“Although she’s built with modern technologies for contemporary pursuits, the Gig Harbor Melonseed benefits plenty from some older ideas.” In their March/April 2011 issue, Small Craft Advisor published a great feature on our 16′ Melonseed.  They joined us for our first ever Melonseed Regatta where they could talk with owners about their experiences. The weather even cooperated with a beautiful clear day for a sail, and we...

During the 2010 Seattle boat show we were contacted by Dieter Loibner of Soundings magazine. Soundings is one of the premier boating magazines in the Eastern US, so when Dieter asked if he could visit our shop for a test sail and possible magazine article, we were flattered and glad to accept his offer. In June Dieter came by and we had a very nice visit. We sailed and rowed a 17′ Jersey skiff, and the weather happily cooperated. Sunny...

In this issue: GHBOATS IN SOUNDINGS MAGAZINE Navigator News Melonseed Madness More from the Mailbag GHBOATS IN SOUNDINGS MAGAZINE During the last boat show we were contacted by Dieter Loibner of Soundings magazine. Soundings is one of the premier boating magazines in the Eastern US, so when Dieter asked if he could visit our shop for a test sail and possible magazine article, we were flattered and glad to accept his offer. In June Dieter came...

Welcome! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve had the warmest January on record, but now it’s getting back to that damp chill we know so well. Rowing is a great way to keep warm! Right? Uh, right? Anyway, we have a lot of news for you, and hope you enjoy reading this newsletter as much as we enjoyed putting it together. WHALES RETURN TO LAHAINA More whale pics from Bob in Hawaii, who chases whales in his Jersey Beach Skiff!...

Welcome! Here in the Pacific Northwest, January means the the boat show in Seattle! If you need a boat for your summer trips, now is the time to give us a call; our order book fills up at the show as people plan for spring trips and summer vacations. We have a lot of news for you this month, and hope you enjoy reading this newsletter as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Japanese boaters investigate Gig Harbor! Well last year after the...