TBT#: Head Out for Some Winter Cruising

From the February 2008 issue of 48°…

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…

CYC Seattle’s Fridays in February Series 2024

The popular presentation series returns with three new inspiring and informative evenings about cruising in Desolation Sound, the Broughtons, and Italy's Amalfi Coast. Social Hour             6:00 – 7:00 pm (No Host Bar…

Close to the Water: Cruising With My Mate

Sailing Luna westward through the San Juan Islands on…

Close to the Water: Finding Awe in the New Year

As boaters, we get to see the world from a unique perspective. We arrive in cities or towns by water, taking in the view of cliffs, trees, and mountains rising from the earth. Out on a bay, river, or lake, the glint of the…

A Weekend Cruise with the Whole Family

The author enjoying local sailing. "Hold…

Thanksgiving Aboard

Rewarding No Matter Where You Go or What You Eat The sweet smell of pumpkin pie wafted through the cabin and out of the companionway as Jill hoisted the tasty dessert up to me. Admiring it, I gently placed it under Yahtzee’s…

Sailing With Strangers

Finding Worldwide Voyaging Experiences Aboard Other People’s Boats

Dancing Bear Magic

A passage from Haida Gwaii to Tofino brings big winds, seas and learning opportunities.