Boat Florida to Bahamas - Episode 54 - Lady K Sailing

[@dgojanov]

Probably the VERY BEST OVERVIEW HOW TO GET TO BAHAMAS AND WAYS AROUND!!!

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@roadboat9216]

My how times change. I taught a course similar to this at Broward Community College in Dania FL. It was called Sailing “Broward to the Bahamas”. I didn’t know how popular the class would be but had to end up moving it to a lecture hall with 75 people! No plotters, no GPS, no good weather or gulf stream info. Just paper charts and one radio station in Bimini to try to home in on. Ha ha. Taught them how do draw current vectors etc. this was back in 1974. I also taught Celestial nav in the planetarium there. Man how times change. (I was in line to buy the first GPS available). Just a little box that gave you two numbers. Lat and Lon. Even though you had to plot everything on paper charts, it was a game changer. Nice job on the video!

[@apeiron42-j1r]

Cannot describe the colour of that water at the end!!! WOW

[@SeaWindandNaia]

One of the best explanation video for this route. Well done and thank you. We will check out more videos from the Bahamas from your channel.

[@JorgeRodriguez-es6jl]

This is the most informative Bimini Information video I've seen, Highly recommended for those who want to cross for the first time! Every detail you need to know. Thanks!!! Enjoy Brother!

[@sailingsvteakkeyrandyfryli8206]

I really find these videos so helpful to show my Wife what to expect. We are selling everything taking our 35' from Michigan. I know how much work the videos are for you two. So thank you for paying it forward and helping us knowledge is safety. S/V Teak Key

[@jimbo571]

I see this comment is from 4 years ago. How did your plan work out?

[@randyfryling641]

Well this July we are leaving Michigan heading south...home is gone, wintering in Florida. Wife had some health issues we had to delay. But all is ready to go...we have been living 6 months on the boat each year . Going off grid for a month month

[@jimbo571]

@@randyfryling641 that is awesome! I'm 45 now and the plan is to retire and get a boat by 55. Kids should be out of college by then so I'm doing everything I can for the next decade to keep the dream alive. Sailing lessons, chartering, and anything else I can do. Thanks for the inspiration and all the best in your upcoming adventures.

[@Philippine-dream]

By far the most informative video I’ve watched since having gotten the bug to sail the Bahamas! Thank you !

[@johnheav]

This is one of the most useful sailing channels on YT. Thank you so much!

[@ronaldwhayesjr]

Nicely done but I do take exception with your description of the Lake Worth Inlet West Palm Beach area. Besides many great anchorage's around the inlet including up and down the icw, all around Peanut Island and of course just northbound past the icw bridge from Riviera Beach to Singer Island. Not to mention there are a few wonderful marinas that Supply fuel, water and food there are also many great grocery stores along with plenty of places to dock at such Maria's. Additionally the Lake Worth Inlet is extremely wide and usually very calm. The traffic does very but the great thing about it is that many many boats leave from this port going to the Bahamas so that you can leave in a large group making it safer. Lastly you failed to mention that if you go to West End directly which does have accommodations for docking and Bahamian entry. That route is approximately 60 miles instead of the 74.

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

Conch fritters on that beach- wow am I so jealous. Stuck here in miserable NY, what a life to be able to get out and see all that beauty.

[@airborneranger-ret]

Very nicely done. The crossing from Florida to the Bahamas is something the Macgregor 26x/26m is really good at. You can "skoot" across at 12 - 20 mph, then sail and anchor normally. 26X/26M draft is 20 inches. with the keel up - opens up lots of anchoring spots. ;)

[@davehill7484]

Wow,, Bimini blue water is only charging $1.00 per ft.? That’s great to know , we’ll be heading over to Bimini next month and usually rent a slip at Bimini sands marina on south Bimini, but I hear that the property is up for sale and there’s no one taking dock reservations at this point plus there not pumping fuel either. So we’re thinking either Bimini big game or Bimini blue water👍🇧🇸🇧🇸⚓️⚓️⚓️, safe trip back to Florida .

[@seanmurphy1348]

I watch a few channels and you are the only one really sailing!

[@mrrobkennedy]

Thanks for the shout out guys! Such a pleasure to join the team! Keep up the amazing vids!

[@LadyKSailing]

Thank you for joining us ❤️

[@johnkosowski3321]

Palm Beach inlet has an easy anchorage just to the south. But it does have some ripping tide currents.

[@jimfromri]

Hands down, this video is among the most useful sailing videos out there. Thanks for sharing. Now I’m going to have to watch your other videos to see what additional wisdom you’ve dispensed.

[@MachTuck]

Great video n description man!! Beautiful Bimini!

[@CynicalDad81]

The turn by turn instructions are amazing thank you.

[@sv2296]

WAW best channel from all these sailing channels. Cheers and keep the videos coming

[@LadyKSailing]

Omg wow thank you ❤️

[@fredbrillo1849]

Having made thus trip dozens of times I suggest you leave from Cape Florida or points south. Leave around 8pm and sail all night to Bimini! In a 34 ft sloop, we would get in S the sun was just coming over the horizon for an easy entry into Bimini harbor! As the man says, pick your weather window when the winds are predominantly southerly so as not to kick up the Gulfstream! Do not attempt in northerly conditions unless you really like 10 to 12 ft seas.

[@Simon-d8n]

Love to do this trip / in a fast powerboat .. just me and girlfriend for a few days and back home to Miami.. really thinking of relocating to Miami ., great video so detailed and very professional too

[@telemetryz]

Lots of good info guys. I like how these are produced and presented, the no bullshit approach to explaining things. BRAVO!!!!!

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks! Glad to have you along for the journey

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

I'm a retired naval architect living in Downeast Maine. These days, I create how-to videos on KZbin, but this video has inspired me. The juices are now flowing, and i'm contemplating the prospect of designing and building another sailboat for myself. Just subscribed - Your channel is just what this "Ancient Mariner" needs! Thank you!

[@LadyKSailing]

Thank you for joining us. I’d love to design my own boat now that I know what I want. Keep us updated on it if you do it please

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

@@LadyKSailing - Latest update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYXTeZqced2Aq5I

[@michelefrost4338]

So much coming from you on this episode, I had to subscribe. The two day wait thing on crossing after north wind passes, got it.

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

This video is packed full of information, Thank you for sharing.

[@beachsidebum]

Try Sebastian Inlet, its a outflow of the combination of Banana and Indian river Slightly north from the other inlet that you mentioned

[@jplazo5862]

Scouring the internet for this type of informative video. Thanks for taking the time. Safe travels.

[@stevedionne1316]

Great video content. Yours is the only channel I’ve found that provides useful information about the crossing. I’ve subscribed! Thanks and keep the videos coming!

[@bonnieswanson5259]

This video is so helpful. I appreciate all the information. I'm a new sailor and studying for our trip from Florida to the Bahamas. Thank you kindly for taking the time to make this.

[@darcyprice2387]

Great video. I was there in 1981 so it was cool to see what it looks like now. We called customs the cop shop but never a problem. Music was blaring from certain bars even early in the morning, Such a great spot including both the north and south island via water taxi. Nothing but great memories and wish I could turn back the clock.

[@callmebigpapa]

Fantastic video thanks for posting!

[@mr.smiley4263]

Just ran into your channel looking for info on sailing and by far one of the best I seen will be watching all your videos thanks

[@ralfnorenberg3130]

exelent video,,,,,,,,,,, i plan to cross to bimini with a hobie island kayak ,using the southern route,,,,

[@oldmill322]

Very nice, first visit to your site, I like the detail that you go into, more than just a quick once over.

[@mizerrocker]

We are currently looking for our Great lakes boat and need to learn navigation , and this kind of content is exactly what we are looking for Thank You Keep it up.

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching! Best wishes on the hunt

[@markph0204]

Just found -- I'm a new fan -- you share useful information without a lot of unnecessary details too. Great job! #subscribed

[@larrysinger9359]

Harbor master: time to raise prices...lol Great channel. You showed up on my feed, and one day I'll be on the blue water and truthful videos like this r wonderful. Many thanks and peaceful safe travels. :)

[@dougdavis8986]

Dork

[@exmachina1722]

This was a great submission LK...you're both salt of the earth...thanks!

[@NeonSwell]

Great video! Thank you!! Hopefully see you out there one day!

[@johnfrancis7150]

Great video professor Tim. Because of you my knowledge of sailing Has grown beyond what I ever anticipated Thank you and Fairwinds

[@SailingNervous]

EXCELLENT video-- great job! Just found channel--am subscribed now-looking forward to watching all of them - Vin

[@rfunk727]

Boy, has Bimini changed. I was there back in 1975 with the USF sailing club/racing team during a 2-week spring break on an Allied Misstress 39.

[@jodiandpet]

Love it! The colors are amazing!... Thanks for sharing. Always informative and fun!

[@jerrysmallwood8099]

This is an Amazing Post. so glad i stumbled across you channel.

[@paxmagellanic498]

Loved the video! I live in Cocoa Beach and can't wait to buy my first sailboat and make my way to Bimini!

[@rogermacedo9147]

Thank you for the tour and the knowledge on the nav Maps hope to make that trip someday

[@robertwallace6799]

You don’t have to go all the way to Freeport to clear in. West end has customs also.

[@LadyKSailing]

We always cleared in Bimini but yes I see what you mean. West of Freeport for sure

[@joewilliams5848]

Great video !! Lots of useful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDrifterNetwork]

Your videos are very helpful and very well done. I’ve been watching heaps of them lately trying to find my first boat 😁

[@samsungview2618]

Great video! I'm going to buy a sailboat and attempt to make it from Chicago to Gulf Shores via the Mississippi, and then a year later to San Pete, and eventually the Bahamas. Your content is amazing and very much appreciated.

[@liammcgoldrick6860]

You make it?

[@WoodandBricks]

This was a great video! Very helpful. Thanks!

[@JordanMQ25]

These are great how too videos, thanks.

[@johnboyf-15vet51]

Great video! Got my sub......getting a Grand Banks 42 and plan on spending lots of time in the Bahamas.

[@zolozek3327]

Awesome video. I live in Miami currently taking the captains license course. I can't wait to have my own boat. Cheers. 🤙

[@hansjensen7823]

Thank you for the detailed crossing and entry tips, will make it not so overwhelming when the time comes!

[@lensmith1870]

Very informative and well done about the Crossing and once you get to Bimini

[@michaeldenicola6725]

That was a wonderful, helpful and very detailed video many will like especially if it is your first time crossing the Gulf Stream. Thank you so much for sharing and safe sailing.

[@karlwashere123]

I was a former US Olympic short track speed skater. That was until I jumped off a sailboat onto a wooden dock a little too fast and hard. Splinter went up in my foot three surgeries later my u.s. career is over. Please be careful. Watching you step off that boat gave me heart palpitations..

[@diyitall2023]

Very well thought out..very good.

[@davidbaker4879]

Great video

[@doughembruff6202]

Great video. For us arm chair sailors. Thanks

[@benoitmaisonneuve8100]

this is by far the best info for the Bahamas I've seen for a long time ! Really well done, Thanks !

[@juliochang5905]

Outstanding and very informative video. Thank you.

[@MrChrisMiner]

That was such an interesting and informative video! Keep up the good work!

[@MrDigitalMiami]

Great video! Smooth sailing!

[@alfred2453]

sending on patreon when i arrive in bimini for sure

[@jasc6864]

Grt Vid with lot of first hand information . You guys keep it up . Great going .

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks. And thanks for watching.

[@JohnHosemannRocket]

Thank you for the information! Great videos!!!

[@tedfaber]

Question use to sail from Ft Lauderdale to Bimini. What happen to the Sunshine Inn on South Bimini. Back in the day to enter North Bimini we use to site on the “Pink House”. There were no channel markers

[@LadyKSailing]

Hey not sure sorry

[@tedfaber]

Lady K Sailing Thanks

[@darrellpugh6689]

Yet another great subject and video. Fair winds :)

[@popsoldboats3406]

Great video. Just found its way to my suggestions list. Glad it did. Alot of videos only use click bait which I try to avoid. And often unsubscribe when creators result to it. Once again thanks

[@SailingPauHana]

Love it. These kinds of videos are the best.

[@pubu2010]

Traveling to Bahamas for 12 years. Never even met anyone that checked in at Freeport. Very nice easy Anchorage just inside at Lake Worth. Quick/Easy in-out in dark. 50 miles to West End check-in or Memory Rock. Less than 10 Hours. No Fighting the Gulf Stream. Be careful of entrance to Bimini. Markers incorrect or missing and exposed to the ocean. Definitely need calm and good visibility.

[@hajazizov5008]

They don't cehck at freeport ?

[@pubu2010]

@@hajazizov5008 in 12 years traveling to Bahamas, I've never known or heard of anyone that checked in at Freeport.

[@hajazizov5008]

@@pubu2010 Sir , what do you think ? Can we make it on a small boat

[@hajazizov5008]

Cause we are going to open a youtube chanel. And wanna upload an interesting video. " Going to Bahamas from Florida " is the best video option

[@pubu2010]

@@hajazizov5008 What is a small boat?

[@NelsonPou]

This is the kind of video that we really enjoy!!!

[@anthonypropst1818]

Yes. This is some good info to know.

[@ianadkins471]

Awesome vid....thank you for sharing. Very helpful as I ponder my run over to the islands.

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Excellent...Thanks a bunch

[@SailingNewBeginning]

Great informative video! I'm currently researching everything in preparation to take our sailboat to the Bahamas hopefully this summer sometime so thanks for some hands on knowledge. Happy Sailing!

[@BarracudaHawk]

Simply brilliant thank you for your efforts. I’m checking out your other videos

[@donaldoutdoors]

Great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@ItsRainingTacosProductions]

Really enjoy these info videos. These are the best!

[@goldengoat1737]

Wow there is so much I don’t know ! I need to crew for someone before I do this by myself!

[@outdoorzfam]

Awesome video brother! Just saved it for near future tips! Thanks for sharing, Gonna watch the Navionics one now.

[@RolfeDlugyHegwer]

Thanks! Very useful information based on first-hand experience!

[@cgirl111]

I think a Lake Worth Inlet to West End is easier, then from there just anchorage hop to wherever you want to go. The crossing is 10 miles shorter and the check-in is much less crowded.

[@meganote]

Lots of great info. Thanks! We were going to Bahamas this year but ran into some medical issues... hoping to go next year.

[@sjohnson1691]

Thank you so much for making these vids with good practical information appreciate your honesty on being scared as hell and still going for it!!! The wife and I feel much more comfortable after watching your vids keep up the great work :)

[@andys4971]

Didn’t know it was only 50ish miles, I thought it was 90 but I don’t live down there so I didn’t really know. I might take my jet ski out there, that’d be a crazy trip

[@svalthea6758]

Thank you guys! Great video!!

[@jgarceau1]

Really like the "show you around" concept.

[@billturner1240]

Great video.... Very well put together... Just subscribed Thank you....

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks so much for joining us

[@MtnMig]

As someone familiar with the coastal waters of south FL, this is good advice. One thing to watch for is that south FL has astonishing number of complete idiots on boats. Another reason to avoid busy water ways especially at night.

[@want2bsailing804]

Very informative video i enjoyed watching . Keep them coming. Cheers 🍻👍

[@mamjack6134]

I always wondered, when sailing to a new place how do you find marinas and fuel supplies ? With modern electronics are the listed in the charts?

[@bennygmooneyhan4907]

great stuff. Exactly the kind of info newcomers are looking for! Thanks you very much.

[@TheTrashPirates]

Enjoyed the video. Great video information! Hoping to do our Bimini trip in 2021! Be safe guys and keep those videos coming!

[@Westsail]

Love this video so informative and well done 👍.

[@LadyKSailing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bonsaitreehouse5534]

Very informative and interesting video. I've always been interested in sailing.

[@sailingandiamoamerica6214]

Thank you so much for this awesome video

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@sailingandiamoamerica6214]

@@LadyKSailing You are very welcome :)

[@patrickhague433]

Great video. The how to is a good way to inspire others like me.

[@glenshivers3171]

Thx for all the info. Very helpful.