48° North’s Top 25 Race Boats of 2024
2024 was a year for the record books! It seems like fewer races were called off for a lack of wind this year than any in recent memory, and a couple races gave us an unforgettable extra helping of breeze (and the…
48° North Editor’s Picks: 2025 Seattle Boat Show Seminars
The Seattle Boat Show starts Friday and there’s a new lineup of FREE educational seminars for boaters of all stripes to enjoy—150, to be exact! With seminars on favorite destinations, safety, technology, cruising, fishing…
Celebration of Life for Kurt Hoehne, February 8
There will be an opportunity to honor and celebrate the life of our friend Kurt Hoehne on February 8 at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle clubhouse. We continue to miss our friend Kurt, and keep is friends and family in…
…New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington
Boaters throughout the region cherish the Southern Resident killer whales and celebrate the chance to see them. Whether you're seeking them out or coming across whales by chance, new regulations are now in place to better…
Help Us Out! Participate in 48N’s Readers Survey
By learning more about who you are and what you care about, you help 48° North set a new compass bearing as we sail into 2025! Happy New Year, friends! As we turn the page on our calendars, it’s time for us to freshen up a…
MY BOAT: Argonaut II
Whether it’s potential new owners, hardcore boat geeks, or casual passersby, unique boats tend to have a way of drawing people to them. To this end, Argonaut II is a classic example. A lifelong sailor and transplant from the…
Changes Coming to 2025 Southern Straits Race
The 55th annual Southern Straits Race is scheduled for April 18-20, 2025 and the West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) is looking forward to welcoming previous entrants plus newcomers wanting to take on the challenge. WVYC is…
NMTA Awards $15,500 in Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is proud to announce that its Grow Boating Committee has awarded $15,500 in grants to 14 organizations dedicated to improving boating access and experiences in the Pacific…
Artful Sailor Announces March Workshops
Port Townsend’s Artful Sailor is once again putting on workshops for those interested in learning hand and machine sewing techniques. Here’s their lineup for March 2025: Sewing Machine Workshop: March 1, 2025 Back by popular…