Gig Harbor Marina Boating Services
Staying on ‘Eagle’ is Superb
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard’s ‘Yachts at the Dock’ are Worth Raving About Guests Bob Worden and his wife Georgia, of Sammamish, Wash., and their daughter Carly Ann enjoy a terrific stay this month on Eagle, our 53-foot Vic Franck design yacht formerly owned by musician Steve Miller. Here is Bob’s rave review of our…
Read MoreSail Race Series a Fitting Tribute
Harbor’s June 2020 Sailboat Races Renamed the “Bill Harter Series” In a fitting tribute to much-loved Gig Harbor sailor Bill Harter, the June 2020 Harbor Series of Thursday night sailboat races has been renamed the “Bill Harter Series.” The avid sailor and beloved community member passed away on April 1 after a short battle with…
Read MoreHarbor Taproom Has You Covered
Good Things are Brewing at the Harbor Taproom @ Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard Warm weather is here so swing on by Gig Harbor Brewing Co’s Harbor Taproom and stock up on some cold ones. John Fosberg and crew have you covered with easy curb-side pickup Wednesday through Sunday, 2-6 p.m. 3155 Harborview Drive @…
Read MoreGig Harbor Marina & Boatyard is Open
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard an Essential Business Yard Remains Open During COVID-19 Outbreak Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard has been classified an essential business on Gov. Jay Inslee’s list of business sectors exempted from closure. The boatyard, with the area’s only marine haulout capability, is remaining open during the coronavirus outbreak, announced Ron Roark,…
Read More‘Serrano’ is Back on the Water
After a Major Refit, Mark Lindeman’s Boat is Relaunched Perfection may take a bit longer, but it is well worth it. One look at Mark Lindeman’s beautifully refitted sailboat Serrano and you’ll agree that you can’t hurry this kind of craftsmanship. After nine months on the hard for the painting and hardware installation portion of…
Read MoreLet’s Take a Pause: What is Jacob Doing Now?
An Update on Pacific Rower Jacob Adoram Hendrickson Let’s take a pause from the crushing grind of coronavirus and talk about something else for a moment. Anything else. How about the guy who set a world record by rowing across the Pacific Ocean? By himself, nonstop, from the Washington coast to Australia. Remember him? So…
Read MoreSecond Wave Closes Temporarily
Boatyard Announces Temporary Closures Due to safety and health concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, Second Wave @ the Boatyard will be temporarily closed. Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard announced today that the marine repair and consignment store at 3720 Harborview Drive will be closed until April 1, 2020. Please contact Store Manager Gary Ford at…
Read MoreNew Pump Out Service Fills Gap
NW Mobile Pump Out Now Serves Harbor & Area Boaters in the harbor, you have probably heard the disappointing news that the state ended its grant with Terry & Sons for marine holding tank pump outs. But now hear the good news: this vital environmental service is now being offered by a new mobile pump…
Read MoreA Return to Warmer Waters
Boatyard Says Farewell to Mother & Son Team Members You can’t really say that Cheryl Jones and Matt Betancourt are returning to greener pastures — because, does it get greener than western Washington? But they are definitely returning to warmer waters. The mother and son team members here at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard have…
Read MoreSecond Wave Sets New Hours
Starting the Week of Feb. 16, 2020 Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Second Wave Marine Repair and Consignment has rolled out its new hours of operation, announced store manager Gary Ford. Beginning the week of Feb. 16, the store of previously-owned marine treasure is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to…
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