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

[robert843]

@robert843 is this the group where someone lost their rack and gas cans?

They had some issue but they crossed the same day as @2nazt so if they were in 6ft+ seas I would expect some rack failures.

 

[Valerie]

That sucks!! We had one in one of the groups that that rack made a nice hole on the back deck of the ski
I'd rather just strap the jugs to the ski
How stressful that must have been for them :-(

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I totally agree. I would not carry a rack across the ocean either @Valerie. I also will not be carrying extra fuel on my crossing to Bimini. I'll be taking the less is more approach.

 

[Drift Away]

@veedubtek had issues with his.

Was a NICE RACK though !

 

[2nazt]

If I was going to take a rack, I would also add the backing plate to my ski to keep it from damaging the deck. If it was just a day use and not a lot of pounding at a minimum I would place some kind of foam pad, like in an exercise room under the rack feet to distribute load slightly.

 

[veedubtek]

I made a base out of starboard with raised edges after last years failed attempt. I'd trust it anywhere now.

 

[Water Girl]

Haven't had a chance to follow this thread but does anyone have a quick link to reserve my slip at Bahia mar for overnight? Just realized I did everything else but that!! Also did we get t shirts? (Sorry for the random post).
Thanks all!!

 

[Valerie]

@veedubtek what is starboard?

 

[Valerie]

This was my set up last year They didn't budge or harm my traction mat And I was able to get back on my ski without a problem Luckily I didn't need to refuel on the way there or back but I was beeping pulling into Bimini

 

[Bruce]

Haven't had a chance to follow this thread but does anyone have a quick link to reserve my slip at Bahia mar for overnight? Just realized I did everything else but that!! Also did we get t shirts? (Sorry for the random post).
Thanks all!!

This is the form for Bahia Mar slips https://jetboaters.net/attachments/bahia-mar-yachting-center-jet-boaters-group-reservation-july-2017-version-feb-21-pdf.52396/

Instructions to go along with it are in the second post of this thread.

T-Shirts should be ready for order soon. We are waiting for the order form to be finished.

 

[Andy S]

@veedubtek what is starboard?

Starboard is very similar to what white plastic cutting boards are made out of. Starboard is used a lot on boats due to it doesn't rot or mildew and is relatively durable.

 

[Augusto David Rodriguez]

Bruce who's the POC for t-shirts?

 

[Hamp]

I took some time today to add everyone who has listed their unit # to the property map. Now we can all see who our neighbors are.

I'll be happy to keep the map updated as we add more groups.

Hello Bill D, I was wondering if you've updated the property map re3cently? I'm seeing the same unit I have been assigned is assigned on your map. I've confirmed with Bimini Sands. Just wondering. I don't think my neighbor is ok with me being in the same unit and not next door! LOL

 

[Betik]

@Julian s brother I think. He will probably deliver them with his buddy's new Bennetau.

 

[Bruce]

Bruce who's the POC for t-shirts?

@Julian s brother I think. He will probably deliver them with his buddy's new Bennetau.

Since 2014 @Julian's brother Alistair's Big Frog franchise in Oldmar, FL has printed our group T-Shirts. The quality of print and materials are excellent. Unfortunately BigFrog is not setup for taking individual orders or shipping so @Andy S has given much of his time and likely funds ordering, sorting and shipping the T-Shirts in the past. @Andy S is off on a new adventure and attending the 10th Annual Shelbyville Gathering this summer so unfortunately he will not make it to Bimini.

This year @Island Jay will be handling the orders through his https://islandjay.com website. They will still be printed by Big Frog. Currently the plan is that all orders will need to be in by June 8th and the shirts will ship out by June 26th. @Island Jay and Alistair are currently working out the final details. I will post as soon as the order form is ready.

 

[LOZBum]

@Bruce we're now in unit 15H.

 

[Iggyg00]

So excited to get over there.

 

[Valerie]

http://watercraftjournal.com/video-greenhulkers-ride-from-miami-to-bimini-by-jet-ski/

 

[Betik]

Me: Hey baby, look Isaac's video has over half a million viewers
Wife: don't mean sh.t, half of those clicks are mine.

it turns out, not only she watches the video when she works out, but also when she drives to work. I hope she just likes the music during the her commute.

43 days away from touching Florida soil

 

[tim h]

costco has these for $30 if any one still need to gets some. ..