Bimini 2015 - July 6th to 11th

[waterboy]

@kthrash love your purchases!!! I actually got my wife to agree to let me get a marinized shotgun I claimed I needed last year even though I had no intent on taking it.

As others have said no need for them. Last year we went to a "locals" bar on the North end and had a few beers. RobA's women in his group were a bit uncomfortable and waited outside. Everyone was friendly and we had fun. No worries...

 

[ArmyChief]

I'm pretty sure customs for the Bahama as you declare them and I'm not sure how that works

 

[tim h]

whats the general consensus on guns? I carry one every day and would like to have one on the boat with me, but the way the law reads once there I have to check it in with the police dept cause I dont have a locking compartment on the boat.. I actually bought a SS .45 1911 and a SS MArine Shotgun just for this trip but am seriously reconsidering bringing either of them..

Some of the Bimini Fling attendees in the past have been Law Enforcement employees and they don't feel the need to bring guns...
You should be just fine.

@Murf'n'surf
Where did you get that wave forecast ???

 

[Murf'n'surf]

It's from a weather system on my work yacht. It is wxworx which uses Sirius Sat for receiving data.

My long range only goes to 11:59pm Friday. It doesn't change much....1.5 waves.

 

[David Hoff]

Dumb question of the day about completing the Bahamas Customs paperwork.

Should my family members be listed as Crew or Passengers?

 

[kthrash]

No gun it is! Thanks.

 

[Andy S]

Dumb question of the day about completing the Bahamas Customs paperwork.

Should my family members be listed as Crew or Passengers?

It doesn't matter, I always list mine as crew because no one gets to just ride.

 

[kthrash]

Loaded up! Ready to roll out first thing in the AM!

 

[robert843]

So @andy07sx230ho you were asking about riding gear going across my daughter said this is how I should cross.

 

[Andy S]

So @andy07sx230ho you were asking about riding gear going across my daughter said this is how I should cross.

She is close to what i will be wearing, just no hat.

 

[veedubtek]

Easy question - I remember reading somewhere about tipping folks with beer (which I'm a huge fan of). But, I'm not about to give up my hoards of Summer Shandy, so I plan on picking up some pisswater (bud light) to use as tipping fodder. So, as a beer tipper, what would the average tip be? AKA - how much of this swill should I plan on bringing?

 

[Andy S]

@robert843 this is how I will look.

 

[Andy S]

Easy question - I remember reading somewhere about tipping folks with beer (which I'm a huge fan of). But, I'm not about to give up my hoards of Summer Shandy, so I plan on picking up some pisswater (bud light) to use as tipping fodder. So, as a beer tipper, what would the average tip be? AKA - how much of this swill should I plan on bringing?

I tip with a 12 pack also of bud light. At the Sands there seems to be less opportunity to tip but I still bring at least a 12 pack.

 

[kthrash]

I tip with a 12 pack also of bud light. At the Sands there seems to be less opportunity to tip but I still bring at least a 12 pack.

Like you give a whole 12 pack out or just a few beers?

 

[Andy S]

Like you give a whole 12 pack out or just a few beers?

It depends, if I want special trearment or someone really helps me out I will tip with the full 12 pack. Normally you have to beer tip on the down low.

 

[kthrash]

So if i bring 4 12 packs i should be good for tipping?

 

[ArmyChief]

So if i bring 4 12 packs i should be good for tipping?

Or, I'll help you drink them!

 

[Andy S]

So if i bring 4 12 packs i should be good for tipping?

I would only bring two for tipping.

 

[kthrash]

Who do you tip?

 

[tim h]

Safe travels to all !
I know some are heading out tomorrow morning.