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Destinations: Quietly Memorable Kwakume
In our latest Destinations column courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com, we learn about a protected and quaint anchorage along the central coast of British Columbia. Sometimes I just want things to be safe and easy for a night—in…
Charting the Course
A Trip to Blake Island Sets the Stage for Future Adventures From the very beginning, I had a plan for sailing to become a way to adventure with my partner, Bianca. When I casually floated the idea of taking US Sailing’s…
Registration Now OPEN for 2026 48° North Cruising Rally!
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. Put the best week of the season on the books now, and join us for this year's 48° North Cruising Rally! Registration is open, space is limited, and we want to go cruising…
#TBT: Finding Awe in the New Year
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we ring in 2026 with a column by Bruce Bateau from the December 2023 issue of 48° North encouraging fellow boaters to find magic on the water in the new year. As boaters, we get to see the…
Hikes for Boaters: Southwest Coast of Van Isle
The northern half of Vancouver Island’s West Coast has long been the domain of those with the time and spirit to do a circumnavigation, and these rugged and remote destinations are undeniably special for that reason. On the…
From the February 2008 issue of 48°…
#TBT: Goodwill in Whittier
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we find out once again how assistance from strangers is a unique part of the cruising experience.
It all began with a…
Close to the Water: Sailor’s Day Off
As the steward of three wooden craft, I look forward to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival as a highlight of the boating year. So I feel guilty admitting that I wasn’t there this past September. Instead, my wife, Kate,…