Editor’s Letter: Trust the Team, Go to Sleep
With several references in this issue, I’m finding renewed amazement in the commonplace decision to have some of the crew asleep when a boat is underway. Of course, I’ve been there myself plenty of times both racing and…
48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C
It’s a rare occurrence for me to conduct a boat test and have an experience far from expectations. Some, I know I’ll love from the jump. Others, I know I’m really exploring how well a boat does the job it sets out to do and…
#TBT: Dog-Friendly Destinations
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we're taking a look at all the great places dog owners can bring their pooches while out cruising.
Gig Harbor
One More Day to Enjoy Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is on, and it's great! Saturday May 17 is your last day to check out the show. Yesterday, I got to visit the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show, an event that continues to…
Editor’s Letter: The Return
Who isn’t inspired by those always chasing the farthest horizon, the uncharted territory, the most wild and remote nooks? It’s a part of the dream for tons of us, and a reality for many. On the other hand, if I was limited…
Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff
Heady boat nerds will be familiar with the philosophical paradox known as “The Ship of Theseus.” Originally recorded by the Greek Philosopher, Plutarch, this famous thought experiment poses the question of whether something…
Editor’s Letter: When the Remarkable is Also the Expectation
There’s no doubt that the biggest story in the Pacific Northwest boating community from the last month is the successful recovery of two sailors who found themselves overboard during a blustery mid-distance Center Sound…
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48° North is making its annual request for your support. Your contributions mean more than you know! Dear Friends and Fans of 48° North, 48° North is proud to be a free non-profit publication, and is even more proud to be…
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My phone…Editor’s Letter: March of Tides and Time and Promise
I love the month of March in the Pacific Northwest. In amongst late winter’s wild weather swings, signs of spring are intermittent but unmistakable. On land, the hopeful beauty of crocuses and cherry blossoms catch your eye…