Boaters in Jupiter say getting in and out of the Jupiter Inlet is becoming more unpredictable as shifting sandbars create dangerous conditions.
Channels are constantly shifting, leaving some boaters unable to navigate the inlet for days. Even local knowledge cannot always keep up with the changing waterways.
Shifting sandbars create dangerous boating conditions in Jupiter
“There’s boats that get stuck every day,” boater William Taylor said.
Taylor, the captain of the Black Dog, has fished out of the Jupiter Inlet for more than 30 years. He recommends boaters wait until a bigger vessel gets in front of them to watch where they go out. Once boaters understand that path, they can ensure they have the right draft to navigate their own boat out…