FLEET UPDATE 2024-03-29

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
 

South Pacifc Posse

 

CLOUD BREAK 🇫🇯 FIJI                

“Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time.”

– Hannah Arendt

 

FLEET UPDATE 
SEASON 4

2024-03-29

THE NEWS

1) AND THEN THERE WERE 60 YACHTS

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
15 Ensigns are part of the South Pacific Posse
 

JOIN THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE NOW 

 

2) PICTURES FROM THE FLEET

 

MERSOLEIL
light
Mersoil

Evening, night and morning light series 

SY MERSOLEIL  🇺🇸 Hartmut & Tessa -  Hylas 46′

Anchorage
Trees
CELT AT ANCHOR

Welcome to the Marquesas  

MV CELT Angela & Gerard - Nordhavn 43′

CELT
Picture of the Week
Pictures of the week
Moon

SY MONSOON 🇺🇸 Travis, Yeen Yee, Rowan , Everyn Fuji 32′

MONSOON Yeen YeeMONSOON CrewMONSOON Crew
spalsh

S/V Enjoy is at Apataki Carenage. Leeward Islands, French Polynesia  ·

Food
delivery! Don found the ability to order food from SIPAC in Tahiti.
They delivered it by ship to the closest town in Apataki last night, and
then Apataki Carnage picked it up for us and brought it half an hour by
boat, and then by forklift right to our deck. Since we are still on the
hard, without air conditioning, in 90° weather, getting the boat ready
to go into the water this season!

veggies on board

SV ENJOY   🇺🇸  Don & Nina  Lagoon 42′

ENJOY Nina

3) WAY FINDING 
✋ vs 🧭   

wayfianding

This
navigation technique comes from the knowledge passed down through
generations of Polynesians, who were among the world's greatest
navigators and explorers.

The
origins of Polynesian way finding can be traced back to the seafaring
cultures of the Pacific Islands, including the regions of Micronesia,
Melanesia, and Polynesia. These navigators used a deep understanding of
stars, wind patterns, cloud formations, ocean currents, the flight
patterns of birds, and other signs of nature for long-distance voyaging.

Polynesian
way finding is closely associated with the renaissance of traditional
voyaging that began in the 70s with the construction and voyage of the
Hōkūleʻa, a traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe. The Hōkūleʻa and
its voyages played a pivotal role in reviving and preserving Polynesian
navigation techniques. Mau Piailug, a master navigator from Micronesia,
was instrumental in this revival, sharing his knowledge with Hawaiians
and other Polynesians, thereby bridging the gap between ancient and
modern Polynesian cultures.

Wayfinding

The altitude of the star can be measured using the hand stretched out in
front
of the eyes, with shoulders squared. Different configurations of the
hand (a fist, a span, two fingers, three fingers) can be calibrated to
distances  in the sky.

 Hōkūleʻa  / POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY >> 

  • Hokupa’a  / The North Star / Polaris   
  • Hanaiakamalama / The Southern Cross 
  • Kaulia / Gacrux
  • Ka Mole Honua / Acrux
  • A’a / Sirius 
Barnacles

 

4) MEET THE FLEET  

 🚢

MY DOWNSHIFTING 

When
Carine Bullock and her husband, Doug, purchased their Nordhavn 47 back
in 2009, they had plans to spend retirement by cruising here and there,
up and down the east coast. They were ready to take a step back from
their busy lives, and named their new boat Downshifting to perfectly
encapsulate that plan. 

In
2013, Doug unexpectedly passed away and Carine was left with the choice
to abandon their plans or to embrace them and honor the life that Doug
had wanted. She continued full throttle as the sole owner of
Downshifting and solicited old and new friends to serve as crew,
continuing with cruises.

She’s
had support group in the form of other Nordhavn owners, specifically
fellow Souht Pacific Posse membes Gerry and Angela O’Dowd of MY Celt  Carine will be bringing her two dogs along, who have been her loyal boating companions the past 5 years. 

MY DOWNSHIFTING 🇺🇸  Carine -  Nordhavn 47′

Downshifting

 

5) BENEFITS OF JOINING THE 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 

Benefits

✔️ Up to date and verified information by fellow yachts 

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⛵ Community of voyagers all are welcome, kids, single-handers, pets 

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🌊 Benefit from the latest information and prior experience participants 

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6) GOOD ANCHORAGE  ⚓ IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Nananu i Ra north anchorage. 20m. Jumping off point for heading north to Vanua Levu and Savusavu.

Nananu i Ra north anchorage. 20m. Jumping off point for heading north to Vanua Levu and Savusavu.

 Nananu i Ra North Anchorage

SY SEAGLUB  🇺🇸 Chris - Hylas 46′

SEAGLUB Chris

 

7) SAVE THE DATE 

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
MEET THE CRUISING FLEET
 
 AUGUST 31 🇫🇯   NAWI ISLAND FIJI 

 

celebration

 

PARTY

RSVP for this iconic event in SavuSavu - bigger badder better ! 

 

8) SUWAROW ISLAND  🇨🇰 COOK ISLANDS

the middle

THE DANGEROUS MIDDLE  🇨🇰 COOK ISLANDS

The
Cook Islands are in the South Pacific Ocean, north-east of New Zealand,
between French Polynesia and Fiji. There are fifteen major islands,
spread over 2.2 million square kilometers of ocean, divided into two
distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands, and the Northern Cook
Islands of coral atolls. The islands were formed by volcanic activity;
the northern group is older and consists of six atolls (sunken volcanoes
topped by coral growth).

COOK ISLANDS

Several options for sailing through the Cook Islands:

Northern Cook Islands  ,

approaching from (for example) Bora Bora. Possible stops in order along

the route would be Penrhyn, Manihiki, Suwarrow and then perhaps

Pukapuka.

Southern Cook Islands  , possible stops would be Rarotonga and perhaps either or both of Aitutaki and Palmerston.

Both northern and southern Cooks, starting in Rarotonga, and continuing to Palmerston, Suwarrow and perhaps Pukapuka.

Rarotonga

is a useful first stop because it is the main center for the Cook

Islands, and provisions can be hard to find in the outer islands.

Whether you stop at the outer islands, in particular Palmerston and

Aitutaki can depend on wind direction and draft — see the notes on the

pages for those islands.

Rarotonga

is a useful first stop because it is the main center for the Cook

Islands, and provisions can be hard to find in the outer islands.

Whether you stop at the outer islands, in particular Palmerston and

Aitutaki can depend on wind direction and draft — see the notes on the

pages for those islands.

 July Pilot Charts Cook Islands

July Pilot Charts Cook Islands

9) OPEN CPN 📍 TURN ON TRACKING 
 SHARE TRACKS 🔗 

 OPEN CPN TRACKING

Once connected to GPS or NMEA - please enable tracking 

Right click on the track

Once you are tracking the yellow line will show your track right click on it and select properties 

properties

You can then save this track or import another one ...

To manage routes click on the Route and Mark Manager Icon on the left 

Import a track

Next 

Import GPX

Navigate to the GPX file you wish to import 

Import GPX

Next activate the track in the ROUTE TAB 

ACTIVATE ROUTE

Next ACTIVATE THE ROUTE and VOILA 

ACtivate

To import GPX tracks from Good Nautical look for the tracks shared on the right bar and download to your device 

View routes

Review route details 

details of route

Download the GPX and import into Open CPN as outlined above 

Import into Open CPN

AND DISPLAY THE ROUTE IN OPEN CPN WITH A SEQUENCE OF SAVE WAYPOINTS

10) MORE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEMINARS  

SAIL TO NEW ZEALAND 
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS 
WITH WEATHER ROUTER EXTRAORDINAIRE
 JOHN MARTIN 

 

https://pacificposse.com/seminars

 

🐢 Galapagos  

 🇵🇫  French Polynesia 

🇨🇰 Cook Islands 🇳🇺 Niue

 🇦🇸 American Samoa 🇼🇸  Samoa 

 🇹🇴 Tonga

🇫🇯 Fiji 

 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 

 🇳🇨 New Caledonia

  🇳🇿 New Zealand, North Island

OCEAN TACTICS | PACIFIC WEATHER ROUTING 💨

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  • For Single passage up to 3,000nm  U$ 250  (approx 25 % off)
  • If you are making more than one passage then seasonal routing  
  • Full Season, (3 x Ocean and 4 x coastal passage routing*)  
    U$ 550  (approx 20 % off)
  • *2x Coastal can be traded for one x Offshore Passage
 

OFFSHORE WEATHER ROUTING Pacific Passage Tactics This allows us to get to know you and your vessel and is a necessary part of all Ocean Tactics engagements. During the lead up to the passage we’ll discuss Comfort Levels for Wind and Wave, Vessel Characteristics and Conditions to expect on passage. Passage Tactics also includes discussion briefings via Line, WhatsApp or Messenger just prior to departure to give you a full understanding of what to expect and detail factors that may influence your tactics on passage. Pacific Departure Planning Picking the right departure goes a long way to having a good passage. We’ll work with you to pick the best weather window for any specified passage based on your personal parameters and that of the vessel as per the answers given when you sign up. Pacific Passage Management Possibly the most important part of the service for a safe and comfortable passage. We make sure you put the vessel in the right place to best take advantage of the weather that’s coming as the passage proceeds. Updates are sent via email and or WhatsApp. Ocean Tactics SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE DEAL For Single passage up to 3,000nm U$ 250 (approx 25 % off) If you are making more than one passage then seasonal routing Full Season, (3 x Ocean and 4 x coastal passage routing*) U$ 550 (approx 20 % off) *2x Coastal can be traded for one x Offshore Passage

 

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Pre Passage Check List and Crew Familiarization

 11) KAVA 🫚

KAVA in the markets in Fiji

KAVA
can be purchased at local markets in Fiji but Kava is alos consumed in
various ways throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia,
Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia and Australia.

 In Fiji, a kava ceremony is a ritual in many remote villages. Fijian families and friends gather together and enjoy Kava together. It is what Fijians commonly refer to as 'Fiji time'. You can ask for a full coconut shell or half shell. KAVA

It
is tradition to present the leader or village chief with a Kava root,
which you can find at any Fijian market. This will show your true
understanding of the Fijian culture and the significance of the kava
ceremony.

The
kava ceremony focuses around the communal Kava tanoa (bowl). Guests sit
in a circle around the bowl which is placed in front of the leader .
The ceremony commences with the actual production of the Kava. The plant
is pounded and the pulp placed into a cloth sack and mixed with water.
The end result is a brownish colored liquid – the Kava gold. It is then
strained and ready for drinking and consumed by the visitors and the
village chief and his entourage.

 Kava aka yaqona, aka grog, is the traditional drink in Fiji. It is a mildly narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed root of the yaqona (pronounced yang-GO-na) strained with water. It is served in a large communal bowl as part of the traditional kava ceremony. When you drink it it morphs into a pleasant, numb feeling around the mouth, lips and tongue, as well as a sense of calm and relaxation. You can ask for a full or half coconut shell Despite the naturally calming effects of the drink, the true experience lies in partaking in the ceremony. Kava is traditionally served as part of a ceremonial atmosphere, most commonly in welcoming guests into a village or on important occasions.

KAVA CEREMONY ETIQUETTE

In
Fiji, a kava ceremony is a ritual in many remote villages. Fijian
families and friends gather together and enjoy Kava together. It is what
Fijians commonly refer to as 'Fiji time'. You can ask for a full
coconut shell or half shell.

 Kava aka yaqona, aka grog, is the traditional drink in Fiji. It is a mildly narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed root of the yaqona (pronounced yang-GO-na) strained with water. It is served in a large communal bowl as part of the traditional kava ceremony. When you drink it it morphs into a pleasant, numb feeling around the mouth, lips and tongue, as well as a sense of calm and relaxation. You can ask for a full or half coconut shell Despite the naturally calming effects of the drink, the true experience lies in partaking in the ceremony. Kava is traditionally served as part of a ceremonial atmosphere, most commonly in welcoming guests into a village or on important occasions.

Kava
aka yaqona, aka grog, is the traditional drink in Fiji. It is a mildly
narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed root of the yaqona
(pronounced yang-GO-na) strained with water. It is served in a large
communal bowl as part of the traditional kava ceremony. When you drink
it it morphs into a pleasant, numb feeling around the mouth, lips and
tongue, as well as a sense of calm and relaxation.

You can ask for a full or half coconut shell

Despite
the naturally calming effects of the drink, the true experience lies in
partaking in the ceremony. Kava is traditionally served as part of a
ceremonial atmosphere, most commonly in welcoming guests into a village
or on important occasions.

"Kaivalagi" is a Fijian word meaning someone "from the land of the foreigners." Its antonym, kaiviti, means "someone from Fiji." It is often used instead of the word "vulagi", meaning foreigner or stranger

 Here are some kaivalagis drinking Kava

Here are some kaivalagis drinking Kava

12) SPEAKING OF KUSTOMS 

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PROTOCOL 

Quintessential South Pacific resorts

Quintessential
South Pacific Posse Parties when 2 Pacific Posse yachts meet it becomes
a South Pacific Posse Party - larger vessel hosts smaller vessel -
smaller  vessels brings something good to share -  

13) CYCLONE 🌀 HOLES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

Mangrove lined rivers are the ultimate cyclone holes as these 10 foot mangroves absorb the energy of strong winds.

 

Mangrove lined rivers are the ultimate cyclone holes as these 4-5 foot mangroves absorb the energy of strong winds.

 

Anchorages
on the North coasts in South Pacific Islands are more susceptible to
surge and devastation. In the Southern hemisphere tropical storms are
called cyclones and rotate in a clockwise direction. 

 Sample Track of Cyclones Gita in '18 and Winston in '16

Apia north Coast of Western Samoa got devastated 

 Sample Track of Cyclones Gita in '18 and Winston in '16

Sample Track of Cyclones Gita in '18 and Winston in '16

A few natural cyclone holes to ponder in the South Pacific

  • Huahine - Society Isands - French Polynesia 
  • Taha'a - Society Isands - French Polynesia 
  • Pago Pago Harbour- Tutuila - American Samoa 
  • Neiafu - Vava'u - Tonga 
  • Suva Harbour - Vitu Levu - Fiji 
  • Savusavu - Vanua Levu - Fiji 
  • Port Denarau River- Vitu Levu - Fiji 
  • Port Sandwich - Malekula - 
  • Vanuatu Oyster Island - Turtle Bay - Espiritu Santo - Vanuatu 
  • Noumea Inner Harbour - New Caledonia 
  • Baie du Carneage - Prony Bay - New Caledonia (pictured below) 

 A few natural cyclone holes to ponder in the South Pacific Huahine - Society Isands - French Polynesia Taha'a - Society Isands - French Polynesia Pago Pago Harbour- Tutuila - American Samoa Neiafu - Vava'u - Tonga Suva Harbour - Vitu Levu - Fiji Savusavu - Vanua Levu - Fiji Port Denarau River- Vitu Levu - Fiji Port Sandwich - Malekula - Vanuatu Oyster Island - Turtle Bay - Espiritu Santo - Vanuatu Noumea Inner Harbour - New Caledonia Baie du Carneage - Prony Bay - New Caledonia (pictured below)

14)  FREE FLEET TRACKING '24 🛰️ 

WITH PREDICT WIND  

 “AND THEY ARE OFF”

 

TRACKING

 

About Tracking:

Designed to give interesting parties  an overview. 
For specific vessel details including their float plan,

latest updates, changes, positions and specific location related

questions please contact each vessel directly.  If you are on

passage let us know and the fleet can monitor your progress.

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Vessels signed up :

  • ADOFRI
  • ASPRO
  • CELT
  • CIRCUITOUS
  • COSMOS
  • CYROLIA
  • DOWNSHIFTING
  • GERTY
  • HALLEY
  • KAHSI
  • KAIKOA
  • LORRAINE_MARIE
  • MAKAE
  • MERSOLEIL
  • MONSOON
  • MV_KARIWA
  • MY DESTINY
  • NANOOK
  • PACIFIC WIND
  • SAILING YACHT O
  • SEAGLUB
  • SONG OF THE SEA
  • SPEED QUEEN
  • SUNRISE
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  • SV_O2
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  • SY_ YAGHAN
  • SY_SAUVAGE
  • TIAMAT
  • VIVA
  • WALKABOUT
  • WARRIOR
  • WHIMSICAL IV
  • WINDSONG

15) FIJI TRACKS   

Location
 

Good Nautical

 

 With many fresh tracks in the Fiji Lau Group and Kadavu added by SY Seaglub everyone is empowered to see this amazing part of Fiji avoiding treacherous reefs and coral heads THANK YOU !

With
many  tracks in the Fiji Lau Group and Kadavu added by SY
Seaglub  everyone is empowered to see this amazing part of
Fiji avoiding treacherous reefs and coral heads

THANK YOU !

PICTURES OF THE WEEK & 🇫🇯 FIJI TRACKS OF THE WEEK

Fulaga Lagoon – Lau Group Fiji – 

 Malokua anchorage  with GPX download link 

https://goodnautical.com/route/fulaga-lagoon-malokua-anchorage

 Fulaga Lagoon – Lau Group Fiji – Malokua anchorage with GPX download link https://goodnautical.com/route/fulaga-lagoon-malokua-anchorage

16) GULF HARBOUR MARINA NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

36°37.23′ S  174° 47.2416′ E

Gulf Harbour

We are pleased to let you know that Gulf Harbour Marina will offer a 10% discount on berthage

plus a Welcome Gift valued at $200 for participants upon arrival at our marina.

Lisa de Ruiter Gulf Harbour Marina

Lisa de Ruiter

Customer Services Manager

Our proximity to Auckland City is another highlight. It’s a short ferry ride, to Auckland City from here. It’s a beautiful, Clean Marina, with no storm water outlet into the area. The clear water attracts marine life like our own resident stingrays which are easily seen around the marina. Dolphins are regular visitors and we have had Orca in the main channel recently. It’s a haven here away from the bustle of Auckland City. So, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, proximity to the vibe of Auckland City, and peace and quiet when you return.

Our proximity to Auckland City is another highlight. It’s a short ferry ride, to Auckland City from here.

It’s a beautiful, Clean Marina, with no storm water outlet into the area.

The clear water attracts marine life like our own resident stingrays which are easily seen around the marina.

Dolphins are regular visitors and we have had Orca in the main channel recently.

It’s a haven here away from the bustle of Auckland City.

So, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, proximity to the vibe of Auckland City, and peace and quiet when you return.

CONTACT

O +64 9 424 6200

🕗 8:00am – 5:00pm, Mon – Fri

M +64 27 250 2611

E: lisa@gulfharbourmarina.co.nz

Yard Office

+64 9 884 9674

🕗 8:00am – 4:30pm, Mon – Fri

https://gulfharbourmarina.co.nz

895 Laurie Southwick Parade, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0930, New Zealand.

MArina
  • AMENITIES
  • ​World class marina facilities
  • 24/7 dockmaster and security service
  • Comprehensive CCTV coverage
  • Proximity to some of New Zealand’s best coastal and island cruising
  • On-site facilities including, power, showers, laundry, wi-fi and pump-out

Within a short  walk of the marina, you’ll find all the amenities you’d expect of a small community:

  •     Supermarket
  •     Liquor store
  •     Takeaways – Indian, Thai, Japanese, fish and chips, bakery
  •     Cafés
  •     Hair, beauty and nail salons
  •     Laundromat
haul out

17)  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  
🏆 
AWARD CATEGORIES 

Pictures of the Week
  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • PACIFIC POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ 
  • SPEEDY AWARD
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔
  • COURAGE AWARD 
courage

 Courage takes on different forms 

Get in

Celebrate your South Pacific Crossing 

18)  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
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19) HISTORIC PORTS ⚓ OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

Russell 🇳🇿 New Zealand

35° 15'47.9"S 174° 07'12.2"E  Russell 🇳🇿  New Zealand 

In  the 1830s, the town of Russell, which was known as Kororāreka until the

1840s, was a lawless town where drinking, brawling, and prostitution

were rife. The town was called ‘the hellhole of the Pacific’. Whaling

ships from around the world would stop at Kororāreka to resupply, and

for their crews to have some rest and recreation.

By the 1830s, Kororāreka had become the biggest whaling port in the

southern hemisphere. Up to 30 ships, many of them American or French,

were anchored there with up to 1000 men ashore. Kororāreka was one of

the first points of contact between Europeans and Māori – a meeting of

cultures that shocked many observers.

 Whalers, seafarers and merchants mixed with adventurers, deserters and escaped convicts from Australia. Prostitution was one of the town’s main industries, and sexual favours were used by Māori in the purchase of many things, including muskets. Three-week marriages were commonly negotiated, and many local Māori women bore the tattoos of their temporary lovers. There were various Christian missionaries in the area. Most were Protestant, but in 1839 some French Catholics, led by Bishop Pompallier, established their headquarters in Kororāreka. The Catholic missionaries left in the 1850s but Pompallier House remains today.

Whalers, seafarers and merchants mixed with adventurers, deserters and escaped

convicts from Australia. Prostitution was one of the town’s main

industries, and sexual favours were used by Māori in the purchase of

many things, including muskets. Three-week marriages were commonly

negotiated, and many local Māori women bore the tattoos of their

temporary lovers.

There were various Christian missionaries in the area. Most were Protestant,

but in 1839 some French Catholics, led by Bishop Pompallier, established

their headquarters in Kororāreka. The Catholic missionaries left in the

1850s but Pompallier House remains today.

fter the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the country’s capital shifted to Auckland. This, along with a number of new levies imposed by the colonial government, caused resentment amongst local Māori. Hōne Heke, the first chief to sign the Treaty, was dismayed to see Māori losing their land and natural resources. In July 1844, he cut down the flagpole he had originally gifted to the British, which stood on a hill above the town. The flagpole was re-erected the following year, only to be cut down three more times. Governor Fitzroy responded by sending troops to Kororāreka and offering a reward for Heke’s capture. In March 1845, Hōne Heke attacked the town with 600 men. The attackers withdrew after one day’s fighting, in which 20 of the 250 defenders were killed. A powder keg exploded as they left Kororāreka, destroying much of the old town. This proved to be the first confrontation in what became the Northern War, which ended with no clear winner after two years of intermittent fighting.

After the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the country’s capital

shifted to Auckland. This, along with a number of new levies imposed by

the colonial government, caused resentment amongst local Māori. Hōne

Heke, the first chief to sign the Treaty, was dismayed to see Māori

losing their land and natural resources.

In July 1844, he cut down the flagpole he had originally gifted to the

British, which stood on a hill above the town. The flagpole was

re-erected the following year, only to be cut down three more times.

Governor Fitzroy responded by sending troops to Kororāreka and offering a

reward for Heke’s capture.

In March 1845, Hōne Heke attacked the town with 600 men. The attackers

withdrew after one day’s fighting, in which 20 of the 250 defenders were

killed. A powder keg exploded as they left Kororāreka, destroying much

of the old town. This proved to be the first confrontation in what

became the Northern War, which ended with no clear winner after two

years  of intermittent fighting.

Today At the northern end of the beachfront is the Duke of Marlborough Hotel, New Zealand’s first licensed bar. Russell’s Christ Church, built in 1836, survived the sacking of Kororāreka in 1845, and still stands today.

 At the northern end of the beachfront is the Duke of Marlborough Hotel,

New Zealand’s first licensed bar. Russell’s Christ Church, built in

1836, survived the sacking of Kororāreka in 1845, and still stands today.

 Russell 🇳🇿 NZ| Several Anchorages in Good Nautical

Russell 🇳🇿  NZ   Several Anchorages in Good Nautical

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  • MARSDEN COVE MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • GULF HARBOUR MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • YACHTING WORLD MARINA PORT VILA VANUATU

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21)  HOIST YOUR FREE BURGEE  

HOIST

Burgees
are  available in French Polynesia starting in March in Nuku Hiva -
for additional location please arrange and pay for a 8 oz envelope to
be shipped to your preferred intl. location 

Marovo Lagoon Anchorages

22)  SOUTH PACIFIC  🇸🇧   TROPHY ANCHORAGE 

 

To safely cruise the Solomons, you really need satellite‑based imagery. If all you have are iWhatsIts, then get Ovital. But if you have a real computer that can attach to a GPS, there are better options. We make our charts from Google Earth (GE) and SAS Planet. They're extremely accurate (maximum errors on the order of 10' or 3m, and most are much better than that) and very high resolution, as we make them at only 2000m elevation (for GE) or zoom level 18 (SAS) to get all the detail they have to offer. It's very comforting to know your charts are exactly correct. Making your own charts (KAPs or mbTiles) is very time and bandwidth consuming (we have a HUGE amount of time and effort invested in ours) but the tools are all free and we show you how on our KAP Files page. Or, we've posted our own KAPs for cruisers to download. These KAPs are huge, and we have to pay extra to provide this service, so we ask for a small donation (or make a large donation ). They cover the entire coastlines of most cruising areas from Micronesia and the Solomons in the east to the Maldives and Chagos. KAPs are a MapMedia format which most computer‑based navigation programs can display. We typically use OpenCPN, a free download, to display our KAPs and mbTiles, and we use a COM‑port splitter to feed our GPS signal to both OpenCPN and SAS (usually displaying ArcGIS or Bing imagery). Displaying both programs side‑by‑side on a wide‑screen display gives the best of both worlds when dodging between coral‑heads. We've also posted our sailing tracks through the Solomon Islands below, along with chart annotations and possible additional anchorages

 

The
Marovo Lagoon is the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. The area is
an exceptional part of the Coral Triangle, in particular for its high
coral and fish diversity which is only comparable to Raja Ampat in
Indonesia. One of its most distinguishing features is its double barrier
reef and island formations.

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
 

🇪🇨 PUERTO AMISTAD MARINA, ECUADOR SPONSORS THE PACIFIC POSSE

 

🇪🇨 PUERTO AMISTAD MARINA, ECUADOR  
SPONSORS THE PACIFIC POSSE

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

South Pacific Posse

 

7) OPEN CPN  TURN ON TRACKING 
AND SHARE TRACKS 


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FLEET UPDATE 2024-02-27

South Pacifc Posse
SUNSET ALERT

“There is neither happiness nor unhappiness in this world; there is only the comparison of one state with another. Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss. It is necessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live.....the sum of all human wisdom will be contained in these two words: Wait and Hope.”

― Alexandre Dumas The Count of Monte Cristo

 

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 
SEASON 4

2024-02-27

TOP NEWS

1) NOTICE OF A RALLY 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4

South Pacific Posse

55 YACHTS ARE ALREADY SIGNED UP  

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
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JOIN NOW 

2) FIGHTING OFF BARNACLE GROWTH ON LONG PASSAGES 

Barnacles

On
long passages it is normal to get some growth including barnacles along
the waterline - life is sticky, but there is a  tip on how to
remove them while underway ... take an old halyard and make stopper
knots every 6 to 8 inches and run it along side your hulls  

links

 run
it along side your hulls for 1/2 hour while underway on each side - the
wave action with knock of the growth along the water line - run when
you are not motoring and on each hull - the sheet will bounce up and
down along the hull and knock of growth mechanically - should not be
longer than your vessel's hull .

knock em off

 

3) MEET THE FLEET  

SY COSMOS 

 MEET THE FLEET SY COSMOS

51/52 year old married couple.  Been sailing the Caribbean for the last few years.  Reside full time in Bonaire.

COSMOS

SY COSMOS 🇺🇸  Christopher & Suzette  – Roberts & Caine Leopard 40′ 43′

CELTCELT
on their way

Prior track from Aruba to Colombia

 

4) BENEFITS OF JOINING THE POSSE 

✔️ Up to date and verified information by fellow yachts 

💰 Save real money at 12+ Marinas with discounts * 

🛰️ Free vessel and fleet tracking courtesy of Predict Wind 

🚩 Free Burgee 

💰 Save with service providers and chandleries  

🕵️ dedicated, experienced and discounted Canal and clearing in  agents 

🗺️ Free aid to navigation 150 Gb OpenCPN satellite charts (mac/pc/android) 

💰 Save Money with a Predict Wind Pro Discount 

🗺️ Free Printable Reference Charts emergency backup to your electronics  

📹 Free Video Seminars on destinations from those who are there 

🌩️ Top weather routing avail by Ocean Tactics at a DISCOUNT

⛵ Community of voyagers all are welcome, kids, single-handers, pets 

⚓ Peer support in emergencies with escalation procedures 

🛈  Fleet Updates via email – free 

🏆 Fun Award Categories 

📍 Free access to GOOD NAUTICAL Anchorage  reports  

☎️ Free Weekly live calls on Mondays via dedicated LINE.me group 

💬 Free 24/7 LINE group channel 

🌊 Benefit from the latest information and prior experience participants 

🔭 Be part of a fleet of sensor for those who come behind you or meet 

🚷 Always priority traffic – for participants by participants 

get your stuff

with
limited resources in the South Pacific it's key to have the posse scout
for resources such as fresh veggies in FP - yes you can do it alone but
information is key -  the collective brain trust of the South
Pacific Posse at work ... they gonna run out of fresh veggies - and they
run out of diesel ... every season...

 

5) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
PARTY SHELTER BAY MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA RECAP

Short video recap of the SPP celebration in Panama 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvAvwj49Aek&feature=youtu.be

https://panamaposse.com/sbrsvp#gallery

An amazing celebration - we apologize we ran out of wristbands !!! 

celebration

Shelter Bay Marina sponsors the Panama and South Pacific Posse 

Celebratiion

Seminars especially how to operate and use OPEN CPN to have a safe passage 

the middle

 

6) EMERGENCY AT SEA 

NUMBERS AND CONTACTS 
SRR 

PANAMA 🇵🇦 

Panama SRR

PANAMA SRR:

Tel: +507 316 0525

oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa

Telephone +507 316 0525

Alternate #’s +507 520 6299

Website http://www.aeronaval.gob.pa/

SRR:

Tel: +507 315 0472

oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa

Alternate #’s

+507 315 0541

+507 524 9438

+507 524 9439

Cell Phone: +507 699 70667

Email

oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa 

COLOMBIA 🇨🇴

Panama SAR

COLOMBIA

Buenaventura Coast Guard Station

Tel: +57 (1) 3692000 ext 12704 / 120707

c3iegub@armada.mil.co

https://www.armada.mil.co

MRCC Pacífico SRR:

Tel: +57 315 731 7401 or +57 316 452 1124

copafnp@armada.mil.co

Telephone +57 315 731 7401 or +57 316 452 1124

Email

copafnp@armada.mil.co

ectmcp01@dimar.mil.co

🇪🇨 ECUADOR 

COLOMBIA

ECUADOR

Tel: +593 4 2480812

Alternate:

+593-4-2321602

coguar@armada.mil.ec

Website https://www.coguar.dirnea.org

Tel: +593-4-2505302

guayaquil_radio@armada.mil.ec

Website http://www.dirnea.org

🇵🇫  FRENCH POLYNESIA

FRENCH POLYNESIA

FRENCH POLYNESIA

SRR FRENCH POLYNESIA –

Organisme d’etudes et de coordination pour la recherche et le sauvetage en mer (SECMAR)

Tel: +33(0)1 42 84 16 06

When should I contact SAR ?

If
you are in distress or need to report an emergency, do NOT send it via
email, contact  The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS) provides a number of additional means for contacting or alerting
SAR authorities. 

TEST YOUR EPIRB AND SET IT OFF IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 

EPIRB. is a small radio transmitter fitted to seagoing vessels. If the vessel were suddenly hit by any disaster, such as sinking, the EPIRB is designed to float free and begin transmission. This is vitally important when the crew has not been able to send a distress message from the vessel's main transmitter.

EPIRB. is a small radio transmitter fitted to seagoing vessels. If the vessel were suddenly hit by any disaster, such as sinking, the EPIRB is designed to float free and begin transmission.   

7) OPEN CPN  X UN-MARKS THE CHART

OpenCPNs chart management  is challenging – to enable sat charts loaded

into the chart library please focus on the "bottom bar" of charts

 OPEN CPN X UN-MARKS THE CHART

The purple chart selection area on the bottom of the charts make the red x
 ( not enabled to display ) 

 Enabling Charts is sometimes hard to identify as there is a tiny red x which indicates which charts are not activated

Enabling Charts is sometimes  hard to identify as there is a tiny red x which indicates which charts are not activated 

 Example here are 2 sources of charts for Isla bona

Example here are sat charts for Isla Bona 

8) MORE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEMINARS  

https://pacificposse.com/seminars

🐢 Galapagos  

 🇵🇫  French Polynesia 

🇨🇰 Cook Islands 🇳🇺 Niue

 🇦🇸 American Samoa 🇼🇸  Samoa 

 🇹🇴 Tonga

🇫🇯 Fiji 

 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 

 🇳🇨 New Caledonia

  🇳🇿 New Zealand, North Island

Kiribati

SET SAILS TOWARDS THE SOUTH PACIFIC ISLES

 9) SEAMAN'S AGREEMENT FOR CREW

crew

Please check out   a copy of a CREW AGREEMENT created by SY ALMA FEROZ from last season 

“OWNER/CO-OWNER/MANAGING OWNER/CAPTAIN’S & SEAFARER/CREW MEMBER/ORDINARY SEAMAN’S AGREEMENT

(version 1.0.2023.03.10 )

… the full agreement lives here >>

SEAMANS AGREEMENT FOR CREW
Crew

avoiding angry crew - as a captain you can set the expectations as to avoid mutiny 

 10)  NEXT ON BOARDING ZOOM CALLS 

Zooms

 NEW VESSELS  ON-BOARDING  ZOOM

   

March 23, 2024

23:00 UTC

16:00 EASTERN TIME

16:00 PANAMA  

15:00 COSTA RICA

14:00 MEXICO  

13:00 PACIFIC TIME

   

 

    Introductions

    Meet your peers

    Values, goals and expectations

    Resources and perks

    Ongoing information

    Participation and involvement

    Social events and   activities

    Check-ins and feedback

    Meet the editor

    Milestones & Awards

    Ongoing learning  

    Q&A

    Blue Sky

Quintessential South Pacific resorts

Quintessential South Pacific Posse Parties 

11) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE '24
 GATHERINGS 🎉 CELEBRATIONS
  

SAVE THE DATE 

SAT AUG 31, 2024 NAWI ISLAND MARINA 🇫🇯 FIJI 

NAWI ISLAND PARTY
EVENT

 16° 46.5716′ S  179° 19.9533′ E –  Nawi Island Savusavu 🇫🇯 Fiji

Eat a roasted pig

Get your roasted pig and free Rum at the party !

12)  FREE FLEET TRACKING '24 🛰️ 

WITH PREDICT WIND  

 “AND THEY ARE OFF”

TRACKING

About Tracking:

Designed to give interesting parties  an overview. 
For specific vessel details including their float plan,

latest updates, changes, positions and specific location related

questions please contact each vessel directly.  If you are on

passage let us know and the fleet can monitor your progress.

https://pacificposse.com/add-to-tracking

Tracking Support 

https://pacificposse.com/tracking-support

Vessels signed up :

Tracking

French Polynesian Currency - get it from the ATM's in the Marquesas 

French Polynesia Currency

13) 1,000+ SOUTH PACIFIC ANCHORAGES 
IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Location
Good Nautical
GOOD NAUTICAL

Full
access to Good Nautical with 1000+ hard to find anchorage data compiled
over the last 13 years by participants and explorers.  Here is
French Polynesia 

Nuku Hiva - Daniels Bay
Daniels Bay

The bay, by sailors is known as Daniels Bay and by the locals as 'HAKATEA'.

Waterfall

A bit of a hike from Daniels Bay but worth the effort to see one of the largest waterfalls in the South Pacific. The Vaipo waterfall cascades down from a height of 1150 feet   springing out from the cliff.


14) NIUE YACHT CLUB 🇳🇺 SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

19° 03.322’S 169° 55.512’W

NIUE

The Niue Yacht Club welcomes the South Pacific Posse with a 20 % discount off mooring fees

Known as the “Biggest Little Yacht Club in the World”

Niue
Yacht Club has 15 moorings available to use. All moorings have been
recently fully inspected, new ropes and shackles fitted where required
and passed as fit for purpose and safe for vessels to use pending seas
conditions. There are a mixture of single and double blocks that will
all accommodate vessels up to 16 metres pending sea conditions. Larger
or heavy vessels should specifically request a double block mooring.

 

NIUE YACHT CLUB

Contact

Email – nyc@niueisland.com

Channel 16 – Niue Radio/Telecom

Arrivals and Departures

On Arrival in Niue

    Pickup the numbered mooring you have been allocated


Ensure you have read and understood the Notice to Mariners HERE –
and are familiar with the Do’s and Don’t’s for Yachties


Every yacht must contact Niue Radio on channel 16 when within
VHF range. This channel is monitored 24 hrs a day and will contact
Customs and Immigration with your details for your check in process.
Please DO NOT come ashore unless instructed by Niue Radio.

    Check-in and check-out times for immigration, customs and biosecurity are as follows:

    o Monday – 9-11 am

    o Tuesday to Friday – 9-10 am & 2-3 pm

    o Saturday & Sunday – 9-10 am & 2-3 pm *by arrangement and subject to staff availability

    Ensure you have your documentation and your vessel ready for inspection.

    o Niue Vessel Report Form

    o Niue Health Declaration 

    o Niue Biosecurity Declaration


Yachts coming onto the mooring field for shelter and repairs
have up to 24 hours to carryout repairs and/or rest before they must
leave or clear through Customs and pay the departure tax of NZ$150pp.


Head to the Visitor information centre, and they can help you
book transport and activities on the island whilst you are here and
enjoy your time in Niue.

On Departure from Niue 

    Ensure all mooring fees have been paid in full

    Present your departure documents for clearing

    Tell your friends what a great time you had in Niue – and come again!

Fees:

There are fees associated with clearance, immigration and biosecurity.

    Clearance NZ$50 per vessel

    Afterhours Customs Clearance NZ$20.00 per vessel. *by arrangement and subject to staff availability.

    Departure Tax NZ$150 per person

o Free if staying less than 24hrs

o Free for under 12’s

 Amenities

    Daily Rubbish removal (Mon-Fri) and destruction

    Vessel clearing costs – government staff and vessel

    Pet clearance costs

    Use of winch

    Wharf storage for dinghys

CHASM

Must see and Do

  • Matapa Chasm
  • Limu Pools
  • Togo Chasm
  • Talava Arches
  • Aviaki Cavs
  • Utuko Beach
  • Hio Beach
  • Opaahi Landing
  • Taoga Niue Museum
  • Palaha Cave
  • Tomb Point
  • Hikulagi Sculpture Park
Reef

15) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  
🏆 
AWARD CATEGORIES 

Pictures of the Week
  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • PACIFIC POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ 
  • SPEEDY AWARD
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔
  • COURAGE AWARD 
Look at the rainbow mom

Look at the South Pacific rainbow mom !

burgee

Pick up your SPP burgee in Nuku Hiva FP

16)  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET COMMUNICATIONS 📣 LINE

fire
  • Monday live LINE calls over IP @ 20:00 UTC
  • Monthly Fleet Updates 
  • 24/7 Chatroom with location sharing / pictures  
  • Emergency Escalation 
  • Local vetted Agents when need 
  • Discounted personalized Weather Routing 

17) HISTORIC PORTS ⚓ OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

Levuka

Levuka is a former capital and town on the eastern coast of the Fijian

island of Ovalau, in Lomaiviti Province. At the census in 2007, the last

to date, Levuka town had a population of 1,131. Levuka was designated a

UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2013, in recognition of the port

town’s exceptional testimony to the late colonial port towns in the

Pacific. 

The modern town of Levuka was founded around 1820 by European settlers and traders as the first modern town in the Fiji Islands, and became an important port and trading post. A disparate band of settlers made up Levuka’s population – traders, missionaries, shipwrights, speculators, and vagabonds, as well as respectable businessmen. The US Exploring Expedition visited in 1840.

The modern town of Levuka was founded around 1820 by European settlers and

traders as the first modern town in the Fiji Islands, and became an

important port and trading post. A disparate band of settlers made up

Levuka’s population – traders, missionaries, shipwrights, speculators,

and vagabonds, as well as respectable businessmen. The US Exploring

Expedition visited in 1840. 

Levuka

Levuka remained the capital of fiji  until 1877, when the

administration was moved to Suva, although the move was not made

official until 1882. 

Levuka Maisonic Hall

This stone shell was the South Pacific’s first Masonic lodge (1875). This

was once Levuka’s only Romanesque building, but it was burnt to a husk

in the 2000 coup by God-fearing villagers. Local Methodists had long

alleged that Masons were in league with the devil and that tunnels led

from beneath the lodge to Nasova House, the Royal Hotel and through the

center of the world to Masonic headquarters in Scotland. This turned out

not to be the case.

Levuka Anchorage

Levuka 🇫🇯 Fiji Anchorage in Good Nautical

18) MEET OUR SPONSORS 

SP symbols
  • PREDICT WIND
  • PANAMA CANAL AGENT ERICK GALVEZ CENTENARIO CONSULTING
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
  • YACHT AGENTS NUKU HIVA
  • SAIL TAHITI
  • OCEAN TACTICS | PACIFIC WEATHER ROUTING
  • SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA
  • DENARAU MARINA FIJI
  • NAWI ISLAND MARINA
  • VUDA POINT MARINA
  • COPRA SHED MARINA FIJI
  • CLOUD 9
  • PUERTO AMISTAD ECUADOR
  • RIVERGATE MARINA AUSTRALIA
  • MARSDEN COVE MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • GULF HARBOUR MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • YACHTING WORLD MARINA PORT VILA VANUATU

Have a drink at cloud 9

Get your free drink at Cloud 9 in Fiji  

SIGN UP NOW

19)  HOIST YOUR FREE BURGEE  

HOIST

Burgees
are  available   in French Polynesia starting in March in
Nuku Hiva - for additional location please arrange and pay for a 8 oz
envelope to be shipped to your preferred intl. location 

20)  SOUTH PACIFIC 🚩 TROPHY ANCHORAGE 

https://sailinghenrietta.com/2017/09/25/suwarrow-cook-islands/
futuna

BEYOND BORA BORA  the pass to the anchorage at  Maupiti 🇵🇫  FP 

calm

DENARAU MARINA 🇫🇯 FIJI 
 SPONSORS THE PACIFIC POSSE

WE OPERATE UNDER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

YOUR VESSEL YOUR CREW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 

South Pacific Posse


Hienghene New Caledonia

FLEET UPDATE 2024-01-27

South Pacifc Posse

SUNSET ALERT

"The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive."

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 
SEASON 4

2024-01-27

TOP NEWS

1) NOTICE OF A RALLY 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SEASON 4

South Pacific Posse

47 YACHTS ARE ALREADY SIGNED UP  

South Pacific Posse Burgee Season 4 '24
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

2) LA NIÑA 
SWITCH MID SEASON 

La Niña impacts

Weather Outlook Through Summer 2024 Sees El Niño Switch back to La Nina. It's not unprecedented, but it is very rare. After going from three straight La Niña winters to an El Niño for the 2023-2024 winter, a quick change back to La Niña for summer 2024 is a very strong likelihood.

How does La Niña affect the South Pacific?

How does La Niña affect the South Pacific? La Niña causes the jet stream to move northward and to weaken over the eastern Pacific. During La Niña, atmospheric pressure increases in the east of the Pacific and lowers in the west. This pressure difference causes trade winds to strengthen. The Pacific waters north of Australia become warmer than normal, as the central and eastern Pacific cools. La Niña occurs when there is an increase in the strength and intensity of trade winds, which then enhances the warm pool in the Western Pacific, causing sea surface temperatures in the Central and Easter Pacific to become cooler resulting in above normal rainfall in the West. The warm ocean around Australia increases moisture in the atmosphere and enhances the chance of rainfall for the northern and eastern parts of the country. It also increases the likelihood of tropical cyclones. During a La Niña event, countries in the Central and South Pacific region, such as Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, and northern Cook Islands will experience below normal rainfall, while countries in the Southwest Pacific, such as parts of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga and Niue will see higher than normal rainfall.

La Niña
causes the jet stream to move northward and to weaken over the eastern
Pacific.  During La Niña, atmospheric pressure increases in the
east of the Pacific and lowers in the west. This pressure difference
causes trade winds to strengthen. The Pacific waters north of Australia
become warmer than normal, as the central and eastern Pacific
cools. 

la nina

La Niña occurs
when there is an increase in the strength and intensity of trade winds,
which then enhances the warm pool in the Western Pacific, causing sea
surface temperatures in the Central and Easter Pacific to become cooler
resulting in above normal rainfall in the West. The warm ocean around
Australia increases moisture in the atmosphere and enhances the chance
of rainfall for the northern and eastern parts of the country. It also
increases the likelihood of tropical cyclones.

During a La Niña event,
countries in the Central and South Pacific region, such as Kiribati,
Nauru,  Tuvalu, and northern Cook Islands will experience below
normal rainfall, while countries in the Southwest Pacific, such as parts
of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, New Caledonia,  Vanuatu,
Fiji, Tonga and Niue will see higher than normal rainfall.

la nina

 

3) MEET THE FLEET  

🚢

MV CELT

 MEET THE FLEET 🚢 MV CELT

We
are Angela and Gerry onboard Celt a Nordhavn 43.  We are Irish but
have lived in the US for more than half our lives.  We are married
40 years and just retired two years ago.  We have traveled the
east coast of the US and the Caribbean down to Grenada and Bonaire,
onward through the Canal.  Presently, we are in Buenadventura on
the Pacific Side of Panama.  We are excited to be part of this
group as we make our way to the South Pacific.

YEA

MV CELT 🇺🇸 Gerry & Angela – Nordhavn 43′

CELT CELT
on their way

MV Celt is on their way and as part of the South Pacific Posse is carrying MANY South Pacific Burgees to the Fleet further afield.

 

4) WEST MARINE PRO DISCOUNT 

FOR THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  

West Marine

Your South Pacific Posse / Good Nautical West Marine Pro discount is 5 -25%

To get your discount please fill this form below – allow 2 weeks …

https://pacificposse.com/westmarine

South Pacific Posse Perk

 

5) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
PARTY SHELTER BAY MARINA  🇵🇦  PANAMA

https://panamaposse.com/sbrsvp
RSVP FOR THIS EVENT

 

6) 24'  SEASON OVERVIEW 

The
South Pacific Posse starts when the last cyclone blows through and
stops before the first cyclone of the following season develops

ROUTE

Dec '23 - Feb '24  PRE - SEASON   
Mar '24 - Oct '24  IN SEASON 

TRANSPARENT FEES 

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7) SAVE THESE DATES -   ZOOM & DESTINATION PLANNING

South Pacific Posse

Sat Feb 3, '24  @ SHELTER BAY MARINA - 16:00 South Pacific Posse route presentation – beyond Bora Bora lie 10000 islands

Mon Feb 5, 24  @ 20:30 UTC  🐢 Galapagos 🗿 Easter Island 🇵🇳  Pitcairn Kiribati

Tue Feb 6, '24   @ 20:30 UTC 🇵🇫  French Polynesia 

Wed Feb 7, '24  @ 20:30 UTC 🇨🇰 Cook Islands 🇳🇺 Niue

Thu Feb 8, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇦🇸 American Samoa 🇼🇸  Samoa 🇼🇫 Wallis & Futuna

Fri Feb 9, '24   @ 20:30 UTC  🇹🇴 Tonga

Sun Feb 11, '24   @ 20:30 UTC  🇫🇯 Fiji 

Mon Feb 12, '24   @ 20:30 UTC 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 

Tue Feb 13, '24   @ 20:30 UTC  🇳🇨 New Caledonia

Wed Feb 14, '24   @ 20:30 UTC  🇳🇿 New Zealand, North Island

Wed Feb 15, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇳🇫 Norfolk Island 🇦🇺 Australia, QLD

Kiribati

SET SAILS TOWARDS THE SOUTH PACIFIC SUNSETS

 8)  NEXT ON BOARDING ZOOM CALLS 

Panama Posse zoom

SATURDAY Jan 27, 2024 ( today ) 
SATURDAY Feb 17th, 2024
 
14:00  PM PACIFIC TIME  
 16:00 PM Mexico City / Costa Rica 
  17:00   PM PANAMA TIME  / ET 

request the zoom link via email from registration@pacificposse.com 

 

  • Values, goals and expectations
  • Resources and perks
  • Ongoing information
  • Participation and involvement
  • Social events and  activities
  • Check-ins and feedback
  • Emergencies 
  • Milestones
    & Awards
  • Ongoing learning  
  • Q&A & Meet the Editor
Quintessential South Pacific resorts

Quintessential South Pacific resorts 

9) SEASON GATHERINGS 🎉 CELEBRATIONS
  

SAVE THE DATE 

SAT AUG 31, 2024 NAWI ISLAND MARINA 🇫🇯 FIJI 

NAWI ISLAND PARTY
RUM PARTY

10) THE ITCZ 

AKA THE DOLDRUMS 

4) MEET THE ITCZ AKA THE DOLDRUMS

The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone, known by sailors as the doldrums or the

calms because of its monotonous windless weather, is the area where the

northeast and the southeast trade winds converge. It hovers near the

thermal equator and its specific position varies seasonally

 Our strategy was to bring enough diesel andready to motor for up to 600 nm. Since it’s pulsates and is hard to pinpoint we eventually turned on the engines in the fading winds below 4 knots of SOG and motored for 425 nm ~2.5 days to get through it

Our strategy was to bring enough diesel and ready to motor for up to 600 nm.

Since it’s pulsates and is hard to pinpoint we eventually turned on the

engines in the fading winds below 4 knots of SOG and motored for 425 nm

~2.5  days to get through it 

Oceania

In addition to heat and glass like conditions it does bring the danger of squalls, and quite strong ones too.

MICROBURSTS

The ITCZ area  can even create micro burst which are very intense and

played a role in the loss of Air France Flight 447 in May of 2009

Squalls are easily visible on radar and the sky itself ( less so at night ) and their general direction can be tracked. The only time we diverted from our rhumb line course was to avoid squalls

Squalls are  visible for us on our radar and the sky itself ( less so at night ) and

their general direction can be tracked. The only time we diverted from

our rhumb line course was to avoid squalls 

Even when the ITCZ is present, however, it is constantly moving and changing in intensity. It varies from 3° N to 10° N. It can be anywhere from 50 to 300 miles wide. The dousing we got with one of these squalls was also a welcoming source of delicious fresh water and clean decks.

Even when the ITCZ is present, however, it is constantly moving and changing

in intensity. It varies from 3° N to 10° N. It can be anywhere from 50

to 300 miles wide. The dousing we got with one of these squalls was also

a welcoming source of delicious fresh water and clean decks 

11) 1,000+ SOUTH PACIFIC ANCHORAGES 
IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Location
Good Nautical
GOOD NAUTICAL

Full
access to Good Nautical with 1000+ hard to find anchorage data compiled
over the last 12 years by participants and explorers.  

Hienghene

Routes through reefs  are also avail in GPX format in Good Nautical 
here
is the venerable and tricky  pass  to be validated to Marina
de Hienghene in 🇳🇨 New Caledonia ( Cyclonehole ) 

Hienghene

Hienghène's
renowned Poule Couveuse (Brooding Hen) rock formation sits on one side
of the entrance to Baie de Hienghène, facing the Sphinx on the
other. 

12) PASSAGE 🛠️ PREPARDENESS 

ROPES

RUNNING RIGGING AND CHAFE MITIGATION ON LONG PASSAGES

From the Rigger: There are many ways to extend the life of your rope. Here are some of our favorites…

End-for-Ending
This very simple solution is definitely under-utilized. Simply flip
your rope around end-for-end to vary stress and abrasion points. For
example, the end of the jib sheet attached to the sail becomes the end
in the cockpit. And as you end-for-end each rope, take the opportunity
to visually inspect the entire length for damage and uneven wear.

Chafe points
– It is so sad to see perfectly good rope chafed at one spot (Murphy’s
Law: usually in the middle). And when there is chafing, people often fix
the rope without addressing the source of the chafe. Look for points
along the path of your ropes that are likely to cause chafing. Are
fairleads well-greased and running smoothly? Are metal chafe points
protected with tape, leather, plastic or cloth? And be proactive…

Technora® chafe sleeve to the section of rope that passes through your clutches. 

Consider applying “millionaire’s tape
to abrasion points along the length of your rope. This high pressure,
low-friction tape comes in a variety of materials, widths and colors.
PROtect Tape® and 3M®, which can be purchased by the foot or by
the roll.

Sky Your Halyards
(intentionally!) – If you want to extend the life of your halyards, do
what the serious racers do… sky your halyards. Carefully attach a
retrieval line to each halyard (or you might be climbing your mast),
then pull the halyards into the mast to protect them from exposure to
sun and heavy weather. Just to be on the safe side, we suggest that you
do not use the releasable part of a shackle to sky your halyards.

Cleaning
– limit the cleaning of your rope to a fresh water rinse to remove salt
particles and loose dirt. If you must use a cleaning solution, stick
with a small amount of a very mild detergent in warm water and
rinse it well. Avoid contact with anything stronger, especially in the
earlier years when the rope still has the coatings and lubricants
applied by the manufacturer. Then simply lay the rope out to dry. Never use bleach.

Storage
– We suggest that you neatly coiling your rope for storage and hang it
by an endpoint. Rope stored on the ground is more likely to collect
moisture and dirt. Make sure that your rope is stored dry to avoid
mildew and rotting. Avoid kinks and knots which can weaken the fibers in
the rope. If possible, store your rope in a shady spot out of direct
sunlight. Avoid contact with chemicals such as leaking hydraulic fluid,
gasoline, oil, acids, etc.

Protect Rope ends
Splice where possible. Proper splicing   creates less stress on
your rope than standard knots which weaken rope fibers. Consider adding Dyneema®
chafe sleeve to the working end of your rope. Use halyard balls at the
end of your spinnaker halyards to prevent over tightening.

Overload
– Make sure that the rope you select is adequately rated for the job at
hand. Overloading your rope can result in excessive stretching,
diameter reduction & hardening.

Overheat
– Rope manufacturers, warns that synthetic rope is very susceptible to
heat, including heat cause by friction. Rope that exceeds 250 degrees or
is too hot to touch is likely to be compromised.  

Yachts and safety

13) FREE FLEET TRACKING '24 
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Tracking

 About Tracking:

Designed to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel details including their float plan,
latest updates, changes, positions and specific location related
questions please contact each vessel directly.  If you are on
passage  all of us and the fleet can monitor your progress.

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🕵️ dedicated, experienced and discounted agents

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📹 Free Video Seminars on destinations from those who are there

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⛵ Community of voyagers all are welcome, kids, single-handers, pets

⚓ Peer support in emergencies with escalation procedures

🛈  Fleet Updates via email – free

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A lot of fun with fellow cruisers in remote locations - meet the locals 

16)  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET COMMUNICATIONS 📣 

Starlink
  • Monday live LINE calls over IP @ 20:00 UTC
  • Monthly Fleet Updates 
  • 24/7 Chatroom with location sharing / pictures  
  • Emergency Escalation 
  • Local vetted Agents when need 
  • Discounted personalized Weather Routing 

Vanuatu Women's Water Music

 

The
performers of the Vanuatu Women’s Water Music group hail from the
remote northern tropical islands of Vanuatu. They travel the world
performing the Na Mag and Ne Lang dances as a prelude to the mystical
water music, dressed in their traditional costumes of Gaua and Mere Lava
made from flowers and leaves, coconuts and pandanus.

 

Their
performance is truly mesmerizing as they reimagine the old with
contemporary expressions of Matto - bringing together traditional beats
and rhythms with ukulele-led melodies and soaring vocal harmonies. 

water music

17) THE HAKA

HAKA

Meaning of the Haka

Traditionally,
the Haka was performed by warriors before a battle, proclaiming their
strength and prowess in order to intimidate the opponent. The fierce
display was meant to showcase the tribe's unity and readiness for
battle.

Today,
the Haka is performed on many occasions and is used to express
collective emotions. It can be an expression of celebration, welcome, or
respect at gatherings and special occasions.

Many
Hakas tell a story or convey a specific message. The words, movements,
and rhythms are carefully chosen to reflect the particular emotions and
messages the group wishes to convey.

The
Haka also has a spiritual aspect for the Māori people, connecting them
to their ancestors and the land. The performance is often seen as a link
between the past and the present, a way of honoring ancestors and
continuing their traditions.

For
the Māori, the Haka is a powerful expression of cultural identity and
pride. It is an essential part of their heritage and a living tradition
that continues to evolve while maintaining its historical roots.

It
is a profound cultural expression that encompasses rhythm,
storytelling, emotion, and heritage. Its performance is a deeply moving
experience, both for the participants and for those who witness it,
encapsulating the spirit, history, and values of the Māori people.

HAKA

Rhythm of the Haka

 The
Haka is characterized by synchronized, rhythmic chanting,
body-slapping, and vigorous movements. The rhythm is often dictated by
the words of the chant and is punctuated by sharp, synchronized
movements by the performers.

 The
Haka incorporates a range of vocal techniques, from deep grunts to
high-pitched yells. This variation in tone and pitch contributes to the
rhythm and intensity of the performance.

 Participants
often use their bodies as instruments, slapping their chests, thighs,
or hands in time with the chant. This body percussion adds to the
rhythmic element of the Haka and heightens its physical intensity.

 Strategic
pauses and moments of silence are also integral to the Haka’s rhythm.
These moments can heighten anticipation and emphasize the power of the
subsequent actions or words.

HAKA

18) MEET OUR SPONSORS 

CLoud SPonsors
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  • SAIL TAHITI
  • OCEAN TACTICS | PACIFIC WEATHER ROUTING
  • SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA
  • DENARAU MARINA FIJI
  • NAWI ISLAND MARINA
  • VUDA POINT MARINA
  • COPRA SHED MARINA FIJI
  • CLOUD 9
  • PUERTO AMISTAD ECUADOR
  • RIVERGATE MARINA AUSTRALIA
  • MARSDEN COVE MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • GULF HARBOUR MARINA NEW ZEALAND
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  “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

― Helen Keller

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 
SEASON 4

2023-12-01

SIGN UP FOR THE '24 SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE
South Pacific Posse
ROUTE

 

1) WELCOME TO THE 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
SEASON 4

A
new South Pacific Posse is forming over the next few months. For many
it's been in the planning stages for years, for others it will be a spur
of the moment to participate. A 3,000+nm ocean crossing and subsequent
4,000+ nm of island hopping will be the future for some of the most
adventurous sailors in the world.

Our
mission is to support you in this endeavor with facts, seminars,
up-to-date information, tracking, shared experiences, communications and
create a self-supportive fleet.

The South Pacific Posse has no set schedule. Join whenever you are ready.
Most vessels will leave from the Americas between February and April.

It
is not a race, there is no prize for being fastest. We value your
safety, your happiness and the ability to proceed further too much, to
put you in such time-based predicaments.

Making landfall in paradise will be your ultimate reward and will change your life forever.  

Please hoist your South Pacific Posse burgees.

- Captain Dietmar 

South Pacific Posse Burgee Season 4 '24

 

2) 24'  SEASON OVERVIEW 

Dec '23 - Feb '24  PRE - SEASON   
Mar '24 - Oct '24  IN SEASON 

The
South Pacific Posse starts when the last cyclone blows through and
stops before the first cyclone of the following season develops

South Pacific Posse

3) SAVE THESE DATES -   ZOOM DESTINATION PLANNING

South Pacific Posse

Sat Feb 3, '24 @ SHELTER BAY MARINA - 13:00 SPP Route Seminar 

Mon Feb 5, 24 @ 20:30 UTC  🐢 Galapagos 🗿 Easter Island 🇵🇳  Pitcairn Kiribati

Tue Feb 6, '24  @ 20:30 UTC 🇵🇫  French Polynesia 

Wed Feb 7, '24  @ 20:30 UTC 🇨🇰 Cook Islands 🇳🇺 Niue

Thu Feb 8, '24 @ 20:30 UTC  🇦🇸 American Samoa 🇼🇸  Samoa 🇼🇫 Wallis & Futuna

Fri Feb 9, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇹🇴 Tonga

Sun Feb 11, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇫🇯 Fiji 

Mon Feb 12, '24  @ 20:30 UTC 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 

Tue Feb 13, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇳🇨 New Caledonia

Wed Feb 14, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇳🇿 New Zealand, North Island

Wed Feb 15, '24  @ 20:30 UTC  🇳🇫 Norfolk Island 🇦🇺 Australia, QLD

Vanuatu Land Diving

Land diving in South Pentecost 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

 4)  ONBOARDING ZOOM CALLS 

Sat Dec 23rd, 2023
Sat Jan 20th, 2024 
Sat Feb 17th, 2024
 
14:00  PM PACIFIC TIME  -  16:00 PM Mexico City -  17:00   PM PANAMA TIME 

  • Introductions
  • Meet
    your peers
  • Values, goals and expectations
  • Resources and perks
  • Ongoing information
  • Participation and involvement
  • Social events and  activities
  • Check-ins and feedback
  • Emergencies 
  • Milestones
    & Awards
  • Ongoing learning  
  • Q&A & Meet the Editor
Kiribati

5) EVENTS, GATHERINGS AND CELEBRATIONS
 🎉 

SAT FEB 3, 2024 SHELTER BAY MARINA 🇵🇦 PANAMA

OCEANPOSSE

SAT AUG 31, 2024 NAWI ISLAND MARINA 🇫🇯 FIJI 

NAWI ISLAND PARTY
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6) PLENTYFUL RESOURCES 
⚓ 

10,000 ISLANDS BEYOND BORA BORA

open cpn

LARGE SATELLITE CHARTS FOR THE ENTIRE SOUTH PACIFIC AVAILABLE TO PARTICPANTS  6 months of work done for you !

  •     🇪🇨 Galapagos ↴ 19 Gb
  •     🇨🇱 Chile Pacific Islands ↴ 305 Mb
  •     🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna ↴ 284 Mb
  •     🇻🇺 Vanuatu ↴ 12.0 Gb
  •     🇹🇴 Tonga ↴ 6.0 Gb
  •     🇹🇰 Tokelau ↴ 252 Mb
  •     🇼🇸 Samoa  ↴ 3.6 Gb
  •     🇳🇫 Norfolk Island ↴ 75 Mb
  •     🇳🇺 Niue ↴ 331 Mb
  •     🇳🇨 New Caledonia ↴ 25.1 Gb
  •     🇰🇮 Kiribati ↴ 4.9 Gb
  •     🇵🇫 FP Tuamotus ↴ 12.04 Gb
  •     🇵🇫 FP Society-Islands ↴ 4.1 Gb
  •     🇵🇫 FP Marquesas ↴ 1.2 Gb
  •     🇵🇫 FP Gambiers ↴ 320 Mb
  •     🇵🇫 FP Australs ↴ 350 Mb
  •     🇫🇯 Fiji ↴ 22.2 Gb
  •     🇨🇰 Cook_Islands ↴ 540 Mb
  •     🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands ↴ 54.7 Mb
  •     🇳🇿 NZ – North Island (Northern Part) ↴ 8.82 Gb 
  •          a.m.o.
Oceania

7) 1,000+ SOUTH PACIFIC ANCHORAGES 
IN GOOD NAUTICAL 

Location
Good Nautical
GOOD NAUTICAL

Full
access to Good Nautical with 1000+ hard to find anchorage data compiled
over the last 12 years by participants and explorers 

ROUTES

Save Routes through reefs are also avail in GPX format in Good Nautical 

8) YACHT 🛠️ PREPARDENESS 

VUDA POINT MARINA

 YOUR VESSEL – YOUR CREW – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

 

At a very high level here is what you WILL need  !

  • Seaworthy vessel well equipped, tested, rig and com checks and ready to go capable of voyaging up to 3,000 nm without assistance between stops
  • Experienced skipper and competent crew
  • Water ( 3 liters pppd ) and Provisions 
  • Functioning one to one and one to many communications gear with backup(s) 
  • Tracking device w backup 
  • Autopilot or Windvane
  • Money and Credit Cards 
  • Time
  • Vessel Documentation 
  • Passports
  • Vaccination Records
  • IF you have a Pet international Chip and Vaccination Records
  • Emergency Gear 

For a more extensive list follow this link https://pacificposse.com/requirements

Yachts

9) FREE FLEET TRACKING '24 
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Tracking

 About Tracking:

Designed to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel details including their float plan,
latest updates, changes, positions and specific location related
questions please contact each vessel directly.  If you are on
passage  all of us and the fleet can monitor your progress.

https://pacificposse.com/add-to-tracking

Landfall Bay

10) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  
🏆 
AWARD CATEGORIES 

MANA
  • BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 
  • PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • PACIFIC POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔
  • MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 
  • HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 
  • SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 
  • GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ 
  • SPEEDY AWARD
  • GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  
  • BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔
  • COURAGE AWARD 
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BENEFITS FOR YOU, YOUR YACHT & YOUR CREW

✔️ Up to date and verified information by fellow yachts

📊 Focused on facts, not opinions or unsolicited advice

💰 Save real money at 12 Marinas with discounts

🛰️ Free vessel and fleet tracking courtesy of Predict Wind

🚩 Free Burgee

💰 Save with service providers and chandleries

🕵️ dedicated, experienced and discounted agents

🗺️ Free aid to navigation 150 Gb OpenCPN satellite charts (mac/pc/android)

💰  Save Money on parts with a Westmarine Pro Discount

💰 Save Money with a Predict Wind Pro Discount

🗺️ Free Printable Reference Charts emergency backup to your electronics

📹 Free Video Seminars on destinations from those who are there

🌩️ Top weather routing discount by Ocean Tactics and Seminars

⛵ Community of voyagers all are welcome, kids, single-handers, pets

⚓ Peer support in emergencies with escalation procedures

🛈  Fleet Updates via email – free

🏆 Fun Award Categories

📍 Free access to GOOD NAUTICAL 1,500 + South Pacific Anchorages

☎️ Free Weekly live calls on Mondays via dedicated LINE.me group

💬 Free 24/7 LINE group channel from now – December ’23

🌊 Benefit from the latest information and prior experience participants

🔭 Be part of a fleet of sensor for those who come behind you or meet

🚷 Always priority traffic – for participants by participants

a.m.o. >> 

parties

A lot of fun with fellow cruisers in remote locations - dress up for Halloween in Tonga 🇹🇴

12)  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET COMMUNICATIONS 📣 

Starlink
  • Monday live LINE calls over IP @ 20:00 UTC
  • Monthly Fleet Updates 
  • 24/7 Chatroom with location sharing / pictures  
  • Emergency Escalation 
  • Local vetted Agents when need 
  • Discounted personalized Weather Routing 
land drawing

Sand Drawing: A
rich and dynamic graphic tradition has developed as a means of
communication among the members of some 80 different language groups
inhabiting the central and northern islands of Vanuatu. The drawings
also function as mnemonic devices to record and transmit rituals,
mythological lore and a wealth of oral information about local
histories, cosmologies, kinship systems, song cycles, farming
techniques, architectural and craft design, and choreographic patterns.

13)  MEET THE FLEET

HEADS
Chris

Captain Chris on SY Seaglub currently in Fiji  once again will be the Lead vessel 

At Anchor

SY Seaglub anchored at Namotu / Cloudbreak 🇫🇯 FIJI 

SEAGLUB Chris

14) THE ACCURACY OF A CLOCK 

John Harrison's H4 marine chronometer

John Harrison's
H4 marine chronometer holds a significant place in maritime history,
marking a pivotal moment in the age of exploration and navigation. 

Challenge  Prior
to the H4, determining longitude at sea was hazardous and imprecise.
The inability to accurately gauge a ship's east-west position led to
numerous maritime disasters. Harrison's invention directly addressed
this critical issue.

Innovation Harrison's
H4 chronometer was a groundbreaking invention in the 18th century. It
was the first timekeeping device accurate enough to be used for
calculating longitude at sea, a problem that had plagued sailors for
centuries.

Details
The H4 differed greatly from its predecessors (H1, H2, H3) in design
and functionality. It was much smaller, resembling a large pocket watch,
and utilized a fast-beat balance wheel that significantly improved its
accuracy.

Longitude Prize
Harrison's work was partly motivated by the Longitude Act of
1714, which offered a substantial prize for anyone who could devise a
practical method for precisely determining a ship's longitude. The
creation and success of the H4 were instrumental in Harrison eventually
claiming this prize.

 Impact  The
H4 didn't just solve a navigational problem; it revolutionized
long-distance sea travel, making it safer and more reliable. This had
profound implications for global trade, exploration, and the expansion
of empires.

 Display Today,
Harrison's H4 chronometer is often showcased in museums as a testament
to human ingenuity and the quest to master the oceans. Its story
continues to inspire and fascinate those interested in maritime history
and the science of navigation.

The Harrison clocks

Harrison presented the H1 in 1735

15) MEET OUR SPONSORS 

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  • PREDICT WIND
  • PANAMA CANAL AGENT ERICK GALVEZ CENTENARIO CONSULTING
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
  • YACHT AGENTS NUKU HIVA
  • SAIL TAHITI
  • OCEAN TACTICS | PACIFIC WEATHER ROUTING
  • SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA
  • DENARAU MARINA FIJI
  • NAWI ISLAND MARINA
  • VUDA POINT MARINA
  • COPRA SHED MARINA FIJI
  • CLOUD 9
  • PUERTO AMISTAD ECUADOR
  • RIVERGATE MARINA AUSTRALIA
  • MARSDEN COVE MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • GULF HARBOUR MARINA NEW ZEALAND
  • YACHTING WORLD MARINA PORT VILA VANUATU

Weather routing
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16)  HOIST YOUR FREE BURGEE  

HOIST

Burgees
will be available at the Panama Kick off event in February /
Barra MX & PVYC event in Mexico in December and in French
Polynesia starting in March - for additional location please arrange and
pay for a 8 oz envelope to be shipped to your preferred intl.
location 

wilson

cast away without a burgee .... 

Forestry beach

Forestry Beach 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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November 7, 2023

SPP

"It is the top of the ninth inning and humanity is hitting nature hard.  But everyone must remember that nature bats last.” 

- An old saying documented by Paul R. Ehrlich 

Pacific Posse Class sof '23

TOP NEWS  

  1. PICTURES OF THE WEEK 
  2. UPCOMING SEMINAR THIS MONTH
  3. PACIFIC POSSE AWARDS
  4. THE EXCEPTIONAL SPP CLASS OF '23
  5. A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU 
  6. SY SEAGLUB  FOR SALE IN FIJI
  7. REGISTER FOR SPP ’24
  8. BENEFITS FOR YOU, YOUR YACHT & YOUR CREW
  9. FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL
  10. MEET OUR SPONSORS
     

1)  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

END OF THE SEASON

END OF THE SEASON
Just hauled out at Apataki Carenage for season 

SY PISCIS - Mary & Kevin - Antares 44e’

 2) UPCOMING SEMINAR THIS MONTH

PREDICT WIND & OCEAN POSSE

PredictWind App ZOOM SEMINAR THU Nov 16 2023

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Zoom Meeting

12:00-13:30 PACIFIC TIME

PREDICT WIND

The PredictWind App and Website are designed for use on cellular and wifi networks. View high resolution forecasts on your mobile, tablet or computer.

Available on iOS and Android.

Forecasts                                Tools

Daily Briefing                                                          Weather Routing

Tables                                                                      Departure Planning

Graphs                                                                     Ocean Data

Wind                                                                         Local Knowledge

Gust                                                                          Observations

Cape                                                                         Validation

Wave                                                                        GPS Tracking

Rain                                                                          YB Tracking

Cloud                                                                        Forecast Alerts

Isobar                                                                       AIS Data

Air Temp                                                                  GMDSS Map

Sea Temp

Solunar

Zoom link to  this free and highly informative Panama Posse seminar

https://oceanposse.com/events/predict-wind-ocean-posse-weather-routing-while-under-way/

3) PACIFIC POSSE AWARDS
🏆

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT AWARD

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT

 SY WANDERLUST 🇺🇸 Kristin & Fabio Seawind 52′

WANDERLUST FabioWANDERLUST KristiWANDERLUST Crew

CAPTAIN RON AWARD

SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE CAPTAIN RON AWARD

 SY SAOIRSE  🇸🇪  Tomas -  Dufour 40 e’

SAOIRSE Tomas

GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

SY ROLLING STONES  🇺🇸 Geoff, Meghan & crew - Leopard 45′

Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Rolling Stones

THE COURAGE AWARD

COURAGE AWARD

SY FLITE DECK 🇺🇸 Katie -  Seawind 1160 Lite 38′

SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION AWARD

SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION AWARD

SY  DREAMER 🇺🇸 Caliber 40lrv’ -  David & Gerne & Crew

DREAMER CrewDREAMER GerneDREAMER David

UNINVITED VISITOR AWARD

UNINVITED VISITOR AWARD

SY PISCES 🇺🇸  Mary & Kevin - Antares 44′

PISCIS-Mary

PICTURE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Picture of the Year Award

SY GLADAN  🇵🇱  Giancarlo & Paola - Lagoon 44′

Gladan GiancarloGladan Paola

4) THE EXCEPTIONAL SPP CLASS OF '23

South Pacific Posse '23

Esteemed Captains, Skippers and Crews of the 2023 South Pacific Posse,

South Pacific Posse '23

5)  A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU 

As we battened down the hatches and prepare for the cyclone season, bringing the 2023 South Pacific Posse to a close, I find myself once again inspired and humbled.

A heartfelt salute to the courage, resilience, and unbreakable spirit you've shown.

This year’s rally wasn't just sunsets and smooth sailing; it tested your prowess in ways that only life on the sea can. It's the grit, the reality of the South Pacific ever moving highs, multiple cultures you encountered,  equipment issues and malfunctions you overcame that make the calmer days sweeter and the bonds between the South Pacific Posse fleet - stronger.

A momentous acknowledgment goes to SY Rolling Stones for their exceptional  rescue of all souls onboard Rain Dancer. Your heroic act epitomizes the spirit of community and skill that we hold dear in the South Pacific Posse. It's a vivid reminder that while the sea may be untamed, the bonds that link sailors are ...  unsinkable. 

We also thank our sponsors, partners and sponsorship  marinas for providing crucial and well operating sanctuaries. These harbor masters, staff, and marina owners have been nothing but supportive of our enterprise, echoing our values of community and adventure.

Now, as we prepare to lay low for the cyclone season, it's important to remember that this is a seasonal interlude providing you respite to mend your sails and prepping your vessel for next season. You'll be back, charting new courses and seeking new horizons as soon as the elements allow. In the meantime, we welcome your reflections and suggestions. Your voice helps shape what the South Pacific Posse will become as it grows and evolves.

To every captain, crew member, admiral and vessel that made this year's rally a tapestry of challenges, and triumphs—thank you.  

Fair winds and following seas, until our hulls meet down the line.

Respectfully.

Captain Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi 

DietmarCARINTHIA suzanneCARINTHIA Maxi

6) SY SEAGLUB  FOR SALE IN FIJI

1999 Hylas 46 – SEAGLUB – $290,000 USD

SEAGLUB FOR SALE IN FIJI

This 1999 Hylas 46 is a beautiful world voyager in amazing, turn-key condition. She is completely equipped for comfortable cruising under any conditions as well as living aboard. It is no wonder that the Hylas 46 is such a popular choice for modern cruising couples.

This is an extremely sought-after vessel. Designed by the renowned German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine, this luxurious-center cockpit, two-stateroom vessel with a longer waterline and beam carried aft, improves sailing performance, comfort at sea and interior volume. The Hylas 46 has the accommodations you want with all the characteristics that make sailing safe, easy and very enjoyable.

This particular Hylas 46 has had only two owners and has been meticulously maintained evidenced by an excel spreadsheet maintenance log book dating back to 2001. SeaGlub is cutter rigged and complete with new in 2020 B&G radar, autopilot and navigation electronics, Selden in-mast mainsail electric furling system, Furlex headsail furler, Harken staysail furler (new 2023), cockpit enclosure, watermaker, electric toilet, Dometic 16,000btu air conditioning system with reverse-cycle heat, dedicated compressors for refrigerator and freezer, dinghy on arch with electric lift winch, flatscreen TV and Fusion stereo sound system, and more. With a 64 hp Yanmar diesel and added 180 amp secondary house alternator, an 8kw Fisher Panda genset, 1,000 watts of solar and a 350 watt Superwind wind generator, SeaGlub is equipped with abundant sources for power generation.

The Hylas 46 has a wonderful aft owner’s private stateroom and ensuite, plus a lovely pullman berth stateroom on the port side with large head forward for guests. The walkthrough galley to starboard is classic with huge top and front-loading fridge and freezer, four-burner stove/oven, incredible counter space, and the galley is safe and secure when sailing or at anchor. The navigation station is on the port side. The salon and the entire interior is pleasing with varnished teak joinery and custom upholstery. The cabin house has generous windows to create a light and bright interior. Custom cabinetry provides even more storage and makes the vessel extremely liveable!

The numerous hatches have screens in the fore and aft staterooms. The quality and luxury is apparent and you will appreciate the attractive appointments from the high-quality fixtures to the all-LED lighting throughout the boat.

SEAGLUB

For more information, please contact:

36 Degrees NZ

Rob Hielkema robbs@36degrees.nz

https://www.36degrees.nz/yacht-boat-sales-auckland-new-zealand/boat/hylas-46

SEAGLUB Chris

 SY  SEAGLUB 🇺🇸  CHRIS – HYLAS 46′ 

7)  REGISTER FOR SPP ’24

Pre-Season Dec ’23 – Feb 24′ Active Season Mar ’24 – Oct 24′
EARLY REGISTRATION '24 SEASON 4 
SAVE $ 50  

Pre-Season Dec ’23 – Feb 24′

Active Season Mar ’24 – Oct 24′

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8) BENEFITS FOR YOU, YOUR YACHT & YOUR CREW

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9) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL

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Rapa Nui

10)  MEET OUR SPONSORS

  • PREDICT WIND
  • PANAMA CANAL AGENT ERICK GALVEZ 
  • YACHT AGENTS GALAPAGOS
  • YACHT AGENTS NUKU HIVA
  • SAIL TAHITI
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