Boaters Play Critical Role in Protecting Endangered Whales
With the busy Labor Day weekend approaching, the last hurrah for many summer boaters before buckling down for the fall, please be safe, courteous, and whale wise upon the Salish Sea. As scores of vessels take to local…
August Products News
This article was originally published in the August 2021 issue of 48° North.
Desolation Sound Stern Ties Upgraded to be More Visible
Cruisers visiting Desolation Sound should now more easily be able to identify 140 permanent stern-tie locations. Our friends at the BC Parks Forever Society are constantly working for for the good of cruising boaters that…
48° North Hosts Another Successful Tropical Night for Duck Dodge Racers
The super fun summertime tradition returns to Seattle's Lake Union, tiki raft and all. It was great to see you all out there! It's been called the best party on the water anywhere on the West Coast, and it still delivers.…
40 Years of Fun! Celebrating 48° North’s 40th Anniversary
This article was originally published in the August 2021 issue of 48° North. In 1981, a couple of guys bellied up on barstools and had an idea… 478 monthly issues later, the good ship 48° North continues to sail, flying the…
Gig Harbor BoatShop Offering New & Unique Class: Mini Boat School
Build a traditional 16-foot wooden motor launch with master boatbuilding instructor Patrick Mahon. On Monday morning, September 13, 2021, Gig Harbor BoatShop's new Mini Boat School class is scheduled to launch. The Mini Boat…
Seattle Boats Afloat Show Returning to South Lake Union
Mark your calendars for September 16-19, the Seattle Boats Afloat Show is coming back to South Lake Union! After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the Boats Afloat Show is ready to make its triumphant return to the…
Southern Marinas Acquires Elliott Bay Marina
The iconic Seattle marina — one of the largest private marinas on the West Coast — has changed hands. Southern Marinas Holdings II, LLC, a partnership between a Denver-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas,…
How Healthy is the Salish Sea? The EPA and Environment Canada Answer the Question
As boaters, we care deeply about the special place that we call home. But how healthy are the waters of the Salish Sea that we cherish so much? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment and Climate Change…