GypseaBLU- John/Kim FYI- Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio Jamaica is one of the Panama Posse sponsors. We stayed here and it was a nice little Marina. Donna(mgr) was wonderful and helpful with Customs and Immigration.
15:30 CuranderaDarryn [null] Acceso Público a Oficinas y Restaurantes, Los Sueños, Provincia de Puntarenas, Herradura, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.651222,-84.664297&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:06 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Copy. Best wishes to you. Please post all your great experiences on Good Nautical so we can learn from your wonderful journey…

Wed, 4/20/2022
06:22 Rainbow’s End, Chris [Playa Tambor] Tambor Paquera Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.721724,-85.017516&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:02 Last Arrow Vincent @Rainbow’s End, Chris if the surf not too big you can land a small dinghy and pull it up the beach. Couple of restaurants on the beach and on the Main Street, one up on the hwy Enjoy.
07:48 AEOLIAN  - Jared Hello,
I’m wondering if anyone can share their experience entering either El Salvador - Bahia Del Sol, or Costa Rica - Bahia Coco with a dog aboard?

There is some differing information online between noonsite and pettravel.com such as the need for a government endorsed health certificate when entering Costa Rica.

Any information on your recent experiences would be greatly appreciated!
09:12 Rainbow’s End, Chris Thanks Vincent, it is pretty smooth here so we will be doing some exploring.
10:09 walt knot right When I left Chiapas MX 12/2018 I did have a recent health certificate when we went to Bahia del Sol. But when we got there, no one checked it. Maybe a personal conversation with Bill and Jean at elsalvadorrally (I think I spelled that right) might give you a better idea.
10:11 WildhoodDirk @AEOLIAN  - Jared We didn't enter CR in Coco, but entered in Golfito and the dog was no problem. The agricultural guy did look at the dog and that was about it. We had a vet cert from about 4 months previous but he didn't need to see it.... obviously all vaccines up to date. Not even sure they come out to the boat at Coco...
10:26 Last Arrow Vincent @AEOLIAN  - Jared we played by the rules, new healths certs for our dogs in before leaving Mx then again Bahia del Sol for entry to CR, no where have we’ve been asked to see the dog health certs,even the agent in Papagayo who told us we need certs from last country visited never even asked for them.
11:07 AEOLIAN  - Jared Thanks for the replies!

@Last Arrow Vincent Did you get your health certificates from any particular veterinarian and did you have the government agency endorse the health certificates? Such as SENASA.
11:22 Kastaway Steve Any suggestions on insurance from Mexico to Costa Rico
11:30 Midnight B Richard @Thanks Karl. We're in the UK now, so I'll pick up some adaptors.
12:26 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Yes, if you do a cursory search on this thread you will see 18 postings about this very matter of insurance. Other than that be prepared for sticker shock. Good luck!!
12:39 BIJOU - Tanner Hi there! Does anyone know of a good stainless steel welder in shelter bay? Many thanks!
13:57 WildhoodDirk Anybody here happen to have a contact (WhatsApp maybe?) for "Hector Refrigeration" in La Paz? Have tried what I found on line with no luck so far. Thanks in advance ...
14:10 Last Arrow Vincent B be @WildhoodDirk Hector
+52 612 141 8158
14:37 PP SV avant If the work is portable, there are some in colon mr. Ranger can tell you about. If not, ask Billy in the yard for a recommendation.
14:44 S/V Satori - Benj. Does anyone know the price per foot at Flamenco in Panama over the summer?
14:44 S/V Satori - Benj. Satori is in Marina Chiapas.
15:11 walt knot right [Photo]
16:58 fickle - Ben On our boat those would all fall off and break 🥴
18:21 CuranderaDarryn @AEOLIAN  - Jared hello. We didn’t do El Salvador but entered CR at Papagayo. The agent we used purposely ignored to health cert we got in Nicaragua. I’ve heard it’s common they turn a blind eye to dogs on boats.
18:53 Last Arrow Vincent @AEOLIAN  - Jared the health certs in both Mx El Salvador came from Vets, the Vet who signed had some sort of the accreditation but not sure what they were. We’ve had numerous health certs for our dogs over the last few years traveling. We been asked if we had health certificate for the dogs when arriving in airports in US Mexico and Canada and had to provide it when entering Mx, then got sent to another line and got a separate document after MX cleared our dogs.
19:05 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Problem
Solved with my anchor windlass. It was the foot switch that was going bad. Banana Bay took pictures of mine and the called around. They found an exact replacement Cole Hersee switch. I just finished putting it in and all seems to be working fine. I’m glad it wasn’t the solenoid switch as they were having difficulty sourcing a replacement.

Thu, 4/21/2022
06:37 Captain Dietmar TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER
PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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* MAGNITUDE 6.8
* ORIGIN TIME 0743 UTC APR 21 2022
* COORDINATES 11.5 NORTH 87.0 WEST
* DEPTH 10 KM / 6 MILES
* LOCATION NEAR THE PACIFIC COAST OF NICARAGUA
* TIME 0743 UTC ON THURSDAY APRIL 21
2022

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08:08 Lola Doug I will not inject my opinion. Just the facts. I in the canal now. Eric got me checked in within 2 hours an I could have left 4 days later. Great. So we got up early and got into canal in great time. Made it to colon side an 3 hours early. After 5 hours they told me to sign a sidewall waver or get out of the lock. I was already tide up to another sailboat and a ship had all lines up and ready to transit. I said no to the sidewall and they said get out so the disconnected the ship and moved it back. That said see you tomorrow. Eric said it would be noon so did the canal pilot. Now it’s like 4 or 5. Pilot won’t be here till after 3.
08:11 Lola Doug Just to show the animosity. A sailboat arrive late last night and they are picking up there pilot now.
09:14 Last Arrow Vincent @Lola Doug can you explain the sidewall wavier, is it required by all boats to sign? Why weren’t you asked to sign the waiver prior to entering the lock, did your agent mention the waiver. What is your issues with signing the waiver?
10:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce The waiver is to indemnify the canal company from any damage incurred while transiting a lock where you are tied to a side wall. It is only require if you are going to tie to a side wall. The walls are very rough concrete.

I certainly don’t understand why they asked Lola to move to a side wall when they were already rafted to another boat, unless I did I understand what Doug was saying. Doug, please correct me if I’m wrong here.
10:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *didn’t understand
12:56 Lola Doug Correct. The waiver is to Indemnify them of damages while tide onto sidewall. It is (I think) for masted boats. I chose at the checking in (no sidewall). There is a reason for no sidewall or they wouldn’t have you sign a paper saying the can crash your boat and it’s not there fault or responsibility. I was tide to a small sailboat and we were going to be centered in the lock. They got lazy and didn’t want to do that so they made us break apart. They signed the waiver and went in. I said no and they kicked me out. Again there is a danger or you wouldn’t have to sign a waiver and all this was known a week ago when I checked in.
12:59 Captain Dietmar copy that.
good points made . the associated delays are due to a change in the canal setup
13:05 Captain Dietmar [null] Callejon Oeste, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.298548,-85.842816&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:11 nicole maison de sante [Photo]
13:12 nicole maison de sante FYI- don’t let this woman crew for you… she’s still in La Paz, Mexico
14:49 PP SV avant Canal transits are a bit of a goat rodeo lately. There is a shortage of advisors and shore side line handlers due to COVID-19 so many boats are delayed because they just don’t have the people available.
14:51 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole What airport do we fly into for Vista Mar? We will be coming from somewhere in Central America for the party in June. Any recommendations for accommodations for a couple nights for the two of us? Gracias!
14:57 PP SV avant The closest is Rio Hato Scarlett Martinez International Airport (13.3 miles / 21.3 kilometers), but there are not very many flights there (mostly charters). Tocumen International Airport (57.2 miles / 92.0 kilometers) is the one that has the flights.
14:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Perfecto, gracias!
15:46 walt knot right I have a recommendation for a shuttle to Vista Mar.
15:48 walt knot right I'm sorry, I'm switching phones and I can't locate that number yet. Cost is $80 +10 per additional people each
18:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m interested in that info as well, if you can find it.
18:15 walt knot right Jeariene can post it for me. Still updating to a new phone
18:28 Lola Doug [Shelter Bay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.368383,-79.951435&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Got it. Thanks!
18:30 Lola Doug We made it home. Will go on the hard till November 1. Then we sail the Caribbean. Thanks all for any info and advice. Great people. Will see some of you at vista mar in June
18:34 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Wow, that’s right out of an episode of Law & Order Mexico!!!
21:11 Dreamer Line check, can someone please respond to dreamer
21:12 PP SV avant Check
21:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Responding
21:12 Dreamer Awesome thanks Rob
21:12 Dreamer Thanks Bruce
21:13 Dreamer [null] Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=-8.915242,-140.105218&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14

Fri, 4/22/2022
00:01 SV Chimera Soliciting opinions on pros and cons of leaving our boat on the hard vs in a slip at shelter bay. Thanks in advance
00:07 BISOU Robin And Tad How long are you leaving her for? We always store our catamaran on the hard (can’t sink that way!) especially these days when stuff can happen and you can’t get back. Panama is hot and humid year round and you’ll need a dehumidifier regardless. You’ll also need to pack things away really well. While hauling the boat has potential for problems we feel that leaving her in the water for an extended period of time may be fraught with more problems. SBM has a good secure storage yard. Guardianage is a bit hit and miss unless you keep on them regularly. But very worthwhile. Good luck!
03:36 Dreamer @SV Chimera we left our on the hard there for 8 months. With the prepaid discount， cost was about the same including the haul. Ran dehumidifier and paid for monthly report, all was well. I just figure less wear and tear on the hard, plus i had them do bottom paint and small stuff since it was out.
06:08 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We were told we requested to be side tied. I don’t remember requesting it. But, I didn’t mind it either. They go require less manpower when you are tied. We were also told that we would transit at night, since we requested to be side tied. Now it makes more sense. We actually enjoyed the night transit. As it was much cooler. The locks are lit up like an airport runway. Unfortunately, we did get to see much as it was dark. We started at 1700. Got into Shelter Bay at 4:00. We also had a wonderful advisor.
07:01 SV Chimera Planning on staying on the hard or in slip about 6 months
07:03 BISOU Robin And Tad For that length of time definitely haul and store on the hard.
07:12 PP SV avant We always take the on the hard option if available.
08:32 SV Chimera Thank you all, that would my preference also
08:33 SV Chimera What does wrapping offer?
09:15 SV Blessed Life Sun protection!! The heat and humidity as we all now know is a slow death to … everything.
09:19 Remedy-Karl Contrarian view: on the hard means that your systems aren't working and that means surprise deterioration when you splash. Plus, land bugs.
09:21 Remedy-Karl Sun protection, but not humidity. They aren't air tight. We are six months out from a wrap and there are still pieces and residue everywhere.
09:21 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
09:24 AEOLIAN  - Jared Weathered my first lightning storm successfully! Was intense but thankfully uneventful.
09:24 AEOLIAN  - Jared [Photo]
09:26 SV Chimera Is there that much need for sun protection in the rainy season comparatively speaking?
09:45 PP SV avant Yes. It’s not overcast enough to make a difference. Interior boat temps over 120°F would be a regular thing. Some kind of cover makes a big difference.
11:25 CuranderaDarryn All good info. We are hauling and wrapping at Shelter Bay next month until November. I was wondering if I should request 2 dehumidifiers for a 43 foot boat with a few odd levels inside.
11:27 PP SV avant That or fans to move the air. A single dehumidifier is good the volume of a 45’ monohull or so. Moving the air is important and that’s hard to do in a multihull.
11:28 PP SV avant Here’s our plan. https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/240382/Laying-up-Sailing-in-Mexico-and-Central-America
12:24 CuranderaDarryn Thanks for those ideas!
12:42 Rainbow’s End, Chris [Turtle Island (Isla Tortuga)] Golfo de Nicoya (Frente a Península de Nicoya) Puntarenas Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.773009,-84.895455&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:40 Outventure juergen and Iris Check into Nicaragua coming from Panama / Covid Test
I talked to Eduardo, the contact was given in the PP chat. (thanks to @🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy )
He acts as an agent and stated that the 72 hours of the PCR test were stopped with the issue of the international zarpe, ie check out of Panama.
He does the check in in San Juan del Sur, here are the costs that he gave:
14:40 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
15:56 SV Blessed Life @SV Chimera YES!!!
15:57 SV Blessed Life @CuranderaDarryn yes!!
15:59 SV Blessed Life [Photo]
16:01 SV Blessed Life @SV Chimera oh yea- the rainy season. Another reason to cover. You just thought all the hatches and ports weee water tight. And maybe they were in the beginning…
19:25 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz That’s a great article
19:27 Dreamer @CuranderaDarryn one should be fine, as rob stated, we also had a 110 fan on to move air around and left everything open . I would leave the bilge pump on ass,in solar will keep up the batteries.
19:50 SVAKIA-Rick My Galaxy S7 Edge died! I just picked up a Samsung Galaxy S10 plus and trying to set one up without wifi Is impossible! There are limits to this technology that does not make me happy! Okay, now that is out I can get back to enjoying our cruising. We are in Bahia de Los Muertos rolling around, waiting for the wind to change. It should move around and come from the north tonight.
19:50 SVAKIA-Rick [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=23.989470,-109.828980&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:39 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn I’m looking for a recommendation for a marina in Acapulco. We are a 63’ MY. Also appreciate if anyone has a referral for a mechanic / electrician in Acapulco, to resolve a diesel generator electrical problem we’re having. Thanks in advance.
21:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Photo]
21:01 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We stayed at the Marina Acapulco for a month and had an excellent electrician/mechanic Nacho.
21:01 Captain Dietmar https://panamaposse.com/la-marina-de-acapulco
21:34 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn @pathfinder and @Captain Dietmar thank you so much for the info.

Sat, 4/23/2022
03:57 SV Chimera I may not have been clear. We have a boat cover and intend to use it. I was inquiring about pros and cons of “wrapping “
03:59 SV Chimera Thanks Rob for the comprehensive article
05:52 SV Blessed Life @Rob Murray wow. What a good article. I’m going to make a checklist for our lay up in Georgia.

Are you packing up to head home soon?
05:53 PP SV avant We are. We fly out on the 4th.
06:50 Lola Doug Westsail 32 Brisa will cross to the Caribbean in the next few weeks, single handed wanting line handlers. Contact navegante@brisa.uy
07:51 Lola Doug Very clear. Bad thing it is $1700 to rap my boat. Good things are no rain on the boat less birds. No sun on all parts. Like they said it is not sealed like I believed. There is a one foot gap all around the boat below the gunnels
07:52 Lola Doug I will post pics later.
07:52 Lola Doug For wrap
08:22 ALMAZUL Hello all!
Quick report of our N to S canal transit.
We arranged things ourselves and found it to be straightforward. Hired fenders and lines, found our own line handlers.
Advisor boarded at about 6.30pm, made our way towards Gatun locks. When close,
we rafted up outside a catamaran in a group of three; another monohull on the other side. Lines no problem - advisor very helpful.
Onite in the lake; late night but also later start. Advisor boarded at 9.30.
On entering the next locks we rafted up outside a 125 ft tour boat - so did no lines.
Dropped our line handlers off with the fenders and lines, which were collected by a small boat after calling Balboa Yacht club, as arranged with hirer. Small mandatory tip to the boat.
Now anchored in Las Brisas.
Would love to do it all again now we know how things work 👍🙂
08:30 Outventure juergen and Iris May i ask what are the going rates for an electrician / machanic per hour / day in acapulco?
08:50 CuranderaDarryn Any opinions on the best Golfito area Marina?
08:53 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We just spent 5 days at Banana Bay Marina. No complaints. Laundry, hot showers, nice little restaurant, and great people that are very helpful. Gabriella was fantastic. Nothing fancy or new, but it was maintained. Short walk into town or take one of the numerous taxis.
09:08 CuranderaDarryn Thanks!
09:12 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Nacho was very reasonable. He and his partner worked many hours over many days on our Windlass (complete rebuild and repair and even sent away for parts) and he charged only $150usd total for the work hours. They also rewired our fridge over many hours and charged only $60usd total for the work hours. It wasn’t a specific dollar per hour quote and was a fantastic job.
09:24 Outventure juergen and Iris That sounds good. Inflation with mechanics in Panama / Vista Mar hit hard recently with hour rates having doubled in the last 2 years.. (now 65-75 / hour)
10:35 Ho’okipa-Lisa Are you coming to the Vista Mar Posse shindig?
10:39 PP SV avant No, we will be back in Canada by then. Have my rum ration for me. ;)
11:44 SV Chimera Have there been damages to sailing vessels from sidewall transits? The measurer asked me and I indicated no sidewall. Foolishly I signed the papers without checking and turns out he checked yes on “sidewall”. Scheduled for Monday transit. Eric answered we would have to start all over . I am asking for clarification what that means in terms of cost and time
11:46 PP SV avant There have been damages in sidewall transits. Rare but it happens. It can be hard to get ‘off the wall’ with the turbulence in the lock as well. You’re in better shape if you have a thruster or are in a cat.
13:04 Remedy-Karl The were at least two damaged when we went through with the ARC
13:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Rent more fenders than they usually supply. We used our bow thruster and had twin screw. Which helped a lot. We also weigh 40 tons. It would be hard to manually push us off the wall. The first two locks from PC side we side tied to a tug. We didn’t have any problems when we went through. Our advisor Rick, was great. He used to drive tugs for a living
13:48 PP SV avant Personally I would take the time hit not to side tie.
14:36 Moken M&M [null] Aldama 38, Flamingos, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.689099,-105.288776&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:37 Moken M&M Just checked in to Paradise Village Marina & Resort. Swanky and ready for a little pampering
14:44 REEF DANCER Jerry I filled 4 5 lb propane bottles in Mexico no issue mine however are the new valves if you open the valve nothing comes out without it being connected to proper connector and regulator
14:49 REEF DANCER Jerry Good or bad we are a large vessel 54 tons so we were attached to sailboats they were my fenders lol our agent. With his kids brought fenders galore no issues canal is about 300 ft wide you're in middle hard to smack side wall. It was very easy. Great trip captain jerome
14:49 SV Chimera Thank you all for input. If I cannot correct it I will take the time hit as Rob suggested
14:58 REEF DANCER Jerry You won't hit agent keeps middle boat in line outside boats,are along for the ride and line handling
15:00 REEF DANCER Jerry We were thru in 8hours to shelter bay. I was very impressed with the ease of it all plus I could make 8 knots across lake
15:01 REEF DANCER Jerry @,☠️Delta Swizzler hi Mark how is everything with you guys
16:10 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bravo. We love running on the beach to Bucerias and then enjoying a tasty meal from one of the Canadian operated establishments
16:13 Moken M&M Any favorites?
16:32 Ho’okipa-Lisa @SV Chimera We are with you in spirit Dennis and Margret! Trust your instincts and remember you are the captain. However, knowing you both it will all go well!
16:38 Sea Trial Dave [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.720297,-85.012081&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:46 Sea Trial Dave You guys are making good time! We are in Bahia Ballena after a super rolly night at Carrillo (not recomended). E a is a nice protected bay. The “Yacht Club” (in Pat Rains book) is closed but it is an easy shore landing and the beer is cold.
16:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Glad it was an easy shore landing. I worry about those landings. We skipped Bahia Ballena as we had to get to the boat yard by a certain day.
16:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Puerto Balsa] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.077575,-82.853684&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:50 Moken M&M @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky
16:51 SV Chimera Was able to correct the situation and crossing Monday. Thank all for suggestions and support
16:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Rounding Burica we got some choppy seas that followed us into Punta Balsa anchorage. All the reports I read said it was surprisingly protected. Well, not today. Hopefully it will settle down overnight so we can get some sleep.
16:54 PP SV avant Look around at the waves. The protection is from reefs, you may see a spot nearby that’s calmer you can move to. Also calmer at lower tides.
16:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ah, good to know. Tide is on the rise right now. We’ll see how it goes. The swell is rolling in from the SE, so the entire area is getting hit by them. No protection from the reef to the south.
16:56 PP SV avant See you Monday. Enjoy the crossing!
18:04 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Good. We are flying back into Bocas tomorrow. Then hope to head to San Blas.
19:10 YO-D-YO Mary Welcome neighbor

Sun, 4/24/2022
07:43 walt knot right Bob just left Vista Mar Marina a couple of days ago. He just posted this in a WhatsApp group. I told him I'd repost here.

Hi, We are a couple of sailors Anna and Michael, currently on Bob's SV Chaos. Bob has mechanical problems and wont go to Galapagos. So we are looking for a boat to go with as we already have entry permits. Please contact us on Whatsapp +380734120219
09:10 WildhoodDirk Anybody have WhatsApp contact for marina in Barra?
09:18 kudra-simon Hello, I am Simon and I am the owner/captain of kudra - 1985 Gary Hoyt designed Freedom 32. I grew up in Seattle WA and have lived in northern California for the past 10 years. I purchased the boat in Oxnard CA in November of 2020 and from Jan-April of 2021 I sailed from the channel islands harbor in Oxnard to Puerto Peñasco Sonora Mexico where I hauled out. In January of 2022 I returned to the boat yard in Peñasco and after 2 months of projects I splashed and for the past 2 months have been making my way south. I have three friends on board as crew - Valentina from Venezuela, Sarah from Switzerland, and Maria from Mexico. We are currently exploring El Salvador’s beaches while kudra is slipped in Bahia del Sol. We will be moving to Marina Puesta del Sol next week and from there onward to Costa Rica. The crew will likely depart from Costa Rica from which point onward I will be single handing. I am looking for a place to have Kudra hauled out for summer either in Costa Rica or Panama.
09:19 kudra-simon Does anyone know how to get ahold of Marina Puesta de Sol? I have filled out the form on the website, tried calling the numbers from website, and sent an email all over the last week but have not succeeded in reaching them.
09:20 Outventure juergen and Iris Juanita replied to my email after a day or so.
09:20 PP SV avant Be prepared for significant sticker shock. There are no ‘budget’ haul outs south of Chiapas. You could try carlos in boca chica panama and see if he might be able to take you on, or research Buenaventura or visita mar in panama.
09:20 Outventure juergen and Iris administracion@marinaps.com
09:22 PP SV avant Chatting with Bill in El Salvador today. He tells me his moorings are almost full. If you’re thinking of El Salvador for the summer, best to be in touch soon.
09:46 EXIT Kris & Steve Coasta Rica question. We will be going to Bahia Ballena/Tamarindo soon. Has anyone left their boat there for day trips or even overnight?
We have friends in Santa Teresa and would live to see them and this seems like the closest option.
09:47 EXIT Kris & Steve Love not live lol
09:56 Sailing Bohemia I would recommend you leave your boat anchored opposite Opacifico resort in Playa Naranjo. We stayed there for week and its heavenly. I am sure Moises the waiter could keep an eye on it, if you came to an arrangement. The anchorage there is protected and great holding.
09:58 Captain Dietmar @Sailing Bohemia GESTALT
Please only share actual experiences of leaving your vessel unattended at an anchorage in Costa Rica
10:10 EXIT Kris & Steve I don't have good signal. Can someone tell me what the rate at Marina Papagayo is?
10:41 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
11:04 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
11:42 Outventure juergen and Iris Juanita replies faster on whatsapp:
11:43 Outventure juergen and Iris It’s one of these numbers:
+505 8883 0781
+505 8880 0013
11:58 kudra-simon Thank you!!!
12:07 Captain Dietmar TO RSVP FOR THE JUNE 4th PANAMA POSSE PARTY
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK
https://panamaposse.com/rsvp-vista-mar-party
12:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you!
12:10 Captain Dietmar @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce my pleasure it's gonna be a heck of a Hootenanny
12:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I sure hope so. 🎉
13:39 kudra-simon does anyone have a whatsapp contact for anyone at Marina Pez Vela ?
14:59 Moken M&M Congratulations to you!!! Enjoy yourself
15:27 EXIT Kris & Steve We are at Isla San Lucas now. Looks lovely there, will definitely check it out. Thanks!
16:05 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Playa Nacazcolo] Guanacaste Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.628602,-85.675323&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:53 Rainbow’s End, Chris [Isla Cedros] F Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.842235,-84.876366&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:14 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [San Andres Port Society] Avenida Newball Puerto Marítimo San Andrés, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.574100,-81.703568&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:11 EXIT Kris & Steve [Isla San Lucas] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.946194,-84.904623&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:15 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky I think it was posted recently. Maybe do a search of this thread?

Mon, 4/25/2022
05:58 Samadhi [Manzanillo Marina Cub] Bosque, calle málaga # 53-76 (Sector el Zapatero) Cartagena, Bolívar Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.388966,-75.525211&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:02 Samadhi We got lured in to staying in Colombia for a month for super affordable stainless/fiberglass work. Like 1/5th the cost of the US.
06:21 Captain Dietmar congratulations once you are satisfied please share your experience and the resource
06:21 Captain Dietmar [null] J8VW+2HP, Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642497,-85.653512&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:08 RED ROVER-Alison [Flamenco Marina] Isla Flamenco (By Armador Causeway) Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.911460,-79.520936&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:11 Last Arrow Vincent [Hotel Las Brisas] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.974838,-84.847543&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:18 Mango Would anyone know where I could find an autopilot for a tiller boat? In Costa Rica. Going into playa del coco today to check in
07:19 Mango [null]
07:28 Conversations Group voice call started.
07:28 Conversations Group call ended.
08:05 Captain Dietmar there is a chandlery in cocos
not sure about auto pilot but they can order things too
08:06 Captain Dietmar [null] Coco, Guanacaste Province, Coco, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.548043,-85.698502&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:07 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
08:08 Katmandu - Terry [Antigua Guatemala] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.559659,-90.733165&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:21 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Manzana 080814 156496-1, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.913408,-79.526986&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:23 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN ABOUT 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN
IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
08:31 Conversations Group voice call started.
08:34 Conversations Group call ended.
09:09 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Manzana 010101 39-305, Bocas del Toro, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.334987,-82.245914&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:18 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:19 Coddiwomple - Bram [null] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.774813,-88.837738&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:37 Sea Trial Toni [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.489548,-84.658839&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:50 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] 8424+2V9, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.301081,-88.892152&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:52 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole [Hotel Bahía del Sol] Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.299095,-88.892988&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:56 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [null] Marlin 39, Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=20.748595,-105.377505&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Isla Boca Chica] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.274474,-82.283268&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:03 PP SV avant [ShelterBay Marina] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.369786,-79.950848&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:27 Last Arrow Vincent [Hotel Las Brisas] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.974838,-84.847543&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:27 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Group call ended.
10:28 Karuna Doug & Anna Avant
10:28 RED ROVER-Alison As promised, link to the Panama Canal webcams. Wahooo!
10:28 RED ROVER-Alison https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/
11:14 PP SV avant Yes?
11:45 Ho’okipa-Lisa @RED ROVER-Alison Thanks!
12:50 Mango Great thank you!
12:58 REEF DANCER Jerry [null]
13:01 Sea Trial Dave Coming into Quepos about 6.5 nm from Paz Vela is a large fish farming operation at 9.24.9 N 84.17.3 W. We were directed around it by a panga.
13:01 Sea Trial Dave [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.419978,-84.270285&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:00 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina Chahue] Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.763931,-96.121350&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:05 EXIT Kris & Steve Anyone wanting to visit the prison on Isla San Lucas, Costa Rica, it's no longer free. A reservation must be made on line. We went ashore and the ranger met us to explain. And there is a $2 anchoring fee.
14:09 🦜🍹Kyrie Do you have the reservation page? How much other than the anchoring fee?
14:19 EXIT Kris & Steve Yes! Here's the main page. You have to create a log in first and then you can make reservations for any of the national parks. It was $12 pp plus the %13 tax.
http://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/conozca/Pages/default.aspx
15:48 🦜🍹Kyrie Thank you for the information. Looks like yet another place in CR to give a pass to..
15:49 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.554612,-85.704004&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:50 🦜🍹Kyrie Kyrie and Mango will be trying self check-in in CR tomorrow. Wish us luck!
15:51 Mango Yes ... Hopefully we won't need it
15:51 kudra-simon Good luck! We will be doing the same in a couple weeks so eager to hear of your experience. I hope all goes well!
15:59 PP SV avant https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/incident-2785-2/?
17:18 kudra-simon [null] C. al Palmarcito, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.493962,-89.422067&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:24 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew [null] Isla de, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.574135,-81.699156&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:36 walt knot right Way to go Toketee
20:26 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Good luck! If all else fails, just send your kids to talk them into letting you in?
22:43 kudra-simon Has anyone anchored in Puerto Sandino Nicaragua and if so can they provide details of their experience?

Tue, 4/26/2022
06:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Update: we checked into Panama yesterday with Carlos’ at Boca Chica. Carlos had us send all our documents to him ahead of time via WhatsApp so he could get the cruising permit done ahead of time. The officials had everything ready when they arrived. It took probably an hour and we walked away with all the paperwork done.

Carlos had told us he would front the cash and we could pay him with a credit card. He unfortunately wasn’t there yesterday, but someone called him and all was good. I will pay Carlos with my credit card today when we have his brother take us to David.

It seems with all the delays with the cruising permit, Carlos has figured out how to get it done ahead of time, so people don’t have to wait for the slow delivery of the document. It’s nice to see things change for the better.
06:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
06:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce South Isla Parida anchorage
06:19 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Panama
06:25 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce This is a gorgeous quiet anchorage surrounded by islands. The waypoints to this anchorage are well marked in the Sarana guide and the Navionics app. We anchored in about 15’ of water. Just a tad rolly, but not uncomfortable.
06:29 Captain Dietmar we did on our way down in 2018
it's in good Nautical
not the prettiest Anchorage and has a big smokestack with associated pollution... they take on oil there as well...
07:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler I do want to jinx it. But, we had lost our international roaming with Google Fi. We flew into the US on 3/13 and back to Panama over a month later on 4/21. Our international roaming is working again. If they cancel us again, we will go to a dual chip set up. But, for now it looks like we are back in business!🤞
08:06 Remedy-Karl PhoneArena: AT&T trumps T-Mobile and Verizon with two new unlimited 5G plan perks.
https://www.phonearena.com/news/att-vs-t-mobile-vs-verizon-new-unlimited-5g-plan-perks_id139823
08:09 Remedy-Karl 35 Latin American countries included, including most places PP members want to go.
08:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What speed? Phone hotspot? Outside of Mexico and Canada T-Mobile limits you to 2G. Painfully slow.
11:17 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We pick up local SIM cards for every country. We were told Claro covers Canada to South America and is a good choice, however every time we move to a new country (frequently) the old card stops working and we buy a new one for the country we are in. We use “top off” or “ding” to pay for the data packages. Is there an international plan for Claro so we can have continuity of service between countries? Are we missing a finer point, or is the standard way of doing things?
11:23 PP SV avant The trick with claro is to keep paying (using ding or whatever) in the country you got it in. They used to work throughout Central America (I.e. Mexico wouldn’t, but south of there would).
12:02 Remedy-Karl Read the article for details, but it's the same plan as you have in the US in these other countries including high speed and hotspot
13:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We just got Tigo SIMMs activated in our phones, and purchased 4 $5 prepaid plans. Is there a way to get on a monthly contract?
13:37 PP SV avant Yes, and you can do it via WhatsApp support. There’s a ~$39 sme (smal and medium enterprise) monthly plan with unlimited data.
13:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’ll have to give that a try. Just contact WhatsApp support via the app? I’ve never done multiple SIMMs before so am unsure of the details. At this point they are activated but without plans.
13:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Or is that Tigo support via WhatsApp?
14:45 PP SV avant Yes. We bought the $5 sim and upgraded the account via WhatsApp support at Tigo. They will get you someone who speaks English, but it can take a while (hours). Worked for us.
15:03 Rainbow’s End, Chris [null] Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.946928,-84.906860&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Ok. Did you have to ask for an enterprise account? They gave us a handful of options.
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Is one of these your plan?
16:02 PP SV avant Yes we have the 39.22 plan. Check if plans have hotspot/tethering (not all do, and most if not all of the consumer plans don’t). The the ring/hotspot was important for us. When we got ours it was the cheapest with hotspot capability.
16:13 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Sonho is in San Andres Colombia with SV Tokatee and SV Kristina Marie 😊 we met a lovely young woman named Dejiah from France who is here at the small marina Nene’s. She is looking to crew and is trying to get to Panama. She has experience including l crossing the Atlantic and line handling Panama Canal. Her WhatsApp number is
+57 312 6368779. Thanks everyone!
16:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 What is Ring/Hotspot?
16:25 🦜🍹Kyrie Well good news for the posse. Both Mango and Kyrie were able to self check-in in Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica today.
It was a straightforward process with very friendly officials throughout. First go to immigration, then bring the paperwork from them to the port captain, fill our their forms and they will issue a form to take to Aduana (Customs) at the airport. Take a bus or Taxi ($80 for the taxi round trip) to the airport, get your import permit for the boat there, and head back to the port captain. They will finalize your paperwork and you're done. For us it took from about 8am to 230pm to get everything done.
16:26 🦜🍹Kyrie Total cost was zero, other than the taxi or bus fare. No boat inspections of any type, and noone other than the boat captain need be present. Bring all your normal paperwork plus the serial number for your main engine.
16:27 🦜🍹Kyrie The only problem is Customs said their system had just been hacked, and their higher ups directed that they can temporarily only issue boat import permits for 10 days, upon which you need to renew. They hope to have it resolved in the next week, and be able to issue the remaining 80 days on our import permit next week.
16:29 🦜🍹Kyrie It did take all day, but saved us over $300 over the agent fees. Hopefully they will get the boat import perimt issue fixed soon.
16:31 🦜🍹Kyrie I also forgot to mention that nothing at all was asked for regarding COVID or pets. No testing, Vax certs, or animal health certificate or rabies certificate asked for.
16:43 Pilialoha [null] Tikal, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=17.216398,-89.622512&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:48 PP SV avant A typo. “Tethering/hotspot”. Oops.
16:52 Pilialoha Tikal, what a fantastic place. Right now we are in our way to Flores airport to flight back to Guatemala and then drive to Antigua. That city is a gem of history.
Guatemala is a wonderful country and the people are very nice and polite.
16:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍 Since I added the second SIMM card and even turned it off, I have no internet access. I’m texting with T-Mobile now to troubleshoot it.
17:35 Katmandu - Terry [null] Calle Del Lago, Panajachel, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.735044,-91.158898&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
17:38 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt Every week or so I look at Line. Rarely is there useful information but the sheer folly is enormously entertaining. Thanks for brightening my day.
17:44 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
18:13 walt knot right I have a dual simm phone, t-mobile for US, Tigo for Panama 39.22 plan. Unlimited data and voice, but sms is only local according to my tigo person. So don't be surprised if sms doesn't work.
18:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I haven’t gotten a plan yet, as I cannot connect to the internet with my T-Mobile simm. They even gave me a high speed gratis day pass. No improvement at all.
19:09 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Seriously? Why would you post something so negative that diminishes all the hard work Dietmar and others put into this site?
19:34 SVAKIA-Rick [null] México 11 616, 23019 B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.218478,-110.304040&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:34 SVAKIA-Rick Made it to LA Paz for a short stay then onward north.

Wed, 4/27/2022
05:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m chatting on WhatsApp with Tigo and they keep wanting me to make a payment, but I don’t have an account with Tigo yet and the website for some reason or another won’t allow me to crest an account. I’ve showed them screenshots and they keep saying I don’t need an account to make a payment. Huh? They don’t know who I am or that the phone number associated with the SIMM belongs to me. Then they say to pay with online banking, but my bank will require an account number to make a payment to. I don’t get it. I’m going round and round and getting nowhere. Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
05:13 PP SV avant We had no problem here. They provided us with the account number and link to make the payment(s) via cc.
05:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Did they give you your own account number or a generic one? I can’t pick a plan to put in my shopping cart until I have an account, but I can’t create an account.

They gave me a general account number to plug in that has a balance of -$37,151.63. The form asks for my cc info, but nothing is associated with me or my phone number or a plan or amount to pay. I’m certainly not going to provide my cc info with all these unknowns.
05:21 PP SV avant They gave us a specific account number.
05:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Weird. They want me to select a partial payment and enter the amount of the plan. I’m really leery about this.
05:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Held my breath and am giving it a try. The form is now asking for a security code to complete the transaction. Sigh. I don’t have a security code.
05:44 RED ROVER-Alison Bruce, if you are still in Boca Chica, Carlos' brother can take you to the Tigo store in David. He took us, helped us through the process and we are loving the unlimited data on Tigo. Just an idea for you!
05:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. We went to David with someone else Carlos arranged as his brother want available. He didn’t speak good English and took us to a cell store to buy the SIMMs and the took us to a grocery store to by $5 tickets to activate the card for a week. He said we could only purchase prepaid tickets for a week at a time and that as non-Panamanians we couldn’t get any other plan. He didn’t take us to the Tigo store for some reason and I pressed him on postpaid plans, but he stuck to his point that you had to be a national to get those plans. I think I kind the short end of the stick on this one. Nice guy, but as far as cellular goes we had the wrong guy and I certainly don’t want to pay again to go to David.
05:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *wasn’t available
05:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *kind of got the short end of the stick
06:01 RED ROVER-Alison Ah. Sorry about that.
06:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks. I’m working through it with Tigo.
06:05 Last Arrow Vincent We had an issue to activate a SIM card in El Salvador. We could buy the cards but needed a National ID number to activate, eventually we found a local who assisted us for $5.00 per sim. We were then able to recharge them ourselves on www.mobilerecharge.com
06:06 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Interesting. Thanks!
07:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler In Bocas we were able to buy a Togo prepaid chip unlimited for the month for $30 we put in our Wifi router. No one asked for a National card. Good luck
08:47 Moken M&M [Photo]
08:47 Moken M&M [Photo]
08:48 Moken M&M Early Bird on the move.
09:04 Lola Doug I took the hit. I filled mine out with no sidewall and I didn’t sign the release. Got to the north side they had me in the lock in front of a big vessel and told me to sign a waiver for sidewall or get out of the lock so they had to disconnect the ship behind me and move him back and I left. My penalty was I couldn’t go through until 5:00 next day.
09:35 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Ashley! Hope you guys are enjoying Cartagena! How long did you end up spending in San Blas? Figuring out our exit from San Blas to Isla Mujeres. Also, did you get your part or do you need someone to pick it up here at Flamenco?
10:18 Captain Dietmar GESTALT
Give facts
ie 23 posts about cell cards in one week
2 posts about Anchorages

10:21 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
10:22 Captain Dietmar @Mango arrived in Costa Rica
Bravo Zulu Colt & Jonah
10:22 kudra-simon Has anyone visited Puerto Barilla in El Salvador?
10:26 Captain Dietmar season 1 yacht
went up
the following season bill & Jean raised security concerns
see fleet update from dec 6 2017 on pp website
10:38 Last Arrow Vincent [null] CRWM+3HG, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.443951,-84.165652&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:38 Last Arrow Vincent [Photo]
10:40 Last Arrow Vincent Good place for made to order custom hoses, some refrigeration and other hardware items, just outside of town
10:40 Last Arrow Vincent Quepos
10:42 SV Chimera Took time hit and waited 2 days to avoid sidewall. Started transit 4am yesterday center lock. All went smoothly. Gatun locks I was asked to sign waiver to do 2 lines sidewall because of lack of staff. I Refused and had to wait two more hours but then we were able to complete the transit and in one day . Eric’s people were great and advisor good humored. He confirmed Dietmar’s post that there is inadequate staffing of the canal causing these issues . Just requires some patience with the process . We are clearly not their money makers or top priority
11:13 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you all for your help and feedback on my Tigo issues. I am finally up and running wit decent speed and can use my computer with my phone as a hotspot. 🙏
11:16 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What have people been doing to get packages from the US to Vista Mar Marina? Carlos’ son-in-law, Jorge, has a forwarding service in FL that can get packages to Panama and then he can ship to Vista Mar. I’m wanting to see what other options are available. Thanks!
12:36 Samadhi If you stop in Linton it would be awesome if you could grab our Dyson battery! Ok, here's the low down on our checkout. We checked-out with Linton port captain for the international zarpe ($11.50). he didn't mention any timeframe to leave the country. The next day we went to Porvenir. Checked out with immigration, they gave us 84 hours to leave the country ($20/person). We also did our Kuna permit which was $20 for the boat & $20/person. We didn't spend the full 84 hours there as we had a weather window to get to Cartagena. It was beyond amazing, we highly recommend the anchorages where "the swimming pool" is. I think they can them the Dutch islands?
12:54 SV Blessed Life [Morningstar Marinas] 206 Marina Dr St. Simons Island, GA 31522 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=31.167459,-81.417770&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:56 SV Blessed Life Thank you Posse for such great intel and great sailors! We could not have had as much success and fun, sailing the high seas without you all.
12:56 Katmandu - Terry [San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá.] San Pedro La Laguna Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.694725,-91.273658&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:39 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Kudos Dennis & Margret!!! So happy for you two love birds
13:39 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Margie, you’re always positive and deserve only the best!!
13:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
13:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Anchorage in Boca Chica.
16:20 PP SV avant Looks crowded (for boca chica).
16:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m not sure there is anyone on the boats that are here. They look a little neglected, and have been dark at night.
16:51 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Bruce, the cowpokes do a roundup crossing. Timed to the tides. Pretty fun to watch. BTW, your postings are cool!!!
16:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks.
17:19 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh We used MBE in Coronado. Mike is the fella that owns the branch. English/French speaker from Canada. Good guy, very helpful with shipping options and duty reductions when available. Check him out.
17:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Will do. Thanks!
17:20 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Message me directly if you want more info. I used Mike services for ten months on some extensive projects.
17:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
17:23 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
17:23 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
17:23 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
17:25 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
17:25 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
17:25 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
17:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Katmandu-Terry beautiful pictures!
18:16 Captain Dietmar thank you
18:20 Outventure juergen and Iris +1 for mailboxes mbe. Best service and they charge by weight only (no volume). Not the cheapest option, but best value for money. They go the extra mile and the owner is also a sailor.
If you have a lot to order, you may want to look into their subscription models.
18:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Excellent. Thank you.
19:11 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Wow
19:13 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky And Mike delivers to Buenaventura every Tuesday at 4:15pm sharp

Thu, 4/28/2022
05:43 PP SV avant 281133Z APR 22
NAVAREA IV 406/22(25).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
30 FOOT M/V, SEARCH AND RESCUE IN PROGRESS,
BLUE HULL, TWO PERSONS ONBOARD, DISABLED AND ADRIFT
IN 15-02N 070-50W AT 280239Z APR.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
05:59 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Are there any daytime hops to Vista Mar coming from the north? Censors is an overnight for us at about 92nm. Looking for something a bit shorter. Thanks!
06:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce What about Isla Iguana?
06:12 PP SV avant Isla iguana is ok if the wind is right, miserable if it isn’t. Careful in the anchorage (west side), lots of reefs/rocks that are poorly charted.
06:29 Captain Dietmar Anchorage @ isla iguana is in good Nautical we have been there twice SW edge of the bay as the bay itdelf is too shallow at low tide even for a cat
06:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I saw that but wanted some more detail. Thanks!
07:37 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Isla Farallon - I have a reservation for your name booked
07:56 M/V One Life I’m interested in information about getting transportation from Shelter Bay to Marina Playita in Panama City. Not interested in public transport. Private drivers, Uber, Taxis - any recommendations?
08:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Where is Isla Farallon? I didn’t see that in my studying.
08:32 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy Ramiro has driven my family a few times from Shelter Bay into the city- super responsive, reliable and good prices he is on WhatsApp @ +507 6803-3335
08:35 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh It’s West of Vista Mar Close to Bona Ventura. If you don’t zoom in really close you won’t see it.
08:43 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍🙏
08:49 PP SV avant 281436Z APR 22
NAVAREA IV 408/22(25).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
CANCEL NAVAREA IV 406/22 AND THIS MSG, VESSEL
LOCATED SAFE.
09:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
09:19 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
09:20 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍🙏
09:21 PP SV avant Getting an Uber in shelter bay is hard. Not many in colon. In Panama City, coming to shelter bay it’s easier, but can still take a while to find a driver to pick up the trip.
09:22 Outventure juergen and Iris When are you going? If next week, watch out for the swell building up from thursday on.
09:37 Outventure juergen and Iris Some anchorages may get uncomfortable (like venao)
09:45 Captain Dietmar Sunday redcup potluck party 17:30 at Marina Papagayo Costa Rica
all are welcome
09:50 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Mary & Doug, my man in Panama City will help you
09:51 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
09:52 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky He’s an excellent driver, speaks OK English. A devoted family man, and knows everyone who is anyone in panama and it’s on a first name basis with them. Seriously, the guy is very reliable
10:02 SV Chimera @Rob Murray Hi Rob please see PM to you
10:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We left Boca Chica today. Should be there in about 5 days depending on weather. Thanks.
10:12 M/V One Life Great info. Thanks!
10:12 M/V One Life Perfect. Thanks for the intel!
10:19 S/V Satori - Benj. Dermatologist recommendation in Tapachula.
10:40 Captain Dietmar [null]
10:48 Outventure juergen and Iris @Captain Dietmar
How long is everyone going to be in Papagayo before the Party in Panama? How’s the weather up there?
10:52 PP SV avant Note that Memo’s wife runs a private hospital.
11:16 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Panamanian cigars are delicious. And these ladies know how to roll perfectly!!!
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11:17 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
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11:40 Captain Dietmar no se / every captain will do what he or she wants to do
personally I'm coming by bus from CR
13:03 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Stu and Robyn here, rookies on our 63’ MY. We’d appreciate help with a few specifics? We are leaving Acapulco tomorrow and running down to Huatulco. Where is the best anchorage? I see there are multiple bays. We’ll watch for weather window to cross T-pec.
Also, can you confirm we’ll be able to fuel up in Chiapas? We’d need about 750 gallons. Do I need to call ahead? Thank you in advance
13:56 Aegis, Mary/Ian We took on about 600 gal of fuel in Chiapas. Clean and fresh. Its a high concrete pier so you need to go in at high tide. When we were there, a massiveNavy dredge obscured the access to the fuel dock but there was lots of room to get past it.
14:03 SAN [Photo]
14:05 SAN The blue cross shows where we anchored in Huatulco. It was a good spot. Only room for two boats and stay away from the side where the pangas go to the beach.
14:06 SAN We were joined by another boat. They said close to the marina is not so good.
14:17 Katmandu - Terry Does anyone know where to buy ablative bottom paint in Chiapas/ Tapachula, ?
15:02 PP SV avant We got comex abc3 through the marina.
15:19 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn @Aegis, Mary/Ian , @SAN thank you so much for the details. Hope to cross paths sometime
15:44 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I highly recommend snapshotting from Good Nautical all the anchorages around Huatulco because cell service is only in a few spots.
17:25 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram [Photo]
17:25 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Biggest catch? Or unwanted visitor? We found this dinghy a float upside down between San Andres and Providencia. We towed it Providencia on April 17. We sustained damage to our boat in the hand off. 😕 We really hope the owner gets it back.
17:25 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram It was turned over to the Colombian Armada, we were leaving the area.
18:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Location]
19:31 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn @🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole thanks
19:47 Dreamer [null] Route sans nom, French Polynesia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=-16.067661,-145.617936&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
19:49 Dreamer Just in case anyone was wondering what happened to Dreamer, we sailed to Nuka Hiva French Polynesia, and just anchored down at Fakarava Atolls, hoping to make it to Oz sooner or later.
20:04 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky David!!! We miss your good energy!! Please send some good thoughts to everyone in the Posse…
20:08 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Matilda???
20:23 Dreamer @Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky sorry, been at sea, and last passage was brutal lol
20:46 CuranderaDarryn [null] C. 4, Provincia de Puntarenas, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.638122,-83.170944&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
21:25 RED ROVER Kevin You already said your peace, leave them alone now.

Fri, 4/29/2022
07:05 YO-D-YO Dave Shout out to PBV Power Boats Vallarta in Marina Vallarta for helping to import and install new steering gear on our vessel. The service manager Andres provided great guidance.
07:49 CuranderaSheri Boca Chica
07:53 CuranderaSheri Sorry guys that was an error
07:53 Medea-Darryl Good morning all
I’m looking to do the run from Panama to La Paz, via some stops in Costa Rica

Would like to chat with anyone that has done this before
Appreciate your time
07:54 PP SV avant @SV Early Bird- Peter just arrived in Mazatlan, travelling up from panama single handed. He may have some tips.
08:13 SV Early Bird- Peter Darryl, Yes. Love to talk to you
08:33 Medea-Darryl Peter thank you very much
I will connect with you directly
08:53 Medea-Darryl Anyone know if there is a La Paz FB group?
Thanks
09:02 PP SV avant There are two ‘sea of Cortez’ sailor groups , a ‘club cruceros’ group (informal yachty group based at marina la paz) and a ‘for sale ‘ group.
09:18 Medea-Darryl Thank you
09:47 Captain Dietmar Location:  Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco; Nuevo Nayarit, Nayarit; and Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

 

Increased presence of Mexican security forces in the Puerto Vallarta area and the potential for confrontations between criminal groups and security forces in the Puerto Vallarta area and in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Past shooting incidentsbetween criminal groups and authorities have occurred in public places and bystanders have been injured.
10:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Is diesel available between Bahia Honda and Marina Vista Mar. I saw some reference to a ship with diesel, but other information indicated diesel was no longer available there. Thanks!
10:48 PP SV avant The ship with Diesel at Isla cebaco has closed up shop. After Bahia Honda it’s pretty slim pickings. There is a land based station at Benao (a tercel) and I think I recall someone mentioning they had a local with a little Ute fetch their jerry cans up and down for a fill there. A dive shop maybe?
11:04 Outventure juergen and Iris There is a private marina 20 nm north of coiba where you can fuel up. We did it last year.

11:04 Outventure juergen and Iris
https://boating.page.link/eesf4ThxVCrPEn5M9
11:05 Outventure juergen and Iris [File]
11:05 Outventure juergen and Iris +507 6205 9625
11:06 Outventure juergen and Iris It’s in a rivermouth and you should go with high tide
11:06 Outventure juergen and Iris Sorry, it’s more like 30 nm.
11:07 Outventure juergen and Iris Send whatsapp and ask for fuel prices.
11:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @☸️ Outventure thanks!
11:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Rob. Nothing in Bahia Honda, right?
11:28 WildhoodDirk @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce You can arrange for diesel through the dive shops in Santa Catalina, but the closest fuel shop to there is about an hour a drive.... definitely something that needs to be pre arranged. But if you were in a pinch....Panama Dive Center at the street intersection are helpful people, and speak English....
11:37 PP SV avant The dive operation on the NE corner of Isla Tigre runs a diesel boat and generator for their compressor. They *might* be able to sell yo7 a few gallons if they can spare it, but I’m dubious it’s possible. The other boast in the Bahia are gas.
11:39 PP SV avant Dive operation is here.
https://goo.gl/maps/P1bc7gug1jqdnj3z9
11:41 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky Excuse me Kevin, but this is the 2nd time you’ve put your chopsticks in my business, Now back the F off unless you want a war on your hand!!! Stay out of my business and off my thread.
11:56 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram I think you’re referring to the fuel ship at Naranjo? Or something like that? It was not there when we stayed for the night.
12:01 PP SV avant There *used to be* a boat there that served the charter fishing fleet there, called the ‘cebaco bay’. It had gas, diesel and snacks. It has apparently been taken out of service now.
12:29 🦜🍹Matilda,Fiona&Matt @RED ROVER Kevin
LMAO
12:49 Moken M&M We have noticed this! Thanks for the heads up. No problems here in Paradise Village.
12:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky National Park Omar Torrijos, El Cope, Panama - gorgeous, pristine, with a perfect elevation and climate!
12:54 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky [Photo]
13:22 RED ROVER Kevin Many times you come across as a bully as well as not very gestalt... please review your past commentary for examples. I would hope this platform stays friendly for the members of the group. My comments spoke for many others. My comments are not meant to be attacking, but hope to bring some self awareness. Ha e a great day.
13:39 Ho’okipa-LuckyChucky In my experience, Dietmar and others in the Posse work hard and don’t deserve to be belittled.
13:57 Outventure juergen and Iris We're thinking about getting the predictwind upgrade for weather routing and cape index. wasn't there a deal for the Panama Posse boats and if so, how do i get it?
14:45 Captain Dietmar PLEASE ACCEPT
MY PERSONAL APOLOGIES FOR ALL THIS ANIMOSITY
TAKE THIS OFFLINE AND APOLOGIZE UPON REENTRY
14:46 Captain Dietmar email support @ predict wind .com
15:35 SV Chimera Easiest refuel is at Santa Catalina for limited amount of diesel. First restaurant on the right on the main road from the beach belongs to the man who arranges fuel for the pangas. If you ask he can arrange diesel for the next day if you bring your jerries the day before.
16:12 Rainbow’s End, Chris [null] Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.426357,-84.167362&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:17 Outventure juergen and Iris Thanks!
16:26 kudra-simon Does anyone have experience leaving their boat at any anchorage in Costa Rica for travel inland?
16:29 kudra-simon I will be arriving to Playa del Coco tomorrow evening and plan to self check in on Monday. After that I don’t have fixed plans other then my crew is leaving at some point in the next couple weeks and I would like to be able to leave kudra to visit friends in the mountains and I would rather not pay the high slip fees. If I could identify an anchorage that was suitable for leaving the boat I would plan to go there.
17:16 Captain Dietmar @INVICTUSjeff posse member has moorings in flamingo Beach an d boatminders
17:58 Captain Dietmar just witnessed a green flash
evidence pic to follow shortly
17:58 Captain Dietmar [null] Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.592986,-85.652690&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:42 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
18:47 Pelican - Anne H Awesome! I’ve never seen one.
20:06 NAVIGATOR - Dave They, green flashes, are real, wicked cool and worth looking for but you better wear sunglasses:)!
20:10 Dreamer @Captain Dietmar we saw green flash also, but he was a 35 beneteau and part of the Posse at shelter bay lol
20:16 kudra-simon [null] Nicaragua : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.199292,-86.926912&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
20:20 kudra-simon sea water is pumping and oil is topped off and the coolant reservoir appears to be topped up as well
20:20 kudra-simon yanmar 3GMF …
20:20 kudra-simon any ideas ?
20:20 kudra-simon making our way south into the heart of the papagayos - we found out yesterday when departing El Salvador that we couldn’t stop in Nicaragua because of a visa issue with one of the crew - now having engine overheating issues
20:23 PP SV avant Restrictions in raw water flow perhaps? How is the impeller? Exhaust injection elbow?
20:24 Dreamer @kudra-simon most likely water restriction somewhere. I assume this is a sea water cooled unit with no heat exchanger.
20:25 kudra-simon since the sea water exiting out the exhaust is normal I wouldn’t think there would be an issue with flow or impeller
20:25 kudra-simon it is fresh water cooled with a heat exchanger
20:27 PP SV avant Heat exchanger tubes clear?
20:27 Dreamer @kudra-simon oh check the water pump or impeller for your fresh water system, you have two, since sea water is flowing has to be the other, and the heat exchanger could also be clogged
20:32 PP SV avant It’s really hard to judge the flow in a diesel exhaust system. If it’s down 20%, or the tubes are blocked, you will get overheating. It has to flow like the Orinoco.
21:07 kudra-simon thank you! any idea what he charges?
21:11 BISOU Robin And Tad We’re about to invest in an Iridium GO! (Replacing our iridium phone which has served us well for 7 years of cruising the Med, across the Atlantic and the Caribbean to Panama). Now just mulling over plans. I’d love to hear from Posse members who have used their GO! Along the west coast of Central America from Panama to Mexico and vice versa and how much you used it. We spent 10 months in Panama in 2020 between Shelter Bay and Bocas and never used our data minutes once!
21:12 BISOU Robin And Tad Obviously we’ll get the unlimited plan when we cross to French Polynesia!
21:26 Dreamer [Photo]
21:26 Dreamer Flying flags lol
21:44 Captain Dietmar let us know

22:19 🦜🍹Kyrie As others have said, likely a restriction somewhere, or possibly a faulty thermostat. La Union in Fonseca might be a bail out point if it's not too far behind you.
22:37 kudra-simon we are passing puerto sandino
22:38 kudra-simon currently motor sailing - the engine can run up to 2200 without overheating
22:38 kudra-simon at 2400 it overheats or at least the alarm goes off. I don’t have a temp gauge
22:40 Dreamer @kudra-simon good luck, hope you can make it to your next port and do all the checks
22:43 kudra-simon thank you very much

Sat, 4/30/2022
03:41 PP SV avant 300844Z APR 22
NAVAREA IV 416/22(24).
CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 1130Z TO 1700Z DAILY
04 AND 05 MAY IN VICINITY 10-23.38N 075-32.92W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 051700Z MAY 22.
05:59 RED ROVER-Alison [Esclusas de Miraflores] Miraflores (Canal de Panamá) Panama City Panamá Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.997066,-79.591076&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:59 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
06:00 RED ROVER-Alison Bye Pacific!
06:03 Last Arrow Vincent Travel well
06:04 Last Arrow Vincent Travel well
06:29 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
06:30 RED ROVER Kevin Red Rover locking up...
06:30 Aegis, Mary/Ian Very cool, congrats!
06:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you everyone for responding to my fuel question. Much appreciated! 🙏
06:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
07:14 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Montijo District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.602644,-81.437301&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:28 kudra-simon Does anyone know a good marine diesel mechanic in the guanacaste - playa del coco area ?
07:30 🦜🍹Kyrie Colt on SV Mango may be able to help. He's currently docked in marina Papagayo for a little bit longer.
07:31 Mango Indeed I am a diesel mechanic and I would not mind taking a look. I'm currently at marina papagayo, and plan to leave here by Wednesday maby.
07:42 Moken M&M We used our iridiumGo from Bahamas to Panamá every day for weather, email and messages to family. We have the unlimited plan while on the water I figure it’s cheaper if you need it. And if you need it, you NEED it. We suspended it while off the boat during Covid
07:55 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I hummed and hawed about getting a GO! and finally decided that Elon wasn’t going to have StarLink ready for mobile yet and ponied up the cash for the GO! We have the expensive plan and have decided coming down the coast of North America that we don’t use it that much. Yes, coming down the coast of Baja we used it and in Central America we are using it due to poor or nonexistent cell signals. We used it this morning at Bahia Honda, Panama with good success to get today’s weather.

My experience with the GO! is like going back 25 years with dial up modems. Very very slow and often disconnects while trying to negotiate a connection. PredictWind support has been great though. Sometimes putting your phone in airplane mode and only turning on the WiFi works better.

We’ve also used the GO! text and email apps with good success to stay in contact when out of cell range. Again, a reliable connect can be somewhat of a problem, but patience is the word of the day when using the GO!

We are planning to change to the middle priced plan as it is probably a better value for the amount we use it. There is no PP discount for the GO! or the plans, only for the 2 higher end PredictWind app plans.

Hope this helps.
09:32 Moken M&M Saying farewell to Yo-D-Yo. Best neighbors ever!!
09:32 Moken M&M [Photo]
09:32 Moken M&M [Photo]
09:34 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍
11:08 RED ROVER-Alison Question - do people tip their advisor for the canal transit? Just trying to gain intel of what the custom is. Gracias.
11:15 Coddiwomple - Bram We tipped our line handler (we only had one) - a kid that did most of the work.
11:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce This was a great stop. It was like anchoring in a lake. No swells, no current, and not much wind. The lack of wind caused it to be a bit muggy at night. We stayed one night and anchored in about 30’ of water. It was so calm we almost didn’t need an anchor. As soon as we were anchoring Domingo and his grandson (?) came out to greet us. They were very nice and he made every attempt to keep the conversation simple so we could sort of understand. He offered fruit and eggs. We needed fruit but not eggs. We got bananas, papayas, a pineapple, and mangos. We asked what he needed and we gave him some AA batteries, half a dozen toothbrushes, olive oil, and half a dozen cookies. He asked for fishing line and hooks, but we didn’t have any. What a wonderful person. We thoroughly enjoyed our encounter with him.
11:17 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
11:27 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Looks and sounds amazing! Can we have the name? Is it on Good Nautical? Thank you!
11:28 Coddiwomple - Bram Bahia Honda? Your mention of Domingo gave it away 😁
11:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Bahia Honda, Domingo’s anchorage. We found it on the Navionics app. There are 3 anchorages in Bahia Honda and this one sounded the best and had the most reviews. It’s also the closest anchorage to the mouth of the bay. I put the same picture and review in the Navionics app for others to see.
11:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sorry, I forgot to put the location.
11:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haha. Good catch.
11:41 SV Blessed Life I forgot - how do I access my west marine deal, that I signed up for. ? Thx.
11:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I might also mention that the anchoring is in mud. Great holding, but it’s the thick, sticky, messy kind of mud. It took quite a while to wash it off the anchor.
12:17 YO-D-YO Mary We had a great time playing in Paradise with Moken! Fair winds!
12:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
12:30 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Finally a nice day sailing. That’s apparent wind and SOG. 5.6 knots in 9.4 knots of wind! Not bad for an overloaded old boat. 😁
12:30 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce smooth sailing
12:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, I thought so.
12:32 Samadhi Erick told us not to (shrug) not sure if people do, though.
12:34 RED ROVER-Alison Gracias!
12:34 Dreamer @RED ROVER-Alison we did not tip, but we did treat him too two wonderful meals, he was taking pictures and sharing with all his friends.
12:36 Dreamer @Samadhi correct, i think it set up bad precedent, we only tips the boat taxi driver as instructed
12:37 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Samadhi @Dreamer good point!
12:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I’m jealous. 😳
12:48 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce my wife can cook. We loaded the fridge with stuff we were going to cook. Let me see if i can find pics. We made different forms of tacos with all the fixings and rotisserie chicken, they loved it, the line handlers wouldn’t stop eating and we were clear of food at end of crossing lol
12:49 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @DreamCatcher Henri sounds delicious. I’m now hungry.
12:54 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We loved our line handlers and had them on board for two days (overnight in Lake Gatun) we tipped each one $25.00 bc they were exemplary (we had Junior, Guti, Kai and Mario)
12:56 RED ROVER-Alison Thank you! We have fed him awesome breakfast burritos, coffee, water, snacks, homemade lasagna and more snacks. And he is very happy! He has been enjoying the pilothouse and the flybridge. And he is super lovely.
12:57 RED ROVER-Alison Awesome! Seems like such a good group. We have our own line handlers but we have Memo the super advisor.
14:32 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:32 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:32 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:32 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:32 RED ROVER Kevin [Photo]
14:32 RED ROVER Kevin [null] 73CH+R2R, Colón, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.271928,-79.922758&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:34 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We tried to tip our advisor. He wouldn’t take it.
15:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Dreamer that was meant for dreamer, not dreamcatcher. Sorry about that.
15:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Another great small bay, Bahia Arenas, Panama. We’ll protected and very quiet. No one here except a Panga that came by with some people sightseeing, I guess. Several people on Navionics commented that this was a well protected anchorage. Anchored in 20’ at 7 19.214n 80 54.259w.
15:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
15:52 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *well protected
17:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler They are not allowed to take tips and can lose there jobs,so just say thanks and take care of them while on board. We had a great advisor on our night crossing
18:57 YO-D-YO Dave US Embassy Alert for PV MX. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/us-embassy-issues-security-alert-for-puerto-vallarta-guadalajara/
21:16 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn Passing along a good all-around contact in Acapulco. Ronaldo can drive you around, help coordinate and provide local info and contacts. 744-103-5243
21:24 BISOU Robin And Tad Thank you! Yes for passages it’s definitely needed! It’s more offshore/coastal I was wondering about.
21:29 BISOU Robin And Tad Thanks for this. Yes I hear you regarding speed and connectivity which we have experienced with the Iridium phone and modem set up previously. Like you, my husband was hopeful Starlink would be ready sooner rather than later! I assume you are on the top (unlimited) plan for travelling coastal Central America? We were thinking of getting the cheapest plan just to activate the SIM and pay per use of data/SMS/voice calls (which won’t be much until January 2023 when we transit the Canal to the Pacific). Once in the Pacific we’ll upgrade to the next level for our progress north to Mexico.

Sun, 5/1/2022
09:17 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
11:57 Moken M&M We tipped our advisors and the line handlers. They all did an exceptional job however.
12:15 REEF DANCER Jerry Our adviser made it clear accepting tips could be punishable by. Looking his or her job its in the document we got when they measured the boat
13:23 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Ashley! Thank you! I think we will go to Linton to check out on the way back from San Blas but will confirm for you! Thank you so much!
14:18 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yes, we were on the max plan, but just switched to the middle level, as we have found adequate cell reception for most downloads.
14:24 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE RED CUP DOCK PARTY AT MARINA PAPAGAYO TONIGHT 17:30
BRING YORU FAVORITE APPETIZERS AND DRINKS
B DOCK near SY NIRVANA
16:32 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce My hydraulic linear drive for my autopilot has stopped working. When I engage the pilot the pump motor whirs, but the ram doesn’t move. An error comes up on my display saying drive stop. I’ve emailed Raymarine tech support but thought I’d throw it out to the group for any suggestions.

I’ll be at Marina Vista Mar in hopefully two days. Is there anyone there that could be recommended for repair? Thanks!
16:33 PP SV avant Any leaked fluids around it? The reservoir is full?
16:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce No leaks. Reservoir is full. I’m thinking the pump is not spinning but the motor is. I’ll have to remove it when I get to Vista Mar and give it a thorough looking over. Right now I’m anchored at Punta Guanico. Doing Punta Mala tomorrow hopefully and will be at Vista Mar on Tuesday afternoon if Punta Mala is passable. All day trips so it won’t be too difficult to hand streer. If I can sail I’ve got the hydrovane to steer, but I’m not going to count on that.
16:40 PP SV avant Check wiring to bypass valve (actually, all steering). If it doesn’t engage nada steering.
16:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’ll if you mean the solenoid that is engaged when the ram is engaged, I believe it should be as the wheel locks up when I engage the pilot. The wheel just doesn’t move.
16:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
16:51 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Here’s a shot of Punta Guanico. It’s pretty calm here now, but when we came it the wind was blowing 20 knots and there was quite a swell. I was concerned this wouldn’t be such a nice place to overnight before heading out in the morning for Punta Mala. It was blowing 25-30 all of a sudden when we got close to Punta Morro de Puerto. Pretty stinky ride into Punta Guanico. There were a couple of following swells that broke and tried to broach us, but didn’t succeed. 😳
16:54 PP SV avant Protecsa is usually the go-to for autopilot hydraulics.

Protecsa 227-3533 6612-9366 info@protecsa.com.pa www.protecsa.com.pa
Sales and service for C-Plath, Decca, JRC, Leica, Newmar, Raymarine, Robertson, Sea, Seatel, Simrad, Sitex, Sperry, Sailor, Tokimec. Also does hydraulics. Rebuilds hydraulic pumps. Carries hydraulic fittings and oils. An authorized repair facility but there are often issues with quality of work and promptness in completion of work. Located on Via Simon Bolivar, less than a mile past Tuercos y Tornillos and Centro Marino on the right side of the road (Do not walk here!). Open Monday-Friday 8:00-16:30, Saturday 8:00-12:00
16:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks, Rob. Much appreciated. I’ll wasn’t until I’ve diagnosed the problem a bit further before calling in the pros. So they are close to Vista Mar? Take a taxi?
17:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @Rob Murray ah they are in Panama City (just looked them up).
19:17 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce if you have a hydrovane, get a tiller pilot to use in case of emergencies like this

Mon, 5/2/2022
04:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Very good point!
07:28 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/reoii3hi39xw9NRV9
07:30 KRISTINA MARIE - Kenneth Kristine & Matthew Kristina Marie
07:32 Tulum5- Michele/Chad [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642111,-85.653307&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.399875,-80.112556&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:40 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] NATANIA 2 ETAPA SAN ANDRES ISLAS, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.573833,-81.699438&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:41 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642110,-85.653306&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:42 Mango [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642110,-85.653306&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:16 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [Archipiélago de San Andrés] San Andrés Isla, San Andrés Isla Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.585158,-81.699493&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:18 Coddiwomple - Bram [Tijax] Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.663426,-89.002120&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler [null] Bocas del Toro Province, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.334497,-82.246487&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:20 walt knot right [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482219,-79.943709&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:20 walt knot right Still here
08:21 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce @,☠️Delta Swizzler @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt we should be there tomorrow afternoon.
08:25 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN ABOUT 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN
IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
08:36 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
08:38 Captain Dietmar boatyoga ?
08:38 walt knot right Is this your new auto pilot?

What time will you arrive?
08:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Since we lost our autopilot yesterday we are now operation on the “steer by foot” method. Approaching Punta Mala. Calm seas and 4.5 knots of wind. Averaging 5.2 knots at 1700 rpm. Not sure what it will be like when we get to Punta Mala though. I’ll let you all know during the Line call today.
08:39 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Possibly, yes.
08:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Yep and it works well.

We should be there late afternoon. We’ll be coming from Isla Iguana. About 50 nm.
08:44 Coddiwomple - Bram Punta Mala is no joke and earned it’s name. We encountered a trifecta of strong current, swell and wind against us. Rather than fighting it, we turned East and made a wide loop along Las Perlas.
08:45 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Understood. Good to know. Thanks. We’ll be there in 30 minutes. About 3 nm out.
08:47 Coddiwomple - Bram Wish you smooth seas and favorable winds! 💪
08:48 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Likewise to you as well.
08:53 Outventure juergen and Iris If you stay very close to shore after punta mala, you may catch a counter current taking you up.
09:00 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina [Photo]
09:01 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina If anyone is looking to take a Captain's license exam, we have a set of books from mariners learning available here at marina Papagayo. We can leave them here, or pass them on to someone if you are interested.
09:03 Karuna Doug & Anna [null] Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.688969,-96.172811&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:03 AEOLIAN  - Jared [null] Santa María Huatulco, Oax., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=15.765140,-96.099159&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We just passed Punta Mala. Calm seas. 4.5 knots of wind. We’ve slowed a bit as we pass the point to about 4.5 knots at 1700 rpm.
09:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [Photo]
09:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Punta Mala on a calm day.
09:08 Captain Dietmar [null] J8VW+2HP, Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642520,-85.653635&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 Captain Dietmar congratulations
09:08 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt [Marina Papagayo] Puerto Culebra Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.642110,-85.653306&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:08 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you. We were lucky today.
09:09 Sea Trial Dave [null] Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.426733,-84.168007&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:09 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We’re hoping for that. Thanks.
09:11 Epsilon-Bill [null] 6530 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.754011,-118.111552&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:13 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
09:16 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Hi All, we are looking for info on Columbia. Looking to go to Cartagena Columbia for Hurricane season, has anyone done this?
09:17 Medea-Darryl I did it last year and heading there again this year
Happy to have a chat
09:18 Rick [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.598595,-79.437134&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:20 Medea-Darryl I did it last year and heading there again this year
Happy to have a chat
09:28 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Did something happen to the Line call?
09:39 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] 8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.301086,-88.892195&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:39 Dreamer [null] Route sans nom, French Polynesia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=-16.066402,-145.617416&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:43 REEF DANCER Jerry Hi Jim. This is capt jerry on reef dancer we spent last huricane season in cartagena marina was nice a bit rolly food is nice old town a must see but the student unrest made me think of my college years,and the police were less than friendly we moved on to Santa marta north then stayed at iyg marina very nice great downtown and a dive park less than a mile from marina all in all a nicer place to stay only thing negative is if you need work done get it done in cartegena I have an excellent factory trained in many aspects tech. Hot. Can be windy but a good experience we left Oct 2021 for aruba
10:19 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Group call ended.
10:31 Dreamer [Video]
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10:32 Dreamer Whale sharks were at la perlas islands panama if anyone want to dive or snorkel with them
10:32 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
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10:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Can this be an overnight anchorage? Wind and swells are coming from the east.
10:35 RED ROVER-Alison On our way to the San Blas! Sorry we missed the call. Great transit of the canal on Saturday. We were center chamber with a sailboat tied to us on the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks and on the wall coming back down in the Gatun Locks which was absolutely fine as the downward motion has far less turbulence. It was a fantastic day and Eric Galvez was great!!
10:35 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
10:36 Dreamer @RED ROVER-Alison doesn’t that scare you, having a huge ship right behind you lol
10:37 RED ROVER-Alison When they changed mules and dropped their giant steel cables in the water right behind us that did get my attention!!
10:37 Dreamer I’m like, ok, you can stop coming closer now lmao
10:38 RED ROVER-Alison Exactly! So wild!
10:40 Last Arrow Vincent Group voice call started.
10:40 Stella Blue Testing
10:41 Dreamer @RED ROVER-Alison glad you’re through, enjoy the Atlantic, you’ll love San blas, hang out at shelter bay and get you’re fill and relax
10:41 Dreamer @Stella Blue got it
10:42 PP SV avant 5X5
10:42 Last Arrow Vincent Group call ended.
10:43 RED ROVER-Alison Shelter Bay is a great spot. Really enjoyed it and excited to see the San Blas!
10:45 Dreamer @RED ROVER-Alison make sure you have the blauhaus charts, we enjoyed holandes and green island when we were there, entrances well marked on charts and easy to navigate
10:46 RED ROVER-Alison Cool! We have it right here and so appreciate the recommendations!
10:46 Dreamer We visited to other islands but it was too risky for me to enter, didn’t want to risk it
10:47 Dreamer Tigo sim also worked at green island, which was a plus lol
10:58 SAN [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.557657,-85.700298&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:59 RED ROVER-Alison Nice!!!
11:04 Samadhi We are here now (but not staying for hurricane season). Excellent place to get work done. We're not fans of the med moor style tie-up at the marinas and the swell & wake is nearly constant from 7am-7pm from the boat traffi if you're at the 2 main marinas (club de pesca and club nautico) in front of town. We're away from it all at Manzanillo Marina. Definitely a working marina without amenities & requires a taxi or dinghy ride to do any errands.

You can anchor in front of town for free. Dinghy dock access at Club Nautico is 88,000cop/week. (approx $25). Includes potable water and a shady place to sit with WiFi and showers/bathrooms.
12:11 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Glad the transit went well. You look so tiny compared to the big tanker behind you.
12:20 nicole maison de sante FYI confirmed today that panama posse members get 15% off at San Diego Marine Exchange and Downwind Marine Sailing supply in San Diego. Whohooo!
12:21 walt knot right Yes, they are awesome in San Diego
12:22 Last Arrow Vincent Well done thank you
12:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Good to know. Thanks.
12:40 Captain Dietmar we did spend the night there in calm conditions
12:47 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce It’s quite calm here now. Lots of people on the beach. My concern at the moment is that we haven’t been able to get the anchor to hold. It’s a Spade anchored that has never fails to grab quickly in every condition. Here it’s acting weird. It seems like it is dragging across rocks as I hold onto the chain. Then it stops and pulls slightly right, but never seems to completely grab, yet no vibration on the chain. Never had this experience before. What was you experience at getting your anchor to hold here?
13:08 kudra-simon can anyone recommend a particular location in Playa de Coco to leave dinghy while checking in?
13:08 kudra-simon [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.556918,-85.699266&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:24 kudra-simon i’ll be checking in myself from here tomorrow
13:30 Captain Dietmar it's sand ontop of compressesd coral
we used a delta last time and was ok with light winds
13:37 Sea Trial Dave There seem to be a number of marinas in Gulfito. We may be there for a week while a mechanic comes down to do a repair. Any suggestions on a favored marina?
13:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce 👍🙏
13:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We stayed at Banana Bay. It was fine and has the Posse discount. Real nice and helpful people. Gabriella is the goth person there.
15:13 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee We had a new transmission installed at Fish Hook. Gabriela set it up for us.
16:52 Sea Trial Dave Waiting on an exhaust manifold gasket. Hope it arrives in Quepos this week. If not we head to Gulfito and install there.
16:54 kudra-simon where are you now?
16:57 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce *go to
20:17 🦜🍹Kyrie We left our dink in the center of the beach, just to the right of the reef that bears at low tide. Dragged it way up and had no issues, but we did take the drain plug and emergency shutdown strap with us. This location puts you right next to the port captains office. FYI she is open 7-3, and I believe immigration where you actually need to start opens at 8. Immigration is on the same street as the port captain, about 4ish blocks up the streets. The building is set back from the street behind a chain link fence.
22:50 Dreamer [Video]

Tue, 5/3/2022
06:04 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.484711,-79.942676&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:15 SV Blessed Life @Dreamer fantastic!
06:29 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We have arrived at Vista Mar. Getting fuel now and will check in a get a slip afterwards. We had a good 4 hr sail last night from Isla Iguana. That was a quiet 1/3 of the passage. With the couple of sails during this passage from Golfito to Vista Mar and the lower RPMs we were able to make it all the way in 47 gal of fuel with about 4” in the tank to spare. Whew. One worry over.

Now to dive into the autopilot to see if I can figure out what failed. The reading and Raymarine tech support gave me some ideas on how to troubleshoot the issue. Based on a couple of electrical tests I did at Isla Iguana I was able to determine that the course computer was not the issue. I now believing it to be the clutch not engaging. It has power at the course computer, so I need to check at the clutch for power and a good connection. If those are good it will probably be that the clutch needs to be replaced. I’ve asked Raymarine if those are available as replacement parts. Finger’s crossed.
06:31 Katmandu - Terry Congratulations on the flint stone auto pilot passage(!)
06:31 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Haha. Thanks!
06:37 walt knot right Bruce check into the vhf net on 74 at 8:30.
06:40 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Roger that. Thanks!
06:41 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce if you can’t get it fixed, a ray marine 1000 or 2000 tiller mounted to your tiller on the hydrovane will get you to Panamá, let me know if you want a pic of my setup, used it for 6k miles so far, don’t even use my main
06:42 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sounds enticing. Thanks. Yes, please send pictures.
06:44 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Good luck!
06:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Sounds enticing. Thanks. Yes, please send pictures.
06:46 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Roger that. Thanks!
07:22 Sea Trial Dave @kudra-simon Quepos.
08:05 kudra-simon at the marina?
08:07 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce I missed the net this morning as I was checking in. Tomorrow for sure.
08:36 kudra-simon Hey all

My mercury (6hp) mounting bracket tensioning screws both popped threads this morning…And the fuel line connector (two prong) at the tank has a blown o ring and is sucking air… Does anyone :
a) have any suggestions for emergency repair / solution for mounting the outboard with the two tensioner screws stripped
b) know of where to source tap/drill gear in the playa del coco area
c) know of anywhere in the playa del coco area to get fuel connector parts
d) know of where I can source replacement paddles for dinghy in playa del coco area (lost one awhile back)

i’m about to begin the check in process and of course will be doi by my own research and inquiries into solving these issues but if anyone has knowledge or experience it is greatly appreciated.
08:46 PP SV avant There’s a pretty good chandlers there. Distribuidora el Jobo
+506 2670 0515
https://goo.gl/maps/CTV7MQVmUCe219f3A

And a couple of other places that do outboards on the main drag.

Ask around for a mechanic to retap or heicoil the threads for you.
10:58 NAVIGATOR - Dave [null] Barnstable County, MA, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=41.590748,-70.341938&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
10:59 Dreamer [Photo]
10:59 NAVIGATOR - Dave [Photo]
11:01 Dreamer @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce this how mine is mounted, the tiller for the hydrovane already has a slot for the tiller pin, so it’s plug and play. In fact i has two tillers on board one as a backup, best $500 i ever spent and work great in light winds or motoring
11:35 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thank you. I’ll check into it.
15:06 kudra-simon successfully checked into costa rica from playa del coco
15:07 kudra-simon nothing new to report - my experience was very similar to the report given by Kyrie/mango
22:36 Katmandu - Terry Me and Poncho planning our next move.
22:36 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]
22:39 Katmandu - Terry [Photo]

Wed, 5/4/2022
07:37 SAN we checked in together with Simon. Last year we had some problems because our boat is leased, but this time it was easy. Just takes a lot of waiting time.
10:34 kudra-simon Hello Sailors
I just learned that Marina Pez. Vela un Costa Rica requieres liability Insurance even to get fuel. Is anyone aware of a work a round? Or, can anyone recommend an insurance company in Costa Rica that I can easily get coverage through? In México i was able to purchase liability insurance online instantly with no hassle. (Chubbs) does something like This exist in Costa Rica??
13:12 WildhoodDirk They will also ask for your insurance if you only dinghy into the fuel dock there....Although maybe not totally on the up and up, you can buy "bootleg" fuel from the local fisherman there. Fuel is subsidized for them so they are all too happy to sell you some diesel for cash.
13:13 WildhoodDirk Sorry, last comment onvimeant for @kudra-simon
13:14 WildhoodDirk Obviously
14:24 walt knot right [Photo]
14:27 walt knot right If you are in vistamar for the end of season party party and you need laundry done laundry Dunn, this is the gentleman that you should contact.. He speaks French English and Spanish, comma he does charge around $4.50 for pick up As well as 450 For delivery Plus tax. But if there are 2 cruisers That won't pick up and delivery on the same days then then he is only going to charge the one fee of 450.. Washed dried and folded
14:27 walt knot right Never dictate punctuation marks
14:28 walt knot right Want not won't
14:28 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce That’s probably less than doing your own laundry at the marina.
14:30 walt knot right Especially since the machines don't always spin and dryers aren't hot enough
14:32 brian And Jean-Paul is a great guy on top of it all.
14:37 Alamos And will probably be the bass player in our band. At least we will look good😁👍
14:52 S/V Satori - Benj. Any recommended anchorage near Uvita?
14:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Can he be contacted via WhatsApp?
14:55 walt knot right Yes +507 country code.
14:56 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce And the number on the flyer you sent?
14:57 brian +507 6671-1946
14:57 brian Tell him Brian Clark on Pawsitive Latitude says hello
15:00 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Thanks and will do.
15:10 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce He said best wishes.
15:10 walt knot right Coordinate with another to cut pickup and delivery to 25%
15:11 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley [null] P.º A. Lopez Mateos, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=26.012667,-111.336382&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
15:12 ORION Patrick Lisa Shirley Heading North from Loreto, for haul out in a couple of weeks at Puerto Penasco.
15:59 Captain Dietmar Terry can we get some context ?
17:47 kudra-simon Any of those who have insurance care to share who they have coverage through? I am trying to find a company to provide me with liability insurance that will apply in Costa Rica
19:54 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We have Jackline by Markel. We had no problems getting an also insured for Pez Vela.
20:48 Captain Dietmar we got covered in costa rica third party liability please email me directly.. took a lot of time and back and forth 550 usd x quarter
20:52 Katmandu - Terry Santa Catarina Lake Atitlan Guatemala. Crew mate Transformation to typical local stand out(!)

Thu, 5/5/2022
08:12 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Who have you used?
08:40 Samadhi Samadhi got "cruising" liability this spring. It covered from Pacific Mexico, canal, central America, Caribbean, Bahamas, etc. It was a PIA, as Dietmar said. They wanted a response to Every. Little. Thing. In the survey. Navigation limits just like hill coverage.
Also on par with cost he posted. About $2100/year. The policy is written out of London but we used a broker in San Diego. We were told this is the only company writing cruising liability at the moment. Most others have gone to full coverage.
09:43 Epsilon-Bill Contact info that is 😉
09:43 Epsilon-Bill Name of your broker in San Diego, if you don’t mind? Very Interested!
09:44 Epsilon-Bill We are “Epsilon” in Long Beach, heading south in September
12:16 kudra-simon Is anyone aware of whether any of the golfito marinas do or do not require insurance?
12:16 kudra-simon Not seeing it published
12:34 walt knot right Oh darn, my batteries are starting to fail. I guess it's time for lithium. Any ideas as to getting them into Panama cheaply?
13:05 Samadhi Oversea Yacht Insurance
619-222-1111
Jamie was our contact within the San Diego office
13:42 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Check out RJEnergy directly out of China, cut out the middle man. I used them for mine and two other boats, two years ago. Last year SingleD also used them. Very happy with the 1500ah we installed. Karl Wu is very good about responding to request. Tell him I said hi. Ask for the DeltaSwizzler discount..lol
13:44 walt knot right Thanks
14:17 REEF DANCER Jerry As a rule all marinas ask for insurance after all most boat accidents happen. In the docking stage
14:19 REEF DANCER Jerry We have novimar also out of San Diego and other places they have served us well. They are not much for basic coverage
14:23 BEATA Billy & Ruth [null] Butner Street 30, Fort Sherman, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.367535,-79.950769&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:43 Captain Dietmar if you find out the answer to marinas requirements of insurance (enforced or otherwise) please publish your findings.
FYI
the new marina in Golfito is having a kick off event in May
17:07 brian Pez Vela is Quepos asked for a copy showing liability minimum 500k.

Nice marina but very few sailboats. Mostly high end sports fishing boats
18:07 Outventure juergen and Iris Sorry, but may i ask where those pictures are taken?
18:09 Outventure juergen and Iris I have an insurance agent in panama that goes the extra mile.
priscilla mcleod, speaks english and works with different insurances.
+507 6612 4699
18:10 Outventure juergen and Iris Whats the name of this new marina? Any contact?
18:12 Captain Dietmar it's not exactly new
but has switched ownership 3 tines in 5 years pindrop to follow location
18:12 Epsilon-Bill Thank you Samadhi for the contact 😉👍
18:13 Outventure juergen and Iris 👍
18:13 Captain Dietmar [null] JRPJ+GJ, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.636220,-83.168840&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
18:14 Captain Dietmar will forward party invite in the fleet update on Sunday
18:33 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
18:33 Captain Dietmar smorice@marinabahiagolfito.com

18:33 Captain Dietmar [Photo]
19:40 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Walt. Myself and Jurgen both had Made in the USA lithium brands brought into Panama. Message us both directly for details and I’m sure we’ll give you dollars and sense.
19:42 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Not sure about Costa Rica, but in Mexico every Marina has asked for liability insurance. We purchased Mexpro online for a couple of them while we worked out long term full hull insurance through Novamar. Decent rates.
19:45 kudra-simon Yes I misspoke - Mexico has its own thing going where its very easy to get liability to meet rhe requirements of the marina. I wasn’t asked in El SalvAdor at Bahia del Sol. I am sending messages all around to resolve this. I appreciate everyone’s help.

Fri, 5/6/2022
06:23 SV Blessed Life @Josh-Iron Calculus I’m also curious about your lithium batteries: Brand, age, performance, why did you decide to go lithium, weight, cost, etc…
06:24 SV Blessed Life @🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt have you researched the brand of lithium? Can you send me intel?
06:53 walt knot right No, not yet. I'm not going to pull the trigger yet. I'm heading back to the states in a week with no scheduled date for return.
07:06 Outventure juergen and Iris Yes, as Josh said, i got Lithiums to Panama. Ordered with Dakota Lithium directly. Shipped to freight forwarder in Miami. Did it with Felipe Serrano, he has a flat fee for Ocean of 250$ and makes sure you dont pay import taxes (got mainsail, watermaker, batteries and other stuff through him). I shared with another cruiser who bought the same batteries, so shipping was 125 bucks for 8 batteries, which is a steal.
Felipe: +507 6542 4400
07:49 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I bought Battleborn LiFePo batteries. My house bank was finished and I wanted more capacity without adding more batteries. Lithium can discharge safely to 95% and maintain voltage right to the end. Weight of course is a major improvement with lithium. We also wanted to switch from propane to electricity for cooking. So we needed lithium.
10:20 SV Blessed Life @Josh-Iron Calculus thx!
10:21 SV Blessed Life @Josh-Iron Calculus how long have you had them ? Are they performing as expected?
10:54 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I’ve had them onboard for almost a full year now and love them. And the support from Battleborn themselves has been awesome.
11:50 SV Blessed Life @Josh-Iron Calculus 👍🏻👍🏻
18:52 kudra-simon Hello all. Thanks to @Mango I think we’ve figured out the overheating issue on kurda … and i need parts. Does anyone have experience getting yanmar parts in Costa Rica, or shipping here?
18:57 Captain Dietmar you can get parts but they order them and will be 2x and take ~ 2 weeks
if in a rush you can fly to Miami
or take a bus to panama

Sat, 5/7/2022
07:11 EXIT Kris & Steve We have recently left our boat at anchor (4 days) in Bahia Ballena, just off Tambor. If you would like more info pm me.
07:29 Last Arrow Vincent [Golfito Marina Village & Resort] Golfito Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.637670,-83.169167&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:34 Last Arrow Vincent We did a car ride from Quepos to Golfito (3hrs) Staying at Marina Bahía Golfito Hotel, very modern new with a restaurant on the water with awesome view, a surprisingly great menu and chef.
09:07 RED ROVER-Alison [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.583593,-78.673464&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
09:40 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
09:42 Katmandu - Terry Love the Blue waters (waterslide)
09:42 RED ROVER-Alison Us too. So gorgeous here. I could stay forever.
10:01 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Reminds me of the BVI’s. Looking forward to being on that side. Hopefully sometime in June.
10:53 REEF DANCER Jerry I ordered parts from imtra they are in Massachusetts I recieved in a couple weeks as dietmar says in a rush go to Miami what kinda part do you need thermostat? Many Myanmar parts can be cross referenced and are parts from other engines like the starter may come off kabota tractor. If so an auto parts store may get you what you need just a thought
13:36 Sea Trial Dave Anchorage between Golfito, Costa Rica and Boca Chica, Panama-Heading from Golfito to Boca Chica to check in to Panama and decided to drop the hook for the afternoon. Punta Balsa is a couple of miles around Punta Burica. Basically a roadstead with no real protection from the swell but in our case it’s very calm. Bottom depth is constantly changing. We found a decent spot to drop the hook at 8.05.706N x 82.51.258 W just south of what appears to be a small fish farming operation in about 45’ of water.
13:37 Sea Trial Dave [null] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.094323,-82.853884&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:37 Sea Trial Dave [Photo]
13:44 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Nice shot. All repairs done? On your way to Boca Chica?
16:29 Stella Blue Battleborn lithium batteries. Very happy
16:42 walt knot right Awesome thanks
17:19 SV Blessed Life @Stella Blue sounds like this is the company to go with.
17:23 brian Quepos Pez Vela - 123 gallons at $7.38 usd/gallon. An to add insult to injury they change $40 “fuel dock access fee”

Great marina but fuel is a bit step.

17:35 Mango Wow good to know thanks
17:39 brian Sorry make that 6.38/gallon. I have fat fingers
17:47 walt knot right But you are on a diet. I can tell from the pictures

Sun, 5/8/2022
05:48 ALKA - Julius [null] Ecuador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=-0.896270,-89.613444&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
05:48 ALKA - Julius https://alka.link/oversleep-the-ecuator-crossing/
05:49 ALKA - Julius Farewell Panama Posse for now ;)
06:30 Sea Trial Dave @🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce No. we couldn’t get the parts in Costa Rica. Exhaust manifold leak is minor so we are able to run the main engine without issue. Keeping an eye on it and will have work done over summer in Panamá. All well otherwise. You?
06:34 Sea Trial Dave @PawsitiveLatitudeBC Golfito, CR fuel at Banana Bay is 907 Colones or about $5.25 gal. and I believe no additional fee. Call Gabby there to confirm.
06:38 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Doing well in Vista Mar. We’re prepping to go back to San Diego for two weeks next Sunday. Then back for the party and the canal after that.

What are your plans?
06:41 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Hmmm…we paid $5.56 back on April 21st. We paid $4.74 on May 3rd at Vista Mar.
06:59 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee Fuel in San Andres Colombia is $2.75 gallon! Jerry can access only but well worth it! 😊
07:08 Sea Trial Dave That’s 907 Colones per
Ltr x 3.75
07:09 Sea Trial Dave @S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed My Nordy holds 2300 gal! Perhaps we could start a bucket line! At 2.75 gal it’s almost with it.
07:58 Captain Dietmar REMINDER WEEKLY PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL TOMORROW AT 15.30 UTC FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC AND AT 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC
08:39 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee 😂 sometimes being on a Baba 35 has its advantages
12:19 Sea Trial Dave
@🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce We should be in Panamá City (Flamingos) by 5/20 where boat will spend summer. Hope to make the party on the 4th!
12:22 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce Roger that. See you at the party.
17:17 Captain Dietmar 1730 dock party b dock marina papagayo
17:18 walt knot right I'll be right there

Mon, 5/9/2022
05:23 Captain Dietmar [null] Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=10.640968,-85.653728&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh [Location]
06:15 🥥🦜No Regrets Bruce [null] Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.482156,-79.943505&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
06:34 RED ROVER-Alison [Coco Bandero] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.510073,-78.613602&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:15 SONHO - Edmund & Laura Lee [San Andres Port Society] Avenida Newball Puerto Marítimo San Andrés, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.574100,-81.703568&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
07:46 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly [null] Vía sin nombre, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=12.573774,-81.699213&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:02 Outventure juergen and Iris [Isla Iguana] Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=7.627822,-79.999449&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:02 Outventure juergen and Iris [Photo]
08:07 kudra-simon Can anyone recommend a Yanmar parts dealer in Miami
08:13 Sea Trial Toni [null] Sendero Boca Brava, Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.217089,-82.224773&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:25 Outventure juergen and Iris Send an email to Trish from Forst Mate Yacht Services. Excellent and very fast service: firstmate235@gmail.com
http://firstmateys.com/
08:35 SVBoundless [null] Saboga, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.623919,-79.091532&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:41 Aegis, Mary/Ian [null] 8424+4WG, El Zapote, El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=13.300502,-88.892553&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:43 Sea Trial Dave [null] Manzana 041202 1-36, Boca Chica, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.219095,-82.224290&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:46 Green Flash [null] Terminal 1, 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=33.948144,-118.401152&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
08:48 Sea Trial Dave @Captain Dietmar don’t see an invite to join todays call??
08:59 CODA Group voice call started.
08:59 CODA Group call ended.
09:00 Captain Dietmar PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN
IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC
09:16 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:24 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
10:28 DancingontheEdge Mel Group voice call started.
11:06 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Diesel went up to $5.73 a gallon today at Bocas Marina. In Bocas del Toro, Panama
11:06 TOKETEE Dar Diane Kimberly Nice
11:20 RED ROVER-Alison [Photo]
11:20 RED ROVER-Alison Coco Bandero Cay
11:24 Captain Dietmar please rsvp if you plan to attend in person https://panamaposse.com/rsvp-vista-mar-party
11:34 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Group call ended.
12:14 🦜Ramble On Rose-Roz [Marina De Chiapas] Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=14.698827,-92.393058&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
12:52 CuranderaDarryn [null] Manzana 080814 156468, Panamá, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=8.912417,-79.521411&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
13:50 🦜🍹Kyrie [null] Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=9.721595,-85.009007&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
14:25 AlohaToa-Tim [Marina Cortez] Márquez de León 2415 (esq. Topete) 23060 La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=24.155902,-110.324385&spn=0.029488,0.083942&z=14
16:27 SVBoundless [Photo]
17:13 ALMAZUL See my real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hGuv6eqEV2MamrrY7
17:15 ALMAZUL Sorry was trying to share location- not quite the way I meant!
We are in Las Perlas, might see you around @svboundless 👍

Tue, 5/10/2022
11:27 S/V Satori - Benj. Question - I just called La Playita marina and got a quote of $1800 a month for a summer layover. Are all the marinas in Panama this expensive? For me it’s probably cost prohibitive to move on to Panama if that’s the case.
11:59 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. No, la play it’s is expensive, pacific side is very expensive compared to Atlantic. Mists Mar is reasonable on the pacific, but Shelter Bay is very reasonable on the Atlantic side, we stored our boat there 8 months, long term storage over 6 months was only about $400 a month paid in advance. Oh I’m in a 40ft sailboat.
11:59 Dreamer Vista Mar
12:03 Dreamer @SVBoundless that last island, San Jose? Is where we dove with 4 whale sharks, look for them, not hard to find
13:48 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I hear Lynton Marina can be reasonable for long term.
13:52 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Hello all Posse Members in Mexico!! Are there any tween/teen/young adult boats doing the summer in the Sea of Cortez? Iron Calculus will be up there and we have a 16 year old girl and an 18 year old boy who would love some company.
13:56 Outventure juergen and Iris The marinas in the city are crazy expensive.
Try vista mar or buenaventura on the pacific side.
13:59 PP SV avant If you want cheap in panama, mooring or anchoring in boca chica might work.
14:07 Outventure juergen and Iris It’s not me asking, we are in buenaventura if we’re in a marina in panama.
But we have already anchored in boca choca for a while. It is ok, but has it’s downsides as well (frequent severe storms). In the moorings, a boat was severely hit last year. The anchorage is a bit better protected, but a lot of current, changing obviously woth the tides so your boat will swing 180degrees 4 times a day.
17:07 CuranderaDarryn Wondering if anyone is stopping in Chiapas and headed to Shelter Bay in Panama in the next 5 months. Have a very small package.
17:36 RED ROVER-Alison Hey Ashley, we will be in Linton Bay tomorrow. I can grab your battery no proble.problem. will the office have it?
18:08 ALMAZUL Hello Posse, I am slowly finding my way around goodnautical - but wanted to ask you as well. Any recommendations for haul out and storage in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador? Looking at about. 6 months.
TIA 😊
18:45 PP SV avant What type of boat?
19:21 ALMAZUL Hi Rob, a 47’ monohull
19:29 PP SV avant There are a couple of yards in Costa Rica that could do that, but tend to be expensive. I don’t know one in El Salvador (but you could do a marina or a mooring there), and I don’t know a yard in Nicaragua that could swing it (but you could do a marina there) Honduras, no go.

If it’s not too far, Chiapas (Mexico) is a good spot with great pricing.
19:38 ALMAZUL Thanks! 🙂

Wed, 5/11/2022

2022.05.30 Monday
17:11 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram
Vía sin nombre, Lívingston, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.82709042097678,-88.75341352075338
17:22 Last Arrow Vincent Hurricane Touch land in Huatulco
https://fb.watch/dl2vGycZ6j/
19:40 🦜🍹Kyrie
Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.543993,-83.297453
20:53 Captain Dietmar Captain Dietmar invited SudIns - Matt to the group. Wait for them to join before chatting.
20:54 SudIns - Matt SudIns - Matt joined the group.
2022.05.31 Tuesday
06:42 REEF DANCER Jerry Benures Bay
British Virgin Islands : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.321736,-64.606179
14:01 Sea Trial Dave Photos
14:02 Sea Trial Dave Flamingo (flamingo) Marina Panamá City.
14:46 RED ROVER Kevin Flamenco? Looks good.
14:50 ULTIMATE ULTIMATE left the group.
15:26 Maison De Sante @Sea Trial Dave we just walked by your boat/the marina about 1.5hr ago. Did you splash or just getting hauled out?
16:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Found a little gem of a spot in La Paz for marine fabrics, shades, and some stainless hardware. Super helpful folks.
16:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
16:23 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
16:24 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh The also take orders to build custom shades for those who would rather not DIY
20:17 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Very cool thanks
2022.06.01 Wednesday
02:50 Remedy-Karl Nice! Where is that? We just got in to La Paz.
05:22 Captain Dietmar
05:23 Captain Dietmar Photos
07:10 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Here’s their website. The have the directions link there. maclonasymallas.com
09:32 Captain Dietmar quick ALERT about those leaving Panamá I got held up at border for 2 1/2 hours as they never saw me exiting in 2019 had to provide picture of e it swamped from expired passport which I did not have on me.
Immigration at fuerte amador Panamá once again mess'ed up
but made it across nevertheless
officer did acknowledge that this happens often.. sigh
09:54 Captain Dietmar Photos
09:54 Captain Dietmar stamp
10:02 Rob Murray So happy you got in. It’s not like any of us were going to post your bail! ;)
10:07 Alamos 😂😂👍
10:14 Maison De Sante Glad you made it dietmar! Also, for anyone flying internationally where the airport has flights to China, be aware that the flight attendants on Air China wear head to toe hazmat suits. We were a bit freaked out seeing a large team of them stroll through LAX but it’s their standard precautions for staff.
11:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole My beach walk this morning in Costa del Sol, El Salvador
11:05 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:06 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole I still shared a coconut with my lifeguard buddy who helps me clean the beach daily.
12:09 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Is there a water taxi to get from the marina to the mornings at Bahia Del Sol ?
12:12 Rob Murray No dedicated water taxi in the Bahia. But you can usually set something up with bill & jean, or one of the folks on the island. Or just wave someone down. ;)
12:14 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
12:14 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole You can contact Jose:
12:38 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:39 Samadhi Samadhi didn't check in Monday, as we were transiting from Colombia towards Rio Dulce. We'll find out tomorrow if our heavy & deep draft can make it in...
13:40 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
13:40 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole At the airport in El Salvador heading to Panama for the epic Posse Party!! See you all soon!🥳
13:41 Aegis, Mary/Ian Have a great time!
14:08 Captain Dietmar
Pan-American Hwy, El Rincón, Veraguas, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.222652,-81.397942
15:09 Captain Dietmar Photos
15:10 Captain Dietmar the Atlantic/ CARIBBEAN hurricane season is about to begin too
nhc.noaa.gov
15:18 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Thanks for the water taxi info. We spent some tine with Bill and Jean this afternoon. Great folks
2022.06.02 Thursday
07:35 Sea Trial Dave @Maison De Sante Haul out for a minor repair and installing some new underwater lights. Out for a couple weeks while I head home.
10:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
10:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Bird’s eye view of the Panama Canal line up!
15:31 Maison De Sante Hey Posse! We have an extra room in a wonderful house literally next to Vista Mar Marina for the season end party on Friday and Saturday night. Please reach out to me if you would like to join us for one or both nights. 😊

https://abnb.me/OvTgfHK38ob

18:59 S/V Satori - Benj. @Maison De Sante looks posh! Stop by Satori anytime! Raicilla being served here.
20:08 Maison De Sante @S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks for the invite. See you at the fiesta
20:18 Katmandu-Terry Still available?
20:19 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’d love to have you as roommates!!!!
22:07 Captain Dietmar Photos
22:07 Captain Dietmar SYSTEM ONE IS FORMING % chance
@Rosie2 @SolmateAdam @SolmateJen @🦜🍹 Taku @SERENITY_Vanessa&Ed @RED ROVER Kevin @RED ROVER-Alison @newtons_at_sea are in the path currently

22:12 Captain Dietmar CHECK OUT THE PANAMA POSSE AWARD FINALISTS
RESULTS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PANAMA POSSE SEASON FINALE AT VISTA MAR MARINA PANAMA Vista Mar Marina
https://panamaposse.com/award-finalists-2021-2022
22:13 Captain Dietmar Photos
2022.06.03 Friday
04:32 RED ROVER Kevin Free boat wash!
11:22 Captain Dietmar copy that
2022.06.04 Saturday
15:00 Captain Dietmar REMINDER REMOTE ZOOM END OF SEASON PARTY STARTS IN ONE HOUR
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84022489584?pwd=SmxSS1EwQ3l3cFV6SkVVOG82WTU4QT09

Meeting ID: 840 2248 9584

Passcode: 785403
18:46 Captain Dietmar well announce the award winners in 15 minutes
19:01 🦜Maison de Sante www.panamaposse.com/winners
19:01 🦜Maison de Sante One sec. That seems to not be working.
19:02 🦜Maison de Sante panamaposse.com/winners
19:54 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Have a great party everyone.
19:57 Rick Have a great year. Dad’s Dreams is for sale in Linton Bay Marina, Panama.
20:05 No Regrets Lynette Have a great summer see you next fall
2022.06.05 Sunday
07:18 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)
Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622924116199764,-83.15242170879328
07:53 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Delta Swizzler finally getting underway. Heading to Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Chargres River, Portobello then San Blas.
08:03 Captain Dietmar congratulations
08:54 Captain Dietmar REMINDER LAST PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL OF THE SEASON TOMORROW 15:30 UTC FOR THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN AND 16:00 UTC FOR THE PACIFIC

HURRICANE SEASON HAS STARTED
13:08 Dreamer Congratulations to all the winners 👍
2022.06.06 Monday
06:02 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Gate E11
Concourse E (at ATL Airport) Atlanta, GA 30337 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.63982982225104,-84.42575335012899
06:03 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Finally on our way back to Marina Vista Mar.
07:04 RED ROVER-Alison North Palm Beach Marina
North Palm Beach, FL 33408 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=26.826386,-80.058013
07:09 Captain Dietmar
Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.4827,-79.944231
07:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole La India Dormida
Valle de Antón Antón Coclé Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.612446209185284,-80.14530883482541
07:23 Alamos
Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.482829902708078,-79.94320568326933
07:24 SWINGIN' ON A STAR Shelter Bay Marina
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.368383,-79.951435
07:55 Samadhi
M244+XMR, Río Dulce, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.658308,-88.993297
07:55 Samadhi Samadhi made it into the Rio Dulce. Towed & tipped to 40* heel at the shallowest. Hopefully hauling out today or tomorrow.
08:05 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh
Bahía Pichilingue Fracc, Lomas de Palmira, 23010 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.18233618773302,-110.3028473460305
08:30 Captain Dietmar REMINDER
PANAMA POSSE LINE CALL STARTS IN 60 MINUTES FOR THE ATLANTC AND CARIBBEAN AND IN 90 MINUTES FOR THE PACIFIC - THIS IS THE LAST LIVE CALL THIS SEASON

09:08 🥥AngeliqueofVancouve
C Dock, Nanaimo, BC, Canada : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=49.18379344737324,-123.9451531693339
09:15 Captain Dietmar Group voice call started.
10:10 ☸️SV Enjoy-Don/Nina Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
1 Harborside Dr (at I-90) Boston, MA 02128 United States : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=42.365139,-71.018886
10:16 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn
Vía sin nombre, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.42700617481892,-84.16807218462613
10:16 SWINGIN' ON A STAR Is there a Posse agent for Grand Cayman? We plan to anchor in Hog Sty Bay off of George Town for a day of two in about a week.
10:16 BAJA FOG Group call ended.
10:17 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram
Vía sin nombre, Guatemala : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=15.66288179253655,-89.0020066873068
10:19 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Has anyone e had any paint work done in Panama?
10:29 Bob Ritner
1 Sierra Park Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.645994,-118.964504
11:05 YO-D-YO Mary Marina de La Paz
Topete s/n (e/ Calz. M. Abasolo) 23000 La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.154633,-110.325432
11:47 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
11:49 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole So sorry we missed the last call! We had the opportunity to climb the mountain in Valle de Anton between rainstorms. We highly recommend La India Dormida to hike and stay at the Airbnb around the corner!
11:50 🦜Knot Right/Jeariene Enjoy being back on the boat again! Wave to Knot Right!
11:52 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Dietmar - or anyone else. Can I have the contact info for the Panama agent and he is still doing this for us, correct?
12:39 Captain Dietmar yes Erick
panamaposse.com/panama-canal
13:26 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Sorry we missed the call. 😔 we were snorkeling at Isla Escudo de Verguas. On our way to San Blas. Vía Chargres River.
13:27 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Bocas del Toro District, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.096496910800248,-81.56063586473465
13:38 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hope the party was great, we have a four boat caravan heading from Bocas de Toro to San Blas, so we missed the party. Sure we will make up for it tomorrow. Saw the list of winners, but no idea who won what ? Typical boating crowd..Party On !
13:39 ,☠️Delta Swizzler F I

If we won any rum give it to Dayton, I’ll see him in a few months when we cross back over.
17:07 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Thank you!
20:57 Captain Dietmar rum handoffs did not work :-)
but happy to work out a plan
2022.06.07 Tuesday
10:12 Alamos Anyone have the number or email to the life raft distributor in colon? Viking I think???
TIA
12:38 Dreamer @Alamos i had one for Panama City, and they will deliver to colon shelter bay, they are within walking distance from laplayita marina. Let me know if you want it
12:48 Moken M&M Bahia Tortugas
Bahia Tortugas Bahía Tortugas, Baja California Sur Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=27.69328135212247,-114.8955143217355
12:48 Moken M&M Heading to Ensenada tomorrow then San Diego weather permitting.
13:37 REEF DANCER Jerry Watch the fish pens off of isla Coronado. I've made that run hundreds of times and they keep growing their farm bigger and bigger
14:09 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Yes, and almost ran into them in the dark of night going south last fall. Not well lit.
14:29 Captain Dietmar do you have a location for them ?
14:53 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce I do not have lat long for them. Doing a little research on these pens indicates they are blue fin tuna pens and are located near the SE end of South Coronado Island.
14:59 Alamos That would be great! Thanks😁
17:03 Dreamer Photos
17:03 Dreamer Give Arturo a call or email
19:19 Wild Spirit-Kev & Di Hey Posse, does anyone know of a reputable catamaran charter company or private operator in the San Blas with newer model boats?
20:32 Captain Dietmar
34, Cuarenta y Cinco, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.527701,-84.395055
21:02 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Welcome home!
21:11 REEF DANCER Jerry South East corner of the southerly island they extend up to the old casino on the tip the building burnt down in the 50s or sixties and can still he seen during the day also there is generally a Mexican navy presence. On that island. And the pens are directly in front of there outpost
2022.06.08 Wednesday
01:02 ACQUA - Chris & Olga
Cra. 1 #22-93, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.241324,-74.216747
07:15 Alamos Thanks!👍
11:13 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Does anyone have the number for marina isla Navidad
11:22 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Never mind. Found it.
23:07 Rob Murray 090350Z JUN 22
NAVAREA IV 547/22(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
COLOMBIA.
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 406 MHZ FROM
S/V KOLE SERE IN 14-13.80N 080-53.70W.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO
KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.//
2022.06.09 Thursday
07:12 🦜🍹Kyrie I need to shuo a number of items from the US to Panama. I understand there is a freight consolidator somewhere in Miami that is quite reasonable. Anyone have any recommendations?
07:16 Jungle-Jim Ellifritt Aeropost in Miami they are on the web. I have used them to ship to Costa Rica. They will not repack anything they just insure it has receipt in it to make thru customs.
07:23 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce I’ve also used AeroPost in CR, but not Panama. AeroPost was convenient in Quepos while we were there as they had a store there to ship to. They only have locations near Panama City in Panama. We’re not near Panama City so have used FastBox successfully as they have a store in Coronado, which is near Marina Vista Mar, where we are.
07:35 Tulum5- Michele/Chad @🦜🍹Kyrie

Shelter Bay Marina P.O. Box is:

Yacht in transit XXXX
6930 NW, 84th Avenue
Miami FL 33166
Tel: (786) 618-5090

Marine warehouse is at marinewarehouse.net, talk to Arturo on WhatsApp (his mobile is in there somewhere).
10:00 🦜🍹Kyrie FYI, diesel in Golfito Costa Rica today. Banana Bay's price $5.60 USD/Gal
11:24 Captain Dietmar thx
11:26 RED ROVER-Alison Diesel 2 weeks ago at Isla Mujeres was $4.79 USD/gallon. Here in North Palm Beach it is $6.25/gallon. A non-Gestalt wowzers to that.
11:43 Maison De Sante Just in case anyone is interested in tracking global Monkeypox cases:

https://bnonews.com/monkeypox/

12:10 M/V One Life Mary and I are going to be heading to Cartagena, Colombia in a couple of weeks. We need to haul out for bottom paint and a couple of other maintenance items. Boat is a 30 ton trawler. Looking for recommendations for a yard and yard boss who can help us out. Suggestions?
15:57 REEF DANCER Jerry Alex Valeria helped us tremendously I'll get you his number. He can help sort out where and who
15:58 REEF DANCER Jerry 57 3014500 144 Alex in cartegena
15:59 S/V Satori - Benj. I would like that info. I need recertification. Thanks!
16:00 BISOU Robin And Tad Do they do life raft servicing as well?
16:47 Dreamer Photos
16:48 Dreamer @S/V Satori - Benj. Pic above
16:48 Dreamer @BISOU Robin And Tad i don’t know about servicing, i was inquiring about a new raft
16:58 Alamos I know of a brand new 8man available if that interests you.
2022.06.10 Friday
08:01 Dreamer @Alamos thanks， the raft was actually for early bird, he’s happily stored in Mexico now
10:23 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Morning Posse! We’re planning to depart Cartagena for
San Blas islands late next week. Can anyone kindly share insights about where in the eastern San Blas we can check in and obtain a cruising permit? Many thanks.
13:08 Busy Bee - Dan This was many months ago so info may be stale, but we had to go to Linton to clear in. We obtained a cruising permit before leaving Colombia vía email from Erik Gálvez (canal agent, and apparently permit dude). So we arrived in eastern San Blas with a permit...spent a couple weeks in eastern San blas, zipped through western San Blas, cleared in at Linton (a day sail from western islands) and returned to western San Blas for a few more weeks before moving on to shelter bay
13:34 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
13:34 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Finally put our new catamaran dinghy together and gave it a try. Super impressed with its performance.
13:34 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Videos
21:09 Dreamer Photos
21:09 Dreamer Dreamer at anchor in Huahine with double rainbow
2022.06.11 Saturday
08:27 Captain Dietmar As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight. For more information, see Rescission:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
08:34 Captain Dietmar Photos
08:34 Captain Dietmar 1. Off the coast of southwestern Mexico:
A broad low pressure area located a couple of hundred miles south of
the southern coast of Mexico is producing some disorganized shower
activity. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for
gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is
likely to form during the early or middle part of next week while
the system meanders off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...80 percent.

08:49 ORPHEUS - Jonathan Thanks Dan! This is very helpful!
09:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Just came out of Linton Bay. They have a 120 ton lift.
10:49 Captain Dietmar Photos
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2022.06.12 Sunday
08:45 YO-D-YO Dave We like our Takacat, too. Have you learned not to go from 'on plane' to dead stop quickly? If you do with four onboard you become a submarine!
10:22 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I tried that a couple times our first time out and only a little water came in the transom. But wasn’t enough to touch my feet. Seas were pretty calm though. I think having a lighter two stroke on the back might be helping us.
11:41 M/V One Life Q😀Another option is Obadiah on the Panama/Colombia border. We plan to check out there.
15:50 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Hey Rob on Open CPN using windows with an external gps puck, got the maps and locations great, can’t constantly get my boat to show up and move while we are moving. Other then operator error any ideas . I’ve checked the device drivers and the laptop sees the puck ok …? Any help would be appreciated we are in San Blas islands and it would be helpful. I have Eric’s Charts as well .
17:04 Bob Ritner Delta Swizler, did you set up the puck in open cpn (baud rate and correct com port)? If yes, which puck is it? I have had some issues with generic pucks being assigned a different com port each time it is used, which obviously causes issues.
17:34 Rob Murray Hmmm. What does seEm to correlate with the error? Is the computer going into some kind of ‘nap mode’ or something like that? Was it working before, and this is new? (Perhaps a driver or system update). Please describe in a bit more detail . . .
2022.06.13 Monday
06:41 Captain Dietmar
Andaz Rd, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.641005,-85.653696
07:11 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed Bocas del Toro, Panama
Panama Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.334982,-82.251411
07:18 ,☠️Delta Swizzler
Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9.556553702314677,-78.94613524511541
07:20 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Mark is on a road trip to Panama City from San Blas. Fan belt broke on our generator. Our backup’s were the wrong size 🤦‍♀️.
07:20 Alamos
Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.48258010157148,-79.94306228317261
07:21 ,☠️Delta Swizzler But, he and Eric on Shearwater. Mc Gyvered a temporary belt out of Dyneema. Seems to be working too!
07:26 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce
Vía sin nombre, Panama : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.483282233705769,-79.94360410020772
07:33 Katmandu-Terry Photos
07:39 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Is that a StarLink antenna?
07:39 Katmandu-Terry Yes ….just installed it yesterday.
07:40 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Very cool!
07:56 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Marina Palmira
Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=24.18381329918763,-110.3029932903511
08:03 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Hotel Bahía del Sol
Costa del Sol Costa del Sol La Paz El Salvador : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=13.29909532992316,-88.89298832241465
08:48 Mango
H822+HVW, 151, Provincia de Guanacaste, Coco, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10.551451,-85.697792
09:02 Tulum5- Michele/Chad Banana Bay Marina (Bahía Banano, S.A.)
Km 2, Casa Amarilla (Main Street) 192-60702 Golfito Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622924116199764,-83.15242170879328
10:00 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
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10:08 BAJA FOG Group voice call started.
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10:38 Captain Dietmar Next call Oct 17th 2022

10:39 BAJA FOG Couldn’t get on today’s call?
10:42 Rob Murray In years past, Posse members have rotated ‘net control’ to keep calls running over the summer for those in-region (while Dietmar takes a well deserved break). Anyone can volunteer to host. I’m not volunteering, to be clear ;).

The chat stays open for q&a, info sharing, etc.
10:43 BAJA FOG Thanks Rob
10:56 Soulmate-Stu & Robyn
14, Pueblo Civil, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=8.622906777264243,-83.15247729112359
12:17 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re now finally ready to sign up for the West Marine discount. Is this password still working for the log in? We’re struggling to sign in. All help is greatly appreciated.
12:21 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
2022.06.14 Tuesday
09:05 Captain Dietmar login with your registration email and passwd
09:06 Captain Dietmar please take a moment to fill out our one page end of season survey
https://panamaposse.com/survey
09:35 🦜🍹Kyrie Anyone have a way to contact Shelter Bay? I don't have a phone and Juanjo isn't answering his email for 6 days now
09:46 ☠️🍹 TOKETEE Shelter Bay Marina.vcf
10:25 🦜🍹Kyrie Thanks!!
11:29 Sea Trial Dave @,☠️Delta Swizzler I am back in Panamá City (Flamingo Marina) and have spare belts for our 20KW NL. Let me know the size and I’ll take a look. I am only here for a couple more days.
11:32 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thank you so much, I made that trip yesterday, I now have a $300 fan belt. Not cheap getting from San Blas to Panamá city and back. But we are up and running and enjoying San Blas
20:05 Captain Dietmar Photos
20:06 Captain Dietmar Bahamas update
21:41 Rosie2 Videos
21:41 Rosie2 Videos
21:41 Rosie2 Videos
21:41 Rosie2 No bottom cleaning going on here in Bimini!!
21:53 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt I don't blame you
2022.06.15 Wednesday
06:33 Mango Any one have any experience hauling out at marina pez vela, Costa Rica?
06:41 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed 😳
06:59 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Yes. We were on the hard for about 2 weeks at Pez Vela, CR. Good people to work with and the sis a great job on hull repair, bottom painting, and fuel polishing. Plus they billed fairly.
06:59 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce “They did
07:18 Mango Great thanks. Of the top of your head do u know what they charge per foot per month on the hard?
07:23 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce I do not, as I was only there for yard work. It’s not an inexpensive yard, but it is a very professional, well run yard. I’d give them a shout out. James Meza Sandi is the yard admin at james.meza@marinapezvela.com or 2774-9073. Tell him I sent you.
07:24 Mango Ok thank you. Much appreciated.
07:24 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
2022.06.16 Thursday
07:19 SAN Does anyone have experience with getting from Linton Bay Marina to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City?
The Rome2Rio App suggest a very low taxi fare for the trip and a high price for an express bus from Colon.
07:21 BISOU Robin And Tad Well it’s about $100 from Shelter Bay so I would suggest it’s higher than that from Linton Bay.
07:57 Captain Dietmar does the marina have a solution ?
08:09 SAN We are not there yet, but I will ask them as well.
09:19 Alamos Exactly what my Panamanian friend just said. Taxi to Colon / Orange and white bus to PTY.👍
11:10 Sea Trial Dave @SAN David Transport from Buenaventura to airport was $100. Not sure if they cover the area you need but perhaps worth a call? +507 6514 4374
11:44 SAN Thanks!
11:49 SAN Is the orange and white bus the express bus? The price for that is $ 125 ?
The public transport would be $ 3 for the bus to Albrook and then the underground, so under $ 10.
12:56 SV Rhumbline (Terry) Just curious why the big increase in fee for 22-23 season?
13:18 Captain Dietmar Nicaragua no longer required covid test for land crossing
17:16 Captain Dietmar Photos
2022.06.17 Friday
17:45 REEF DANCER Jerry Photos
17:45 REEF DANCER Jerry Reef dancer is on its way home
17:50 Captain Dietmar yeah
19:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Just wanted to let all my fellow Posse members know I’m selling my ISTEC Parasailor. If it’s something you think you’d be interested in message me privately.
19:07 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
19:08 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
19:08 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
19:09 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh I know it may be off season for most but it’s a great downwind sail and I won’t be using it given my sail path.
2022.06.20 Monday
09:54 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Any Posse members in Shelter Bay? Looking to head that way in about a month. Wondering if we have crew (4) fly into Panamá city, what is the best way for the 4 of them to get to the marina ? Also the Posse rate..is it only good for 10 days or is there a break for 14 …or 30 days ? Thanks for the help
10:05 Rob Murray Easiest way to get to the marina is Uber. ~$100-120, airport to marina. Cheapest, go to albrook mall and get the bus to colon (~$5 ea, get the express) then a taxi to the marina ($20).
12:48 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thanks Uber it is
14:12 Rob Murray It can take a few minutes to get an Uber willing to go to colon, so might take a bit of patience. Took us about 10 min, and a couple of drivers cancelled on us.
14:15 BISOU Robin And Tad There is a taxi driver who has a large vehicle (to take passengers plus luggage). He’s pretty reasonable. I’ll get his contact details and post shortly.
14:36 BISOU Robin And Tad The taxi driver is Olmedo (very large gentleman) with passable English and very pleasant to deal with. WhatsApp +507 6001 5416
We’ll most likely still be at Shelter Bay in a month! Hopefully in the water by then!😀😀
17:47 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Thank you so much, I will give him a yell on WhatsApp when we get closer.
18:50 BISOU Robin And Tad No problem! We’ll look forward to meeting you when you get here!
2022.06.22 Wednesday
19:33 WildhoodDirk Quick radio check from someone….switching phones…again….
19:34 Make Me Laugh Neil If you mean here, we are in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
19:34 Make Me Laugh Neil If you mean here, we are in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
20:15 Moken M&M Ensenada Uber/Chauffer
Karlos is excellent. Give him a call if in the area. Karlos What’s App +52 646 161-5816
21:26 WildhoodDirk Lol…meant on the Line…this worked too, thanks.
21:55 Make Me Laugh Neil Do you still need/want a call?
22:30 WildhoodDirk No, all good thanks
2022.06.23 Thursday
12:12 S/V Satori - Benj. Thanks!
13:18 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce unsent a message.
14:22 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Hola Posse! What a fabulous experience tracking and interacting with everyone has been! We are likely selling Capricorn Cat (45’ one-off sailing cat) and would greatly appreciate suggestions on 1) where to sell, as she is currently in Barra de Navidad Mexico, and 2) recommended brokers, and 3) where to find information on selling “offshore” or in Mexico. We could bring her back to California, just don’t know if it’s worthwhile. Please send us suggestions at suef2060@gmail.com. Thanks and happy sails and trails!

14:23 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue Photos
14:36 Dreamer @CAPRICORN CAT - Sue dang, good luck. You’ll likely get more in Ca
14:42 Katmandu-Terry Wow Sue ! I hope for the best. I know 3 -4 people that have sold there Catamarans in and around Nuevo Vallerta . 1 did not use a broker and the others did. I’m currently on a Rum run from Chiapas (left Chipas Monday evening) we are about 50 miles from Zihuatanejo) I will ask around when I get to La Cruz I’m hauling out there!
14:51 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh When we were in La Cruz friends of our listed with a broker from multihulls.com and sold their boat in less than a week.
15:27 Moken M&M Photos
15:27 Moken M&M BEST coffee in Ensenada!!!!
17:35 PawsitiveLatitudeBC Sue. Have two cruisers that are looking. Ok to forward your info to them ?
18:01 CAPRICORN CAT - Sue @PawsitiveLatitudeBC
Sure!
2022.06.24 Friday
12:25 Katmandu-Terry Playa La Madera
Colonia La Madera 40894 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero Mexico : https://maps.google.com/maps?q=17.63978292917337,-101.5543680000675
12:30 Katmandu-Terry Katmandu decided to put off the monsoon season and weather the hurricane season north . So we packed up Katmandu and departed Chiapas this past Monday evening . Figured we catch the tail of Celia . Well we arrived in Zihuatanejo at anchorage for some needed rest last night Thursday. Pretty fast. We watched the sun rise over Acapulco yesterday Thursday morning
12:44 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Wow! That’s some fast tracking. Glad you made it safely. Enjoy hurricane season and stay safe.
14:32 Katmandu-Terry I plan to enjoy it in the sea of Cortez!
15:05 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Anyone in litton bay heading to San Blas this week ?
15:29 ,☠️Delta Swizzler We ran into another posse member here who has a part there they need…
15:36 Katmandu-Terry I was on the crass hairs Monsoon all summer or rum run from/with hurricanes 🌀to the sea for some summer fun. Who know maybe I’ll head west from the Baja next year.
16:01 ,☠️Delta Swizzler unsent a message.
16:06 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce unsent a message.
16:06 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Haha. It’s all about doing whatever feels good. I have a friend who’s in French Polynesia. Very long trip even with 4 onboard. They love it there, but said everything is extremely expensive.
18:10 Katmandu-Terry Sounds like everywhere but mexico
18:15 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Yep. El Salvador isn’t bad for cost.
19:01 Captain Dietmar UPDATE FROM ECUADOR

The Pandemic protocols restricting tourist vessels in Ecuador have finally been lifted. Ports are all open. The following applies to all international vessels. As of July 1, 2022 the following will apply.
Puerto Amistad is located in Bahia de Caraquez. If you wish to attempt to self checkin this must be done in Manta or Salinas. We are a sub port of Manta. For this reason we do not have Immigration of Customs here and you must have a representative. Puerto Amistad will act as your liaison for checkin. Checkin fee is $180 or we can recommend an Agent.
Upon arrival a Pilot will guide you in. This fee is $35. You will be guided to a Quarantine anchorage. You may not leave your vessel until the Health department meets you. Upon entry to Ecuador, all travelers 3 years and older must provide either:
A COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing the traveler received a complete series of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Ecuador, or
Proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test. These tests may be administered in anchorage with a 20 minute result.
Any needs prior to your health check we are happy to bring to your boat.

Not much more.

Hope all is well

Gene
2022.06.25 Saturday
08:19 AlohaToa-Tim Go west 😁 Terry ..
Miss you guys ..
Baja for summer for me .. maybe a Pacific 🗺️⛵ winter coconut 🥥 milk run
13:36 Moken M&M Photos
13:37 Moken M&M Now this is the best in Ensenada !! Off to San Diego zero dark thirty
13:52 🦜KNOT RIGHT, SV/Walt Watch out for the fish pens of of Coronado Island. I can't remember if it is NE or SE, but I believe it is between the island and the mainland
14:33 Moken M&M Thank you for that! (yacht)
14:40 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce SE
2022.06.27 Monday
11:53 Captain Dietmar UPDATE THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR THE 21-22 LINE GROUP
we are moving over to the 22*23 group on Tuesday July 5th
ro renew and join the 22*23 Panamá Posse please go to
https://panamaposse.com/renew

16:19 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We just got back from Rio Dulce and stayed at a Hotel Marina called Tijax. What a beautiful place with great amenities. They would love to have Panama Posse cruisers there. All details about amenities and pricing and WhatsApp contact info in the attached photos.
https://www.tijax.com
16:19 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
16:22 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
2022.06.29 Wednesday
16:49 Sea Trial Toni For some reason the last message I received was Monday. ????
17:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Moving to the 22-23 season
17:19 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Or 21-22
2022.06.30 Thursday
15:03 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram We are at Tijax until November. We arrived about a month ago. We have really been enjoying our stay there. This week we have been on a land tour, but will be back in the next few days.
15:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Fantastic! We visited Semuc Champey afterwards and loved it!
15:20 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
15:39 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Nice! That’s on our list. We did the five day El Mirador pack in. Extremely rigorous, but totally worth it!
15:41 CODDIWOMPLE-JessBram Photos
2022.07.02 Saturday
08:03 ,☠️Delta Swizzler So everyone survive the storm ? In San Blas it was sunny and calm, one squall but that was short lived
08:04 Alamos 😁👍
08:26 🍹☠️ TOKETEE Crew 19 knot wind for short period. 2 ft wave swell overnight. Flat calm this morning in Bocas Marina.
08:52 BISOU Robin And Tad Torrential rain at Shelter Bay for about 45 min. Little to no wind.
13:36 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Glad to hear it sound like everyone is okay. Iron Calculus is in the La Paz area for another week or two and then we’re headed to Lareto.
13:37 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Photos
13:37 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Got a friend in Barra who’s wondering if there’s laundry service in town? I didn’t stay long enough to find out. Any recommendations?
14:00 Make Me Laugh Neil In the marina for sure.
14:02 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce I always used the marina laundry. I heard there were less expensive places, but none as convenient as the one at the marina, and the lady is really nice.
14:40 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Ok. Thanks. He’s parked in the lagoon, does that make a difference?
14:57 ORPHEUS - Tristan I am looking for a new or used 21 foot whisker/spinnaker pole anywhere around the Panama Canal region or slightly further. Please message me if anyone as any ideas.

Also Interested in hearing if anyone has had experiences ordering a pole from the US. I’m currently at Shelter Bay Marina

Thanks in advance !
14:59 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Possibly, as there is extra cost associated with using marina facilities. There also is a laundry in the little village past the gas station, but I’ve never been there.
15:00 UNORTHODOCKS - Josh Thanks again.
15:09 Rob Murray Reports of at least three boats struck by lightning in shelter bay (one catamaran, others unknown). Be careful out there, and take precautions. An article I wrote on lightning that may be of interest . . .

https://currents.bluewatercruising.org/articles/lightning/
15:43 WildhoodDirk I’ve got a pole we are looking to get rid of…in the Sea of Cortez though…not sure shipping etc would be worth it. DM me if you’d be interested….
16:39 BISOU Robin And Tad Not sure that the boats were actually struck. The lightning hit the comms tower near the employee accommodation as well as the grassed area near the sail loft. But you are correct in saying that at least 3 catamarans have lost their electronics. We are a little further along the same pontoon as two of the cats and our inverter is looking like it may have a problem but haven’t troubleshooted it yet. Hopefully just a fuse!
17:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We’re up next for Bonnie starting now and gust projected for tonight and early tomorrow morning in El Salvador.
17:32 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
17:35 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce Stay safe.
21:02 Lexcursion I Good Day to all of you.
We are in Costa Rica on the Pacific side.
We've been here a month and a half and the red tides just won't go away.
We're wondering if any of you in Panama Pacific side could let us know if it's any better.
I'd leave for Panama sooner.
The water is literally brown most of the time here.
Looking forward to swim and snorkel sooner than later.
Thank you
2022.07.03 Sunday
06:48 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
06:48 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Waking up to sunshine and everything is all good!
06:49 🥥🦜🍹No Regrets Bruce 👍
10:46 ,☠️Delta Swizzler Fantastic news.
10:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole Photos
10:59 🥥🦜PathfinderJPNicole We even got a rainbow this morning at the beach!🌈
11:16 S/V Sonho Lolly & Ed 💜🌈
12:54 Aegis, Mary/Ian Under Panama Posse Ambassadors, Ralph Hewitt is listed for Nicaragua. Can someone advise, what he does, where is he located, and provide contact info? Thanks in advance.
12:56 🦜Yahtzee -Jill/Andy @Aegis, Mary/Ian he lives in San Juan del Sur, he has a sailboat on a mooring in the bay but lives on land there and I believe has done rentals too. Let me see if I can find his contact info.
12:56 Rob Murray He’s *usually* is San Juan del sur, and has a resort property there, and a sailboat on a mooring. He’s a generally helpful and generous guy.

He’s in Texas right now on holidays though.
12:57 Aegis, Mary/Ian Thank you Rob!
13:39 Rob Murray 031905Z JUL 22
NAVAREA IV 630/22(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA
SAILING VESSEL ADRIFT
IN 12-14.35N 078-42.98W AT 031600Z JUL.
VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO RCC MIAMI,
PHONE: 305 415 6800,
E-MAIL: RCCMIAMI@USCG.MIL.

14:04 Captain Dietmar THIS GROUP CHAT WILL ARCHIVED ON TUESDAY
PLEASE CONTINUE IN THE 22•23 PANAMA POSSE GROUP

16:22 AEOLIAN  - Jared Does anyone have a recommendation for best place near Puntarenas Costa Rica, to do haulout on a 45ft sailboat? Friend hit an uncharted rock and needs to do quick touch up on their keel.
17:12 Rob Murray Costa Rica yacht club is right around the corner. Laurin on Second wind (37’ tayana) had quite a bit of work done there and was very happy with the outcomes. Approach, docking/mooring/anchoring, and haul out are very tide dependent, so close coordination with the club and an abundance of caution are recommended.

http://www.costaricayachtclub.com
18:03 AEOLIAN  - Jared Awesome really appreciate it. Just let them know and they sent an email to yacht club. Fingers crossed it goes well
18:55 Rob Murray 040037Z JUL 22
NAVAREA IV 633/22(26).
WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA.
S/V VANETT, TWO PERSONS ON BOARD, ADRIFT
IN IN 12-17.30N 078-51.37W. AT 031832Z JUL.
VESSELS IN VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO ANY COASTAL RADIO STATION.
2022.07.04 Monday
14:50 IBEX - Florian Is there anyone in this group happen to be at Marina Papagayo / Costa Rica and could check on SV Carinthia whether @Captain Dietmar is ok? He missed the time for the South Pacific Posse Line call today and is not answering direct messages or calls - as this is unheard of (I think), I hope nothing happened and it is just an oversight, but one never knows ….
16:09 Captain Dietmar sorry all ok 4th of July celebration
16:09 Rob Murray Great to hear!
2022.07.05 Tuesday
09:30 Captain Dietmar LAST CALL - this chat will be archived today under https://panamaposse.com/line-2022
You will still be able to message each other but the group chat will not be active
TO JOIN THE NEXT SEASON PLEASE VISIT https://panamaposse.com/renew

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