8/29 - Update!
Fly your STYC Burgee !!
Bring your Dinghies !
STYC/CYC burgee's are how you will find our Raft-up anchored somewhere in the Gig Harbor inner bay. Typically we have set-up shop in one of 2 diff locations in the past:
#1 is in the vicinity of "Pleasurecraft Marina" noted on Navionics chart, between the 2 sewer lines.
#2 is just north of the Seattle Yacht Club Outstation, the only labeled dock on the east side of the harbor.
But whatever looks suitable for space will do as well. First boat to arrive please scope out someplace comfortable & safe, and drop your anchor. Following boats please communicate with the skipper already there, discuss how you would each like to proceed. Have fenders ready on both sides. Please be prepared to drop additional anchors in support of the raft-up. There will be 10 boats total.
We will be standing by on Ch #72.
STYC Kristina will be on s/v Rubigale, 206-999-0607
CYC Jenny will be on s/v Those Guys, 206-384-0053
No formal groceries available, provision accordingly.
Labor Day Gig Harbor Heritage Tasting
Aug 31 - Sept 2nd
Come to Gig Harbor for the last remaining 3-day summer weekend & join us for a Whiskey tasting at the Heritage Gig Harbor Tasting Room.
Located in Gig Harbor, Heritage Distillery thrives in the heart of this bustling waterfront downtown boating community. Charming harbor views make it the perfect spot for our Cruising holiday weekend among fine dining, shops, boutiques, wine shops & tastings, a public dock, and several breweries. Even a romantic Venice-style gondola harbor cruise is available to rent.
This year the tasting format will change a little. We will gather at Heritage at 4 pm Sunday 9/1 for an informal tasting of their Signature Whiskey Flight by one of Heritage's own representatives. We will have a soft guidance of the distilling process & distinct nuances for $12 each. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional flights of your own choosing if you wish. There is also a Spirit's only flight for $24.
Note: Due to location logistics there will be a limit of 24 people for this event. An automatic wait list has been established.
This will be an anchoring/raft-up event. **Please use VHF channel #72 & fly your STYC Burgee.
If you prefer to tie up in a dockside slip there are 2 options available in Gig Harbor. Please feel free to make your own arrangements at either Arabella's or the Gig Harbor Public Dock, both for a mooring fee.
Saturday Aug 31st - journey down to Gig Harbor, Potluck on raft-up.
Sunday Sept 1st - Kayak, paddle, Venice gondola harbor cruise, wine tastings, breweries, fine dining, shops & boutiques. Or take a walkabout around the harbor.
4-6 pm - "happy hour" Heritage Tasting event
7:00pm - Dinner of your own choice (if eating out, call locations to make reservations prior to ensure you get in). Evening shenanigans
Monday Sept 2nd - Coffee Mug-Up, journey home.
Please Register on our webpage: https://www.styc.org/event-5824177
Head counts via our webpage will be necessary for this event. There is a limited capacity of 24 people. You will pay your tasting fee directly to Heritage Distillery upon entry for the Tasting
Heritage Distillery Link:
https://heritagedistilling.com/pages/waterfront
See you there!
Kristina, STYC Cruise Chair
