JetBoaters.net Bimini Fling July 10th to 15th 2017

[0627Devildog]

I have 2 on board. . . . 2 is one and 1 is none.

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[latitudeadjuster]

I think 2015 crossing took 5 hours..

and some had fuel issues right....some had to go gather cans etc.

 

[kthrash]

and some had fuel issues right....some had to go gather cans etc.

yes a couple ran out right at the Bimini sands entrance..

 

[latitudeadjuster]

they getting close....last one to the fuel dock pays!! omg this is more intense than anything!

 

[DieselCamel]

We ran out right there n the channel to Bimini sands could of swam to shore in 5 mins

 

[Eric Ballard]

yes a couple ran out right at the Bimini sands entrance..

butt clenched watching fuel gauge is not how I want to enter Bimini. lol

 

[DBamaC]

Just saw that @blacksapphirez made it. He was in group 2.

 

[Eric Ballard]

any word on Island Girl?

 

[latitudeadjuster]

We ran out right there n the channel to Bimini sands could of swam to shore in 5 mins

I would think I would just beach it rather than be adrift till cans show up...lol

 

[waterboy]

I am on and off the VHF channel. All is quiet there

 

[haknslash]

The forecast is looking decent and two, perhaps three of our crews are already on the way to Fort Lauderdale. Currently the forecast is for 1.7 foot seas with at 4 second spacing with 8 MPH wind. It is very early so the forecast could change significantly over the next 8 days. If the conditions are as forecast the crossing should be similar to hitting a speed bump every four seconds. It would be manageable but rough. Over the past 24 hours the forecast was trending toward smoother seas but today it has been trending toward rougher seas.

In preparation for the crossing and so you can get comfortable with who will be in your group these are the crossing groups that other leaders and I have agreed upon. I know each of the group leaders, have boated with them in rough water, know they are leaders in their individual lives and that following them will make your crossing easier and your Bimini experience more enjoyable. Additionally this year we are fortunate to have experienced boats in our groups as well as the leader. I would trust my and my family's lives with any of them.

It is likely that friends have ended up in different groups. The group assignments were allocated to ensure that an equal amount of equipment and experience is found in each group. Safety is the primary goal of these groups. Once we are in Bimini we will form into spontaneously organized groups for activities. These group assignments are only for the trip to and from Bimini.

Last year we asked a new Bimini Captain who had excelled on the trip to lead each group back to the US. We will be continuing to do so this year. This builds experience for future Bimini Fling Leadership.

When we arrive in Bimini I expect many of you and your crews to be shocked by the crossing. After you have spent the week enjoying Bimini you will very likely feel that the return crossing was easy.

Later in the week I will be making announcements about parking locations and order of departure. The groups will be leaving a few minutes apart and returning in the opposite order so wherever you end up in the order will make little difference.

@Bruce - Channel 68
@chris24
@chris24 (Mrs.)
@Betik
@hobineros
@Valerie
@Julian
@Water Girl

@Glen - Channel 69
@Majorsmackdown
@Amar Nanduri
@steven rivera
@NorgaR01
@S Elgin
@S Elgin (Mrs.)
@Skroggy66

@Kevin Sargent - Channel 71
@MarkEnMiami
@Drift Away
@wallacerb
@blacksapphirez
@jaburt
@rsrlegends
@Jason Winn

@MrMoose - Channel 72
@JROD
@ThatJeepGuy
@GMAN2015
@Yadel
@Bryan Martini
@Rob9550
@Lakeboy

@swatski - Channel 78A
@Bill D
@Jadams0527
@Rick215HO
@Edgar Almonte
@DiverB
@LOZBum

@tim h - Channel 68
@Alex&Elena
@Hamp
@jayasaki138
@Omarf4
@shaun lawson
@fromrio

I know this post is easily buried now but here's a list of captains in each group. Hoping @Bill D group gets to make a 2nd attempt today.

I also messaged Jin (@blacksapphirez ) and he said they made it across and were not aware Bill's group had weather issues.

 

[Julian]

3 boats here so far....apparently at least 3 turned back....

Swaski turned back

Jadams0527, Steven rivera, nor01, waxsaphire(heard across the marina) mrmoose is here.

Some damage - speakers off, torn bimini...

 

[Eric Ballard]

Im still in CLT. There is a flight boarding to Nassau now. If I sneak on will someone come get me..... lol

 

[waterboy]

Seatow requesting position for a jet ski on VHF. not sure what is up there???

 

[latitudeadjuster]

Im still in CLT. There is a flight boarding to Nassau now. If I sneak on will someone come get me..... lolView attachment 59244

you would still have a 3 hour trip to Bimini....but hey, you wouldn't be working!!!

 

[waterboy]

abandoned jet ski 10 miles offshore being reported

 

[kthrash]

abandoned jet ski 10 miles offshore being reported

just heard that.. were there skis with this group?

 

[latitudeadjuster]

Seatow requesting position for a jet ski on VHF. not sure what is up there???

could just be someone else random right. I see group been stalled a bunch few miles out on Bimini.....but doesn't seem to be drifting.

 

[kthrash]

green bottom vessel with bow out of the water.. is that the Jet Ski or a boat?

 

[haknslash]

just heard that.. were there skis with this group?

There were a few skis going IIRC. @Valerie was one for sure