BIMINI BIG GAME CLUB SAVED ... and transformed!

[kent]

Hi Rick,

As you know I've been over there quite a bit this year. I can say that Bimini seems to be coming back a bit. While I am now spending most of my time on South Bimini, the new Big Game club is very nice! I tried to book for last weekend, but they were sold out. I'm sure that the extra tourists will help the island even in the short term.

It's funny to me how few people in S. Florida that have boats have never been to Bimini. It's not your normal resort island, although Bimini Sands, Big Game, and Bimini Bay all cater to higher end clients, but I really like the rustic feel of the island. With a little knowledge and skill, you can hop in the water and feed yourself! The back water kiting is a total adventure if you happen to catch the wind right. I also believe that when the wind is out of the E to SE that Bimini hold much stronger velocity than S. Florida or the upper keys.

We have Chris Quinn set up on kite beach in Bimini (South end of South Bimini), which is the only beach launch that can be kited in nearly all wind directions. If you are headed over just facebook him at "bimini kiteboarding" and he will show you around.

I went over for a day trip on Sunday and got hammered by cold, rain, and storms. We still managed some bugs, hogs, and a mutton. Had a great dinner Monday night.

I'll toss some pics up as soon as I can.

[ricki]

Looking forward to checking out your photos Kent and thanks for the reports from the Biminis! It really is a rustic place in some respects, that is a favorite part of the place for me too. I recall when a bunch of us ended up at the Big Game after the Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini kite race. Who won that race anyway?


Landing on North Bimini Beach





I see Guy Harvey has resurrected the Big Game website, http://biggameclubbimini.com/, he even posted a letter about his concept for the place:

As a scientist, artist, and avid sportsman who enjoys diving and fishing, I have had the good fortune of traveling our blue planet for research, work and for fun.

Through my travels, I have come to appreciate how small our world is and how much stress is being put upon our irreplaceable marine environment. Every day I have greater appreciation for the challenges that we face in simply understanding the marvels of the marine world and how to conserve these resources for our children and future generations. What I have concluded is we all need to unplug from the computer, pack our gear and get out there. Get really connected to the world.

Breaking away is a big decision. Where to go? How long to stay? How do I get the most out of the time away? How do I make sure I have a great time? The questions are numerous; the options are endless. For this reason, I've created The Guy Harvey Outpost Resort concept.

Our goal is to create a collection of properties in unique destinations owned and staffed by people who are passionate about their time on, in and around the water. We want to create a recreational product that exemplifies the type of experiences I enjoy in my travels, where each trip is an adventure - an expedition of discovery, with experiences that become memories to last a lifetime.

The Bimini Big Game Club is our first Guy Harvey Outpost Resort. Not only does Bimini offer unlimited fishing and diving opportunities, great history and a lot of fun, its home to the Bimini Shark Lab which is doing incredible research work on sharks and the unique marine ecology of the Bimini islands. At Outpost Bimini, we will give you an opportunity to peek inside the world of some truly amazing shark research that is of particular interest to me.

Come to Bimini and be a part of its history. Regardless, just get out there. Hone your skills, learn something new, expand your vision, get really connected to the world. Do that, and you'll find it truly rewarding when its time to simply stretch out in one of our hammocks and relax.

As we say at Guy Harvey Outpost, "From the Oceans, Comes Life". Live it to its fullest. Enjoy the journey.

Cheers!