Rescheduled 2022 Blake Island Cruise

Hello Sloopers!

It is with great excitement that we are announcing the rescheduled 2022 Blake Island Cruise.

Join us at Blake Island State Park for a fun and festive potluck at 3:30pm in the S2 Shelter beside the Blake Island Marina on Saturday, February 19th, 2022.  

We've had some delicious food shared at past events and we have the option to cook directly on the fire or a grill (examples:  Reubens, lamb stew, fire-grilled salmon). Please bring a dish to share (including serving utensils), and your favorite ginger beer for Dark & Stormies.  We'll provide rum and lime.

There are 6 picnic tables in the shelter, so there is plenty of room to eat and play games. There is also a small BBQ pit just outside the shelter for an outdoor fire/grilling/cooking. Bring firewood if you are so inclined.

Please also bring lanterns and we can pool our bluetooth speakers together to create a fun atmosphere.  Bring an instrument if that's your jam.

The state park marina is first-come, first-serve and rafting is allowed with 1 boat this year, so be prepared to help your neighbors configure/dock into the marina, or even anchor out and dinghy in. Be aware there may not be enough electric outlets for everyone. If you don't need it, please leave it vacant for someone that does.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DETAILS

Where:  Shelter S2 at Blake Island State Park

When: Saturday, February 19th, 2022, 3:30 PM until 8 PM (New Winter hours)

• Setup begins at 3:30 PM
• Potluck starts at 4:30 PM
• Cleanup begins at 7:30PM

The pay station is at the head of the ramp, or you can go to the office and buy an annual moorage pass for all the Washington State Marine Parks.  Annual passes are also available online.

COVID Situational Information

• COVID vaccination proof is required to join the party.
• The state park requires that we wear masks in the public areas including restrooms, as well as when not eating or drinking inside the shelter.
• Please consider taking a COVID rapid test before setting sail for this event.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• There are no trash-cans on the Island, this is a leave no trace event.  Bring garbage bags to take your trash with you.
• There are raccoons on the island and they will get into your boat if they can.  Close all windows and hatches when not aboard or when sleeping. Stow all trash below decks.
• State Park winter hours end at 8PM. We must vacate the shelter before that time.

If you have any questions; feel free to reach out to us at cruise@styc.org.

Kristina Southard/Gabriel Cain, 2022 Co-Cruise Directors

Sloop Tavern Yacht Club