Langley Cruise
APRIL 18-19, 2026
Grab your binoculars & point your bow north to Possession Sound, toward Hat/Gedney Island for a relaxing, casual (and VERY Respectful) float with 7+ of our native returning gray & humpback whales for a magical Saturday afternoon. Plan to arrive early enough to allow time before heading in to the Langley dock.
On the Dock: there will be a Potluck BYOB Happy Hour at the dock picnic tables at 5:30 pm. We are in a town so dinner is your own choice. Make sure to check with local restaurants for their reservation policy's prior, if you plan to eat out. They book FAST (!). Evening shenanigans may include a walk-a-bout up to the local Spy Hop watering hole for fried pickles & beer, perhaps Jazz at the wine bar, or simply a bit of boat hopping socializing.
Register here: https://www.styc.org/event-6586114
As with all cruise's there will be a Waitlist. Once a boat has cancelled, the next boat will automatically be move over from the waitlist in chronological order. That boat will then be notified via email.
Port of Langley Marina: ch #66A. STYC: #72.
All Moorage Rates incl: electricity, lighting, sewer, water and garbage removal.
Overnight Guest Moorage: $1.50 per ft LOA per night
NEW as of Jan 3, 2026 !!
Remember: "All vessels in Washington state must stay at least 1,000 yards away from endangered Southern Resident killer whales, maintain a 7-knot speed limit within 0.5 nautical miles, and disengage engines if within 400 yards" - Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife -
Therefore, keep 1000 yards (1/2 mile) between you & any Resident Orca's, 200 yrds from any Transient's, Grey's or Humpbacks. "Position yourself parallel to the whales. Do not leap-frog or stop in the path of any whales". I suggest decide on a spot, turn your engine off & simply float. If lucky, a whale may saunter by as they feed. Never interrupt the path of a whale.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xe02lS0ORlc
Here's to Respecting & Protecting our Whales.
Stay Tuned for further UPDATES !!
Kristina Southard, STYC Cruise Chair
