Recap: Race Week Bellingham
Ahhh, Race Week. The highlight of summer for many Pacific Northwest sailors for so many years. After a breezy success in its first year in its new venue of Bellingham in 2025, Race Week made its return to the “City of…
Cruisers College Announces Fall Lineup of Classes for Boat Owners
Cruisers College, the boat-owner-specific marine technical education offered through Skagit Valley College, is gearing up for another great season of hands-on learning. Are you interested in acquiring the skills to maintain…
Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open
Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within 10 days there were 8 submissions under consideration! The race is set to take place from Friday, June 4, 2027, through…
Historic Around the Americas Sailing Expedition Concludes in Anacortes
Huge congratulations goes out to the intrepid crew of One Ocean, who recently returned to Anacortes after a 27,000-mile journey around North America and south to Cape Horn, carrying out research along the way. After more…
Video: Duracell Gets a Fancy Paint Job
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently giving the boat an amazing paint job. We love following along as Matt and…
Race Recap: 56th Shaw Island Summer Classic
The Shaw Island Summer Classic hosted by San Juan Island Yacht Club is always just that. Classic. Summer. Fun. With the San Juan Islands in the best days of summer and a weekend in Friday Harbor, you couldn’t go wrong if you…
