I took a jetski across from Riviera beach to the westend back in 97. Then went around to Freeport to find a hotel. I'm not sure if its still open but I stayed at Running Mon. It has several slips for hotel guests and its right on the water. I went over the 4th of July weekend. That seems to be the best time as far as weather and there is lots of boats crossing on that weekend. I had a GPS, a radio and an extra 13 gallons of gas strapped to the side so I was well prepared. The only rough part is just as you approach the island, the long gental swells get much steeper and closer together. I say get a few people together and go, but be prepared.