Bimini 2024??

[Valerie]

Are there any trips to Bimini in planning phases for 2024?
My search is not pulling any results….

 

[Babin Farms]

We were but it’s getting pushed back to 2025. This year we’re going from Gulf Shores to Destin by boat and going to stay there for a few days.
Going to be watching this thread like all of the others about Bimini and dreaming about our next trip there.

 

[Valerie]

We just made a reservation on north Bimini for 6/17-6/23 if you change your mind

 

[Berrie]

Following. Not going to Bimini, but if all the stars line up I’m thinking of Eleuthera or Berry Islands

 

[Valerie]

Following. Not going to Bimini, but if all the stars line up I’m thinking of Eleuthera or Berry Islands

My fingers are crossed for you!!!

 

[Berrie]

We just made a reservation on north Bimini for 6/17-6/23 if you change your mind

Are you going on the jetski?

 

[Valerie]

Are you going on the jetski?

I am, looks like we will have 3 skis (different from the nightmare trip ) , 2 on the ferry and 2 maybe 3 boats. We are booked on north Bimini and Bahia Mar on the 16th. I’m excited, hoping this odd weather gets it all out of its system before the summer!

 

[svana]

I am, looks like we will have 3 skis (different from the nightmare trip ) , 2 on the ferry and 2 maybe 3 boats. We are booked on north Bimini and Bahia Mar on the 16th. I’m excited, hoping this odd weather gets it all out of its system before the summer!

Are you staying in RW or one of the other units?

 

[Dmiller2002]

We are wanting to head over July 6-13. Looking for a buddy boat or two.

 

[keytoparadise]

For the people leaving from FL, where is the best and safetst place to park the tow vehicle and trailer? I'm trying to plan a crossing trip and to stay for 3-4 days, just worried about my stuff while I'm gone.

 

[msjones144]

We are planning to cross June 7th returning June 14th if those dates lineup for anyone here looking. Have crossed once before, 2016 AR240.

 

[Julian]

For the people leaving from FL, where is the best and safetst place to park the tow vehicle and trailer? I'm trying to plan a crossing trip and to stay for 3-4 days, just worried about my stuff while I'm gone.

Ideally you leave the trailer at Harbor Towne Marina, but you have to get there early, and ideally not a sat or sun (those days you need to be there super early to guarantee a spot). But some years there are plenty. It's really hard to predict.

 

[robert843]

We are possibly June 13-16 for Bimini but not 100% sure on dates yet.

 

[keytoparadise]

We were but it’s getting pushed back to 2025. This year we’re going from Gulf Shores to Destin by boat and going to stay there for a few days.
Going to be watching this thread like all of the others about Bimini and dreaming about our next trip there.

We are planning on a 2025 trip but not sure what month yet. It will be our first trip so I'm hoping to tag along with some other folks.

 

[Babin Farms]

We are planning on a 2025 trip but not sure what month yet. It will be our first trip so I'm hoping to tag along with some other folks.

Being your first time I would definitely cross with someone that’s made the trip before. Also be sure to read up on the preparation for the trip.

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

 

[keytoparadise]

Being your first time I would definitely cross with someone that’s made the trip before. Also be sure to read up on the preparation for the trip.

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

I've done nothing but read up, watch vids and research going over there. I deff want to tag along with ones who have done it before.

 

[Berrie]

It’s always best to have a buddy boat.
But if you don’t, that’s ok too. We did our first crossing (WPB to WE) on our own when all 3 initial buddy boats cancelled. As long as you are well prepared.
Fixed VHF and EPIRB are the absolute minimum, InReach or similar very strongly recommended.

 

[keytoparadise]

It’s always best to have a buddy boat.
But if you don’t, that’s ok too. We did our first crossing (WPB to WE) on our own when all 3 initial buddy boats cancelled. As long as you are well prepared.
Fixed VHF and EPIRB are the absolute minimum, InReach or similar very strongly recommended.

Absolutely, I'm installing a simrad soon and next will be a VHF, then I'll be investing in a EPIRB. Since I'm not planning on going until next year I'm hoping it will give me time to get everything in place and ready to go. Thanks for the info!

 

[kasted1]

looking to buddy up for a Thursday to Sunday after the 10th of june based in ftl so flexible somewhat....anyone interested...this would be our first crossing

 

[bubbasuwannee]

One of these years I'll make the plunge. Had planned on picking up a larger boat prior to, but may just roll with our 195 with plenty of spare fuel. This year's vacation allotment is already taken, but might try for next year... we had too many events scheduled for this year.