Save the Date: Spring Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union is April 25-28

The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association's spring in-the-water boat show at…

Buy or Sell, the Marine Thrift Swap Meet is Coming!

The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is coming to Port Townsend on Saturday, April 6…

Shifting Gears: Local Knowledge

Ever since we’ve had boats that stay in the water, we have kept them moored in…

Editor’s Letter: 48° North is Asking for Your Support

Dear friends and fans of 48° North, Since 48° North became a nonprofit…

Race to Alaska Podcast Introduces this Year’s Awesome Nutcases, Um…Er, Racers

The R2AK team is at it again, giving fans a deeper, podcast-ier window into the…

Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 20

Spring is on the horizon and so is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap…

Type 2 Entertainment: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2024

An early season blast from Anacortes to Friday Harbor was great fun and faster…

The Dreaded Lopez Channel

Making it into Fisherman Bay Takes Patience and a Sing-Song Assist

Registration Open for Two-Day Boating Skills and Certification Course

Earn the required Washington State Boater Education Card at this two-day…

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Better Than Expected, As Always — Shaw Island Winter Classic 2024

The first North Sound race of the year is a predictably great tradition, the good times always…

Healing My Sailing Anxiety

How I Learned to Enjoy the Sailing Portion of the Cruising Lifestyle I Love

Destinations: Top Stops in Desolation Sound

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

Only Six Spots Remain on 48° North Cruising Rally July 28 – August 2… Register today!

The 48° North Cruising Rally back again this year, and we're already over halfway to our limit of…

Close to the Water: A Second Cruise with My Mate

A Second Cruise Brings Border Crossings, Uncertainty, and Lessons Learned.

Diesel Deep Dive: Magic Inside Your Cylinders

For many folks, the engine aboard their boat is a mystery and what happens inside can be closely…

NEW COLUMN: Hikes for Boaters

We are excited to welcome Michael Boyd and Karen Johnson to the family of 48° North columnists.…