STYC's Annual

BLAKE ISLAND DARK & STORMY Cruise

Jan 24-25, 2026

Time for our Annual long awaited BLAKE ISLAND overnight cruise!!! It's common knowledge once something has attained sheer awesomeness there is little reason to improve further. But this overnight cruise just keeps on getting better anyway. Gather your wits, your crew, your best DINNER potluck item, your foulies, and your acquired PNW salty fortitude, & head over to Blake Island for our STYC annual hoedown gathering where the Rum will be provided to the flock. And the fire will keep us all warm & toasty.

There WILL be a chronological Waitlist for this cruise!!!  Please sign-up. Boats ALWAYS drop out & spots always open up Just prior the event.

Register Here:  https://www.styc.org/event-6416604

Board Member Jeff Blyth will be our "Docking Tzar" this year. Please check-in with him via VHF #72 upon your *Approach* to the marina entrance. Please WAIT & follow his specific direction as we find you a safe spot to tie-up. Be Patient...Even in spicy weather. If you arrive the night before, be prepared to be asked to move if needed in order to tetris puzzle everyone in per their boat length. Obviously larger boats will be on the dock. Smaller boats will be tied up to them.

As a reminder, this is a National Park. Annual permits can be purchased at the ranger station upon arrival check-in for $5/ft, or $.70/ft overnight only. Includes electric power. Consider bringing a "Splitter".

Be Forewarned: the wild herd of bold banshee raccoons anxiously await all human visitations with opportunities for brazen exploration of the interior (yes interior) of your boat & the treasure trove of food it bares. Prepare accordingly 

** The following items are Requested: Help with set-up, Bring DINNER potluck items (w/ a serving utensil), Wood, Lanterns of any type, 2 propane heaters, your own ice, ginger beer mixers, and your additional favorite beverages. Bring a plate & eating utensils from your own boat. Music & Musical instruments highly encouraged. Garbage bags!!! And help w/ clean-up. 

Please check back for Updates... there WILL indeed be updates.

Be there! Or you will wish like hell you had been... 

Cheer's,

Kristina Southard, STYC Cruise Director