West Coast Hoppin’
February 9, 2023
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…
Cruising Destinations,Featured,Cruising Technique
Winter Hidey-Holes of the Salish Sea | Portland Island
November 11, 2022
With winter on the horizon, two things are bound to happen in the coming months in the Salish Sea: low pressure systems will sweep in off the Pacific Ocean bringing strong southerlies, and brisk northerlies will push down…
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured,Cruising Technique
Destinations: Pick Your Crossing to Haida Gwaii
October 19, 2022
Here's our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com's Jim Burgoyne about choosing a window to transit Hecate Strait toward Haida Gwaii.
Featured,Guest Dock,Cruising Technique
What’s life like on passage?
December 8, 2021
From Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska, all the way south to Mexico and Central America, one of the things I've always enjoyed about writing this blog (going on 7 years!) is that I get to share our family's…
Electric Philosophy: A New Solar Electric Powercat Sails on the Sun
November 18, 2021
The Concept, Design, and Application of a New Solar Electric Powercat.
The Buddy System
September 23, 2021
Seasoned cruisers share their experiences pairing up with other sailors. This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of 48° North. Smoke drifted upward from the grill on the stern, salads and side…
How-To: Get Away From the Dock, Stay Away from the Dock
September 14, 2021
This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of 48° North. About a year ago, my partner and I made the decision to leave our costly liveaboard moorage and make an attempt to stay at anchor for as long as…
Instructional,Featured,Cruising Technique
Tech Talk with SeaBits: Anchor Alarms
August 31, 2021
This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of 48° North. Anchoring is an essential skill for cruising, but it can be stressful — finding the perfect spot in a crowded anchorage can test even the most…
Lessons Learned from Power Cruisers
June 8, 2021
This article originally appeared in the June 2021 issue of 48° North. For many cruisers, us included, sailing our vessels from one port to another is in our bones. Or is it? Being driven by the wind isn’t essential to…