

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Cruise of the Season: Jarrell Cove State Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: FIRST CRUISE OF THE SEASON: JARRELL COVE STATE PARK
March 28–29, 2026

Kick off the sailing season with a relaxed spring cruise to Jarrell Cove State Park, located at the north end of Harstine Island. Sheltered waters, forested trails, and easy access by land or sea make Jarrell Cove an ideal destination for our first club cruise of the year. This is an easy sail from anywhere in the south sound. If you're new to cruising, this is a great first overnight.

The park offers 12 mooring buoys, ample dock space, and a variety of on-shore amenities. Once tied up, enjoy beach walks, wooded trails, or simply soak in the early-season calm of South Sound cruising.

If you're not up for sailing, the park is an easy drive from Olympia with plenty of campsites available. Drive up and join us for the weekend or just the evening!

CRUISE DETAILS
What: Jarrell Cove Cruise
When: March 28–29, 2026
Where: Jarrell Cove State Park
391 E Wingert Road, Shelton, WA 98584
Position: 47° 17.04456' N, 122° 53.1714' W
Park information: Washington State Parks – Jarrell Cove State Park

MOORAGE &amp; YOUR STAY
Jarrell Cove offers several moorage options, all first-come, first-served:
* 12 moorage buoys (no rafting, 45 ft maximum length) Flat fee: $23 per night
* Approximately 650 feet of dock space
      T-dock near the entrance: suitable for smaller vessels, dinghies, and kayaks
      Long dock inside the southwest corner of the cove, just inside a small side cove (Accommodates drafts of approximately 5’5” to 7’11” at a 0.0 tide)
* Rafting: up to three boats deep at the dock (Rafted boats still pay the $1 per foot dock fee)
* Shore power: $6 per day per outlet

Moorage fees apply year-round between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available. Note that moorage cannot be reserved or held with a dinghy.
Estimated low tide: 0.37 feet on March 28 at 9:20 p.m.

FACILITIES AND SHORE ACCESS
* Pump-out dock: open year-round
* Dockside water: turned off for winter; water available near park restrooms
* Camping: reservable and first-come sites available for those arriving by land
     Reservations: online through Washington State Parks or by calling 1-888-226-7688
* Restrooms: Showers and toilet facilities are available.
The park remains on a winter operations schedule

PARK FEATURES &amp; ACTIVITIES
Jarrell Cove is well-known for:
* Easily accessible forest trails
* Picnic areas throughout the park
* Sheltered coves ideal for kayaking and paddle exploration
* Beach walking and shoreline exploration
Members are encouraged to visit the park website for maps and additional details.

GETTING THERE &amp; ARRIVAL NOTES
Important clearance note: Unless your vessel has a very short air draft, do not attempt to reach Jarrell Cove via Pickering Passage on the west side of Harstine Island. The Harstine Island Bridge has a clearance of approximately 31 feet at Mean High Water, increasing to only about 38 feet at a 5-foot tide.

Recommended route:
Most medium to large sailboats should approach via Case Inlet, entering from:
Dana Passage to the west, or
Nisqually Reach to the east

Expect winds to increase as you round Dougall Point and approach Pickering Passage. Dana Passage is easiest at slack current, though back eddies along the shores can be used effectively—hug the south shore when exiting against an incoming tide, or the north shore along Harstine Island when entering on an ebb. Keep a sharp lookout for floating debris.

On entering Jarrell Cove, Jarrell Cove Marina will be on the west side. The state park lies on the east side of the cove. The T-dock and pump-out are directly opposite the marina; continue farther south for mooring buoys or the long dock.

Cruise hosts Dave and Aimee Opincarne, aboard Cascadian Dream, will be monitoring VHF channels 9, 16, and 72—please check in upon arrival.

SOCIAL EVENTS &amp; ACTIVITIES
* Social hour: around 5:00 p.m.
* Potluck dinner: 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting, at a picnic area)
* Possible ranger-led nature or history walk through the park 3:00 p.m.
* Informal follow-up docking skills discussion or demonstration, if interest and conditions allow

(Pending) Northwest Pocket Yachters are planning to launch at Joemma State Park and visit Jarrell Cove during the same time frame. They have expressed an interest in interacting with our group during their stay. There should be plenty of dock space available, but if needed, please consider allowing the smaller boats to raft up.

We hope you’ll join us for a relaxed and social start to the 2026 cruising season. Jarrell Cove offers easy access, protected waters, and plenty to explore—both afloat and ashore.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grapeview
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jarrell Cove State Park
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- **full address**: Jarrell Cove State Park, 391 E Wingert Rd, Shelton, WA 98584-7048, United States, Grapeview

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- **organizer**: Dave Opincariu (https://allevents.in/org/dave-opincariu/27570291)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jarrell Cove State Park, 391 E Wingert Rd, Shelton, WA 98584-7048, United States, Grapeview
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dave Opincariu
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