Bimini Trip June 27th - July 2nd 2021

[Julian]

I can be added to the roster please. Thanks.

Added to the roster and the private message - please fill in the linked info sheet on post #1 of the private thread. @LayneG when you are in for sure, I'll add you too.

 

[LayneG]

As long as it has a Yamaha on the back (not a Suzuki) we'll let you join! (Just kidding) We aren't picky on makes and models.

Lol

 

[Babin Farms]

Anyone seen one of these while in Bimini?

 

[Julian]

Anyone seen one of these while in Bimini? View attachment 144550

Nope

 

[Valerie]

Anyone seen one of these while in Bimini? View attachment 144550

Nope
And I don’t wanna!!!

 

[VaMarine]

@Julian With Crossing for the Cystic Fibrosis leaving the day the morning of, should we be concerned about Fuel availability?

 

[Julian]

@Julian With Crossing for the Cystic Fibrosis leaving the day the morning of, should we be concerned about Fuel availability?

It is a bit of a concern, but many of the boats in their group are bigger and probably wont even refuel in Bimini. That said....yes it is a bit of a concern, but not changing my plan. I will still bring three 5 gallon cans with me.....never used them, but if there is a gas shortage....I have 15 gallons to do nearby boating with! (another reason to have contingency gas)

 

[leonard delia]

Bimini Sands has not had much improvement. There was a botched repair job on the infinity pool that will likely be repeated. The Bahamas are currently locked down for two weeks before resuming a two week quarantine for visiting Americans.

Perhaps they use this time to accomplish a lot but I think it is more likely that little happens until 2021.

will you be going this year july 2021

 

[leonard delia]

So I'm getting a head start this year and we have already booked our trip for Bimini in 2021. We will be departing Bahia Mar Sunday June 27 to cross to Bimini and will be returning on Friday July 2nd. We are staying at Resort World this year as I have a bunch of family joining me who are not very keen on being on the boat all day so at least over there they will have other things to do while I out on the boat. All are welcome to join us but this will be a loosely organized trip more of a group crossing. I will tag a few who maybe interested in joining and if you are interested let me know in this thread and I will try to keep track of who is going. If you do book lodging make sure they have a good cancellation policy as we never know right now with all the things going on if the trip will be allowed.

Here are a few key points to think about.

• As the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew to safely make it to Bimini and back to Ft Lauderdale, this is your priority #1 assisting other boaters comes second.
• All on board your boat must be able to sit comfortably behind the windshield. Do not plan on having anyone sit in the bow area, in my 12 legs to and from the Bahamas (6 trips), only once has the conditions been nice enough to sit in the bow.
• All heavy cargo should be secured behind the windshield, either secured on the deck or in under seat storage areas.
• Unless your anchor locker is heavily padded or you are extremely confident your anchor is secured in the anchor locker, for the crossings pull the anchor from anchor locker and secure in an under seat storage area, it will not be needed on the crossing. Anchors in the anchor locker have punctured through hulls during past trips.

Once you and your crew have decided you want to join our June trip, here is a list of things you need to get done.

Outline of key items for the trip that you need to do.

1. Each person will need a passport
2. Room reservation at the Bahia Mar Hotel,
3. Slip reservation at the Bahia Mar Marina with launch location
4. Condo reservation at Bimini Sands, Resort World or somewhere else of your choosing
5. Filling out the Bahamas customs form
6. Filling out a Bahamas Immigration form
7. Clearing US Customs and Border Protection

@Bimini @veedubtek @Andy S @1948Isaac @tim h @Bruce @Wisefam22 @DieselCamel @swatski @Shookie @Jack Long @Mainah @ThatJeepGuy @Berrie @bronze_10 @Gofish206 @Ramblin Wreck

Confirmed Participants

1. @robert843
2. @veedubtek
3. @B0at1n
4. @tim h
5. @Babin Farms
6. @Nexus
7. @Gofish206
8. @D_Booker
9. @Bizywk
10. @James R Whitten
11. @Slapjaw
12. @Valerie
13. @Julian
14. @Five Faces
15. @VaMarine
16. @Jutzi
17. @Gerry R
18. @Amar Nanduri
19. @jayasaki138
20. @ifly4fun
21. @svana
22. @jctaylor
23. @Papa Erp
24. @Lee H
25. @ThatJeepGuy
26. @Skroggy66
27. @Wes Walley
28. @doublej3
29. @FLJetBoater
30. @gmiked1020
31. @Ggordon3321
32. @Av8tor07

Can't Make it now:

• @PortTobacco II
• @Andy S

Regarding Dock space at Bimini Cove - a few points.

• If you arrive before 6/27 docking will be an issue because of the paddle for a cure.
• @James R Whitten has pre-reserved docking for people signed up by 3/8 - see the tracking sheet in the private chat- there is a column for this.
• We have a group booking rate (see the private chat for the rate) with no minimum length requirement + 19.5% tax.
• We've been dealing with Nichelle Roberts at nichelle1242@gmail.com. Anyone booking after 3/8 should email her directly to get added to the list and tell her you are with Jetboaters.net.

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So I'm getting a head start this year and we have already booked our trip for Bimini in 2021. We will be departing Bahia Mar Sunday June 27 to cross to Bimini and will be returning on Friday July 2nd. We are staying at Resort World this year as I have a bunch of family joining me who are not very keen on being on the boat all day so at least over there they will have other things to do while I out on the boat. All are welcome to join us but this will be a loosely organized trip more of a group crossing. I will tag a few who maybe interested in joining and if you are interested let me know in this thread and I will try to keep track of who is going. If you do book lodging make sure they have a good cancellation policy as we never know right now with all the things going on if the trip will be allowed.

Here are a few key points to think about.

• As the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew to safely make it to Bimini and back to Ft Lauderdale, this is your priority #1 assisting other boaters comes second.
• All on board your boat must be able to sit comfortably behind the windshield. Do not plan on having anyone sit in the bow area, in my 12 legs to and from the Bahamas (6 trips), only once has the conditions been nice enough to sit in the bow.
• All heavy cargo should be secured behind the windshield, either secured on the deck or in under seat storage areas.
• Unless your anchor locker is heavily padded or you are extremely confident your anchor is secured in the anchor locker, for the crossings pull the anchor from anchor locker and secure in an under seat storage area, it will not be needed on the crossing. Anchors in the anchor locker have punctured through hulls during past trips.

Once you and your crew have decided you want to join our June trip, here is a list of things you need to get done.

Outline of key items for the trip that you need to do.

1. Each person will need a passport
2. Room reservation at the Bahia Mar Hotel,
3. Slip reservation at the Bahia Mar Marina with launch location
4. Condo reservation at Bimini Sands, Resort World or somewhere else of your choosing
5. Filling out the Bahamas customs form
6. Filling out a Bahamas Immigration form
7. Clearing US Customs and Border Protection

@Bimini @veedubtek @Andy S @1948Isaac @tim h @Bruce @Wisefam22 @DieselCamel @swatski @Shookie @Jack Long @Mainah @ThatJeepGuy @Berrie @bronze_10 @Gofish206 @Ramblin Wreck

Confirmed Participants

1. @robert843
2. @veedubtek
3. @B0at1n
4. @tim h
5. @Babin Farms
6. @Nexus
7. @Gofish206
8. @D_Booker
9. @Bizywk
10. @James R Whitten
11. @Slapjaw
12. @Valerie
13. @Julian
14. @Five Faces
15. @VaMarine
16. @Jutzi
17. @Gerry R
18. @Amar Nanduri
19. @jayasaki138
20. @ifly4fun
21. @svana
22. @jctaylor
23. @Papa Erp
24. @Lee H
25. @ThatJeepGuy
26. @Skroggy66
27. @Wes Walley
28. @doublej3
29. @FLJetBoater
30. @gmiked1020
31. @Ggordon3321
32. @Av8tor07

Can't Make it now:

• @PortTobacco II
• @Andy S

Regarding Dock space at Bimini Cove - a few points.

• If you arrive before 6/27 docking will be an issue because of the paddle for a cure.
• @James R Whitten has pre-reserved docking for people signed up by 3/8 - see the tracking sheet in the private chat- there is a column for this.
• We have a group booking rate (see the private chat for the rate) with no minimum length requirement + 19.5% tax.
• We've been dealing with Nichelle Roberts at nichelle1242@gmail.com. Anyone booking after 3/8 should email her directly to get added to the list and tell her you are with Jetboaters.net.

33-leonard delia

 

[AbuAyd]

Hi Everyone. I crossed with @Betik and the group in the July 2018 as a motivated "newbie". Yup, guilty as charged. Best trip we have ever had as a family. Planning our second crossing this year. Would have LOVED to join this group but unfortunately the dates are not going to work for us. We reserved unit 7D in Bimini Cove 6/18-6/25 and I just got a confirmation that the dock slip is available. If anyone here knows anybody who maybe crossing earlier, please let me know as I would love to tag along. I definitely do not want to cross alone but crazy enough to think about it at least. I am sure @Bruce and probably others will set me straight quickly. We made some great memories last time and after 2020, we are READY for more as I am sure everyone is. Stay safe and hope we all have a great 2021 summer!

 

[LayneG]

Check the Bahamas boat fling to Bimini. They have multiple trips in June, I went with them one year in my AR240.

 

[Berrie]

Check the Bahamas boat fling to Bimini. They have multiple trips in June, I went with them one year in my AR240.

They require a minimum boat length of 22' .
Doesn't mean you can't follow with them, but you won't be an official part of that group.

 

[AbuAyd]

They require a minimum boat length of 22' .
Doesn't mean you can't follow with them, but you won't be an official part of that group.

Thanks @LayneG

@Berrie I rounded up to 22 if you include the swimming platform . I registered on their website and will see what happens.

 

[Bruce]

Thanks @LayneG

@Berrie I rounded up to 22 if you include the swimming platform . I registered on their website and will see what happens.

21 foot Yamahas were allowed to join in the past. That was after a discussion between the fling operators and the 21 foot captains that convinced the fling that they were capable.

 

[LayneG]

Thanks @LayneG

@Berrie I rounded up to 22 if you include the swimming platform . I registered on their website and will see what happens.

If you register and go with them, make sure you attend the Captain's meeting both times. They are pretty nice and they give you a bottle of Bahamian Rum!

 

[leonard delia]

So I'm getting a head start this year and we have already booked our trip for Bimini in 2021. We will be departing Bahia Mar Sunday June 27 to cross to Bimini and will be returning on Friday July 2nd. We are staying at Resort World this year as I have a bunch of family joining me who are not very keen on being on the boat all day so at least over there they will have other things to do while I out on the boat. All are welcome to join us but this will be a loosely organized trip more of a group crossing. I will tag a few who maybe interested in joining and if you are interested let me know in this thread and I will try to keep track of who is going. If you do book lodging make sure they have a good cancellation policy as we never know right now with all the things going on if the trip will be allowed.

Here are a few key points to think about.

• As the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew to safely make it to Bimini and back to Ft Lauderdale, this is your priority #1 assisting other boaters comes second.
• All on board your boat must be able to sit comfortably behind the windshield. Do not plan on having anyone sit in the bow area, in my 12 legs to and from the Bahamas (6 trips), only once has the conditions been nice enough to sit in the bow.
• All heavy cargo should be secured behind the windshield, either secured on the deck or in under seat storage areas.
• Unless your anchor locker is heavily padded or you are extremely confident your anchor is secured in the anchor locker, for the crossings pull the anchor from anchor locker and secure in an under seat storage area, it will not be needed on the crossing. Anchors in the anchor locker have punctured through hulls during past trips.

Once you and your crew have decided you want to join our June trip, here is a list of things you need to get done.

Outline of key items for the trip that you need to do.

1. Each person will need a passport
2. Room reservation at the Bahia Mar Hotel,
3. Slip reservation at the Bahia Mar Marina with launch location
4. Condo reservation at Bimini Sands, Resort World or somewhere else of your choosing
5. Filling out the Bahamas customs form
6. Filling out a Bahamas Immigration form
7. Clearing US Customs and Border Protection

@Bimini @veedubtek @Andy S @1948Isaac @tim h @Bruce @Wisefam22 @DieselCamel @swatski @Shookie @Jack Long @Mainah @ThatJeepGuy @Berrie @bronze_10 @Gofish206 @Ramblin Wreck

Confirmed Participants

1. @robert843
2. @veedubtek
3. @B0at1n
4. @tim h
5. @Babin Farms
6. @Nexus
7. @Gofish206
8. @D_Booker
9. @Bizywk
10. @James R Whitten
11. @Slapjaw
12. @Valerie
13. @Julian
14. @Five Faces
15. @VaMarine
16. @Jutzi
17. @Gerry R
18. @Amar Nanduri
19. @jayasaki138
20. @ifly4fun
21. @svana
22. @jctaylor
23. @Papa Erp
24. @Lee H
25. @ThatJeepGuy
26. @Skroggy66
27. @Wes Walley
28. @doublej3
29. @FLJetBoater
30. @gmiked1020
31. @Ggordon3321
32. @Av8tor07

Can't Make it now:

• @PortTobacco II
• @Andy S

Regarding Dock space at Bimini Cove - a few points.

• If you arrive before 6/27 docking will be an issue because of the paddle for a cure.
• @James R Whitten has pre-reserved docking for people signed up by 3/8 - see the tracking sheet in the private chat- there is a column for this.
• We have a group booking rate (see the private chat for the rate) with no minimum length requirement + 19.5% tax.
• We've been dealing with Nichelle Roberts at nichelle1242@gmail.com. Anyone booking after 3/8 should email her directly to get added to the list and tell her you are with Jetboaters.net.

Can you put us on the list Leonard Delia

 

[Julian]

Can you put us on the list Leonard Delia

Added you to the list and the private message thread

 

[BX_Cowboy]

Added to the roster and the private message - please fill in the linked info sheet on post #1 of the private thread. @LayneG when you are in for sure, I'll add you too.

Can you share the form here, we would like to be added to the roster. Thanks

 

[Julian]

Can you share the form here, we would like to be added to the roster. Thanks

Added to both!

 

[Julian]

For those interested @islandjay will be making Bimini shirts.....just need to get back from the Turks to finalize the designs.