Make a Difference, Join the International Beach Cleanup on Sept. 19
Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19 to cleanup participating Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches. Most of the cleanups will take…
Boaters Encouraged to ‘Share the Water’ as Orcas Return to Puget Sound
As we make our return to fall, the Southern Resident orcas are coming back to forage for salmon in Puget Sound. Accordingly, the Orcas Network is reminding boaters to steer clear. Here's their latest report. Members of the…
Boats Afloat Show Docks September 17-20 at South Lake Union
Closing out the summer with an on-the-water celebration of Northwest boating, the 2026 Boats Afloat Show is a showcase of distinctive boating designs and trends September 17-20, at Lake Union Piers on scenic South Lake…
Recap: Race Week Bellingham
Ahhh, Race Week. The highlight of summer for many Pacific Northwest sailors for so many years. After a breezy success in its first year in its new venue of Bellingham in 2025, Race Week made its return to the “City of…
Cruisers College Announces Fall Lineup of Classes for Boat Owners
Cruisers College, the boat-owner-specific marine technical education offered through Skagit Valley College, is gearing up for another great season of hands-on learning. Are you interested in acquiring the skills to maintain…
Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open
Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within 10 days there were 8 submissions under consideration! The race is set to take place from Friday, June 4, 2027, through…
Historic Around the Americas Sailing Expedition Concludes in Anacortes
Huge congratulations goes out to the intrepid crew of One Ocean, who recently returned to Anacortes after a 27,000-mile journey around North America and south to Cape Horn, carrying out research along the way. After more…
Video: Duracell Gets a Fancy Paint Job
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently giving the boat an amazing paint job. We love following along as Matt and…
Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington is Now Live
The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is excited to introduce its Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington. This multimedia online guide invites boaters, residents, and visitors alike to learn about the Indigenous…