2018 Bimini June trip (June 24th - June 30th)

[DieselCamel]

SVRS is going away. Just got received an email from CBP. ROAM.

Just Received the same email

 

[Speedling]

who else has played around with the CBP ROAM app? My first assumption was that this app was complimenting the paperwork for visiting customs. After I looked closer it appears it can replace SVRS and the need to visit customs when returning.

tag @DieselCamel

You guys need to verify this on your trip for sure! I already downloaded the app and would love to use it instead of any customs stop with three tired crabby kids

 

[Sbrown]

You guys need to verify this on your trip for sure! I already downloaded the app and would love to use it instead of any customs stop with three tired crabby kids

I already had the app downloaded and all my crewmembers entered, ROAM's usability was still questionable when I did it so this is good news to me, too, as I will also have three tired crabby kids in tow.

 

[Sbrown]

Slip rental is handled by the dock master in Bimini. Condo reservations are handled by the POA’s representatives in the US.

The POA would like to be able to handle the slip reservations but the owner of Bimini Sands is not cooperative.

So who do we need to contact to verify slip rental in Bimini?

 

[justason]

So who do we need to contact to verify slip rental in Bimini?

no, you need to settle up balance due 14 days before arrival......slip is assigned at arrival.......in 2014, 1/2way thru the week they "reassigned" my slip to another boat....It was a pleasure to walk to the dock and see your boat moved into a crowded corner....dock master had no explanation or care.

speaking of that...these docks are geared for large boats. 40ft/50 ft? or even more.....is sharing a slip an option at all ?. more of a busy statement than a dollar one.....

 

[robert843]

Of course it is. .. Because we went through all the headaches of getting ours!

The email I got said you would still enter your Svrs number into the roam app and it would assist in expediting your process so we shall see

 

[bronze_10]

So should I get this app now or stick with the float plan? I guess it wouldn't hurt to do it if it is being replaced..

 

[Andy S]

So should I get this app now or stick with the float plan? I guess it wouldn't hurt to do it if it is being replaced..

I would go with the App.

 

[bronze_10]

Roger

 

[Bruce]

s sharing a slip an option at all ?. more of a busy statement than a dollar one.....

I shared a finger of slip with another boat in 2014. The cost was the same. But both boats had a slip close to their condo and it was not a problem for either of us.

I know that the POA has discouraged rental of slips outside of our group during our trips.

 

[Julian]

Is anyone making Bimini 2018 Stickers?

 

[Andy S]

Is anyone making Bimini 2018 Stickers?

@robert843 did.

 

[Speedling]

Anyone with the app: do you get a video conference as soon as you fill in the information? Or is it something you do when arriving back in the states?

 

[justason]

Anyone with the app: do you get a video conference as soon as you fill in the information? Or is it something you do when arriving back in the states?

When arriving you full out the trip section

 

[DieselCamel]

Another reason why the June trip is better. Going to cost 4.5% more to go in July.

http://m.tribune242.com/news/2018/may/30/budget-vat-rise-75-percent-12-percent/?templates=mobile

 

[jayasaki138]

I already had the app downloaded and all my crewmembers entered, ROAM's usability was still questionable when I did it so this is good news to me, too, as I will also have three tired crabby kids in tow.

Under Travelers: I added my SVRS number under Trusted Traveler/LOB Program. When I called in Last year the officer told me Local Boater number is same as SVRS.

 

[Speedling]

Another reason why the June trip is better. Going to cost 4.5% more to go in July.

http://m.tribune242.com/news/2018/may/30/budget-vat-rise-75-percent-12-percent/?templates=mobile

Well i guess i will go make my stock trades and get 10% then so mwah!

 

[justason]

Last year a couple of boats took damage from the bow anchor breaking free and bouncing around. This is amplified in my case since I've removed my bow ladder, and those black plastic clips are ridiculous .
I scored some dense packaging foam from work that fits well in my application, to compress between the anchor and hatch cover. Anyone find merit in this ? I can cut a few more strips and bring them (?)

 

[bronze_10]

I'm just moving mine to one of the rear storage areas for the crossing

 

[DieselCamel]

I always thought the anchor was supposed to hang off the front