Close to the Water: A Second Cruise with My Mate
A Second Cruise Brings Border Crossings, Uncertainty, and Lessons Learned.
Rune is a 16-foot Pearson Hawk.
In July 2023,…
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…
The Puget Sound Cruising…
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…
