Cruising’s Magical Moments

Reminiscing on the highlights of cruising in the wondrous Salish Sea Our boating has been filled with memorable moments. There was that first, and thankfully only, moment I forgot to shorten the dinghy towline before setting…

Hikes for Boaters: Gulf Islands

The Canadian Gulf Islands are just across the border from the San Juans and are similar in many respects—in the large number of beautiful islands, the vast array of marine parks, and the wealth of opportunities for boaters,…

Hikes for Boaters: Discovery Islands

North of the Strait of Georgia and Desolation…

Hikes for Boaters: San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are one of the great treasures for boaters in the Pacific Northwest, and that is even more true for boaters who like to go hiking. The large number of state parks and forest areas mean hiking trails…

Hikes for Boaters: South Puget Sound

Ah, the dawn of the high cruising season around the Salish Sea. It’s always an exciting time to make plans for where you’ll travel and what you might explore when you get there, and also a great chance to start getting out…

NEW COLUMN: Hikes for Boaters

We are excited to welcome Michael Boyd and Karen Johnson to the family of 48° North columnists. Michael has written a handful of excellent 48° North features, which were paired with Karen’s beautiful photographs. Experienced…

Mischief on the Edge

Sharing the knowledge —…

Mischief Around Vancouver Island: Part 2

Mischief’s counter-clockwise route around…

Mischief Around Vancouver Island: Part 1

Highlights From A Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island