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…
Help Us Out! Participate in 48N’s Readers Survey
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,…
Changes Coming to 2025 Southern Straits Race
The 55th annual Southern Straits Race is scheduled for April 18-20, 2025 and…
Editor’s Letter: Cheers to the New Year and the Hardy Among Us
As we turn the page into 2025, I’m inspired by hardiness. On the waters of the…
Artful Sailor Announces March Workshops
Port Townsend’s Artful Sailor is once again putting on workshops for those…
Shifting Gears: Recorded History
It’s winter now. The rain has set in, it’s 41 degrees outside and I have a cozy…
Learn About the ORC System at CYC Seattle on April 11
If you’re an owner, tactician, crew member, race official, or just curious, come join Seattle's…
Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island
Enjoy our latest installment courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about a unique island…
#TBT: Thoughts on Choosing a Sailing School
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we jump back to the March 2018 "Learn to Sail" issue of 48° North…
Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend
The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is back to serve and stoke boat folk of all stripes. Join your fellow…
Sabotage’s Center Sound Series #1 and #2
With an Olson 29 that's new to them (and newly refit), the Sabotage crew's first two races of CYC's…
Footloose Disabled Sailing Sets 2025 Schedule
Following their motto of “Leave your disability at the dock”, Footloose Disabled Sailing has…
