Boating Safety Program Focusing on Life Jacket Use for Paddlers

The Recreational Boating Safety Program recently announced its focus on life…

Race Report: Southern Straits 2025

From a light air morning start to a full on gale building at night, this year's…

Around the Americas Expedition Launching May 3 in Anacortes

After months of boat projects and preparation, the research sailing vessel One…

Race Report: Blakely Rock Benefit Race

It was a light air coin toss in this year's lap around Blakely Rock dedicated…

Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures

Welcome to the first installment of Necessary or Nice, a new column where we…

State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19

We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active…

Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Join your fellow boating enthusiasts in Port Townsend on September 5–7, 2025,…

Video: A Tricky Tank Install and More Paint for Duracell

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

Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff

Heady boat nerds will be familiar with the philosophical paradox known as “The…

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Center Sound Series Rounds-out with Trip Around Blakely Rock

Enough breeze for a fun and fluky trip to the famous rock and back for the third and final…

The Story Machine: WA360

Straight from the Race Boss... Tl;dr: It wasn’t our intention, but it's possible that we’ll be…

Learn About the ORC System at CYC Seattle on April 11

If you’re an owner, tactician, crew member, race official, or just curious, come join Seattle's…

Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island

Enjoy our latest installment courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about a unique island…

#TBT: Thoughts on Choosing a Sailing School

In our latest Throwback Thursday, we jump back to the March 2018 "Learn to Sail" issue of 48° North…

Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend

The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is back to serve and stoke boat folk of all stripes. Join your fellow…