🌎 This Week's Ocean Posse Fleet Update Ahoy! Join Captain Dietmar for another Ocean Posse Fleet Update as we travel around the cruising world with the latest destination highlights, member experiences, upcoming gatherings, cruising education, sponsor news, and practical information for independent yacht owners. This week's update includes: ⚓ Brunswick Landing Marina fire and lessons learned 📸 Pictures of the Week from Piriápolis, Uruguay 🇺🇾 🇳🇿 Great Barrier Island, New Zealand cruising highlights 🍽️ Galley God(ess): New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels ⛵ Pacific Crossing Report — When New Gear Fails 1,000 Miles Offshore 🌴 Fiji Fleet Gathering — Savusavu • August 29 🍹 Ocean Posse Cannes Street Party — September 10 🛰️ August OpenCPN Seminar Series (Satellite Charts, Image Overlays & GPX Tracks) 🇲🇦 Morocco cruising spotlight and Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou 🤝 Sponsor News featuring Gulf Harbour Marina, Marina El Cid and Tanja Marina Bay International 🚤 Community story: To Catch a Dinghy Thief 📦 1,200+ Item Provisioning List (English • Français • Español) 🚢 Panama Canal transit reminders 🌍 Atlantic crossing planning resources Whether you're preparing for your first offshore passage, crossing the Pacific, exploring the Mediterranean, cruising the Caribbean, or planning a circumnavigation, Ocean Posse connects you with experienced captains, trusted destination information, educational seminars, exclusive marina discounts, technical resources, weather routing, and a worldwide network of fellow cruisers. This weeks fleet update htttps://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-07-26 🌐 Ocean Posse Official Website htttps://oceanposse.com 📅 Ocean Posse Events Calendar htttps://oceanposse.com/events 🚢 Panama Canal Guide for Cruisers htttps://oceanposse.com/panama-canal Become a Member ⚓ Join Ocean Posse htttps://oceanposse.com/sign-up

🌊 OCEAN POSSE WEEKLY BRIEFING | The Coconut Theory 🌴⚓ https://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-07-19 Every coconut tree on a tropical beach started somewhere else... What does a drifting coconut have to do with bluewater cruising? More than you might think. In this week's Ocean Posse Weekly Briefing, Captain Dietmar shares The Coconut Theory—a story about ocean currents, trade winds, friendships, and how one small decision to untie the dock lines can completely change your life. We'll sail from the spectacular anchorages of La Maddalena, Sardinia, to the upcoming Fiji Gathering, explore the remote beauty of Beveridge Reef, look at why your chartplotter may be lying to you, discuss the latest Starlink changes, touchscreen navigation, upcoming Ocean Posse events, and much more. This week's briefing includes: • The Coconut Theory • La Maddalena Archipelago, Sardinia • Marina di Forio – Ocean Posse Sponsor • Fiji Gathering Update • Beveridge Reef, Niue • Crossing Oceans with Spanish Ham • Why Your Chartplotter May Be Lying to You • OpenCPN & Satellite Charts • Starlink Update for Cruisers • Touchscreen Navigation • Panama News • Marina Spotlight – Jamaica • Upcoming Events: Cannes • Cartagena • Annapolis • San Diego Ocean Posse is a worldwide community of cruising sailors sharing real-world experience, destination intelligence, cruising knowledge, seminars, marina discounts, weather discussions, and friendships that span the globe. 📖 Read the complete Fleet Update: https://oceanposse.com/fleet-updates/ ⚓ Join Ocean Posse: https://oceanposse.com Fair winds, Captain Dietmar Ocean Posse #OceanPosse #Sailing #BluewaterCruising #Liveaboard #CruisingLife #Sailboat #Catamaran #OpenCPN #Starlink #Mediterranean #SouthPacific #Fiji #Sardinia #BeveridgeReef #BoatLife #OffshoreSailing #YachtCruising #Adventure #CruisersAroundTheWorld

**🌎 OCEAN POSSE FLEET UPDATE | July 12, 2026** 📺 Read the full Fleet Update: https://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-07-12 Join Captain Dietmar for this week's Ocean Posse Fleet Update as we travel from the Mediterranean to the South Pacific, bringing you the latest cruising news, destination highlights, fleet gatherings, weather education, and member adventures from around the world. This week's update includes: 📸 Pictures of the Week & Land Ho! ⛵ Around the World Clipper Race 🏝️ Apataki – One of French Polynesia's hidden gems 🇫🇯 Fiji Fleet Gathering at Nawi Island Marina – Meet the Pacific Crossing Fleet 👋 Meet Jeff & Joy aboard *Tidings of Joy* 🇪🇸 Live Spanish classes for cruising couples starting in August 🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo joins the Ocean Posse sponsor family 🇵🇦 Circumnavigate Coiba Island – Panama's legendary "Alcatraz" ⚠️ Why your chartplotter doesn't always show what's really there 🛰️ OpenCPN Satellite Charts & Overlays Seminar 🌬️ Understanding the Mediterranean Mistral wind 🇧🇿 Explore Belize's incredible Actun Tunichil Muknal cave ⚓ Humming Bird Marina joins Ocean Posse 📅 2026–2027 Ocean Posse Global Event Calendar 🇪🇸 La Danza de los Zancos festival in Spain 🌊 PredictWind Departure Planning Seminar ⛵ Ocean Posse Yacht for Sale 🌍 Join the Ocean Posse worldwide cruising community Whether you're planning a Pacific crossing, cruising the Mediterranean, exploring the Caribbean, or preparing for your next offshore adventure, Ocean Posse delivers practical cruising intelligence from captains actively sailing the world's oceans, along with live seminars, marina discounts, weather expertise, and a global community of experienced yacht owners. 🔗 **This Week's Fleet Update:** https://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-07-12 🌎 Website: https://oceanposse.com 📅 Global Events: https://oceanposse.com/events ⚓ Join Ocean Posse: https://oceanposse.com/join 🛰️ Follow the Fleet: https://oceanposse.com/fleet-tracking #OceanPosse #Sailing #Cruising #BluewaterCruising #Yachting #Catamaran #BoatLife #OffshoreSailing #Mediterranean #PacificCrossing #CaribbeanCruising #OpenCPN #PredictWind #Liveaboard #AdventureByBoat

OCEAN POSSE FLEET UPDATE 2026-07-05 to follow along or review any links and make contact go to https://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-07-05 "We’re exploring the possibility of building a wall to stem the exodus.” “Don’t be ridiculous,” Goddard said. “Only idiots build walls.”." — Neal Shusterman, The Toll Pictures of the Week 📸 Vava’u Gathering 🌺 Unites More Than 80 Captains and Crew New Member Benefit 🌍 Spanish Language Training for Cruisers Marina Mindelo 🇨🇻 Cape Verde Cruising Cape 🇨🇻 Verde Meet⚓ Jordi – Ocean Posse Spain, Portugal, the Western Mediterranean Must See 🇪🇸 Alcazaba De Almería – the Fortress That Guarded the Western Mediterranean Cartagena to Almería by Boat Primary Named Winds in the Mediterranean Levante Landings by Dinghy ⚠️ Reading the Waves Before They Read You 2026 the Ocean Posse Yacht Insurance Seminar Special Invitation 🇫🇯 Ocean Posse South Pacific Crossing Party Nawi Island 🇫🇯 Sponsors the Ocean Posse Balaga Boatyard Facilities * 2026 – 2027 Ocean Posse Event Calendar Join the Ocean Posse Andrea Ocean Posse Yacht for Sale Dock Voltage ⚡ Fluctuations What Can Break & How to Protect Your Yacht Watch the Predict Wind 🌡️ El Niño Seminar ⚓ West Marine Pro Pricing for Ocean Posse Members Ocean Posse Sponsorship Marinas Ocean Posse Fleet 🛰️ Tracking Marina Puerto Velero 🇨🇴 Colombia Sponsors the Ocean Posse Things That Can Go Wrong During a Panama Canal Transit Ocean Posse Merchandise | Made to Order Only 💬 Tidbits — 🔥 New Catamarans Lost in Catana Shipyard Fire — 🌡️ Mediterranean Heatwave — 🇳🇿 New Zealand – Haul-out Planning Begins — Float Plan for the Voluntary Reporting Regime With U.s. Southern Command — Looking Ahead — Got a Scoop ?

🏆 OCEAN POSSE 2025–2026 SEASON AWARDS CEREMONY 🏆 Another remarkable season has come to a close, and it's time to celebrate the sailors, vessels, adventures, mishaps, friendships, and unforgettable moments that made the Ocean Posse 2025–2026 season one for the books. From Scotland to Fiji, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, from remote Pacific anchorages to fantastic marinas, our fleet of explorers has crossed oceans, weathered storms, navigated challenges, and shared knowledge that helped fellow cruisers sail farther and safer. Join Captain Dietmar and members of the Ocean Posse as we recognize this year's award winners, including: 🏆 Picture of the Year 🏆 Spirit of Exploration Award 🏆 Yoda of the Year 🏆 Courage Award 🏆 Biggest Fish Award 🏆 Uninvited Visitor Award 🏆 Captain Ron Award 🏆 Sailing Sloth Award 🏆 Highest Wind Recorded 🏆 And a few fun surprises... This season saw: ⚓ Hundreds of vessels participating across multiple oceans ⚓ New marina partnerships and member benefits worldwide ⚓ Expansion into the Mediterranean and South Pacific ⚓ Weekly seminars, route planning, and weather briefings ⚓ Launch of the Ocean Posse Insurance Pool ⚓ Fleet gatherings from Tonga to Fiji, Panama, France, San Diego, Annapolis, French Polynesia to Spain ⚓ Countless acts of seamanship, generosity, and adventure Whether you crossed an ocean, explored a new anchorage, helped a fellow cruiser, or simply kept the dream alive, this celebration is for you. A special thank you to our members, marina partners, sponsors, ambassadors, speakers, volunteers, and the entire Ocean Posse community for making this season possible. The Ocean Posse is more than a rally. It's a global network of sailors helping sailors. With Perks, Savings in 155 marinas and global vetting of service providers. Our job is to help each other in a forward thinking matter. Fair winds, following seas, and here's to the adventures that await in 2026–2027. 🌎 Follow some of the Fleet: https://oceanposse.com/tracking ⚓ Join Ocean Posse: https://oceanposse.com/sign-up 📍 Good Nautical Anchorages: https://goodnautical.com 🛰️ Fleet Tracking Powered by PredictWind #OceanPosse #Sailing #CruisingLife #Liveaboard #SailAroundTheWorld #YachtLife #AdventureSailing #SpiritOfExploration #BoatLife #BlueWaterCruising #WorldCruising #SailingCommunity #OceanCrossing #SailingAwards #YachtRally

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The reality of sailing in San Blas is yachts still run aground. Despite heroic efforts she’s not budging yet. This is by the Swimming Pool. A single handed skipper came in in the dark, his engine reverse gear not working, his anchor windlass not working, probably tired, and apparently poor navigation led him on to the reef. We will try to get him off this afternoon. UPDATE Boat was hauled off. Mission accomplished! 2026-03-07

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TECHNICAL MARINE SUPPLIES – Sertec S.R.L. Lightning Protection Sertec S.R.L. develops advanced CMCE lightning protection technology that balances and de-ionizes atmospheric electric fields to prevent lightning formation around vessels. Its passive system diverts charges harmlessly into the sea, creating a protective zone for yachts, workboats, and other craft. With over 20 years’ experience, Sertec delivers reliable marine safety solutions oceanposse.com

WED JAN 7 2026 SEA AI uses advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence to detect and classify floating hazards that radar and AIS can miss, enhancing situational awareness and collision avoidance for yachts, commercial vessels, and autonomous craft. Its real-time optical and thermal sensing keeps crews safer and alerts earlier in all conditions. oceanposse.com

Boat Maintenance Planner helps boat owners schedule, track, and log all maintenance tasks by time, miles, or engine hours. It centralizes parts, reminders, and service history so you stay ahead of repairs, improve safety, and protect value. Designed by boaters, it brings clarity and peace of mind to every voyage. part of our January Demo Days Series https://oceanposse.com/events/

Overview The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced preventive water releases from both Gatún and Madden/Alhajuela dams due to lakes approaching maximum operational levels . This is a flood-control action, not routine water management. Discharges can cause rapid and dangerous rises in the Chagres River and downstream low-lying areas. Areas Impacted 1. Chagres River – Upper Basin (Alhajuela) Expect sudden increases in river levels and strong, fast-moving currents. Jungle areas, banks, and campsites can flood with little warning. 2. Chagres River – Lower Basin (Gatún Dam) Rapid downstream surges toward Gatún, Piña, Achiote, and Fuerte Sherman. Increased debris and turbulence. 3. Gamboa Region / Canal Crossings Although primary canal operations remain normal, the surrounding riverbanks and backwaters may be unstable. Immediate Captain Guidance All Ocean Posse vessels and crews ashore in Panamá should exercise heightened caution: Avoid all Chagres River activities (dinghy runs, kayaking, SUP, inland tours) until ACP declares levels stabilized. Stay clear of riverbanks, jungle trails near the waterline, and low-lying camps. If you hear ACP sirens, move immediately to higher ground. Expect turbid water, floating logs, and strong currents near any river outflow areas. If planning to transit the Canal, note that lock operations are unaffected, but watershed conditions remain dynamic. For Captains Already Inland If crew or guests are on excursions: Confirm their operators are aware of ACP releases. Request immediate route changes away from rivers or creeks feeding the Chagres basin. Maintain reliable VHF, cell, or satellite comms. Why This Matters Releases from Gatún and Alhajuela can raise water levels meters within minutes. These events are rare but serious and are only triggered when lakes reach near-capacity due to heavy rainfall. Recommended Monitoring ACP Water Dashboard: Real-time lake levels Local Civil Protection (SINAPROC) alerts Gamboa Bridge & Gatún area reports from local mariner groups Ocean Posse chat for on-the-water observations Status This advisory remains active until ACP announces the conclusion of preventive discharges. Expect intermittent releases over the coming days depending on rainfall.

All yacht-owners captains and crew are cordially invited to this event taking place on Thursday Sep 11 in Cannes. please RSVP to get your all access wristband. https://oceanposse.com/events/ocean-posse-cannes-yachting-festival/

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The entrance is marked by a red nun buoy. The red nun should not be used for accessing the channel as it is not directly on the channel but will be well to port as you enter. Navionics has the channel correctly positioned and once lined up is straight and long. It feels very narrow and the current can be strong depending on the tides.

OCEAN POSSE & BEN TAYLOR 🇫🇷 CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 🇲🇽 STREET PARTY SEP 11 - 2025 in Cannes RSVP HERE - do come ! https://oceanposse.com/events/ocean-posse-cannes-yachting-festival/ Location : https://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.551754,7.012386&z=16&t=h&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=16368094470213481538 Rum : flordecana.com Background: https://oceanposse.com/events/ocean-posse-kick-off-week/ Ben Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1z-k8qNNqyqPMgW5JFdmuQ Ocean Posse: https://oceanposse.com Cannes Yachting Festival: https://www.cannesyachtingfestival.com/en-gb.html#/

OCEAN POSSE -presentation with RUI from ORCAS.pt latest dealings with Orcas in Spain Portugal and the straight of Gibraltar. Got to https://orcas.pt for maps and tools and OceanPosse.com for exceptional cruising. Recommend you turn Close Captions on for this video

OCEAN POSSE - Going up the Rio Dulce SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸 Andrew – Jeanneau 44′

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