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Maps will be handed out at the captains meeting. I do not publish coordinates online beyond what is in the Preparing for Bimini thread out of respect for the locals who make a living from those coordinates.
As @Bruce mentioned several of the coordinates are in the first attachment in the peeping for Bimini thread
Yes that is correct on the departure/arrival times. Thanks!
Do you think that is easier than jumping in a cab to the airport (which is what I did last year)
That depends on timing. If an airplane has taken off anywhere and is inbound to the airport you will have to wait until that plane's passengers clear before you can. This has often resulted in an hour or more wait to begin clearing when groups have gone to the airport.
@AndyD, When you buy your State Farm policy do you have to tell your agent that you want to cover Bahama? I talked to a State Farm agent this morning, and she is not sure the boat coverage will cover Bahama. Is your agent able to sell the State Farm policy cross state? Can you PM his number? thanks.
I use the same agent and I told her specifically that I want coverage in the bahamas. She wasn't sure until she went and looked up the policys. She sent me mine as stated in the insurance section.
I'll look for my policy later...but right on the start of the policy is a "rider" that is termed (something like) FHS-1234 : foreign waters coverage....lemme email my agent and ask for my policy....
I don’t recall specifically inquiring about Bahamas or any coastal coverage but when I started researching last year I realized my paperwork included a specific addendum clarifying Bahamas coverage. I’m sure you can use that form number and see if your local State Farm agent would include it for you. I’ll also PM you my agents info. Photo attached.
Man those are some good looking groupings. Well Except that Sunday group what a mess that's going to be I'm kind of little sad I won't be there to see that disaster go down! Also a little concerned with group 3 you sure you want to put all those NC guys together I see nothing but trouble coming out of that group I would bet @Bryan Martini leaves them behind in the first 5 miles and and they wind up in Cuba somewhere with @bronze_10 taking the lead. Lastly how did @Sbrown wind up with the A team I mean I guess if he can't keep up there are four groups behind us he can join once he loses sight of us. It should be fun guys I'm stoked
I'm really not sure how to respond to this, there's soooo many options. I guess I'll be nice and go with:
I learned the hard way this weekend that it really doesn't help at all but actually hurts to draft in another boats wake. If the customs guys do come running down with AK47's don't forget to start screaming Viva Fidel as they approach.