Racing Technique,Featured,Cruising Technique
A-Sail Luff Curl: Sometimes, Always, Never?
April 17, 2020
An Interview with Sailmaker and Sail Designer, Dan Kaseler "I'd guess people are over-trimming their spinnakers as much as 80% of the time." After a few recent races with very smart sailors who were asking an asymmetrical…
For Earth, Oceans, & Each Other
April 14, 2020
Boat Life’s Inherent Eco-Friendly Attributes From the April 2020 issue. Anchored at Cortes Island after a glorious month cruising points north, we awaited the arrival of two Seattle-based friends who were joining our family…
Are You Ready For Alaska?
June 25, 2019
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…
Video: Packing and provisioning for extended NW cruising
December 20, 2018
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,…
No fridge, no problem for 'Caro Babbo'
May 31, 2018
Thanks to John Juliano aboard SV Caro Babbo for this piece on going with out refrigeration while cruising. "They cheat. They have a freezer," Jennifer said with surprise and betrayal. She was reading an article about…
Video: Tips for clearing US Customs by boat in Washington and Alaska
March 6, 2018
Our friends at Slowboat.com continue their informative series about cruising the Inside Passage with this webinar on clearing customs in Washington and Alaska.