🏆 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

we'll add something new this fall to the lineup of ocean posse benefits not just fleet updates but with soo much more our water world has to offer - stay tuned for more info https://oceanposse.com/subscribe-2

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

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DIGITAL YACHT NEW PRODUCTS FOR THE OCEAN POSSE presented by Nicholas Heyes Digital Yacht Ltd www.digitalyacht.co.uk Nick and Captain discussed their experiences in Panama and the recreational boating industry there. Digital from Digital Yacht presented new concepts and products, including Nordlink, One Fix, and a new maneuverable product, and discussed the integration of various technologies into their maritime platform. Nick presented new products, including a GPS system, a man-overboard solution, and a synthetic position report, and offered a 20% discount for the " Posse" team. Next steps • Digital Yacht to launch new products at Dusseldorf Boat Show and Miami Boat Show in February. • Ocean Posse members to use coupon code "posse20" for 20% discount on Digital Yacht products. • Digital Yacht to make the Nord Cloud platform available for third-party app developers. • Captain to distribute the recorded meeting to Ocean Posse participants. • Digital Yacht to ensure the "posse20" coupon code is working on their websites by early next week. New Cloud Concepts and Feedback In the meeting, Digital from Digital Yacht presented some new concepts and ideas for the cloud, which had not yet been launched. The presentation was intended to gather feedback and ideas from the participants. Captain recorded the presentation and made it available to the participants. The presentation was expected to last around 15-20 minutes. Introducing Nordlink and New Products Digital introduced three new products: Nordlink, a gateway to connect boat data to the cloud; One Fix, a GPS product addressing signal interference issues; and a new manoverable product. Nordlink is a small box that connects to any NMEA 2000 system, sending data to the Nild Cloud, which can include engine, AIS, position, depth, wind, and tank data. The box is low-cost and comes with a free app for configuration and a basic free account for viewing the boat's position and core navigation data. The Nild Cloud enables applications for monitoring, alerting, control, and historical analysis. Digital also mentioned a partnership with VM, a New York startup founded by the original founder of MongoDB. Integrating Tech for Maritime Efficiency Digital discussed the integration of various technologies, including the Internet of Things, robotics, and AI, into their maritime platform. They highlighted the collaboration with a significant technology business, which has been helpful in standardizing NMEA 2000 data and incorporating low-cost sensors. Digital also introduced a new app called Anchor Smart, which uses AI and cloud technology to monitor and alert users about potential boat dragging and weather changes. The app is designed to provide a more efficient and accurate anchoring experience. New Technologies and GNSS Integration Digital discussed the integration of new technologies into their platform, including a product called Boat Vault that logs and stores data for boats. They also introduced a new GNSS product that operates with GPS, Galileo, Beidu, and NavIC, offering sub-meter accuracy and fast updates. The new device is designed to be more resistant to interference and can block certain satellite constellations for comparison. Digital encouraged third-party app development and expressed excitement for the upcoming launch of their cloud platform at Miami. New Products for Boats and MOB Digital discussed new products for boats, including a high precision GPS/GNSS product that connects to various systems and offers voyage data recording. They also introduced a man overboard (MOB) product called MOB Alert, which connects to the boat's NMEA 2000 network and synthesizes the MOB beacon alert. This product is more affordable than traditional MOB beacons and can be used in conjunction with AIS targets. Digital also mentioned the possibility of adding extra switches for larger boats and using the outboard kill cord switch as a method of activating the manual report alarm. New Products and Upcoming Shows Nick from DigitalYourAmerica.com presented new products to the team, including a GPS system, a man-overboard solution, and a synthetic position report. He encouraged feedback and mentioned upcoming shows in Dusseldorf and Miami. He also offered a 20% discount on these products for the "Panama Posse" team. The team expressed enthusiasm for the products, particularly the GPS and man-overboard solutions, and planned to share the information with others.

Backed by our VIP 24/7 customer service and mechanical helpline, Boat Fix is the only global recreational GPS tracking device and monitoring service in the marine industry where client’s boats are watched around-the-clock by our Connecticut-based Monitoring and Control center to ensure a safe, secure and stress-free boating experience. Key Features: GPS Tracking and Alarm Monitoring: With an industry-winning app, Boat Fix allows the boater to remotely and independently monitor and track their boat from the palm of their hand and receive important notifications on battery voltage, high water alarms and theft prevention/unauthorized use. NOAA charting and weather alerts, high and low battery voltage alarm monitoring and theft prevention give boaters piece of mind! 24/7 Mechanical and Customer Support: Open around-the-clock, with a simple tap of the button on our app, boaters can call in with questions and mechanical issues 24/7. We answer every call, in seconds, every time! Insurance Discounts: Those with the Boat Fix service may have the opportunity to save on their insurance premiums which helps pay for the device and monitoring. Ask about our insurance partners! Performance Reports: A monthly performance report right to your email gives you important data on engine hours, miles traveled, trips, average distance, average speed, battery voltage, etc. Contact Information: Kevin Walsh kevin@boatfix.com

THURSDAY JANUARY 09 ’25 10:00 AM ET ( 15:00 UTC ) SENSAR MARINE Sensar Marine Boat Monitor with Bilge Sentry Sensar Marine is a robustly engineered, marine grade device with international connectivity that automatically monitors your boat’s critical systems and allows you to check their status on your mobile phone. You can keep track of your boat no matter where you are, all in the palm of your hand. Key Features: Exact Bilge Temperature & Depth The Sensar Marine Bilge Sentry provides an exact measurement of the water in your bilge. In addition, it measures the temperature in the bilge so that you can ensure that your boat is not exposed to harmful frost and icing. Battery Bank Monitoring Sensar Marine monitors two battery banks and alerts you when charge is diminishing. The device will monitor 12, 24 & 48 volt banks and recognizes Lithium batteries. You will always know that your boat is ready to go. Long Life Internal Battery Sensar Marine has an internal battery that will operate for 40+ days without taking a charge from your boat’s battery. It will only charge when your boat is running, connected to shore power or solar charging. The internal battery will continue operating in temperatures from -40f to 185f. The device will always operate when on a mooring for an extended period. Easy Installation Sensar Marine is simple to install and easy to operate. The Sensar Marine app will let you know that your boat is OK, even when you are away. Contact Information: Name – Paul Garland Email – paul.garland@sensarmarine.com Phone – 800-910-2150 x700 Website – www.SensarMarine.com