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Why this sits where it does.
The loosest, most extroverted Friday choice and a natural second stop after the summer concert or cider bingo. easy from Gig Harbor, weather-safe; limited visual proof.
Drop in; call the venue before departing because the event page does not list an end time.
Why it could work for the two of you
The loosest, most extroverted Friday choice and a natural second stop after the summer concert or cider bingo.
Late-evening karaoke at the casual waterfront-adjacent local bar commonly called The Float.
Low during the main event; good before or after.
Low: easy to shorten, extend, or change course.
Pair it with a nearby drink, snack, or waterfront walk.
Distance, night return, and tender reality
Walk the waterfront core or use the e-bikes in daylight; use the exact map for the named start point.
Do not make the return ride the adventure. Use a rideshare or cab for anything beyond the lit harbor core.
Jerisich Dock at Skansie Brothers Park - posted dinghy/nonmotorized area: Best documented Gig Harbor landing for a small tender, provided the boat is in the posted dinghy area and any posted time limit is obeyed.
The municipal code defines a dinghy as a tender no longer than 13 feet. Dinghies and human-powered craft may tie only in an area posted for that vessel type or alongside their mother vessel. The posted dinghy/nonmotorized area is free, subject to time limits.
Hours / return constraint: Dock is accessible for transient moorage. Restrooms are 5:00 AM-10:00 PM. Overnight moorage is chargeable when present after 8:00 PM or before 8:00 AM.
- DO NOT ASSUME every open spot on Jerisich is free dinghy parking; the free treatment is tied to the posted dinghy/nonmotorized area.
- DO NOT ASSUME the load/unload zone is parking; a navigator must remain and depart immediately after passengers disembark.
- DO NOT ASSUME restrooms remain open after 10:00 PM.
The prominent crow-flight mileage is a geographic comparison from Jerisich Dock, not a route distance. Road, marine, time, and fare figures here are planning ranges, not live quotes. The named dock panel uses verified landing information where available; otherwise it explicitly tells you to confirm before relying on it.
What you actually do
- Late-evening karaoke at the casual waterfront-adjacent local bar commonly called The Float.
- Address: 14511 Sherman Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Review synthesis
The draw is unpolished local-bar energy rather than a polished club; fans cite friendly regulars and waterfront character, while service pace can vary when busy.
Useful cautions and little wins
- Indoor, but the long bike approach is poor in rain.