We Rode Jet Skis to the Bahamas... (Wait, What?)

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[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

Love it!! Great video! How exciting, can’t wait to see the rest of the adventures in the Bahamas and your trip back!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

It was an amazing time, and the videos are so much fun!

[@LuisDeJesusTorres]

Awesome! It really captures the experience better than other videos from bigger name channels. Its not just cool takes but I thought gave a more realistic take on the trip. Cool and congratulations on such a feat!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thanks so much Luis! We really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot.

[@sheenbean2]

Love your videos. Big spray yes!!! I’ll keep watching just wanted to say nice meeting you guys

[@WeekendersontheWater]

It was great meeting you too! Had such a fun time!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

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[@ljke]

Great video! That scenery was gorgeous all around!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you so much! It was the trip of a lifetime!

[@TheOceansideGuy]

That was a great ride over you guys! Gotta hand it toya! Those long rides on a Sea-Doo are not easy sometimes. Looks like you had good conditions on the way over! Your wife did great by the way! What a trooper! Can’t wait to see the other videos!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your continued support! It was the trip of a lifetime. Been looking forward to this one for years, and actively planning for months. Christine did amazing, and she actually really enjoyed the whole trip. She's already thinking about how we can get back to Bimini. Lol

[@TheOceansideGuy]

I Can’t wait to see the rest of the videos.

[@TheOceansideGuy]

⁠ ​​⁠ I have actually been following you since about March 2023 when I first got my Sea-Doo GTX 230. I had no idea how to do an oil change so I watched your video. I actually had a question for you and you actually answered back, unlike some other channels. So that was a big reason for me to subscribe and continuing to follow. So…. thank you!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

@@TheOceansideGuy Wow! That is Awesome! I do my best to respond to every comment (some do get lost from time to time, particularly replies can be hard to track) Then I remember seeing your video, I think it was about the sponsons just a few days before you commended on this channel. Funny how the algorithm works.

[@nofameculture]

Fun video! Great job with the trip!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you!

[@abuck2844]

Miami partying all night thats too funny. Too bad about the watch. Good thing you did a shake down run to prep. Grats on the successful trip.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you! It was so much fun. Luckily the watch was a fairly cheap one, so I was able to replace it already with an exact copy.

[@hunterbroadnix511]

I was in group one! We made it to Bimini by 9:30 AM, We are average 35 mph the entire way. In hindsight, I wish We did 25 to 30 mph, I was in pain all Thursday lol

[@WeekendersontheWater]

I heard there was another group not affiliated with Bahamas challenge, that left early and that some of our people from group one ended up in that group. I heard that was a rough ride. Did you leave before they flew the drone? If so you may have been part of that early group.

[@hunterbroadnix511]

Yeah that was who we ended up with, we were all super confused and decided on a whim to send it just in case we were being left behind

[@SouthernBear71]

I was in group one. Which merged with group 2 after the drone shots, since some in group one took off. Me and my son did not we stuck to our lead boat like velcro. It was our first time crossing so I never let lead boat get to far away.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

@@hunterbroadnix511 sounds like a crazy time. I think next year they're going to add some sort of flags or colors to the boats to make it a little bit clearer of which group is which.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

@@SouthernBear71 same. Initially started out with group three, but I think we ended up with group two. It was little confusing with group was supposed to be which.

[@mrkilroy9167]

I plan on doing this very excited!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

I'm sure you'll have a blast!

[@dereckr7086]

Awesome video I hope to do this one day. What’s the protocol when someone’s ski breaks down?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

That is a difficult topic. We were lucky to not have anyone break down during the ride. There were a few issues on the island. One guy had to get his ski shipped home. Another managed to fix it on the island. I've heard on other groups that some times they just let the skis go if the start to sink, and follow up with their insurance company. Because I have two, my plan was to tow one with the other of needed.

[@thisamazingworld1]

On my bucket list too for sure. Not so sure about doing it on my VX HO though. lol. would love to connect, ride and shoot some vids together.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Why not take your VXHO? If you want to do it, you should sign up next year. I have a close friend that wants to go as well. So we may do it again next year or the year after.

[@thisamazingworld1]

@@WeekendersontheWater I'll have to do a lot of squats between now and then to get ready. It's a lot of fun but it's light.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

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[@R1Kyle]

Sweet for you for living your dreams. A trip I really want to do.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thanks! Just got to make it happen. This was months if not years in the planning. But eventually someday has to be today.

[@GLOBEX-PLORER4K]

wow! this is so cool ! You guys are living the life. subscribed. One question were these jet skis given to you guys by SeaDoo or were they purchased ?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you so much! Lol, I wish SeaDoo would give us some skis. We are 100% self financed. We pay for everything with our own cash.

[@GLOBEX-PLORER4K]

@@WeekendersontheWater well you guys are doing great with the this content ! My wife and I are extremely motivated to take this very bucket list trip. Look forward to more adventurous content. Lead the way. Godspeed !!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

@@GLOBEX-PLORER4K thank you so much. It was a bucket list item for us too. We had a great time on this trip. Definitely recommend to check out Bahamas challenge on Facebook. That's the group that we rode with, they go at least once a year.

[@jestercinti]

That’s awesome!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you! It was so much fun!

[@alsavage6320]

How did you go out so early without navigational lights on your units FWC says you have to have navigational lights which are illegal on a waverunners

[@WeekendersontheWater]

We didn't actually leave before dawn. We were just tied up at the dock until then.

[@Watercraftshack]

Great video !

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you!

[@mickelion6198]

Can’t wait to do that in my new seadoo 350x

[@WeekendersontheWater]

It was a blast!

[@michaelbarroso587]

how many gallons and how many miles do you get on the ski itself ?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

These GTIs have a 16 gallon tank. Depending on how hard you ride and conditions it can vary between 60 and 100 miles on a full tank.

[@flmediasolutions]

Any pro tips on keeping the boys secure? Sometimes I end up standing up because its uncomfortable sitting on the seat.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

This is not something I normally talk about for fear of being TMI. But I have gotten this question a few times recently. I really like the Duluth Trading Company Bullpen Armachillo underwear. They keep everything in place, prevent chafing, and are quick drying. I always wear these under my swim trunks. www.duluthtrading.com/mens-armachillo-cooling-bullpen-boxer-briefs-72267.html?color=BBL&srccode=GBSHPMN&ogmap=PLA%7CBRN%7CGOOG%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C20863355239%7C155319551886&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7O0BhDwARIsAC0sjWMqxbwG7LdvAhDs6bc7GPQUT7o2x06Ukoq4FF6U0yQsi9L_x0g6k0saAssWEALw_wcB

[@skierman64]

it's 55 miles from Key Biscayne to Bimini. Why did it take 3.5 hours to get there? Where you stopped a lot? Also, did you have GPS that you were following or did you just follow the lead boat?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

The group was moving fairly slow. It was a bit of a rough day to start out, and we were only heading about 20 mph. We stopped for about 20 minutes in the middle, and again another 10 minutes to afix our flags. I personally did not have a GPS, but I have navtronics on my phone which works an airplane mode, and a VHF radio with GPS coordinates as well. And of course we had a personal locator beacon each. But as far as navigation goes, I just followed the ski in front of me.

[@skierman64]

@@WeekendersontheWater I'm watching the "what to pack" video and it answered the GPS piece of my question. I love the navionics app, I use it a lot all over the USA. Thanks for the response.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

@@skierman64 no problem!

[@EnmanuelR-cc6hb]

Great video, do you guys recommend this trip on a Yamaha GP?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Sure, why not. I probably wouldn't want to do it on an EX though.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

I definitely would recommend you do a shakedown run before you try something like this. Make sure that you can comfortably ride 60 plus miles offshore with all your gear. We road 40 miles down the coast in 40 miles back on our shakedown run.

[@EnmanuelR-cc6hb]

@@WeekendersontheWater perfect, thanks a lot . I’m not sure what to order if the GP or RXTX just a little scared with some seadoo issues and i don’t like the Yamaha FX 😅

[@jarretthardesty563]

I could've done that trip in an hr…. Great videos guys

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Christine thinks the only way you could have done it in an hour is with a bottle rocket up your butt! Lol JK Love you Jarrett!

[@jarretthardesty563]

You have to full send it and quit being a sissy…. Seriously, though that looked like a blast.

[@trueblue450]

Sure you could buddy.

[@traviscoffman8912]

So you would be running full bore the whole way across the pass? I find that hard to believe.

[@trueblue450]

@@traviscoffman8912he wouldn’t even worry about gas. Probably not even bring extra he’s going so fast

[@grantt1836]

How you have your 360 cam mounted??

[@WeekendersontheWater]

I plan to do a video about it at some point. For this trip I just zip tied it to the fishing pole mount on the rack. I've also designed a few home brew solutions for the linq system or the ski pylon cover.

[@MichaelScott-hl6sr]

Where you get the hat and sunglasses? Also the face covering? This directed at the guy. lol just wondering.

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[@sheenbean2]

Oh we were in the same group!!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

It was an awesome ride!

[@LukeBlizz]

What Sea doos are you guys riding and are there a mini size you need

[@WeekendersontheWater]

We are riding a 2017 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130, and a 2021 Sea-Doo GTI SE170. I would recommend anything larger than a spark. A GTI 90 would probably be the smallest I would recommend.

[@LukeBlizz]

@@WeekendersontheWater thanks so much

[@dannimitti75]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thanks Danni! We couldn't have done it without you.

[@FLUSA-BRA]

Very informative…well done! I have a question, as I was watching the video, I tried to identify which model/type of skis were being used, would you be able to tell me what’s the preferred model for this type of trip? Thanks!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

We rode a 2017 seadoo GTI SE 130, and a 2021 Sea-Doo GTI SE 170. Any full size ski would do. I personally would not use a Sea-Doo spark or Yamaha EX for this type of trip.

[@stevejones5128]

My wife and I want to do this trip. We are getting a seadoo 230 Explorer. I didn't see anyone riding double. She likes to ride herself but we only are getting one ski for now. Is anyone riding double?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Yes, a number of people went double. I met at least three couples that went as well as two father-son groups. One couple I know that went on the explorer said it was great. I had asked the wife what it was like to ride on the back, she said it was no big deal. The consensus seems to be because the explorers so much longer that she's closer to the center of gravity on that ski. I would definitely suggest doing a shakedown run before you go to make sure that she's comfortable riding that long in rough conditions. Another option is she can take the ferry over and meet you there.

[@baroy1995]

Cuanta gasolina gastaste ida y vuelta

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Haremos un vídeo recapitulativo, donde respondemos a las preguntas más habituales. pero para que no tenga que esperar, la respuesta corta es que usábamos 11 galones en el camino y 13 galones en el camino de regreso y llenamos mientras estábamos en la isla. Por favor, disculpe las posibles errores de traducción.

[@mickelion6198]

Vamonos

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Hasta luego!

[@carolgoering6585]

Was this a FB group?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Yes Bahamas Challenge

[@carolgoering6585]

@@WeekendersontheWater I'll be 68 tomorrow. Wondering if I'm too old for a Sea-Doo, but it looks like a lot fun. I saw another video where there was a Sea-Doo Switch making the crossing with the jet ski's. Think I should get a Switch?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

One Switch made the crossing with us on this ride and it could be a great alternative to a ski, however we know there were people in their 60’s on this ride. We maintain that just getting out on the water is the fun part- no matter how you do it. Maybe rent a ski a few times and see how you feel with it? We rented one time before we bought because Christine hadn’t ridden before and she was READY TO BUY the first time she saw a pod of dolphins. Lol

[@LuisDeJesusTorres]

Awesome! It really captures the experience better than other videos from bigger name channels. Its not just cool takes but I thought gave a more realistic take on the trip. Cool and congratulations on such a feat!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Double thanks!!

[@LuisDeJesusTorres]

Dont know why it posted twice…😅

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@@LuisDeJesusTorres I love it! Drives up engagement for the algorithm.

[@LuisDeJesusTorres]

All good then 😃