Bahamas May 2010
 

Looks like some that are making the trip this year are getting Banned from TBM, so I am re posting the trip info here.

Last years trip fizzled out....So after talking to a few people I'm wanting to do a Bahamas run in May 2010. I think memorial week would work for a lot of people. Works for me because it's early in the year and gives me enough time to do Destin PR in Aug, and Key West races in November. So if anyone is interested read this thread for info on the trip that was planned last year. We will be leaving from the same Marina in West Palm and staying at the same resort in Freeport.



Launch here and leave the truck and trailers:

http://www.lakeparkmarina.com.

Marina in Freeport:

http://www.portlucaya.com/marina/

Pelican Bay Hotel

Ok here are the planed dates for this years Freeport Bahamas trip:

Leave West Palm Beach Sunday May 30th. This give everyone a weekend day for driving. We plan on leaving Houston on Friday May 28th and arriving west Palm Sat afternoon.
Return to West Palm on Sat June 5th. This give everyone the weekend to drive back home.

Read the threads for info on what you need to clear customs. I will be working on slips and hotel rooms. I need to know how many hotel rooms to request. Remember you are responsible for you OWN reservations.

It's time to start getting ready for the Bahamas trip. The dates are firm so get you get the resin buckets ready.......let me know of any questions. let's get a list of who is going.....

The Wet Spot
Busta
Outlaw Ed
Keith302?
Always Late?
Anchorman?
Racnanemesis?
UsaveOnTime.com?

Anyone going or thinking about going should look at these website. It will give you all the information you will need to cruse the Bahamas. As with the other trips I done EVERYONE is responsible for their own Hotel and Slip reservations. I will try to get a group rate but YOU must make you own reservations. So let’s get the list started.



http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/regulations


The run is open to anyone....

Sounds like a great time and something I'd like to do one of these years just is not in the cards for this year.

Too bad you can't make it..it should be a great trip....:coolcowboy:

I'd love to Tom I just got too much going on that time of the year and still trying to put my boat back together.

Totally out of curiosity how big of a boat do you need to make this trip? I am curious what size boats are going and how long does it take to get there and how much fuel? Would be very interested to know.

Thanks.

We had a 275 a couple of years ago and we decided we were to chicken to go--but I sure wished we would have. Tom and Ed and Chris and group will take good care of you.
Jay

Your boat is good for crossing. I used to do it with a 28 Donzi years ago. Just make sure all maintenance items are in great shape.

Tom,how about a X-Star:coolcowboy:

Hell ya Scott we can wake board across......:eek:

The X-Star would have had a few issues getting there the last time we went but would have had no problems coming back. It was smooth as glass when we returned.

We took two 30 Outlaws and a 342 last time we went. Last time we went to Bimini which is roughly 50 miles from Ft Lauderdale. I think Freeport is a little over 70 miles. As for how long it takes or how much gas you need really depends on the water conditions. We filled up on the way out of Ft Lauderdale and probably cold have made it back but we topped it off in Bimini before coming home just to be safe.

oh man I love going to bahamas! Swampy's boat isnt ready but maybe next year....I can leave early and be the "mutha ship" for your speedsters. Remember to spend some time on the Sea of Abaco - nice!

I cant make it this year, but I'm hoping you guys do this on a yearly or every two years basis. I'd like to make it on one next year or the year following.

Also, what are the prices of fuel in the Bahamas? I'm trying to work up and idea of how much I need to have to cover the trip.

And for those interested from West Palm Beach to Freeport is 86 miles according to Port Lucaya's website.
http://www.portlucaya.com/marina/gethere.htm

If i remember right it was about $3.75 gal

I though it was more like $4.99 when we went...

Yep, it was $5/gallon. I'm surprised Tom doesn't remember, didn't they charge his card twice or was that someone else?

so what you are saying for one guy it was $10.00 per gallon ouch

No, I think it got worked out with the credit card company.

No that was the free hotel room that DH got for us......was charged for 4 rooms

Tom,

If I ever make it to Florida I am in for a few days at least. I had to stop off in Nashville and dont know when I will be headed south. I am getting my passport but I will probably be a late call on go or no go. I am trying to make it though.

At least your getting back down south....Hope you can make it if just for a few days...

I amy be in on this. Wife is on the edge said she would not go by boat but told her we would have about 10 boats going so she is a ease some.
So I am a maybe. Still trying to sell my 35OL. So if it did sell by then. Guess I am out:party-smiley-004:

I am in the Vero beach area. So if someone needs a place to stop along the way. Let me know.
Dennis

That would be great if you can make it...if you wife need some reassurance she can talk to mine...she was the same way 10 yrs ago now she is a great first mate on the crossing and looks forward to it...

Trying to get a rough idea on the cost. We asked another couple to come along.

1500 for hotel
500 for gas
Slip fee 150/night or ???
Daily slip fee ??
Food- 500-700

so 3-4k sound about right???

That sounds about right give or take a few $

My trip will cost a little bit more since I have to factor airplane tickets into the equation to get to and from FL! :lolhit::party-smiley-004:

Why are you flying back after you drive my rig to fla? You'r not going to go to Freeport?:lolhit::party-smiley-004:

What flight are you taking?

He is not flying...the ***** is driving:coolcowboy:

Nah, I talked to him, We are going to fly down once your boat gets there and is all ready full of gas. :coolcowboy:

Yeah, what he said! :evilb:

1st class all the way. Make sure the A/C is working also. :coolcowboy:

The ac in truck works great:grinser010:

That's great news, I'd hate for you to get hot waiting at terminal ? to pick me up at the airport. :party-smiley-004:

Tom,
Take Chris' picture when he's riding in your Dodge!!! :drink:
Jay

Don't forget me!! I'm coming too!! :drink:

It's almost time.....:coolcowboy:

We gave Freeport a trial run this past week. Two places to visit, Rum Runners and Billy Joes. Rum Runners is just off the marina in the marketplace. Great drinks! Many bars in the marketplace. Billy Joes is at the end of the beach at Our Lucaya Resort. Again, within walking distance of marina. Strong drinks and great Conch fritters. We bombardied them with about 50 people last Thursday.

Ok..... I need to know how many boats are making the trip. I need to let the marina know how many slips.

Well it looks like half of the boats that were going have backed out for this year.....So at this point the Bahamas trip for this year is canceled. Maybe next year we can think about it again or do the run with FPBC.