Media
With Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard (GHMB) making so many incredible changes in the past couple of years under its new ownership, we were bound to capture some media attention.
Below you can find copies of all of the exciting articles that were created to commemorate GHMB's incredible transformation. Please send us an e-mail if there is another story you'd like to see included on this page.
Thank you to the inspiring community of Gig Harbor for dreaming big and making our city great.
-Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard named chamber's Business of the Year
We were so proud to be named the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business of the Year. To be recognized as one of "those who have helped make the Gig Harbor peninsula area a better place to live, work and play" is such an honor, and we have our incredible community to thank.
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Gig Harbor Voted Cutest Town in Washington
In September of 2016, PureWow.com provided us with "The Cutest Towns in Every U.S. State" naming Gig Harbor as Washington's Cutest Town! With an incredible local history and cozy waterfront community, it is no wonder we stood out.
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Queen's Cabinet closes as longtime Gig Harbor businesswoman retires
Gay Peraza ran Queen's Cabinet, a boutique located at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard, for nearly 10 years before retiring in September of 2016. We were happy to have Queen's Cabinet @ the Boatyard and hope Gay enjoys retirement and spending time with friends and family.
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Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Wins 5th Consecutive National Title
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard proudly supports The Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team, who won their 5th consecutive National Title in 2016. All Club membership fees are donated to support incredible local teams and groups including Gig Harbor Dragons, GHCKRT & Harbor WildWatch.
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Photo Credit: CATHY KASPERBAUER
Gig Harbor Gondola
We were so excited to have John Synco join us @ the boatyard in Summer 2016, giving classic Venetian gondola rides right here in the beautiful harbor. John was featured on the cover of Gig Harbor Living Local 's July issue.
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Gondolier Brings a Touch of Italy to Gig Harbor
John Synco has been a truly wonderful addition to the Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard. With hundreds of happy customers, it was no wonder The News Tribunes Gateway News came down to interview John about his incredibly unique business.
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JW @ the Boatyard Food Truck - er, Trolley - Now Open in Gig Harbor
The opening of JW @ the Boatyard sure caused alot of talk - and watering mouths - around town. The Gateway included a feature on the food trolley and their very popular seafood dishes highlighting the location and menu.
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Food Trolley Has Customers Lining Up in Gig Harbor
Summer 2016 debuted the seasonal opening of JW @ the Boatyard - our town's favorite food trolley. King5's Evening Magazine came down to see what we were serving up on the waterfront.
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Top 10 Harbors in America
Coastal Living featured the Top 10 Harbors in America, listing Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard as #1 in 2011 and #6 in 2016. With an incredible amount of beautiful harbors all around the U.S. we are flattered to be included in the Top 10.
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Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard Gives Boaters a Lift
GHMB is the only full-service haulout facility in Gig Harbor with a 50 metric ton Travelift operated by Mark Rybin. The News Tribune's Gateway News did a highlight feature on our very talented Travelift operator and the boatyard that proudly employs him.
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