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

[fromrio]

I have been on @fromrio boat. It sure is a beauty

It was a pleasure having you on our boat on Saturday @Amar Nanduri and show you the Haulover sandbar and having lunch at our favorite restaurant, Boaters Grill at No Harbor Name at Key Biscayne.

 

[fromrio]

Pix?

 

[Andy S]

I am lost at home right now. Have to find a way to keep busy.

Edit. What is the minimum boat size required for Exumas? Would a 30 footer work?

There is a problem with big boats once in Exuma, most of the waters you want to explore can get pretty shallow, even for boats that only draw 3' and I unfortunately have personal knowledge of this.

 

[Glen]

For those interested in tracking our crossing back this AM.

https://share.delorme.com/radianthope

Glen

Departure planned for 0800

 

[Jr15g]

For those interested in tracking our crossing back this AM.

https://share.delorme.com/radianthope

Glen

Departure planned for 0800

Wish you a safe crossing

 

[Bruce]

@Bruce & @Rana and everyone else crossing
I hope you have a safe trip with calm seas and beautiful weather. Please keep us posted when you make it back to Florida!!

Go home this soon, not me!

 

[Bruce]

@Glen, @Kevin, @Majorsmackdown and @MrMoose and their crews are on the way back to the US after a enjoying extra days in Bimini. They plan to stop for a swim half way across. We are hoping for smooth water for them. Just heard radio traffic that they are setting a pace of 35.

 

[swatski]

@Glen, @Kevin, @Majorsmackdown and @MrMoose and their crews are on the way back to the US after a enjoying extra days in Bimini. They plan to stop for a swim half way across. We are hoping for smooth water for them. Just heard radio traffic that they are setting a pace of 35.

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@Bruce That makes you a castaway, doesn't it?

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[Julian]

His Delorme is showing 35 also....must be super calm!

 

[tim h]

They must be stopped for a swim

 

[Julian]

Wow....that week flew by so fast I felt like I didn't get a chance to talk to hardly anyone....but talked to lots of you briefly! But what a great experience! Hanging by the pool, Honeymoon harbor, the pot luck, the Sapona, fishing and catching triggers, snorkeling and exploring the beautiful island....one could stay there so much longer and settle in so much more!

 

[Betik]

I am lost at home right now. Have to find a way to keep busy.

dont you have a windshield to replace ?
Keep looking I am sure there more things that are broken that you have not seen yet. I have 2 loose parts that I needs to figure out there they go.
At the very least , dont Gorgeous any need a good wash and wax?
Boat to wash and wax?

 

[Betik]

They must be stopped for a swim

Oh good, I was worried Glen had run out of gas.

 

[Bruce]

Channel 69 is silent now. I will have to switch to 68 to listen to the island chatter then 16 for the crossing on Thursday. We are already missing all of our Bimini friends.

 

[blacksapphirez]

I sooo wanted to stop for a swim but conditions were not favorable...

 

[Amar Nanduri]

dont you have a windshield to replace ?
Keep looking I am sure there more things that are broken that you have not seen yet. I have 2 loose parts that I needs to figure out there they go.
At the very least , dont Gorgeous any need a good wash and wax?
Boat to wash and wax?

Will only make me more miserable thinking of last week and current week. It is like the morning hangover after a hard night of partying

 

[tim h]

Looks like they are pulling in to Port Everglades chanel now...

 

[Bruce]

They are back in Port Everglades!

 

[Amar Nanduri]

They are back in Port Everglades!

The eagles have landed

 

[Speedling]

Channel 69 is silent now. I will have to switch to 68 to listen to the island chatter then 16 for the crossing on Thursday. We are already missing all of our Bimini friends.

Let your daughter know i certainly hope to bring her some friends next year meaning my kids. Clayton is an excellent reader at 7 and i hope there is a kid friendly review this year of the crossing and trip for him to read in the next year.
I am also gonna call out @shane hric for next year. My wife and i talked about taking extra time off to be able to relax on the way down, and the way back, and leave early/ stay late if needed. Oh yeah, certainly gonna be too rough to come back early thats for sure!