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Roche Harbor, Commodore's Cruise Leg 4 of 6
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Roche Harbor
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Float in: Lat 48.6098°N. Long 123.1488°W
Roche Harbor Tides, 8/24-8/27
Roche Harbor VHF - 78A Phone (800) 586-3590
Radio Roche for a slip assignment upon entering the harbor.
Drive in: 248 Reuben Memorial Drive, Roche Harbor, WA 98250
Commodore's
Island and Labor Day Cruise 2025
Aug 24-27 - Leg 4 of 6
Cruise Hosts
Jane and Nick Sanchez
Della Thompson and Blake Jessen
Marina
Map
Roche Harbor Marina offers five decades of fun and friendly boating traditions in the San Juan Islands. They start every stay with a dock-side greeting and tie-up, and offer information on the resort so you can enjoy amenities like complimentary wifi, off-leash dog park, and outdoor pool. Their 377 slips are available year-round or nightly and fit vessels up to 150′, making it a must-stop destination on any cruise in the Salish Sea.
Roche Harbor is the quintessential PNW experience. Located in the heart of the Salish Sea, it's the basecamp to explore the San Juan Islands - and experience first-hand why it’s one of the country’s best-kept secrets.
Della, Blake, Jane and Nick's Itinerary
Roche Harbor – Commodore Cruise 2025
Sunday, August 24
12pm – 5pm -Arrive (use app CBPROAM for customs between Canada and the U.S.)
-Crabbing Derby begins (see rules below)
5:30pm Nick’s BBQ (pulled pork and brisket) and Kathy’s Black Manhattans at the Party Barge (please bring your favorite side dish)
7:30pm -Colors Ceremony begins at 7:49 pm. Wear your GHYC cruise shirts!
Monday, August 25
Early am -Crabbing Derby – Day 2 (ends at 2pm)
8am – 9:30am -Blake’s breakfast at the Party Barge. Enjoy Blake's famous waffles. Berries, chocolate chips, you pick! BYOC
10am – 11:30am -Mausoleum and Sculpture Park guided walk
Noon to 5:30pm -Lunch on your own; afternoon is free
5:30pm -Crab Fest with Club provided appetizers, BYOB or dinner on your own
Tuesday, August 26
10:00 am. YOGA on the barge with Margo Mermelstein. BRING A MAT, BLOCK
-Free day
3pm – 4pm -Wine reception at Wine Party to end the Roche Harbor leg of the cruise; make sure you have your ticket for one free drink
-Dinner on your own
Wednesday, August 27 -Depart for Kingston
**Crabbing Derby rules: -make sure you have your license and crab pots
-crabs are measured and recorded each day-let Nick and Jane know crab measurements. Participants clean and store their catches on Monday, Crabbing Derby ends at 2pm. Bring your bounty to share at the Crab Fest at the Party Barge. Cooking starts at 4:30pm
**Things to do -Jolly Trolley (hop on/off) around the island including Friday Harbor.
Pickup in Roche Harbor only cash is accepted-$30.00;
https://www.fridayharborjollytrolley.com
-Roche Harbor Spa https://www.rocheharbor.com/spa/
-Retail therapy in Roche Harbor, Roche Harbor Artist Village and Friday Harbor
-Bocce ball, hiking trails, tennis and pickleball
-Dining in Roche Harbor from casual to fine dining:
https://rocheharbor.com/dining/
History of Roche Harbor. Check out the link below and learn about the eccentric history of Roche Harbor
https://share.google/TTocU0kEDYMLyhRWv
Entering USA - Pleasure Boat Reporting Requirements
Required ID - to enter USA
Dog Requirements
CBP Decal - Required for vessels over 30 ft. in length
CBP ROAM - Download and use this app to report US entry by boat.
There is NO US Customs Clearance available at Roche Harbor. You MUST use the CBP ROAM app to report to US Customs.
DO NOT call the Roche Harbor Marina to pay for your slip. Boaters' registered slips will be held until the cruise event. Please make payment for your reserved slip upon arrival at the marina. In-Season Moorage rates $3.00/ft + $10/day for 50 amp electrical, 30 amp complimentary*
* Moorage Rates subject to variability and/or change
Drive/Fly In
Lodging - Resort Lodging
Ferry - Anacortes to Friday Harbor
Map - Driving, Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor
Fly (LKE) - Lake Union to Roche Harbor
Fly (TRP) - Tacoma Rustin Way to Roche Harbor
Bus Transit - Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor
Eco Taxi - Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor
Uber is NOT available on San Juan Island
DOGS and other PETS - GHYC Board Ratified: 2023-11-15
It is of utmost importance to GHYC, that we maintain fun and safe environments for members and/or pets on Club cruises and other Club event locations.
Dogs and/or other pets are permitted on cruises and other events unless otherwise noted in event documentation or venue rules.
Where pets are permitted:
- When on the dock(s) or in an event area they shall remain on a leash no more than 4 feet in length and under the direct control of the member owner.
- Members are responsible for picking up after their pet(s) and disposal of pet waste into proper containers.
- Any damage caused by an animal will be the direct responsibility of the owner.
- If a pet has a history of aggression toward other pets and/or people, that pet shall be physically restrained when not on the owner’s boat or other secure area.
- Owners are responsible to keep their pets under noise control at all times. Excessive barking or other distracting pet noise will not be tolerated especially when the pet is left alone on the owner’s vessel, car or other area.
- Pet owners will also adhere to any pet rules/restrictions posted at a marina or other event site.
Event Contact(s)
Della Thompson
Cruise Host
Nicolas Sanchez
Cruise Host
Scott Johnson
Fleet Captain
Registration Info
Registration is now closed. It was required before Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Charges Added To Your Monthly/Quarterly Bill
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Any cancellations after 5 days prior to the event will be charged the entire cost of the event up to and including the first nights moorage.
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