Sailing Home to the Pacific Northwest
This article originally appeared in the April 2022 issue of 48° North. Land ho!” I looked up to see Ginger peering down the companionway hatch, grinning widely. “Mountains!” she pointed to port. We weren’t surprised that we…
A 10 Year Milestone: From the PNW to the Panama Canal
This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue of 48° North. Looking forward and aft — at what, I'm not exactly sure — our canal pilot, Francisco, says simply, “Slow down, we need to wait here.” I can feel…
Artist’s View: Pickleweed
Salt-tolerant pickleweed is a unique bit of flora to look for near some Pacific Northwest anchorages.
The Artist's View column for March is exclusively available right here at 48north.com.
Mission Impossible? A Motley Armada Tackles the Inside Passage in 1968
Radio personality organizes a motley armada of 125 powerboats, hoping they can make it from Puget Sound to Alaska — What could go wrong? This article was originally published in the February 2022 issue of 48° North. The year…
Pacific Northwest Sailing Couple Awarded 2021 Blue Water Medal
Honoring extraordinary endurance, the Cruising Club of America recently awarded double circumnavigators Ginger and Peter Niemann the 2021 Blue Water Medal. The Niemanns exemplify the spirit of adventure and determination…
48° North Group Cruising Events in 2022!
Join 48° North and fellow Pacific Northwest sailors for these group cruising events in 2022! We’re excited to announce plans for the 2022 48° North Cruising Rally! It’s really a plan in two parts, with the hope to make our…
Cruising in Closed Waters
This article was originally published in the January 2022 issue of 48° North. The following is a story about cruising... more specifically, how COVID-19 completely and unexpectedly changed our cruising plans for the better.……
Trade Goods: Sharing is Caring While Cruising
This article was originally published in the January 2022 issue of 48° North. It’s hard to compete with a chicken — but I felt like I needed to after being invited for dinner aboard a sizable motor cruiser near Johnstone…
Home for the Holidays
Over the years, 48° North has decked the hulls with a variety of boating related yuletide joy. Since it's that season again, we're digging into the vault with some stories of holiday's past to help get you in the spirit. As…
Winter Shakedown: A Year-End Cruise in Icy Alaska Offers Family Warmth
This article was originally published in the November 2021 issue of 48° North.