The Ultimate Weekend
A Brief Escapade to Carr Inlet From the July 2020 issue of 48° North Weekend adventures are the ones that many of us live for. Friday evening to Monday morning—that magical window is all ours, and the effort to get out is…
Artist’s View for July: Tracks in the Sand
If you can identify the tracks, you know know which furry friends visited the beach recently.
Quaranteaming and hitting the pause button for hurricane season
Though I've been doing a lot of writing lately, it has been difficult to put words together for the blog. With all that has been going on in the world, writing about cruising in Mexico on a sailboat just hasn't seemed…
Heaven On Earth
A family journey to a jewel of the Salish Sea, Princess Louisa Inlet From the May, 2019 issue of 48° North. Mention the name “Princess Louisa Inlet” to nearly any boater who has had the privilege of visiting its…
Interviews with Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor About Re-Opening
John Neal of Mahina Expeditions interviews representatives from Port of Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor Resort about their recent openings The rumors are true, the San Juan Islands are open! According to the San Juan County…
PNW Sailors Head… EAST?
Stalwart Pacific Northwest sailors take an opportunity to change their lifestyle and formulate a plan to hop cross-country to explore the East Coast Adventure. The sailor racing their boat around the world, the mountaineer…
Remembering PNW Legend, Doug Fryer
Doug Fryer was a giant of Pacific Northwest sailing. Sail on, Doug, you will be missed. In April 2020, the Pacific Northwest sailing community lost a legend. Much could be, and has been, written about Doug Fryer's prolific…
A bumpy passage and lost toilet seat
Brisk winds and turbulent seas lead to an overboard toilet seat at the end of a passage The Charlotte Straits can be as calm, serene, and peaceful as any sailor in the dead of night could…
Close to the Water: Where the Action Is
Large crossings in a small boat create a deeper appreciation for the simple beauty of shallow water and vibrant shorelines One of the reasons I love small boats is because they are so well suited for cruising in shallow…
What Makes For A Good First Offshore Experience?
In this interview with Chuck Skewes, we discuss specific criteria to create enjoyable first offshore experiences. The allure of the ocean is inescapable for many sailors. Yet for those considering their first foray offshore,…
