Sloop Tavern Yacht Club upcoming events

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, 2026

Please Join us dockside for our annual Kingston Christmas Lights Happy Hour gathering. Bring a *DINNER* Potluck item to share, your own serving & eating utensils, plates, your own Ice, ginger beer mixers & your other preferred drink choices for the evening. We will supply the rum.

Please make sure you register on our STYC Cruise Registration page. It is important that we have a head count & slip count for this overnight cruise. This year the Marina is requesting a boat list from us by SATURDAY, NOVEMBER --- (!!!!). "Anyone after that will be taking a chance on getting in".

There will be a Waitlist for this cruise. Please continue to sign-up as there are always cancellations. You Can indeed move up to the Go List.

Register Here:

*Request: If you own a small propane or electrical powered heater please contact me @ 206-999-0607 & perhaps consider bringing it with you. We would greatly welcome the heat in Kingston. Unfortunately, No propane campfires are allowed this year. Thanks!!

Also consider bringing your own camp chair, Christmas lights for our little cabana shelter & all lanterns to light our potluck food tables.

Kingston Marina includes: Fuel Dock, Pump out, WiFi, coin-less showers, laundry, & 1 electric cart for groceries. If your interest take you further than the Marina there are several restaurants, bar's & a brewery in town. There will be a local Jazz band at Divine.

Guest Rate: $1.50 ft - includes electric

VHF channel: 65 Harbormaster ph#: 360-297-3545 #2

STYC channel: 72

***As with any winter PNW crossing, whether calm or in challenging conditions *Please prepare appropriately* as well as check the marine weather forecast.

Let the Merriment commence. The season is upon us!

See you there!!

Kristina, STYC Cruise Director