NorthU Downwind Sail Trim Seminar at Tacoma YC on May 16
With race season heating up, the crew at Tacoma Yacht Club are bringing in expert-level help to maximize your speed off the breeze. Savvy racers can often suggest that there are a couple of avenues to improving your results…
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest returns May 18-20
A great option for fun, learning, and exploring different types of boats, the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is right around the corner. The Boat Show is May 16 - 18, 2024; Seminars run May 14 - 18,…
In our latest My Boat column, we’d…State Parks to co-host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 20
We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active users/appreciators of the State Parks, and thus are excited to share a cool opportunity for this weekend! As a proud member of the Washington Clean Coast…
» Weems & Plath…Schooner Zodiac Celebrating 100th Birthday with Open House
Well known around the Pacific Northwest, the 160-foot Schooner Zodiac will celebrate its 100th birthday at an Open House on Sunday, May 19th, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven from 11 a.m - 4 p.m. The ship…
J/24 Worlds Coming to Seattle in September
Registration for the 2024 J/24 World Championships in Seattle is now open, and a partnership with Vakaros RaceSense has been confirmed. The regatta will be sailed September 28-October 5, and Puget Sound promises to provide…
#TBT: Thoughts on Choosing a Sailing School
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we jump back to the March 2018 "Learn to Sail" issue of 48° North with some timeless tips on choosing a sailing school by Stu Gilfillen.
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Bellingham Yacht Club Kicks Off Boating Season May 4
The Bellingham Yacht Club launches the 2024 boating season on May 4 with an afternoon “Here Comes the Sun” boat parade for all and special events for members and dignitaries throughout the day. Membership is not needed to…
Friday Harbor’s Opening Day Boat Parade Set for Sunday, May 5
Boaters and landlubbers alike are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade. Visualize a combination music festival and 4th of July parade on the…