This is exactly what I was curious about after watching so many Bimini trip videos.... Thank you
@msservingjustice5 жыл бұрын
What a great video , this what we needed explained how the crossing works and where to stay..Thanks !
@LifeBeginsOnTheWater4 жыл бұрын
Great information, we are headed back next summer. Can’t wait, we have crossed over several times by JetSki with several friends. Billy D
@MrNightpwner4 жыл бұрын
How was that? Like are the restaurants good? I live in Miami and been thinking about going solo.
@LifeBeginsOnTheWater4 жыл бұрын
MrNightpwnwer, it was absolutely amazing. Bimini is one of the most laided back places in the world with some of the best people you will ever meet in your life. The food is amazing as well. Needless to say we all gain a few extra pounds for the crossing headed home
@thefloridaredneck3 жыл бұрын
This video helps me plan for my crossing so much better.
@robprieto5 жыл бұрын
Very informative, really appreciate you sharing this with us.
@chrisandersonCR165 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I'm leaving for my first trip around July 15th depending on weather.
@fuadaldawodi18215 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Richard, this is a great video. I'm doing this trip with my daughter on the 25th through the Bahamas tourism.
@Amariellah4 жыл бұрын
Fuad Aldawodi how was your trip did u need a passport and where did u lodge once you arrived
@fuadaldawodi18214 жыл бұрын
@@Amariellah hi, my trip was fantastic, it was an adventure and would definitely do it it again. Yes a passport is needed, have to go thru customs and immigration. I wanted to go back again this year but because of covid restrictions we decided to stay local. We went from Melbourne florida to Cape coral thru the saint Lucie cancel and lake Okeechobee...was really nice. I call these type of trips adventures, not vacation, because they can be a lot of work.
@johnkosowski3321 Жыл бұрын
We always declare our gun and bullets since we started going in like 1994. Lately they have been coming to the boat to verify it, but that is about it.
@JibberJabber705 жыл бұрын
Planning to go next year with Yamaha Jet Boat group. Great video!!!
@TheTrashPirates4 жыл бұрын
Great video! thank you! looking forward to do the crossing next June.
@richardpowers9883 жыл бұрын
It’s official we are heading back to Bimini. We will leave Port Everglades on or about July 31/Aug 1 and return on Aug 7/8. If you are interested in follow us let me know.
@chris123church3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME - How do we sign up - I wanna go
@richardpowers9883 жыл бұрын
@@chris123church give me a call at the store tomorrow and I will fill you in on the details. 843-887-3330. After 10 am
@707fv5 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I've been looking for this for some time. What's the name of the weather app you use other than NOAA
@rcamsc673 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on this. It’s a huge help.
@kevinturpin79374 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the information this is one of my dreams to do in the process of trying to get a world cat 2740 I live in Georgia ...Do you by chance know any boat groups I can join So when I do make the crossing it would be safer to go with other boaters for safety
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
kevin turpin it’s a great trip. We are planing a trip for July 18-25 this year. We do go other times but this is the main one. You can follow us on Facebook at Cape Romain marine. We make plans and announcements there I will be doing a class on what to pack and how to pack your boat once we get closer to the spring. Stay tuned
@kevinturpin79374 жыл бұрын
Richard Powers Thank you sir safe travel to you and your family
@affordableadventuretours4 жыл бұрын
We want to do this trip on our sea doos. Definitely want to get together with a group for safety.
@TheRealChetManley4 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks for doing this. You mention fishing license. If you come over on a boat and check-in that way, you pay the boat entry fee, $150 up to 28' I think it is, it includes fishing license for the boat up to 4 people.
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
$150 up to 34 feet and you are correct on the fishing license
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Thank you and have a great trip
@jreca2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@richardpowers9882 жыл бұрын
1 (242) 473-1482. Brown number
@jreca2 жыл бұрын
@@richardpowers988 thanks friend, hope to meet you on Bimini sometime soon.
@jreca2 жыл бұрын
@@richardpowers988 is Benny related to Mr. Brown who owns the hardware store on North Bimini?
@richardpowers9882 жыл бұрын
@@jreca I not sure
@carlosalarcon86134 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for sharing the information. Very good tips....
@michaelmcevoy9278 Жыл бұрын
You mention making sure you have SeaTow when you go to Bimini. I have BoatUS for the same purpose. Does it matter which you have for Bimini? Or is it just important to have one of them?
@richardpowers988 Жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure they go over that way. I would reach out to them and make sure. What you have to do is get towed out a mile of so for them to pick you up.
@quintreed33733 жыл бұрын
Great vid man
@jreca2 жыл бұрын
How can I reach out to Benny Brown? Recently bought a condo and could use a good fishing guide..
@bryanmartinez43084 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Very helpful.
@tcstanton58052 жыл бұрын
Do you think there would be any trouble on a 25 ft tritoon with a 400r mercury?
@richardpowers9882 жыл бұрын
People cross on jet skis. So a pontoon should be fine. The main thing is the weather
@dougschemmel994 жыл бұрын
Best video I’ve seen
@RP-ic5gq4 жыл бұрын
Whats the name of the navigation app you used during your display please? Thanks!
@robertkelly33574 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, very informative. One question: how much traffic do you see during the first 20 miles of your journey? Isn’t that area one of the most congested areas for boats and ships? I’d think you’re never out of sight of boats/ships during this part of the journey.
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
It’s crowded for 1st 20 miles but really is not an issue. Plenty of spacing. If you leave a night you may want to have a radar but daylight hours should not be an issue. Hope that helps.
@robertpelton94083 жыл бұрын
Richard, Great video. Thank you. Can you tell me where you leave the truck and tailer in Florida? Thanks!
@willpowrs26732 жыл бұрын
You can leave it in the landing that you put your boat!
@Amariellah4 жыл бұрын
what’s a good jet ski to use to cross over
@richardpowers9885 жыл бұрын
I use SailFlow and NOAA marine forecast
@bstevens25555 жыл бұрын
Do you have the information to book a house at Port Royal?
@joedasilva88875 жыл бұрын
I have a 1986 Grady White 228 Seafarer with a caddy cabin with a 2006 225 Evinrude only one motor I still would love to make this trip with my wife and son. I have been watching your video and that helps allot. Do you have any other ideas or anything else I should do please advise.
@chrisandersonCR165 жыл бұрын
I have a 1989 Proline 24' with a 2003 Yamaha 250. I just had the motor completely rebuilt. I'm planning on leaving around July 15th. You can buddy up with me if you and your family wants to go. It would be nice to have a second boat going.
@SportModDriver884 жыл бұрын
Richard, where do you go to get the required documentation for your pet?
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Goto my web site www.caperomainmarine.com and you will see a bimini tab. The docs you need will be there. Call me if you have any questions 843-887-3330 or 843-325-3333
@epselrice4 жыл бұрын
What a great video! many thanks, very informative as we are trying to learn enough to try our very first crossing. Would you recommend a site or share info as to boat sizes capable of making this trip ? I see from jetskis to 40 footers but cant find a good source of info about this topic. we have a rinker captiva 232 with a single 300 HP engine. thanks for any advice!
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am not aware of a site that gives you that information. You can cross in any size boat as long as the weather is good enough for your size boat and what you are comfortable with. Personally I would not have an issue crossing in your boat. It’s a fantastic place and you will love it!!
@epselrice4 жыл бұрын
@@richardpowers988 Many thanks!
@edwardtung86484 жыл бұрын
Thank you very informative
@hooligan310893 жыл бұрын
Great information, what is your web site?
@richardnone56444 жыл бұрын
this video is almost as long as the crossing ha ha ha
@MrTsrimrepair4 жыл бұрын
Are you doing this as a presentation to new boaters?
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
New and season boaters. Planning to do the class again real soon. Live on you tube and you will be able to asked questions as well
@jrscuba19694 жыл бұрын
Best video I’ve seen so far been doing research to do my first crossing in a stingray 598ZPX If you have more info please send me links to it
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Thank you We do a few class a year on boating in the Bahamas. If you have any specific questions please give me a call 843-887-3330
@Amariellah4 жыл бұрын
what’s an ideal wind mph scenario in order to cross over
@scary_scat39243 жыл бұрын
Rule of thumb,No north wind
@garye17295 жыл бұрын
Can you share the contact info for the guide you talked about
@agcorp15 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich Great video, I'm planning a Bimini cross over and would like you to send me your marks, what do I need to do for you to do that? Thanks Andy
@caperomainmarine81575 жыл бұрын
I have tried to download those for others and I was not able to do that. I would be glad to show on a chart if you would like that. You can call me at 843 887 3330 and we can work that out Thanks
@Amariellah4 жыл бұрын
do you need a passport once you get there
@SailingStarCatcher3 жыл бұрын
What is a drybag?
@richardpowers9883 жыл бұрын
Google the dry bags. It’s something that is water proof. Send me an email and I will send you some pics Captrich@caperomainmarine.com
@isaacash52324 жыл бұрын
is it safe to cross mid February?
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s safe anytime of the year just need to watch the weather. Anything North to NE WINDS are not the best wind to cross over in Thanks
@isaacash52324 жыл бұрын
Thnx for the great video! I plan on crossing this Sunday morning February 16th on a 33 footer... The wind is supposed to be about 16 mph E/SE Hopefully I'll be fine...
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Isaac ash it will be on your nose or just off your nose crossing. It will be rough based on the forecast. You may want to look at Monday’s forecast. It’s looks a lot better but of course all this can change over the next few days.
@hubblehosting88623 жыл бұрын
Can barely hear you.
@richardpowers9883 жыл бұрын
Not sure why. Everyone else seems to be ok. I just checked it and I am at a lx game and can hear it over the crowd. If you have any questions please give me a call or email
@dhlamar4 жыл бұрын
Volume is horrible!!!-
@richardpowers9884 жыл бұрын
Pls feel free to call me and I would be glad to help answer any questions.