SYC Grand Prix Will Not Require Qualifying
A notable change for this year's SYC Grand Prix is that qualification will not be required. You read that correctly! Open to all competitors, the 2021 Seattle Yacht Club Grand Prix Regatta takes place October 22-24 at…
September Products News
This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of 48° North.
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Two Important Washington State Park Updates for Boaters
MOORAGE DOCK AT SEQUIM BAY STATE PARK CLOSES PERMANENTLY, BOAT LAUNCH DOCK WILL REMAIN OPEN. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission permanently closed the moorage dock at Sequim Bay State Park on September 15,…
#TBT: A Father’s Lessons
Throwback Thursday is back with the story of an adventurous father and the lessons he taught. Originally published in the October 2004 issue of 48° North by Sarah Mitchelson. My dad is a blustery British sailor who is…
Vaccine Cards Required in British Columbia
Effective September 13, those born on or before 2009 must have at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated by October 24 in order to enter certain businesses and attend ticketed events in British…
Fisheries Supply/48° North Swap Meet Postponed to Spring 2022
Unfortunately this weekend's Swap Meet is a no-go. Fingers crossed for next spring! Things were looking good, dates were picked and plans were made, and boat-folk around the Pacific Northwest had started clearing their…
The Sailing Foundation’s Online Auction: Some Real Good Stuff to Support a Really Great Organization
Support The Sailing Foundation during their 50th Anniversary Auction, which is open now and ends this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. PDT. An essential local non-profit, The Sailing Foundation (TSF) has turned 50 and continues its…
View Virtual Wooden Boat Festival Content for FREE!
If, like us, you're bummed that the Wooden Boat Festival has been canceled... the organizers are offering help in the form of some free Festival flavor. If we can’t be together, we can still celebrate wooden boats! Just…
Maritime High School Welcomes Inaugural Class on Sept. 2
Through a unique partnership, the Highline School District is opening the Maritime High School to provide students with hands-on, project-based maritime learning. Maritime High School, a public school for students in South…
Tough Decision Made to Cancel the 2021 Wooden Boat Festival
Despite the best efforts to put on a safe and fun Wooden Boat Festival this year, the difficult decision was made to cancel the event. In this rapidly shifting world of COVID-19, the Wooden Boat Foundation and Northwest…