My brother in law, A tribal member, almost died going through there when he was a kid. The details are a bit embarassing for him, but it is amazing that he lived. For him a wave just came out of nowhere and completely swamped the boat, killing the motor and leaving him dead in the water. Some prayer, quick thinking and bailing got him out alive. I know its the one place that he always warns about and recommends avoiding. The window of mistakes is just too narrow. I am a big enough wimp that I would just take the time to go around the island.