JetBoaters.net Bimini Fling July 9th to 14th 2018

[Amar Nanduri]

I could always bring my ski Amar and Anu can watch you straggle. My wife would have loved to be see me straggle as long as she knew I was safe.

Thanks Betik. I have been on jetskis before. JetSkiing to Bimini is something she won’t allow

 

[Betik]

lucky you I guess. Claire will be probably be throwing eggs at me from the cockpit. LOL

 

[Bruce]

Guys, we have an official invitation from
Bimini Sand to tag the marina with JetBoaters stickers!

 

[Patricia Mershon]

Patricia Mershon has registered to captain It's About Time with a crew of 4 adults and 0 children. They hail from the home port of Staten Island, NY.

The crew is described as: Husband, Wife and two sons 20 and 30 yrs old

You can register for the event using the form at
https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2018-registration-june-25th-to-30th.8/respond for June 25th to 30th
or
https://jetboaters.net/forms/bimini-2018-registration-july-9th-to-14th.6/respond for July 9th to 14th

 

[giroux68]

Looking out the window at what you’re crossing. Looks crazy and very cool.

 

[Rod5]

I know the plan is to cross Monday unless weather dictates for a Sunday crossing, but is anyone in this group planning to cross Sunday if the weather is favorable?

 

[Bruce]

I know the plan is to cross Monday unless weather dictates for a Sunday crossing, but is anyone in this group planning to cross Sunday if the weather is favorable?

The plan is to cross on Monday. We would only cross on Sunday if Monday’s forecast is significantly worse.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

So I was browsing street view on google maps and noticed how nice Bimini Sand's pool looked. Then I did the full 360 view and caught the snack bar and noticed a familiar speedo. Not a bad tan @Bruce.

 

[Berrie]

Some things you just want to unsee....

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

So I was browsing street view on google maps and noticed how nice Bimini Sand's pool looked. Then I did the full 360 view and caught the snack bar and noticed a familiar speedo. Not a bad tan @Bruce.

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In all seriousness, how awesome is it when you crossover the deep blue and into those clear turquoise waters during the crossing. I've always enjoyed that particular moment.

 

[bronze_10]

In all seriousness, how awesome is it when you crossover the deep blue and into those clear turquoise waters during the crossing. I've always enjoyed that particular moment.

How far out from bimini is that?

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

How far out from bimini is that?

I’m sure somebody can provide accurate distance but it’s not far at all.

 

[Bruce]

How far out from bimini is that?

See the dark blue by Fort Lauderdale, that is the really rough water where you get to know the ocean. Then the lighter blue in the middle is the stream that wants to eat you or carry you to Iceland. After you cross the thin blue line by Bimini you enter the paradisial turquoise water.

 

[Bruce]

This is a nice video tour of old Bimini by Neal Watson Sr. Neal’s daughter Beth runs the reservations for Bimini Sands. His son Neal Jr. can be found running the family dive business at Big Game Club. Warning, Neal seems to wear a speedo 24/7.

 

[Rod5]

Just curious how many fellow certified divers do we have going on this July trip?

 

[Bruce]

If anyone needs flares West Marine has a one day sale for $70 on this electric flare alternative.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/weems-plath--sos-distress-light-electronic-flare-with-distress-flag--17466988

It is more expensive than flares but does not have to be replaced.

 

[D3nN1s]

Not a certified diver... but we will give it a try lol, definitely on our bucket list just haven’t gotten to it yet

 

[Speedling]

So this shows winds from north/northeast and waves of 3 ft. Is the pers the interval between waves?
Just making sure i am reading it right

 

[Berrie]

Yes it is the interval.
And as great as 3' @ 13sec looks like, any wind from the north is a no-no day.

 

[Speedling]

Yes it is the interval.
And as great as 3' @ 13sec looks like, any wind from the north is a no-no day.

So it shows the forecast changing the wind to out of the east. I would assume wind from the west would be best for crossing and northwest would be worst for return.
Does Florida block any of it really? I know great lakes it makes a big difference but out there perhaps not.