#TBT: Together Adventures — Family Cruising Near and Far
As we sweep into the summer's central holiday weekend, families will be taking to the water in every possible fashion. Whether your scope is hyper-local or literally global, our latest throwback Thursday from the August 2024…
Necessary or Nice: Dates and Deadlines
Refinishing teak decks, including sanding,…
Hikes for Boaters: Even More San Juan Islands
No reader of this publication needs to be…
Destinations: Quartz Bay is Off the Radar
In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot, we learn about an anchorage in Desolation Sound that is an ideal place to while away time, take a paddle, and cross some boat projects off your list. Each time…
Close to the Water: Digital Tides and Currents
When it comes to small boat sailing, I lean luddite. I like to feel the wind, experience the changing conditions of the water, and consult my paper charts. In my last column (see Riding the Tide in the April 2026 issue), I…
#TBT: Brush Up on Your Anchoring Etiquette
Memorial Day is behind us and summer cruising season is here! In our latest Throwback Thursday we provide some tips and reminders for being a good neighbor when picking that all important spot to drop the hook. Whether it’s…
Understanding Your Boat’s Safety Gear
The subject of safety gear has always been at the top of my list. This seems like a good place for me to return to 48° North. Safe boating affects us all, and safety at sea is inherently situational. My time in the U.S.…
Transiting the Passes to Get You Beyond Desolation Sound
For boaters looking for adventure beyond Desolation Sound, some of the best cruising on the British Columbia coast lies farther north through the passes that lead to Johnstone Strait and to the Broughton Archipelago. There…
We all have our cruising shortlist.…
Puget Sound Cruising Club Presentation: Behind the ‘NVS Boaters’ App
University of Washington's Rachel Wold will illuminate how the NANOOS Visualization System (NVS) consolidates real time data, and how boaters might leverage the app's functionality at the upcoming Puget Sound Cruising Club…
