Gig Harbor Marina Boating Services
‘Paddle Safe’ Tips Save Lives
Paddle Safe Week With the popularity of paddle sports growing every year, the Washington State Parks Boating Program is leading a statewide effort to increase safety awareness. Last month, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a proclamation declaring July 21-27, 2019, Paddle Safe Week. Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard joins the Washington State Parks Boating Program in…
Read MoreShrink Wrap ‘Cocoon’ Allows Safe Spraying
Shrink Wrap Creates Bubble for Environment-Friendly Boat Work An idea that Mark Lindeman had for shrink wrap boat storage has ballooned into another whole application here at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard, and it’s good for the environment. It’s using the shrink wrap equipment the yard initially purchased for wrapping boats for long-term storage to…
Read MoreHappy Fourth of July!
Happy Independence Day from Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard Wishing all an enjoyable and safe celebration of America’s 243rd birthday this July Fourth.
Read MoreGet Out On the Water with Second Wave
The Water is Calling – Answer it at Second Wave What could be better than relaxing on the water this summer? Paddling around at your leisure, taking in nature and our incredible Puget Sound views. It just got easier to do with the fleet of personal watercraft on hand right now at Second Wave @…
Read MoreConsider Vinyl Wrapping Your Boat
See Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard About Vinyl Wrapping Instead of Painting Boaters, if you’re thinking it’s about time to have your vessel repainted, you might want to consider an application that’s gaining in popularity: vinyl wrapping instead of painting, and we can arrange it for you here at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard. Boat…
Read MoreWe Haul More than Just Shiny Yachts
Boatyard Hauls Sunken Boat Wait a minute, did Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard just haul the Black Pearl? Well, not quite but it certainly was as crusty as a pirate ship. Just a little pressure washing and some new bottom paint, right? We think not. Our boatyard crew hauled a barnacle-encased probably MacGregor 26 this…
Read MoreSwap Meet @ Second Wave a Great Fit
Treasure Abounded at Swap Meet @ Second Wave Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard’s 5th Annual Swap Meet on June 8 was bigger and more popular than ever this year. Most likely because it was held at Second Wave, which offers even more treasure for browsing just inside the consignment store. “What a great turnout,” said…
Read MoreJacob Did It!
Record-Setting Solo Pacific Rower Jacob Adoram Hendrickson Makes it to Australia Unbelievable. After 336 grueling days at sea, an elated Jacob Adoram Hendrickson felt a new sensation under his boat on Saturday: his hull scraping against a sandy beach. On June 8 the former fighter pilot made landfall in Australia, at last making his goal…
Read MoreEscape to the Harbor
Be a Guest in Our ‘Floating Inns’ Fleet Suites @ the Boatyard for Your Summer Getaway Summer is unfolding out in front of us with endless possibilities for great getaways and exciting experiences. Make one of them a vacation on a beautiful guest yacht at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard. Our Fleet Suites @ the…
Read MoreBuried Treasure Awaits at Swap Meet
Boatyard Swap Meet is June 8 @ Second Wave Set for National Marina Day ~ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take note, boaters and other water recreation fans: it’s almost time for Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard’s annual swap meet, set for National Marina Day on June 8, 2019. This year our swap meet —…
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