State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Funds $320,000 for Pumpout Projects Statewide

Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage thanks to over $320,000 in new federal pass-through grants for recreational boat pumpout projects. Awarded by the Washington State…

Interview: Puget Sound Navigation Company’s WA360 Win

Team Puget Sound Navigation Company, composed of Molly and Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo, won the WA360 adventure race and smashed the course record with an elapsed time of 2 days, 18 hours, and 24 minutes. Anthony and…

Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union

The Fall Boats Afloat Show will be coming to Seattle’s South Lake Union from Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14, spotlighting a world-class fleet of sailing yachts and high performance craft. New for 2025, the…

Take Equity and Inclusion Survey for Global Sailing

The Magenta Project has launched the 2×25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. Building on the landmark 2019 Women in…

North U Performance Race Week Coming to Seattle in September

American Sailing's Performance Race Week presented by North U will once again be coming to the Seattle Sailing Club to help refine your racing skills. Held from September 15-19, 2025, seasoned coaches aboard J/80s are there…

July Products News

MAPTATTOO Marine GPS The brainchild of…

Race Week Sets Sail in Bellingham on Monday

Summer's week-long sailboat racing funfest is North Sound bound and kicks off Monday. The new venue provides fresh course options to go with all the event's great traditions. The event that is summer’s sailboat racing…

Teaching On-Water Safety: Paddle Safe Week Begins July 22

Safety should be a central focus every time you head out on the water, and that's certainly true for paddlesports of all types. Whether your paddle craft is your main way to get on the water or a fun toy to enjoy once your…

Orcas Island’s Chris Wolfe Skippering Accomplished Team of Local Sailors at International Women’s Championship

New York Yacht Club recently announced a slate of skippers and teams to contest the inaugural International Women's Championship in September. Among them is 2023 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year  (and 48° North contributor),…

WA360 Kicks Off Saturday June 28 with a Varied Fleet of 91 Boats

WA360 is making a very triumphant return to the waters of the Salish Sea this weekend, and the fun meter is about to hit the red. Here's some stuff to know! On Saturday June 28 (tomorrow at the time of this post) at 11am on…