Boating in the San Juan Islands | Matia Island

Maa-sha? Ma-tia? Mat-ia? I’ve heard it pronounced different ways, but no matter…

R2AK: Team Sail Like a Girl's Trip to Victoria

Hey R2AK Fans! This morning, we heard from the awesome crew of women aboard…

Video: Boating in the San Juan Islands | Sucia Island in the Rain

Sometimes a rainy day on the boat can be a wonderful thing.  Rather than…

The R2AK horizon is here for Team Wild Card

I strolled down the dock with disbelieving eyes. It was the start of the…

No fridge, no problem for 'Caro Babbo'

Thanks to John Juliano aboard SV Caro Babbo for this piece on going with out…

Why you don't get too close to glaciers

We came across this video of glaciers calving and thought it would be perfect…

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Q&A: 5 Questions with John and Amanda Neal on their New PNW Exclusive Classes

Mahina Expeditions Offering New Ocean Cruising Courses Based Out of Bellingham 48° North readers…

Port Townsend Sailing Association to Resume Limited Racing

Limited Racing to Resume Good news! Since Jefferson County has gone to Phase Two of Governor…

PNW Sailors Head… EAST?

Stalwart Pacific Northwest sailors take an opportunity to change their lifestyle and formulate a…

VIDEO: Tucker Thompson America’s Cup Update

I originally got to know Tucker Thompson when I had the opportunity to interview him to for 48°…

Life in 240 Inches

Living Aboard a Flicka From the May 2019 issue of 48° North. The Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 has a…

Internet Aboard: Testing New Routers and Antennas

48° North columnist Steve Mitchell gives the latest on staying better connected aboard There has…

Portage Pram Build: Stream Now!

Thanks for watching the Portage Pram live stream! As part of the Northwest Maritime Center’s…

Seattle’s Margaret Pommert Honored with BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award

A Local Force for Sailing Good Receives Well-Deserved National Recognition Margaret Pommert is a…

Creating a Culture of Safety, A Skipper’s Responsibility

Essential safe-boating recommendations established by the Cruising Club of America’s Safety &…

Photo Essay: On the Water Under Covid

Editor's Note: The article below characterizes one boater's choices and observations. It references…