Women Boatbuilders from Around the World to Gather at the Wooden Boat Festival 

Year after year, the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival evolves, yet in many…

Together Adventures: Family Cruising Near and Far

Over the years of cruising with our children, I’ve had a number of people…

Washington State Parks Increasing Mooring Fees in 2025

Amid increasing operating costs, the Washington State Parks and Recreation…

Eight Bells: Kurt Hoehne

With great sadness, we announce our friend Kurt Hoehne's early and very…

Three Sheets Northwest: Nature vs Nurture

We moved carefully through the islets and jagged rocks that formed the channel…

#TBT: Echoes of a Homesteading Past on Jedediah Island

In our latest Throwback Thursday we visit a favorite British Columbia Marine…

Editor’s Letter: 10 Years!

The first publication I was involved with at 48° North was September 2014.…

USCG Establishing Safety and Security Zones for Fleet Week and Seafair Weekend

The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety and security zones on Elliott Bay…

Destinations: Top Spots in the Gulf Islands

In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com‘s Lynne…

Seattle’s Newest Circumnavigator: David Linger (Part Two)

Last month, we introduced the 48° North community to Seattle sailor David…

Video: Duck Dodge Celebrates 50 Years of Racing on Lake Union

A Seattle sailing Tuesday night tradition, Duck Dodge celebrated 50 years of…

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Red Ruby Project: La Trinité-sur-Mer to Cherbourg Race

After a busy spring and early summer, I was finally on the plane to France for my three-race “Red…

Destinations: Stuff Happens in Foggy Bay, Alaska

In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com, Lynne Picard describes how…

Rum Running in the San Juan Islands

Prohibition Failed as a Social Experiment While Fueling Advancements in Boat Design and Marine…

Tribal Canoe Journey: A Way of Life

The Tribal Canoe Journey is an annual tradition of traveling on ancestral waterways and in early…

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Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union

South Lake Union is poised to once again host the Fall Boats Afloat Show featuring more than 150…

All Systems Go for 51st Olympia Harbor Days

Vintage vessels, family friendly activities, tugboat races, live entertainment and more will…

Ever Sunnier: The Proven Viability of Solar Boating

Solar boating is an interesting combination of powerboating and sailing, but I think it has more in…

Sun and Fun at the 54th Shaw Island Classic

Sunshine, variable winds and fog set the stage for the 54th annual Shaw Island Classic yacht race…