Preparing for Bimini

[Andy S]

so I am reading you cannot bring fruits and vegetables to Bimini? is this true or outdated info?

That might be the rules but so far no one has ever checked what we have brought.

 

[Bruce]

In 2014 we only brought canned or frozen fruit and veg. I believe everyone else brought fresh. In 2015 and 2016 we took and enjoyed a variety of fresh fruit.

 

[ArmyChief]

It's the Bahama's....aren't there some native fresh fruits that are local and cheap?

 

[Andy S]

It's the Bahama's....aren't there some native fresh fruits that are local and cheap?

Nothing grows on Bimini, it is a coral island little to no soil. Also, the only thing cheap there is the alcohol not the beer.

Edit: The best way I can explain Bimini is its like going camping but you stay in a condo, i.e. you have to bring almost everything you want. True there are restaurants but their not cheap.

 

[waterboy]

@andy07sx230ho - best explanation so far, camping in paradise. Especially considering the whole island had no gas last year when we arrived and we lost power one afternoon for about 2 hours. The "camping" was so great though last year, I'm going back again

 

[Greg M]

Bruce, all, I've tried... there is no way I can make the trip on those dates. The logistics just don't allow me too. Please post up a ton of pics and vids! (I know you will just saying)

 

[internationalmarinemike]

This has got to be the most well organized trip to Bimini I have ever seen. Bruce the post you compiled is extremely detailed and accurate. We go to Bimini quite often and you pretty much nailed it. If anyone needs anything or has any questions before heading over let me know. We are about 20 minutes from Lauderdale and can get you the info and stuff you may need or want. Drop me an email: mreimer@internationalmarineservice.com

 

[internationalmarinemike]

so I am reading you cannot bring fruits and vegetables to Bimini? is this true or outdated info?

You can bring anything you like over there. They don't care and they don't check. You will check in at either Big Game or the airport in South Bimini. Bruce I am sure has it handled based on his preparation this far. We bring everything we need and leave any extra stuff there for the locals when we depart.

 

[internationalmarinemike]

Bruce,

I really wanted to go with you guys even though I am new here. I look for any excuse whatsoever to head to Bimini. Unfortunetly ICAST is during the very same week and we will be in Orlando for the show. If anyone is coming in early and need an ICAST ticket please email me. I will handle it for you.

Mike

PS Next year or sooner for sure.........

 

[Andy S]

Bruce,

I really wanted to go with you guys even though I am new here. I look for any excuse whatsoever to head to Bimini. Unfortunetly ICAST is during the very same week and we will be in Orlando for the show. If anyone is coming in early and need an ICAST ticket please email me. I will handle it for you.

Mike

PS Next year or sooner for sure.........

Sorry to hear you won't be making this year trip, it is definitely the biggest yet.

FYI - a cool feature of this forum is the @ feature to tag forum member. By put the @ before the persons username, it will give them an alert notifying them that you mentioned them, example @internationalmarinemike

 

[internationalmarinemike]

Got it thank you for letting me know some of the features. We have a company aircraft and service the islands. I may try to get over for the day. It is only an 18 minute flight from our hanger.

@andy07sx230ho

 

[Andy S]

@internationalmarinemike If you make it over I might have a 2015 Bimini Fling shirt for you, https://jetboaters.net/threads/2015-bimini-shirts.4413/

 

[internationalmarinemike]

Received my shirts. They really look great. My sons eyes lit up when I gave him one. Thank you very much for sending them out to me. @andy07sx230ho

 

[veedubtek]

Coast Guard Requirements

The Coast Guard has an online pamphlet detailing their requirements and recommendations for safety gear at http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/workflow_staging/Publications/420.PDF . The only requirement beyond that for inland lakes is visual distress signals. These are flares or an orange distress flag and coast guard approved light. I suggest flares as they could have other uses and are much cooler

Updated link:

http://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Updated link:

http://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF

Wow. Tons of info in that link! Great for new AND old boaters to read.
@Scottintexas Can you add the link to the FAQ under: What are the the rules on the water?

 

[Scottintexas]

added to the faq under the boater education question,

 

[Bruce]

I created a customized Google Map with all of the interesting locations that I am aware of on South Bimini.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=znejP3LGotrM.k_RIN1Qmr5xM&usp=sharing

 

[waterboy]

Awesome map!!!

You need to add the Island House Bar & Grill across from Big Game Club. Drop by to have a beer with Tones the owner of the place & stick a dollar on the ceiling.

 

[Bruce]

Awesome map!!!

You need to add the Island House Bar & Grill across from Big Game Club. Drop by to have a beer with Tones the owner of the place & stick a dollar on the ceiling.

I added the approximate location. The cloud cover obscures that area.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Awesome map!!!

You need to add the Island House Bar & Grill across from Big Game Club. Drop by to have a beer with Tones the owner of the place & stick a dollar on the ceiling.

And a JetBoaters.Net sticker!!