Charting the Course
A Trip to Blake Island Sets the Stage for Future Adventures From the very beginning, I had a plan for sailing to become a way to adventure with my partner, Bianca. When I casually floated the idea of taking US Sailing’s…
Diesel Deep Dive: Repairs Over the Airwaves
As a marine mechanic, I find myself traveling all over to fix diesel engines, but there are also a lot of repairs that I help with from the comforts of my boat. Sometimes, travel is out of the question for various reasons,…
See the Seattle Boat Show in a Whole New Light—After Dark
This winter, the nine-day Seattle Boat Show (January 30 - February 7) is dropping anchor on daylight and sailing straight into the night with a special event on the two Friday nights of the show’s run. Introducing Boat Show…
Registration Open for the 2026 Women’s Sailing Conference
Open to women of all skill levels for dockside and classroom sessions, the Women’s Sailing Conference will be held March 20-22, in Long Beach, California. The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Southern…
Boat Test: Island Packet 42 Motor Sailer
Island Packet Yachts is building toward a nearly 50-year legacy. Founded by naval architect Bob Johnson in 1979 and growing to notoriety as one of the prominent American sailboat builders, Island Packet has ushered in a new…
Race Report: Duwamish Head Race 2026
Hosted by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club, the Duwamish Head Race is the second of four events in the Southern Sound Series, and this year's race was a light wind affair that took skill and perseverance to finish. For most,…
Tech Talk with Sea Bits: Analog in a Digital World
After a couple-year hiatus, 48° North’s technology columnist is making a return, and we’re so excited to welcome Steve back. It’s the same great SeaBits style, but he’s made a boat upgrade to a cool steel trawler, and has…
Van Isle 360 Organizers Passing the Baton
Blast Performance Sailing and Black Wolf Racing recently announced a landmark transition for the Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. With heartfelt appreciation, the stewardship of this legendary event will pass from…
Registration Now OPEN for 2026 48° North Cruising Rally!
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. Put the best week of the season on the books now, and join us for this year's 48° North Cruising Rally! Registration is open, space is limited, and we want to go cruising…