Together Adventures: Family Cruising Near and Far
August 8, 2024
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…
Boats & Gear,Featured,Cruising Technique
#TBT: Which Anchor to Choose?
May 30, 2024
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
May 9, 2024
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
March 21, 2024
The author's wife Jill and son Porter look on…
Sailing With Strangers
November 22, 2023
Finding Worldwide Voyaging Experiences Aboard Other People’s Boats

Boating News,Featured,Cruising Technique
Reviving Hope: Hōkūleʻa’s One Day Stop in Port Townsend
September 6, 2023
The storied voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa, completed its visit to Puget Sound ports this week with an emotional reception in Port Townsend.
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.

The finished flatbread.Its secret flavor…