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President's Message
This past summer the Gig Harbor BoatShop developed two new programs, Family Boat Building and the Longboat Program. It took the leadership, initiative and hard work of David Gaffney and Tim Barker to get these complicated activities ready to offer up to the community. Family Boat Building participants build a 12' rowboat in a weekend, and Longboat program participants, 11 at a time, row and sail a 26' longboat for trips lasting at least a few hours.
Volunteer David Gaffney spent hours and hours researching the family boatbuilding process, he built a trial boat, spent more hours pre-milling boat parts, gathered staff and volunteers to help during the scheduled workshops and, no surprise, all the hard work culminated in successful experiences for 6 groups of Family Boat Builders and a solid new boatbuilding activity for the BoatShop to offer to our community.
Staff member Tim Barker ushered a program idea into program reality. The Longboat Program requires licenses, USCG certifications, $5000 worth of equipment, leadership expertise, vessel stability tests, and more. Tim got all that accomplished and lead five Longboat trips including a Harbor WildWatch youth group trip to Sunrise Beach and a corporate teambuilding trip with Real Carriage Door employees.
David and Tim's efforts have added two amazing programs that can serve as foundational BoatShop learning activities for the public. The BoatShop is fortunate and proud to have volunteers and staff with the skills and fortitude to make good things happen.
Guy Hoppen
GHB President
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#GivingTuesday
What is #GivingTuesday?
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. This year help us create #GivingTuesday. A new day for giving back. On Tuesday December 3, 2013, global charities, families, businesses, community centers, students and more will come together to create #GivingTuesday.
We are using MyCharityOfChoice to accept and track contributions. It's easy! Just click https://mycharityofchoice.com/charity/profile/9863 and donate to one of our campaigns!
THANK YOU!
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Amazon Wish List
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Every organization needs various things to help it run smoothly, ranging from paper towels to tools. We have established a Wish List with Amazon.Com of items we use in our operations. By selecting and purchasing items on this list, you help us extend our limited funds to support our programs. Check in often as we add items often.
See our Wish List here...
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Family Boat Building
New Dates Announced for 2014 - Sign up now!
Do you want a light wooden skiff at a great price? Build it yourself at Gig Harbor BoatShop's Family Boat Building event!
January 11 & 12 - 9:00 - 5:00 each day
February 22 & 23 - 9:00 - 5:00 each day
March 29 & 30 - 9:00 - 5:00 each day
 Wooden boat experts will guide you step-by-step through construction of a 12-foot, 90-pound Salt Bay Skiff. You can row your new boat at Gig Harbor BoatShop on Sunday afternoon, then take it home and paint it. All materials are included in the $525 fee. For lots more information on the boat, come by the shop and look at our Salt Bay Skiff under construction. For more details and to enroll... |
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Ways Project Begins a New Phase
The Eddon Boatyard Restoration Project is Poised to Begin Phase III: Reconstruction of Marine Railway Piling Caps and Rails.
In May of 2012 The City of Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor BoatShop combined forces to submit a Washington State Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF) Grant for continued work on the marine railways. The grant request was accepted and $128,355 was recommended by the grant committee and budgeted by the state this past June.
Gig Harbor City Council voted to add $60,000 for the ways project to the city budget for a total of $188,355. This funding will allow the City of Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor BoatShop to move forward with phase III as soon as construction permits are renewed. Peter Katich, senior city planner has submitted all necessary applications to the agencies involved. We hope that work will commence by the summer of 2014.
This will not complete the project but will give it a big push forward.
Learn more or donate to support the project...
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"Out of the Mist" Screening - Free!
A Documentary about the Olympic National Forest
Sponsored by Wild Olympics Campaign and the Gig Harbor BoatShop
 Thursday, November 21, 2013, 7:00 PM Out of the Mist: Olympic Wilderness Stories tells tales of people like you, from local residents to backpackers, from the Native American community to hikers and writers, who love and enjoy the natural bounty of the Wild Olympics. The film contains stunning, high-definition footage of the magnificent landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula wilderness and free-flowing wild rivers. The film has won rave reviews and drawn overwhelming, record crowds at every other screening around the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. Join us to view a film that vividly portrays the priceless natural assets for which the Wild Olympics Campaign is fighting. Space is limited so RSVP here
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Update on Launch #706
We're really making progress!
Work on Launch #806 is progressing nicely. We installed the plywood deck last week, and even canvassed it the same afternoon. This week we made patterns for the oak cockpit coamings, fitted the gunwale guards, and painted a second coat of enamel on the deck canvas.
Next Saturday we'll invert the launch and sheathe the hull in a combination of dynel and 'glass fabric set in epoxy resin. It will be messy fun - come and join us!
We look forward to a test-float soon to check trim, and establish the location of the four golf cart batteries that will power the 24V 1 HP electric motor.
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Youth and Adult Longboat Program
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The Gig Harbor BoatShop is now offering educational and corporate teambuilding experiences aboard the Longboat Porpoise. Porpoise is a replica of the ship's gig from the 19th century Wilkes expedition used to explore Gig Harbor. The Longboat is an ideal vessel for learning about rowing, sailing, and maritime skills like navigation and seamanship. The Longboat program is a perfect on-the-water experience for youth groups and a great activity with friends, family or colleagues. Man an oar aboard a classic and spend a few hours experiencing the waters of Gig Harbor and Colvos Passage. Learn more... |
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Make a Knotwork Ornament
December 14, 2013 - 10:00 - 12:00 or
December 14, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00
Attend this fun session to learn decorative knots and go home with a handmade ornament. Bring your friends and family! Only $15 for adults, $10 for children 13-18 and $8 for kids 5-12. All materials and supplies provided.
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Take a Maloney Rowboat Home
Wednesday evenings 5 - 8 PM
 Build a 12' Maloney rowboat with Gig Harbor boatbuilder Bruce Bronson. In eight 3-hour sessions at the historic Eddon Boatyard you, or you with one or two family members or friends, will build a Maloney Rowboat ready to take home for finishing.
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Half Hull Model Workshop
February 8, 2014 - 9:00 - 5:00
Attend this full day session and learn how to build a 1/8 scale half hull model. We'll cover everything you need to know from choosing a design and materials, to milling lumber, carving to shape and finishing. In this session you will make a model of a 16ft classic rowboat. Learn more... |
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Making Wood Cleats
January 25, 2014 - 9:00 - 11:00 AM
April 12, 2014 - 9:00 - 11:00 AM
 Attend this 2 hour workshop and you'll learn to design and make wooden horn cleats, thumb cleats and more. We'll design cleats, select wood, make patterns and shape cleats in various types and sizes. Learn more...
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Leathering Oars and Spars
January 25, 2014 - 12:00 - 4:00 PM
April 12, 2014 - 12:00 - 4:00 PM
 Leather has many uses aboard boats. It makes an excellent cushion, prevents chafe and provides insulation. Join us for a 4 hour workshop and we will introduce you to putting leather to work on your boat. We will cover leathering oars, spars mooring lines and more.
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All of the following boats are available for view at the Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
Our normal business hours are daily except Wednesdays from 10:00 - 4:00. All boats are sold as is, where is without warranty. Trailers are not included unless explicitly stated. We accept cash and credit cards. As a nonprofit organization, all sales benefit our programs.
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Thunderbird #1002 - $3500
Built in 1972
 This Thunderbird was built in 1972. Has a glass hull and deck, with a high aspect rudder. Honda 100 engine, runs well, with gas tank. Has older but serviceable sails, main, genoa and spinnaker. Comes with a Spar Tech aluminum mast and boom. Needs some TLC and an interior, selling as is. Does not include trailer. |
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15'9" Wooden Row Boat - $5250
Built in 2013
 The Lake George Boat was launched April 2013. She was built at the non-profit Gig Harbor BoatShop as a part of the Boatbuilder for a day program. The boat features the details and proportions of classic pulling boats from the pre-WW1 era. We intentionally chose a design and construction method that is more complex than some others, but we were willing to spend a bit more time building in order to end up with a really nice boat. It is constructed with plywood on oak frames, cedar floorboards and meranti thwarts. Comes with 4 spoon blade oars.
This boat is valued at $10,000, we are asking $5250.
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9' Wooden Pram - $1295
Designed by Ed Monk
 9' x 4'6" Edwin Monk design "Stubby" 1984 wood pram and lightweight homebuilt trailer. This boat & trailer combination is in good condition and have been stored in a garage. Comes complete with oars, ready to go. Offered for sale for $1295.
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Gig Harbor BoatShop is a cultural organization located in the historic Eddon Boatyard on Gig Harbor's working waterfront. GHB is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to the retention of Gig Harbor's working waterfront landscape, and to the perpetuation of the skills and traditions of our community working waterfront.
Donations of funds and items may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donate now!
Sincerely,
Susanne Regan
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