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Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

By Ben2

Updated: August 19, 2010

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The Bimini Big Game Club first opened in 1936 originally as a high end dinner club. Through the years, the club has changed hands several times and now, it has legendary artist/conservationist Guy Harvey’s stamp of approval on it. The club was gracious enough to invite media personnel from around the country to be a part of the grand reopening.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The beaches of Bimini are second to none.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Piled inside the Bimini Shark Lab, the media group listens to what the goals, accomplishments and future holds for the Biological Field Station.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Outside the lab, the group stood beachside and got a small taste of what the volunteers do on a daily basis to collect data on the sharks of Bimini.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The Bimini Big Game Club is a perfect spot for everyone to relax and let their cares drift away.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Explaining the dying art of boat building, Bahamian Style

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Guy Harvey set up shop for a few hours inside the Outfitters Shop at the Bimini Big Game Club to shake hands and sign merchandise.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

One style of transmitter and receiver that the staff at the Shark Lab use on the sharks of Bimini to track and record information.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Specimens gathered by the staff of the Shark Lab over the years

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The Shark Lab is a modest building that houses valuable information and data that’s been collected from the sharks around Bimini.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Bimini Shark Lab volunteers show the media group a few characteristics of a couple different types of sharks.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Bimini Shark Lab volunteers show the media group a few characteristics of a couple different types of sharks.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Staff member from the Shark Lab wades back from the holding pen with a small nurse shark to show to the group.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

A staffer (right) answers questions about the Shark Lab and their current projects

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Bimini has many an unlimited supply of fresh local seafood. All the locals who prepare it will make you feel as if you are part of their family.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Bimini is a pretty easy run from many south Florida ports.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The media group piles onto the ferry to head to the new and improved Bimini Big Game Club.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The locals of Bimini are among the friendliest people you will ever meet.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Aboard the ferry to the club, the crystal clear water, blue sky and white sand beaches makes it hard to keep your camera stowed away.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The mate aboard the ferry helps the captain dock the boat at the Bimini Big Game Club.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The media group arrives and prepares for a jam packed day of touring.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The club’s gorgeous pool is a perfect place to relax after a day of travel.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Two friendly faces that make up a small portion of the Bimini Big Game Club staff

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

There’s always time for a cold drink at the club.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Overhead view of the pool

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The Bimini tram is the perfect vehicle to tour the island.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The Bimini tram is the perfect vehicle to tour the island.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Make sure to swing by the straw market to pick up some souvenirs.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Make sure to swing by the straw market to pick up some souvenirs.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Make sure to swing by the straw market to pick up some souvenirs.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The dock is just one spot at the club to kick back.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Guy Harvey was more than happy to conduct interviews from various publications and websites.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

A smiling Guy Harvey prepares to address the crowd at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new and improved Bimini Big Game Club.

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

Snip, the Bimini Big Game Club is open for business!

Bimini Big Game Club Reopens

The chimney from the Compleat Angler is one of the only remaining structures of the legendary hotel. The Angler was a favorite hangout of the late Ernest Hemingway.