Seattle Boat Show Announces 144 Free Boating & Fishing Seminars for 2026
For boaters looking to grow their skills, confidence, and on-the-water know-how, the Seattle Boat Show is the place to be Friday, January 30– Saturday, February 7, 2026. This year's show celebrates one of its most beloved…
Skagit Valley College Launches New Marine Surveying Program
Skagit Valley College is launching a new nine-week professional course this winter to prepare students for careers as professional marine surveyors. The program, Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft, is in-person and…
Baja HaHa Changing of the Guard, Chuck Skewes Takes the Helm
Longtime friend of 48° North and Vashon Island native, Chuck Skewes, has been increasingly involved with the Baja Haha, and he will now be at the center of this beloved West Coast group cruising event. Of course, Chuck still…
US Sailing Honors Sailors and Ferry for Lifesling Rescue of Two Crew Overboard
Well deserved recognition for the crews of Lodos, Blue and Suquamish for their efforts during the crew overboard event during the Possession Point Race! The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the Arthur B. Hanson…
Seattle Christmas Boat Parade Setting Sail on December 13
A Seattle holiday classic is back in 2025, as the Christmas Boat Parade will bring local boaters together to light up the night and celebrate the season. It's that time of year again to bust out your boat's Christmas lights…
November Products News
Mustang Survival Meris Waterproof Salopette Building on the proven design of the Meris Waterproof Bibs, Mustang Survival’s new Meris Waterproof Salopette offers a relaxed fit with reduced bulk for unrestricted movement.…
Gig Harbor Junior Sailing Awarded $1,000,000 Gift from the Stearns Family Foundation to Support “Charting Our Course” Initiative
Gig Harbor Junior Sailing (GHJS) is thrilled to announce a generous $1 million dollar gift from the Stearns Family Foundation. This transformative gift supports GHJS’s long-term goal of securing a permanent waterfront…
Sailing Foundation Sets Dates for 2026 Safety at Sea Courses
The Sailing Foundation has scheduled dates for the 2026 US Sailing International Offshore hands-on Safety at Sea courses and the required 5 year refresher. Whether you're an offshore racer, cruiser, or powerboater, taking a…
Southern Sound Series Dates Confirmed for 2025-2026 Series
The Southern Sound Series is the centerpiece of offseason racing calendars around Puget Sound, and the dates for this season have been confirmed. The Southern Sound Series (SSS) will be familiar to most racing sailors in the…
Video: Pouring a 9,000 Pound Molten Lead Keel Bulb
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently pouring a 9,000 pound led bulb for the boat's keel. We love following along…