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barryg

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Jun 24, 2007
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Fort Lauderdale
Boat Info
2005 320 Sundancer, Garmin 5208
Engines
Twin V-Drives 350 Mags
Left Thursday morning in 3-5's with 21 other boats as part of the Bahamas Boating Fling summer trips with Chad from Asureyes as my crew; and another CSR member Ray with his 350 the White Pearl also in the flotilla. It was a little rough going over; and it took just over 3 hours, but once we got into port , the water turned turquoise, the party started. We stayed on board at the Big Game Resort & Marina; and spent each day exploring and enjoying all that beautiful weather and water. Made some great friends and got to learn how the boat handles in all types of seas.

Sunday came too soon. We had a radio check at 6:15am, saw an amazing sunrise, and headed out of Bimini around 7:15. The seas were 2' or less (mostly less), and we made it back cruising at 3650rpms, (using 35% less gas than the way there), and in 2 hours.

There were boats as small as 23', including a 24' sundeck, and the lead boat was a beautiful 46' Sundancer. A few of the boats had some mechanical issues either on the way over or while there; but everyone had an amazing time, even with gas at $6.00/gallon!

For anyone looking to make their first trip across the Gulfstream, I definitely recommend the Boating Flings.
 

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Thanks for the update. Now, lets see them pictures. Did you do any diving? How is the new resort coming in Bimini. Has the real estate market slow it down?
 
I'll get the pictures posted tomorrow..Bimini Bay is still under construction, and it would be great if they would put the casino in they have been talking about for a few years now!!! It is a little bit out of the way and until they build more around it, I can understand why we stayed at the Big Game in the center of town. The fishing was great, the waters crystal clear for snorkeling or diving, or just rafting up, jumping in the water on a float or noodle and having some cold ones(see photo)!... Makes you realize how great the boating life is.

Barry
 

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The Bimini trip was awesome. Met both barryG and Chad in person. I was definitely more than a little wet by the time we reached Bimini but I wasn't the only one.

You tend to forget just how clear the waters are in the Bahamas, like gin. To quote Chad "the water is so crystal clear that from the boat you can read a newspaper sitting on the bottom in 15 feet of water", he was not far off.

While there we explored the town, bought some local bimini bread, and gave the Margarator a workout, and met lots of great people. It was the admirals' birthday while we were there; you would not believe what it takes to get a birthday cake in a place like Bimini.

We went in search of the Atlantis Road,that underwater structure that is supposed to be a remnant of the lost world of Atlantis. Let's just say liberal use of ones imagination was required. We invited Chad and Barry to join us on White Pearl on Saturday for a trip south to Honeymoon Cove. What a beautiful place. Sand sharks and rays everrywhere and more conch than you could throw a stick at. The cooler was full and the Corona's were cold, a good time was had by all.

Sitting in the water justing chatting with Chad we both agreed "so this is what we love about boating". Indeed.

Ray
 
Thanks for nice report guys, give us some more pictures to fulfill the advanture.
 
How nice it must be to take your own boat to the bahamas. Table rock lake is great, but man that would be cool. I doubt I would make the trip in the 185 though. Looking forward to the pics.
 
Will get my photos posted sometime tomorrow, and will be collecting more from Ray and Chad. It definitely makes you appreciate and enjoy the boating life and all the great friends you make along the way!

Barry
 
Barry - glad to hear you had an awesome trip. I wish i could have joined you all. I really love Bimini. That pic of Chad is great! Sorry about the seas going over, how were they coming back?

We're going on 7/11 to Lucaya.

More pics !!!!

Randy
 
We are headed to Bimini in a couple of weeks, from July 12 thru July 20/21. So what are the can't miss spots and places that we go. We will be diving so if you have any information about diving we would like to have that as well. Thanks for the info, can't wait for the pics and when we return we will add ours as well. Plus, we will have an underwater camera with us as well.
 
You wanted pics so here goes
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The Bimini Big Game Club where we stayed
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This is in the Harbor at Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas. Notice that the water is so clear that you can see the bottom. We are in 15 feet of water
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BarryG and Keith aboard White Pearl running from Bimini to Honeymoon Harbor just north of Gun Cay
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Ray, BarryG and Marry Ellen. Notice the Bahamian Punch..ya mon
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Ray and Chad at the helm on White Pearl for the run to Honeymoon Harbor
 
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Way too much testosterone here. All the guys at the helm.From left to Right: Keith , BarryG, Chad, Ray. This on the approach to honeymoon harbor
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While the white Pearl was at anchor at Honeymoon harbor. This was a raft up that just happened. This anchorage is very beautiful, lots of rays, sand sharks, and conch. It was a scorcher that day so I was glad that the Corona's were ice cold
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After the run back to Bimini this is Chad waiting for dinner at a restaurant. I think that everyone was a litle punchy by this time
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Chad (asureeyes) and BarryG aboard Sunny Daze on the trip back to Ft. Lauderdale. The seas were calm and the run from Bimini to Ft. Lauderdale was awesome
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We first picked up the Miami skyline about 28 miles out of Ft. Lauderdale. I believe this picture was about 17 miles out of Ft. Lauderdale.
 
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Guys, Those pictures are great. Iam hoping for a late blast off this year(Late August). I hope!!!!!!!!! Glad you all had fun! JC
 
We had a great time, and hopefully will get back over in the next few months.

I've gotten most of the photos from Ray (White Pearl) and put them together with mine. Here's the link if you want to see the trip and the marina we stayed at.

web.mac.com/barry.g
 

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