Fall Construction Begins in San Juan Islands’ Marine Parks

With the summer cruising season in our wake, construction projects are now…

48° North Cruising Rally Recap

Spinning on the hook, the variable breeze was light and lightly smoky. I could…

How-To: Windlass Installation Considerations

I grew up boating with the idea that you should keep everything simple and…

Award-Winning Documentary About Callahan’s “Adrift” Now Streaming

At 48° North, we think of Steve Callahan as a friend after working together on…

Be Whale Wise Launching Second Year of the Boater Ambassador Program

If you have a passion for engaging with your local boating community and also…

WA360 Race Moving to Bellingham in 2027

The every-other-year WA360 Race has found a new home for the 2027 event—moving…

$1.3M Gift from Camilla Chandler Foundation Supports Boat School Students

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) recently announced that it…

Editor’s Letter: Tell Your Story

In the weeks before the October edition went to press, 48° North had the good…

Cascadia Sailing’s NYYC Adventure

48° North has been privileged to share stories from the incredibly talented…

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Bellingham SeaFeast Coming Sept. 26-27

Bellingham SeaFeast is back on September 26-27 and there will once again be a lot of great food,…

The Fall Boats Afloat Show is ON and 48° North is Here!

48° North is thrilled to be back at the Fall Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union. You can find…

WBF Panel: Lifestyle To A Living—YouTube and Other Boat-Related Revenue, Hosted By 48N’s Joe Cline

Have you ever asked yourself something like this: Should I start a YouTube Channel to support my…

Make a Difference, Join the International Beach Cleanup on Sept. 19

Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on…

Boaters Encouraged to ‘Share the Water’ as Orcas Return to Puget Sound

As we make our return to fall, the Southern Resident orcas are coming back to forage for salmon in…

#TBT: One Tack & Two Jibes, Alaska to San Francisco

Being the time of year when some Pacific Northwest cruisers are heading south, we're throwing it…


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