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Why? Family-operated boatyards like Eddon Boatyard were once economic engines and community gathering places for Gig Harbor and many small coastal towns. They are vanishing and taking with them centuries of traditional shipwright skills.
What can you do?
After programs launch in 2009, come, see and experience boat building and restoration
in action at the historic Eddon Boatyard. By learning together, we pass on our rich
maritime heritage to future generations.
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Countdown to launch
In 2006, GHB collaborated with the City of Gig Harbor to facilitate an Eddon Boatyard
Restoration Project. That same year Washington State awarded a $1 million grant to the
City of Gig Harbor for the restoration of the boatyard. Restoration work is scheduled to
begin in early 2008.
In August 2007, GHB entered into a 20-year lease with the City of Gig
Harbor for the Eddon Boatyard. In exchange for the $1 per year lease, Gig Harbor BoatShop
will create interpretive and public education programs.
The right stuff
GHB board members and staff are: JOHN MCMILLAN - VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER CHRIS ERLICH - SECRETARY ERIK CARLSON - BOARD MEMBER GENE PEARSON - BOARD MEMBER JOHN BARE - BOARD MEMBER VERN SCOTT - BOARD MEMBER STEVE HELGESON - PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Eddon Boatyard history
Under Hoppen's direction, the Eddon Boat Company built commercial fishing boats, boom tugs,
sailboats and motor-yachts. It was during this period that the first Seaborn/Hoppen-designed
Thunderbird sailboat was built at the boatyard.
After 1978, the boatyard continued to operate as a boat building and repair facility until
2004 under the name of Blue Herron Yachts and later, Northwest Yachts and Boatyard.
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Come aboard
To attain sustainability, funds will also be allocated to a GHB Endowment Fund.
All gifts are appreciated and will be recognized on a donor wall. For more information
call the campaign office at (253) 241-7432. GHB Business Plans are available upon request. |
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Download Contribution Form (PDF)
Print and fill out form. Mail with your contribution to the GHB address provided. Thank you.
Gig Harbor BoatShop
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