November 14 – 16, 2025
Join us for a relaxed, social weekend in Kingston as we celebrate Veterans Day together. Blue Heaven will serve as Cruise Captain, and we, along with Fleet Captain Jim Carey (JACALI) are coordinating some fun clubhouse activities with our friends at Kingston Cove Yacht Club (KCYC). Whether you come by boat, ferry, or car, you’re invited to be part of the fun!
Arrival: Contact the Port of Kingston on VHF 65A for slip confirmation – the Cruise Captain will monitor traffic and assist with docking. Twelve slips are reserved for NYCE boats.
4:00 PM: Gather on the dock (weather permitting) for a casual meet-and-greet and weekend briefing.
5:00 PM: KCYC Tamale Pie Night – $5 dinner at the clubhouse. Bring a Mexican-themed appetizer or dessert to share and plan to support the KCYC bar (Margaritas are the highlight!).
8:30 AM: Dockside Breakfast – Coffee & Oatmeal Bar. The griddle will be hot! Bring a favorite oatmeal topping or something to sizzle and share.
Daytime: Explore charming downtown Kingston, the farmers market, or nearby hiking paths.
4:30 PM: Happy Hour & Club Dinner at KCYC (BYOB). Club-provided chili will be served — bring a salad, side, or dessert to share.
After dinner, VC Lisa Bliven will host a round of the game Left Center Right (LCR) — bring three $1 bills to join the fun!
8:00 AM: Coffee and Bagels on the dock before departures.
Farewell: Fair winds and following seas as we head home!
How to Join
Boaters: Register on the NYCE website under Veterans Day at Port of Kingston so we can coordinate moorage and meals.
ferry-ins & Drive-ins: Simply register as “Drive-In” and join us for meals and fellowship at KCYC — we’d love to see you!
Crew Matching: If you’d like to crew on a member boat (or have space aboard), contact Commodore Richard Servance for a match.
Suggested items to bring: name tag, favorite beverage, warm layers, cash for the tamale meal-Pot, and a contribution for the meal tables.
We’ve set up an editable online spreadsheet to help coordinate what everyone’s bringing for our dockside meals — oatmeal toppings, chili sides, desserts, and more. Please take a look and add your contribution (or email Commodore Richard if you’d prefer me to add it for you): Kingston Cruise Potluck Signup Sheet
This helps us balance out the menu and avoid bringing eight bags of marshmallows . Everyone can see updates in real time — perfect for last-minute ideas and coordination before we cast off!
Port of Kingston: A convenient stop for boaters crossing Puget Sound, Kingston boasts a welcoming marina, waterfront parks, and great dining options. It's an ideal gateway to explore the Kitsap Peninsula or take the ferry to Edmonds.
Navy Yacht Club Everett © 2022 Navy Yacht Club Everett is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization.