Save the Date: Spring Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union is April 25-28
March 13, 2024
The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association's spring in-the-water boat show at South Lake Union returns in April and invites you to: "Explore. Dream. Discover." The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South…
Buy or Sell, the Marine Thrift Swap Meet is Coming!
March 13, 2024
The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is coming to Port Townsend on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW's best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat…
Race to Alaska Podcast Introduces this Year’s Awesome Nutcases, Um…Er, Racers
March 8, 2024
The R2AK team is at it again, giving fans a deeper, podcast-ier window into the lives, perspectives, and personalities of 2024's slate of racers. Whether you're a casual fan or an enthusiast who wears out your mouse button…
Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 20
March 4, 2024
Spring is on the horizon and so is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet — Saturday, April 20!
Registration Open for Two-Day Boating Skills and Certification Course
February 26, 2024
Earn the required Washington State Boater Education Card at this two-day boating skills course by the America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass. Registration is now open for America’s Boating Course, a two-day boating skills…
Columnist Lisa Mighetto Wins BWI Writing Award for Her 48N Story, “Once More, With Feeling”
February 23, 2024
Please join us in congratulating 48° North's history and cruising columnist, Lisa Mighetto—the author of our recurring series A Northwest Sailor Navigates the Past. Her always excellent work was recently recognized with an…
The Boat Geeks Podcast Sets Sail with Star-Studded Lineup of Inaugural Guests
February 21, 2024
The Boat Geeks podcast, a new PNW-based media venture in the maritime world, is delighted to announce the official launch of a show that takes boating enthusiasts on an exciting journey through the high seas of…
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Only Six Spots Remain on 48° North Cruising Rally July 28 – August 2… Register today!
February 13, 2024
The 48° North Cruising Rally back again this year, and we're already over halfway to our limit of 15 boats. The rally runs from July 28 - August 2, 2024. Register while you still can, and join the fun!
Christina Wolfe of Orcas Island Wins Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year!
February 2, 2024
48° North contributor, Red Ruby Report columnist, and PNW sailor extraordinaire, Christina Wolfe, has been given an enormous honor, being selected as this year's Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. We will be so excited to…