I want to go to Bimini 2017

[Glen]

First Annual Jetboaters Race to Bimini!!!!
Remove windshields prior to launch.

My bet is on @chris24 as it his natural mode of transit-
With @KevinS right behind him-

I still have images of them going over the horizon in front of me (w/o windshields, of course ;-)

@latitudeadjuster and I were racing all over Lake Anna this wknd.
His machine (212x) has the speed, but I had the tactics and hull to take bigger wake at speed.

So fun!

We are plotting a DC/Potomac adventure for the future-

 

[MrMoose]

This sounds like a jetboaters.net version of cannon ball run! Wheres old burt when u need him?

I'm going to paint the trans am logo onto my bow cover.

 

[swatski]

I'm going to paint the trans am logo onto my bow cover.

I think @MrMoose is starting to show his true colors .

 

[Bruce]

@DieselCamel, @veedubtek have you noticed the 25 MPH winds forecast for the 1st? The wave height is still forecast for low 2s but I find that hard to believe with the high winds. I believe the 2015 crossing winds peaked around 15. 25 MPH is going to drive some water.

@2nazt, the morning of the 3rd has less than 1 foot seas and less than 10 MPH winds.

Monday the 5th has low winds but a forecast of widely spaced close to 3 footers.

 

[DieselCamel]

Yes watching closely... So we'll see...

 

[2nazt]

Thanks @Bruce have been watching closely and it has changed a lot. I'm watching the return on Monday as well. Hope it holds off

 

[vxooxv]

I'm assuming a 21'er could make the crossing?

 

[Bruce]

I'm assuming a 21'er could make the crossing?

Absolutely, many have. It is just a matter of catching good water conditions.

 

[MrMoose]

Absolutely, many have. It is just a matter of catching good water conditions.

... And good wifey conditions.

 

[DieselCamel]

Some forecasts showing wind shift out of the north sun/Mon... Why must this be....

 

[Bruce]

Some forecasts showing wind shift out of the north sun/Mon... Why must this be....

It is unfortunate but based on the forecasts, I would make other plans.

 

[2nazt]

I'll decide by mid day tomorrow for my refund from Big Game Club. Becauae Saturday and Sunday look great there lol. But no reason to risk anything if Monday is sketchy.

 

[Bruce]

It is common for the weather in Bimini to be nice while the Gulf Stream is rough. Unfortunately the forecast for Monday is trending upward.

 

[2nazt]

It changed a lot since 10am this morning too. Kinda sux. More and more likely I'm staying home and working Monday I guess. My wife is a keeper and said can we just go for Saturday and come home Sunday lol.

 

[2nazt]

And we are calling off. I don't want to go for the day (expensive overnight trip) and Monday is getting worse. Waves are getting closer with a steady high wind. Wouldn't be fun

 

[veedubtek]

Yeah. We're doing Islamorada now.

 

[2nazt]

We are looking into that. My friends buddy owns a motel with a dock down there. I'll call today for rates and see

 

[tim h]

I sure hope you do some fishing while you are there !
I would be interested in the accomodations your friend has...

 

[2nazt]

It is Harbor Lights Motel in Islamorada, the owners name is Todd. It comes from his close friend Tony C who recommended the place. I am unsure or our plans we may stay local (still Florida) for us and enjoy it anyways. Would love to get into some spearfishing either way.

 

[Bruce]

This is very light on info but it looks like there will be a new ferry.

Great news, she is not owned by Resorts World so this should be a true ferry service instead of only providing transport to Resorts World.

Looks like she can run at 39 knots!
http://www.virtuferries.com/?page_id=574