Seattle Boat Show Announces 144 Free Boating & Fishing Seminars for 2026

For boaters looking to grow their skills, confidence, and on-the-water…

Close to the Water: Sailor’s Day Off

As the steward of three wooden craft, I look forward to the Port Townsend…

Skagit Valley College Launches New Marine Surveying Program 

Skagit Valley College is launching a new nine-week professional course this…

Thanksgiving Inspiration from Fall Harvest Season in the PNW

If you're looking for any last minute culinary ideas to round out your…

Editor’s Letter: Luddite Alert…Simple Boats are Still the Best (For Me)

Every boater knows the moment when a piece of gear doesn’t quite work as…

Race Report: Gig Harbor Le Mans 2025

Twenty-three boats gathered on an unseasonably warm and somewhat dry fall…

Baja HaHa Changing of the Guard, Chuck Skewes Takes the Helm

Longtime friend of 48° North and Vashon Island native, Chuck Skewes, has been…

US Sailing Honors Sailors and Ferry for Lifesling Rescue of Two Crew Overboard

Well deserved recognition for the crews of Lodos, Blue and Suquamish for their…

Seattle Christmas Boat Parade Setting Sail on December 13

A Seattle holiday classic is back in 2025, as the Christmas Boat Parade will…

Shifting Gears: We’re Still Learning

Happily, we pulled our C-Dory 22 Cruiser Sea Lab out of our Fair Harbor slip…

November Products News

Mustang Survival Meris Waterproof Salopette Building on the proven design of…

Light, Lovely, and Always Unpredictable: Round the County 2025

The ever-popular autumnal trip around the San Juan Islands delievered in every…

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Southern Sound Series Dates Confirmed for 2025-2026 Series

The Southern Sound Series is the centerpiece of offseason racing calendars around Puget Sound, and…

Threading the Needle in the NW Passage

Navigating Northwest Passage Ice on One Ocean The Anacortes-based crew of One Ocean has completed…

Video: Pouring a 9,000 Pound Molten Lead Keel Bulb

48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their…

October Products News

CUSTOM MARINE PRODUCTS 4 QUADRANT SOLAR PANEL by Editor

Building Cascadia Sailing: One Coastline, One Crew

Women sailors from both sides of the border have assembled a Pacific Northwest team to race in New…

Serious Fall Fun: CYC PSSC Big Boats

Good vibes, great racing, and even better company around the fleet at CYC's autumn classic. While a…

Trouble in the Park

Emergency Repairs in the remote waters of Gwaii Haanas National Park We were burned out and needed…

Port of Seattle Announces Partial Closure of Salmon Bay Marina

After a review of escalating safety issues at Salmon Bay Marina on the south side of the Lake…