I want to go to Bimini 2017

[2nazt]

Lets hope it doesn't destroy the reefs like the last one did!

 

[Bruce]

Lets hope it doesn't destroy the reefs like the last one did!

Fortunately she is not operated by Resorts World and is reasonably sized to load and unload where the water taxis do.

 

[kthrash]

Ferry is good for women and children not wanting to ride in the Yamaha..

 

[Hector]

My bet is on @chris24 as it his natural mode of transit-
With @KevinS right behind him-

I still have images of them going over the horizon in front of me (w/o windshields, of course ;-)

@latitudeadjuster and I were racing all over Lake Anna this wknd.
His machine (212x) has the speed, but I had the tactics and hull to take bigger wake at speed.

So fun!

We are plotting a DC/Potomac adventure for the future-

Hey guys, I'm in Richmond.
Looks like you guys did Bimini last year, I did it two years ago in a jetski though. Looking forward to making it to the exhumas next year in the boat.
Don't do Lake Anna much, maybe next time your up there give me a shout ..

 

[Andy S]

Hey guys, I'm in Richmond.
Looks like you guys did Bimini last year, I did it two years ago in a jetski though. Looking forward to making it to the exhumas next year in the boat.
Don't do Lake Anna much, maybe next time your up there give me a shout ..

We have done the Bimini trip in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. There year a small group of us did Exuma, what an amazing trip.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/exuma-bahamas-trip-june-2016.9352/
https://jetboaters.net/threads/tracking-stalking-exuma-and-bimini-travelers.9706/

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Jr15g]

Hey guys, I'm in Richmond.
Looks like you guys did Bimini last year, I did it two years ago in a jetski though. Looking forward to making it to the exhumas next year in the boat.
Don't do Lake Anna much, maybe next time your up there give me a shout ..

@Hector I'm in Williamsburg and usually put my Yamaha in the Chickahominy and James River. If you find yourself around here let me know.

 

[Glen]

Hey guys, I'm in Richmond.
Looks like you guys did Bimini last year, I did it two years ago in a jetski though. Looking forward to making it to the exhumas next year in the boat.
Don't do Lake Anna much, maybe next time your up there give me a shout ..

Right now it is looking like a Sunday excursion to Lake Anna for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
We normally put in at Sturgeon ($10; on 208) and head north beyond the Thurman Islands, to a sandbar that good bunch of folks ("Lake Anna Islanders") regularly commune and Labor Day is the big end of Summer blowout for them-

It is a 45 min drive for us to LA, but there are good restaurants/bar options, fresh water and plenty of places to get away from the crowds of boats.

Let us know if/when you are heading by.

We have yet to explore Gaston. Have you?

Glen

 

[latitudeadjuster]

Told you this guy was spot on.....check him out! He calls it was before any other meteorologist calls it....east coast he is in Richmond Va.

https://www.facebook.com/WxRisk/?fref=ts

www.Wxrisk.com

 

[Hector]

@Hector I'm in Williamsburg and usually put my Yamaha in the Chickahominy and James River. If you find yourself around here let me know.

@Jr15g Definitely, I actually rode from Osborne landing (Richmond) all the way down to the hampton roads tunnel last Saturday just for kicks. I noticed quite a few boats beached directly across the mouth of the chickahominy, is that the hang out spot? The sand pits in rva are starting to get old...

I'll definitely hit you up, thanks

 

[Hector]

Right now it is looking like a Sunday excursion to Lake Anna for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
We normally put in at Sturgeon ($10; on 208) and head north beyond the Thurman Islands, to a sandbar that good bunch of folks ("Lake Anna Islanders") regularly commune and Labor Day is the big end of Summer blowout for them-

It is a 45 min drive for us to LA, but there are good restaurants/bar options, fresh water and plenty of places to get away from the crowds of boats.

Let us know if/when you are heading by.

We have yet to explore Gaston. Have you?

Glen

@Glen thanks, my son and I are actually thinking of going there Saturday if the weather holds. I've been up there plenty of times. I put in at dukes and normally just hit the restaurants and the sand bar across from dukes next to the power plant. would be awesome to hook up and get to know some more cool spots. If you ever find yourself coming to the James let me know.

 

[Hector]

We have done the Bimini trip in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. There year a small group of us did Exuma, what an amazing trip.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/exuma-bahamas-trip-june-2016.9352/
https://jetboaters.net/threads/tracking-stalking-exuma-and-bimini-travelers.9706/

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

@Andy S I will definitely have some questions a little bit further down the road. My self and a couple jet skis a seriously planning this. The inspiration for this trip was actually the video you guys posted. We are planning on using the same route, gas stops. Thanks for paving the way....

 

[Glen]

@Glen thanks, my son and I are actually thinking of going there Saturday if the weather holds. I've been up there plenty of times. I put in at dukes and normally just hit the restaurants and the sand bar across from dukes next to the power plant. would be awesome to hook up and get to know some more cool spots. If you ever find yourself coming to the James let me know.

Last night it was looking like 90% rain on Sat and Sun, so we were shifting towards Monday.
Now it is more like 50% on Sat & Sun-
Bottom-line, we're all going to have to wait until 12 hours out to finalize plans.
I am heading to Annapolis (no boat) on Sat AM for a class tailgate, so at best we will be on Anna for an evening cruise.
Potomac River and Tim's/Rick's (Fairview Beach) may be more likely (closer to home)-
Lets ping eachother once we know what the weather is doing. Temp will be right...

 

[Bruce]

@2nazt, @DieselCamel, @veedubtek the Gulf Stream forecast seems to be trending down. Looks like the the sporty water will be in north and west Florida this weekend.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

@2nazt, @DieselCamel, @veedubtek the Gulf Stream forecast seems to be trending down. Looks like the the sporty water will be in north and west Florida this weekend.

Do it @DieselCamel @veedubtek @2nazt and please upload some video of the crossing so I can have my late summer fix.

 

[AZDANSX230HO]

Bimini is on my bucket list, but the drive to Fort Lauderdale is 2342 miles one way from my house in Arizona, that alone is a buzz kill thinking about driving that many miles.

 

[Bruce]

Bimini is on my bucket list, but the drive to Fort Lauderdale is 2342 miles one way from my house in Arizona, that alone is a buzz kill thinking about driving that many miles.

@Majorsmackdown's tow is over 3,200 miles and he is coming back for 2017. You can do it.

 

[veedubtek]

We booked a condo in Largo already. Halfway there...

 

[Julian]

We just cancelled our Wrightsville weekend....lots of rain forecast for Saturday now....but probably much clearer here in Raleigh! Bummer....but don't want to sit in a hotel waiting for the rain to stop....

 

[Bruce]

Anybody want to join us on Lake Ouachita?

 

[jameskeller76]

Come on down to Austin. Weekend weather forecast is looking good!