#TBT The ABSURDITY of Boat Projects
Pacific Northwest-based cruisers Becca and John sailed away on their Valiant 40 Halcyon and shared their great stories with 48° North for several years. In the time since, they've returned to our local waters, moved aboard a…
#TBT: Ode to Autumn on the Salish Sea
In this Throwback Thursday from the September 2017 issue of 48° North, former columnist Becca Guillote revels in what makes fall so great in the PNW. It’s my favorite time of year in the Pacific Northwest. The days are…
Saying ‘Yes’, A Cruising Lifestyle Philosophy
This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of 48° North. We had just moved 3,000 miles across the country to Seattle, drawn by its enigmatic inland sea fueled by the Pacific Ocean and embraced by jagged snowy…
A Different Kind of Arctic Expedition
Researching ice and waves aboard the Sikuliaq Before the summer of 2018, spending time in the Arctic had never been on my radar. I really like the sun, I don’t like wearing shoes, and my hands get cold much too easily. But…
Gennie and Jarod: A Sailing Couple Finds Their Boat
This article, by Becca Guillote, was…
It Takes Six Months
This article, by Becca Guillote, originally appeared in the April 2017 Issue of 48° North.