In the Galley: Boatie Buns
Perfect for an onboard grill out, enjoy this delicious boatie hotdog bun recipe from our friends at Salish Sea Pilot... Nothing says summer like hotdogs on the barbecue. And nothing turns a fine hotdog into a gourmet delight…
Close to the Water: Opening Day
Opening Day means different things for different sailors. For some, it means practicing maneuvers and parading past judges while steering in formation. For others, it’s a sailboat race that starts the spring series. Since I…
The Adventure We Chose: Salish Seasters on WA360
Stories from the four awesome women sailing and pedaling their well-traveled Santa Cruz 27, and details from their fellow Bellingham-area teams on the epic WA360 adventure race. WA360 is the brilliant brainchild of the same…
Orcas Island’s Chris Wolfe Skippering Accomplished Team of Local Sailors at International Women’s Championship
New York Yacht Club recently announced a slate of skippers and teams to contest the inaugural International Women's Championship in September. Among them is 2023 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (and 48° North contributor),…
#TBT: Grasshopper to the San Juans
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we follow the Rooks brothers on an adventure to the San Juan Islands in a decidedly unique cruising craft. After spending a year-and-a-half living in Vancouver, British Columbia, I moved…
Diesel Deep Dive: Avoid High Season Sorrows
A Public Service Announcement From Your Friendly Neighborhood Marine Diesel Mechanic Ring ring, ring ring! “Meredith, we need you! When can you come? Why can’t you come sooner? You’re booked out? But we are ready for our…
A Fresh Breeze at CYC: Doublehanded ORC Racing Sets Sail
As doublehand racing continues to gain traction, a new Wednesday night fleet is taking shape and encouraging more competitors to join in the fun. If you’ve spent any time around Shilshole on a Wednesday evening, you’ve…
Editor’s Letter: Worth the Wait
Regardless of your chosen vessel or how often or adventurously you get on the water, the boating lifestyle will inevitably test your patience. The waiting game is part of the deal, and can sometimes be positive, a stoke…
