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Everyone thinks of Bermuda as this little dot in the Atlantic Ocean with a few people and a couple of resorts. Far from everywhere and you can only get there through the treacherous Bermuda Triangle. But if you like to explore the islands along the Southeast Coast of the United States in your Power Boat, Bermuda is one of the places you need to visit. The fall is the perfect time to go, too. As hurricane season winds down, you get continual daytime temperatures in the mid-70s F and nighttime temperatures in the mid-60s F. For a power boat trip, it’s not that close, though. From the U.S. to Bermuda, the closest launching place is Virginia Beach, Va., and it is still 710 miles away. So, in a power boat, it’s a day-long trip. But here’s something else about the trip for you superstitious folks, you won’t have to go through the Bermuda Triangle if leave from Virginia Beach. The left side of the Triangle stretches from Bermuda to Miami. So if you go in a straight line from Virginia to Bermuda you’ll be fine. Just make sure you have a satellite weather radio and all the gear you need for a long trip. A 700-mile power boat trip in the Atlantic Ocean isn’t for the inexperienced, either. You need to have logged a lot of time on the ocean, including at night. You also need a boat big enough to handle the trip. Something over 25 feet would be advisable, but a power boat over 30 feet long would be even better. The passport rules keep changing, so your best bet is to have a passport no matter where you live in North America. It could also help on your return to the U.S. Once you get there, you’ll find a place that will keep you entertained for days. Besides the incredible beaches and great fishing, Bermuda has its own quirky sites, such as the world’s smallest draw bridge. It also has a wonderful aquarium and zoo, and many natural attractions. The Royal Navy Dockyard has buildings dating back to the early 19th century when the British built a naval base there. It also has a Dolphin experience. Also dating back to the early 19th century is a fortress that now serves as the centerpiece of the National Museum of Bermuda. Some of the other great attractions include: -- A guided tour is offered of the Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves with formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and a crystal clear lake. -- Possibly the oldest Anglican Church in the Western Hemisphere, St. Peter’s has all the rustic accoutrements you’d expect in an old island church. -- The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is believed to be the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world. -- With its historic exhibits and well-preserved interior, St. Catherine Fort is another must-see place in Bermuda. -- The Spittal Pond Nature Reserve has 64 acres of land with exotic birds and unusual foliage. -- To help understand the ocean, visit the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. It has tremendous exhibits and artifacts. Since it takes a while to get to Bermuda in your power boat, you’ll want to stay several days. You won’t regret that you did. By the way, the population of Bermuda is about 65,000 and it has about 30 hotels. Your great adventure to Bermuda could begin at a dealer of EdgeWater Power Boats, the Florida-based maker of premium boats for cruising, diving, fishing and skiing.
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