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Biminis

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Biminis (bĭ`mĭnēz, bəmē`nēz), island group in the Straits of Florida, forming the northwest section of the Bahamas. The group includes North Bimini, South Bimini, and surrounding cays. Exceptionally good fishing attracts many tourists. According to legend, the Biminis are the location of the fountain of youth for which Juan Ponce de León Ponce de León, Juan , c.1460–1521, Spanish explorer, first Westerner to reach Florida. He served against the Moors of Granada, and in 1493 he accompanied Columbus on his second voyage to America.
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A MID Wales company is launching a new product at the Southampton Boat Show 2009 next month which for the first time allows fully automated operation of canopies and biminis on luxury yachts and powerboats.
Other anglers finish their Biminis with clinches or plaits none are incorrect if the knot does not slip.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Biminis are perhaps the best-known of the Bahamian Out Islands thanks to the publicity provided by such famous fishermen as Ernest Hemingway, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
 
 
 
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