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

[blacksapphirez]

trying to get the boat out this weekend and this is the forecast....

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

Ugh I'm sorry That completely sucks

Maybe but once we're in paradise none of that will matter....

 

[Bruce]

First let me start with a HUGE THANK YOU TO @hobineros!!!!!

For the first time we have a meaningful map of Bimini. Chris is a professional cartographer who was able to take my coordinates and rambling suggestions to create what I believe will be a very useful map for all of us. Each time I have visited Bimini I have looked for but failed to find a street map of the islands.

I would suggest downloading the files to your phone and other mobile devices so that you will be able to view the maps. I will print on "water proof" paper and distribute a two sided legal paper sized map with coordinates to each boat at the Captains Meeting at Bahia Mar. I am not publishing the coordinates online out of respect for the dive and tour operators who make a living from taking customers to these sites.

The restaurants listed on the map are described at Food and Drink in the Preparing for Bimini thread.



@Alex&Elena, @Amar Nanduri, @Betik, @Bill D, @blacksapphirez, @Bryan Martini, @chris24, @DiverB, @Drift Away, @Edgar Almonte, @fromrio, @Glen, @GMAN2015, @Hamp, @hobineros, @jaburt, @Jadams0527, @jayasaki138, @JROD, @Julian, @Kevin Sargent, @LOZBum, @Majorsmackdown, @MarkEnMiami, @MrMoose, @NorgaR01, @Omarf4, @Rick215HO, @Rob9550, @rsrlegends, @S Elgin, @shaun lawson, @Skroggy66, @steven rivera, @swatski, @ThatJeepGuy, @tim h, @Valerie, @wallacerb, @Water Girl, @Yadel

 

[swatski]

First let me start with a HUGE THANK YOU TO @hobineros!!!!!

For the first time we have a meaningful map of Bimini. Chris is a professional cartographer who was able to take my coordinates and rambling suggestions to create what I believe will be a very useful map for all of us. Each time I have visited Bimini I have looked for but failed to find a street map of the islands.

I would suggest downloading the files to your phone and other mobile devices so that you will be able to view the maps. I will print on "water proof" paper and distribute a two sided legal paper sized map with coordinates to each boat at the Captains Meeting at Bahia Mar. I am not publishing the coordinates online out of respect for the dive and tour operators who make a living from taking customers to these sites.

The restaurants listed on the map are described at Food and Drink in the Preparing for Bimini thread.

@Alex&Elena, @Amar Nanduri, @Betik, @Bill D, @blacksapphirez, @Bryan Martini, @chris24, @DiverB, @Drift Away, @Edgar Almonte, @fromrio, @Glen, @GMAN2015, @Hamp, @hobineros, @jaburt, @Jadams0527, @jayasaki138, @JROD, @Julian, @Kevin Sargent, @LOZBum, @Majorsmackdown, @MarkEnMiami, @MrMoose, @NorgaR01, @Omarf4, @Rick215HO, @Rob9550, @rsrlegends, @S Elgin, @shaun lawson, @Skroggy66, @steven rivera, @swatski, @ThatJeepGuy, @tim h, @Valerie, @wallacerb, @Water Girl, @Yadel

@hobineros @Bruce
Chris - this is an epic win for the group, brilliant and super useful - thanks so much!

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[JROD]

First let me start with a HUGE THANK YOU TO @hobineros!!!!!

For the first time we have a meaningful map of Bimini. Chris is a professional cartographer who was able to take my coordinates and rambling suggestions to create what I believe will be a very useful map for all of us. Each time I have visited Bimini I have looked for but failed to find a street map of the islands.

I would suggest downloading the files to your phone and other mobile devices so that you will be able to view the maps. I will print on "water proof" paper and distribute a two sided legal paper sized map with coordinates to each boat at the Captains Meeting at Bahia Mar. I am not publishing the coordinates online out of respect for the dive and tour operators who make a living from taking customers to these sites.

The restaurants listed on the map are described at Food and Drink in the Preparing for Bimini thread.

@Alex&Elena, @Amar Nanduri, @Betik, @Bill D, @blacksapphirez, @Bryan Martini, @chris24, @DiverB, @Drift Away, @Edgar Almonte, @fromrio, @Glen, @GMAN2015, @Hamp, @hobineros, @jaburt, @Jadams0527, @jayasaki138, @JROD, @Julian, @Kevin Sargent, @LOZBum, @Majorsmackdown, @MarkEnMiami, @MrMoose, @NorgaR01, @Omarf4, @Rick215HO, @Rob9550, @rsrlegends, @S Elgin, @shaun lawson, @Skroggy66, @steven rivera, @swatski, @ThatJeepGuy, @tim h, @Valerie, @wallacerb, @Water Girl, @Yadel

@hobineros, @Bruce, that is bloody AWESOME! @hobineros, WOW! THANKS BIG!

 

[Bruce]

This makes me optimistic!

 

[rsrlegends]

@Bruce we're confirmed for unit 14k. Appropriate number for my wife...

We are going to be in Unit 14H now. We'll have 4 on the trip over and 4 more meeting us in Bimini.
Oh and my MMSI is 338244618

 

[Valerie]

I'm leaving Saturday morning to West End for an overnight trip and coming home late Sunday. Feel free to track if y'all want. Hoping to be out the inlet no later than sunrise. https://share.garmin.com/AndrewBurch

Looking good!!! Have a safe crossing and a beautiful time there!
Please post pictures if you can

 

[haknslash]

This makes me optimistic!

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Man that makes me so envious! Hopefully that forecast holds true for y'all and you have a smooth crossing!

 

[Bill D]

So while doing my bilge pump PM and test this morning, I decided to get super scientific and determine a true(ish) capacity for my bilge pumps. I was pleasantly surprised that both pumped around 85% of their rated capacity.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/emergency-bilge-pump.12375/#post-246483

 

[Valerie]

I got me shir rt I got my shir rt I got my shir rt
Damn I need to get a life or something Lol

 

[blacksapphirez]

First!

 

[hobineros]

@hobineros, @Bruce, that is bloody AWESOME! @hobineros, WOW! THANKS BIG!

No problem guys, glad to help

 

[hobineros]

This makes me optimistic!

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What app is that bruce? Local weather reports high pressure setting up on us...hopefully it stays for the next few weeks

 

[Bill D]

That one is Windfinder. Sailflow is also an excellent app.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

First!
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Where did you buy this ?

 

[blacksapphirez]

Where did you buy this ?

I live next to @Bill D who made the stickers

 

[Water Girl]

No fair . Still waiting on my shirts too so jealous everyone has theirs! Lol

 

[Glen]

Looking for adventure ideas for Sat afternoon and Sun until 3ish, around Ft Lauderdale. Can some locals contribute ideas of where to go exploring, by boat?

Loose plan is Fri midday depart from VA and overnight in Savannah, GA, about the mid-point. Leave early Sat for early afternoon splash in Ft Lauderdale (or elsewhere). Then what???

Best I can eye at this point is heading South on the ICW (vice North from launch spot) and there are beach or 2, in a park.

Ideas/Thoughts-

Of course if we need to depart early due to weather, this solves itself, but otherwise, where to play Sat PM and Sun AM?

 

[MrMoose]

We are on our way. Left Calgary this morning. Hopefully they let us back into the US