Let it Blow!
To the tune of “Let it Snow” (verse) Oh, the weather outside’s delightful And…
TYC Winter Vashon: Damp, But Darn Fun!
Tacoma Yacht Club’s (TYC) Winter Vashon race is the first event of the…
Seattle Boat Show Adds More Seminars, Panels and New Topics for 2025
Boating enthusiasts have more to explore than ever at the 2025 Seattle Boat…
Diesel Deep Dive: Art of the Oil Change
Winter is upon us and many boaters are preparing their engines for winter…
December Products News
Mustang Survival Offshore Sailing Collection
Spotlight: Royal Van’s Salish Sea Regatta
Since it is one of the more unique new races on the Salish Sea, we are excited…
#TBT: Winter Cruising Anyone?
Yes, offseason sailing has its rewards on the Salish Sea Cruising in the…
NWSWB Launches Search for Executive Director, Delivers on Key Initiatives
After 10 incredible years as Executive Director of the Northwest School of…
Race Week Announces Move to Bellingham in 2025
Race Week sails into Bellingham! The region's premier week-long sailing regatta…
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.…
