The Jarrell Cove Cruise is still on for 22 – 24 January of 2021. For those who have never been Jarrell Cove is a great wintertime getaway. The docks are new and have shore power … so staying warm won’t be an issue. Jarrell Cove (47°16’52″N 122°53’13″W) is a picturesque location on the north side of Harstine Island that has an awesome dock, fire pit, hiking trails, bathrooms and shower facilities.
Even though we won’t be doing the Chili Dump potluck, you can still enjoy the company of other members from a safe distance while tied to the dock. The firepit is still available and I will be lighting it up come Saturday night for any who wish to partake.
COVID protocols of social-distancing are to be observed, just as they were at the Halloween Cruise at Longbranch (which was a blast). We can be safe AND still cruise the South Sound as a club.
I will be there Friday evening to act as a welcoming party for those arriving Saturday, and will monitor Ch 68 for anyone coming for the first time or who might need assistance … just ring me up.
Be advised that if you are approaching north through Pickering Passage from Hope Island you will have to negotiate the Harstine Bridge. The charts are labeled: FIXED BRIDGE // HOR CL 95 FT // VERT CL 31 FT. The 31 feet is measured above Mean High Water. If you time the tide wrong or your mast is just too tall you’ll have issues with the bridge (which might make for a good article next month). In that case you will have to transit up the Case Inlet and buttonhook around the NE corner of Harstine Island.
If you have questions contact me. See you there!
Rich Adams
S/V Mutable Fire