Sunday morning there wasn’t a ripple on Biscayne Bay as we left the marina. It was time to venture beyond US waters. Our destination was the Bimini Islands 55 miles away. As we crossed the Florida reef, waves picked up to 1-3 ft. Soon we were crossing the Gulf Stream where the current runs south to north at 2-3knots and depths hit 2500 feet. A new record for us. The waters were dark ocean blue and the flying fish were entertaining. The seas were building to 4-5 ft as we neared Bimini. By 2pm we pulled into Bimini Sands Marina on South Bimini Island. Once tied up, the Captain took a cab to the local airport to clear customs and purchase a Bahamas Cruising Permit. Only the Captain is allowed off the vessel until it has been cleared into the country.
Bimini Sands Marina was our oasis for a week while we explored both South & North Bimini by foot, water taxi and of course dinghy. The waters were amazing! We swam, snorkeled and spotted stingrays, bull, nurse and hammerhead sharks. We chose our swimming locations VERY carefully.
Pictures are worth a thousand words. So...we will stop now and share a couple posts of photos only.
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| Paradise found |
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| Our backyard at Bimini Sands Marina |
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| Sunset from our slip |
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| Sunset at Marina pool |
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