November Products News

Mustang Survival Meris Waterproof Salopette Building on the proven design of the Meris Waterproof Bibs, Mustang Survival’s new Meris Waterproof Salopette offers a relaxed fit with reduced bulk for unrestricted movement.…

Gig Harbor Junior Sailing Awarded $1,000,000 Gift from the Stearns Family Foundation to Support “Charting Our Course” Initiative

Gig Harbor Junior Sailing (GHJS) is thrilled to announce a generous $1 million dollar gift from the Stearns Family Foundation. This transformative gift supports GHJS’s long-term goal of securing a permanent waterfront…

Sailing Foundation Sets Dates for 2026 Safety at Sea Courses

The Sailing Foundation has scheduled dates for the 2026 US Sailing International Offshore hands-on Safety at Sea courses and the required 5 year refresher. Whether you're an offshore racer, cruiser, or powerboater, taking a…

Southern Sound Series Dates Confirmed for 2025-2026 Series

The Southern Sound Series is the centerpiece of offseason racing calendars around Puget Sound, and the dates for this season have been confirmed. The Southern Sound Series (SSS) will be familiar to most racing sailors in the…

Video: Pouring a 9,000 Pound Molten Lead Keel Bulb

48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently pouring a 9,000 pound led bulb for the boat's keel. We love following along…

October Products News

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Serious Fall Fun: CYC PSSC Big Boats

Good vibes, great racing, and even better company around the fleet at CYC's autumn classic. While a certain segment of the population bemoans shorter days and cooler temperatures, many sailboat racers rejoice when the autumn…

Port of Seattle Announces Partial Closure of Salmon Bay Marina

After a review of escalating safety issues at Salmon Bay Marina on the south side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, the Port of Seattle made the decision to terminate all moorage agreements and close docks A, B, and C no…

Maine Maritime Academy and Washington’s Northwest Maritime Partner to Launch Blue Schools Network in Maine

This new collaboration promises an exciting future for students and the industry alike, and reinforces the approach and efforts of the Port Townsend based non-profit that—in addition to its remarkable educational…

BoatUS Launches Two New Safety Microcourses

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has launched two new boating safety microcourses to help boaters focus on issues important to safe navigation: Aids to Navigation Basics and Nighttime Boating Basics.…