Bimini July 1-8 2019 - Others welcome to join us - This trip is ON!

[Bruce]

No, but the locals said they were rounding up some people involved in murders.

I believe the count is up to 30 arrests now.

24 suspects arrested in major Bimini operation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A major joint law enforcement operation on Bimini over the weekend resulted in the arrests of 24 people in connection with a myriad of crimes, including firearm and drug pos…

ewnews.com

 

[Bruce]

@LayneG do the docks at Resorts World have power?

 

[Sbrown]

I believe the count is up to 30 arrests now.

24 suspects arrested in major Bimini operation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A major joint law enforcement operation on Bimini over the weekend resulted in the arrests of 24 people in connection with a myriad of crimes, including firearm and drug pos…

ewnews.com

Makes it that much safer in my mind. Was probably more dangerous last couple of years with all these criminals running around loose. We didn't even know we were in a hotbed of illegal activity, lol

 

[LayneG]

@LayneG do the docks at Resorts World have power?

Yes they do, many large boats plugged in. Many tourists here and enjoying themselves, haven’t heard anyone complaining.

 

[Bruce]

Makes it that much safer in my mind. Was probably more dangerous last couple of years with all these criminals running around loose. We didn't even know we were in a hotbed of illegal activity, lol

I am not sure how much of a hotbed we were in but I agree that the raids will have reduced the criminal count. The three murders this year in N Bimini likely prompted the raids.

 

[Bruce]

Yes they do, many large boats plugged in. Many tourists here and enjoying themselves, haven’t heard anyone complaining.

That is good. Until recently the marinas did not have power so the larger boats were running their generators.

 

[Christiana]

Single digits!! Here’s hoping the weather cooperates!

 

[LayneG]

That is good. Until recently the marinas did not have power so the larger boats were running their generators.

 

[Julian]

First looks at long range forecasts for next Monday look good....BUT.....the wind on either side is higher than I'd like. Hopefully the weather doesn't shift forwards or backwards and this forecast holds!

"Windy" has us with 5.6 MPH winds dropping to 3.6, and waves of .7 ft. That would be awesome crossing conditions!

Sunday morning has 12 mph winds with 1.8 foot waves
Tuesday morning has 13 mph winds with .5 foot waves (lower waves because the winds switch directions)

Still way to far off to count on in any way.....but fun to watch and hope!!!!

 

[Sbrown]

First looks at long range forecasts for next Monday look good....BUT.....the wind on either side is higher than I'd like. Hopefully the weather doesn't shift forwards or backwards and this forecast holds!

"Windy" has us with 5.6 MPH winds dropping to 3.6, and waves of .7 ft. That would be awesome crossing conditions!

Sunday morning has 12 mph winds with 1.8 foot waves
Tuesday morning has 13 mph winds with .5 foot waves (lower waves because the winds switch directions)

Still way to far off to count on in any way.....but fun to watch and hope!!!!

What direction(s) do they have the wind coming from?

 

[Julian]

What direction(s) do they have the wind coming from?

Install "Windy" on your phone and it will show you all the details (it is the longest timeframe out app). Then there is Sailfinder and Sailflow (only showing until Sunday at this point).
(on windy search for Bahamas - and look at "Bahamas - gulf stream (fort lauderdale/bimini)"

Wind is shifting on Monday from SSE to SSW to SW, then Tuesday it is NW....which is not ideal for Bimini boating.....but we'll be in paradise, so we'll suffer! LOL

 

[Julian]

Forecast is still holding.....

 

[Julian]

Happy to see that the forecast continues to hold for Monday!!! Couple more days and we'll know much better.

Currently 4.8mph winds, .6 foot waves, no rain, with the wind/waves dropping as the day progresses!

Yesterday it had rain.....so hoping that stays away!

 

[swatski]

My husband has been looking for a fast way to refuel. I like the idea of the nozzles but our gas cans are brand new. Everything I’m seeing says they’re for cans manufactured before 2009. Have you used these on a newer gas can? And yes, we’re planning to practice refueling this weekend!

You do realize it is disclaimer they need in order to be able to sell those fast spouts - those are not legal under new federal guidelines, right?
Those fit and work very well. You do not want to mess with an EPA approved spouts trying to refuel if in rough water.

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[Christiana]

Have you found Windy to be fairly reliable? I’ve been watching that and NOAA marine forecasts.

 

[Christiana]

That makes sense. I bet that’s why Harbour Freight didn’t have anything like it. We bought a few other things at Harbor Freight yesterday. My husband removed the screen thing inside the tanks. We have a couple siphon things but I’m going to order some of those spouts as well and modify the cans a little more.
Whoops. Forgot to insert the quotes!

 

[swatski]

That makes sense. I bet that’s why Harbour Freight didn’t have anything like it. We bought a few other things at Harbor Freight yesterday. My husband removed the screen thing inside the tanks. We have a couple siphon things but I’m going to order some of those spouts as well and modify the cans a little more.
Whoops. Forgot to insert the quotes!

Yep. That’s why God gave us amazon prime delivery! Lol

Amazon.com: EZ-POUR EZPO30051 Hi-Flo Spout with Vent Kit: Automotive

Buy EZ-POUR EZPO30051 Hi-Flo Spout with Vent Kit: Gas Cans - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

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[Christiana]

You do realize it is disclaimer they need in order to be able to sell those fast spouts - those are not legal under new federal guidelines, right?
Those fit and work very well. You do not want to mess with an EPA approved spouts trying to refuel if in rough water.

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Yep. That’s why God gave us amazon prime delivery! Lol

Amazon.com: EZ-POUR EZPO30051 Hi-Flo Spout with Vent Kit: Automotive

Buy EZ-POUR EZPO30051 Hi-Flo Spout with Vent Kit: Gas Cans - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

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I just ordered a different brand. I couldn’t get the EZ Pour ones in time!

 

[Julian]

Have you found Windy to be fairly reliable? I’ve been watching that and NOAA marine forecasts.

I look at Windy, Sailflow, and windfinder. My brother and his friends in Tampa all use windy for their offshore trips....

 

[afsigma21]

I like:

Amazon.com: Sierra Tools Battery-Operated Liquid Transfer Pump, Model# JB5684: Home Improvement

I can set the can inside the boat and pump it into the boat