[ilcalde]

I'm planning to leave this coming Saturday night from Miami to Bimini and being back Monday night on a 37'. It's my first time from Miami to Bimini.
Condition look good for Saturday night, more challenging for Monday.
Should be concern for Monday night?
I appreciate any suggestion

Mauro

 

[night0wl]

Not a very long weather window tomorrow evening...how stout a 37' boat do you have and how is your engine...maybe better to just motor or motorsail the while way there. Do you have a good working inboard engine? Also, remember Bahamas is now $300 over 30 foot boat...ugh

 

[rockDAWG]

I just checked the weather. If this is your first time, you would not want to cross. Wait for another week.

Good luck.

 

[Minnewaska]

Rain early, then northerlies from Sun to Mon. It's a no brainer to delay.

 

[ilcalde]

i decided to wait ... Thanks

Mauro

 

[Time to keel]

Never with a northerly.

 

[garyk59]

Did this in '96:

Never on a northerner and Cat Cay may be an easier choice. Had a friend with a 40 footer. Left on a north wind. His wife quite sailing after that (and so did he!).

Cheers,
garyk59

 

[Cande]

Mauro, looking forward to reading a report when you do return. Also post some photos. I'm interested, too, in what boat you have (as we have a J37 and are watching for others' experience) Thanks!

 

[WanderingStar]

Hi Cande. I read this looking for some good info too. But it's an old thread, so I don't think the originator will report.