My Boat: Nauticat 36, AARLUK
Aarluk on a romping reach on the Salish Sea. One of the things that we love about boating in the Pacific Northwest is the array of unique vessels that people use to enjoy our local waters. My Boat is the place to share them,…
A Big Event for Small Boats:
CYC Seattle’s Turkey Bowl
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s traditional pre-Thanksiving event, Turkey Bowl, has been running a long time, but it hasn’t always been so well attended as it was in 2023. This year boasted a fabulous turnout, with racing…
Seattle Christmas Boat Parade Setting Sail on December 16
A Seattle holiday classic is back in 2023, 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…
Washington State Parks Closes 35 Mooring Buoys, Plans Replacements
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has identified 35 public recreational mooring buoys across western Washington that are at risk of breaking in the future. Starting in mid-november, Parks closed…
November Products News
MUSTANG MIT 150 CONVERTIBLE PFD Mustang Survival’s new MIT 150 Convertible A/M Inflatable PFD is the sole Type II in the successful MIT range. It offers unmatched buoyancy, turning capability, and airway protection and…
Bellingham Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade Sparkles December 2nd
It's that time of year again — get your crew together and decorate your boat! The Bellingham Yacht Club celebrates “Candyland Christmas Cruise” with the traditional Lighted Boat Parade on December 2, 2023 starting at 5:30…
Bob Perry Included in Sailing Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Congratulations to legendary Pacific Northwest yacht designer Robert "Bob" Perry and all the other sailors inducted into the Sailing Hall of Fame's Class of 2023! The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) recently announced…
PNW Boaters Support Maui Fire Relief at Beneteau Rendezvous
Signature Yachts and their Beneteau Rendezvous attendees gave spontaneously and generously to support Maui fire relief. We recently were made aware of a story that revealed the remarkable character and generosity of a group…
Marine Servicenter is Appointed Catalina and True North Dealer for PNW
A new partnership between well-loved American boat manufacturers and a stalwart Pacific Northwest dealership. Catalina Yachts, the American builder of sailboats ranging in size from 12 feet to 45 feet, is pleased to announce…
Tell Us About Your Boat and Win a 48° North Gift Package!
Sail, power, or paddle — every boat has a story, and boat owners love sharing them! 48° North's "My Boat" is the place to tell those stories and boast a little about what makes your boat special. The next My Boat column…