Schooner Suva Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The National Park Service recently approved the nomination of the schooner Suva…

Close to the Water: North of the Border

I’ve spent more time in Canada than any foreign country, nearly all of it…

Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 25

When spring arrives, so too does the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap……

NEW 48N Video: Jib Lead Refit with Jonathan McKee

48° North is launching a new video initiative and our first edition is now…

#TBT: Cruiser “Car” Upgrades

In our latest Throwback Thursday, we take a look your dinghy and how it can be…

Necessary or Nice: Who’s Steering This Thing?

We were supposed to be sailing west: due west, in fact. Yet when I popped up…

CYC Seattle ‘Fridays in February’ Speakers On Tap

CYC Seattle has three speakers lined up for the rest of February to provide…

Hikes for Boaters: Northern Strait of Georgia

At the northern end of the Strait of Georgia, between Desolation Sound to the…

Port Townsend Yacht Club Night of Gold March 28

On March 28, the Port Townsend Yacht Club (PTYC) is hosting a fundraiser for…

Destinations: Quietly Memorable Kwakume

In our latest Destinations column courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com, we learn…

Shifting Gears: Fresh Eyes on Fishing

A Friendly Neighbor Sparks a Fondness for Fishing and More Days on the Water…

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See the Seattle Boat Show in a Whole New Light—After Dark

This winter, the nine-day Seattle Boat Show (January 30 - February 7) is dropping anchor on…

Registration Open for the 2026 Women’s Sailing Conference

Open to women of all skill levels for dockside and classroom sessions, the Women’s Sailing…

Boat Test: Island Packet 42 Motor Sailer

Island Packet Yachts is building toward a nearly 50-year legacy. Founded by naval architect Bob…

Race Report: Duwamish Head Race 2026

Hosted by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club, the Duwamish Head Race is the second of four events in…

Tech Talk with Sea Bits: Analog in a Digital World

After a couple-year hiatus, 48° North’s technology columnist is making a return, and we’re so…

Van Isle 360 Organizers Passing the Baton

Blast Performance Sailing and Black Wolf Racing recently announced a landmark transition for the…

Registration Now OPEN for 2026 48° North Cruising Rally!

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. Put the best week of the season on the books…

Loads of Boats and Boatloads of Fun at the 2026 Seattle Boat Show

The 2026 Seattle Boat Show returns to Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina January 30…

Beyond the Boat

The Magic of Wood, from Craft to Community by Leroy Lewis