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

[Bruce]

As an update on the Bahia Mar Hotel, they have offered us and a I have signed the contract for a group rate of $109 for partial ocean view rooms. Anyone arriving early can use that rate up to 3 days in advance.

I am waiting for the link to book rooms at our group rate. It is expected to take 2 to 3 work days to setup. I will post the link when it is ready.

 

[Hector]

This is what remained available at Bimini Sands yesterday.

1 bedroom marina view – 7
1 bedroom ocean view – 1
1 bedroom with a loft marina view – 9
2 bedroom with a loft marina view – 3
2 bedroom with a loft ocean view – 1

If anyone still wants to go please grab them before they are gone.

@jlcj7, this is your chance!

@1948Isaac, @Hector, @Augusto David Rodriguez, @Hamp, @Jr15g, @Justin Edwards, @Lakeboy, @Larry Robinson, @scubarick314, @TexasPilot71 I see you guys as registered for the trip but do not have a record of you having a condo. If you have made reservations please share your condo number so I can update my list of who is going.

Thanks

It doesn't look like the dates are going to work for us, I'm going to have to wait until middle of June to confirm.

 

[Drift Away]

Just found this at West Marine. There is a $100 rebate. Going to get one today. I am sure it will take 6 weeks or so to get your rebate but still $259 aint bad.

 

[Bruce]

Just found this at West Marine. There is a $100 rebate. Going to get one today. I am sure it will take 6 weeks or so to get your rebate but still $259 aint bad.

That is a solid, single use device.

My personal opinion is that inReach is a better option as it provides all the time tracking, text based communication and will run for longer assuming it is fully charged at the time of an emergency.

 

[Jim Hernandez]

Jim Hernandez has registered to captain The Big H with a crew of 2 adults and 0 children. They hail from the home port of Williamsburg V.A..

The crew is described as: Jim Hernandez Captain
Eileen Hernandez First Mate (wife0

You can register for the event using the form at https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2017-registration.6/respond

 

[Drift Away]

That is a solid, single use device.

My personal opinion is that inReach is a better option as it provides all the time tracking, text based communication and will run for longer assuming it is fully charged at the time of an emergency.

I looked at both and the ACR had some better reviews and i dont feel like dealing with data plans and such. The messaging is nice but i dont want anyone to be able to reach me in Bimini. Its 6 of one half a dozen of another as long as in a worse case it works ill be happy. If not i have my $.99 rescuse noodles from wal mart lol.

 

[Bruce]

Here is Bimini Sands new promotional video with lots of aerial video that shows the facility well.

 

[DiverB]

Wife and I just watched the video twice! We are so excited. We are keeping this a surprise from our 11yr old. We plan on just telling her were going to Florida and when we depart were just going for a small boat ride.

 

[chris24]

If you're a jet boat addict, your bedroom might look like this!

 

[Skroggy66]

Skroggy66 has registered to captain Scott;s Yacht with a crew of 2 adults and 0 children. They hail from the home port of Flagler Beach.

The crew is described as: Wife

You can register for the event using the form at https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2017-registration.6/respond

 

[jayasaki138]

That is a solid, single use device.

My personal opinion is that inReach is a better option as it provides all the time tracking, text based communication and will run for longer assuming it is fully charged at the time of an emergency.

@Bruce I just received my inReach Explorer and activated. it seems takes forever to send and receive messages. Are there settings for quicker respond?

 

[Bruce]

@Bruce I just received my inReach Explorer and activated. it seems takes forever to send and receive messages. Are there settings for quicker respond?

Are you using it inside? I find it works poorly inside but very well outside. Mine will not communicate with the satellites at all inside my home. It does work well on the dash in my truck.

 

[jayasaki138]

Are you using it inside? I find it work poorly inside but very well outside

It was sitting on the windows @ my office. I will try it outside completely when I get home. I really like the SOS feature that is connect to the service center. Thanks.

 

[Bruce]

It was sitting on the windows @ my office. I will try it outside completely when I get home. I really like the SOS feature that is connect to the service center. Thanks.

I am surprised it is working at all inside your office.

 

[Bill D]

@jayasaki138 I had the same experience inside the house. It took forever. I went outside, waited a few minutes and sent another message. That one sent way faster.

 

[Bill D]

Updated map to include @shaun lawson, Phillip Wilkerson, and move @Valerie over to 20E. We're still missing room letters for a handful of people. The sands is filling up!

 

[Drift Away]

Updated map to include @shaun lawson, Phillip Wilkerson, and move @Valerie over to 20E. We're still missing room letters for a handful of people. The sands is filling up!

YESS!!! Us off site people still have our tiki bar clip art lol

 

[MrMoose]

I looked at both and the ACR had some better reviews and i dont feel like dealing with data plans and such. The messaging is nice but i dont want anyone to be able to reach me in Bimini. Its 6 of one half a dozen of another as long as in a worse case it works ill be happy. If not i have my $.99 rescuse noodles from wal mart lol.

Although the logging features of the inReach are nice to have, my Garmin chart plotter has the similar functionality. I primarily consider the ACR and inReach as life insurance. I only look at these units from a safety perspective. I agree with you @Drift Away. It is six of one half dozen of another. I also agree with @Bruce. Aside of the obvious redundancy that these two units have with respect to each other, your vhf radio, and your chart plotter, it's worth considering that the ACR is better suited for the "all hell breaks loose" scenario where it's always ready to be easily deployed in the worst panic, while the inReach has a broader range of use, like for example, if you only need a tow and not a full-on rescue, but you do have to make sure that it is charged, and you need the subscription.
I bought both, so I guess that I have a full dozen.

 

[tim h]

I have both as well...
I have the PLB from ACR for every trip in the boat. The In-reach I will use for longer distances that way I can only pay for the service when I really need/want it.

 

[Drift Away]

YESS!!! Us off site people still have our tiki bar clip art lol

Dont worrie @Valerie your always welcome at the tiki bar lol. Might not be as big as the one here in Tarpon Springs FL