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We are in planning mode. I am going to put new tires on the boat trailer this month. We have our passports. Boat should be good for the winter. Need to double check insurance coverage. Need to purchase BoatTow coverage for trip. What else do I need to be considering at this time?
Those particular dates are what works for me so far. I'll know more in January. But, if we follow the previous year's schedules, we meet on a Sunday for a Captain's meeting, cross on a Monday, cross back on a Saturday. This allows the weekends for traveling.
Using that criteria...
Captain's meeting June 14
Cross to Bimini June 15
Cross to US June 20
It has been a great morning!!! The wife finally agreed to make the crossing. I found the web site by watching the videos on youtube and have been trying to convince her to go since and it worked. Incredibly excited about the trip. Something to look forward to before going to the Shelbyville trip. When do the dates typically get set in stone so we can make reservations? If there is anything we can help with as far as planning is concerned please let me know.
@Justin G., Upperdeck has the most experience and is our leader for this trip. He will determine the final schedule in January which leaves us plenty of time to make reservations.
Are you bringing your kid(s). We brought our 7 and 4 year olds last year and they had a great time. Out 7 year old really enjoyed snorkeling while our 4 year old enjoyed the beaches, infinity pool and fishing.
I am hoping to bring the kids but the wife is a little reluctant do to the large body of water we are crossing. We have all of the necessary safety equipment so pretty sure she will cave as the time gets closer and she looks at more pictures of the islands. They love playing on the beaches on the Mississippi river we usually boat at and would have a blast in the clear waters. With all of the trips happening this summer, I am going to have to pull the boat out of storage early to start mods. Can't wait.
Tried this afternoon to look at rooms at Bimini Sands Resort and found this; Not me, the co-owner!
To all my friends and homeowners:
It is with great sadness and concern that I must confirm that I am no longer directly involved in the development and management of Bimini Sands.
My 51% partner, Rupert Roberts, with whom I joined hands in a gentleman’s agreement 18 years ago, has taken control of the project with a plan that I refuse to support. His statement to me that payroll was exorbitant and must be reduced by 50% will leave all of management and many of the loyal employees jobless and will significantly reduce homeowners investment values.
There are over $100,000.00 in unpaid bills in the United States related to Bimini Sands for which I am personally liable which are not being paid by Bimini Sands.
As a minority partner, I have no recourse within the business structure. Accordingly, I have removed myself.
Thank you all for making the last 18 years a wonderful experience.
Sincerely yours,
Frank J. Cooney Sr.
Not sure what is going on at Bimini Sands, but we need to pay attention to this!
Tried this afternoon to look at rooms at Bimini Sands Resort and found this; Not me, the co-owner!
To all my friends and homeowners:
It is with great sadness and concern that I must confirm that I am no longer directly involved in the development and management of Bimini Sands.
My 51% partner, Rupert Roberts, with whom I joined hands in a gentleman’s agreement 18 years ago, has taken control of the project with a plan that I refuse to support. His statement to me that payroll was exorbitant and must be reduced by 50% will leave all of management and many of the loyal employees jobless and will significantly reduce homeowners investment values.
There are over $100,000.00 in unpaid bills in the United States related to Bimini Sands for which I am personally liable which are not being paid by Bimini Sands.
As a minority partner, I have no recourse within the business structure. Accordingly, I have removed myself.
Thank you all for making the last 18 years a wonderful experience.
Sincerely yours,
Frank J. Cooney Sr.
Not sure what is going on at Bimini Sands, but we need to pay attention to this!
I fished around the old interweb and found several forums discussing this. It appears from what I saw a few owners say nothing more than a management change and it should be for the better. Apparently there where several home owners over complaining about the way something's where being handled. Once again nothing I personally know or have confined with anyone I know just what I found out trolling around from what appeared to be owners of units there or people who have close ties to the resort.
Some customer service issues where raised in the other forums as well but not sure what the resolutions with the those will be. If you google search bimini sands management you will find a bunch of boating and fishing forums discussing this and many of them seem to have some more insider info through owners, employees or people who are there now.
