[Fr. Frank]

Dixon, I used to do just that when I managed Waterway marina (now called Soverel) in PBG, right at PGA and the intracoastal. Head 15 minutes south to LWI, troll/drift offshore, then run in Jupiter and run 30 minutes south in the ICW to the Marina.

But if it kicks up really bad, and seas build to over 5-7', you may need to run back to Lake Worth offshore.

I strongly advise against running Jupiter Inlet when it's breaking large unless you can honestly call yourself an expert boat handler in rough conditions AND you are familiar with how the sandbars at the mouth of Jupiter inlet can shift in only a few hours. Lots of people try to shoot Jupiter in bad conditions and end up having to be rescued, or even die. (Don't head for St. Lucie Inlet, it can be worse)

In 1986, the USCG named Jupiter Inlet one of the 10 most dangerous inlets in the USA. (Palm Beach County had 3 of the 10 most dangerous inlets in the country, and Florida fully half of the 10: Boynton Inlet was #4, Jupiter was #9, and Boca Raton was #10. St. Lucie was #8)