Close to the Water: Riding the Tide
When I worked in marine science, we’d sometimes talk about plankton and nekton.…
Boating Season Returns with New Tool to Tackle Abandoned Vessels
As boating season ramps up and more people head back onto the water, another…
Destinations: All Quiet in Quait Bay?
In our latest Destinations column courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com, we learn…
Lessons Learned on Our Big Left Turn
Sitting in the cockpit at anchor in the peaceful laguna at Barra de Navidad,…
Celebrate Gray Whales this Weekend in Langley
Orca Network and the Langley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Welcome…
Necessary or Nice: Infinity Water
It had been days since my routine AIS checks turned up a new target on the…
Center for Wooden Boats Sunday Public Sails are Back
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) recently announced their 50th Anniversary…
Editor’s Letter: How Lucky Are We?
When I get to feeling fortunate about being a boat nut, and particularly a…
Center Sound Series 2026: A Springtime Sailing Variety Pack
With due respect to the region’s Opening Day celebrations, Corinthian Yacht…
TBT: Tech Talk with SeaBits: Spring Tech Checkup
This article was originally published in the March 2022 issue of 48° North A…
Team Tips Up Rides Again
The Dynamic Duo that Completed Race to Alaska on a Hobie 16 is Back for 2026 with Another Hull and…
TBT: Three Sheets NW: Spring Surprises in the San Juans
We love a good Throwback Thursday article almost as much as a delightful springtime jaunt in the…
Seattle “Welcomes the World” for Crew Races and Parade at SYC Opening Day on May 2
The region's biggest and best-loved Opening Day event will return to the waters of Portage Bay and…
Downtown Sailing Series Returns for its 22nd Season on Elliott Bay
One of Seattle’s most recognizable summer sailing traditions returns in 2026 as the Downtown…
Diesel Deep Dive: A Good Engine Break-In
After a lot of hard work, money, and diligence, you finally have a new or freshly rebuilt engine…
Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2026
The early-season North Sound classic stayed true to its name, and provided all the wild winter…
Ballard Sails Team Joins Doyle Sails Group
Our friends at Ballard Sails have some big news, as the locally-founded loft becomes Doyle Sails…
Cascadia Sailing: Taking Team to the Next Level
Think about the people you’ve sailed with for years—thousands and thousands of miles. You know what…
Maritime Washington Grants Now Open
Grant funds are available to support Washington’s maritime heritage and applications open until…
