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

[Bruce]

@leonard delia, do you have your slips reserved at RW? Those are harder to get and more expensive than at BS.

 

[afsigma21]

Updated

 

[AJack]

Initially, I reserved a condo at RW with a slip at Fisherman's Village through VRBO.

@leonard delia, do you have your slips reserved at RW? Those are harder to get and more expensive than at BS.

 

[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
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Important highlights:


Please read this thoroughly:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/#coast

This is my first time crossing to Bimini, however I am an experienced boater and have lots of group organization experience as well. This trip starts with a 57 mile crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini Bahamas. We start with a 6:30 AM departure from the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

This is a smaller crossing group than in past years so please keep in mind that as the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew. ALL boats should have VHF radio. When all is said and done, if you aren’t prepared for a solo crossing, then you aren’t prepared to cross with this group.

All boats need to carry sufficient fuel to reach Bimini with a reasonable reserve. For most of our boats that is simply a full tank but for 192/195s that is perhaps an extra 25 gallons.

All boats should maintain sufficient speed to keep up with the group. At minimum that speed will be planing speed. In decent water our speed will be around 30 MPH at which our boats are most efficient. In rougher water we will (try) maintain MINIMUM 25MPH.

Sunday 6:00 PM Captains meeting(s) at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

Monday 6:30 AM Departure from the Bahia Mar Yachting Center for Bimini Bahamas.

Saturday ~ 6:00 AM Departure for Fort Lauderdale (Meeting place to be determined later)

It is your decision if you want to take your boat out of Port Everglades and attempt the crossing. I am sure that we will all be monitoring the weather and wave forecasts, keep in mind, the forecast may be wrong. If you do venture out of Port Everglades it is your responsibility to get your crew safely to Bimini or return them to Port Everglades. If you experience difficulties other boats will attempt to help but in conditions such as those experienced in 2015 there is very little that another boat of our size and type can do. If you do take on water please keep your crew on your boat. Once in the water your crew will be moving at an average of 4 mph in the Gulf Stream. It is much safer to stay in the boat and wait for rescue. You need to monitor your fuel consumption. If fuel consumption becomes an issue you need to travel at a more efficient speed.

Stopping - we will do our best to handle any issues that occur within our group. From previous threads I expect a stop part of the way into the trip to clean out seaweed. If a boat needs to stop the others in the group will either circle or stop depending on the conditions. As stated before there is very little that another boat of our size and type can do.

During the crossing we will use VHF marine radios to communicate between boats. In the United States it is not legal to use VHF radios on land. Once in the Bahamas they will be used for communication on shore as well. On shore they are basically a party line to organize outings, find friends, etc.

As users report confirmed details they will be added-

Confirmed:
Trip Leader:
@afsigma21 - Confirmed at Bahia Mar, 7/8 to 7/13 Confirmed cottage and slip at Bimini Big Game Club 2017 212 Ltd S crew of 5 (Sea Goooals)

Confirmed for Trip with details:
@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
@jctaylor crew of 3, confirmed at Hilton at Resort World. 2019 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
@Big Papa crew of 3, confirmed at Bahia Mar Jul 7th & Hilton at Resort World
@leonard delia Crew of 3 confirmed Resort World Condo Alice Town Yamaha 242 limited S (Booked at Bahia Mar?)
Jose Martinez (Username?) Crew of 6 Confirmed Resort World Condo Sundeck 26' (Booked at Bahia Mar?)

@BTaylor Crew of 6 on 3 jet skis - confirmed at Hilton - 1 - Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO, 1 - Yamaha VX Deluxe, 1 - Yamaha V1 Sport. July 8th - 13th


Question Marks:
@Yamaha212limiteds – Crew of 5 with 212 Ltd S, waiting on Resv confirmation.
@chris34 – Originally messaged me he was confirmed, need confirmation of dates/ Stays

@LayneG is a maybe


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Jose Martinez-First trip- Confirmed at Bahia Mar
Leonard D'Elia-this will be my 4th trip to Bimini 2nd with Jet Boaters-confirmed at Bahia Mar

 

[leonard delia]

@leonard delia, do you have your slips reserved at RW? Those are harder to get and more expensive than at BS.

Made contact today with a private owner and looking at available dates

 

[BTaylor]

Please take BTaylor off of the confirmed crossing list. We have decided to cancel our trip this year.

 

[afsigma21]

Updated, but understand!

 

[LayneG]

From the first page it looks like most people are staying at Resort World, is anyone staying at Bimini Sands?

 

[AJack]

I don't think so, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as everyone has a means for comms (VHF).

 

[leonard delia]

@leonard delia, do you have your slips reserved at RW? Those are harder to get and more expensive than at BS.

The owner of the condo referred me to a friend that owns a slip, I booked it

 

[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
***********************************
Important highlights:


Please read this thoroughly:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/#coast

This is my first time crossing to Bimini, however I am an experienced boater and have lots of group organization experience as well. This trip starts with a 57 mile crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini Bahamas. We start with a 6:30 AM departure from the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

This is a smaller crossing group than in past years so please keep in mind that as the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew. ALL boats should have VHF radio. When all is said and done, if you aren’t prepared for a solo crossing, then you aren’t prepared to cross with this group.

All boats need to carry sufficient fuel to reach Bimini with a reasonable reserve. For most of our boats that is simply a full tank but for 192/195s that is perhaps an extra 25 gallons.

All boats should maintain sufficient speed to keep up with the group. At minimum that speed will be planing speed. In decent water our speed will be around 30 MPH at which our boats are most efficient. In rougher water we will (try) maintain MINIMUM 25MPH.

Sunday 6:00 PM Captains meeting(s) at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

Monday 6:30 AM Departure from the Bahia Mar Yachting Center for Bimini Bahamas.

Saturday ~ 6:00 AM Departure for Fort Lauderdale (Meeting place to be determined later)

It is your decision if you want to take your boat out of Port Everglades and attempt the crossing. I am sure that we will all be monitoring the weather and wave forecasts, keep in mind, the forecast may be wrong. If you do venture out of Port Everglades it is your responsibility to get your crew safely to Bimini or return them to Port Everglades. If you experience difficulties other boats will attempt to help but in conditions such as those experienced in 2015 there is very little that another boat of our size and type can do. If you do take on water please keep your crew on your boat. Once in the water your crew will be moving at an average of 4 mph in the Gulf Stream. It is much safer to stay in the boat and wait for rescue. You need to monitor your fuel consumption. If fuel consumption becomes an issue you need to travel at a more efficient speed.

Stopping - we will do our best to handle any issues that occur within our group. From previous threads I expect a stop part of the way into the trip to clean out seaweed. If a boat needs to stop the others in the group will either circle or stop depending on the conditions. As stated before there is very little that another boat of our size and type can do.

During the crossing we will use VHF marine radios to communicate between boats. In the United States it is not legal to use VHF radios on land. Once in the Bahamas they will be used for communication on shore as well. On shore they are basically a party line to organize outings, find friends, etc.

As users report confirmed details they will be added-

Confirmed:
Trip Leader:
@afsigma21 - Confirmed at Bahia Mar, 7/8 to 7/13 Confirmed cottage and slip at Bimini Big Game Club 2017 212 Ltd S crew of 5 (Sea Goooals)

Confirmed for Trip with details:
@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
@jctaylor crew of 3, confirmed at Hilton at Resort World. 2019 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
@Big Papa crew of 3, confirmed at Bahia Mar Jul 7th & Hilton at Resort World
@leonard delia Crew of 3 confirmed Resort World Condo & Bahia Mar Alice Town Yamaha 242 limited S
Jose Martinez (Username?) Crew of 6 Confirmed Resort World Condo & Bahia Mar Sundeck 26' (Booked at Bahia Mar?)



Question Marks:
@Yamaha212limiteds – Crew of 5 with 212 Ltd S, waiting on Resv confirmation.
@chris34 – Originally messaged me he was confirmed, need confirmation of dates/ Stays

@LayneG is a maybe


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Jose Martinez booked at Bahia Mar

 

[LayneG]

LayneG confirmed Bahia Mar July 7th. Working on Resort World and slip for the week. First time to Bimini.

 

[LayneG]

Are you guys booking resort world through rwbimini.com or airbnb? I don’t see any for resort world on airbnb but I do see rooms available on resort world’s website. How do I get a slip?

 

[AJack]

When I initially booked a condo in RW, I did it through VRBO.com. I used VRBO to also reserve a slip at Fisherman's village. I have changed it to an apartment in Alice Town with a slip at Blue Waters Marina.

 

[AJack]

Not sure how many are going with you, but here's a RW studio for $140/night or a 40' slip for $110/night at Fisherman's Village.

Are you guys booking resort world through rwbimini.com or airbnb? I don’t see any for resort world on airbnb but I do see rooms available on resort world’s website. How do I get a slip?

 

[LayneG]

Confirmed Bahia Mar July 7th, Resort World condo July 8-13th, slip at Fisherman's Village. 1st time to Bimini

Forgot to mention, there will be 2 of us. Just picked up the 19' AR240 Thursday.

 

[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
***********************************
Important highlights:


Please read this thoroughly:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/#coast

This is my first time crossing to Bimini, however I am an experienced boater and have lots of group organization experience as well. This trip starts with a 57 mile crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini Bahamas. We start with a 6:30 AM departure from the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

This is a smaller crossing group than in past years so please keep in mind that as the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew. ALL boats should have VHF radio. When all is said and done, if you aren’t prepared for a solo crossing, then you aren’t prepared to cross with this group.

All boats need to carry sufficient fuel to reach Bimini with a reasonable reserve. For most of our boats that is simply a full tank but for 192/195s that is perhaps an extra 25 gallons.

All boats should maintain sufficient speed to keep up with the group. At minimum that speed will be planing speed. In decent water our speed will be around 30 MPH at which our boats are most efficient. In rougher water we will (try) maintain MINIMUM 25MPH.

Sunday 6:00 PM Captains meeting(s) at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

Monday 6:30 AM Departure from the Bahia Mar Yachting Center for Bimini Bahamas.

Saturday ~ 6:00 AM Departure for Fort Lauderdale (Meeting place to be determined later)

It is your decision if you want to take your boat out of Port Everglades and attempt the crossing. I am sure that we will all be monitoring the weather and wave forecasts, keep in mind, the forecast may be wrong. If you do venture out of Port Everglades it is your responsibility to get your crew safely to Bimini or return them to Port Everglades. If you experience difficulties other boats will attempt to help but in conditions such as those experienced in 2015 there is very little that another boat of our size and type can do. If you do take on water please keep your crew on your boat. Once in the water your crew will be moving at an average of 4 mph in the Gulf Stream. It is much safer to stay in the boat and wait for rescue. You need to monitor your fuel consumption. If fuel consumption becomes an issue you need to travel at a more efficient speed.

Stopping - we will do our best to handle any issues that occur within our group. From previous threads I expect a stop part of the way into the trip to clean out seaweed. If a boat needs to stop the others in the group will either circle or stop depending on the conditions. As stated before there is very little that another boat of our size and type can do.

During the crossing we will use VHF marine radios to communicate between boats. In the United States it is not legal to use VHF radios on land. Once in the Bahamas they will be used for communication on shore as well. On shore they are basically a party line to organize outings, find friends, etc.

As users report confirmed details they will be added-

Confirmed:
Trip Leader:
@afsigma21 - Confirmed at Bahia Mar, 7/8 to 7/13 Confirmed cottage and slip at Bimini Big Game Club 2017 212 Ltd S crew of 5 (Sea Goooals)

Confirmed for Trip with details:
@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
@jctaylor crew of 3, confirmed at Hilton at Resort World. 2019 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
@Big Papa crew of 3, confirmed at Bahia Mar Jul 7th & Hilton at Resort World
@leonard delia Crew of 3 confirmed Resort World Condo & Bahia Mar Alice Town Yamaha 242 limited S
Jose Martinez (Username?) Crew of 6 Confirmed Resort World Condo & Bahia Mar Sundeck 26' (Booked at Bahia Mar?)



Question Marks:
@Yamaha212limiteds – Crew of 5 with 212 Ltd S, waiting on Resv confirmation.
@chris34 – Originally messaged me he was confirmed, need confirmation of dates/ Stays

@LayneG is a maybe


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Blue Hawaiin will definitely need extra fuel on board, they will most likely run out of fuel within 1 mile of the bimini inlet. last year we had a Ar195 run out of fuel

 

[afsigma21]

Already talked to him, he is covered!

 

[leonard delia]

I did not know they had floating docks, but that is good to know.

Batik, did you change your mind you can ride with us if you want. its just Nelly AJ and I

 

[Betik]

Thank you , but we are fully booked for the summer. From Illinois river, to Panama City & keys...