Spots Still Available for February 23 Safety at Sea Course

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Editor’s Letter: A Society of Boat Folk

In any experience as varied and variable as spending time on the water, a…

The Seattle Boat Show is Here!

The red carpets, the drool-worthy new boats with a freshly buffed sheen, the…

48° North’s Top 25 Race Boats of 2024

2024 was a year for the record books! It seems like fewer races were called off…

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

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New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington

Boaters throughout the region cherish the Southern Resident killer whales and…

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Race Report: Duwamish Head 2025

Kicking off 2025 with a shortened course in a light-but-building breeze. Ushering in the new year,…

Casting Off: Slow the Man Down

What Happens When Friends Let Friends Steer the Boat by David Casey

January Products News

GARMIN inREACH MESSENGER PLUS

New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington

Boaters throughout the region cherish the Southern Resident killer whales and celebrate the chance…

Hikes for Boaters: North Puget Sound

During the fall, winter, and spring, like most boaters in our area, we stay fairly close to home.…

#TBT: Choose Your Winter Cruising Adventure

In out latest Throwback Thursday, enjoy 48° North editor Andy Cross's third article in the series…

Haida Sails: The Breath of Cedar

People have always sailed, across every corner of the world. But somewhere along the way, we traded…

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By learning more about who you are and what you care about, you help 48° North set a new compass…

MY BOAT: Argonaut II

Whether it’s potential new owners, hardcore boat geeks, or casual passersby, unique boats tend to…

Changes Coming to 2025 Southern Straits Race

The 55th annual Southern Straits Race is scheduled for April 18-20, 2025 and the West Vancouver…