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?Can we now get back to discussing plans as the original post was meant for? No?
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?Can we now get back to discussing plans as the original post was meant for? No?
I believe that "Mark" that you are traveling with has stayed at the Hilton in the past. He will have an idea about what he has found for food in Bimini.
Am I correct that you are staying on the canals in S. Bimini. I am not aware of any groceries being available on S Bimini beyond what is at Booze & Screws which is mostly alcohol and mixers. Smalls Takeaway next door and My Three Daughters on N. Bimini are likely the best value meals that you will find. The Thirsty Turtle on S. Bimini has been recently remodeled and should be a good experience.
The water is fine in Bimini. Perhaps take a pitcher style filter with you if you are concerned. We take a few packs of bottled gatorade and gatorade powder then refill with local water.
Most of my trips have been for 10 to 14 days crossing there with a group going for 6. I have typically carried sufficient food for my family of four to eat all but a few meals that we plan to eat out. Our days are spent on the water not revolving around when we can find food on the islands. We typically catch some fish to eat and have a few meals out with friends then give away any food that we have left over.
Yep, pretty close. We've scouted the stores and have a list of places we can visit to obtain groceries. It's undoubtedly going to be a pain trucking (or should I say boating) it back to the house.
So I know from what I've heard that the fresh water is "different", though still drinkable. Apparently the difference is that their drinking water comes from the sea and is then later purified, as opposed to how water is obtained here in the U.S.
I recommend taking everything you need including food & drinks. There’s not much for food over there unless your going to plan on eating conch salad a lot.Other than being a super avid boater, I know nothing about Mark other than what I've already shared. He very well could be the person of whom you speak, but I don't have this information to confirm this.
Yep, pretty close. We've scouted the stores and have a list of places we can visit to obtain groceries. It's undoubtedly going to be a pain trucking (or should I say boating) it back to the house.
So I know from what I've heard that the fresh water is "different", though still drinkable. Apparently the difference is that their drinking water comes from the sea and is then later purified, as opposed to how water is obtained here in the U.S.
This is more or less our plan. You could say it fits like a glove; give or take a day here or there.
We'll purchase what we can there; eating out everyday if we absolutely need to.
Truthfully, I'm less concerned about food than I am about fresh water.
The human body only needs one of those things daily. .. but ya, obviously we'll try to stock up once we get there.
there is a small mini market in S bimini surprincing well stock
there is a small mini market in S bimini surprincing well stock
The one that was beside Booze & Screws by the ferry dock? It was packed with product but I believe it is closed. Doyle ran it and rented golf carts.
@pprocacci do you have golf carts as part of your rental? It is quite a hike, on dirt road, from the canals to the Thirsty Turtle, Smalls and Booze and Screws. You might be able to hail an old van taxi on channel 68.
@pprocacci At times it well stocked. Other times it’s bare bones. All depends on when the orders come in. We tried to get pizza one night & they were waiting on supplies…. for days. s Bimini didn’t have fuel most of the week we were there last year. Had to go to N Bimini for fuel. One thing about Bimini is the food & fuel supplies run out fast and don’t get replenished like we’re all used to. I wouldn’t count on anything being in stock over there. And also, the market is small, like supers super small, Not what most think. We ate conch salad one night, at the Thirsty turtle for lunch once and the rest of the trip we ate what we took over with us. Chops, burgers, brats, eggs, tacos, snacks and so much more & for the meats we fit it all in a average size yeti style cooler.there is a small mini market in S bimini surprincing well stock
@pprocacci At times it well stocked. Other times it’s bare bones. All depends on when the orders come in. We tried to get pizza one night & they were waiting on supplies…. for days. s Bimini didn’t have fuel most of the week we were there last year. Had to go to N Bimini for fuel. One thing about Bimini is the food & fuel supplies run out fast and don’t get replenished like we’re all used to. I wouldn’t count on anything being in stock over there. And also, the market is small, like supers super small, Not what most think. We ate conch salad one night, at the Thirsty turtle for lunch once and the rest of the trip we ate what we took over with us. Chops, burgers, brats, eggs, tacos, snacks and so much more & for the meats we fit it all in a average size yeti style cooler.
As part of the rental? No.
We're renting several when we get there though.
All these negativity just discourage people, just do your own thing. I always go with my own group, never with the jetboaters, great people but too opinionated, most commenting never been there will never be there or their wives won’t let ‘em.my group is crossing jun 2 till the 6. Probably about 12 boats, multiple crossing and some even all the way to Staniel in boats and jet skis. This year the skis will be leaving from haul over boats from lauderdale. The only place you might need a golf cart is the north island not really necessary in s Bimini. Any other info you may need just send me a dm.
I see you have a new boat and not sure if you already planned on it but think about taking an entire set of spare spark plugs, tools, oil, rags and whatever else you might need on the trip. Hopefully you don't need any of it but there's always a chance you or someone else might be in need. One in our group used a tube of 3M 5200 while over there last time. I slowly put together a small box with things that I might've needed as I thought of them or just came across them.Yeah, I expect that to be the case. That's been most peoples' experience from what I've gathered; fuel in particular seems to come up more often than not.
It's going to make for an interesting week regardless!
I see you have a new boat and not sure if you already planned on it but think about taking an entire set of spare spark plugs, tools, oil, rags and whatever else you might need on the trip. Hopefully you don't need any of it but there's always a chance you or someone else might be in need. One in our group used a tube of 3M 5200 while over there last time. I slowly put together a small box with things that I might've needed as I thought of them or just came across them.
Make sure to take a lot of pictures while your there. I already find myself looking back and thinking of the great time that we had.
The 3 people commenting have all been there multiple times and are ensuring those that read @pprocacci 's "selling" of the trip are well aware of the challenges of the trip. If you read any of the Bimini FB page crossing posts you will find the ones where people got there thinking it was going to be like being in Miami and discover to their shock that the "grocery store" consists of two 15 foot isles of a big mix of food, paper goods etc (imagine that if you can).All these negativity just discourage people, just do your own thing. I always go with my own group, never with the jetboaters, great people but too opinionated, most commenting never been there will never be there or their wives won’t let ‘em.my group is crossing jun 2 till the 6. Probably about 12 boats, multiple crossing and some even all the way to Staniel in boats and jet skis. This year the skis will be leaving from haul over boats from lauderdale. The only place you might need a golf cart is the north island not really necessary in s Bimini. Any other info you may need just send me a dm.
The 3 people commenting have all been there multiple times and are ensuring those that read @pprocacci 's "selling" of the trip are well aware of the challenges of the trip.
I always go with my own group, never with the jetboaters, great people but too opinionated