Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington is Now Live
The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is excited to introduce its Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington. This multimedia online guide invites boaters, residents, and visitors alike to learn about the Indigenous…
CWB Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta Coming Sept. 19
Join your fellow racers for a day of friendly competition at the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta on September 19 on Lake Union. The Center for Wooden Boats’ annual Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D.…
Rigging Showcase at the Wooden Boat Festival
The Wooden Boat Festival (September 11-13) always has a ton of things to see, do, and learn for boat geeks, and we're particularly excited about this year's Rigging Showcase, which will be presented by master riggers from…
Diesel, Diapers, and Desolation Sound
Over the last eight years, my wife Jenny and I sailed thousands of miles aboard our Alberg 37, Maya. We’ve circumnavigated Vancouver Island, sailed to Alaska, and spent several winters cruising Pacific Mexico. We’ve made…
Destinations: Tale of Two Anchorages
In our latest Destinations story courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot, we find out how two anchorages, though close in proximity, can offer up completely different experiences. The crew of Silom has had some unpleasant anchorages,…
Editor’s Letter: 45 Years, and Lots More to Come!
What makes a milestone? Everybody loves a round number, but the quantity merely prompts the occasion to mark what’s come before and what it says about the present and future. Of course, I’m talking about this fine magazine.…
RVYC Salish Sea Regatta Registration Now Open
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club's annual Salish Sea Regatta is coming up on September 11-13 and registration is open to those looking for an exciting racing experience. This year will be the 6th Annual Salish Sea Regatta. A…
Your Contributions Fill Our Sails – Please Support 48° North!
Coinciding with our 45th anniversary, 48° North is making our annual request for financial support from you, our faithful readers. As a free, non-profit publication, 48º North depends on contributions from the community of…