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

[jaburt]

Mine is through AirBnB, and I just checked - still reserved. Did they give a reason?

Yeah said it was trashed by renters so bad that it unrentable for the rest of the summer. I think due to the power issue because we called and asked them about the power issues and they stated it had full power all the time.

 

[Blue Hawaiian]

Yeah said it was trashed by renters so bad that it unrentable for the rest of the summer. I think due to the power issue because we called and asked them about the power issues and they stated it had full power all the time.

the day is getting closer, wish you can get an alternate one, no one left behind !

 

[Bruce]

@jaburt, I am sure a condo can be found if you want one. Reach out if you need help.

 

[Mainah]

Not to cause alarm but be cautious, this just happened...

American woman killed by sharks while snorkeling in Bahamas, police say

An American woman has died after she was attacked by a shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas, authorities said.

www.google.com

 

[VaMarine]

Not to cause alarm but be cautious, this just happened...

American woman killed by sharks while snorkeling in Bahamas, police say

An American woman has died after she was attacked by a shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas, authorities said.

www.google.com

Just an FYI, she was snorkeling where they regularly feed the sharks. This is also 133 miles SE of Bimini.

 

[amccoy]

I was honestly so surprised by the comment I was speechless. Unfortunately when I explain things like "Type 1" flotation and all the marine terms, she looked at me like I was talking a foreign language. She is a boat owner. PLUS I was thinking "This trip is like 10 days away and you say this NOW?"

Now my wife is feeling squeamish about the crossing.

I am extremely confident I have everything covered but there is no convincing them! UGH!

Please let us know how it goes, I am a new boater planning this same trip for 2020. I can tell my family isn't as excited as I am.

 

[Julian]

Just an FYI, she was snorkeling where they regularly feed the sharks. This is also 133 miles SE of Bimini.

Was this released by someone or are you familiar with the area?

 

[VaMarine]

Was this released by someone or are you familiar with the area?

Familiar with the area. However, I was under the impression she was on the opposite side from the pigs, where the sport fishing boats from nassau tend to chum. Now they are reporting she was swimming with the pigs. So I don't know if it was a mistaken identity that turned into a feeding frenzy or what.

 

[LayneG]

It was extremely flat coming back last Sunday and our group was able to move on pretty fast. 2 hours and 20 minutes from the dock of Resort World to the dock at Bahia Mar.






The trip there was not so nice...

 

[Blue Hawaiian]

looking at the weather forecast this morning, July 8 morning will be a great day to cross, wind, wave, not flat but getting smooth when out from FLL, .....the weather just like women-change all the time, but wish and pray !

 

[jaburt]

We are still in. We swapped to a room at resort World and rented a boat slip at fisherman’s village

 

[afsigma21]

less than a week to go, running everything through my head 1000x

I am useless at work

 

[SlowDorado]

Anyone know how or where we slip to clear customs? is it as simple as pulling in to Big Game club paying for a transient slip and walking over to Customs to clear?

also, Im staying in the Canal and have plans to tour the north island. any marina suggestions to slip for the day?

 

[AJack]

Yep, dock at BGC with yellow quarantine flag, leave all crew in boat, and begin customs then immigration - all walking distance. There's a video by Out On the Reef that shows the process.

I think the majority of us are staying on North Bimini.

Anyone know how or where we slip to clear customs? is it as simple as pulling in to Big Game club paying for a transient slip and walking over to Customs to clear?

also, Im staying in the Canal and have plans to tour the north island. any marina suggestions to slip for the day?

 

[jaburt]

Has anyone already rented a golf cart for the week? I called a few places and rental was $90 a day for 4 seater and $110 per day for 6 seater. I paid $75 cash for a 6 seater for a day in 17 I was thinking I may get a better deal once I get there paying with cash?

 

[D3nN1s]

Has anyone already rented a golf cart for the week? I called a few places and rental was $90 a day for 4 seater and $110 per day for 6 seater. I paid $75 cash for a 6 seater for a day in 17 I was thinking I may get a better deal once I get there paying with cash?

Look for "Sluggo" near the Resort World Ferry/ pier. We ended up paying $20 for 1/2 day for a 4 seater. Everyone else tried to scam us the $110 for the day in 2018.

 

[D3nN1s]

Look for "Sluggo" near the Resort World Ferry/ pier. We ended up paying $20 for 1/2 day for a 2 seater. Everyone else tried to scam us the $110 for the day in 2018.

 

[AJack]

SkiSafe Insurance now covers Bahamas for up to 30 days:

Navigational Limits: Inland and coastwise waters of the United States and Canada including the territorial waters of the Bahamas for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.

 

[afsigma21]

I dont plan to stay on land enough to need a cart

 

[Blue Hawaiian]

leaving 0500 tomorrow, wish all good and see you guys sunday night !