Bimini 2019 July 7th (Bahia Mar) depart July 8th for Bimini return July 13th

[Yamaha212limiteds]

I updated the FIRST POST with what I gathered from the whole thread, may have missed something, let me know if I did.

I am a meeting planner, not a crossing guide.... So... luckily a few have done this before and confirmed to go.

Stay the night of 7th at Bahia Mar and have a meeting that night, cross on 7/8/2019. No reason to deviate from the proven method!

Just me know, Im good with it

 

[afsigma21]

Just me know, Im good with it

Can you message me your details? Boat, # people, reservations? Thanks

 

[Blue Hawaiian]

Can you message me your details? Boat, # people, reservations? Thanks

you may start to modify, add, amend from this thread and put it to your post for update anytime if there is any update or change, wish the group get bigger for safe and fun !

Below are the confirmed, to be confirm list for captains, please feel free to edit/modify/add/amend for better understand and accuracy.

@jaburt - 2017 Vetern. confirmed 07/08-13, house in canal, SB 2016 242 242X E
@Blue Hawaiian - 1st time, confirmed 07/08-13, Resort World condo with slip, NB 2018 AR195.
@AJack - Confirmed 07/08 -12, Resort World condo with slip, NB; 2018 SX24
@SlowDorado -1st time, confirmed 07/08 - 11 21' Scout


-@Julian - countless time crossing, vetern; Date changed to 07/01-08. 2016 242X E 24.
- @DIRTYOAR - reroute to Abacus


Please make sure to go through "preparing for Bimini" link below for all practices, and all resources you can rely on for crossing
https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/

 

[Sbrown]

you may start to modify, add, amend from this thread and put it to your post for update anytime if there is any update or change, wish the group get bigger for safe and fun !


Below are the confirmed, to be confirm list for captains, please feel free to edit/modify/add/amend for better understand and accuracy.

@jaburt - 2017 Vetern. confirmed 07/08-13, house in canal, SB 2016 242 242X E
@Blue Hawaiian - 1st time, confirmed 07/08-13, Resort World condo with slip, NB 2018 AR195.
@AJack - Confirmed 07/08 -12, Resort World condo with slip, NB; 2018 SX24
@SlowDorado -1st time, confirmed 07/08 - 11 21' Scout


-@Julian - countless time crossing, vetern; Date changed to 07/01-08. 2016 242X E 24.
- @DIRTYOAR - reroute to Abacus


there are 10 boats able to go, and are waiting for further information and detail.

@afsigma21 - 1st crossing, years inland experience, solo with son, crew of 4; 2017 limited S 21.
@thefortunes - reroute to Eastern Mediterranean cruise, ship with 24H A/C 2005 SX230
@chris34 - 2nd trip to Bahama, 1st time Bimini. family trip with 2 kids; 2000 Speedster 30.
@Robert Benedict - 1st time; 2006 SX21
@Av8tor07 - 1st time; 2016 X21
@J Balance - ? 2019 242 Ltd E
@jsoell - ? 2011 Ltd S 24
@Yamaha212limiteds - 1st time; 2018 Limited S 21



Will depart 0600 , Monday of July 8 from Bahia Mar Marina ( also named Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Double tree by Hilton) direct without fueling. when weather permitted .

Please make sure to go through "preparing for Bimini" link below for all practices, and all resources you can rely on for crossing
https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/

Sbrown crossing with @Julian for July 1-8 2nd time crossing, 2017 AR240 2 adults 3kids

 

[afsigma21]

I am booked at Bahia Mar, but for some reason I cannot edit my original post today.

 

[SlowDorado]

I'm booked at the hotel at bahia mar.
waiting on this group to see if we can hit the 10 boat discount for the slip.

 

[afsigma21]

I booked online with points, I was waiting to call them once we get a few more confirmed and be the "slip leader" or whatever they needed!

 

[AJack]

Same here, booked a room at Bahia Mar, but no slip reserved. I would still rather slip at the city slip, just a block north of Bahia Mar at $30, but I believe those can only be reserved 30 days out.

To update my manifest, it'll be a total of 4 adults on the boat.

 

[leonard delia]

Hello all -

July 6 or 7th through July 12 or 13th of 2019

I will be a first time crosser this year and these are the BEST dates for my family to go. I can use the 4th Holiday to get to Florida and save a little vacation time. I have read almost every Bimini thread and we've been planning on doing this since last summer. We are going one way or another!!

I am really not the person who should be leading the group across the Ocean as it will be my first crossing, but I am quite capable of doing other planning etc.

I am hoping some experienced crossers want to join based on these dates. I am open to suggestions on where to stay and such. I was looking at Big Game Club as my preferred alternate. Also with a smaller group maybe we don't have to add in a night a Bahia Mar, but I am open to that if its best.

I really just want to get the discussion started for these dates. I am flexible for departure to Bimini on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. I would prefer to cross back on Saturday but I am also flexible there too.

About me: I am an experienced inland boater, I have owned a boat since I was 11 years old (Dad's boat) and I bought my Yamaha 212 Ltd S new in July 2017. I have many years experience in a 19' open bow I/O on Lake Michigan. My boat and crew will be equipped and prepared for a solo crossing, but it is not my preference. My first mate is my 20 year old son who has been boating since diapers. Crew of 4 total.

Lets do it!


Edits
***********************************
Building the list of people here on page 1 and updating thread. Gimme a day or two to get it all together!

Plan is to have captains meeting at Bahia Mar in the evening of July 7th to prep for crossing and leave Bahia Mar Marina at 6:00am (ish). I have no desire to deviate from that proven method.

I owe Bruce an email to assist contacting Bahia Mar and Possibly Bimini Big game Club. (Sent)

I went through the thread and have this:
@jaburt - 2017 Vetern. confirmed 07/08-13, house in canal, SB 2016 242 242X E
@Blue Hawaiian - 1st time, confirmed 07/08-13, Resort World condo with slip, NB 2018 AR195.
@AJack - Confirmed 07/08 -12, Resort World condo with slip, NB; 2018 SX24
@SlowDorado -1st time, confirmed 07/08 - 11 21' Scout

@afsigma21 - Need to make my reservations, 7/8 to 7/13 (Planning on Big Game club) 2017 212 Ltd S crew of 5 (Sea Goooals)
@Yamaha212limiteds – Crew of 5 with 212 Ltd S, waiting on Resv confirmation.

Question Marks:
@chris34 – Originally volunteered to be a Boat leader (Has Made crossing before) need confirmation of dates/ Stays
@Robert Benedict – Please confirm
@Av8tor07 – Still interested?
@Jbalance – Still interested?
@jsoell – Still interested?
@jaburt – Still interested?

@thefortunes – Still interested?

**********************************

Out of Control also interested and can lead with this being my 4th run, 7/8/-7/13 242 limited s need to make reservations Big game club

 

[afsigma21]

I will get an update to the thread later today.

 

[afsigma21]

@Bruce any idea why I can no longer edit first post?

 

[Julian]

Do you guys want me to edit the title of this to fix the Departure date as July 8th? (Return too?)

 

[afsigma21]

Sure, Depart Bahia Mar July 8th and Depart Bimini Saturday July 13

 

[Bruce]

@Bruce any idea why I can no longer edit first post?

There is a limit on how long posts can be edited. We have a user group for event organizers that bypasses that limit. I added you to that group so that you will be able to continue to edit the first post.

 

[afsigma21]

AWESOME, I think

 

[afsigma21]

Page 1 significantly more updated. We only have 4-5 totally confirmed and reserved boats to date.

 

[afsigma21]

I confirmed my booking at Bimini Big Game club. With a room for 4 (or more) nights you get Marina free for 4 nights. I pay 5 nights hotel and 1 night marina.

 

[AJack]

I looked into BGC, but was cautioned about the condition of their dock.

I confirmed my booking at Bimini Big Game club. With a room for 4 (or more) nights you get Marina free for 4 nights. I pay 5 nights hotel and 1 night marina.

 

[afsigma21]

I liked everything else about the resort. If I tie up correctly it should not matter too much... I read somewhere that you can tip their dock hands to tie it up correctly. Might try that too

 

[SlowDorado]

I confirmed my booking at Bimini Big Game club. With a room for 4 (or more) nights you get Marina free for 4 nights. I pay 5 nights hotel and 1 night marina.

I think I saw a promo for $300 of fuel when staying 3+ days.