03/11/2020
Bimini 2020
June 23 – July 2
If you are a boating enthusiast, enjoy creating fun memories, white sand beaches and love crystal clear blue water this is the trip for you, Bahamas Bimini Cruise.
The event is sponsored and sanctioned by the Central Florida Sail and Power Squadron. This will be third annual Bimini trip for the organization and tenth for the coordinator Gary Yeomans.
Since this is an open water ocean crossing of 54 miles the boat requirements are minimum 24 foot closed bow cruiser or center console fishing style with open through hull scuppers. Sorry, no flats boats, bow riders or pontoons.
The trip starts on June 23nd with an overnight stay at Bahia Mar Marina and Resort in Fort Lauderdale. We have a group dinner and Captain's meeting that night. The marina is a full facility resort with the famous Lauderdale beach within 100 yards.
The second day, we depart at sunrise crossing the Atlantic Ocean to North Bimini the closest of the Bahamian Islands, approximately 2– 3 hr run 48 nautical miles. While in Bimini we stay at the Bimini Big Game Club marina. BBGC has rooms, pool, bait, clothing,dive shop, tiki bar and restaurant. Golf carts are available to visit the two mile island with gorgeous white sand beaches, local unique shops, historical buildings, bars, native restaurants and the new five story Hilton Hotel .
We will venture out for diving, snorkeling, ship wrecks, beautiful islands and the famous “Islands in the Stream” gulf stream fishing only one mile outside.
There is not a fee for the trip, only your own personal expenses. You will be REQUIRED to have a valid Passport, photo ID, cash for Customs, Bahamian courtesy flag, quarantine flag and boat registration.
We will cross back to Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, July 2nd. Several boaters will be staying an extra day at Bahia Mar before departing for home.
Reservations are required for Bimini Big Game Club and Bahia Mar Yacht Club and Marina. FIRST and VERY Important – notify us that you ARE going to take part in this fun venture. A simple YES, no or maybe RSVP. A great deal of work is involved in this trip and a one minute call or email is greatly appreciated. Call or text Gary Yeomans @ 407-810-1314 or [email protected]
Call for reservations ASAP – like Right Now !!
Bahia Mar Yacht Club and Marina – 1-954 -627-6309 for June 23 slip/room.
Ask for Stephanie for group rate. Also July 2nd. return if desired.
Bimini Big Game Club (BBGC) 1-800-867-4764 slip/room June 24 – July 2nd.
Important: Use promo code BIMFUN to receive group discounts and registration.
This year as in the past there will be two boating groups, trailering and via the intra-coastal waterway. To run in groups will be encouraged as each group is formed.
Approximately once a month an “UPDATE” will be sent out that will detail the trip with a Item Check List, Activities, Ramp and Storage location, Maintenance guide, Equipment list, Customs forms (provided), Schedules, Fuel, Expenses, GPS coordinates and General fun ideas.
Life is not a rehearsal, take part in this trip and make it a fun memory! You are only going around ONCE.
