Bimini 2017

Agenda Monday Captain’s Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. • The Embassy Suites Hotel - 1100 Southeast 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL • File Float plan with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Tuesday 9:00 A.M. • Lauderdale Group departs for Bimini (arrive 30 minutes prior to departure) 10:00 A.M. • Miami Group departs for Bimini (arrive 30 minutes prior to departure) Check in with Bahamian Customs and Immigration – onsite

11:00 A.M. • Hotel/Villa check-in 3:00 P.M. • Fishing Seminar on the docks (back of the 420 Outrage) with Cpt. Wil Rogers 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. • Welcome Party with complimentary appetizers • Get to know Whaler staff & fellow owners • Review the agenda for the week

June 12-17, 2017 Hilton at Resorts World North Bimini, Bahamas

Wednesday 7:00 A.M. • Fishing tournament open – lines in the water 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. • Island Cookout (lunch provided) 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. • Group cruise to the Sapona shipwreck and the airplane wreck sight for snorkeling 4:00 P.M. • Weigh in station is open (at Bimini Sands) 5:00 P.M. • Weigh in station closes

Thursday

Friday

DAYTIME • Free day!

DAYTIME • Free day!

10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • Join the Whaler staff down on the beach for music & games, or enjoy the resort or head into town at your leisure

7:00 A.M. • Fishing tournament open – lines in the water

Fishing Tournament 7:00 A.M. • Fishing tournament open – lines in the water 4:00 P.M. • Weigh in station is open (World Resorts Bimini) 5:00 P.M. • Weigh in station closes EVENING • Docktail fun – Enjoy a taste of the local cuisine and wash it down with a tasty cocktail (complimentary) 6:00 P.M. • Coconut and conch painting for the kids • Golf cart decorating contest – show off your best decor!

1:00 P.M. • Weigh in station is open (World Resorts Bimini) 2:00 P.M. • Weigh in station closes 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. • Celebration dinner, awards & games (dinner provided) • Fireworks & dessert

Saturday 7:00 A.M. • Owners meet on the dock to prep for departure 8:30 A.M. • Travel home 10:00 A.M. • Clear Customs and Immigration/call in arrival to U.S. (SVRS) • To make formal notification of arrival on a float plan filed in SVRS call 1-877-330-7327

Agenda Monday Captain’s Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. • The Embassy Suites Hotel - 1100 Southeast 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL • File Float plan with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Tuesday 9:00 A.M. • Lauderdale Group departs for Bimini (arrive 30 minutes prior to departure) 10:00 A.M. • Miami Group departs for Bimini (arrive 30 minutes prior to departure) Check in with Bahamian Customs and Immigration – onsite

11:00 A.M. • Hotel/Villa check-in 3:00 P.M. • Fishing Seminar on the docks (back of the 420 Outrage) with Cpt. Wil Rogers 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. • Welcome Party with complimentary appetizers • Get to know Whaler staff & fellow owners • Review the agenda for the week

June 12-17, 2017 Hilton at Resorts World North Bimini, Bahamas

Wednesday 7:00 A.M. • Fishing tournament open – lines in the water 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. • Island Cookout (lunch provided) 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. • Group cruise to the Sapona shipwreck and the airplane wreck sight for snorkeling 4:00 P.M. • Weigh in station is open (at Bimini Sands) 5:00 P.M. • Weigh in station closes

Thursday

Friday

DAYTIME • Free day!

DAYTIME • Free day!

10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • Join the Whaler staff down on the beach for music & games, or enjoy the resort or head into town at your leisure

7:00 A.M. • Fishing tournament open – lines in the water

Fishing Tournament 7:00 A.M. • Fishing tournament open – lines in the water 4:00 P.M. • Weigh in station is open (World Resorts Bimini) 5:00 P.M. • Weigh in station closes EVENING • Docktail fun – Enjoy a taste of the local cuisine and wash it down with a tasty cocktail (complimentary) 6:00 P.M. • Coconut and conch painting for the kids • Golf cart decorating contest – show off your best decor!

1:00 P.M. • Weigh in station is open (World Resorts Bimini) 2:00 P.M. • Weigh in station closes 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. • Celebration dinner, awards & games (dinner provided) • Fireworks & dessert

Saturday 7:00 A.M. • Owners meet on the dock to prep for departure 8:30 A.M. • Travel home 10:00 A.M. • Clear Customs and Immigration/call in arrival to U.S. (SVRS) • To make formal notification of arrival on a float plan filed in SVRS call 1-877-330-7327

Kick off

Meet & Greet

Bimini 2017 will officially kick off with a welcome reception on the day we arrive at the island. Chat with Boston Whaler staff and fellow owners over delicious Bahamian appetizers and ice-cold drinks, and enjoy a dip in the pool if you’re so inclined. We’ll also give a quick rundown of the week’s events and activities and get pumped up for the days ahead.

When:

TUESDAY 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Where:

Hilton Rooftop Infinity Pool

Kick off

Meet & Greet

Bimini 2017 will officially kick off with a welcome reception on the day we arrive at the island. Chat with Boston Whaler staff and fellow owners over delicious Bahamian appetizers and ice-cold drinks, and enjoy a dip in the pool if you’re so inclined. We’ll also give a quick rundown of the week’s events and activities and get pumped up for the days ahead.

When:

TUESDAY 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Where:

Hilton Rooftop Infinity Pool

Island C ookout

Surrounded by warm, crystal-clear water and tropical vegetation, with soft white sand and bright rays of sunshine, we’ll make the most of a tranquil island setting for our annual epic raft-up. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, lively beach games, and ample time to swim and relax.

Plus, on our trip back toward the resort, we'll make a special detour for those interested in snorkeling. Pack your mask and fins and get ready to enjoy an underwater panorama.

When:

WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Island C ookout

Surrounded by warm, crystal-clear water and tropical vegetation, with soft white sand and bright rays of sunshine, we’ll make the most of a tranquil island setting for our annual epic raft-up. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, lively beach games, and ample time to swim and relax.

Plus, on our trip back toward the resort, we'll make a special detour for those interested in snorkeling. Pack your mask and fins and get ready to enjoy an underwater panorama.

When:

WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Free-Day Festivities

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind setting to enjoy some open time for exploring the island, sightseeing in town, checking out the resort’s amenities, heading offshore in search of fish, or simply kicking back on your Whaler and absorbing the vacation vibes.

The Boston Whaler team will have games & music set up on the beach from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, so join us at your leisure!

When:

THURSDAY All Day

Free-Day Festivities

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind setting to enjoy some open time for exploring the island, sightseeing in town, checking out the resort’s amenities, heading offshore in search of fish, or simply kicking back on your Whaler and absorbing the vacation vibes.

The Boston Whaler team will have games & music set up on the beach from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, so join us at your leisure!

When:

THURSDAY All Day

Docktail Gather with the group for an evening of socializing! Enjoy fresh conch and other tropical fare, and treat yourself to a signature Whaler cocktail. There will also be a Corn Hole tournament, a coconut and conch shell painting station for the kids and more.

Plus, show off your golf cart: We encourage you to transform this humble mode of transportation into your royal chariot! Plan on a laid-back evening of laughter and friendly competition.

When:

THURSDAY EVENING, beginning at 6:00 P.M. Corn Hole Tournament begins at 6:00 P.M.

Where:

The Docks of the Mega Yacht Marina

Docktail Gather with the group for an evening of socializing! Enjoy fresh conch and other tropical fare, and treat yourself to a signature Whaler cocktail. There will also be a Corn Hole tournament, a coconut and conch shell painting station for the kids and more.

Plus, show off your golf cart: We encourage you to transform this humble mode of transportation into your royal chariot! Plan on a laid-back evening of laughter and friendly competition.

When:

THURSDAY EVENING, beginning at 6:00 P.M. Corn Hole Tournament begins at 6:00 P.M.

Where:

The Docks of the Mega Yacht Marina

Fa rewell

Celebration

Our time on Bimini will conclude with a fond farewell party, an opportunity to reminisce about all the highlights of the week. Join us for a delicious dinner, followed by a fireworks display. The event is Black & White-themed, so plan your dressy-casual attire accordingly. Boston Whaler staff members will hand out awards for the fishing tournament, and we’ll have a “highlight reel” playing throughout the evening. The party will also feature lively island music, festive spirits, raffles an d mo re. Help us cap off ano ther incredible rendezvous and pave the way for Bimini 2018!

When:

FRIDAY 6:00 to 8:30 PM: Dinner 9:00 PM: Fireworks & dessert

Where:

The Hilton Hotel 2nd Floor - Mangos Ballroom

Fa rewell

Celebration

Our time on Bimini will conclude with a fond farewell party, an opportunity to reminisce about all the highlights of the week. Join us for a delicious dinner, followed by a fireworks display. The event is Black & White-themed, so plan your dressy-casual attire accordingly. Boston Whaler staff members will hand out awards for the fishing tournament, and we’ll have a “highlight reel” playing throughout the evening. The party will also feature lively island music, festive spirits, raffles an d mo re. Help us cap off ano ther incredible rendezvous and pave the way for Bimini 2018!

When:

FRIDAY 6:00 to 8:30 PM: Dinner 9:00 PM: Fireworks & dessert

Where:

The Hilton Hotel 2nd Floor - Mangos Ballroom

Come prepared! Click here to download the customs forms you’ll be required to provide upon arrival.

Cancellation Policy: Please be aware that the last day to cancel room reservations without being charged is Wednesday, May 10.

Contact Traci Davis at traci.davis@whaler.com or (386) 690-3057 with any questions.