Boat Time
January 23, 2025
I’ve been thinking about time lately. The aspect of time that I have been thinking most about, however, is how I perceive it when I am spending time in small boats out on the water. It seems different from the other ways I…
Race Report: Duwamish Head 2025
January 22, 2025
Kicking off 2025 with a shortened course in a light-but-building breeze. Ushering in the new year, Three Tree Point Yacht Club’s Duwamish Head Race is the second event in the Southern Sound Series. While some don’t race in…
New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington
January 17, 2025
Boaters throughout the region cherish the Southern Resident killer whales and celebrate the chance to see them. Whether you're seeking them out or coming across whales by chance, new regulations are now in place to better…
Cruising Destinations,Featured
Hikes for Boaters: North Puget Sound
January 17, 2025
During the fall, winter, and spring, like most boaters in our area, we stay fairly close to home. Sometimes that means not leaving the slip. Other times, it could include traveling to a nearby urban area where we can stay at…
Cruising Destinations,Featured
#TBT: Choose Your Winter Cruising Adventure
January 16, 2025
In out latest Throwback Thursday, enjoy 48° North editor Andy Cross's third article in the series about winter cruising destinations around the Salish Sea. If you missed the others, be sure to check them out: Winter…
Haida Sails: The Breath of Cedar
January 15, 2025
People have always sailed, across every corner of the world. But somewhere along the way, we traded cedar for canvas, and in that shift, we turned our gaze away, never to look back. The secret lies in the strength woven into…
Help Us Out! Participate in 48N’s Readers Survey
January 14, 2025
By learning more about who you are and what you care about, you help 48° North set a new compass bearing as we sail into 2025! Happy New Year, friends! As we turn the page on our calendars, it’s time for us to freshen up a…
MY BOAT: Argonaut II
January 9, 2025
Whether it’s potential new owners, hardcore boat geeks, or casual passersby, unique boats tend to have a way of drawing people to them. To this end, Argonaut II is a classic example. A lifelong sailor and transplant from the…