Bocas del Toro Mini-Surf Season Is Here With Two Major Competitions During July
Bocas del Toro’s mini-season of surf is in full swing; great timing for two back-to-back competitions! Every late June to August, the Caribbean side of Panama experiences “Verano de San Juan” (San Juan Summer), with weather conditions that create epic swells that match Bocas’ “main” surf season. It’s the perfect opportunity for an uncrowded Bocas […]
Keeping the Dream Alive: Why Bocas International Deserves Our Support
“Panama A Tropical Dream” is the new official title of this movement and its first move has been the production of Bocas del Toro’s annual bodyboarding festival. Debuting in 2022 as “Bocas Invitacional,” the event is now known as Bocas International. Artículo en español “We changed the name to avoid confusion. With the original name, […]
Skateboards For Hope Reaches Bocas del Toro
“Skateboarding is used as a tool to give socioeconomically disadvantaged children the opportunity to achieve their goals and rise above poverty.” – Skateboards For Hope July 13, 2023 Surrounded by artwork and 45 brightly painted skateboards with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, it was an epically positive morning at the newly opened Buenas Cafe […]
Filthy Friday and Bocas FC: Investing in Talent, Illuminating Bocas del Toro Worldwide
April 29, 2024 marks the birthdate of an exciting collaboration that combines party entertainment with sports marketing in Bocas del Toro. A press conference was held where Filthy Friday officially announced its sponsorship of Bocas Fútbol Club (Bocas FC), becoming the first and only sponsor of the team from the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. […]
The Future Leaders of the Island are Playing and Learning with Bocas Chess
Club Academia Bocas Chess is a chess club and a non-profit sport organization, established at the Colegio Multicultural Dr. Andrés Culiolis Bayard school. Nota original en español The club was established thanks to 25 members of the Bocas community, and a selected board of directors: President Carlos Cabrera , Secretary Joel Sanz, Treasurer Elizabeth Lewis […]
Bocas Invitacional: Celebrating Culture Through Sports and Music!
We’re thrilled to announce the third edition of Bocas Invitacional, the only bodyboarding festival in Central America that brings together the best local and international athletes. From March 4th to March 10th, 2024, Bocas del Toro will be the epicenter of surfing and fun with an event that highlights cultural value through sports, music, and […]
Introducing Cayuco Torque! The Bocas del Toro Water Sport Scene Continues to Evolve
Introducing Cayuco Torque! The Bocas del Toro Water Sport Scene Continues to Evolve Bocas del Toro’s original Cayuco team will forever be Cayuco Paunch. Founded in 2016, the ladies of Paunch are two time winners of the Club de Remos Balboa (CREBA) Ocean 2 Ocean Race; a three day trek across the Panama Canal. Being […]
The Massification of Basketball in Bocas del Toro!
The “massification of basketball” in Bocas del Toro! Another successful sport activity for the island’s youth. It is always good news when the community comes together to train with the next generation. What is so good about it? Athletic skills, discipline, exercise, coordination, friendship, sportsmanship, teamwork and a whole lot of fun- that’s what! This […]
Cayuco Paunch is Back for More
Bocas del Toro’s first and only cayuco team is back in a big way; winning first place in their first race at the Regata Amador! If the 2017 national champions are working to repeat their success, then they are off to a great start! So, what is “Cayuco” anyway? This excerpt from our 2016 article […]
Bocas Invitational: A Tropical Dream
The Bocas Invitational is the first international bodyboarding festival in Panama. It will be held at Bluff Beach from February 15-19 with a prize pool will be worth $15,000 USD, divided between the male and female categories. During the event, DJs, international artists and local bands will perform every day at Bluff Beach, also in […]
The Third Annual Bocas del Toro Regatta is Coming
The Third Annual Bocas del Toro Regatta is Coming! Once a year the sailing community of Bocas del Toro gets together for a friendly race. The event is coordinated and hosted by the Bocas Marina. This year’s regatta will take place on Sunday, February 20th. It will begin around noon with the starting line being […]
Youth Boxing Fundraiser A Success!
The youth boxing fundraiser held January 22, 2022 at Tequila Republic was a smashing success! Almost all of the t-shirts were sold, the knockout punch beverage was a hit and with all the sales and donations together: $2,897 was raised, very close to our $3,000 goal. All proceeds go to benefit the trip expenses for […]
Support Salazar to Represent Bocas del Toro in the Dominican Republic
Support Salazar to Represent Bocas del Toro in the Dominican Republic We are excited to announce the details of our fundraising event for Aldahir Salazar, aka “Chino”, Bocas’ local boxing prospect, to travel to the Dominican Republic to compete in his first international boxing match. Any additional funds raised (which are not used for travel) […]
Bocas del Toro Surfing Legalized For a Day, Then Reconsidered – Beaches Will Be Closed for All Activities Dec 23 to Jan 4 (Including No Surfing)
UPDATE: On the morning of December 22nd, we received the news that the special surfing permission has been vetoed by the national government. The beaches will remain closed December 23, 2020 to January 4, 20201, for all activities, including surfing. “According to an direct order at the national level, the beaches will be closed. I […]
VIVA EL SURF! Bocas del Toro’s Favorite Sport is Back (Restrictions Apply)
“Surfing is a low-risk activity, mainly because its an individual sport, there is no physical contact and it is practiced outdoors.” – APS (Panamanian Surf Association) COVID-19 Protocol En español abajo Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) recently announced that on May 18 its citizens may begin physical training, with some restrictions. With the current quarantine, […]
Exercise Permitted in Panama During Shopping Hours as of May 18
En español abajo The Ministry of Health announced in a press release on May 16 that the Panamanian population may begin to lawfully engage in exercise on the days and hours that correspond to the current allotted shopping times; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for women, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for men, with the hour depending […]
Doble Corona Bocas: Back to Back Surf Competitions in Playa Paunch on the APS National Circuit
(español abajo) In 2019, the Asociación Panameña de Surf (APS) returned to Bocas del Toro after a three year hiatus. It was then that APS president Roger Castillero truly came to recognize the enthusiasm of the community for surfing. With this, he decided to plan a double event with two consecutive weekends of competitions to kick […]
Lanouette Paddles in Oz for 2019 World Distance Championships
Julie Lanouette, Bocas del Toro resident and paddler, is going to the 2019 IVF World Distance Championships at Mooloolaba Bay on the Sunshine Coast in Australia from August 9th-16th. She will be racing in the V1 Women’s Open representing Panama. Lanouette started paddling and racing at the age of 8 and hasn’t stopped since; catapulting […]
Atlético Isla Colón Football Club Powering its Way Through the Copa Cable Onda Tournament Despite Home Field Disadvantages
Anyone who has lived on an island will recognize that life surrounded on all four sides by the ocean presents certain challenges that just don’t exist on the mainland. The act of facing challenges and following up with solutions can fortify one’s character in a unique way. For instance, some of the most decorated professional […]
Panama’s First Cruising Regatta is Here
A man buys a hurricane-damaged boat, revives it and makes his way to Bocas del Toro on the sailing vessel, Parlay. And now everyone, here comes the fun regatta… In September 2017, the 280 mph winds of Hurricane Irma in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI) sent a catamaran flying into what is now, Parlay. When […]
Diver’s Paradise Paddling Team to Compete in Brazil
After three years of paddling for the Cayuco Paunch team, Julie Lanouette and Angie Whittemore Correa joined the Divers Paradise Paddling Team. Shortly after, they became part of the Panama Outrigger Club, based out of Veracruz Beach, and started paddling v1. The Panama Outrigger Club has participated in the IVF VA’A World Championships in Tahiti […]
More Women in the Waves!
by Martina Álvarez Marie Droz and Carenero’s surf community inspire local girls to surf and generate environmental awareness. On October 7th, the Carenero Surf Community gathered at Leaf Eater’s Café to premier the documentary by Marie Droz, the young female French–Panamanian surfer sponsored by Body Glove Latino. The movie was filmed by “Vampiro” Martinez and […]
FUTURAS LEYENDAS 2018: 2nd Youth Surf Tournament in Carenero
(English translation below) Finalizó con éxito el Segundo Torneo de Surf FUTURAS LEYENDAS 2018, en Isla Carenero, Bocas del Toro, Panama. Organizado por Carenero Surf Community & Leaf Eaters Cafe,el domingo 29 de julio, y a las 7.am ya se sentia la energia de exelente dia, lleno de buena vibra,soleado, buenas olas, surf, ambiente deportivo, […]
Cayuco Paunch: Champions!!
As most of you might have heard already, Bocas’ own paddle team Cayuco Paunch finished 1st place overall for the Ocean to Ocean race on April 9th, with a total time of 5:11:17 setting a new record, once again… The 3 day paddle race through the Panama Canal starts at Colon, at the Cristobal Locks […]
Paunch hits again-The Bocas Team Brings Home the Gold!
By: Tereza Harp Bocas’ own cayuco team, Paunch, dominated at the race on the 21nd in Panama City, winning first place in the female category. Once at home in Bocas, they described the event: “We paddled out at the same pace with the top teams of the open male category, obtaining first position in the […]
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