July 4th at Quartermaster (3 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

UPDATE!

Boat Raft-Up: Boaters typically begin arriving as early as July 3rd to secure a spot and will stay through the morning of July 5th. Fly your STYC Burgee so the raft-up can be visually Located. First boat in will start the raft-up. Look for space, we will have 10+ boats. Space dependent, we may need to split into 2 raft-ups.

Be prepared to navigate within crowded anchorages. Raft-up options will be discussed upon arrival & communicated with STYC skippers already there, BEFORE you tie-up. Be prepared to drop your anchor & back down on it to reach the raft up. Ideally every other boat.

The Fireworks: The professional display, produced by Pyro Spectaculars, lights up the skies over the center of the north harbor right after dusk (around 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM)

There are NO public docks to access, only private docks. And only shallow beach area's which are mostly private. There is a small state park/marina w/ 30 slips on a first come first serve basis around the corner in Dockton. Provision your boat accordingly. There is only a very small general mercantile & coffee stand in Barton.

Note: it is known that the Coast Guard has in recent years stopped some boats at the entrance to the harbor training cadets on safety inspections. This is a great Holiday weekend to practice these inspections all over Puget Sound. Make sure you're up to snuff.

FYI: apparently a traditional high-speed Vashon Hydroplane Races commence on the morning of July 4th (around 5:00 AM) at Jensen Point Park.

STYC standing by on ch #72. My cell: 206-999-0607

See you there, Kristina -

NEW CRUISE !

July 4th at Quatermaster Harbor, Vashon Island.

The July 4th celebration in Quartermaster Harbor on Vashon Island centers around a massive community raft-up in the harbor and a premier professional fireworks display at dusk (around 10:00 PM) launched from a barge near Burton, which traditionally rivals Poulsbo's old display,

Fly your STYC Burgee so the club raft up/s can be spotted. Be prepared to drop you anchor!

We will have a raft-potluck Saturday evening prior to the fireworks. Please prepare dinner items to share across several boats. And please register below so we know how many to account for.

This member has personally seen several Quatermaster fireworks displays there in the past. I am hoping this year's 250th Anniversary will be a truly epic show.

Please feel free to send any of your own cruise photo's to our Social Chair at: social@styc.org

See you there!

Kristina, STYC Cruising Program

2026 Cruising Bingo (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Take a photo of yourself and/or your crew and/or your boat(s) at the location and email it to reciprocal@styc.org. Please be aware that photos may be used to promote the Sloop Tavern Yacht club!

If you're shy a photo or screenshot of your chartplotter is also okay.

If you use social media, please post and tag with #STYC

Instructions:

Travel to five destinations in a row/column/diagonal and take photo evidence you were there to make bingo! Remember to take advantage of our excellent reciprocal moorage program.
If you complete a single bingo, you can continue to complete additional bingos on the same card or request a more difficult card for an additional challenge.
Volunteer! STYC is an all volunteer club. Email volunteer@styc.org for great opportunities including:
- PRO
- Party Helper
- Committee Boat
- Appointed Board Position
- Elected Board Member
STYC Social Events include Spring & Fall Membership Parties, Volunteer Appreciation Party

Notes:

All STYC Cruise Registrants and their guests are expected to adhere to STYC Community Guidelines during the event, and follow proper reciprocal etiquette
Many reciprocals require you to fly your club burgee, some require you to present your member card.
Not all bingo locations are suitable for all boats - you are always responsible for safe operation of your vessel
Cruising Bingo is free to participate, but does not include moorage costs, and reciprocal requirements vary.
Some STYC organized cruises may have additional costs that are optional based on the activity.
No need to actually use reciprocal moorage at the locations - we're just highlighting our Reciprocal program. Just be sure and and get to the location and get some evidence.
Travel by boat is expected except to Sloop on land social events like the Volunteer Appreciation party.

Awards will be presented at the Holiday Party after our final cruise of the year, the Kingston Dark & Stormy

Sloop Tavern Yacht Club upcoming events

July 4th at Quartermaster (3 Jul 2026)

2026 Cruising Bingo (5 Dec 2026)

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