COMMODORE’S CRUISE OF THE SOUTH SOUND

16 August -28 August 2026

• Sunday, 16 August – POYC to Dockton Park and Marina, Quartermaster Harbor, Maury Island (POYC – Dockton approximately 26.5 miles) (5pm Happy hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres potluck, BYOB) No power or reservations, Restrooms on shore, kids play area, beachcombing, and hiking trails. Anchoring nearby is allowed and dinghy tie up is generally available.

Dockton Park and Marina Moorage rates per night are: $20.00 for boats up to 26 feet, $25.00 for boats over 26 feet - 32 feet, $30.00 for boats 33 feet and up.

• Monday, 17 August – Dockton to Penrose Point State Park (approximately 18.5 miles via Hale Passage and under Fox Island Bridge: (Height 31’) or just a bit more distance passing south of Fox Island with no bridge height restriction. Power is possible on the dock. No reservations, 270’ of dock, 6 mooring buoys and anchorages in Mayo Cove. No shellfish harvesting for 2026. (5pm Happy hour, 6pm Potluck Dinner & Dessert, BYOB)
• Tuesday, 18 August - Penrose Point State Park. No shellfish harvesting.Hiking, Beach Combing, Dinghy ride to shopping in Home, (Von Geldern Cove) (9AM, Continental Breakfast provided by POYC) (Dinner: Ribs, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Cookies provided by POYC, BYOB) Location TBD
• Wednesday, 19 August – Penrose Point State Park to Swantown Marina 1022 Marine Dr NE, Olympia, WA 98501, (approximately 21 miles) (5pm happy hour BYOB, Dinner on your own or pot luck TBD)

Swantown Marina Moorage Rate per day is: $1.50 per foot plus $5.00 electricity.

• Thursday, 20 August – Swantown Marina, Olympia farmers market, Capitol tour/ walk the grounds, play in the fountain near Percival Landing, Shopping, Cafés, Restaurants, … (Continental Breakfast provided, Group Dinner at a local restaurant, Dutch treat)
• Friday, 21 August –  Swantown Marina to Fair Harbor Marina 5050 Grapeview Loop Rd, Grapeview, WA 98546, (approximately 21 miles under Pickering Passage Bridge (Height 31’). (approximately 25 miles via Danas Passage, no bridge to pass under) (5pm Happy hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres potluck, BYOB)

Fair Harbor Moorage rate per day is: $1.65 per foot plus $15.00 which includes electricity, laundry and showers.

• Saturday, 22 August – Fair Harbor Marina, Explore the area via dinghy, Coconut Bowling. (9am Continental Breakfast, build your own Taco dinner, provided by POYC)
• Sunday, 23 August - Fair Harbor Marina to Jarrell Cove State Park 391 E Wingert Rd, Shelton, WA 98584. (approximately 5 miles) (5pm happy hour BYOB and 6pm Potluck dinner)
• Monday, 24 August – Jarrell Cove State Park. Hike, Explore the Cove, shopping nearby via dinghy, another round of Coconut Bowling?  (5pm happy hour BYOB, 6pm dinner, build your own Chef Salad, provided by POYC )
• Tuesday, 25 August – Jarrell Cove State Park to Longbranch Improvement Club Marina 5213 Key Peninsula Hwy SW, Longbranch, WA 9835 (5pm Happy hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres potluck, BYOB)
• Wednesday, 26 August – Longbranch Improvement Club Marina. Great view of Mt. Rainier, Tour the shoreline, Field to let kids or pets run just up the hill. (5pm happy hour, 6pm Burgers and Brat’s, Provided by POYC. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share)

Longbranch Improvement Club Moorage rate per day is: $1.25 per foot. Includes power, Wi-Fi, grill and pavilion use.

• Thursday, 27 August – Longbranch Improvement Club to Arabella’s in Gig Harbor (approximately 15 miles) (5pm happy hour on the dock, farewell dinner at a local restaurant)

Arabella’s Marina Moorage rates per day are: 35’ slip - $52.50, 50’ slip - $75.00, 60’ slip - $90.00, includes electricity.

• Friday, 28 August – End of POYC Commodores South Sound Cruise. Depending on the weather forecast, Magic Carpet plans to head into Lake Washington for several days, then hang out around Bainbridge Island and end our summer journeys at Bremerton YC for our Labor Day weekend…

Washington State Marine Park Fee Summary: Annual Permit: 1 Jan – 31 Dec, $7.00 per foot (minimum $80.00) non transferrable to another vessel. Per night: Dock: $1.00 per foot (minimum $23.00) If power is available, $6.00 per plug in per night. Buoys: $23.00 per night

Note: South Sound Area 13 is closed to Crabbing until further notice to promote recovery of Dungeness Crab.