48° North Editor’s Picks: 2025 Seattle Boat Show Seminars
The Seattle Boat Show starts Friday and there’s a new lineup of FREE…
Celebration of Life for Kurt Hoehne, February 8
There will be an opportunity to honor and celebrate the life of our friend Kurt…
Boat Time
I’ve been thinking about time lately. The aspect of time that I have been…
Race Report: Duwamish Head 2025
Kicking off 2025 with a shortened course in a light-but-building breeze.…
Casting Off: Slow the Man Down
What Happens When Friends Let Friends Steer the Boat
January Products News
GARMIN inREACH MESSENGER PLUS
January 20, 2025
New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington
Boaters throughout the region cherish the Southern Resident killer whales and…
Hikes for Boaters: North Puget Sound
During the fall, winter, and spring, like most boaters in our area, we stay…
#TBT: Choose Your Winter Cruising Adventure
In out latest Throwback Thursday, enjoy 48° North editor Andy Cross's third…
Haida Sails: The Breath of Cedar
People have always sailed, across every corner of the world. But somewhere…
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By learning more about who you are and what you care about, you help 48° North…
MY BOAT: Argonaut II
Whether it’s potential new owners, hardcore boat geeks, or casual passersby,…
Boats Afloat Show Coming with Expanded Dock Space
The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South Lake Union, April 25 - 27, 2025.…
Please Support 48° North — Donate Today!
48° North is making its annual request for your support. Your contributions mean more than you…
True to Its Name: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2025
The traditional February memorial race through the islands was particularly sporty this year. I…
Predicting Tidal Currents in the Swinomish Channel
Historically there have been no NOAA predictions for the tidal current speed in the Swinomish…
Hikes for Boaters: Desolation Sound
Desolation Sound has long been a mecca for cruising boaters. Muriel Wylie Blanchet wrote about her…
Editor’s Letter: March of Tides and Time and Promise
I love the month of March in the Pacific Northwest. In amongst late winter’s wild weather swings,…
An Accidental Jibe and Rediscovering a Passion for Sailing
Yep. It happened to me on the last night of my 22-day circumnavigation of Vancouver Island and…
New Killer Whales Regulations May Affect Puget Sound Racing Rules
A recent meeting has provided clarity and standardized language for races around the region.…
