The Bimini Islands of the Bahamas is a very popular boating destination. It is located only 42 nautical miles, which is less than 50 miles, off of the Ft. Lauderdale coast. Many boaters make this trip from Ft. Lauderdale to the Bimini Islands for a long weekend or holiday. This trip is very short, as it takes only a few hours. The combination of good weather and a good navigation system will make this trip very simple and enjoyable.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Ready your boat with all the proper supplies. Make sure you have ample gasoline and enough food and water to hold you over, as it is a very short trip.
2. Enter the coordinates of the Bimini Islands into the navigation system. The offshore waypoint coordinates are latitude 25 42.043 and the longitude is 079 18.200.
3. Remember that these are the coordinates of the offshore waypoint, and your end point is the inshore waypoint. Do not initially shoot for the inshore way point as the entrance is guarded by a sand bar on the seaward side and a rock reef on the southern side.
4. When you reach the offshore waypoint, slow down and locate the inshore range finders which are located on the beach. Remember that these range finders are at times difficult to spot, and finding them will make your approach much easier.
5. After locating the inshore ranger finders, which are located at latitude 25 42.08 and longitude 79 18.58, ease your way to the beach and dock your boat. Enjoy your stay on the Bimini Islands.
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