Bimini Trip June 27th - July 2nd 2021

[Kevin Sargent]

Men, I am excited. I can't wait for this trip. I missed the past two years. I don't care if I have to swim across with dead fish tied around my waist.... I am going.

 

[James R Whitten]

Men, I am excited. I can't wait for this trip. I missed the past two years. I don't care if I have to swim across with dead fish tied around my waist.... I am going.

Me too. This'll be the 4th year I've attempted it. Every year something happens where I can't go.

 

[Kevin Sargent]

Me too. This'll be the 4th year I've attempted it. Every year something happens where I can't go.

James, you are going to get it done this year.

 

[svana]

So, to further complicate things, we were originally wanting to stay a little longer and go 6/27-7/3 (assuming weather/COVID cooperated). With the second party going/returning a day later, would both parties be willing to have us travel with you guys for one leg? @robert843 on the way there and @Kevin Sargent coming back.

Edit: wrong tag

 

[James R Whitten]

So, to further complicate things, we were originally wanting to stay a little longer and go 6/27-7/3 (assuming weather/COVID cooperated). With the second party going/returning a day later, would both parties be willing to have us travel with you guys for one leg? @robert843 on the way there and @Kevin Sargent coming back.

Edit: wrong tag

I wouldn't see that as being a problem.

 

[TropicStar]

Hello, I'd like to make this trip June 27th. Does everyone meet the day before or the morning of the 27th?

 

[James R Whitten]

Hello, I'd like to make this trip June 27th. Does everyone meet the day before or the morning of the 27th?

Generally there'll be a captains meeting on the 26 where we'll decide groups and discuss other safety related stuff pertaining to the trip.

 

[Rooster585]

Hope the Covid deal doesn't screw you all up. Talk of 2 week quarantines coming and going…….maybe that wont apply to the Bahamas.
Keep your fingers crossed! Good luck all - sounds like a fun trip!

 

[VaMarine]

Hope the Covid deal doesn't screw you all up. Talk of 2 week quarantines coming and going…….maybe that wont apply to the Bahamas.
Keep your fingers crossed! Good luck all - sounds like a fun trip!

Where are you getting this information from?

 

[Julian]

Where are you getting this information from?

As the article says...this stuff changes often....so what happens between now and June/July will unclear. It is also unclear just what enforcement power there is on this quarantine. For the most part, my family quarantines already!

Biden Announces Quarantine Requirement for Those Returning to the U.S. from Abroad | Frommer's

Starting January 26, all travelers entering the U.S. from abroad—including returning citizens—will be required to quarantine. | Frommer's

www.frommers.com

Right now, the Bahamas only requires a negative covid test (no quarantine):

COVID-19 Status - The Bahamas

The health and wellbeing of all who enter or reside in The Bahamas remains the number one priority, and diligent efforts are being enforced to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

www.bahamas.com

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[Kevin Sargent]

As the article says...this stuff changes often....so what happens between now and June/July will unclear. It is also unclear just what enforcement power there is on this quarantine. For the most part, my family quarantines already!

Biden Announces Quarantine Requirement for Those Returning to the U.S. from Abroad | Frommer's

Starting January 26, all travelers entering the U.S. from abroad—including returning citizens—will be required to quarantine. | Frommer's

www.frommers.com

Right now, the Bahamas only requires a negative covid test (no quarantine):

COVID-19 Status - The Bahamas

The health and wellbeing of all who enter or reside in The Bahamas remains the number one priority, and diligent efforts are being enforced to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

www.bahamas.com

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I think the vaccination will help if you can get it

 

[VaMarine]

As the article says...this stuff changes often....so what happens between now and June/July will unclear. It is also unclear just what enforcement power there is on this quarantine. For the most part, my family quarantines already!

Biden Announces Quarantine Requirement for Those Returning to the U.S. from Abroad | Frommer's

Starting January 26, all travelers entering the U.S. from abroad—including returning citizens—will be required to quarantine. | Frommer's

www.frommers.com

Right now, the Bahamas only requires a negative covid test (no quarantine):

COVID-19 Status - The Bahamas

The health and wellbeing of all who enter or reside in The Bahamas remains the number one priority, and diligent efforts are being enforced to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

www.bahamas.com

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Thanks for the links, I have to follow this stuff for a living and had seen the recommendation, but hadn't had anyone declare it as a mandate. That's where my question was coming from.. while the administration may want people to Quarantine there is no way to actually enforce it.

 

[Kevin Sargent]

Look, I don’t mean to be an ass; the folks on this form are planning for, and excited to make this trip. Don’t post negative Nancy shit and mess with the mood. We all know the risk of COVID’s possible interference with our plans. Let us have our moment. Start another form call not going to live my life due to the unknown, 2021 and beyond. This trip is 5 months away. I will start investigating the COVID rules June 7th. Everyone has that one friend that when something positive happens, you must be reminded of the negative what if’s...... oh wait, we usually leave those folks back at the dock.

this will be one of the best crossing ever. 1/2 foot seas, beautiful sky’s, no COVId interference, let’s get it on

 

[James R Whitten]

I'm just ready for and ice cold kalik. And if I have to hook up a trolling motor to an inner tube I'm going get my kalik!

 

[VaMarine]

this will be one of the best crossing ever. 1/2 foot seas, beautiful sky’s, no COVId interference, let’s get it on

I'm all for ignoring the potential bad at the moment. But I'm not sure it's safe to be dreaming either.

 

[Rooster585]

Where are you getting this information from?

I did not say that this applied to the Bahamas.
Many countries require a two week quarantine and or testing prior to entering their country. My wife's co-worker had to go through this before entering Germany. She had to provide a double negative test. (2) One test came back as a "false negative". She then had to wait two weeks before taking another test, then was allowed to travel. After arriving in Germany, she had to self quarantine for 2 weeks in a Hotel before visiting family. What a nightmare!
There are also new CDC guidelines going into effect tomorrow for international travel. Will this apply for a boat trip to the Bahamas? Hell I don't know! And who know what's coming next - frikin moving target this Covid thing.
As much time and expense as some folks are putting into this trip, it would be wise to stay on top of the situation. Both U.S. and Bahama regulations.
The point being you never know what the Covid Nazi's are going to impose next. As much as was stated, I hope the best for everyone going.
Good luck everyone! Wish I was going.

 

[Kevin Sargent]

 

[Kevin Sargent]

Welcome to Bimini

 

[Gofish206]

Welcome to Bimini

Damn those no see ums!

 

[Lee H]

Who does everyone have for boat insurance? I’m currently with progressive and they do not have coverage for travel to the Bahamas for boat less than 27 foot. I’ve called around and can not find an insurance company willing to cover it.