Pacific Northwest Sailing Couple Awarded 2021 Blue Water Medal
Honoring extraordinary endurance, the Cruising Club of America recently awarded double circumnavigators Ginger and Peter Niemann the 2021 Blue Water Medal. The Niemanns exemplify the spirit of adventure and determination…
After Two-Year Hiatus, Southern Straits is Back!
The 52nd Southern Straits Classic hosted by West Vancouver Yacht Club is set for April 15 - 17, 2022 after taking two years off due to Covid-19. They don't call it a classic for nothin'! For sailboat racers around the…
Enjoy Seattle Boat Show Seminars from Anywhere!
The first in-person Seattle Boat Show in two years is underway. Maybe you've already attended; but if you can't make it this year, you can still enjoy the seminars from the comfort of your home for up to three months after…
My Boat: Pt. Bonita 27 Pell Mell
This article was originally published in the February 2022 issue of 48° North. The pretty teal craft with big plans that makes people say, “Hey, what is that thing?” Most every sailor around the Pacific Northwest will be…
48° North Group Cruising Events in 2022!
Join 48° North and fellow Pacific Northwest sailors for these group cruising events in 2022! We’re excited to announce plans for the 2022 48° North Cruising Rally! It’s really a plan in two parts, with the hope to make our…
January Products News
This article was originally published in the January 2022 issue of 48° North. ICOM M510 VHF A longtime leader in the VHF market, ICOM has recently announced an upgrade from their M506 series to the M510 Class-D DSC…
R2AK Boat Show Tailgate On for February 5!
The Race to Alaska is back for 2022 — and so too is the R2AK Boat Show Tailgate! Free food? Free beer? Sounds good to us. Oh and it's located next to the Seattle Boat Show! The Race to Alaska crew is once again hosting their…
New Boats Coming to the Seattle Boat Show
One of the things show-goers look for each year at the Seattle Boat Show is NEW boats...and this year is no different. The 2022 Seattle Boat Show will have over 800 new and brokerage boats on display, featuring over 160…
Free Goosebumps Racing Returns to Lake Union on Sunday
Goosebumps returns, fun and free as always, to kick off the season of casual racing on Seattle's Lake Union Goosebumps is a “just for fun” sailing event sponsored by Seattle Singles Yacht Club (SSYC). There is no handicap…
‘Ask An Expert’ Winter Series is Here!
From boatbuilding to ancient navigation and local adventure race fever, the 'Ask An Expert' series has begun... Back by popular demand, the Wooden Boat Festival's "Ask An Expert" Winter Series brings knowledgeable experts…