RENDEZVOUS JULY SUMMER ESCAPE. Abacos, Bahamas. $1,000 per boat up to 4 people. Discounted dockage/electric at each marina.

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1 JULY $1,000 per boat up to 4 people. Discounted dockage/electric at each marina. Proceeds to benefit Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital Foundation The Abacos The Bahamas

2 REGISTRATION Form Name Address/City/State/Zip Home PhoNE Vessel Name Vessel Length Number of Guests CELL PhoNE BEAM DRAFT Dock power EMERGENCY CONTACT PhoNE We recommend obtaining a travel insurance & medical evacuation insurance plan before traveling out of country. Please provide proof of insurance along with the forms included in this packet. Reservation must be accompanied by full payment. $1,000/per vessel up to 4 people. $100/additional person. Space is limited. Here's how to register: Check: Submit payment to Denison Yacht Sales PGA Blvd. #164 Palm Beach Gardens, FL Memo: <Boat Name>Abacos2015 Credit Card: Signature: Circle one: Visa Master Card Discover AMEX EXP CVV CANCELLATION POLICY If you cancel less than 14 days before a trip you will NOT be eligible for a refund of your registration fee - all proceeds will go to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Please avoid last minute cancellations to avoid fees from the various marinas/rooms we reserve. #denisonbahamas

3 ITINERARY DESTINATION: DATE: WEST END OLD BIMINI BAY RESORT JULY 15 WEDNESDAY SPANISH CAY SPANISH CAY MARINA & RESORT JULY THURSDAY - SATURDAY TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY BEACH, MARINA, & RESORT JULY SATURDAY - TUESDAY BIMINI RESORTS WORLD BIMINI JULY TUESDAY - THURSDAY

4 Wednesday, July 15 - South Florida to West End 8:00 a.m. Departure from South Florida to West End - 75 miles 1:30 Arrival at Old Bahama Bay, West End Arrival Gift Baskets and Check In :) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Junkanoo Welcome Party Let's kick off our week in the Abaco s the right way. Join us at Teaser s Tiki Bar for traditional Bahamian food and entertainment. Featuring a live Junkanoo parade. Thursday, July 16 - West End to Spanish Cay 9:00 a.m. Departure from West End to Spanish Cay miles 4:00 p.m. Arrival at Spanish Cay Marina Kick off your flip flops and relax after a long day at sea for a late afternoon docktail. Friday, July 17 - Spanish Cay Marina 11:00 a.m. Let's Dive In! Snorkeling, Spearfishing & Diving The third largest barrier reef is located here. Boat rentals are available at Green Turtle 9 miles away. Denison will provide basic equipment, but best to bring your own. Don t forget your underwater camera to caputure those amazing barrier reefs! 4:00 p.m. Free Night - Feel free to explore Spanish Cay at your leisure or hang out with us! Meet and greet with Denison staff at Wreckers Bar. The Point House Restaurant is a great option for dinner located on the resort. Saturday, July 18 - Travel day to Spanish Cay 10:00 a.m. Departure from Spanish Cay to Treasure Cay - 26 miles 11:00 a.m. Arrival at Spanish Cay Open day to enjoy your time at Treasure Cay Marina. Rest up and hydrate for our excursion to Nippers tomorrow. You might find the Denison staff ready for a cornhole tournament by the pool.

5 Sunday, July 19 - Day Trip to Nipper s, Guana Cay - Pirate Themed 10:45 a.m. Departure via Ferry Join us for Nipper's famous Sunday Pig Roast, pirate style - a true Nipper s experience! Make sure you bring your best costume. The famous Barefoot Man - a Cayman fixture, will be perfoming. We are in for a treat, Barefoot Man performs only twice a year at Nippers. 3:30 p.m. Ferry back to Treasure Cay Enjoy some time alone on your vessel or around the resort - or we can always keep the party going. Monday, July 20 - Day Trip to Marsh Harbor 9:00 a.m. Enjoy Breakfast on the Dock 11:00 a.m. Depature to Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbor via your vessel. Several options to do in while in Treasure or Marsh Harbor - we will provide a full list of excursion options. 7:00 p.m. Return back to Treasure Cay or enjoy dinner at Marsh Harbor. Tuesday, July 21 - Bimini 8:00 a.m. Departure to Bimini miles Grab a coffee and a couple good books - this is gonna be a long one. 6:00 p.m. Arrival to Bimini On your own - check out the casino, take a swim in the marina pool, enjoy dinner at restaurants on the island. Wednesday, July 22 - Bimini 10:00 a.m. Bimini Ship Wreck Excursion 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bimini Beach Bash Denison knows how to throw a great party - join us for a beach bash where we will be hosting some fun beach challenges and cooking out. Stay for the sunset and a bonfire on the beach. Thursday, July 23 - Departure to Fort Lauderdale 10:00 a.m. Departure to Fort Lauderdale Enjoy some special island goodies delivered to each boat for breakfast. (Bahamian bloody mary mix, croissants, bahamian jams, napkins). We hate to see you go but we love to see you leave.

6 Dockage Rates DESTINATION: DOCKAGE: ELECTRIC: WEST END OLD BAHAMA BAY RESORT $1.50/FT REGULARLY $2.99/FT $0.70/FT (0-59FT) $0.90/FT (60FT-79FT ) $1.25 FT (80FT+) SPANISH CAY SPANISH CAY MARINA & RESORT $1.25/FT REGULARLY $2.75/FT $20 (25FT-39FT ) $30 (40FT-49FT) $40 (50FT+) TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY BEACH, MARINA, & RESORT $1.50/FT REGULARLY $2.15/FT $20 (30FT-39FT ) $25 (40FT-49FT) $30 (50FT-59FT) $.60/FT (60FT+) BIMINI RESORTS WORLD BIMINI $3.50/FT REGULARLY $4.50/FT $12 (30FT-39FT ) $18 (40FT-49FT) $28 (50FT-59FT) $38 (60FT-69FT) $.60/FT (70FT+)

7 Resort Rates DESTINATION: ROOMS: WEST END OLD BAHAMA BAY RESORT $210/NIGHT 1BD/POOL VIEW SPANISH CAY SPANISH CAY MARINA & RESORT $210/NIGHT 1BD/MARINA VIEW TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY BEACH, MARINA, & RESORT $143/NIGHT 1BD/WATERFRONT BIMINI RESORTS WORLD BIMINI $229/NIGHT 1BD/VILLA SUITE (SLEEPS 4)

8 Mark Your Calendar! We will be holding two Captains Meetings to go over the details of this packet as well as other vital information for the trip. Dates of meetings are Thurs, June 4 & Thurs, July 9. Customs Forms & Details: Customs and Immigration Forms will be provided to you before our Summer Escape. It will save you some time when we clear Customs if you have these filled out and ready for the agents. Required Forms: Bahamas Immigration Inward Passenger and Crew Manifest Bahamas Customs Clearance Maritime Declaration of Health Inward Report - Pleasure Vessel Form No. C2A A Denison Yacht Sales 2014 General Release Form and all other marina registration forms must be filled out and returned before June 30. If you have not applied for your 2014 Customs decal, you can now order it online: 1. Go to dtops.cbp.dhs.gov 2. Select the Register link or login if you have a current DTOPS account. 3. Complete the registration information, including the creation of a User ID and password. Passwords are case sensitive, and must be at least eight characters. 4. Please secure the UserID and password in a safe place, as youwill need this to log into the system. 5. Once you have a password and login number, log into the system and link your boat s registration or documentation number to obtain a Customs sticker. Flags: You will need to purchase a quarantine flag and a Bahamian flag. These are available at most West Marine locations. Denison burgees will be provided. Passports: You must have a Passport to travel in or out of the Bahamas. A driver s license is NOT proof of citizenship.

9 Recommended Spare Parts List: Engine Impellers Engine Coolant (for closed cooled boats) Engine and Generator Oil Extra Engine Belt Full Tool Kit Extra Water Separator Filter Duct Tape Spare Fuel Cap 10 Mooring lines, at least 2 longer lines for the tide and pilings Splitter for 2-30 amp to 50 amp (boats with two 30 amp cords only) Extra Shore Power Cords Spare Parts Kit for Generator (impeller) Head Chemicals and Paper Hand Held VHF Chip for Chart Plotter Full Set of Paper Charts 50 of White Water Hose maybe (2)25 Hoses Spare Fuel Filters Spare Props (optional) Fresh Water Pump Kit A/C Pump (optional) Steering Fluid Extra Bilge Pump Other: Distilled Water for Batteries Extra Bulbs for Each Type Light Bottled Water (as much as you can carry) Laundry Tablets Dryer Sheets Quarters

10 Customs Instructions: (into Bahamas) Upon arrival in the Bahamas, the Captain will need to check in with Bahamas Customs and Immigration, who will require a permit fee of $300 per vessel 30 and over or $150 per vessel 30 and below. (Additional $20 for each additional person over 3 per vessel.) This will cover your cruising permits, fishing permits, and your departure tax for the length of your stay. You will need cash to process your paperwork and a recommended tip of at least $20 for the Customs Agent. (Typically give them the $20 when paying your fees and you will be processed faster!) All passengers need to stay with the vessel until it is cleared. On entering port, remember to hoist your Yellow Quarantine Flag. Once cleared, it is customary to strike the Yellow Quarantine Flag and raise the Bahamas Courtesy Flag. Yellow Quarantine Q Flag: Bahamas Courtesy Flag: Depending on the number of boats arriving at one time, you may expect to hover outside the marina for as long as 45 to 90 minutes. We suggest you take this time to properly prepare for the docking by unfurling dock lines, keeping in mind the possibility for either port or starboard tie-up. Dock hands will assist with your tie-up and shore power requirements. Please remember to tip them. For boats with twin 30 amp service, you may be required to use a Shore Power Y Adapter. These are available at West Marine. After docking and clearing customs, you must present your credit card to the Marina Office. Denison crew will accompany you during this process. Depending on the marina, fees may be taken care of a head of time. You are responsible for your marina slip fees, electric and water during your stay at all marinas. Contact Brittany at or BN@DenisonYachtSales.com with questions.

11 Arriving by Air/Returning by Sea For travelers intending on joining the Denison Rendezvous fleet mid-voyage and arriving by air, it is recommended to purchase round-trip tickets. This is advised even when travelers are confirmed to return via private boat (guest can seek reimbursement for the unused ticket upon returning home if a refundable ticket). This decision is ultimately yours. However, if the traveler arrives at Bahamas Immigration on a single ticket, the owner/operator of the boat must present himself/herself and the vessel s cruising permit. A copy of the cruising permit will be permitted for crew members who may be arriving by plane and returning by boat as their names will appear on the manifest. A letter wil not suffice. Upon your arrival to The Bahamas, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival/ Departure Card, which you will keep until your departure. All visitors are required to be in possession of a return ticket. Airport information for each destination is as follows: º º West End: Fly into Freeport via Commercial Airlines. Direct flights on Bahamas Air from Fort Lauderdale International. º º Spanish Cay: Privaira flies into Spanish Cay. Call or visit to book. Approximately $3500/each way for a Cessna private plane, seats 8-9. º º Treasure Cay: Flights available intotreasure Cay or Marsh Harbor via Commercial Airlines. Silver Airways flies direct into Treasure Cay. º º Bimini: Flights available into Bimini via Commercial Airlines. Customs Instructions: (into States) You must check in with U.S. Customs by calling (800) You will then be required to check into the Customs office with your Passports. Make sure to check your area s operating hours, as they differ. If for some reason return is after U.S. Customs operating hours, call back or visit the office the next day. The least busy time to call is during business hours on weekdays. Weekends and evenings are far busier times for U.S. Customs and you may have to wait longer. Once you clear Customs, you will be asked to call Immigration as well. Clearing U.S. Customs is usually no problem. Clearance can be given by phone, but appearing in person may be required.

12 Credit Cards: Many places in The Bahamas do not accept American Express. It is advised to also bring a Visa or MasterCard. Weapons: If you have a firearm on board, you must declare it with Customs (Use Form C17). You must provide the serial number and manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition. Though you are allowed to have a firearm on your boat, you can not take it off the boat unless you obtain a permit from The Bahamian police ahead of time. Weapons must be under lock and key at all times. Any Infraction of this law is dealt with severely. Pets: You may bring your pet into The Bahamas, but you need to make preparations before your departure. An import permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources (Nassau) for all animals being brought into any island. The permit is valid for one year from the date of issue. Applications for such permits, stating the kind of animal, breed, age, sex and country of embarkation (along with a$10 processing fee), must be made in writing. There is no fee for service dogs, e.g. seeing-eye dogs. The Bahamas Humane Society is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. Tel: (242) Emergency after hours Tel: (242) Miscellaneous Information: All required Bahamas Entry Forms will be provided to you at our final Captain s Meeting. These should be filled out before you arrive in The Bahamas to expedite your clearance through Customs and Immigration. An Strategic Partner