Costa Rica Recap: The Pura Vida Experience
If you're planning to cruise Central America, don't skip Costa Rica. The good…
Worth the Wait — PNW Offshore 2022
The event's first-ever day-long postponement for weather didn't derail the…
Which Anchor to Choose?
Experienced cruisers work with a local resource who analyzes anchor performance…
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Featuring Trawlerfest Starts Thursday
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce…
A Sailor’s Sourdough Comes to Life on a Honeymoon Cruise
A several month cruise through British Columbia gives a couple a chance to…
CYC Tacoma Cruising Day Sail Rally, June 11
A unique approach to a fun and welcoming on-the-water event has taken shape in…
Beacon Background: Alki Point Lighthouse
Explore the history of the iconic lighthouse that has been guiding mariners…
Close to the Water: A Sailor Makes Peace with Engines
A small boat, engineless sailor reminisces on his experiences with motors and…
Homeward Bound: Part 1, Turkey to Singapore
Last month, we were introduced to Peter and Ginger Niemann — award-winning…
West Coast Sailing and Zim Sailing Named Official Suppliers of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association
West Coast Sailing joins its affiliate Zim Sailing in a new sponsorship…
Washington State Parks Begins Mooring Buoy Repair in San Juan Islands
For boaters in Washington, if there's one thing we need to trust when we visit…
#TBT: A Sailor Returns Home to the Sea
From the June 2009 issue of 48° North by Lance Ekhart A good traveler has no…
Working on Boats: A Space Odyssey
I’ll just come right out and say it — I’m one of those weirdos who actually enjoys working on boat…
New Web Archive Devoted to a Classic PNW Sailboat Design
The beautiful Blanchard Senior Knockabout has a newly-created resource chronicling its rich history…
April Products News
This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue of 48° North. » Garmin 79sc Handheld…
Eight Bells: Steve Ward
Remembering and honoring the life and influence of a beloved sailor, writer, friend, and father.…
Destinations: Secrets of Sulphur Passage
Here's our latest installment from Jim Burgoyne of SalishSeaPilot.com about a seldom visited part…
How-To: Stripping Your Boat’s Bottom
This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue of 48° North. It’s April and in the…
The Rewarding Return of Southern Straits
The accomplished double-handed crew aboard J/111 Raku shares their story of Southern Straits,. They…
Artist’s View: Hermit Crab
This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue of 48° North. Hermit crabs are found…
Urgent! Comment on Possible Blake Island Marina Changes
Changes could be coming to one of Washington State's most beloved boating destinations —…
Reflecting on the Joys and Challenges of Cruising with Kids
This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue of 48° North. Ten days on a boat?…
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