JetBoaters.net Bimini Fling July 10th to 15th 2017

[Amar Nanduri]

Thanks Bruce. Am I right in my understanding that we do not need to do anything when we go from Fll to Bimini?

 

[Bruce]

Thanks Bruce. Am I right in my understanding that we do not need to do anything when we go from Fll to Bimini?

You do not need to notify the US of your departure.

You will need to check in in Bimini - Customs

 

[blacksapphirez]

which side of the Bahia Mar do we dock? north of south?

 

[Bruce]

which side of the Bahia Mar do we dock? north of south?

You go to the office by the fuel dock to check in then dock in the slip you are assigned.

 

[blacksapphirez]

You go to the office by the fuel dock to check in then dock in the slip you are assigned.

where is the fuel dock. can't see from satellite view

 

[blacksapphirez]

 

[Bruce]

where is the fuel dock. can't see from satellite view

Right in the middle on the West side.

 

[blacksapphirez]

thank you @Bruce

can't wait. weather in bimini looks decent (10 day forecast) and very calm seas!

 

[Betik]

weather in bimini looks decent (10 day forecast) and very calm seas!

Please modify the last sentence. Don't jinx it.

I do statistics for a living, but when it comes to Bimini crossing weather is all about superstition. Savoring on good weather prior to departure is like feeding the Gremlins after midnight.

 

[Valerie]

I just noticed gas is under $2.00 a gallon here......

@robert843 how are things in paradise?

 

[Bill D]

Lol, I was just thinking that... I budgeted for $6 gas.

 

[Bruce]

I just noticed gas is under $2.00 a gallon here......

@robert843 how are things in paradise?

Prices vary greatly by location. In May Bimini Sands was $4.88 and Bluewater was $4.83. Bluewater charges 5% more for credit cards, Bimini Sands does not.

https://www.explorercharts.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=53

 

[Betik]

There has some insurance discussion about Bahama coverage.
I just modified mine for the trip. Here is the declaration page from Farmers/Foremost.

 

[Valerie]

Im sure its at least double in Bimini but in Central Florida its $1.96 right now
debating on filling my jugs this weekend

 

[Betik]

Im sure its at least double in Bimini but in Central Florida its $1.96 right now
debating on filling my jugs this weekend

Yohoo. My boat is half empty and I will be in Orlando on Sunday.

 

[upperdeck]

You do not need to notify the US of your departure.

You will need to check in in Bimini - Customs

This is somewhat true. If you are using the SVRS system, you must file a float plan with passenger and vessel information AND activate it prior to departure. This is easily done on through a website.

BTW, I highly recommend the SVRS program. You clear into the US with a phone call, no need to drag your crew and boat to the customs office and wait in line. Call while on the intercoastal and you're done. Load the boat up and drive home...

 

[Betik]

Call while on the intercoastal and you're done. Load the boat up and drive home...

I sound like Osama's illegitimate son, noway customs clears me over the phone. LOL

 

[upperdeck]

I sound like Osama's illegitimate son, noway customs clears me over the phone. LOL

That's why you have the appointment in person at a customs office for approval to participate in SVRS. You get finger printed and background checked prior to participation.

 

[Bill D]

We didn't get fingerprinted. The guy barely even spoke to us. Lol

 

[jayasaki138]

I am trying to knock out all lose ends and one of the things is the flags and custom clearance in US. Correct me if I am wrong..

Flags - USA , JetBoaters , Bahamian and Yellow flags
Get pre-clearance from us customs. How do I do this ?

We are going to Baltimore on Thursday for the 15 minutes SVRS interview.