Be Whale Wise Launching Second Year of the Boater Ambassador Program
If you have a passion for engaging with your local boating community and also…
WA360 Race Moving to Bellingham in 2027
The every-other-year WA360 Race has found a new home for the 2027 event—moving…
$1.3M Gift from Camilla Chandler Foundation Supports Boat School Students
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) recently announced that it…
Editor’s Letter: Tell Your Story
In the weeks before the October edition went to press, 48° North had the good…
Cascadia Sailing’s NYYC Adventure
48° North has been privileged to share stories from the incredibly talented…
Women at the Helm 2: What Carried Us Across the Line
The following article was co-written by Erica Lichty and Angela Hewitson.…
Clearing the Hurdles Around Vancouver Island
A Circumnavigation Reinforces Cruising Confidence As a sailor in the Pacific…
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Awards Grants Supporting Maritime Heritage
Congratulations to the organizations across Washington State who are receiving…
Make a Difference, Join the International Beach Cleanup on Sept. 19
Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on…
Boaters Encouraged to ‘Share the Water’ as Orcas Return to Puget Sound
As we make our return to fall, the Southern Resident orcas are coming back to forage for salmon in…
#TBT: One Tack & Two Jibes, Alaska to San Francisco
Being the time of year when some Pacific Northwest cruisers are heading south, we're throwing it…
In the Galley: Boatie Burrito Casserole
If you're planning a cruising adventure during the cooler climes of fall, try this easy and…
Editor’s Letter: Cruisers Exchanging Prudence
I have been known to extol the virtues of group cruising… well, ad nauseam. I’m still doing it, but…
Recap: Race Week Bellingham
Ahhh, Race Week. The highlight of summer for many Pacific Northwest sailors for so many years.…
Cruisers College Announces Fall Lineup of Classes for Boat Owners
Cruisers College, the boat-owner-specific marine technical education offered through Skagit Valley…
Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open
Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within…
