Paul Bieker Named Winner of the Cruising Club of America’s Diana Russell Award

The CCA award for innovation goes to Pacific Northwesterner, Paul Bieker — leading-edge developer of hydrofoils and carbon-fiber structures for boats performing at the highest levels. The Cruising Club of America (CCA) has…

Vancouver International Boat Show Starts January 31

Prepare to set sail as the Vancouver International Boat Show makes its return from January 31 to February 4, 2024. Recognized as Western Canada's premier showcase and sale of boats, accessories, and more, this event promises…

Port of Bremerton Receives WPPA Port of the Year Honor

Each year, the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) selects one port to honor as the Washington ‘Port of the Year’. This award is given to the Port which shows the greatest success in the industry as a way to motivate…

SARC 2024 is LIVE!

Highly anticipated each year, our Seattle Area Racing Calendar (SARC) comes out with the January issue of 48° North and is released online at the same time. We know you've been waiting... and today's the day for SARC 2024!…

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2024 Seattle Boat Show Seminars and Classes Announced

Great news for boaters wanting to expand their nautical know how, the Seattle Boat Show is back to its pre-pandemic formula of three stages for the free in-person boating and fishing seminars. There will be 124 in person…

Anacortes Marine Trades Committee Donates $28,000 to Two Local Non-Profits

The Marine Trades Committee of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce proudly announced a significant contribution of $28,000 to bolster youth boating initiatives and support marine workforce development within Skagit County.…

Sailing Foundation to Host One Safety at Sea Seminar in 2024

Registration for The Sailing Foundation's only US Sailing Hands-on Safety at Sea Seminar opens this Saturday at noon. This year's lone Safety at Sea seminar will be held on February 25 at Bainbridge High School. The fee for…

My Boat: Nauticat 36, AARLUK

Aarluk on a romping reach on the Salish Sea. One of the things that we…