Hikes for Boaters: Southwest Coast of Van Isle
The northern half of Vancouver Island’s West Coast has long been the domain of…
CYC Turkey Bowl 2025: Wet, Windy, and Wonderful
Each year on the weekend before Thanksgiving, Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle…
Winter Vashon 2025: My Favorite Race
A favorite race to many, this year's Winter Vashon was another example of how…
#TBT: Head Out for Some Winter Cruising
December 18, 2025
Boat Test: Hanse 460
I love a boat test, whether older designs or brand new. This month, I had the…
Necessary or Nice: Cruising With a Code Zero
Wonderful, Fussy, Mostly Unnecessary
December 16, 2025
Northwest Maivens Impress at Linda Elias Memorial Women’s Invitational
A talented group of local sailors went south to join a star-studded fleet, and…
#TBT: Goodwill in Whittier
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we find out once again how assistance from…
In the Galley: Super Simple Irish Soda Bread
If you're out for a winter cruise this season and want to warm the boat with…
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
Editor’s Letter: 2026, A ‘Let’s Do It’ Year
Who doesn’t love the fresh start of a new year? Boat folk certainly do, and I always join the…
NMTA Awards $16,000 in Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) announced that it has awarded $16,000 in Grow Boating…
