Bimini 2020 - July 20-25

[JayZ2012]

I wanted to start a separate thread from the early interest one to see if anyone else is interested in putting a group together for these dates. It will be my first time crossing so I'm hoping at least one veteran will be interested in joining us on these dates. I have no problem socializing the crossing and working out any details on rates, etc to ease the workload if someone else who's made the crossing will step up and lead that part. I think it was swatski that said that it can be unnerving when you lose sight of land. That is probably my biggest concern- just following the GPS line on the chart.

I'm planning on arriving in FL on the 19th, cross on the 20th, and return on the 25th. Launch at Harbour Towne, stay at Bahia Mar. Then in Bimini I'm booked at Bimini Sands (AirBNB).

About Me: I've owned boats for about 20 years, and have a 2012 AR240. I'll be driving down from middle TN with my brother and our two daughters (Wives are flying and then taking the ferry).

I'll keep this post updated with those interested/confirmed/booked. (Post mostly copied from ifly4fun - thx!)

 

[Kevin Sargent]

Jay, I have made two crossings. I sold my Yamaha and got a 26 foot center with twins. We have a group I crossed with in the past. I am hoping we all get together again, if not I am open to crossing with you around those dates. I need to coordinate with my comrades to find out who is defiantly in. I usually stay 6-9 days. I figure if I am towing that far, I might as well stay longer. I am considering a trip with a group to the Exumas. If I do that, I will not make a Bimini run till 2021. I will know more soon. Keep you posted... also I tow from Atlanta Ga

 

[jaburt]

We are heading to the exumas the 17th and returning on the 25th. We will be in Bimini the 23-24

 

[Kevin Sargent]

We are heading to the exumas the 17th and returning on the 25th. We will be in Bimini the 23-24

Jay, what port are you leaving from in FL? Do you plan on making the run in one day or arriving in Exumas the 18th, with an over night stay in Nassau, How many boats are going? Any interest in leaving the 16th?

 

[JayZ2012]

We are heading to the exumas the 17th and returning on the 25th. We will be in Bimini the 23-24

Sounds good- maybe we'll see you in Bimini - and could cruise back to FL together on the 25th.

 

[MakingMemories]

I found you on here Jay. We are leaving St. louis Thursday July 16th after work heading to Summerfield FL. Dropping off some kids and picking up our wives. We reserved a house on VRBO they wont release the actual address for 141 more days. Our reservations are the 20th26th. Plan on crossing the morning of the 20th. I'm not sure if we can change our dates., but to cross in a group, we can be flexible. Keep us in mind for further planning.

 

[JayZ2012]

I found you on here Jay. We are leaving St. louis Thursday July 16th after work heading to Summerfield FL. Dropping off some kids and picking up our wives. We reserved a house on VRBO they wont release the actual address for 141 more days. Our reservations are the 20th26th. Plan on crossing the morning of the 20th. I'm not sure if we can change our dates., but to cross in a group, we can be flexible. Keep us in mind for further planning.

Sounds good. I'm more concerned about the trip to the Bahamas and staying with someone. I figure I can hit FL by heading west at the end of the week. Lets connect closer to July and coordinate our crossing to Bimini.

I've added Navionics, a Garmin GPS, and a VHF radio with a 4 foot antenna already.

 

[Andy S]

If you haven't booked the Bahia Mar hotel yet, your might want to start figuring out other options. I just looked to book a room for Sunday, June 21st and there is nothing available. I checked flexible days and found Fri and Sat check-ins also with no availability. I'm guessing they have a convention that weekend, maybe when it gets closer to when you need a room something will come available.

I'm still figuring out exactly what we will be doing for accommodation but I will probably stay somewhere within 30 minutes or so of Harbour Towne, launch Monday morning and then head over to Bimini.

 

[DieselCamel]

Check in to Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina. A little closer to inlet. Just not nearly as many slips as Bahia Mar

 

[Yamaha212limiteds]

Im also open to those days. I never crossed before. Any help would be appreciated

 

[Kevin Sargent]

My family planned a crossing in June. We cancelled our trip. Based on feed back begin received that 7/1 Bimini re-opens leisure travel, I plan on joining this crossing. We may cross on the 19th instead of the 20th. WIth the status of Bimini Cover being up in the air....I am booking RW......I think

I want access to a pool at night

 

[JayZ2012]

I've cancelled my plans for Bimini for this year and released the reservation at Bimini Cove (AirBnb).