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…

Center for Wooden Boats’ Free Boating Day Coming April 27

The Center for Wooden boats recently announced that their 4th Annual Free…

Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting

Sitting in a canoe with cold fingers and feet, watching a beautiful dark blue…

Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 12

Spring is here, and with it is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet.…

Washington State Legislature Advancing Bill that Includes “Luxury Tax” on Boats, Other Vehicles

A new proposal in Olympia includes a 10% "luxury tax" on the purchase price of…

Breaking the #1 Rule: An Overboard Survival Story

A harrowing and heartening first-hand account from one of the crew who was…

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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…

Sabotage’s Center Sound Series #1 and #2

With an Olson 29 that's new to them (and newly refit), the Sabotage crew's first two races of CYC's…

Footloose Disabled Sailing Sets 2025 Schedule

Following their  motto of “Leave your disability at the dock”, Footloose Disabled Sailing has…

Boats Afloat Show Coming with Expanded Dock Space

The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South Lake Union, April 25 - 27, 2025.…

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