Together Adventures: Family Cruising Near and Far
Over the years of cruising with our children, I’ve had a number of people contact me for advice about starting out cruising as a family, especially in the Pacific Northwest. I’m happy to oblige and provide relevant…
#TBT: Anchoring Etiquette
In our latest Throwback Thursday, 48° North editor Andy Cross gives his tips for being a good neighbor when picking that all important spot to drop the hook. Whether it’s the most popular bay in the San Juan Islands, a quiet…
#TBT: Cruising the North Coast Wilderness
The North Coast of British Columbia is the area between the northern end of Vancouver Island, Cape Caution on the mainland side, and the Alaska border. It’s a land of wild beauty, from the fjords reaching deep into the…
#TBT: Which Anchor to Choose?
In our latest Throwback Thursday, experienced cruisers work with a local resource who analyzes anchor performance to consider anchor options for their new boat. This article originally appeared in the May 2022 issue of 48°…
Ready… Go! Jumping Off for Extended Cruising
Congratulations, you’re making the leap or are seriously scheming how to do so. After many happy long weekends and blissful week-long cruises in local waters, you’ve successfully secured a month or a summer or maybe even…
Weather Dependent: Valuable Weather Window Lessons Honed in the PNW
The author's wife Jill and son Porter look on…
Sailing With Strangers
Finding Worldwide Voyaging Experiences Aboard Other People’s Boats
Reviving Hope: Hōkūleʻa’s One Day Stop in Port Townsend
The storied voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa, completed its visit to Puget Sound ports this week with an emotional reception in Port Townsend.
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West Coast Hoppin’
The intricacies and rewards of sailing down the coast Before dawn on a cool morning in late August, we slipped the dock lines and motored out of Elliott Bay Marina to join the Coho Ho Ho fleet on a voyage down the Pacific…
