Retracing our steps across the Gulf of Alaska
By all measures, the Gulf of Alaska is a large, imposing body of water. Even in the summer, weather windows to get across are short and can be few and far between. Because of this, many mariners choose to take a longer…
Destinations: Port Angeles au natural
Here’s our latest installment from Three Sheets Northwest guest columnist Jim Burgoyne of SalishSeaPilot.com…
Looking up into the…Are You Ready For Alaska?
Your Boat, Your Skills, Your Expectations The article below, written by Mike Huston, was published in the September 2015 issue of 48° North. After our recent Alaska themed issue, we decided it was a good idea to share it…
How many mooring buoys in Port Madison?
We were anchored in Port Madison a few evenings ago. We’ve been here many times. When we kept the boat on Lake Union, Port Madison was often our last stop on the way home. One of the things I notice is that there is very…
The ups and downs of Aialik Bay
Reaching south out of Resurrection Bay past the Rugged Islands, an easterly swell rolls from our port side like small grey hills and a dense rainy fog envelops jagged Aialik Cape to the southwest. The glorious weather we…
With Yahtzee’s…Destinations: Getting high on Hornby
Here’s our latest installment from Three Sheets Northwest guest columnist Jim Burgoyne of SalishSeaPilot.com…
Video: BC surfriders cleanup marine debris at Nigei Island
If you've ever cruised to God's Pocket on Nigei Island, near Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, you'll love seeing the amazing work that was done to cleanup marine debris by Surfrider Vancouver Island. Check out the video and…
Video: Packing and provisioning for extended NW cruising
As winter finds its way into the Pacific Northwest, many boaters start to dream about voyages to come. Whether it's a few days enjoying the San Juan Islands, a few weeks cruising through BC or a summer sojourn to Alaska,…