Roche Harbor, Commodore's Cruise 26 Leg 4 of 4
About this event
Commodore's Cruise 2026
Aug 23-26 - Leg 4 of 4
Roche Harbor Marina
on San Juan Island
We at capacity and have filled all of our 20 reserved slips. If you are still interested in joining us, contact Scott at fleetcaptain@gigharboryc.com. There is also good anchoring just outside the marina.
Drive in: 248 Reuben Memorial Drive, Roche Harbor, WA 98250
Roche Harbor Tides, 8/23-8/26
Roche Harbor VHF - 78A Phone (800) 586-3590
Radio Roche for a slip assignment upon entering the harbor.
Cruise Hosts
Jane and Nick Sanchez
Carol and Lee Snyder
Roche Harbor 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.
Carol, Lee, Jane and Nick's Itinerary
Sunday, August 23
-Arrive between 12pm – 5pm.
-Crabbing Derby begins as soon as you’re ready to drop your crab pots. Make sure you have your license and follow Washington crabbing laws. Check the Derby rules below.
-Bring your appetite to the Party Barge for Nick’s home smoked briskets and pulled pork dinner at 5:30pm. BYOB.
Monday, August 24
-Breakfast / Lunch is on your own.
-Crabbing Derby ends at the end of the day.
-Sculpture Park and Mausoleum guided walk at 10am-meet at the Party Barge.
-Travel by dinghy to Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. get together at 12:30pm. Space
is limited to 28 people so please sign up with Carol Snyder.
-Happy Hour Extravaganza at the Party Barge from 4pm to 6pm.
-Dinner on your own.
Tuesday, August 25
-Breakfast / lunch on your own.
-Yoga with Margo on the Party Barge at 10am.
-Crab Fest with shared catches starts between 5:30pm-6pm. Please bring your favorite sides and desserts to share. BYOB.
Wednesday, August 26
-Safe travels home!
Crabbing Derby Rules:
-make sure you have your license, crab pots, bait, etc.
-crabs are measured and recorded each day-let Nick know crab measurements.
-Tuesday, August 25, Crabbing Derby ends at 2pm. Final measurements given to Nick. Cooking the bounty to share starts around 4:30pm.
2026's Commodore Claw Award for 1st Prize
(thanks to Nick and Jane!)
**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
Moorage Rates
NIGHTLY
Under 55’ – $3.10
55’ & Over – $4.20
End Ties/Catamarans – $6.15
POWER (for Nightly Moorage)
30 amps – complimentary
50 amps – $10.00 per night
100 amps – $50.00 per night
All slips include parking, garbage, water, pump-out, & use of resort facilities.
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)
Nicolas Sanchez
Cruise Host
Scott Johnson
Fleet Captain
Lee Snyder
Registration Info
Registration is required before Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Charges Added To Your Monthly/Quarterly Bill
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, August 10, 2026 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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