Washington’s New 0.5% Recreational Boat Tax Went Into Effect July 1
Though an industry coalition successfully thwarted a more significant luxury tax proposal on boat sales in 2025, a smaller but more broadly applied tax on recreational boat sales took effect July 1. The following details…
Excess 11 Catamaran Test Sail
Having sailed a variety of boats from 10 to 100 feet, my default preference is a small-to-midsize monohull keelboat with performance chops. Cruising catamarans are seldom at the front of my mind, though I know they intrigue…
TowBoatUS Expands On-Water Service in British Columbia
TowBoatUS recently announced its continued expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province. TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water, assisting recreational boaters around Malcolm Island,…
Swiftsure 2026: Good Advice and the Cape Flattery Win
Year in and year out, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club, seems to teach me lessons about preparation. Of all the races in the Pacific Northwest, preparing for Swiftsure most closely…
Friends, Remembrances, and a Great Event: Live on the Edge
Eugene Yacht Club's always fun and unique Live on the Edge Multihull Regatta pulled some extra heartstrings in 2026. Sometimes the biggest blessings come from the smallest places! Take, for instance, the MadCatter 50 Hobie…
#TBT: Small-Boat Summer in Desolation Sound
This great story about slowing down in Desolation Sound was originally published in the October 2024 issue of 48° North. With summer cruising season upon us, it's one we're glad to revisit in our latest Throwback Thursday!…
