Sloop Tavern Yacht Club upcoming events

NEW: Langley Little Big Music Fest (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Update: It may not be a bad idea to bring a small camp chair or sm blanket to sit on. And any fun glowing light sticks, wearable colorful lights, or your fav LED lighting props for the evenings Glow Flow Music Jam.

Langley's Little Big Music Festival
August 15-16

With our 2nd trip up to Langley this year we're introducing a NEW test event for August. Langley's Little Big Music Fest, the 6th annual Three-Day Music and Arts Festival at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds and Events Center | August 14-16, 2026. It is 0.8 of a mile & a 15-20 min walk from the Marina. "Enjoy music, unique art, silent disco, delicious food and drink, healing zone, family zone, workshops, and so much more!".

Admission Tickets: 1-day $30 /pp

Featuring:

The best of local and regional musicians on 3 continual stages
Midnight silent disco
Artisan vendors
Food trucks
Two beer gardens
Enticing array of performers from fire dancers to modern dancers

With this event being the main attraction for this cruise no formal happy hour is currently being planned at the marina. However for those that choose not to attend the Music Festival we can arrange an impromptu happy hour. If you are interested in eating in town pls keep in mind it is Summer so get your Dinner reservations in Early (!!).

Langley Marina is changing protocol & would like us to resister here first but then go to DOCK WA & register for your individual marina spot there. I am holding 10 spaces. Please sign-up on the Waitlist too as these spots turn over more often than you think. You too could be going!

You are welcome to arrive on Friday if you wish. Regardless Please make sure every boat notes in the Comments section that you are part of the STYC August 15th cruise.

DockWA: https://dockwa.com/

Music Festival's Saturday Line-up: https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/event/little-big-fest/2026-08-14/

Festival Website/Buy Tickets: https://littlebigfest.org/products/littlebigfest-2026-passes

Saturday August 15

Scott Pemberton
McTuff
Hot Damn Scandal
Nathaniel Talbot Band
Ian George & the knee pockets
Shelby Natasha
Celia Farran
Ant Aesthetic

NEW: Longbranch South Sound Cruise (Labor Day) (5 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

New!

Longbranch - South Sound Labor Day Cruise

Sept 5-7

Come join us on this NEW 3 day STYC Labor Day Cruise destination to Longbranch Marina in South Sound. We will be journeying down over the holiday weekend to explore this area situated between and just west of McNeil & Anderson Islands. The marina is operated by a local volunteer community governed by the Longbranch Improvement Club started in 1921.

Located on Filucy Bay, the Marina is somewhat primitive but offers simply fabulous views of Mt Rainer, a covered pavilion, grill's, tables & chairs, corn hole games, allows a propane fire pit, electricity, honey bear port-a-potties, walking trails & good anchorage. That said, we will have slips at their dock. But please be aware we will not be the only group there.

Please provision accordingly as there are no local services. Please also check the below links.

Guest Moorage is $1.25 ft - includes electric.

There is WiFi, Ice, Ice cream, power, potable water, trails, Olympia 1 hr away

NOTE: No shower, NO fires, no shops, only port-a-potty

Longbranch Marina Links: https://www.predictwind.com/marinas/united-states/washington/longbranch-improvement-club

https://www.licweb.org/marina

Register here: https://www.styc.org/event-6762776

See you there!!

Kristina, STYC Cruise Chair

NEW: Everett Marina Fall Cruise (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Registration to open Mid-Sept.....

Everett Marina Fall Cruise

Oct 17/18

Everett Marina Webpage: https://cms9.revize.com/revize/everett/marina/rendezvous___events.php

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

Kingston Christmas Lights Cruise (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Register in early November.....

Kingston Marina Christmas Lights Cruise

December 12th