Summer is here, let's go boating!

Maria Kalafatich Luxury Real Esate Gig Harbor

SUMMER IS HERE, LET'S GO BOATING!

August is a great time to get out on the water and take in the sea life, go for a swim and do some sightseeing! Here are some great options if you don’t own a boat or kayak to get out on the water that are available to you right here in Gig Harbor:

Destiny Harbor Tours - Captain Tom has 2 boats named Maritime and Destiny that will take you and your friends on either a 1 or 2 hour tour of the Gig Harbor and Tacoma areas.

Cruise Hobbes – Local crewed sailing charter on a 42 foot sailboat with options for a half day or full day cruise. They even have cocktail cruises and over night options as well and a great way to see more of the beauty of Gig Harbor.

Gig Harbor Boat Rentals – This is a fun way to get out on the water in an electric boat! Very easy to drive and enjoy the sights and sounds of Gig Harbor bay with friends and family.

Gig Harbor Gondola – “The only Venetian Gondola operation in the Pacific NW”! This is a great way for up to 6 family or friends to enjoy a relaxing cruise around Gig Harbor bay and to learn about many facts and history of our beautiful town. Rides last 60 or 90 minutes and well worth it!

Lee’s SUP – Lee has been around since 2011 and has kayaks, double kayaks and paddleboards for rent down by Anthony’s Restaurant. No reservations needed, just come on down and Lee will take care of you!

Gig Harbor Fly Shop – Great place to rent out not only paddleboards and kayaks but they also have fishing kayaks for both guided and non guided trips including Eco Tours.

Deadmans Island SUP & Kayak Rentals – Scott has a fleet of Kayaks and SUPs for rent which he will drop off at a convenient location around Gig Harbor to see the sights. They will even drop them off at your vacation home if your short on watercraft!

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: CROMWELL

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More of a “country like” setting, the Cromwell area of Gig Harbor is bordered by Wollochet Bay to the east and Hale Passage to the west with expansive views overlooking Fox Island and the Cascade Mountain Range. The community was named after J.B. Cromwell, a postal official who established a post office there in 1903 through 1931. Equestrian estates are surrounded by some of the most beautiful waterfront homes in Gig Harbor.

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Wollochet Bay has a nice public boat ramp on the west side of the bay. Along the same side of Wollochet Bay as the boat ramp, the Tacoma Yacht Club has a Gig Harbor base where they host the TYC Junior Sailing Camp. This non profit organization was established in 2010 serving over 2000 kids to date through their summer camp and a fantastic way to get your kids out on the water. They even offer scholarships to young sailors. This location is also the home base of the Narrows Race Team. Adults can also receive private instruction on sailing techniques.

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