2019 Bahamas Grand Cay MOAG (Mother of All Gatherings)

[DonV]

Brian, on the "Bahamas Customs Clearance" form they ask for the boat registration#. I would think that would be good enough. What does our fearless leader Snookerd say?

[cdavisdb]

To speed up clearing in, you can download the forms you will need and have them filled out before you get there. You will also have to fill out a card that the customs guys will give you. I get spares for next year, but don't know how to get my hands on the cards in the US.

I'll be over there about the same time, but too far south to visit. Good luck to all!

Capt Chuck is right on. Registration and passport is normally all you need, but if you have trouble, all the documentation you can carry will come in very handy.

[Snookerd]

I ordered 10 customs packages with the small immigration cards. I will bring them for anyone who needs one on Wednesday.

Looks like we’re going to have 10 of us… We have the Classic SeaCraft banner, thanks to No Bones! If you’re still interested in being apart of the MOAG, bring your boat and we will find an extra room or two on Grand....

[Snookerd]

This is the list I made for the trip. There are bunch of things we can add to this list. Here it is:

This is a group list, so just post what you are bringing, and I will add it (for those pirates that have "off the path" requirements, we will create sub-category lists that will give you full credit. For example, Spider Crab may bring his floating mobile home.

Trailer Parking - Jupiter - see Snookerd
Epirb/PLB
2 VHFs Boat and handheld w/ DSC
Spot Tracker / Garmin InReach
Windfinder App / Buoy Data from SE FLA
Raft
Offshore vests/Throw cushions
Sat Phone
Full Rain Gear
2 anchors w/chain
Sea Anchor
4 fenders w/lines
6 dock lines - 25ft scope
Extra Prop
Extra fuel filter
Extra gas tank plumbed to fuel intake
10 gallons of water
Battery jumper
Fuses
First Aid Kit
3 Cases of Beer min
$2K cash for extended trip
Sirius/XM Weather - radar
Steve Dodge Book
Check boat Insurance (single motor in Bahamas)
SeaTow/Tow Boat in Bahamas
Bahamas GPS Maps
Back-up Navionics on iPhone
International package for ATT / Verizon $10 day
Input Steve Dodge waypoints via SD Card download PC into Garmin
Input Fishing/Diving Spots
Bahamas Courtesy Flag / Quarantine Flag
Request Bahamas Customs Packets for # of people on boat - Complete all forms before leaving
Passport
Download US ROAM app
Download Coast Guard App for filing float plan
Ice-Freeze blocks if possible
Dive equipment
Hawaiian Slings
Rods / Bait
Bean Bags
Change impeller/oil/gear oil
Inspect primer bulb, bring an extra one
Zip ties for flags, ect.
Tools
Eisenglass if possible due predominant SE wind at 10-15 knots with a 2-3ft swell/chop
Motion sickness meds and wrist bands

[Snookerd]

Anyone wanting the 2019 edition of the Cruising Guide to the Abacos before the trip: you need to order it today on Amazon to get it by Tuesday. It is $29.95 and to get it by Tuesday it will cost you another $15.

[Briguy]

Lost my passport after going to Canada in June. Searched frantically three hours.
Found it.

Things added to list.

2 strokes—extra spark plugs.
Does anybody have a camera enabled drone?
Tools.
Go pro.
Antibiotics and pain medicine.
Flashlight.
Cigars.
Headphones.
Trailer Jack, tire iron.
Tons of gator aide.
Rigged or I rigged ballyhoo.
Deep drop rigs.
Extra phone chargers. (I replaced my cig lighter dual with dual usb charger ports)
Long sleeve swim shirts.
Zinc or 50 SPF
Cutting board, filet knife, zip locks.
Big hat.
Large boat umbrella
Bug spray
Trailer lock
Dive mask anti fog
Beach towel

[77SceptreOB]

Originally Posted by Briguy

Does anybody have a camera enabled drone?

Yep! Bringing mine.

Jim

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB

Yep! Bringing mine.

Jim

Jim-

There is a procedure for approval for drones in the Bahamas. Have you seen the authorization procedure? Probably fine, but people take it seriously. Just a heads up in case the Bahamas Defense folks confiscate it.

[Spidercrab]

Originally Posted by Briguy

Lost my passport after going to Canada in June. Searched frantically three hours.
Found it.

Things added to list.

2 strokes—extra spark plugs.
Does anybody have a camera enabled drone?
Tools.
Go pro.
Antibiotics and pain medicine.
Flashlight.
Cigars.
Headphones.
Trailer Jack, tire iron.
Tons of gator aide.
Rigged or I rigged ballyhoo.
Deep drop rigs.
Extra phone chargers. (I replaced my cig lighter dual with dual usb charger ports)
Long sleeve swim shirts.
Zinc or 50 SPF
Cutting board, filet knife, zip locks.
Big hat.
Large boat umbrella
Bug spray
Trailer lock
Dive mask anti fog
Beach towel

how bout condoms ?
jus in case

[Briguy]

Spider crab, thank you so much buddy is Josie Wales place apparently has a sports bar and a stripper pole. My 14-year-old boy has to figure this stuff out he’s been to guarded in Catholic school.

Originally Posted by Spidercrab

how bout condoms ?
jus in case