Heading to the Bahamas Safety Ideas

[JC3]

Just some Ideas about Crossing and safety in Bahamas (These are just my notes nothing more) Just thought it might be a little usefull. I have medical kit stuff if needed?
1. Lifejackets: one good lifejacket(PFDs) for every person on the boat(Type 1,2,3, PFDs)
2. 406 EPIRB Please register it with your vessel name and proper information(check Noaa)
3. Back up handheld VHF
4. Back up GPS
5. Proper fire extinguishers(1 B2 & 1 B1, or 3 B1) Check status
6. Throwable PFD
7. Distress Flag, electric Distress light, Flares
8. Life raft
9. Satellite phone
10. Bell and handheld Air Horn
11. Hand Held Compass
12. Strobes
13. Whistles
14. Thru hull Plugs
15. All kinds of Batteries
16. Bilge Pumps Checked
17. Oil Pollution Placcard
18. Garbage Placard
19. Registration, State numbers, Certificate of Documentation

 

[JC3]

Bahamas List

More Stuff
1. Weather Forcast (I use XM Weather) 15. Navigation stuff/charts
2. Float Plan 16. Anchors
3. Medical KitS 17. Towing Ins.
4. Prescriptions etc... 18. Boat Ins.
5. Food 19. Passports Drivers lic
6. Grilling Supplies 20. Custom Decal
7. Ice 21. Soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc...
8. Drinks 22. Beach Stuff: Towels, etc...
9. Fresh Water Tanks Full 23. Cameras and stuff
10. Fishing Gear 24. Penty of Dock Lines (3/4, 5/8)
11. Diving/Snorkeling Gear 25. BUG STUFF
12. PLENTY OF MONEY (cash/cerdit cards/etc...) 26. Fuel filled up? some extra
13. Fags (Q & Bahamas Courtesy flag) 27. Engine parts spars
14. Clothes (shorts/shirts etc...) 28. DITCH BAG ETC...

 

[katricol]

Me as a guest/ safety advisor....

 

[JC3]

Katricol, Your big Girl will take you any where in the Bahamas you want to go. Only at the Atlantis will they ask you were your Big Boat is? JC

 

[All's Well]

Katricol, Your big Girl will take you any where in the Bahamas you want to go. Only at the Atlantis will they ask you were your Big Boat is? JC

I was just at Atlantis in November, there were only 15 - 20 boats in the marina. I think that they are more welcoming than they have been.

 

[skibum]

Maybe you keep one on the boat all the time but I didn't see a toolbox on that list.

Have a great trip!

 

[JC3]

Ski, You are right that nedes to be added as a check. I donot have room for it but will update and put it on later. Thanks, JC

 

[tobnpr]

If you don't already have, a spares kit (or the same items) for your mains and genset.
Impellers, belts, gaskets, etc...and a couple rolls of "rescue tape"- that self-sealing silicone stuff.
Extra engine oil if not already aboard. Tranny fluid (if not engine oil)
Spare filters for your Racors (if so equipped)- plenty of em too- I hear the fuel can be suspect over there.

I carry a bunch of tools on the boat- practically every hand tool you can think of including pry bars as well as a cordless drill/bits, etc. Hose clamps of every size, wire ties, full box of assorted SS screws, bolts, nuts, etc.

I have one of the "organizer" boxes that holds five trays for all the little "parts"...

 

[Ka1oxd]

Some wooden wedges

 

[srt8mag]

A gun to shoot the Haitians that will try to steal stuff off your boat while your sleeping.

 

[earthmover17]

I absolutely refuse to take no. 13 under more stuff to the Bahamas.

Jack

 

[tdappleman]

I absolutely refuse to take no. 13 under more stuff to the Bahamas.

Jack

:smt043:smt043:smt043

 

[Jack F]

I absolutely refuse to take no. 13 under more stuff to the Bahamas.

Jack

:lol::lol:

 

[tobnpr]

Damn...I read that thread a couple of times yesterday and completely missed it...

Well, at least he's taking more than one...safer that way, I guess.

I know the "gun for shooting Haitians" remark was probably in jest, but... If you're comfortable with firearms you should at least consider carrying- I do/would. Traveling with other vessels definitely makes it a safer journey-especially if you're heading to the Exumas or other "out of the way" destinations.

You can't dial 911 out there.

 

[HUMPH]

A gun to shoot the Haitians that will try to steal stuff off your boat while your sleeping.

Now that's just insensitive! Funny but insensitive.

Don't forget the shark repellant!

 

[srt8mag]

Actually the gun remark was not in jest. The Bahamians are having a very big problem with Haitians and crime. It started many years before the earthquake. It's not just limited to the out islands either. There has been a big increase in crime in the Abacos especially. I'm not saying it's dangerous and we shouldn't go. Just be aware and bring all valuables below and out of view.

 

[Nacho Boat]

I absolutely refuse to take no. 13 under more stuff to the Bahamas.

Jack

OK...I'll bite.

I went to the Bahamas last year and followed the flag protocol. What am I missing?

 

[hack4alivin]

OK...I'll bite.

I went to the Bahamas last year and followed the flag protocol. What am I missing?

Go back and read it again

 

[Jackie J V]

OK, it's early and I'm slow. I'm thinking, "Why the heck is Jack averse to taking whistles?" :huh: Is there some inside joke or something? And then it dawned on me...second list...D'uh.:smt021

Now it's funny! And agreed. Especially the ones bearing the "Q" banner!:smt043

 

[MaddyDean]

Have a safe trip.

As a safety suggestion: Put the beers in the cooler first and then pack it with ice. It prevents the bottles from rattling around.